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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY·Office for Alumni Relations • Volume 2, Number 1 Summer Issue 1998
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HOMECOMING/FAMILYEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY™ DAY \�8
Alumni and Friends "Start your Engines" and "Gear Up" for Homecoming/Family Day '98, which promises to be better than ever this year.
In this issue you will find a tentative schedule
of Homecoming events taking place during the . e prof·e ssor /1ssoctllt . ) week of October 5th through the 10th, with d (skip Ger11l Family Day and the EMU vs. CMU football game er helps a LavfV ierit trY g stJIC! ending the festivities and taking the "Checkered \lou11 • doiis ; 1:,at.or o11 a a11 dlirlg Flag" on Saturday, October 10, 1998. rials h 111ate .rthe 5Ul·t > orlt' OJ • 1e11n11n g Time is racing by so mark your calendars and 1r1artY. . held on j There were two commencement speakers for the builders-citizens who make a positive "You must help make the world April 26 commencement ceremonies, but their differencein the world." in which you live," she said. primary message was roughly the same. United States Riley pointed to Eastern Both Riley and Rivers, who serve Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley and U.S. Michigan's AmericaReads program as on the House Budget Committee, Representative Lynn Rivers (D-Ann Arbor) talked a success story and as an opportunity spoke to educational issues at a press about self sacrifice during their respective for students to become better citizens. conference after commencement. commencement addresses at Bowen Field House. AmericaReads encourages adults to Riley, a former governor of South Riley, who addressed the 11 a.m. ceremony, spoke become active in helping local schools Carolina, said that one of his goals about finding the time to become personally involved as reading mentors and tutors. is to increase the number of tutors in the community. Eastern Michigan's AmericaReads and mentors in K-12 schools. He "You have worked hard and seized opportunities program has more than 30 volunteers pointed to a "fall off" of knowledge offered to you ... but what you have learned so far is and tutors more than 100 childrenat between elementary school and high only part of the equation," Riley told the graduates three area schools. school. of the Colleges of Business, Education, and "Use the knowledge you have Riley said that about 10 percent Technology. "With the educational opportunity you gained both here and from your of America's high school students have been provided, comes certain responsibilities. parents and families to be take calculus while in other countries They are responsibilities to your community, to your contributing citizens who help shape about 90 percent take it. The family, and to the democracy in which you live-to be your communities into better stronger difference is what happens at the good, effectiveand contributingcitizens and community places. You can truly make a middle school level. difference," Riley said. "One of the most important Rivers, who received an honorary things is to connect high schools and Lynn Rivers, US. doctor of public service degree at the Representative (D-Ann Arbor) college," he said. 2:30 p.m. ceremony, was leery about Riley said that programs such as giving advice to the graduates. In a AmericaReads and a program called light-hearted speech Rivers warned that good advice "High Hopes" can help change those numbers. can often be contradictory. Riley also noted the "tremendous challenges" "The early bird gets the worm, but good things teachers face. He pointed to the recent high school come to those who wait," she said. "Virtue is its own and middle school violence as well as the growing reward, but nice guys finish last." student diversity in classrooms. Rivers did reemphasize that students should be "It takes a certain capacity to teach all students Richard W Riley, United States Secretary ofEducation willing to give of themselves. well," Riley said. .. • 2 Volume 2, Number 1 Greetings: TIN East,m E,lge i, pmJucedthree times per year for alumniand friend, of Eam-m ;\lichigan Ulliversi y throughthe Otlicefor \lumni Rchtiot�<, r Homecoming '98, scheduled from October 5 Divi!,ionofUnh·ersity Rcl.mon�. through October 10, is fast approaching. The theme Addressdmnges, duplicnte copy inforn,ationor of this year's festivities is "Ready, Set ... Go Green!" informationreq�csh) c.hould be directed to: Officefor Alumni Relation• In this issue of The EasternEdge, we have highlighted EaMcrnNlichigan Univc.rsit} 13 Welch 1-lo.lJ some of the many wonderfulactivities planned at your ) psil•nti,\,ll -18197 73-4/-187-0250 alma mater. I encourage you to be a part of 73-4/487-7009(fa.x) e-mail: l1umni.rclarion.,[email protected] Homecoming '98 as we dedicate the $49 million 'World Wide Web: lt1tp://ww,,.emich.cdu/p11blic/alumni Bruce T.Halle Library. It is my pleasure to have the opportunity to Cover.u,d ,nsiJc pho1os by unl\•ersin· photograph�r Dick Schwar,eunlc,,., otherwise noted. introduce you to two new members of our Alumni Gr;tpluc Designer:Deborah Kern. Kerns'Creative Relations team, Lynda S. McC stal and Horace D. Services ry Thomas. L da is our new senior secretary and office The:AlunuU Association Board of Director� yn W. Frederick Roberts, 'Sb, '68, pr�-,;1d,nt manager. A lifelong resident ofY psilanti, she worked D..i.vid,/'\nlc\l, '72, pre,;;ident-elcct orace Thomas, assistant director Lynda McCrystal,senior secretary Charle, 11:unsh,'84, pnrlinmcntarian 13 years at the University of Michigan Computing H D. .'\UcnT. Shdncld. '88, trna,urcr/sccn:ta'}' S. Denms !