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During the visit, I was thrilled to Much of this can be credited to the listen as 40 of the organization’s research support we attract and local employees, including Google’s the important work we produce Director of On-Line Sales Grady with it. The University of Michigan Burnett (AB ’95), told what they had is a national leader in research, with majored in at U-M. Their academic more than $820 million in expendi- roots stretch from English literature tures this past fiscal year dedicated to and the history of art, to business projects running the gamut from the administration, marketing and com- humanities to advanced engineering. puter science. Google Co-Founder Our results often provide the basis and President, Products Larry Page for technology transfer, licensing and (BSECO ’95) is also an alumnus business development. This research with an obvious appreciation for is critical not only in the discovery or the value of doing business in the creation of new knowledge, but also U-M neighborhood. in the preparation of our students to be economic contributors. Google’s move here extends its rela- tionship with the U-M. In 2005, we The Spanish aerospace company became the first public university Grupo Aernnova recently announced

LIN JONES, PHOTO UM SERVICES to work with Google to digitize our plans to bring 600 new jobs to the library collections, offering infor- Ann Arbor area for its aerospace mation seekers around the world engineering center. The company extraordinary access to our holdings. reportedly considered 15 sites around the nation, but settled on Expected to employ up to 1,000 southeast Michigan due in large part people in Ann Arbor, Google to the strong engineering programs brought AdWords to the community found at the U-M and other area to capitalize on the human talent universities. at the University of Michigan and the region’s other leading research As you will read in this publication, Dear Friends, institutions. The move underscores your philanthropy helps spark such the major role the U-M plays in important economic development. Earlier this summer, advancing the economy, not only Whether in support of programs that I had the wonderful opportunity in our own backyard, but across sharpen math and science education, to help celebrate an economic mile- our state and around the world. endowments that keep the University stone for the University of Michigan attractive to top professors who con- Last fall, the U-M joined with Michi- and the City of Ann Arbor. duct innovative research, or funding gan State University and Wayne State for internships that provide students As part of a delegation of U-M University to form the University with invaluable work experience, officials, I toured Google’s new Research Corridor, an alliance to donors connect the University of downtown offices for its AdWords strengthen and diversify our region’s Michigan with the economy. division. Google announced its plans economy. As proof of our collective to open the operation here last year, economic impact, a recent independ- Sincerely, and has since moved into the office ent analysis revealed that U-M, MSU space at the intersection of Division and WSU helped create 68,803 jobs and Liberty streets, just blocks from in the state in 2006, with a net eco- the heart of Central Campus. nomic benefit of $12.8 billion. Mary Sue Coleman 13565_text 11/5/07 3:51 PM Page 1

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Professors at the 2 Heart of the Economy Knowledge in Action Donor-funded professorships play a pivotal 10 The success of Michigan graduates can role in making Michigan attractive to academic innovators, whose research often has important be frequently traced to the impact of a economic ramifications. donor gift. Discover how philanthropy prepares students for the marketplace.

The Entrepreneurial Edge 6 Philanthropy provides tomorrow’s start-up Making a Difference business leaders with the tools to hone 13 The latest news on transformative their entrepreneurial skills. gifts throughout the University.

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LIN JONES, UM PHOTO SERVICES PROFESSORSHIPS HELP MICHIGAN Connect with theEconomy MMPEI Director Prof. Gary Was In June, the DTE Energy Foundation gave institutions around the world, and the University has (BSENE ’75), center, thanks Michigan’s knowledge economy a charge by endowing to be proactive in order to hire and retain the best of DTE Energy’s Frederick Shell, the DTE Energy Professorship of Advanced Energy the best.“Human capital is highly mobile,”notes U-M right, and Robert Buckler (BSEME ’71, MSE ’73), Research. The Professorship, housed in the College of Provost Teresa Sullivan,“and professors are perhaps president and COO of Engineering, will be closely affiliated with the Michigan the best example of this statement. Top professors Detroit Edison and DTE Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute, U-M’s hub for the become internationally known through their research Energy Foundation board study of energy technology and policy, and will drive and publications, and there is great competition for the member, left, for the new research in areas including carbon-neutral energy top scholars—not just from other public universities, Michigan professorship in sources, storage and conversion, transportation and but especially from private universities, whose endow- advanced energy research. fuels, and sustainability. ments have greatly increased. We are also seeing much more competition from foreign institutions.” “This grant, one of the largest our Foundation has ever made, underscores DTE Energy’s commitment to lead- What does it take to catch—and keep—a star? One of ing our state and industry in creating an energy future the most effective inducements is an endowed position, that is sustainable and that offers reliable, affordable which provides faculty members with resources that energy,”said Frederick E. Shell, DTE Energy vice presi- maximize their ability to conduct important research. SCOTT GALVIN, U-M PHOTO SERVICES dent of corporate and government affairs and president Provost Sullivan said she would like to see the number of the DTE Energy Foundation. of endowed professorships at Michigan grow from its current total of 437 to more than 1,000.“From my per- Gifts like this one demonstrate the power of endowed spective, U-M is on the low end in faculty endowment,” professorships, which combine recognition of a faculty she notes.“This means that if a faculty member gets a recipient’s past accomplishments with the resources to terrific offer from another school, we have to scramble support future research. In short, endowed professor- to try to come up with something comparable.” ships help transform philanthropy into research, and research into innovation, with effects that resonate Faculty support is one of the pillars of The Michigan throughout the global economy. Difference campaign, which has already raised gifts to endow 169 new professorships. Twenty of these were Talent on the Move: The Race for Innovation created through the President’s Donor Challenge. Universities are competing for talent like never before. The Challenge reached this goal in just seven months, Michigan professors are routinely recruited by peer a full half year ahead of schedule.

2 Connecting with the Economy 13565_text 11/5/07 3:51 PM Page 3 MARTIN VLOET,MARTIN U-M PHOTO SERVICES “…endowments sustain research in critical areas while giving the University the means to recruit top researchers.” – U-M Provost Teresa Sullivan

Knowledge is Power of their research. By allowing universities to own and market new Top research talent provides value to Michigan in at least two technologies originally developed under federal sponsorship, ways. First, University research can be a powerful economic Bayh-Dole released the enormous forces of innovation pent engine, employing investigators and staff, training students, up on the nation’s campuses. The result has been a revolution and utilizing specialized facilities and equipment. In 2006, the in information technology, life sciences and alternative energy University was ranked the number one public university in the research, among other areas. This creative outpouring is evident country in research dollars, according to data collected by the in recent data from the Association of American Universities, National Science Foundation. Most of the research funding the which has found that research that used to generate market University receives flows right back out into the economy; the applications over the course of 20 to 25 years now often does U-M expended nearly $823 million in research funds during so in just two years. Endowed chairs play an important role in fiscal year 2007 alone. encouraging this kind of innovation at Michigan. But research also generates the knowledge and technology that “Industry relations and interactions are so important, and stimulate longer-term economic growth. The U-M Office of especially in this part of the country,”Vice President Forrest says. Technology Transfer reports that over just the last six years “As a catalyst for the economy, tech transfer fits right into the University researchers have filed 755 patent applications and sweet spot of the whole situation.” launched 55 start-ups, resulting in almost $72 million in Take, for example, the energy research conducted by the Michi- royalties and equity sales. gan Memorial Phoenix Institute (MMPEI)—a beneficiary, along This kind of value creation is the latest manifestation of Michi- with the College of Engineering, of the DTE Energy Professor- gan’s longstanding commitment to the public good. And support ship. The Institute is true-blue Michigan in its synthesis of tradi- for innovative faculty is an important expression of that commit- tion and innovation. Created in 1948, the Phoenix Project was ment. But, as Vice President for Research a product of Michigan’s very first fundraising campaign. It was Stephen Forrest (MS ’74 PhD ’79) explains, originally charged with supporting research into the peaceful entrepreneurship doesn’t necessarily come uses of atomic energy, but that mission has now been broadened naturally.“Entrepreneurship is not a main- to encourage interdisciplinary research that promotes energy stream activity for most professors,”Forrest security, environmental responsibility and economic prosperity. notes.“Endowed chairs give them the prestige The effort has garnered national attention, with U.S. Energy and freedom to pursue entrepreneurial activi- Secretary Samuel Bodman recently singling out Michigan as one ties when they might not have been able to do of the nation’s most important partners in new automotive and

