The ower T Times Office of Alumni Relations Volume 7 • Number 3 • Spring 2008

Message from Class of 2008– President David J. Fike Today We Learn, Tomorrow We Lead

On May 10, 2008, Marygrove material in my search for knowledge and understand- Marygrove Recognized ing of the social order and condition of people the for Service Learning College will confer degrees on its world over. and 81st graduating class—the Class Urban Leadership of 2008. Amanda DeGain Major: Mathematics These students will walk proudly and confidently up Programs My goal is to become a high school the steps of the Liberal Arts Building to receive their teacher. I enrolled in Marygrove in the Service learning occurs when students are actively diplomas. Like those who have gone before them, they fall of 2003 and was the recipient of the serving our community and engaging in disciplined are well prepared to walk through the gates ready to Distinguished Student Scholarship. reflection with faculty about this experience in ways provide leadership and expertise in their workplaces, I was truly blessed to receive this that meet learning goals established in the neighborhoods, families and communities. curriculum. This type of learning is an important part award because without it, I would not have been able of developing a passion It is with great pride that we introduce to you members to pursue a college degree. I was also fortunate to for leadership and of of the Class of 2008. Remember your own hopes be a member of the women’s basketball team for four strengthening leadership and dreams as you read how they plan to use their years. Marygrove liberal arts education. They stand on skills. We should all be Marygrove taught me about hard work, diversity and your shoulders as they aspire to reflect competence, proud that Marygrove’s friendship. I have made life-long friends and been strong commitment to commitment and compassion in all the places they will able to take part in activities that most people at other service and to urban find themselves. institutions would never have the opportunity to do. leadership has attracted For example, I was encouraged to go to a student- important resources to Kaleema Annie leadership camp my freshman year. This experience strengthen our service Sumareh helped me gain insight into myself and taught me how learning capacity. Major: Sociology to handle pressure situations. As a member of the My immediate goal is to earn a doc- In February 2008, we basketball team, I was able to stay physically fit, travel torate in sociology, with a concen- received a grant from the country and take part in the National Tournament; tration in research methodology, Campus Compact (MCC) for $30,000 to in which we took 3rd place my final year. The tight-knit race and gender. I plan to continue support our service learning work. MCC is part of group of students, faculty and staff at Marygrove has to pursue the research projects a national network, 41 colleges and universities in allowed me to grow personally and professionally to that I began at Marygrove which focus on developing Michigan, dedicated to promoting the education heights I never thought possible. and commitment of college students to service successful practices to prevent youth (aged 12–18) learning and civic engagement. Also in February, we from becoming involved with drugs, weapons and vio- Marygrove has given me a baton of knowledge, hope, received another grant of $50,000 from the Kemper lence. care and devotion that I intend to pass on to the students and people that I encounter in the future. I Foundation, a non-profit organization well-known I believe the high expectations for the students by the am forever thankful and thrilled to be graduating from for its support of innovative liberal arts college professors at Marygrove and the College’s vision for a College that has truly blessed my character. programs. urban leadership, helped me to develop greater con- With these resources, Marygrove College has a fidence in my ability to go beyond the text and lecture wonderful opportunity to enhance service learning See “Tomorrow We Lead” pages 4 and 5 experiences for our students and to support faculty development in ways that sustain our ability to Non-Profit continue such experiences well into the future. The Marygrove College Organization resources from Michigan Campus Compact and the 8425 West McNichols Road U.S. Postage , MI 48221-2599 PAID Kemper Foundation provide valuable support for Office of Alumni Relations Permit No. 4942 staffing, as well as faculty and student stipends to Detroit, MI develop and participate in service learning activities. My congratulations and thanks to all who worked hard to bring this outstanding honor and recognition to our institution. 2 The Tower Times • Spring 2008 • Marygrove College • Detroit

