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Anonymous Donor Honors Former Dean With $8 Million Gift To EDC he MSU Board of Trustees accepted an anonymous gift of $8 million to TMichigan State University’s Executive Development Center (EDC) and approved the naming of the facility after James B. Henry. Henry, who guided Michigan State University’s business college through a period of intense growth and change since 1994, stepped down as dean of The Eli Broad College of Business and The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at MSU in November 2000. “This gift appropriately recognizes the many ways Jim Henry has led the enhance- ment of quality at the Broad College,” said MSU President Peter McPherson. “It is so ﬁtting that Jim’s name be associated with a center where all colleges at MSU will provide programs to educate and serve. As dean, Jim was always looking to the future; now a center bearing his name will meet the executive The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development will open in the fall of 2001 and provide multidisciplinary professional educational opportunities. continued on page 2

Steve Smith Continues Giving With Gift Of Opportunity

n January 2001, NBA All-Star and former high-achieving students who might otherwise In This Issue Michigan State University All-American be unable to come to MSU – offering them, he SOAR Telescope 3 ISteve Smith says, the same opportunity given scholar- announced a “gift of ship athletes to excel at a university. Carrigan Scholarship 3 opportunity” for Smith, a guard with the Portland GE Fund Supports Engineering 4 students from Trail Blazers, 2000 Olympian and Detroit Pershing 1987 Pershing High graduate, West Coast Alumni Scholarships 4 High School: joined his wife, Millie, in Florida Swing 5 $600,000 to endow a establishing the endowment. four-year scholarship The Smiths now have Library Endowments 5 that will bring one stu- donated more than dent each year to MSU $3.1 million to Munn Scoreboard 6 on what is typically called MSU, a record Elliott Education Scholarship 6 a “full ride.” The Smith among professional Scholarship, though, is athletes contribut- MSU Black Alumni Scholarship 6 not for athletes. It pays ing to their alma MSUCOM Scholarships 7 tuition, fees, books, and mater. They previ- room and board for Left to right: In Portland, Millie and Steve Smith pose ously donated Soderstrom Endowments 7 with Smith Scholarship recipient LaTonja Johnson. continued on page 2

www.givingto.msu.edu logistics. Adjacent to the center is a 128-room seating capacity up to 320, and a boardroom- EDC Gift hotel operated by Candlewood Suites. The style formal meeting room. continued from front page complex is located on Forest Road across from “Through his leadership, Jim has been a the University Research Park and adjacent to steward for the future of The Eli Broad College development needs of constituents far into the the existing University Club facility. of Business,” said MSU Provost Lou Anna K. 21st century.” “Among the key objectives of this center is Simon. “There is no more fitting symbol of The James B. Henry Center for Executive the opportunity to provide multidisciplinary this stewardship than the naming of the Development, slated to open in the fall of professional educational opportunities for Executive Development Center for James 2001, will house university-wide executive- business executives and to partner with other Henry.” By the end of 2000, Henry had trav- style training and development programs, colleges at MSU to provide executive-style eled more than 350,000 miles and raised the Weekend MBA Program and several new educational programs tailored to each college’s more than $75 million to support the growth master’s of science programs including one in unique professional constituents,” Henry said. of the Broad College. accounting and business processes and one in “This center has been designed specifically for “As the pioneer land-grant institution, this purpose, but will also Michigan State University has an important utilize the latest educational responsibility to develop new and innovative technologies to facilitate dis- approaches for supporting the on-going tance learning for students in education of individuals, organizations and programs using a mix of on- corporations in matters of practical signifi- and off-site instruction.” cance,” said Donald Bowersox, current dean The Henry Center will of the Broad School. “The new Executive contain two 100-seat high- Development Center provides an unparalleled technology amphitheaters, opportunity to support such efforts on a two 48-seat tiered-seating university-wide basis.” classrooms, 23 configurable For more information about the Henry break-out rooms seating Center and other naming opportunities, con- Left to right: James Henry and President McPherson unveil a sign at between 8 and 48 people, a tact Mike Rishell in The Eli Broad College of the EDC naming ceremony while Trustee David Porteous looks on. commons area for dining with Business Development Office at 517-432-7446.