SCOTT GALVIN, U-M PHOTO SERVICES U-M PHOTO SCOTT GALVIN, so otherwise… . The funds encourage people energy research. to move their science from the lab bench to The DTE Energy Professorship of Advanced Energy Research something more appealing for practical use.” Stephen Forrest is a major contributor toward the goal of a secure, affordable U-M Vice President The DTE Energy Professorship is a great and sustainable energy future. This newly-endowed professor- for Research example, fueling alternative energy research ship exemplifies the best kind of relationship between industry that draws on Michigan’s deep knowledge base to generate real and academia—one that generates knowledge which benefits economic and social benefits. society as a whole. The route from lab to market travels by way of technology trans- Provost Sullivan sees it as proof of the power of endowed profes- fer. Although university researchers have been creating new tech- sorships in general.“The DTE Energy Professorship of Advanced nologies since the dawn of science, the modern explosion in tech Energy Research is a good example of how endowments sustain transfer started in 1980, when an important piece of intellectual research in critical areas,”she says,“while giving the University property legislation, the Bayh-Dole Act, lifted the barriers pre- the means to recruit top researchers.” venting American scientists from tapping the economic potential — Jim Reische Leaders&Best Fall 2007 3 13565_text 11/5/07 3:51 PM Page 4

UROP DONORS HELP CULTIVATE TOMORROW’S RESEARCH TALENT Why Support The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), allows hundreds of University of Michigan freshmen and sophomores to engage in research projects with distinguished faculty in all academic fields and disciplines. SCOTT GALVIN, U-M PHOTO SERVICES For many, it will be the first step on the road to a research career and perhaps the creation of a technology or innovation of lasting value. Begun in 1989 with 14 stu- dent/faculty partnerships, UROP today serves approxi- mately 1,200 students, who are engaged in research partnerships with more than 600 faculty members. “Students are involved in cutting-edge research projects all over campus,” says UROP Director Sandra Gregerman (MS ’80), “from applications of nanotech- nology for drug delivery to economic development projects benefiting the State of Michigan.” Donor generosity helps sustain UROP’s extensive menu of opportunities. Representative contributions to the Program include gifts totaling $300,000 from Robert Horwitz (AB ’74) and Catherine Redlich (AB ’71, CERTT EDUC ’71, AM ’73), of Ridgewood, N.J., and $125,000 in contributions from the Irvin Stern Foundation to support Community-Based Research Fellows. These Fellows work with nonprofit organizations in many areas that impact economic progress, such as workforce transportation, computer literacy training, and helping inner-city kids stay in school. In addition, a $50,000 gift from Terry (BSC ’81) and Tori Michael Wellman (above) Rosen, of Hillsborough, Calif., with matching funds from PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING the Amgen Foundation, helps fund summer fellowships AND CREATOR OF THE MORRIS WELLMAN FACULTY in the life sciences. Fred (AB ’66) and Eileen Cohen, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP of Mamaroneck, N.Y., and A. Rama (AM ’87, MBA ’87) Michael Wellman developed a successful e-commerce venture early and Tomoko Krishna, of Greenwich, Conn., have each in his professional career at the U-M. To ensure that subsequent committed an estimated $50,000 in support of students conducting social science, economics and business, generations of Michigan’s junior faculty enjoy similar opportunities international, and humanities research. A recent commit- to move their ideas out of the lab and into the economy, he endowed ment of $10,000 from Marc (AB ’82, MBA ’84) and the Morris Wellman Faculty Development Assistant Professorship Lori (MBA ’84) Robinson, of Short Hills, N.J., in addition in 2000. It was a unique way for Wellman to demonstrate his grati- to their previous $20,000 in contributions to the program, tude to Michigan.“It seemed fitting” he says,“to channel my gift to which were matched dollar-for-dollar by Pfizer, will faculty early in their career, (when they) may gain special benefit increase the total impact of their support to $50,000. from resources to pursue new ideas not yet well-formed enough to “Donor support is critical to providing these opportunities secure sponsored research funding.” for our students,” says Gregerman. “We know our The first two recipients of the Wellman Professorship achieved program is making a difference. It’s important to make tenure and chose to remain at U-M—a key goal of the University’s sure that continues to happen.” drive to create new professorships. Jason Flinn, the third Wellman — Jeff Mortimer Professor, is a faculty member in the Division of Computer Science For further information visit www.lsa.umich.edu/urop/ and Engineering.

4 Connecting with the Economy 13565_text 11/5/07 3:51 PM Page 5 t Professorships? A donor and three professors who hold endowed positions discuss the impact of philanthropy on academic and research excellence at the U-M.

Jason Flinn, MORRIS WELLMAN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING His studies focus on distributed computing, a system in which MP3 players, digital cameras and DVRs. The group has also computing problems are solved by dividing them into compo- discovered new methods for extending battery life in laptops, nents that can be distributed across a network of computers. The cell phones and other mobile computing devices. results from those computers are then reassembled into a com- “The Wellman chair has made my research team more agile plete solution—a process that allows for more efficient problem- by giving us the ability to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for solving and more reliable storage. Flinn’s research group has now our research needs,”Flinn said.“On a more personal level, receiv- created a new, distributed file system that manages the digital ing the Wellman chair is a great honor for me. It was a pleasant home by automatically disseminating information from a house- surprise to receive such encouragement early in my career.” hold’s computer to its consumer electronics devices, including

Virginia R. Young, CECIL J. AND ETHEL M. NESBITT PROFESSOR OF ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS As Americans live longer, more and more retirees have to confront “If it weren’t for the Nesbitt chair, I’d still be on the faculty at the worrisome possibility of outliving their wealth. Virginia UW-Madison,”Young said.“Coming to U-M and holding the Young’s work in mathematics and actuarial science is creating chair has brought me into closer contact with researchers in important new techniques for developing wise investment strate- financial mathematics, such as my collaborator, Erhan Bayraktar. gies and helping individuals save for a lifetime. Her prize-winning Our partnership has been extremely productive, and it’s some- co-authored paper,“Forecasting Social Security Actuarial thing I would never have experienced if the Nesbitt chair hadn’t Assumptions,”proposes new, more accurate methods for predict- brought me to Michigan.” ing the federal government’s Social Security liabilities, which can be used to inform sound public policy, ensuring retirement benefits for all Americans.