News from the The Tower Times Production Credits Office of Alumni Relations The Tower Times is produced three times per year for alumni and friends of Marygrove College through the Office of Alumni Travel Alumni Relations, Division of Institutional Advancement. Address changes, duplicate copy information or information orange juice of Valencia; walking in the Mediterranean requests should be directed to: For more than two years, the or an evening stroll on the people packed Las Ramblas Office of Alumni Relations Marygrove College Office of Alumni Relations has Blvd. in Barcelona. Whether it was at the Prado Museum, 8425 West McNichols Road partnered with Collette Vacations Alhambra, Montserrat, Antonio Gaudi’s “La Sagrada Detroit, MI 48221-2599 Familia” or Parc Guell, the trip has made another corner 313.927.1572 • 313.927.1595 (fax) to offer exciting travel opportunities of the world more accessible to me. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.marygrove.edu to alumni, family and friends. It was an adventure to travel with the Marygrove alums 2007-2008 Alumni Association Board of Directors Exotic destinations have included Kenya, Spain, South and to compare notes. We enjoyed being together as well Mark Bartnik ’79, Laurie LePain Kopack ’05 Africa, Ireland, Italy and France, with trips to Beijing and as engaging the other travelers on the tour from across President Rita Fields ’96, ’02 Vice President Sherrie Konkus ’06 the U.S. —Marianne Gaynor, IHM Egypt on the horizon. Kathy Callahan ’66 Treasurer Yesenia Lara ’07 Alumni Program and Giving Coordinator, Marianne Catherine Baldwin ’65 Ramona Lawrence ’76, ’88 I am fortunate and grateful that I’ve had an opportunity Gaynor, IHM ’72, who recently returned from Spain, Nora K. Wilson Beckley ’87 Margo Lee ’00 to travel extensively, and I would say, without hesitation, and Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni Relations, who Monique Kelly Brown ’93 Pizarro Lovelace ’84 the trip to Kenya was the most interesting and exciting Sandra Jo Collins ’82 Anthony Maher ’86 accompanied the alumni group to Kenya in 2006, briefly travel experience I’ve had. Half of our group did not Julie Cylla ’01 Greg Moore, Sr. ’07 share their thoughts about their experiences. know each other prior to the trip, but because we had the Stephanie Durham ’06 Druel Outley ’00 As I write this, I have barely unpacked my suitcase from Marygrove connection, we bonded immediately. We spent Vanessa Ghant ’92 Amy Pavlov ’08 a 10-day tour of Spain with four other Marygrove alums— an incredible 13-days sharing stories, laughing, bouncing Vicki A. Hooks Green ’98, ’02 Frances L. Brown Simmons ’85 Mary D. Moore Hubbell ’56, Sheila Keefe ’56, Nan around together in vans, learning about the people, tribes Mary D. Moore Hubbell ’56 Irene R. Tillman ’06 Sheila Keefe ’56 Van A. Whittley ’01 Ellen Rose Passant ’62 and Kay McCallister ’92 and and culture of Kenya and viewing wildlife in its own habitat Jackie George, the friend of an alumna. We were part that we had previously only seen on TV or in a zoo. One of a group of 42 who traveled with Collette Vacations of the most memorable moments for me came when we Alumni Relations were returning to Nairobi from the Masi Mara National Diane Puhl, Director Reserve, and we rounded a bend and came across Marianne Gaynor, IHM ’72 33 giraffe standing by the side of the road. It was truly Alumni Giving and Program Coordinator remarkable and magical! Editors Several months after we returned home, we had Darcy L. Brandel, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English a reunion and exchanged photos and relived our experience. Given the tragic events in Kenya over the last Elnora Austell, APR several months, this trip has become more meaningful Layout and Design and poignant, and I feel fortunate that I was able to share Katherine Blanchard, IHM ’89 it with members of my Marygrove College family. Senior Graphic Designer, Communications and Marketing —Diane Puhl We hope you take advantage of the travel opportunities Marianne Gaynor, IHM ’72, Jackie George, Nan Ellen that are advertised below or one of our future alumni- Rose Passant ’62, Mary D Moore Hubbell ’56, sponsored trips. You’ll enjoy sharing the experience with Sheila Keefe ’56 in Seville others who have an affinity for Marygrove.

through Spain this past March. Miles were covered via coach and on foot. Each of the roads I traveled opened me to new discoveries about the people and culture of Spain. I was awed by the ever imposing ancient architecture that revealed incredible craftsmanship reflecting the Muslim, Christian and Jewish traditions; the beauty of fields full of almond and olive trees and grape www.marygrove.edu/alumni vines; the towering city of Madrid or the Moorish city of Cordoba; the artistry of the flamenco dancers and the culinary delights of tapas in Seville and fresh squeezed Alums take a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.

Explore the World with Marygrove Alumni!

Collette Vacations and Smithsonian Journeys Partner of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians on Egypt Trip! as we visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs— Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, the tombs on the West Bank and ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples, and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes. We’ll learn about ancient Beijing City Stay Egyptian history during lectures in Cairo and on board October 14 - 22, 2008 • 9 Days - 15 Meals the cruise from our Egyptologist/National Guide who will Deposit deadline – May 15, 2008 accompany us throughout your journey. $2,049 – Includes roundtrip air from Detroit, hotel Alumni-sponsored travel is open to all alumni, family and transfers and departure taxes. friends of Marygrove College. To view the full itinerary Experience the best of Beijing, home of the 2008 Summer Splendors of the Nile for these trips, please visit www.marygrove.edu/alumni/ Olympics, while spending each night of our tour in one of March 11 - 22, 2009 •12 Days - 22 Meals travel. Special accommodations can be made for people the city’s finest hotels. We’ll visit Tiananmen Square and Deposit deadline – September 11, 2008 who need a departure city other than Detroit. If you have the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple $3,449 - Includes roundtrip air from Detroit, hotel questions or need more information, contact Diane of Heaven and The Great Wall. We’ll also experience transfers and departure taxes. Puhl, director of Alumni Relations, at ancient Beijing on a rickshaw tour, have a traditional Step back in time and explore thousands of years of 313-927-1443 or [email protected]. Chinese dinner with a local family in their home and history, legend and lore as we view the timeless wonders attend the Peking Opera. Marygrove College • Detroit • Spring 2008 • The Tower Times 3