said Smith, who specifically designated the gift as I’m sure the students, teachers and Smith for non-athletes. “It has been said that some- administrators at Pershing do.” continued from front page times MSU recruits champions, and sometimes A simultaneous announcement in East it creates them. That’s as true in the classroom Lansing at the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete $2.5 million to establish the Clara Bell Smith as it is on the court. It’s one of the things that Academic Center, linked to Portland via Student-Athlete Academic Center and the makes MSU a university of opportunity for so satellite, included Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, scholarship for Pershing students. many people.” MSU Provost Lou Anna K. Simon and MSU “MSU and the scholarship both are about The gift announcement was made at a press head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo. Also in East great opportunity: the opportunity to succeed,” conference in Portland, Oregon, where the Lansing was Pershing High School Principal 2000-2001 Smith Scholarship recipient, Emeral A. Crosby, who brought 100 students LaTonja Johnson, joined MSU officials in to hear the announcement. thanking the Smiths. “It’s an honor to be at- “The students of Pershing High School tending MSU in the name of Steve Smith,” said have in Steve and Millie Smith benefactors who Johnson. “I’m very appreciative of this scholar- have created, for those who represent today’s Developments is published by: ship, which is so beneficial to me. Without it, land-grant scholars, an opportunity for a high- University Development I would not have been able to attend MSU.” quality college education,” MSU Provost Lou Michigan State University The additional $600,000 to fully endow Anna K. Simon said. “Not only will they and 4700 South Hagadorn Road, Suite 220 the Steve Smith Endowed Scholarship for their school benefit directly from the generosity East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 Detroit Pershing High School at MSU provides of Steve and Millie, but MSU benefits as well in perpetuity full scholarships for at least one because our academic community is enriched (517) 355-8257 Pershing High graduate each year. Once the by these students with talent and a dedication Charles H. Webb, Vice President program is fully in place, four Smith scholars to learning.” will always be on the MSU campus. for University Development “Steve obviously has such Marti K.S. Heil, Associate Vice President deep appreciation for those who and Director of Development helped him succeed as a young person,” MSU President Peter Communications, Marketing & Stewardship: McPherson said. “He and Linda Dunn, Assistant Director/Editor Millie show time and again Rick Seguin, Assistant Director that helping those in need Bob Thomas, Director is important to them, Bob Brent, University Artist and MSU truly appreciates it Christina Schaffer, Editorial Assistant Randy Brown, Webmaster Andrea Bour Plant, Assistant Director Becky Miller, Assistant Brenda Samson, Assistant Above—Left to right: In Portland, Millie and Michigan State University is an affirmative- Steve Smith, President McPherson, and LaTonja action, equal-opportunity institution. Johnson watch the monitor to view events taking place in East Lansing. Left—In East Lansing at the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center, students from Detroit’s Pershing High School watched as President McPherson spoke in Portland.

2 www.givingto.msu.edu Windows And More Windows Of Opportunity:

he SOAR (Southern Astrophysical The SOAR Telescope Research) consortium – in which TMichigan State University is a key partner – will play a major role in the “Supremely and ideally perched high in the Chilean Andes and next generation of astronomy research in blessed with an atmospheric ambience of dry and infrared air – so large part due to the development of a coveted by astronomers – the SOAR telescope offers a superb win- state-of-the-art telescope to be located dow not only to explore the mysteries of our own galaxy but that in the mountains of Chile. Few people of galaxies beyond. We are invited to become interested spectators understand the benefits the telescope of scientific probes seeking to unravel the mysteries of the uni- will provide quite like Dr. Milton verse, some would say to carry us back virtually to the creation of Muelder, a professor and vice presi- the cosmos. These are endeavors of majestic proportions. dent emeritus who has enriched the Repercussions have not ceased from that gigantic bang 13 billion MSU community for over sixty-five years ago which set the cosmos and all its constituent parts in years as a teacher, administrator motion, including the earth and its solar system. Some galaxies have and benefactor. He believes in the already died, some new galaxies have been formed, and others are being formed. All are in value of SOAR so much that he a state of flux. Nature’s store of secrets invites continuous explorations and challenges to the human mind. We have been informed that 90% of matter of the universe is missing in the recently finalized an irrevocable Dr. Milton Muelder $305,000 estate gift in support sense that we as yet have no way to detect it. We have gone far in our search for the compo- of the telescope. University nent parts of the atom, but what of the component parts of the universe? And will the Development asked Dr. Muelder universe continue to expand indefinitely, remain about the same, or slow down and ultimately collapse back upon itself? to express in words the importance of support for the project, In an especially created viewing room on campus, we can have a front row seat to the spectacular scientific probes of our truly eminent MSU scientists – thanks to the magic of and he graciously supplied spontaneous digital transmissions from Chile. Few research endeavors can match that of the following at right: the SOAR telescope in the breadth of its audience appeal and participation, not only for scientists in physics and astronomy and their graduate students but the wider academic audience and even the general public. I harbor the ardent belief that endeavors emanating from this telescope will contribute significantly to making life for us earthlings more meaningful, more exciting, more interesting and even more highly valued by raising our individual awareness as well as that of the general public of our status in a fascinating, moving and ever-changing universe. SOAR is a multi-institutional enterprise (Chile, Brazil, University of North Carolina and Michigan State University) requiring joint financial funding. It is imperative that MSU not miss this opportunity to make a quantum advance in its astronomy studies.”