Steven Goldstein, HENRY RUPPENTHAL FAMILY PROFESSOR OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND BIOENGINEERING Through his work on bone formation adaptation and regenera- team’s latest experiments use spectroscopic technology to measure tion, Steven Goldstein (MS ’77, PhD ’81) is helping create new not just the quantity but the quality of a patient’s bone mass—a therapeutic treatments and diagnostics that can build healthier key factor in the early and accurate diagnosis of osteoporosis. bones. With a group of U-M colleagues, he has developed an array “Government agencies typically have to focus their support on of surgical instruments and artificial joint replacements that are research that is highly likely to produce expected answers,”Gold- or will be commercially marketed, offering surgeons new ways to stein said.“So who backs the high risk-high payoff projects? The reconstruct bones and joints. His work has also led to a new gene- funds from the Ruppenthal Chair have allowed me to pursue new therapy technique for treating difficult-to-heal ailments: every- ideas by supporting brilliant young scientists-in-training and thing from fractures and tendon injuries to diabetic ulcers. His their research, helping me keep my work moving forward.”

— Compiled by Jim Reische

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hen it comes Wto teaching entrepreneurship, the University of Michigan is anything but a start-up. Indeed, the first courses in entrepreneur- ship were offered by the Stephen M. Ross School of Business more than eight decades ago, and in 1999, a joint com- Building mitment of $10 million from Samuel the Zell and Ann Lurie established The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, the fulcrum Entrepreneurial for entrepreneurial studies at the U-M. Sustained since its founding through the contributions and counsel of Mindset successful entrepreneurs, the Institute today delivers an action-based, inter-

With their lead support for The Samuel Zell and Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, disciplinary experience designed to Ann Lurie (HLLD '03), below, and Samuel Zell (AB '63, JD '66, HLLD '05), above left and below, prepare future generations of job have played a key role in the education of future innovators at the U-M. The Instititute is named for creators. Its programs reflect the Zell and Robert Lurie (BSEIE '64, MSE '66), Ann Lurie’s late husband, pictured above right. entrepreneurial roots of its namesakes, who met as Michigan students in the 1960s and expanded their friendship into a highly successful entrepreneurial enterprise, encompassing oil, gas, insurance and real estate. “Those who support us understand that successful economies are built on a robust entrepreneurial community,” said Thomas Kinnear (PhD ’72), the Institute’s executive director and the Eugene Applebaum Professor of Entre- preneurial Studies at the Ross School.

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“Those who support us understand that successful economies are built on a robust entrepreneurial community.” —Thomas Kinnear, Zell Lurie Institute Executive Director

“Our donors are people who have prospered MBAs may receive independent study credit WARREN P. WILLIAMSON III COLLABORATIVE by being entrepreneurial. They understand or compensation through the Institute for ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE. that entrepreneurship can be taught, and they researching, developing and writing a case This new interdisciplinary program chal- are looking to a place where their support can and the supporting teaching notes. lenges Ross School and College of Engineer- make a difference.” ing students through collaborative, entrepre- MARCEL GANI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. neurial coursework that provides in-depth The Institute’s range of entrepreneurial Created in 2000 with funding from Marcel exposure to the endeavors, from business planning to venture Gani (MBA ’78), chief of staff for Juniper commercializa- capital analysis and investment to in-field Networks, of Sunnyvale, Calif., the program tion process. Its training, enriches a curriculum that features provides Ross School MBAs with placement curriculum is more than 20 entrepreneurial electives. and funding resources to participate in designed to Donor supported programs include: 12-week summer internships in start-ups deepen students’ and venture capital firms across the nation. DARE TO DREAM GRANTS FOR STUDENT appreciation for It typically places about 24 students each START-UPS. With leadership support from technological summer in about 20 businesses. The Program Arbor Drugs founder and Arbor Investments innovation and highlights a commitment to in-field experi- president Eugene Applebaum, of Bloomfield the best business ence for Ross students. That focus is also Hills, Mich., Dare to Dream provides coach- practices required reflected in the School’s popular Multidisci- Warren “Bud” P. Williamson III ing, training and financial resources for to bring them plinary Action Program (MAP), which places students interested in launching their own to market. The Initiative is funded by student teams within start-up businesses, tra- businesses. In 2006 – 07, the program pro- Warren “Bud” P.Williamson III (BSEEE ’52, ditional corporations and public companies vided in excess of $107,000 to more than 40 MBA ’54), chairman of Skye Management in world-wide. The seven-week MAP assign- undergraduate and graduate student teams. Loveland, Ohio.“As an engineer and a busi- ments include development of business plans, ness school grad, I appreciate the need to MICHIGAN BUSINESS CHALLENGE. This Insti- new product identification and formulation bridge the gap between the people who have tute-sponsored, campus-wide competition of strategies for market entry. rewards students’ bright ideas for new busi- the technical skills and those with the skills WOLVERINE VENTURE FUND. With contribu- nesses by presenting the $15,000 Pryor-Hale on the business side,”Williamson said.“For tions from multiple donors, the $3.5 million Award to the student team with the best years people have been learning this the hard Wolverine Venture Fund (WFV) was created business plan. Last year, 36 teams competed way. I think there is a better way.” in 1997 to provide business students with in the contest, which included four rounds Such programs are but a handful of the ways hands-on due-diligence experience and the of face-to-face interactions with a panel of donors help Michigan educate future innova- opportunity to invest in promising start-ups. judges from the business world. The Chal- tors to drive markets at home and abroad. Approximately 25 students currently play a lenge evolved from earlier competitions The support highlights their belief in the direct role in the WFV’s operation. Since its funded by the late Millard H. Pryor Jr. value of the Institute’s mission and the inception, the Fund has invested in nine (AB ’55, MBA ’57), of West Hartford, U-M’s ability to be a force for economic start-ups. Four of these companies have U-M Conn., in honor of his deceased father, growth and innovation research and technology development roots, Millard H. Pryor (AB ’25, AM ’27), and including: HandyLab, which creates medical “I truly believe that in the long run this the estate of the late Clayton Hale (AB ’24), diagnostic testing products; Nanocerox, country will be sustained by the small ideas a Business School donor, professor, and Hale which produces nanoscale materials used in (of start-ups) rather than by the big conglom- Auditorium namesake, whose son, William products ranging from military armor to erates,”Williamson said.“Support for the Hale, serves as a Zell Lurie sponsor. lighting sensors; NanoBio, a dermatological Ross School is a good place to start.” ENTREPRENEURIAL CASE WRITING PROGRAM. products producer; and IntraLase, a provider — Paul Gargaro With the sponsorship of Paul Brentlinger of advanced laser technology for ophthalmo- (AB ’50, MBA ’51), a partner in Cleveland’s logical use. The Fund’s first investment, For additional information on the Zell Lurie Morgenthaler Ventures, this Zell-Lurie IntraLase, went public in 2004 and returned Institute, visit www.zli.bus.umich.edu Institute program encourages student more than $1 million to the WVF. creation of educational case studies. Ross

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CREATING NEW EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS BY reducing the burden of student loans