Master in the Art of Teaching Program Takes Mission-Driven Focus Steps to Remain Pioneer in Education for Urban Educational In 1995, when Marygrove intro- for K-12 educators. Leadership Marygrove currently offers four online Master in the Art of duced the Master in the Art of Teaching degree programs with a focus on: Since the reinstatement of its Educational Leadership Teaching degree, the College be- • Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, K-12 program in 2004, Marygrove has experienced a steady came a pioneer in distance learn- • Elementary Reading and Literacy, K-6 increase in the program’s enrollment both on-campus • Elementary Mathematics, K-5 and online with student representation from urban ing for teachers. • Middle Level Mathematics, 6-8 settings within several states including Michigan, Ohio, In the 13 years since the program’s inception, 22,000 The new programs are designed for working teachers New Jersey, New York, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and teachers have graduated and gone on to great suc- and can be completed in less than two years. The online Arizona. format allows teachers to work from any location and cess as teachers and administrators in their schools Currently, the Educational Leadership faculty utilizes a complete coursework at their convenience. Courses fea- and districts. During that time, studies were conduct- backward design model. This model identifies desired ture video case studies and commentary from classroom ed that compared graduates of the MAT program to outcomes, integrates programmatic goals and strength- those of traditional Masters programs, and in virtu- teachers and renowned education experts that enable participants to link education research theory to the ens the alignment of courses and assessments. The ally every category, graduates of the MAT program realities of the classroom. Course assignments are made model also aligns itself with the mission of Marygrove, scored higher. relevant by asking participants to use their classrooms as with the institution’s vision of urban leadership and with In order to maintain the rigor, relevance and high stan- education labs for new teaching techniques. the eight state and national standards for accreditation. dards of the program and ensure that Marygrove remains We are still accepting applications for the September Marygrove’s mission and vision invite a deeper analy- the leader and innovator in teacher education, the MAT 2008 term until July 1! The application deadline for the sis of the context and conditions of learning for urban program is now offered on-line. The new format, which January 2009 term is November 1. children. They also serve as the long-term goal against uses state-of-the-art technology, allows Marygrove to in- which all curricular, assessment and instructional de- corporate advancements in the field of education into the If you are interested in helping us spread the word, know sign decisions are made. The accreditation standards curriculum immediately, while retaining the elements that someone who is interested in joining the new MAT pro- set Marygrove’s program apart from traditional models. gram, or have additional questions or comments, please address the capacities and multiple responsibilities in- email [email protected] or call toll-free volved in educational leadership that are needed to en- The online MAT program is offered in partnership with 1-800-955-9914. sure the success of all students. These three elements Teachscape, a leader in online professional development work together to ensure that programmatic goals, along with the college’s overall goal of educating students for competence, compassion, and commitment, are met. Education Faculty Opportunities: Further, they ensure that the Educational Leadership Special Education, Early Childhood Education program develops habits of mind and heart as well as the practical skills critical to the development of future and Reading urban educational leaders. The Marygrove College Education Special Education, Assistant Professor If you would like information about enrollment in Division is seeking three new Responsibilities include teaching, supervising pre-ser- the program, or if you are interested in serving as a vice teachers and maintaining course offerings that are member of an Advisory Panel to assist in the continuing tenure-track faculty members. aligned with current research and practice. development of the program, please contact Qualifications include an earned doctorate in the Early Childhood Education, Assistant Professor James Rivard, Ed.D. at 313-927-1548 or jrivard@ appropriate field, three years successful K-12 teaching and Program Coordinator marygrove.edu or Mary Katherine Hamilton and experience working with persons from diverse Responsibilities include serving as the lead coordinator ’68, IHM, Ed.D. at 313-927-1362 or mhamilton@ cultural backgrounds. Interest in collaborating with of child development and early childhood teacher prepa- marygrove.edu. colleagues committed to the Marygrove Mission and Urban ration programs, establishing and supervising student Leadership Vision desired. Candidates who are ABD but field experiences, and programmatically meeting state meet other qualifications will be considered. standards in the field of early childhood education. A letter of application with curriculum vitae should be Reading, Associate Professor and Graduate Program sent to Dr. Chris Seguin, dean of Education, Marygrove Coordinator Marygrove College to College, 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit MI 48221- Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Host 3rd Annual Arts 2599. On-line submissions are encouraged and course offerings that are aligned with current research should be addressed to [email protected] and practice for advanced reading specialist literacy Infused Education Please share the position openings with potential quali- programs. Training August 4 & 5 fied candidates. More information is available on the Marygrove website: http://www.marygrove.edu/hr/jobs/ Marygrove College’s Institute for Arts Infused Education Support Marygrove in the Fight to End Breast Cancer! (IAIE) announces the 3rd annual intensive Detroit Race for the Cure training workshop for Join the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the artists, principals and Marygrove Believers on Saturday, May 31, 2008 for the 17th in-service and pre- Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure at Comeri- service teachers ca Park. For additional information or to register as a “Marygrove on August 4 and 5, Believer”, please contact Alison McNeeley ’03 at 313-927-1274 2008. The program will be held on the or [email protected]. College’s Detroit campus. The IAIE has designed these training sessions as a way to provide Relay for Life professional development for those interested or On June 21-22, Marygrove College will host Detroit-Marygrove Relay for Life, which is a working in the growing field which applies arts 24-hour walking event to celebrate cancer survivorship and life. Last year’s event included integration into the K-12 core curriculum. For more over 600 walkers including 100 cancer survivors and raised $40,000 for the American Cancer information, please contact Mary Lou Greene, Society. If you are interested in becoming a member of “The Grovers,” making a donation, form- Director, Institute for Arts Infused Education, ing a team to participate, or identifying cancer survivors to be pampered and recognized during 313-927-1853, [email protected]. Visit the Relay, please contact Terri Miller at 313-927-1556 or visit http://events.cancer.org/rfld- IAIE website: http://www.marygrove.edu/ marygrovemi. academics/art/aie. 4 The Tower Times • Spring 2008 • Marygrove College • Detroit

