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As one of the founders of UIC\u2019s program in human nutrition, Phyllis Bowen made a difference in the lives of many students during her 26 years as a faculty member in the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences. She continued that legacy with a gift to the college that supports scholarships for nutrition students.<\/p>\n

Dr. Bowen, professor emerita of kinesiology and nutrition, died March 19 after complications from surgery. She was 77.<\/p>\n

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park.<\/p>\n

When she came to UIC in 1983, Dr. Bowen joined a fledgling department in a growing field. Her research contributed to knowledge about cholesterol and carotenoids (colored pigments produced by plants, algae, bacteria and fungi). She helped establish a new international society in experimental biology for carotenoids.<\/p>\n

She was co-director and co-founder of Functional Foods for Health for Research, which promotes studies at UIC and the Urbana-Champaign campus on the health benefits of specific foods.<\/p>\n

As professor and department head, she elevated her program\u2019s standing by working to establish two new graduate degrees in nutrition: a master\u2019s of science and a Ph.D. She helped launch the college\u2019s Health and Diversity Academy, which prepares AHS students to serve in diverse communities.<\/p>\n

In an interview for the summer 2017 issue of AHS Magazine<\/a>, Dr. Bowen said she hoped her gift to the college would inspire others to support scholarships for AHS students.<\/p>\n

In lieu of flowers, Dr. Bowen\u2019s family has asked that donations be made to the Phyllis and Sam Bowen Endowed Scholarship Fund. 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