Stanley Frankel In programs across the University, in 2000 through an anonymous gift of donors help equip students with the tools $2.5 million. Since then, numerous FRANKEL to succeed in the workplace. Philan- donors have helped expand the program COMMERCIALIZATION thropists to the Stephen M. Ross School of through both expendable and endowed FUND Business and the Michigan Law School gifts. Most recently, an expendable gift Early stage venture capital also provide graduates with the financial of $1 million from another anonymous experience for Ross MBAs flexibility to pursue careers that best fit donor established the John W. Reed Law their professional passions. School Loan Repayment Assistance Pro- Established in 2005 through the gram Fund. Donors who have chosen Graduates of both schools are well pre- generosity of Stanley Frankel to support the Law School’s Debt Man- pared to land lucrative legal or corporate (AB ’63, MBA ’64), head of Troy, agement Program can take pride in positions in prestigious organizations, yet, Mich.-based Frankel Associates, giving to one of the most comprehensive for some, school loan obligations can limit a commercial real estate devel- and progressive programs of its kind in their inclination to pursue lower paying opment and management com- the nation. jobs in the non-profit and public sectors. pany, the Frankel Commercializa- By funding the schools’ loan assistance The Ross School’s Loan Repayment Assis- tion Fund leverages the talents programs, donors deliver a range of tance Program (LRAP), meanwhile, plays of Stephen M. Ross School professional possibilities for these new an important part in attracting students of Business MBA students to contributors to the economy. to Michigan who are interested in public increase the number of success- service, while helping meet non-profits’ “Through my experience at the U-M ful commercial enterprises. demands for skilled managers. Ross Law School’s Child Advocacy Law Clinic, “This is a real-world experience graduates who have benefited from I realized that I needed a masters of social that benefits both the MBA stu- LRAP work in such organizations as the work degree to be equipped to safeguard dents and the U-M Business Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Nature the best interests of children,”said Jared S. School,” Frankel said. Conservancy, the National Renewable Stein (JD ’04, MSW ’05).“But adding Energy Laboratory and the Global As part of the program, the debt for an MSW onto my entirely loan- Philanthropy Forum. Frankel Fellows analyze invest- financed law school expenses would ment opportunities to move have been financial suicide. Were it not Fully funded by donors since its inception promising business concepts for the support of the Law School’s Debt in 1997, LRAP recently received an to the point where they are ready Management Program, which covers a endowment gift of $172,864 from the for early stage venture-capital substantial portion of my law school debt, BBA and MBA classes of 2007. One investment. Investments of up to there is no way I would be able to be a graduate, who wished to remain anony- $100,000 can be made by the public interest professional at Advocates mous, offered a $30,000 challenge gift to Fund’s student teams under the for Children.” classmates, which resulted in 98 percent guidance of Managing Director participation by graduating MBAs and Law’s Debt Management Program, which Tom Porter (MBA ’67), a 20-year 58 percent participation by BBAs. provides long-term financial resources to venture capital veteran. a broad range of graduates, was endowed — Gail Flynn

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happens in the classes here at U-M as well Supporting a as what happens in school systems. “We want to show people with strong subject matter knowledge that teaching can be a fruit- ful way to use it. Bringing new science and new mathematical knowledge into schools to bright IDEA motivate kids can be pretty challenging. It is a creative activity and a thoughtful activity, and for math and science education it can actually do some good for the world.” Coppola said the IDEA Institute is focused long-term on “creating and implementing ALUMS’ GIFT HELPS LAUNCH NEW EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE innovative, research-based instructional materials and methods; building programs Among the crises facing America’s proficient in math and science. And American that promote diverse and interdisciplinary schools, perhaps the most severe is the worsen- students ranked 29th in math proficiency ing shortage of qualified teachers in many worldwide, according to a recent study of 34 parts of the country. The problem is especially developed nations by the Organization for acute in subjects such as math and science, Economic Cooperation and Development. where talented students are often lured onto “Cathy and I have a deep interest in making more lucrative and prestigious career paths. math and science curriculums more engaging This trend poses serious, long-term conse- and accessible to young people,”said Horwitz, quences for U.S. competitiveness in the “with the dual goal of encouraging more high-tech global economy. students to major in these areas once they A $1.25 million contribution from Robert reach college, and to attract more math and Horwitz (AB ’74) and Catherine Redlich science teachers. (AB ’71, CERTT EDUC ’71, AM ’73) of “The U.S. is on the brink of losing its inter- Ridgewood, N.J., will help reverse this drift national competitiveness due to a lack of through its support for the inaugural initiative these skills in the workforce.” of the new Instructional Development & Robert Horwitz and Catherine Redlich Education Assessment (IDEA) Institute. Chemistry Prof. Brian Coppola and School approaches to education; and exploring A joint project of the College of Literature, of Education Associate Dean Joseph Krajcik teaching and learning with colleagues in Science, and the Arts and the School of Educa- serve as the Institute’s co-directors. Krajcik international settings to promote a more tion, the Institute promotes faculty collabor- said the Institute seeks to enrich the teaching global understanding of education.” ation to address educational challenges in talent pool, which has benefits in the class- middle school through graduate school. room and beyond. Redlich and Horwitz have also made recent campaign contributions totaling $300,000 Its math and science efforts come amid sober- “The idea is to increase the science, technology to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity ing statistics. A 2005 report from the National education, and mathematics pipeline through Program (see related story on page 4) Science Foundation found that just one-third improved teaching,”said Krajcik.“This and $30,000 for a teaching award in LSA’s of U.S. fourth and eighth graders and fewer provides a real solid opportunity for us to Department of Chemistry. than 20 percent of 12th graders were actually make a difference, both in what — Jeff Mortimer

TOYOTA USA FOUNDATION FUELS NEW EQUATION FOR MATH EDUCATION

To help prepare high school students for success in the knowledge improving math understanding and instruction among high school economy, the Toyota USA Foundation has shifted into high gear, teachers in Wayne County, where fewer than 25 percent of high providing the University of Michigan-Dearborn with the tools to help school students each year complete a college preparation sequence Detroit area educators strengthen their skills as math teachers. in math. With schools beginning to implement the state’s rigorous new graduation requirements, the Foundation’s gift will equip Earlier this summer, the Foundation awarded $200,000 to the High teachers from the state’s most populous county to teach students School Beginning Algebra Academy, a joint project of the UM-Dear- the knowledge and skills they need for college and careers. born’s Center for Mathematics Education and the Wayne County Regional Educational Services Agency. The Academy is charged with

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$50 million commitment to Cardiovascular Center’s lasting leadership

A $50 million commitment to the Cardiovas- “We’re thrilled to receive this landmark gift, cular Center (CVC) will pump critical resources which not only recognizes the efforts our Car- for advanced treatment, research and education diovascular Center team has already made to into the facility. break down the barriers that can divide health specialties, but gives us strong incentives to Announced in late June—just weeks after continue those efforts,”said Robert Kelch, the CVC opened its new, 350,000-square-foot, (MD ’67, MDRES ’70) the U-M’s executive inpatient and outpatient building within the vice president for medical affairs and CEO of University of Michigan medical campus—the the U-M Health System. gift promotes a pioneering model for heart care that rewards cooperation and outstanding Founded in September 2000, the CVC brings results in clinical care, research and education. together all of the Health System’s specialists in According to the donor, this approach can preventing, treating and studying heart disease, provide an important example not only for blood vessel disorders and stroke—from other heart centers, but also for all types of cardiac surgeons and intensive-care nurses to health care facilities. laboratory scientists, cardiologists and heart- imaging specialists. Its new five-story building The first $25 million is being provided over provides a single home for much of the Center’s 10 years. The CVC will receive the remaining clinical care for adult patients. It includes eight $25 million when it meets goals agreed upon operating rooms, 11 suites for minimally inva- by the donor and the Center’s leadership. These sive procedures, 48 inpatient beds, including benchmarks are based on customer satisfaction, 24 intensive care beds, outpatient clinics, and collaboration among scientists and physicians, many amenities. clinical outcomes, research contributions and excellence in education. For further details on the U-M Cardiovascular Center, visit www.umcvc.org

