California State University Stanislaus Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.V. — The West Virginia University College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences induct three graduates into its 2009 Hall of Fame and name its 2009 Outstanding Alumnus at the Erickson Alumni Center on Friday.

Among those being honored is Dr. Milton E. Richards, Director of Athletics at California State University, Stanislaus.

Other inductees are David A. Dzewaltowski, of Manhattan, Kansas and Judith Hayes, of Houston, Texas. The hall of fame induction ceremony will conclude with presentation of the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus Award to William Bonsall, of Morgantown.

“The 2009 Hall of Fame inductees represent internationally recognized college professors, administrators, and business leaders,” said Dean Dana Brooks. “The inductees have received numerous honors and awards for service contributions to their various professions. We are proud to add their names to the growing list of outstanding alumni.”

Ninety-nine alumni have previously been inducted into the college’s hall of fame, she said.

Richards earned his bachelor’s degree in recreation and master’s degree in sports management from WVU. He later earned his doctorate in education from WVU also.

Richards has been the director of athletics at Cal State Stanislaus since 1996. He previously served as the director of athletics for the University of Albany and Kansas State University. He has served the California Collegiate Athletic Association as vice president in 2001-02 and the president in 2002-03.

Richards has been a member of the National Association of Collegiate Athletics since 1991 and Rotary International since 1999. He has contributed his knowledge and dedication to the field of athletics for more than 20 years.

Bruce Wilmoth will receive the 2009 Dean’s Service Award. This award is presented in recognition of Wilmoth’s ongoing support of the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Lifetime Activities Program.

To be eligible for a nomination, an individual must hold a degree awarded by the WVU College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences or a certification in athletic training prior to 1997; have been a faculty or staff member; and have made significant contributions to the college, their profession, and or society. Those presently employed by the college are not eligible.