\I. Beagen, 'nu Center beforejoining the EMU staff She worked Ken Behmer, '64, 70 GeofKC Brielofi;'86, ' Family Day is an interactive event. It's fun and hands Unicyclist Andrew Wrobel on learning. It's games, giveaways, ex�ibits, clowns, takes a brcakfrom his entertainment and good food: Here are just some 011tsta11di11g pe-1farmance. of the free activities you can expect: Colors the Cloivn is a ji1vorite attmctio11 during Family Day. • see the military science rappelling and precision drill team demonstration "Colon" is 011 handfor a magic show • learn about "illusion_'n fusion," CAD/CAMautomation and chemistrymagic Parachute games ar,: 011e ofthi:fim activities sponsored and face painting. /],:re, Colors • meet Andy Ambulance and mounted police by EM U'.r Otc11patio11al Therapyprogram. h,·lps out al a bird resrne • try pin-hole photography demonslmtio11. Enjoy Family Day activities from During Family Day festivities, EMU's noon to 4 p.m. (Keep in mind the Students who participated in student organizations or who worked in Marketing Admissions office will host Explore above is preliminary and is and Student Affairs divisional offices are invited to stop by and say hello to Vice Eastern, a special one-day program for subject to change.) President Laurence Smith and other divisional staff at the alumni tent. high school juniors and seniors and EMU's Parents Association has transfer students who want to know more set aside a bl ock of rooms at the - about life at EMU. Find out more about Ann Arbor Sheraton, Hampton Professor Louis Ki,:Ji, of EMU'., academic programs, financial aid and Inn and Comfort Inn on Carpenter Depar/111,•11/ of Business and Technology Education, helps a scholarships, residence halls, student Road for the weekend. The rooms will be held at a special rate. young participant make an air organizations, campus life, and the Reservations must be made no ha/10011-powaedcar. University Honors Program. The day's visit later than Sept. 1 O, 1998. includes a campus tour and the opportunity to talk with faculty. Call 734/ For more information about Family Day activities, call the 487-3060 or 800/GO-TO-EMU for more Office of University Marketing at information. 734/487-2483. Tentative HOMECOMING Scbedule 11:onday - Odober Stll sabmlay - October IOllt Student Event: Ready, Set, Go Green! Pep Rally to be held at the • Spirit Week-Residence Hall Association • AlumniWelcome Center University Park, Lakehouse Wednesday, October 7, 1998. - Banner Decorating Contest - Hosted by the Masters of Public • King and O!ieen Competition Administration Alumni Chapter • Campus Spirit Stations • Victory in Motion - 5k Run/Walk • Mademoiselle Magazine Tour: - McKenny Union Parking Lot - This high-powered two-day event highlights Hosted by the Health, Physical Education, fashion, healthy lifestyles and interactive Recreation and Dance Alumni Chapter career opportunities. Among the featured • 8th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards events will be a live fashion show (featuring - 9:00 a.m. - McKenny Union Ballroom volunteer student models), a Wo men's Health • Convocation of Excellence Care tent and the JobDirect.com Bus, - 10:00 a.m. - Pease Auditorium complete with electronic resume and jobs • Golden Years Reunion database. - 11:00 a.m. - Halle Library • Campus Family Day Events Tuesday - October 6tll - 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Student Event: Ready,Set, Go Green! GolfCart Parade and Competition • King and O!ieen Competition • Cruise to Eastern at the University Park, Lakehouse will be held Wednesday, • EMU StaffAlumni Event - 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. October 7, 1998. • Mademoiselle Magazine Tour continues Experience Eastern at its best. Prospective students will have the opportunity to "cruise" Wednesday - October 1th the campus, get information on attending • Ready, Set, Go Green! EMU and get involved in the days festivities. Golf Cart Parade and Competition For more information on this event, call the - University Park, Lakehouse Admissions Visits Program at 734/487-2222. • • Student Event - Pep Rally • Alumni Baseball Game, - University Park, Lakehouse - 1:00 p.m. - Oestrike Field (call Coach Roger Coryell at 734/4.87-0315 Thursday -October 8Ul to participate) • Applegate Golf Outing • Student Stomp at the Stadium - Eagle Crest Golf Course - 3:00 p.m. - Rynearson Stadium • Greek Step Show • Ready, Set, Go Green! AlumniTai lgate - Bowen Field House & Alumni Chapter of the Ye ar Presentation Join us during Homecoming '98festivities as we hold the grand opening Hosted by the Black Alumni Chapter - 4:00 p.m. - R�mearson Stadium dedication for EMU's newest facility, the Bruce T. Halle library. The • EMU vs. CentralMichigan Football Game dedication ceremony will be held Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. Friday -October 9111 - 6:00 p.m. - Rynearson Stadium • Campus Green and White Day Featuring the '98 Homecoming King and • • Bruce T. Halle Library Dedication Qyeen Court during half-time fe stivities - 10:00 a.m. - Bruce T. Halle Library EMU vs. CMU football game, • Tree Dedication, featuring the '98 Homecoming - Bruce T. Halle Library King and Queen Court during • Ready, Set, Go Green! the half-time activities, to be Athletic Club Luncheon held Saturday, October 10, - McKenny Union Ballroom 1998. • Student Event - Concert - Pease Auditorium TM r------� • �1��1dy1 J.t: (1� Ho111ecoming/Family Day - GO�G/lEEN HOMECOMING/FAMILY DAY '18 • & Alumni Me111bership Forn, �: ,wn: KN M ICIIICAN UNIV�RSITY� Please respond by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Name(s): ______Class Year: ______Degree: ______Dcheck here1f Address: ______n ew__ad_dres_s City/State: ______Zip: ______ Residence Phone: ______Business Phone: ______ Fax Number: ______E-Mail Address: ______ NUMBER ATTENDING TOTAL AMOUNT Method of Payment 8th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards Brunch - $13.00/person $ Yo u may pay by check or credit card: Golden Years Reunion - Complimentary for Class of 1948 visa Mastercard o □ D $15.00/person f r all others Ready, Set, GO GREEN! Alumni Ta ilgate Number ______$5.00 foradu lts. $2.50 for children 12 and under Expiration Date ______Football Game Tickets - EMU vs. CMU $5.00/person for advance tickets only Signature of Cardholder ______I/we would like to join The Alumni Association - $30.00 single or joint ____ Please include name below if you would like a joint membership Please make check payable to Eastern Michigan University and mail to: Officefor Alumni Relations, HOMECOMING/FAMILY DAY '98, 13 Welch Hall, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 name ofjoint member If paying by credit card, this form may be faxed to 734/487-7009. Total Amount $ ____ For more information and updates about other activities, contact the Office forAlumni �------�Relations at 734/487-0250 or by e-mail at [email protected] ... NIVERSITY NEWS