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Taubman’s $22 million gift launches medical research institute A $22 million gift to the University of Michigan James Woolliscroft, M.D. (MDRES ’80), dean of Health System is making possible a new and the Medical School; Kim Eagle, M.D., a director of extraordinary institute—one with a mission the U-M Cardiovascular Center; Eva Feldman, of supporting fundamental M.D., who was the first Taubman Scholar chosen; JACK KENNY research to advance the A. Alfred Taubman (HLLD ’91); and Jeffrey Miro understanding of the causes, (JD ’67), a Michigan-based attorney and adjunct treatment and prevention professor at the U-M Law School. of a broad range of human “We are on the doorstep of amazing scientific dis- diseases. coveries that will dramatically improve the health The A. Alfred Taubman Med- of people around the world,”says Taubman, who ical Research Institute, being attended the University of Michigan and has been established in the Medical one of the institution’s most generous supporters School, is named for the with lifetime giving of more than $60 million.“I retail pioneer, whose funding am delighted to be able to support the important and vision led to its creation. research of the University’s talented scientists Taubman’s gift creates an and physicians. I am especially proud that their endowment whose earnings groundbreaking work is being done right here will fund the Institute and in Michigan.” the research of individual The first five scholars are: Taubman Scholars within the Institute for generations Valerie Castle, M.D. (MDRES ’90), Ravitz to come. Foundation Professor of Pediatrics and chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Communi- The first five Taubman A. Alfred Taubman cable Diseases; Scholars have been chosen from among the Medical School’s top scientists. Each was selected Eva Feldman, (Ph.D. ’79, MD ’83), DeJong for his or her creativity and research that hold Professor of Neurology and head of the U-M the potential to significantly advance the develop- Program for Neurology Research & Discovery. ment of a cure or preventive treatment for a Her laboratory already has received $7 million human disease. from Taubman to fund research on the use of stem cells and other approaches to treat Each scientist will receive a three-year grant that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as will provide $200,000 per year for his or her labo- Lou Gehrig’s disease; ratory team to pursue new knowledge, leaving them free to explore the most promising possibil- David Pinsky, M.D., Ruth Professor of Internal ities. The scholars also will serve as advocates for Medicine, chief of the Division of Cardiovascular research, by taking part in U-M efforts to educate Medicine and a director of the U-M Cardiovas- the public about the importance of biomedical cular Center; research, and of public and private support for Yehoash Raphael, Ph.D., Williams Professor of such research. Otolaryngology and a member of U-M’s Kresge At the end of three years, the scholars’ grants may Hearing Research Institute; be renewed, and new scholars may be chosen from Max Wicha, M.D., Distinguished Professor of among the Medical School faculty by an oversight Oncology and founding director of the U-M committee chaired by U-M Executive Vice Presi- Comprehensive Cancer Center. dent for Medical Affairs Robert Kelch, (MD ’67, MDRES ’70). Committee members also include For more information, visit www.med.umich.edu

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Jeffries drives Law’s planned renovation, expansion; Munger illuminates the Law Quad’s historic beauty

Two multi-million dollar gifts to the University The gift will help fund lighting upgrades in of Michigan Law School are preserving the public areas of the William W. Cook Legal stature of its grand building and strengthening Research Building, including the Reading Room, the foundation for its future facilities expansion. and in Hutchins For the latter, Christopher Jeffries (JD ’74), Hall, which houses founder of Millennium Partners, a New York- classrooms. The

based real estate development firm, has provided comprehensive PHOTO UM SERVICES JONES, LIN a $5 million gift for the School’s planned build- lighting project ing and expansion project. is part of a larger refurbishment of “Michigan Law is a world-class legal educator, existing space at and a school of its stature requires a first-rate the School. That environment for learning, teaching, research refurbishment and clinical practice,”said Jeffries, a New York is slated for com- resident.“The Law School has been instrumental pletion in 2009 in my career path. I’m delighted to be able to when the School express my gratitude by supporting the celebrates its 150th building project.” Anniversary. Dean Evan Caminker says Jeffries’ gift has Charles T. Munger Caminker said Munger’s gift demonstrated a accelerated the Law School’s building campaign unique appreciation for the value of sustaining at a critical juncture for the School’s needs. the Law Quad as an architectural treasure “Consistent with its status as one of the top law on campus. schools in the world, Michigan Law has contin- “Our beautiful and grand Gothic buildings create ued to enroll outstanding students, hire out- one of the most inspiring settings for higher edu- standing faculty, and reshape its curriculum so cation anywhere in the country, but traditional as to maintain its ability to train great leaders of Gothic architecture often undervalues the impor- the bar, bench and business for the next genera- tance of interior lighting, and hence leaves its tion,”said Caminker.“But we need to upgrade inner beauty underappreciated,”Caminker said. and expand our facilities in order to continue “Thanks to Charlie, the public areas of the Law providing a top-notch legal education into the School will be more cheerful, bright and acces- 21st century. Chris Jeffries’ magnificent gift is sible than at any time in the School’s history.” the most recent indication that our alumni recognize the critical importance of high-quality A graduate of Harvard Law School, Munger and updated space to the educational enterprise. studied mathematics at Michigan in the 1940s. Now, with Chris’s partnership, new excitement He went on to found the LA law firm of Munger, for the building campaign is palpable.” Tolles & Olson. News of Jeffries’ generosity follows this sum- To learn more about the Law School’s building mer’s announcement of a $3 million gift to objectives, visit www.law.umich.edu the Law School from Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charles T. Munger, of Los Angeles, to fund lighting improvements within the Law Quadrangle, a campus landmark for more than eight decades.

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LSI Donors include: Donors bolster stem cell research at LSI

Herbert and Carol Amster, of Ann Arbor; The Center for Stem Cell Biology at the for Stem Cell Biology, who with his wife, University’s Life Sciences Institute (LSI) Dr. Theodora Ross, is also a donor to LSI’s Halima Cherif, of Ann Arbor; has raised nearly $400,000 in private the research initiative.“There is near- Ralph J. Gerson (JD ’75) and Erica Ward funds to support human embryonic universal agreement among experts (JD ’75), of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; stem cell research currently not eligible on the potential of stem cell research Tom (AB ’74) and Katherine (MS ’94) for federal grant funding. to transform the future of science and medicine. Fortunately, private philan- Goldberg, of Bloomfield Hills; “Stem cell research represents one of the thropists have stepped in to ensure that Ann E. Gormley, Frank Gormley (AB ’84) most significant opportunities ever for critical research continues.” and Peggy Northcott, all of Birmingham, private philanthropy to play a leadership Mich., in memory of Jack Gormley; role in medical research and public For more on the stem cell project, visit health,”said Sean Morrison, director http://stemcell.umich.edu. James (BGS ’77) and Kathy Hackett, of of the University of Michigan Center Grand Rapids, Mich.;

William (BSEAA ’65, MBA ’67, MS ’68, PhD ’69) and Valerie (ABED ’65, CERTT EDUC ’65, AM ’76) Hall, of Winnetka, Ill.; Hartwell rewards U-M for “Top Ten” bio-med research The Ludy Family Foundation, of Ann Arbor;

Michele May (BBA ’74) and David Walt GREGORY FOX PHOTOGRAPHY (BS ’74), of Boston;

Regent Olivia P. Maynard (MSW ’71) and S. Olof Karlstrom (AB ’58, CERTT EDUC ’59, JD ’64), of Goodrich, Mich.;

Regent Rebecca McGowan and Michael Staebler (JD ’69), of Ann Arbor;

Paul (AB ’74) and Susan Blanch (BSN ’74, PhD ’82) Meister, of North Hampton, N.H.;

The Mosaic Foundation of Rita and Peter Heydon, of Ann Arbor;