For more information on supporting the SOAR Dr. Milton Muelder telescope, contact Suzette East Lansing, Michigan Hittner, Director of Development for the College of Natural Science, at (517) 353-9855. Roger Smith (AURA/NOAO/NSF)

Former Trustee Turns Love Of Woodwinds Into Lasting Legacy at Carrigan, long time music lover, their goals or achieve a dream that otherwise amazing person, and I’m just so thankful cat lover, budding author and MSU might be out of reach. The scholarship has that I got to meet her,” said Biccum. Pdonor, has found yet another way to afforded her the opportunity to become Endowed scholarships are perpetual support Michigan State University. Motivat- friends with a special person that she might gifts, which require an initial commitment ed by her affection for woodwind music, not otherwise have known: the first recipient of $30,000, payable over five years. If you the former MSU Trustee, retired manager of of her scholarship, Jonathan Biccum, a are interested in creating an endowed schol- the General Motors Powertrain plant in Bay bassoon player. “Jonathan is a delight – a very arship or would like additional information City, and former high school clarinet player special, talented, young man. We enjoy each about other giving opportunities, please call has created the Pat Carrigan Endowed other’s company and will be friends always!” Cheryl Armstrong, Director of Special and Woodwind Scholarship. “The Woodwind she said. Annual Giving at University Development, Scholarship was created to attract and retain The special relationship between Carrigan 517-355-8257 or 800-232-4678, ext. 285. top-notch musical talent on an ongoing and Biccum has also motivated Pat to delve basis,” Carrigan said. This scholarship is the into the world of writing children’s books. first of its kind at MSU to benefit only She has created a feline hero, J-Cat, inspired woodwind performance majors. by Jonathan. What Carrigan didn’t realize was how Biccum, a senior from New Glarus, much enjoyment she would receive as a Wisconsin, started playing the bassoon in 7th direct result of the scholarship. Pat explained grade. “I’ve always been involved in music that donors could learn many things from and my mom has been encouraging and very scholarship recipients and from the entire supportive of me,” he said. Biccum hopes to experience as they get involved. She also play in an orchestra some day or teach at a mentioned that creating this kind of scholar- university. “The award goes way beyond ship is an opportunity to help a person attain the monetary value involved. Pat is an

Left to right: Bassoonist Jonathan Biccum and Pat Carrigan pose together after his recital.