BySZ\'MANSKI Ward Mullens,GETS Off ice TAfar STE Public OF InNAVYformation ABOARD USS AUSTIN s the executive chef for Eastern Michigan University, Marilyn Szymanski (M.S. '95) is used to cooking for an A army of college students. Recently she got to cook for the Navy and the Marines. As part of the Adopt-A-Ship Program of 'IL the American Culinary Federation, Szymanski lived aboard the USS Austin, an amphibious assault ship with a crew of 900 said. "They (the cooks) get $5.25 to feed one crew sailors and Marines. member for a day," she said. "It was a great learning experience for me," ONE OF THE CREW: One thing that impressed Szymanski about the said Szymanski, who spent four days aboard Marilyn Szymanski, executive cheffar Eastern Michiga n kitchen process on the Austin was that every cook the ship. University, spentfour days abroad an active Navy ship with a put their name on what they made. "I was the first woman to ever stay on the crew of900 sailors and Marines. And how were Szymanski's creations received? "I ship," she said. "Everyone was very respectful had a lot of positive feedback," she said. of me." Szymanski said that the Austin is Szymanski may have been the only woman on the oldest ship still in active service. 11 1 got up at 4 a.m. Inspection board, but she was not the only person from Eastern While she learned a lot about Navy life, Michigan. "The navigation officerwas from EMU," • Szymanski was on board to help teach the ship's cooks was at 7:30 a.m., and we she said. And the head cook on the Austin had new ways to decorate cakes. probably fed 450 a meal." attended the same high school in Detroit as "Since the personnel are at sea so much, it's hard Szymanski. for them to take classes," Szymanski said. "They want Although the Austin never left the port of Norfolk, to know what is going on in the industry." was at 7:30," she said. "We probably fe d 450 a meal." VA , during Szymanski's tour of duty, she said she did Szymanski said cake decorating is important There were a few adjustments to be made between get a taste of Navy life. because cakes are made for special occasions and her kitchen at EMU and the galley of the Austin. "The night before the ships were to pull out, the anytime someone reenlists. "Everything is very compact and very organ.ized (in whole town was out. The next day, it was a ghost Szymanski also helped prepare the ship's Black their kitchen)," Szymanski said. "They don't have a town. It was sad. I think it's very hard on the families History Month dinner and hosted Secretary of lot of space." for them to be gone for si.x months at a time," Education Richard Riley for a special event. "I Even in the dining area. "They have to eat and get Szymans.ki said. The Austin left for its six-month worked right along with them," she said of the 23- out because the area is so small. They eat in one hour tour the week of April 26. • member foodservice staff aboard tl1e Austin. increments," she said. "It was a wonderful experience. It's one of those Szymanski started her days early to help prepare Another difference is that the meals are served in things tl1at you can read about but not truly experience the day's three meals. "I got up at 4 a.m. Inspection portions as opposed to all-you-can-eat, Szymanski until you do it," Szymanski said. £ASTERNBy JE. Bryson MICHIGAN, ('99), Officefar VIR PublicTUAL Inf ormationAUTOMOTIVE COLLEGE PUT STUDENTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT FOR CAR CAREERS astern Michigan continues the expected turnover within the auto organizational management from the University of to jump head firstinto the i_ndustry between now and 2005. They Phoenix; master of automotive engineering from technological fray - this decided a virtual college, that is accessible Lawrence Technological University and master of • time by becoming a partner to people from throughout the state, science in quality from EMU. with the automotive would be a good starting point to show "EMU will assist employees at various levels in industry in the Michigan Virtual the industry that Michigan is dedicated the auto industry to acquire the skills they need to Automotive College (MVAC). Eastern to the automakers. stay competitive," said Fields. is participating in the MVAC by offering "The study found that the Big 3 will Those skills will be taught to the workers in EMU "virtual" classes and a new master's degree be facing a high turnover of retiring courses• Design like:of Experiments Dan Fields, Industrial program: the master of science in quality. workers in all facets of the industry," said • Eight-Discipline Team-Oriented Problem Solving Te chnology Department The graduate degree, offered through Head Montgomery. • An Introduction to Q;,-9000 the College ofTechnology's Department As a result, the MVAC is a joint • Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Statistical Process of Industrial Technology, was developed initiative by Michigan's institutions of Control i_n conjunction with the American Society for Qyality higher learning, government, industry and its • Measurement System Analysis .. (ASQ} and is based on the body of knowledge employees that takes a new look at the way people • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) required of an ASQCerti£ed Qyality Engineer. learn,media available for learning and the best ways • Q;,-9000Advanced Product Qyaliry Planning (APQP) The MVAC has offered courses in its "virtual to put people and learning together. MVAC is not a college" since fall semester 1997. The college uses a degree-granting institution. Instead, it acts as a non-traditional approach to teaching by combining broker, coordinator and facilitator of programs and These classes, along with the courses needed to the Internet, interactive television, satellite, services. complete the master of quality program, are offered at videotapes, and CD-ROM's to reach students The degrees are granted ------sites throughout Michigan throughout Michigan. "We are part of a state by the institutions of higher and meet the first strategic consortium that will capitalize on distance learning learning, like EMU, and EASTERN MICI-IIGAN Ui IVERSITY goal of the MVAC - to technology while assisting the auto industry," said cover a broad range of understand the educational ... Industrial Technology