“Tomorrow We Lead” continued from page one

John A. Smith Gina L. Wheeler Tracee Anderson Major: History/Political Science Major: Social Work Major: Psychology I plan to become a history professor I plan to begin working toward Marygrove developed my leader- by going to grad school and then my MSW at Wayne State Uni- ship skills, taught me to be flex- earning a Ph.D. in history. My dream versity this summer. The so- ible, and to think outside the box. is to open a boarding school in cial work faculty at Marygrove I’ve matured here. I plan to go on Detroit. Marygrove has challenged instilled in me the knowledge to graduate school and pursue a me personally, academically and that social workers need to Ph.D. in clinical psychology. socially to analyze my position in the world, think be willing and able to identify about the type of world I want to live in and do what systems in need of change; know how to change Tasha Tankersley I can to change myself, others and the world around those systems; and to actively work toward policy- Major: Child Development me. related changes in an effort to affect legal or regula- I’m a Head Start teacher with Unit- tory frameworks. ed Children and Families Head Tricia “Anny” Meek Start agency. I plan to continue to Major: Political Science Alicia Hamilton teach and eventually go to school My immediate goal is to attend Major: Early Childhood to complete a Master’s Degree in graduate school to study foreign Development Education. Marygrove has helped me to incorporate policy or law school to study I plan to teach in an early strategies and ideas that I’ve learned along the way constitutional law. Should I decide childhood center or school and into my career as a Head Start teacher. I’m more on law school, my top choice is the further my education by pursuing confident in my work, and I love obtaining knowl- University of Colorado- Boulder. an MA in elementary education edge and sharing it with my co-workers, students followed by a Ph.D. in child psychology. I am driven and their families. Marygrove has prepared me for success in a variety to enhance and use my credentials to provide of ways. My leadership skills have been enhanced children with a safer environment in which to live. through my participation in a number of volunteer Mallory Draughn Major: English service projects, as well as through my membership I plan to work as an elementary teacher in the Honors Program, of which I served as Amy Lange Major: Social Justice (Master’s serving inner city youth. In addition to president my final year. The professors have an degree) teaching, I want to open a center for amazing passion for teaching and helping students Amy is a TV News Reporter young girls. A degree from Marygrove understand the material in a way that is relevant. I and she believes the social jus- is truly one to brag about. The admin- am very confident that Marygrove has given me a tice program has already had an istration, professors and peers have strong foundation. impact on her work. “I wish every- prepared me for the real world. one had the benefit of this pro- Brian Dobbins gram-it would give us a much better understanding Major: Business Kimerly Walker of ourselves, each other, the structures and systems Major: Sociology My goal is to become an that influence our relationships-and how closely con- My interests lie in helping people deal entrepreneur and start my own nected to one another we really are.” with HIV/AIDS, or pursuing a career company. I plan to work for a in the correctional field. This college large corporation for two years prepared me to be successful, brave and then attend graduate school Alexis Wallace Major: Social Work and focus on new challenges that to earn my MBA. My passion is working with might come my way. Marygrove has prepared me for success by offering at-risk youth and helping women in challenging subject matter that is relevant to real- abusive relationships. In the future, DaJuana Dixon life situations and by reinforcing the importance of I would like to offer empowerment Major: Computer Information honesty, integrity and good work habits in all aspects workshops for women. Marygrove Systems of my life. has kept me focused and allowed me to look at my I plan to use my degree to launch a strengths and build upon them. I plan to continue my career within a major corporation. LaKisha J. Heard education and attain a Master’s degree at Wayne I also intend to pursue a graduate Major: Child Psychology State. degree. Marygrove has helped I currently work in the corporate me acquire and maintain the solid world for OnStar by General Mario Tatum foundation I’ll need to become a successful leader Motors. My objective is to become Major: Social Work in today’s society. a school counselor, where I will help I plan to start a community outreach children deal with their emotional program and become active in the Susan Hooks- Brown issues and assist them in setting policy- making process in city or state Major: Social Justice and achieving goals in all aspects of their lives. government. I also plan on attending (Master’s degree) Marygrove has prepared me mentally and spiritually Eastern Michigan University’s MSW I plan to use my education to be an to pursue my dreams and has helped me mature program. Marygrove has inspired me to be the best advocate for change in public poli- from a teenager into a young, educated woman who student, friend and person I can be. cy concerning issues relating to fami- can overcome obstacles and challenges. lies living in poverty such as minimum Hamilton Moore wage, economic development, lit- Keyanna Scott Major: Music eracy, immigration, education, health care and en- Major: Forensic Science I will pursue a Master’s degree in vironmental issues. My goal is to work in the office My goal is to become a medical Music Education and become a high of a legislator at the state or federal level in order to examiner, and as such, I am in school music teacher. I want to help frame or influence laws and policies that make a dif- the process of studying for the students learn to thrive in the field I ference for the local community. Marygrove has vali- Medical College Acceptance Test love. Marygrove has taught me how dated my belief that I can make a difference and has (MCAT). I am currently consider- to prepare, pay attention to detail and look at the equipped me with the knowledge and the practical ing accepting a position with the overall picture. concepts to do so. FBI Forensic Lab in Washington, D.C. Marygrove College • Detroit • Spring 2008 • The Tower Times 5