www.givingto.msu.edu 3 GE Fund Supports Engineering hase two of the College of Engineering’s turn, the college will disseminate to others the The GE Fund is recognized in MSU’s Frank Reforming the Early Undergraduate Engi- lessons learned. S. Kedzie Society, one of the highest honors Pneering Learning Experience program has “Every day we see the tremendous changes awarded to donors to the university. “The GE been funded with a grant of $300,000 from the and opportunities brought about by technology, Fund grant will allow us to take the lessons GE Fund, the philanthropic foundation of the globalization, and other forces that require learned in our earlier work,” added Fisher, “and General Electric Company. The grant, payable creativity and the ability to think without disseminate it broadly through the college’s pro- over two years, is part of the GE Fund’s Learn- boundaries,” said Joyce Hergenhan, president of grams and to other institutions, thus extending ing Excellence initiative which invests in the the GE Fund. “Learning Excellence grants like and sharing a successful program beyond MSU.” development of innovative, interdisciplinary the one we have now given to Michigan State curricula and teaching methods in engineering University support the same kind of transfor- Students in core engineering and business disciplines. mation of the teaching and learning process, classes beneﬁt from the “We are thrilled that the GE Fund has once with clear results in terms of student learning.” GE Fund gift. again selected Michigan State University to Phase one of the program, which ran participate in this exciting program,” noted from 1998 to 2000, focused on the MSU’s Dean of the College of Engineering Janie augmentation of two key introductory Fouke. “The grant will allow us to continue to core courses with innovative instruc- focus on enhancing our core courses with in- tional approaches, including cross- novative techniques which will beneﬁt student disciplinary experiences in teamwork, outcomes as well as faculty development.” design, and the use of advanced teaching The purpose of MSU’s program is to revise technologies. “We demonstrated that we im- the instructional approaches in core engineer- proved student learning outcomes,” said David ing science courses, the foundation for degree Fisher, professor of electrical and computer requirements in each engineering major. In engineering and the project co-director.

Connecting To The West Of Us…

West Coast Alumni Support Benefiels Increase Scholarship “Michigan State University has been, and Scholarship Programs Richard and Joyce Benefiel created a is, so very much a part of both of us,” Priscilla said. “The friendships formed and lessons The trek back to campus is over 2,500 scholarship fund ten years ago to benefit learned have been the backbone of our lives miles, but many Spartan families living in students from Benton Harbor High School at- ever since. We feel strongly that it is important California make that trip often to stay connect- tending MSU’s College of Natural Science. to share our love for MSU and our chosen ed to life at the university. Three such families They have now increased their commitment, schools with others.” recently made gifts that will provide scholar- raising the total fund to $250,000. The schol- ship support for students at MSU. arship will provide full tuition for two or more students each year. McCombses Initiate L.A. County Dick (Geology, ’52) is a graduate of Alumni Scholarship Fund Benton Harbor High School, and wants to It has been exactly ten years since Dan support students from the school, many of McCombs (Business, ’91) graduated from whom cannot afford the cost of a college edu- MSU and headed for the west coast to seek his cation. Benefiel stated, “The scholarship is fortune. Dan, a native of Michigan, became rooted in my desire to give that opportunity to involved with the Los Angeles Alumni Club, talented, deserving students to expand their serving as its president for two years. horizons to help make that next step come When he and his wife Donna made their true at my alma mater.” $25,000 Beaumont Tower Society commit- Dick, a retired General Electric executive, ment, they decided to use a portion of their and Joyce, a retired nurse and current volun- gift to initiate a scholarship fund for the L.A. teer teacher of English to immigrants, reside Alumni Club to encourage students from the in Anaheim, California. In retirement, they Los Angeles area to enroll at MSU. Dan, a vice manage their real estate, including an 80-acre president for Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter and pistachio farm. a charter member of the West Coast Regional Council stated, “The bottom line is that I felt Schultzes Create Scholarships in that I got so much out of Michigan State Engineering and Human Ecology University, that I have to give back.” The importance of a supportive spouse is “Charity is the rent you pay for your time not lost on Dan either. Donna is a CPA and tax on earth” is a quote that Priscilla Schultz manager with Arthur Andersen and a graduate (Human Ecology, ’56) said she and her hus- of California State University, Long Beach. “I band Roger (Engineering, ’56) heard at a am extremely fortunate that she understands charity function. “It has stayed with us and my passion for MSU,” Dan said. “Donna and I truly been an inspiration,” she said. As evi- both feel very strongly about the difference a dence, the Schultzes have committed $50,000 quality education can make for a person and each to the Colleges of Human Ecology and feel fortunate that we had the ability to make a Top—Left to right: College of Natural Science Engineering. financial commitment to MSU.” Development Director Suzette Hittner, Richard Like so many couples, Roger and Priscilla and Joyce Benefiel, and Dean George Leroi pose met and graduated from MSU. In semi- together. retirement, Priscilla is the owner of Schultz For more information about West Coast Middle—College of Human Ecology Dean Julia Interiors, and Roger, who describes meeting Regional activities, contact Venice Peek at the Miller stands between Roger and Priscilla Schultz. Priscilla as his most memorable MSU experi- West Coast Regional Development Office, Bottom—Donna and Dan McCombs, with ence, is a charter member of the West Coast 858-385-0472 or [email protected]. daughter Taylor, hold their Beaumont Tower Regional Council. Society plaque.