Department Head Dan Fields . disciplines including master and training needs of the The idea for the MVAC stemmed from a recent of science in manufacturing automotive industry and study conducted by the Office for the Study of management and master of identifyprograms, courses and Automotive Transportation and commissioned at the science in engineering from services available to the request of the Michigan Automotive Partnership and General Motors Institute; I MVAC automakers. the Michigan Jobs Commission. master of business ��TM:CO.U:GI: "It's a massive training Governor Engler saw the report and according to administration, master of effort to make the auto Bruce Montgomery, CEO for the MVAC, met with science in computer � workers more competitive in then president of the University of Michigan, Jim information systems and111 the world market," said Fields. Duderstadt, to formulate a plan to keep pace with master of arts ,.. SAYLES HELPS BUILD LINKS BETWEEN EASTERN, COMMUNITY COLLEGES s community colleges continue to consideration for campus housing, financial serve as a gateway to higher assistance, and/or academic honors. The overall education for many students in the goal is to develop a transfer process for state of Michigan, a greater need has community college students with a minimum arisen to help streamline a student's loss of time and academic credit." transition from a community college According to Sayles, the purpose of a Ato a four-year institution. comprehensive agreement between EMU and As Eastern Michigan University's assistant to the the community colleges is to create a seamless provost and director of community college relations, collaboration of joint programs that improves Sherry Sayles helps ease that transition by helping to services to students, the communities the establish articulation between EMU and community institutions serve, and the state of Michigan. colleges. As a result, students transferring to Eastern The specific objectives of the collaboration now and in the future get The LearningEdge with agreement are to enhance the process by which CUTTING EDGE: the least amount of duplication and difficulty. students transfer between the two institutions; Former Washtenaw Community College President Gunder "Collaboration between community colleges and achieve increased effectiveness by reducing Myran and EMU President William E. Shelton celebrate the four-year institutions based on degree integrity, duplication of programs and services; and op ening ofthe EMU Tr ansfer Officeat WCC in 1996. equality, and program articulation agreements helps undertake shared leadership initiatives to better enhance educational opportunities for citizens, serve the economic and other community services model, this approach places an emphasis on curtails unnecessary duplication of programs and development needs of the region and the state. program articulations, faculty exchanges, and faculty services, improves Sayles also helps coordinate program articulation development sessions." relations between the agreements which specify how transfer courses are Sayles said the model reflects a new direction for various segments of treated in a particular major. "Extending the student's transfer activities which places more emphasis on the higher education, and career goals beyond the associate degree to the academics. "This model broadens the concept of preserves the plurality bachelor's degree by offering a concrete articulated collaboration to include the sharing of student data, and diversity of colleges path of study motivates the student," Sayles said. institutional resources, and facilities; collaborative and universities," Sayles "Close collaboration has also led increasing numbers faculty development and research; joint course said. of community college faculty and staff to take offerings; and faculty exchanges." "A major principle is graduate courses." "Students come to Eastern with certain to protect the integrity of Sayles also has been involved with the development expectations that may or may not be realistic," Sayles the associate degree and of an academic model which focuses on the transfer said. "We need to help them clarifywhat they really to ensure that the student - an outgrowth of EMU President William can expect and what they really can expect and what community college Shelton's Barriers to Learninginitiative. "In an effort their responsibilityis to their educational process. We transfer student receives to minimize institutional barriers to transfer students, have a responsibility to provide an educational Sherry Sayles, Assistant to f equitable treatment to and increase enrollment, a three-phase integrated environment that is supportive ofthe learning process the Provost and Director o the native junior student, academic model has been developed," Sayles said. - both inside the classroom and out. Community College which could include "Uniquely different from the traditional enrollment Relations NATIONAL ROBOTICS BATTLE PUTS EMU ON CUTTING EDGE By Ward Mullens, Officefo r Public Information t was an Office of Admissions dream. developer of science, math and technology for our nickname was "The Droids," said Noda. The Droids' Eastern Michigan University hosted more youth," said Noda. sponsor was the CEAC with an assist from EMU's than 1,200 junior and senior high school The FIRST Competition teams high school Interdisciplinary Te chnology Department. students from around the country during students with corporate and university sponsors. The While a team from Wa shtenaw may have made the national FIRST Robotics Competition, teams design and build a robot from a specific set of for a more logical pairing for EMU, Noda said it was March 19-21, in Bowen Field House. parts. The team and robot then compete against other a matter of timing. EMU wanted to sponsor a team, "These were cream of the crop students," said teams to see which robot can solve a predetermined but area schools Ypsilanti and Willow Run already had Phyllis Noda, director of Region 6 Comprehensive problem. The problem could be a simple task such their sponsorship in place. OSM Tech needed a sponsor. Education Assistance Center ( CEAC) at EMU. The as putting balls in a container. "We needed a team and they needed a sponsor," center is a U.S. Department of