Zsa-Zsa Booker Michael Jones, Jr. Major: Forensic Science Teacher Travel Major: History Will pursue a job with the FBI Seminars Plans to teach high school history, and an MA in biology. possibly in Las Vegas. Teacher Travel Seminars are designed to connect the powerful Ameia Nelson Shimika Chillous Major: Child Development experiences of study/travel to the Major: Business Administration Ameia is driven to contribute to the classroom. Shimika studied abroad while at health and education of children in By experiencing the sites where decisions of the world Marygrove and hopes to put her degree and around her community. are made and engaging in learning and dialogue, the and customer service experience to seminars will enrich the lives and education of current work at a financial institution. and future teachers. Rhonda Steward Earning your teaching degree from Marygrove College Geneva Walker-Smith Major: Child Development marks you as a leader in your building and your Major: Language Arts Marygrove’s teachers were great district. We have created two opportunities for you to Will use the foundation of educational and prepared me to teach with continue your intellectual growth through Teacher Travel skills built at Marygrove to teach and excellence. Seminars. inspire others. June 22-July 3, 2009 (dates subject to change): European Capitals and the EU (European Union)– Rebecca Le’Sure Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Brussels, Paris, and Denisa Manolescu Major: Art London: Professors Ellis Ivory and Dena Scher will Major: Art Hopes to open a Dance/Art studio lead this seminar’s exploration of the policies and policy Denisa plans to dance and showcase and attain a Master’s degree. making of the European Union. Our visits to European her artwork online and in local galleries. institutions, including the Council of Europe Though she realizes it will not be an established in 1949 or the European Parliament easy road ahead, she’s up for the (Strasbourg) and the European Commission challenge of pursuing her dreams. (Brussels), will increase your understanding of the Troy Kyles dynamics of cultural and political integration. With Major: Mathematics the background from this course, you can bring back to Temara Butler Troy will continue his education your students a critical look at European Union politics Major: Business Administration by enrolling in Marygrove’s Griot and the challenges ahead. 12 days-approximate cost Securing my degree from Marygrove program. $5000: 6 SB-CEU Michigan was hard work, but nothing good comes easily. Thank you, Marygrove! July 6-July 20, 2009 (dates subject to change): Carl E. Farrington, Jr. Eastern Europe and the Legacy of the Holocaust- Major: Political Science Amsterdam, Berlin, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, James Ray Carl is off to further his education Salzburg, Munich: Study of the Holocaust is not limited Major: Business at Harvard Law School to become to a particular religion but has important lessons and parallels in the study of racism and discrimination. Learned to balance his time while at a civil rights lawyer. Marygrove and will use those skills as While visiting sites in Germany and Poland, we he pursues a Master’s degree. will engage in dialogue on the cause and effect of hate witnessed during the Holocaust as well as Jamie M. Ervin the modern day parallels of ethnic genocide seen Major: Child Development throughout the world. Tom Klug, Ph.D. and Dena Donnah Laster Jamie intends to teach or work in Scher, Ph.D. will facilitate connecting the powerful Major: Mathematics children’s services, possibly in a emotional experiences of Holocaust study into continued Plans to apply the extensive leadership hospital setting. teaching about the Holocaust and conditions which breed neo-fascism. 15 days-approximate cost $6000: skills learned at Marygrove to casino 9 SB-CEU Michigan management. LaQuita L. Washington • Approximate cost for each travel seminar Major: Mathematics includes air travel from Detroit to Europe, Tina Maddox Plans to teach elementary travel within Europe, lodging, daily European Major: Social Work mathematics and share her love breakfast, instructional materials, local guides Tina is called to work in the field of of math with young people. and instructors. Not included: meals other gerontology. than specified in itinerary, gratuities for European guide Melissa Pabarue • Qualified participants: degreed teachers, Major: Forensic Science current graduate students and Marygrove Latesha Rogers Melissa plans to attend a alumni. Accompanying companion may be Major: Psychology Master’s program in the fall and accommodated at the discretion of the group Headed to law school! then go on to work for the FBI. leaders. • Fulfills 6-9 SB-CEU in Michigan • Limited to 20 participants For information, contact: Ellouise M. Smart-Nugent Major: Early Childhood Education The horizon leans forward, Dena Scher, Ph.D. Marygrove College Is teaching at Head Start and will offering you spaces to place new steps of change 8425 West McNichols Road pursue a graduate degree in mental Detroit, MI 48221 health. ­ —Maya Angelou Phone: 313-927-1303 E-mail: [email protected] 6 The Tower Times • Spring 2008 • Marygrove College • Detroit