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, of Flint, Mich.;

Regent Emeritus Philip (AB ’60) and Kathy Power, of Ann Arbor;

Theodora Ross and Center Director Sean Morrison, of Ann Arbor; Prof. Victor C. Yang, left, with graduate research associates Beata Chertok, center, and Allan David Swanna and LSI Director Alan Saltiel, of Ann Arbor; For the second consecutive year, The Through its unique and selective funding

Jonathan M. (BGS ’92) and Stacey Hartwell Foundation, of Memphis, process, the Foundation provides finan- (AB ’92) Satovsky, of Port Washington, N.Y.; Tenn., has named the University of cial support to stimulate discovery in Michigan one of its Top Ten Centers in early-stage biomedical research that it Edward and Jane (BFA ’83) Schulak, Biomedical Research. hopes will benefit children. of Birmingham; The designation honors institutions that The Hartwell Foundation inspires such Robert S. and Julia Taubman, of excel in biomedical research that shows innovation and achievement by offering Bloomfield Hills. promise for serving children’s health. individual researchers at designated

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institutions an opportunity to realize their professional goals. Last year, the U-M received GALVIN,SCOTT U-M PHOTO SERVICES funding from the Foundation in two categories to support researchers in biomedical investigations. Victor C. Yang, the Albert B. Prescott Professor of Pharmaceutics in the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was selected for a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award of $100,000 a year for three years to support his study,“Synchronized MRI and Drug Therapy Research for Pediatric Brain Tumors.” Stephanie Kadison, a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School, received a two-year Hartwell Foundation Fellow- ship with $50,000 to be awarded annually. The fellowship supports investigators in the early stages of their biomedical research careers. Based Post-Doctoral Fellow Stephanie Kadison, left, and on this year’s recognition, Michigan will again her research mentor, Associate Prof. Catherine Krull nominate candidates for biomedical research awards and fellowships. For further information on The Hartwell Foundation, visit www.thehartwellfoundation.org

Chang Professorship extends generous record at Engineering

Through their recent $2 million gift to establish the The new professorship brings their Michigan Differ- T.C. Chang Professorship in Engineering, Wai (MSE ence campaign giving to $3.25 million and addresses ’75) and Glenda (MPH ’75) Chang, of Danville, a key priority for Michigan, said David C. Munson, Calif., have added to their legacy of support for inno- the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering. vative scholarship and research, student access, and “Endowed pro- first-rate facilities at the College of Engineering. fessorships help The Changs, whose son, Christopher, is pursuing an the College of undergraduate degree at the College, earlier provided Engineering $1 million to help construct and enhance the Com- attract, reward puter Science and Engineering Building. They have and retain outstanding faculty,”he said.“By establish- also given $250,000 to create the Chang Endowed ing the T.C. Chang Professorship in Engineering, Wai Scholarship to support outstanding undergraduates and Glenda Chang have affirmed the value of schol- in Engineering. Their commitment to the College arly excellence. The Changs once again have demon- includes Wai Chang’s service as a member of the strated their commitment to Michigan Engineering.” Engineering National Advisory Council.

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Nams advance leadership in Korean Studies A recent $2.3 million gift from Elder Museum of Art when he first came to Sang-Yong Nam (MCP ’66) and his Michigan as a student in 1964. Since wife, Moon-Sook, to the Korean Studies that time, he and his family have taken Program, combined with $2 million the lead in elevating the study of in previous contributions, provides Korean culture, language and art the College of Literature, Science, and on campus. the Arts (LSA) with the resources to “I wanted to correct this disparity and upgrade the Program from the current upgrade the status of my country in the designation to the Center for Korean intellectual landscape of Asian studies,” Studies. said Elder Nam, president and CEO of “Because of the Nams’ tremendous gen- Nam Building Management Company erosity, the Center for Korean Studies is in Ann Arbor. positioned to move to the forefront of The Nams University-wide support its field,”said LSA Dean Terrence J. includes scholarships at the Taubman MARTIN VLOET, UM PHOTO SERVICES UM PHOTO MARTIN VLOET, McDonald.“Their gifts will enable us to College of Architecture and Urban recruit world-class scholars, provide Planning, the acquisition of 250 works Elder Sang-Yong Nam unparalleled learning opportunities, of Korean art for the Museum, and the and fund innovative research that will Library’s purchase of books related to contribute significantly to the depth Korea. Sons Andrew (BSEME ’88, and breadth of new scholarship on MBA ’95) and Anthony (AB ’91) share Korea. The Nams’ gift will create a their parents’ educational vision. As legacy for decades to come.” president of the Korean Student Associ- Elder Nam was dismayed by the scarcity ation, Anthony spearheaded a petition of Korean literature in the University campaign that helped launch U-M’s Library and lack of Korean art in the Korean Studies Program in 1995.

Ross gift makes the Big House even better The Big House will be a little bigger— campus community,”said Ross, of and the cheering a little louder— thanks New York City.“I’m delighted to be to a $5 million gift from Stephen M. supporting a project that improves the Ross (BBA ’62) in support of the stadium and puts it in a position to Michigan Stadium addition. serve the Michigan community for future decades.” The expansion will add 83 suites and 3,200 club seats to the stadium, which Co-chair of The Michigan Difference has a current capacity of 107,501. The campaign, Ross is founder, chairman project also will provide new entry and and CEO of The Related Companies, exit points as well as dedicated seating a leading real estate company. His for fans with impaired mobility. In addi- extraordinary generosity to Michigan

HAROLD HECHLER PHOTOGRAPHY HAROLD tion, the creation of four corner towers includes a $100 million gift—the will direct more crowd noise back onto largest in U-M history—to the School Stephen M. Ross the field, increasing the Wolverines’ of Business, renamed in his honor, as home-field advantage well as a $5 million leadership gift for the Stephen M. Ross Academic Center. “Michigan Stadium and game day play an important role in creating a sense of

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Kellogg Foundation helps SPH build healthy communities

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, of Battle The grant extends the W.K. Kellogg Creek, Mich., has expanded its philan- Foundation’s support for SPH, including thropic commitment to the University of $5 million for its recently-opened, Michigan with a $2.59 million grant to 125,000-square-foot Cross- the School of Public Health (SPH). roads of Public Health addition and program. The grant enables the University’s new Over the years, the Foun- Center for Managing Chronic Disease to dation has contributed play a prominent role in the Foundation’s more than $92 million to Food & Fitness Initiative, a nationwide the University, including effort to promote policy and system leadership support for the change that ensures safe places for exer- W. K. Kellogg Eye Center in cise and recreation for children and the Department of Ophthalmology and access to healthy, locally-grown food. The Visual Sciences, and a recent $2 million funding will support the Center’s efforts gift to establish the W.K. Kellogg Founda- to help nine communities evaluate their tion Professorship in Community Infor- success in these areas. The Center also mation, the School of Information’s first will help track and assess policy changes endowed professorship. at the national and state level that pro- mote the goals of the Initiative.

van Sweden commitment encourages architectural and landscape design collaboration