Education field office "This is varsity excitement on the challenging Noda said. "They are a gifted and talented in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin academic playing field," said Dean Kamen, the multicultured team that represents eight different Madison. Noda also directs EMU's bilingual teacher founder of FIRST Competition. school districts in Oakland County." training program and is an associate director of EMU's This is not a science fair. The robots competed EMU's representation in the competition was led Institute for Diversity in Business Services. against other robots in an arena in a two-minute by OSM Tech's Kyle Hughes and was partially ''.Asidefrom the recruiting opportunities, it will put round. The teams had to strategize and build into supported by the CEAC with a contribution from Eastern in a position of national prominence as a their design's offensive and defensive capabilities. EMU's Department oflnterdisciplinary Technology. The FIRST Competition not only represents the The team also got technical support from EMU's Dr. "cream of the crop" in students, it also brought Paul Kuwik, department head for interdisciplinary tech. prestigious engineering schools such as Purdue and "We're helping whatever way we can," Kuwik said. MIT and the elite of the corporate world to campus. Interdisciplinary Technology opened its machine Sponsors included Big Three auto makers, GM and shop and material fabrication lab during the event. Chrysler, Amoco, Te rex, and others. "We received "By us hosting this event we stand an excellent national exposure with leading research institutes," chance of displaying our university to the best and Noda said. the brightest in the Midwest," Kuwik said. Noda explained that EMU landed the event for The Bilingual Education Teacher Tr aining several reasons. One ofthe primary reasons was safety. Program was offering a scholarship opportunity for Another reason EMU was selected was Bob Perkins. a team member who qualified. Perkins, of New Ve nture Gear, Inc., is on the CEAC Noda said the CEAC's involvement with the advisory panel as well as the FIRST advisory FIRST Competition was a "perfect fit." "This event committee. When he mentioned that the was an outgrowth of local things we are doing at competition needed a venue, Noda threw EMU's hat CEAC," Noda said. Those things include supplying into the ring. support materials and technical information to area There were five regional competitions, including high schools. the Great Lakes Regional at EMU. The other "We're helping them by identifying corporate regionals were in Houston, Chicago, New Hampshire partnerships in applied science and technology," said and New Jersey. The finals were April 2-4 at Disney's Noda. Epcot Center in Orlando. Noda said the mission of the CEAC and the The 1,200-1,400 students who participated at FIRST Competition is the same, bringing education EMU represented 31 different high schools. and business together to help students. Aside from helping EMU get the opportunity to "What I hope it will bring to the CEAC is visibility host the competition, Noda also made sure that the as a multi-dimensional support system that builds University would be represented in the competition. collaborations between business and education," she said. "It was only appropriate with the event here to "For the University, it's exposure that you can't buy." sponsor a team," she said. Story Up date: The OSM Te ch team competed at the Robert L. Perkins (M. S. '91), Kyle Hughes and Dennis EMU was represented by the Oakland Science and FIRST Competition Na tional.finals in Orlando, Florida, Hughes work on the projectfo r the FIRST Competition. Mathematical and Technology Academy-North April 2-4. Of166 teams, OSM Tech made it to the quarter Lawrence's involvement with EasternMichiga n'spro ject (OSM Tech) in Oakland County. The team finals andplaced seventh in their heat. was a perfectfit because ofhis Eastern connection. 6 NIVE RSITY NEWS March 31 - Shelton: state of Eastern Michigan University 'good' TEACHER}OB FAIR PUTS £MU STUDENTS AT THE HEAD OFTHE CLASS President William E.Shelton delivered the Eastern Michigan By Ward Mullens, Officefar· Public Inf ormation University Sate of the University Address Thursday, March 26, 1 998,at Quirk Theatre. Shelton's overall message was a positive one, the University is doing well. lot of teaching careers provisional degree and an endorsement After the Address, a special recognition ceremony and begin at Eastern in mental impairment. "I may not get reception was held for faculty and staff in honor of their service Michigan University. a job, but it was a good experience." After all, the Moore was one of the 625 students to the University. Individuals were honored who have been with University does have who pre-registered for the fa ir. the University for five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 or more years with a certificate and gifts acknowledging their contributions. a reputation as the leading producer Jones said that the average candidate of educational personnel in the at last year's event talked with about a country. half dozen different school districts. April 7 - EMU's Pokay, Caniglia, two students receive Some of those careers could have There were even more opportunities MAGB awards begun April 24 when Eastern this year because more districts The "best of the best" at EMU were honored when two Michigan has its annual Te acher Job attended Eastern's fa ir. outstanding faculty members and two distinguished students Fair. V/ hile other area colleges and received Michigan Association of Governing Boards of State This year's teacher job fa ir occupied universities had their own job fa irs for University Awards during its 17th annual convocation in East four floors of the five-storyREC/IM. teachers, Jones said there are some Lansing April 7. Joanne The fa ir was for teacher candidates recruiters who only attend Eastern's fa ir. Caniglia, assistant professor of mathematics, and Patricia Ann Pokay, associate professor of teacher education, who were graduating or those who Barbara]ones The reason? "We go out of our way have graduated and have a teaching to help our recrniters,"Jones said. "We received 1998 Distinguished Faculty Awards and Kimberly Blatt certificate. provide delivery of