Giving Matters —Marianne Gaynor, IHM ’72

Advantage Campaign The Time is Now–Marygrove A Daughter’s Tribute By this time, you have received the annual Advantage College Tower Clock In response to the Annual Fund Appeal, Marygrove re- Campaign brochure which features four Marygrove This year’s graduation will be brought back to the ceived a donation from Jennifer Black, daughter of Lil- students: Melissa Pabarue ’08, Carl Farrington, Jr. ’08, campus. In preparation, a number of grounds projects lian Salamon Black ’57. Jennifer accompanied Norma Ebony Robbs ’09 and Sarah Conlin ’12, all of whom were are being initiated, Eckhardt Murphy ’57 to Homecoming 2007 which recipients of scholarships made possible by your gener- one of which would have been her mom’s 50th. Lillian passed away ous contributions in the past. This initiative is one of two will be the full in 1989 from breast cancer. She was a day student and appeals that we send to you each year. The revenue that restoration of remained friends with Norma so much so that Jennifer is generated from the Advantage Campaign allows the the tower clock refers to her as “Aunt Norma”. Lillian taught elementary college to continue to offer a variety of scholarships. 95% so that it can school in San Francisco and Oakland, got married, of our students depend on some type of financial assis- be used to its raised three children and then returned to education tance in order to pursue their academic careers. Please fullest capacity. where she was principal of her daughter’s grade school take time to read their stories and respond in order to give The restoration and then associate superintendent of schools for the them the Marygrove Advantage. will include Diocese of Oakland. Art education in the schools was the state of the issue that probably was closest to her heart. To this day, Marygrove MATters Campaign art equipment Mike Soules, general manager—Teachscape Higher every February, the “Lillian Black Festival of the Arts” such as: a new Education is proud to announce Teachscape’s support displays artwork from students all over the Diocese pair of hands, a through the Marygrove MATters campaign. “Marygrove and is attended by hundreds of students, teachers and compact control- challenged us to partner with them to create a world-class parents. ler which can online MAT program – we took the challenge, and the withstand a wide After attending Homecoming, Jennifer says: “I was result has been the successful launch of four special- range of tem- impressed with what I learned about the college during ized MAT programs in the last year. The new programs perature changes Homecoming – not only the way your beautiful build- are winning rave reviews from teacher practitioners. and a digital bell controller. Individuals, members of ings have been so meticulously maintained but also Now Teachscape would like to challenge graduates of 2008 Homecoming reunion classes or other alumni Marygrove’s emphasis on social justice and meaningful the MAT program. We will match up to the first $12,000 groups are being offered the opportunity to support involvement in the surrounding community. I thought donated/pledged by June 30, 2008 through the Marygrove this venture. Each hour of the clock is valued at giving to Marygrove would be a good way both to honor MATters Campaign. We look forward to a winning result!” $1000. Donors will receive recognition on a unique, my mother and contribute to the community of Detroit Graduates of the MAT program will receive campaign one-of-a-kind plaque, which will be displayed in a through local leadership. My mother was quite an amaz- materials in early May. Please be sure to act quickly to prominent location. For more information please ing person and always appreciative of the education she ensure your donation is doubled! contact Kenneth Malecke, special assistant to received at Marygrove.” Please forward any questions the President at 313-927-1445 or kmalecke@ or comments to [email protected] or 313-927- marygrove.edu. 1572.

Marygrove Appoints New Vice President for Finance and Administration and New Dean of Education Marygrove College President will begin making immediate and substantial impact research-based best practices and established for us because of his strong sense of the college’s effective relationships with the Michigan Department David Fike, Ph.D., announced the mission and values and because of his intimate of Education. Dr. Seguin is a native Detroiter who appointment of William L. Johnson awareness and support of Marygrove’s strategic has forged close ties with hundreds of teachers in vision of fostering Urban Leadership.” schools across the metropolitan area. She brings as vice president for Finance several years teaching experience at the K-12 level in Johnson holds a BA in accounting from Michigan and Administration, and Dr. Chris the Detroit Public and parochial school systems and State University and a Master of Science in Finance higher education teaching Koenig Seguin as the dean of from . He is a former certified public experience at Wayne State accountant with the State of Michigan. Education, effective January 2008. University, Eastern Michigan William L. Johnson In addition to his service as a member of the University and Henry Ford who had been a member of the Marygrove Board Marygrove Board of Trustees, he is a member of Community College. the board and treasurer of Lighthouse Emergency of Trustees since 2006, comes from DTE Energy Dr. Seguin’s published Service and a member of the Education Technology where he had most recently been director of Strategic works and research focus on Committee of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Development. His other positions included director brain development, school and controller for Detroit Edison from January through reform, the relationship September 2007 and director and controller for DTE Chris Koenig Seguin, Ed.D. between economic equity most recently served as founding chairperson of the Energy subsidiary Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and educational quality, Art Education Department at the College for Creative from April 2005 to December and multiculturalism. These Studies. 2006. Prior to joining DTE, he include the article and spent a year as vice president Dr. Seguin earned her doctorate degree in Curriculum presentation “Learning, for Business & Finance at the and Instruction, Multicultural Education, and Political Teaching and Advocating University of Detroit Mercy. Science and a Master’s in Art Education from Wayne from a Research Base: His professional experience State University. She is a magna cum laude graduate Promoting Brain Development with the Dynamics also includes Focus: Hope of the University of Detroit where she earned the of Creativity” in November 2007 at the Michigan as chief financial officer; ANR Bachelor of Arts degree and a Michigan Provisional Department of Education School Improvement Pipeline Company as senior Teaching Certificate. Dr. Seguin received additional Conference and the conference publication. She vice president, financial education in Art History Studies at Oxford University, also delivered “How Art Teachers Promote Brain administration; and Great England, and in Art, Art History and American Indian Development with the Dynamics of Creativity” at the Lakes Gas Transmission Studies at Arizona State University. 2007 Michigan Art Education Association Annual Company as controller. Conference in Grand Rapids. She has provided As founding chairperson of the CCS Art Education testimony on educational issues before the Michigan Department, Dr. Seguin created the program’s Dr. Fike said, “Bill Johnson’s House of Representatives and other organizations. Dr. curriculum design, developed learning experiences financial knowledge and Seguin’s affiliation with Marygrove College began as a that meet state standards for Art teachers, promoted management experience will certainly benefit Marygrove teacher in Kid’s College. College as we continue to grow. I am confident that he Marygrove College • Detroit • Spring 2008 • The Tower Times 7