From the Nichols Arboretum to the name of his parents, Johanna and shady lawns of the Diag, much of the Anthony van Sweden, at the A. Alfred University’s natural beauty is actually Taubman College of Architecture and the work of human hands. A leadership Urban Planning (TCAUP) and the intention from James A. van Sweden School of Natural Resources and Envi- (BARCH ’60), of Washington, D.C., ronment (SNRE), respectively. The which was estimated at $5 million at bequest also will create two professor- the time of commitment, will encourage ships in his name in Architecture and architectural design that places a contin- Landscape Architecture at TCAUP and ued emphasis on the integration of the SNRE. The professorships will bridge FOLEY PHOTOGRAPHY FOLEY natural and built environments. these often separate disciplines and encourage professional collaboration. “I was grateful to Michigan for provid- ing the foundation for the way I think An active member of the Director’s and create, and I wanted to return that Cabinet for Nichols Arboretum, van gift,”said van Sweden, whose landscape Sweden has been a guiding force behind architecture firm, Oehme van Sweden, the University Hospital’s new courtyard James A. van Sweden is acclaimed for its designs inspired by healing garden—the first step toward the American frontier. a long-term goal of connecting the Arboretum and U-M Medical Center. His planned gift will add to endowed scholarship funds in his name and in the

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Seigles know good food is great for Business

Mark (BBA ’80) and Robin Seigle, Seigle said.“I believe in the value of of Elgin, Ill., know the value of a good balancing the curriculum with the meal is often measured by the conversa- friendships and acquaintances that form tion it inspires. during the students’ time in the Business School. Personally, I know that some of For Mark Seigle, mealtimes at Michigan my strongest friendships were the ones nourished many of the friendships he still that I began 30 years ago at Michigan.” enjoys today. To help provide a similar experience for future students, the Seigles An active member of the University’s have committed $1 million to create the Partners in Leadership National Com- Seigle Café in the Stephen M. Ross School mittee, Mark Seigle served as president of Business’s new building. and co-owner of Chicago-based Seigle’s, Inc., a leading building supply company, “I felt that it was important to recognize before its recent sale. the value of the social side of education,” Mark and Robin Seigle

Grateful alums go on-line to build Maloy Scholarship

Six years after his death from has been touched by cancer in his or esophageal cancer, Bernard “Pat” her family. The scholarship committee, Maloy continues to inspire the which includes former Wolverine foot- students whose lives he touched. ball great and Kinesiology student Tyrone Wheatley, plans to award the Their devotion to Maloy, a former first scholarship when the endowment associate professor of sports manage- reaches $100,000. The ultimate goal is ment, is reflected in this fall’s on-line to raise $400,000 through this and auction, organized by a committee subsequent auctions to provide $5,000 of former students. Proceeds from yearly scholarships. the auction will establish a Division of Kinesiology scholarship in The sports memorabilia auction, held Maloy’s name. at www.umich.cmarket.com from Bernard “Pat” Maloy Oct. 15 until Nov. 4, includes such “As a mentor, Pat showed me options 1947–2001 items as a helmet autographed for my life that I never would have by U-M Heisman Trophy winner considered,”said Noel Cimmino Desmond Howard (AB ’92), of (BA ’94), who serves as co-chair of the Brecksville, Ohio, and a Super Bowl scholarship committee with Maloy’s XXXIX football autographed by widow, Nora Maloy (MHSA ’89, former U-M signal-caller and New DRPH ’00).“This scholarship will England Patriots star Tom Brady provide options for students dealing (BGS ’99), of Boston. A major sponsor, with cancer and create a legacy for a Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Company, professor who went to great lengths of Philadelphia, will contribute hun- to support his students.” dreds of other collegiate and profes- The scholarship will support a Kinesi- sional paraphernalia. ology student who has cancer, or who

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Chang Professorship honors a lifetime of medical excellence

Many people have heard of Chiang Kai-shek, chairman of Urology, was brought the legendary Chinese military and political over to treat Chiang Kai-shek’s uro- leader, but few know of his connection to Ann logic condition. Dr. Chang stayed on Arbor. While he was making an enormous in Ann Arbor as a urology instructor impact in the Far East, the Chinese Nationalist before returning to Taiwan in 1968 president looked west to two Michigan physi- to establish the Urological Training cians for specialized medical care. For one Program at the National Defense of these doctors, Cheng-Yang Chang (MDRES Medical Center, and to serve as Chiang ’67), the high-profile assignment would prove Kai-shek’s urologist. In 1971, he came an auspicious beginning to a distinguished back to Michigan to join the urology medical career. faculty and later developed U-M’s Pediatric Urology section, which has To commemorate their father’s remarkable made a critical difference for many service in medicine and in part answer the children and their families. He went on call of the President’s Donor Challenge for to practice in Flint with his wife, who professorships, Dr. Theodore Chang (MD ’91, served as business manager. MDRES ’96), a urologist in Albany, N.Y., and Hamilton Chang (BGS ’89), a Chicago invest- The Changs’ U-M ties extend beyond ment banker, have made a gift to the Medical medicine and reflect a family history School to endow a $2 million professorship in the arts. In April 2006, Dr. Cheng- True Blue support: brothers Hamilton, left, named the Cheng-Yang Chang Professorship Yang Chang presented the University and Dr. Theodore Chang, right, with their of Pediatric Urology. of Michigan Museum of Art with a father, Dr. Cheng-Yang Chang $1 million gift to support the construction of “We want to honor our parents, Dr. Cheng- a new wing, and with many valued paintings Yang Chang and Shirley Chang (MBA ’66, by his father, artist Ku-nien Chang, who is MPH ’75),”said Hamilton Chang,“and noted for his landscape and figurative works. acknowledge that much of what we have in “The Shirley Chang Gallery of Chinese Art,” our lives today is a result of our experiences named in honor of Dr. Chang’s wife, who died at Michigan.” in January 2006, will be one of five Asian art Dr. Cheng-Yang Chang came to the U-M in galleries to be located in the Museum’s new 1964 for a urology residency at the request of wing. The Museum will organize a major Dr. Reed Nesbit. The two met in Taiwan international touring exhibition dedicated when Dr. Nesbit , a young U-M surgeon and to the art of Ku-nien Chang for 2010.

Bryer Foundation supports disease research at UM-Flint

Bess Hurand, of Flint, and her husband, The Fund supports medical and biomedical Arthur, are giving medical research a shot in research into disease prevention and control the arm with a $500,000 gift from the Ben F. with an emphasis on cancer. The Foundation Bryer Foundation. The gift establishes the earlier provided UM-Flint with $60,000 to Dr. Ben F. Bryer Medical Research Fund at establish the Ben F. Bryer Foundation Endowed UM-Flint. It honors the wishes of Foundation Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships trustee Bess Hurand’s late brother, an accom- to nursing students based on merit and plished surgeon, scientist, educator and author. financial need.

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President issues new Donor Challenge for graduate student support

When President Mary Sue $1 million per donor; a $50,000 mini- Phase I Challenge. Brehm said he and Coleman issued her Donor Chal- mum gift requirement to establish a his wife, Delores (Dee), have a deep lenge last fall to generate support for new endowment; and a five-year time interest in medical research and are endowed professorships and financial limit on pledge payments. The Phase II now pleased to find this means to sup- aid for undergraduates, the response challenge will conclude once $40 mil- port outstanding Fordson graduates was overwhelming. Twenty new profes- lion has been committed. Through the who have succeeded as U-M under- sors were funded in just seven months, President’s match, gifts totaling $40 graduates and been accepted for enroll- while donor gifts for need-based stu- million would produce $60 million in ment in the Medical School. With the dent aid were at $18.5 million, and new support for graduate and profes- President’s matching funds from the rising, through September (see related sional students. Phase I and Phase II Challenges, the total of the Brehms’ undergraduate story next page). Brehm Helps Get It Rolling and graduate scholarship endowments This success inspired President Cole- With a $1 million gift to endow a will be $4.5 million. man to launch the President’s Donor new Scholarship Fund in the Medical Challenge: Phase II in September as School, William K. Brehm (BS ’50, a means of generating more financial MS ’52), of McLean, Va., has made aid for graduate and professional a lead-off commitment for the Presi- PHOTO UM SERVICES JONES, LIN students on the Ann Arbor campus. dent’s Donor Challenge: Phase II. The Challenge highlights Michigan’s mission to continue attracting top Brehm said he sees this opportunity graduate scholars who will be tomor- to support Michigan graduate students row’s professors, researchers, doctors, as a logical extension of two earlier lawyers, teachers and other profession- endowments he established for U-M als. To do this, the University must undergraduates. His special interest have the resources to provide financial has been to support outstanding young access to its acclaimed graduate and men and women who attended his professional programs. alma mater, Fordson High School, in Dearborn, Mich. The first of his under- Key elements of the Phase II Challenge graduate plans is merit-based, while include: a 1-for-2 President’s match for the second is need-based and matched expendable or endowment gifts up to dollar for dollar through the President’s Delores and William Brehm