heavy materials directly to the site of Ann Arbor and Ty James of Clifford received the 1998 More than 135 school districts from 18 states had so that recruiters don't have to transport them on Outstanding Student Awards. registered for this year's fair. States that were airplanes or rental cars. We close the fair for lunch represented included Florida, Georgia, Indiana, so that representatives don't have to worry about April 13-14 - Women's GolfTeam has MAC "Player of Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, leaving their tables or missing candidates and we the Year" Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, provide shuttle service from the parking lot to the The EMU women's golf team finished on a high note at the Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. facility so that pai·ticipants don't have to worry about MAC Classic by winning the individual title. The team participated in the Mid-American Conference Classic Women's According to Barbara Jones (M.A. '77), corporate finding the location." relations manager for Ea.stem's Career Services Jones said the cooperation among university staff GolfTournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Grizzly Golf Club on King's lsland,April 13-14.The Eagles finished fourth with a two Center, approximately 1,200 candidates and 325 helps make it the success it is. The physical plant, recruiters participated in the fair. public safety, university publications, purchas.ing, round team score of 668. Final team scores were: Toledo, first, with a team score of 640; Northern Illinois, second, with 649; "We are extremely flattered that EMU teachers are admissions, student volunteers and the Rec/IM Ohio, third, with 654, EMU, fo so highly prized and so heavily recruited by school provide services. urth with 668 and Bowling Green, fifth, with 685. distr.icts from throughout the country," said Jerry Jones said she considered the event a success before It was EMU sophomore Stephanie Smoot that sparked the Robbins, dean of the College of Education. "We it even began. Eagles as she captured the tournamenttitle with rounds of 76- believe this is yet another indication of the quality of "This was the largest teacher fair we've had," she our programming as recruiters return year after year said. "When we first started we held it in the 77 to win the title by two strokes with a total score of 153. Following the event, Smoot was named MAC"Player of the Year." for more of our new teachers. The Job Fair provides McKenny Union Ballroom and had about 35 tables." She also earned all-tournament honors as well as Academic students with an opportunity to consider positions Jones said. "From there we moved to the Marriott Achievement honors for a GPA of 3.00-3.39 in the classroom. and opportunities that are not always readily available and outgrew it. We moved into Bowen Field House Other Eagle finishers include: Kristee Wright, tied for 15th in southeastern Michigan." and outgrew it." after rounds of 83-87 (170); Andrea Schaffer, tied for 21st after "This was a chance to get my feet wet and see what And what happens nextyear ifthat trend continues? rounds of 89-84 (173); Erin Ashpaw, 24th after rounds of 85-91 they're looking for," said Randy Moore, who '1t's a challenge we'll look forward to solving," Jones (176) and Mikki Reeck,29th after rounds of95-87 (182).Schaffer graduated from EMU April 26 with an elementaiy said. also received the MAC's Academic Achievement honor with a GPA of 3.00-3.39 in the classroom. America Reads Challenge: * April 23-26-Women's Tennis Team Wins First-Ever MAC "Literacy Initiatives at Eastern Michigan University" America Reads Championship Eastern women's tennis Head Coach Dave Farmer and his In February of 1997, Eastern Michigan University accepted CHAlllENGE Eagles team captured the school's first-ever Mid-American President Clinton's program to recruit college work-study students Conference women's tennis championship April 23-26 in Akron, to help elementary school children read at basic levels. Ohio. The MAC title marks the first Eastern women's sport to The results have been great. The community has been receptive and the children welcome their tutors win a championship other than the highly successful women's with a renewed confidence and interest i.n learning. Right now, the program has been implemented in indoor and outdoor track programs. three Ypsilanti housing neighborhood complexes and there are 30 college students tutoring reading to EMU, the third-seeded team, upset No. 1 Western Michigan 100 children ages three to twelve. in the championship final by a score of 5-3. Key to the win was Parents want to see this program continue to be offered. A joint effort of community members and the no.6 singles match where Eastern's Christy Heisinger trailed university representatives have decided to establish a permanent literacy program designated to assist Western 's Sommer Stier 15-40 in the third set. Heisinger came community members with lilelong literacy development skills. Although that effort is still in the early back with four straight points to win the match and give the planning stages, it promises to promote the type of community that we all believe is important. Eagles the championship. More importantly, there are many ways you can help. Resources are needed to continue these programs. EMU junior Jean Kansuthi topped off a fantastic season by Some examples of things needed are supplies, computers, children's video tapes and BOOKS! Many being named the 1998 MAC"Player of the Year." Kansuthi was groups have donated books and they ,ue greatly appreciated. It enables the program to send books home 39-5 in singles, 34-8 in doubles and 73-13 overall. All three with the children to continue the leai·ning in the home. marks are single-season school records. Kansuthi made first Ifyou or an organization you a.reinvolved with are interested in AmericaReads and helping the children, team All-MAC for the second time. please contact the Office of Academic Service-Learningat 734/487-3300. They are located on campus Joining her on the first team was the 1998 MAC"Newcomer in 202 Rackham Hall. of the Year,"Simone Duh me. Duh me joined the team in January of this year, and recorded a 19-4 record in singles, 24-0 mark in doubles and 43-4 overall. Duhme was the only MAC player to go undefeated in MAC competition at singles and doubles. "I always thought that we could win a MAC Championship, but I AmericaReads tutors didn't expect it to come this season," said EMU Head Coach Dave help children with Farmer.''I thought that Western was too strong for us. I'm glad reading tutoring my players proved me wrong." activities at the Community Center April 25 -After soaring with Eagles, Batch ready to roar located iu the with NFL's Lions Pa rkview Housing EMU quarterback, Charlie Batch (B.S. '97), was drafted by the neighborhood. Detroit Lions during the NFL Draft held Saturday,April 25. Batch was the 60th player taken overall, making him the second ; �EWLook t� :, �g Note at EM�hestrongest�e�,� areas of the�� squad.