4 www.givingto.msu.edu President and Endowments Enhance Provost Gain MSU Libraries Valuable Insight he Michigan State University Libraries consist of a Main Library, located on West Circle Drive, and 14 branch libraries at various campus locations. The Libraries’ collections During 2001 Tinclude more than: 4,000,000 volumes, 28,000 serial subscriptions (in print and electronic form), 5,000,000 items in microfilm and microfiche, 200,000 maps and 40,000 sound recordings. The Libraries’ collections support teaching and graduate-level research in the sciences, social Florida Swing sciences, humanities, fine arts, and applied and interdisciplinary fields.

uilding on what has become a suc- Paulins Endowment cessful annual trek to the Sunshine BState, this year’s Florida Swing also Gerald Paulins, library assistant in the Prior to working in Special Collections, played a critical role in the planning phase MSU Libraries Special Collections for seven Paulins worked in the MSU Main Library of MSU’s upcoming capital campaign. With years, has established an endowed fund Technical Services Department for fifteen years. roots in the five year old Naples Alumni through current gifts and accumulated TIAA- During his 22 years, Paulins has always been Reception, the annual Florida Swing has CREF assets totaling approximately $250,000 happy to help community members use and grown into a week-long opportunity for to benefit the Michigan State University locate materials. He recalls that he was a President McPherson and Provost Simon to Libraries. member of the MSU Libraries Diversity Team meet with MSU Alumni Association mem- Income generated from the Gerald that produced the Diversity bers at evening receptions, and also to meet Paulins Endowment for the MSU Cookbook, a copy of which is in more intimate settings with long-time Libraries Special Collections Reading located in Special Collections. major financial supporters of MSU. Room will help support ongoing This year’s visits were actually split maintenance and needed purchases into two separate trips. Provost Simon for the Reading Room. A possible first first spent three days in late January use of this money will be for improved meeting with small groups of donors and reading lamps. attending receptions for the Miami and “I created the endowment because Ft. Lauderdale Alumni Groups. President I wanted the environment there to be a McPherson followed in early March, also pleasant and welcoming place for stu- spending three days meeting with small dents, faculty and others to study. When groups of long-time donors and friends of all is said and done, I want to know that, MSU, as well as attending the fifth annual upon my retirement, I will have contributed Naples reception. something to the MSU Libraries that will be Gerald Paulins poses with his Abbot memento in The one-on-one meetings with friends everlasting,” remarked Paulins. the Special Collections Reading Room. and donors took on added significance this year, as the President and Provost used Squires Endowment the meetings as an opportunity to gain valuable insight regarding the university’s Thanks to Mary Lou Rooney, alumna This will grow with additional family contribu- upcoming capital campaign. After reviewing and long time supporter of MSU, a six-figure tions and with the support of individuals inter- endowment through a charitable bequest was ested in helping the staff’s educational process.” created to benefit the MSU Libraries. The Rooney received her B.S. in General Margaret R. Squires Endowment for Clothing and Textiles from the College of Professional Opportunities was created in Human Ecology. She recently retired from 3M honor of and in memory of Rooney’s loving Product Materials Division in St. Paul, Minnesota. mother, who was a dedicated teacher and com- Rooney has been an active board member for mitted librarian. The endowment will benefit such organizations as the Minnesota Republicans the professional and support staff of the MSU and the International Furnishings & Design Libraries. Association. She also served as president to “Creating this endowment is important to the Minnesota MSU Alumni me and to my entire family. We wanted a way Association in the early to remember a wonderful person,” remarked 1980s. Rooney. “Other factors went into my deci- President McPherson had the opportunity to sion to create this endowment,” added talk with Max Goodwin (left) and other alumni Rooney. “My classmate and good friend and donors during his trip to Florida in March. from MSU, Buff Glover Hirko, is a librarian in Washington; and my good friend from a working draft of the president’s vision high school is married to a librarian who for the future of MSU, the guests were took over my mother’s job in the Milan asked to comment on the priorities set school system when she retired. So sup- forth in the document. “We had a lovely porting professional development for lunch and a good discussion with Peter,” library professionals made perfect sense.” said Dottie Withrow, a part-time Naples Family and friends of Rooney also Left to right: Mary Lou Rooney, Audra Siebert (MSU class of resident and member of the class of ’55. plan to contribute to the Squires 2000), and friend Jan Greasharber celebrate Audra’s graduation. “We really appreciated his vast knowledge Endowment. Sara Siebert, team manager of the subject matter and his willingness to of Database Management and Cataloging listen to our ideas.” at the MSU Libraries, and Rooney’s sister, If you are interested in learning more The information gathered during these remarked that, “Furthering the education of about either of these endowments or would trips is being used to refine the goals and others was important to our mother, and Mary like to make a gift to one of them, please objectives of the campaign, which will Lou and I share that belief. When Mary Lou contact Elizabeth Fields in the MSU Libraries publicly launch in September 2002. decided to make a bequest to MSU,” Siebert Development Office at (517) 432-2076 or continued, “we agreed that assisting library efi[email protected]. Information about other staff with their professional development endowment opportunities for MSU Libraries is would be a unique use of an endowment. also available.