2008 Homecoming Schedule of Events

Monday, September 15 Friday, September 19 Class/Group Pictures Poetry Reading Distinguished Alumni Awards 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Ceremony and Reception Liberal Arts Building Denk Chapman Hall 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Pictures will be taken of classes whose graduation year Some of Marygrove’s finest Marygrove College Theatre and Denk ends in 3 or 8 (1953, 1958, etc.) and of groups from the writers share their work. Chapman Hall 80’s through present. Enjoy an evening of reading The Marygrove College Distinguished Alumni and discussion of original Awards were established to recognize and honor Lunch poetry written by distin- alumni of distinction. These awards celebrate 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. • Alumnae Hall guished alumni, current Marygrove’s ideals of competence, commitment students and faculty. Alumni Musical Celebration 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Chapel This performance will Tuesday, September 16 showcase the musical 7th Annual Alumni Green and Gold talents of Marygrove Basketball Game College alumni and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. U of D Jesuit High School, 8400 S. Cambridge, students. Detroit and compassion. All alumni are invited to attend Come to play or come to cheer! Whether you were on a team the award ceremony in the theatre and then enjoy during your college years or not, ALL alumni are invited to play. refreshments, conversation and live music at the Two mixed teams will be formed, with men and women of all reception that follows in Denk Chapman Hall. Sunday, September 21 ages on each team. Current Marygrove Mustang players will Golden Jubilee Celebration Mass and coach, referee and keep score. Saturday, September 20 Brunch Honoring the Class of 1958 Registration and Continental 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18 Breakfast Sacred Heart Chapel and Main Dining Room 7th Annual Alumni and Friends 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Madame Cadillac Hall Brunch and induction of the Class of 1958 into the Fifty Golf Scramble Year Club and recognition of those who graduated prior 11:00 a.m. Mass to 1958. St. John’s Golf and Conference Center, Plymouth, MI 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. This event includes 18 holes with cart, lunch at the turn, buffet Sacred Heart Chapel To register or for more information, go to www. dinner, two drink tickets and contest prizes. All skill levels are An alumni choir, under the direction of alumnus Tom marygrove.edu/alumni/homecoming or contact Mari- welcome. You may register individually, with a partner or with Zerafa ’91, will sing at this mass, and you are invited anne Gaynor, IHM, ’72 at 313-927-1572 or mgaynor@ an entire foursome. The format will be best ball/scramble. Cost to join them. marygrove.edu is $125. Registration deadline is Friday, August 17.

Regional Alumni Events On the Road with President Fike Over the next several months, Dr. David Fike will share his vision for Marygrove College at alumni events around the country. Two exciting events have been scheduled with more to come. If you are interested in hosting an event in your area or in attending one of the events that are listed below, please contact Diane Puhl, director of Alumni Relations at 313-927-1443 or [email protected]. 7th Annual Northport, Michigan Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble Saturday, May 31, 2008 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:00 a.m. Alumni and guests will enjoy lunch with President Fike at Stubbs St. John’s Golf and Conference Center, Plymouth, MI Sweetwater Grill, followed by a reception at Joppich’s Bay Street Gallery. Joppich’s Bay Street Gallery is owned by Edee LaFramboise Whether you are a golfer or simply someone who enjoys Joppich ’53, renowned artist and recipient of the 2005 Marygrove a good dinner and auction for a great cause, we Distinguished Alumna Award. you take part in Marygrove’s 7th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble. Proceeds from this event will be used by the Alumni Association to award scholarships Bedford, Massachusetts to deserving students, as well as provide funds for the Saturday, August 9, 2008 Mustang Athletic Program. Last year’s event, which was 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. SOLD OUT, allowed the Alumni Association to provide Alumni and guests will join President Fike for lunch and $10,000 in scholarship assistance to students and stimulating conversation at the home of alumna Therese $5,000 to support the athletic program. Bluhm ’56. Therese is an avid gardener and, as a result of her passion, her home is featured on the prestigious Bedford The cost is $125 per golfer, which includes golf, lunch, garden tour. dinner and beverage tickets. Dinner only is $50. If you have questions or would like to register, please con- tact Marianne Gaynor, IHM ’72 at 313-927-1572 or [email protected]. 8 The Tower Times • Spring 2008 • Marygrove College • Detroit