�o Leadjng�� the charge in the trenches will be All highest drafted football player in the history of EMU. Ron America candidate L.J. Shelton, a Johnson was the 22nd draft choice(Pittsburgh Steelers) in the 6-foot-6, 324 pound seruor offensive firstround of he 1977 draft. Get ready for a new tackle. Shelton has been a force on the Batch was the third quarterback taken in the draftand was Eastern Michigan line for the past two seasons, starting chosen ahead of Brian Griese of the University of Michigan. University football all 22 games. Also returning as starters Batch is excited about his prospects but seems to be keeping team for 1998. Gone are center Tom M.ichel (6-2, 275, Jr.) things in perspective. "I know, and everybody else knows, that from the 1997 squad and starting right guard Clay Mihaere Scott Mitchell is the starter. My job is to compete forthe backup are a total of 27 (6-4, 310, Sr.). Veterans Va nce Danzy job," said Batch, who had started a graduate program at Eastern. lettermen. But (6-3, 290, Sr.) and Craig Cipa (6-5, 265, So.) will battle for the starting April 28-Earl Boykins Wins Frances Pomeroy Naismith change is not necessarily a bad thing guard spots, while the tight end Award for fourth-year Head position will be well rounded with the Earl Boykins (B.S.'98), the dynamic 5-foot-5 guard from EMU, Coach Rick Rasnick. return ofWillie Hawkins (6-2, 240,Jr.) was named winner of the 30th Frances Pomeroy Naismith "We have a lot of and Pete Nyikes (6-2, 217, Jr.). The Award, honoring the nation's outstanding senior male collegian talent, just not very wide-receiving corps should be in good under six-feet tall. much exper-ience," shape with six veterans in the mix. The award, presented by the Naismith Memorial Basketball said Rasnick of his Headlining the list of wideouts are Ta-if Hall of Fame, pays tribute to the game's inventor, Dr. James 1998 squad. "The Kumasi (5-7 1/2, 160, Sr.), Brandon Naismith. Boykins joins an elite group of222 basketball legends most important thing Campbell (5-10 1/2, 168, Jr.) Jermaine and four teams that have been enshrined into the Basketball that we got out of Sheffield (6-5, 215, Jr.), and Keijuan Hall ofFame. At press time, Boykins'was not drafted in the NBA spring practice was Douglas (5-6, 168,Jr.). Draft, but was being considered by the Washington Wizards as teaching this group of Another strong phase of the '98 a free agent. His spectacular collegiate career is certainly players that they will offense will be the kicking game with deserving of play at the next level. be the core of our veteran place-kicker Justin Ve ntura May 23-26 - Men's Track Team Wins MAC Title team that will,, set the (5-10, 193, Sr.). He is currently the tone for 1998_ Head Coach Rick Rasnick second-leading scorer in history with On Memorial Day weekend, the EMU men's track team and Foremost on the 192, needmg just 16 points to become head coach Bob Parks won its 16th MAC outdoor championship. list of needed replacements comes at the quarterback the career leader. In addition, Ventura has made good Parks credited the "distance guys" for coming through with 98 and noseguard positions previously filledby Charlie on 34-of-49 field goals, second only to Tim points. Batch (B.S. '97) and Lional Dalton. Batch was Henneghan's (1986-89) 38 career three pointers. Two EMU track athletes, Clement Chukwu (repeating MAC drafted by the Detroit Lions and Dalton was acquired Rounding out the kicking team will be punter Nick champion in the 400-meter dash) and James Nieto (finished as a free-agent by the Baltimore Ravens. Avondet (6-0, 163, So.), last year's freshman starter second in the high jump with a jump of7'3") competed in June Eleven other veteran starters also graduated. And who averaged 40.3 yards per kick, the third best at the NCAA championships in Buffalo, N.Y. Chukwu while those major losses would be of concern to any single-season total in school history. automatically qualified for themeet by setting a new record time footballprogram, Coach Rasnick fe els confidentthat The defensive side of the ball lost a total of seven with a of 20:30 in the 200-meter dash May 16. This record a group of replacements has been preparing fortheir regulars through graduation. "Without question, the broke a 63-year old record of 20:34 held by Olympian Jesse shot at a starting berth. One of the players who has defense has the most work ahead ofit," Rasruck sru.d. Owens. waited for an opporturutyto become a starter is red Returning defensive starters include linebacker EMU's All-Americans competed successfully at Nationals shirt sophomore quarterback Wa lt Church (6-4, 220, Clifton Robinson (6-1 1/2, 204, Jr.), defensive end with Chukwu placing 4th in the 400-meter and Nieto placing So.). The 6-foot-4 Ypsilanti High product stepped Troy Campbell (6-4, 270, Sr.) and free safety Phil 6th in the high jump. in for an injured Batch during 1996 and started nine Franklin(5-10 1/2, 182, Sr.). The interior of the line games. Church turnedin a strong effort, completing should be stronger with the return ofTroy Campbell June 9 - EMU Names Women's Head Basketball Coach 178-of-355 passes for 2,151 yards and 11 touchdowns and the expected emergence of Jeremaine Kyles Suzy Merchant, the women's head basketball coach at to earn "Freshman of the Ye ar" honors in the MAC. (6-4, 270, Jr.). The linebacking position will get a Saginaw Valley State University forthe past three seasons, has With Batch returning to full strength in '97, Eastern major face-lift with Matt Driscoll (6-1, 222, Sr.), been named Eastern