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For further details, visit www.giving.umich.edu. U-M Donors prove up to the Challenge for undergraduate assistance

Donors continue to rise to President endow The Latricia Turner Fund, which Coleman’s Challenge for increased financial also provides financial aid for community support for undergraduates. or junior college transfers. Through August, nearly 5,800 supporters had • A $300,000 commitment from Stanford contributed $18.5 million to be matched dollar Lipsey (AB ’48) to the Office of Student Latricia Turner and Thomas McConnell for dollar by the President’s Donor Challenge Publications to support students who work GERGORY FOX PHOTOGRAPHY for need-based aid on the Ann Arbor campus. on The Michigan Daily student newspaper, the Such philanthropy plays a key role in keeping Michiganensian yearbook, and the Gargoyle the University accessible to promising students, humor magazine. In 2005, Lipsey made a regardless of their financial circumstances. $3 million gift to renovate the Student Publi- Recent financial aid gifts matched through the cations Building. To honor this generosity, Challenge include: the recently re-opened campus landmark has been re-named the Stanford Lipsey Student • A $405,000 contribution from Latricia Turner Publications Building. (AB ’77), of Atherton, Calif., to establish the Turner-McConnell Family Scholarship Fund • A $250,000 gift from former Michigan Stanford Lipsey in the College of Literature, Science, and the football standout and current St. Louis Rams BENTLEY HISTORICAL LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Arts (LSA). The Fund will support transfer player, James B. Hall (AB ’99), of Franklin, students from junior and community colleges Mich., to the Department of Intercollegiate in the state of Michigan who have financial Athletics in support of the Michigan Athletics need. The commitment complements an ear- Degree Completion Program. The program lier gift from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides aid to student-athletes who have that also benefits community college transfer exhausted their athletic eligibility and require students. Turner, a former community college financial assistance to complete their studies. transfer student, and her husband, Thomas The President’s Donor Challenge for undergrad- McConnell, previously gave LSA $200,000 to uate financial aid runs through Dec. 31, 2007. James B. Hall

Two Great Ways to Optimize Giving to Michigan Giving to Michigan is more cost-effective than ever thanks to two allows the University to invest a CRT alongside endowment funds within recent changes in the way donors can contribute. its highly diversified, long-term portfolio. The program offers to enhance donors’ returns and increase the impact of their generosity to the Uni- The Charitable IRA Rollover through the Pension Protection Act versity. Michigan has one of the nation’s top performing college or of 2006 (PPA) enables donors, through the end of this year, to make IRA university endowments, achieving a 14 percent annualized rate of return gifts to charity and exclude these contributions from their gross income. over the last decade. The U-M is among the first public universities to Through September, 228 donors had capitalized on this opportunity, receive the government ruling and joins such leading private institutions making gifts to Michigan valued at just over $5 million. The PPA requires as Harvard, Stanford, Notre Dame and the Massachusetts Institute of that donors be at least 70 1⁄2 years of age and that their transfers go Technology in offering this opportunity for donors. directly from their IRAs to a qualified charity. Gifts cannot exceed $100,000 per taxpayer per year and must be outright, meaning that CRTs provide donors or their designated beneficiaries with a regular dis- a donor cannot transfer funds to a pooled income fund or to establish tribution based on a percentage of the trust’s value for a specified time a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust (CRT). period, usually the life of the beneficiary. After the trust ends, its assets go to Michigan to be used according to the donor’s wishes. The U-M The Michigan Endowment Return Strategy (MERS) was established serves as trustee for 129 CRTs with a market value of nearly $76 million. following a recent government ruling that removes tax barriers and

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A Match Made at Michigan

Dear Friends,

Throughout this magazine, you have read outstanding scholars—scholars whose achievements several examples of the impact of philanthropy on all here underscore the University’s leadership in so aspects of the University of Michigan. many areas. While the purpose of these gifts varies, In conversations with many of you, I have been they all play an important role in delighted that you share the University’s appreciation supporting student achievement. for the importance of scholarships. It’s amazing to Scholarship gifts from donors like you note that roughly one-third of the U-M’s 3,175 endow- help bring the best students to campus ments for merit- or need-based aid were generated where they can experience first-rate fac- during The Michigan Difference campaign. Your ulty, facilities and programs, including commitment to this priority continues to grow. those funded through gifts to the U-M. The first phase of the President’s Challenge for under- Over the years, President Coleman has graduates has already raised approximately $18.5 been a high-profile champion of main- million in new gifts through September that will taining students’ access to Michigan, generate $37 million in need-based aid through the regardless of their financial circum- President’s dollar-for-dollar match. This phase of HAROLD HECHLER PHOTOGRAPHY HAROLD stances. Late last year, she issued the the Challenge concludes in December. On the faculty President’s Donor Challenge for faculty front, we began The Michigan Difference with 268 support and need-based financial aid for undergra- professorships and have since added 169, bringing duates. Your overwhelming response inspired the the University’s total to 437 endowed professorships. September launch of Phase II of her Challenge—a Earlier this year, President Coleman’s Challenge to commitment to match $1 for every $2 contributed endow 20 new, full professorships hit its goal in just on gifts of up to $1 million for graduate or profes- seven months, roughly half a year ahead of schedule. sional students. It will continue until $40 million in gifts have been received. This level of participation reflects the increasing number of you who are interested in leveraging your President Coleman announced last month she would generosity today for an even brighter future for the donate her recent raise for the Phase II Challenge. U-M. That bodes well for the Donor Challenge and The gift adds to the $500,000 President Coleman and for our students. her husband, Ken Coleman, have already committed to The Michigan Difference campaign. Phase II is part of a continuum of student support at Sincerely, Michigan. Whether a gift assists a freshman in the Col- lege of Literature, Science, and the Arts or a doctoral candidate in the College of Engineering, contributions to financial aid mean Michigan can continue to attract Jerry May

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Carnegie Hall will cast its national spotlight on one of the University of Michigan’s most brilliant jewels on Feb. 28, 2008, when it hosts the University Symphony Orchestra that will perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 and a new work by U-M composer Evan Chambers (MMUS ’89, AMUSD ’93). Mark your calendars and join the U-M in Manhattan as it celebrates the incredible talents of these student-musicians under the direction of Prof. Kenneth Kiesler, above, in one of the world’s finest performance venues. Tickets go on sale Dec. 28, at the Carnegie Hall ticket office at www.carnegiehall.org, PETER SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY or (212) 247-7800. Questions? Contact Carrie Throm, assistant dean for development and external relations at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, [email protected].

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