Tour and Volunteer at Women’s Resource EarthWorks Urban Farming Garden Center Inaugural Event Saturday, June 7, 2008 • 9:00 a.m. – Noon a Success! In 1998, Brother Rick Samyn OFM Cap ’95 felt The Women’s Center of Marygrove College provides called to start a garden at his workplace, the Capuchin services and information about women’s issues; Soup Kitchen, which became known as EarthWorks agriculture. The project, complete with a greenhouse, encourages the ongoing development of Women’s Garden. The garden, which is a partnership between the also yields fresh produce to benefit such programs as Studies curricula, events and programs; and pro- Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Gleaners Community Food the Soup Kitchen’s daily meals. motes the present and future success of women as Bank, started as a small plot of land in the inner city of urban leaders. As part of Women’s History Month Detroit and has grown to 3/4 of an acre on three plots near Join the Alumni Association as we tour the facilities and celebrations, the Women’s Resource Center Commit- the Meldrum Street Soup Kitchen. EarthWork’s primary spend a morning working in the garden. To register, tee held a “coming out” event on Tuesday, March 18, goal is the education of Detroit area school children in contact Marianne Gaynor, IHM at 313.927.1572 or in order to go public with the mission, planning and areas of science, nutrition and biodiversity of organic [email protected] by June 1. development that the group has been working on since the fall. The event made use of eight discus- sion tables designed to engage participants in issues that students had previously indicated would be Call for Nominations important to address in a women’s center. Students, staff and faculty came together to “host” tables on 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards women’s leadership, women’s outreach and crisis intervention, spirituality, women and finance, aca- The Marygrove College Distinguished contributions and demonstrated leadership in any of demic curriculum, student life, library resources Alumni Awards are honors bestowed by the following areas: and health and sexuality. Tables were covered with Marygrove College and the Marygrove 1. Professional, educational or artistic endeavors paper so that participants could write out sugges- College Alumni Association. These awards have 2. The community through government service tions, comments and questions as they browsed been established to recognize and honor alumni and/or civic organizations (such as Lions resources and discussed the topics. Refreshments who have distinguished themselves and their Club, city planning commissions, government and snacks were available in the Beyond Words alma mater. committees, etc.) Gallery, which featured artwork by women, many 3. Political action, social justice or volunteer from the Marygrove community. Over 125 students, All living Marygrove College alumni (those activities in schools, hospitals, etc. staff and faculty stopped by to show support, collect who have earned undergraduate or graduate 4. Marygrove College resources and share ideas. The committee will be degrees) are eligible for this award. Alumni, Based on the number of qualified applicants, up compiling all of the ideas generated at the event and family, friends, co-workers, faculty, staff and to six awards will be given annually. For one of moving forward to develop a proposal for the center. students may submit nominations. Self- these awards, special consideration will be given to If you are interested in being a part of the Women’s nominations are accepted. The Alumni Association alums who graduated within the last 15 years. All Center at Marygrove, please contact Darcy L. Bran- Advisory Council will review nominations and select the nominations will remain on file and will be reconsidered del, assistant professor of English, at 313-927-1447 award recipients. for two consecutive years. or [email protected]. The Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate the ideals The Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented on of competence (the ability to understand and participate Friday, September 19, 2008, at a special recognition effectively in the promise of our evolving world), event during Homecoming weekend. Please make commitment (the capacity to care about and respect the your nomination using the attached form and include worth and dignity of people), and compassion (the will to the required documentation. You can also download a act responsibly based upon one’s beliefs and to contribute nomination form or read about past award recipients at to the building of a more just and humane world), qualities www.marygrove.edu/alumni. Nominations are due no that Marygrove has always tried to instill in its graduates. later than May 31, 2008. These awards honor graduates who have made significant

Marygrove College 2008 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form

Nominee Information Nominator Information Nomination Requirements Name ______Submitted by ______Three letters of recommendation. In addition to the nomi- nation form, a letter from the nominator and two additional Year of Graduation ______letters must be included. Letters of support may be written by the nominee, fellow alumni, family, friends, faculty, staff, Major______Street Address ______students or co-workers. Please advise those writing letters to be as specific as possible as to why this person is being nomi- Street Address ______nated and how he/she meets the criteria for the award. For ______City ______example, it is not sufficient to say your nominee is a wonder- ful person who has been involved with many organizations. City ______State______Zip Code ______Be specific. Name the organizations the person is or was involved with; state how his/her involvement has impacted State ______Zip______Home Phone ( ) ______the organization; describe how the nominee’s involvement exemplifies Marygrove’s ideals of competence, compassion Home Phone ( ) ______Business Phone ( ) ______and commitment. Business Phone ( ) ______E-mail Address ______Supplemental documentation is strongly encouraged, e.g., E-mail Address ______vita, newspaper articles. ______If you are a Marygrove College alumna/us: Please return nomination form and letters of support no later than May 31, 2008, to: Graduation year ______and major Marygrove College ______Distinguished Alumni Awards 8425 W. McNichols Road ______Detroit, Michigan 48221-2599

r I have contacted the nominee to inform him/her of If you have any questions or need more information, you this nomination. are strongly encouraged to contact Diane Puhl, director of Alumni Relations, at 313.927.1443 or [email protected].