Michigan University's new women's head was able to red-shirt Church, giving him sophomore Marvin Rushing (6-0, 218,Sr.) and Randy Santa basketball coach. Merchant replaces Paulette Stein who did not status this fa ll. Pushing Church for a starter's role (5-11, 200, Jr.) fighting for playing time. Expected will be Adrian Barbera (6-1, 197, So.), Batch's backup have her contract renewed for19 98. to see extensive action in the defensive backfield a.re last year, and Joe Cosgrove (6-4, 190,Jr.). Demetrius Johnson (5-10, 191, Sr.), David Taylor Carole Huston, Interim Athletic Director, said "we are Another large hole to fill on offense will be in the (6-0, 195,Jr.),James Willingham (5-9, 174,Jr.), and extremely pleased to have such a dynamic coach as Suzy running game due to the graduation of the top two Anthony Smith (6-4 1/2, 210, Sr.). Merchant take charge ofourwomen's basketball program.Suzy rushers from last season, Savon Edwards and Mike Rasnick and his staffwill have to be ready for a was an outstanding player in the Mid-American Conference at Scott. Filling in the rushing game void will be the 1998 schedule that includes the addition of Central Michigan University and in three years as the head coach tandem ofBen Washington (5-11, 215, Sr.) and Idris national champion Michigan on Sept. 19. Be sure at Saginaw Valley she has proven that she can build a strong Wells (5-11, 195, So.). Both players turned in solid to get your EMU Football season tickets today by program. We are confidentthat Suzy will be very successful spring efforts. Despite a lack of playing experience, calling the EMU Athletics Ticket Office at here at Eastern Michigan." Rasruck says he is counting on them to carry the load. 734/487-2282. Merchant took over a fledgling Saginaw Valley State University women's team in 1995-96 and quickly built the Cardinals into a winner, recording a three-year record of 54-29. Merchant was a standout high school and college player 1998 EMU Football Schedule: before starting her coaching career. She earned honorable EMIiIF mention All-America honors by USA To day and was a two-time September 3 NORTHERN IOWA 6p.m. Class A All-State selection as a basketball standout at Traverse Student/Community Appreciation Night City High School. September 12 at Ball State* 1 p.m. Merchant earned her bachelor's degree in 1991 at Central September 19 at Michigan TBA Michigan University (CMU). She was a four-yearstarter and September 26 MARSHALL* NOON three-year captain forCMU and holds the school's game,season Band Day - MAC TV Game and career records forassists. After graduating from Central October 3 at Kent* 6p.m. Michigan, Merchant was the top assistant women's basketball October 10 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 6p.m. coach at Oakland University forthree years beforetaking over Homecoming/Family Day October 17 at Western Michigan* 1 p.m. at Saginaw Valley. October 24 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 6p.m. July 19-24- Barnes tapped for assistant coaching Athletic E-Club Hall of Fame Game October 31 duties at Goodwill Games Open date November 7 at Ohio* TBA EMU men's basketball coach Milton Barnes has been named November 14 at Akron 1:30 p.m. as an assistant coach forthe 1998 USA Men's Basketball November 21 TOLEDO* Goodwill Games Team. The Games will be held July 19-24 in 1 p.m. New York, N.Y. Barnes will assist head coach Clem Haskins of the University * Mid-American Conference Game - all times are site times and subject to change. The EMU-Akron of Minnesota. St. Joseph's University (Pa.) head coach Phil game does not count as a MAC contest. Martelli was appointed to the other assistant coaching position. For ticket information, call the EMU Athletics Ticket Office at 734/487-2282. 8 ALUMNI SEPTEMBER Sunday, September 6 Detroit Montreaux Jazz Festival Saturday, September 12 Alumni Board Meeting Saturday, September 19 Alumni Tailgate - EMU vs. Univ. of Michigan (from left) Fo rmer Alumnay Achievement Saturday, September 26 Plymouth/Canton Area Outreach Award winner Sherl James (B.A. '73, C.S. '74), sister Dava Szuch (B.S. '66, M.A. '72), Alumni Tailgate, EMU vs. Marshall Alumni Association Board President Fred Roberts (B.A. '56, M.A. '68) and Master OCTOBER of Ceremonies Art Timko (B.A. '68, M.A. Saturday, October 10 Homecoming '98 - Ready, Set, Go Green! '71) share a light moment before the See story for details evening began. Saturday, October 24 Hall of Fame Banquet, Hoyt Conference Center Sponsored by E-Club Alumni Chapter NOVEMBER • Saturday, November 21 Alumni Board Meeting FEBRUARY Saturday, February 6 Alumni Board Meeting • Friday, February 19 New Orleans, Louisiana Outreach \ MARCH Dr. Martha Tack (left), interim associate Tuesday, March 2 Toledo, Ohio Outreach - MAC Tournament Dr. Barbara Forker ( B.S. '42) (left), provost, and Outstanding Young Alumna • Saturday, March 27 EMU 150th Celebration - Sesquicentennial Ball Distinguished Alumna Award recipient, Award recipient Andrea Oquist (M.A. '93) received her undergraduate degree in Health, had time to catch up at the awards. Tack Look for us at outreach events coming to your area. Events are being Physical Education, Recreation and Dance was Andrea's advisor while she completed (HPERD). She is seen here talking with her l!,Taduatc degree at EMU. She also planned in Texas (Houston, Dallas and San Antonio), Florida (West Dr. Janice Young, assistant professor in nommated her for the award and presented Palm Beach and Orlando), California (Carmel and San Francisco), HPERD, and Dr. Jeff Goodwin, interim it to Andrea during the ceremony. Illinois (Chicago), Washtington D.C., Arizona (Tucson and Phoenix), department head ofHPERD. Georgia (Atlanta) as well as select community colleges in Michigan (Monroe and Schoolcraft). If you are interested in getting involved with these events and/or alumni programming in your area, please call the Office for Alumni Relations at 734/487-0250. Call and get involved! Your Alumni Website Website: http://www.emich.edu/public/alumni E-Mail: [email protected] What can you findon the website? • alumni membership and chapter information contacts • e-mail connection for your alumni reservations • alumni events calendar • web links to EMU's home page New Area Code A small reminder ... 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