www.givingto.msu.edu 5 Keeping Score And Elliott Establishes More At Munn Education Scholarship love affair with Michigan State University erri Elliott (Education, ’66) has estab- hockey that has spanned more than 40 lished the Geraldine T. Elliott Endowed A years has prompted a $100,000 gift GScholarship in Elementary Education from Don and Phoebe Griffin that every fan at with a generous gift of $100,000. The scholar- Munn Arena will enjoy for years to come. Their ship is designed to support students, especially gift will help enhance the hockey entertainment those from underrepresented groups, who plan package even more. an elementary education teaching career. Starting next season, Munn Arena will be “From my own teaching experiences, I sporting a new look with two giant video value the richness that diversity brings to the boards. The opportunity to add this new classroom learning environment,” Elliott said, dynamic to Munn presented itself, and the explaining why she chose to establish this project really came to life when the Griffins scholarship. “I hope this scholarship encourages heard about the proposal and got the ball students from underrepresented groups to enter rolling with their generosity. teaching by creating opportunities that might not otherwise be available.” A native of New Jersey, Elliott was the first Gerri Elliott gets to know scholarship recipient in her family to attend college. While pursuing Tory Hoard. a degree in elementary education, she embraced the opportunities for involvement that abound- as well as its Capital Campaign Development ed on campus. She has fond memories of Board. campus, appreciating MSU’s size while still The first recipient of the Geraldine T. being able to enjoy a feeling of community Elliott Endowed Scholarship in Elementary with her fellow students. Education is Tory Hoard. Tory is a senior Elliott began her teaching career in an majoring in elementary education with minors inner-city school. She attributes her success as in English and communication. a teacher to the quality education she received For more information about establishing Don and Phoebe Griffin with granddaughter, at the College of Education. Now retired, she an endowed scholarship in the College of Libby Block (Business ’97). is actively involved in initiatives designed for Education, contact Sheila Steger at improving education. These activities include 517-432-1983 or [email protected]. The Griffins, who live in Okemos, have serving on the college’s National Advisory Board been faithful followers of the Spartan’s hockey fortunes since they first wed in 1957. Don was a minor ice official for 38 years, working under coaches Amo Bessone and Ron Mason. “We have been supporting the hockey MSU Black Alumni, Inc. program, its players, scholarships and banquet,” Don said. “Now, we just felt we would like to Assists Students do something for the fans. The new video boards, complete with instant replays and n 1981, MSU Black Alumni, Inc. Currently there are 17 students receiving highlights, should make the game that much (MSUBA) was formed for the primary scholarships, which have been awarded for more interesting and exciting.” Ipurpose of promoting the welfare and tuition, books and overseas study. Two boards, with dimensions of approxi- interests of African-American alumni, MSUBA President Merritta Proctor stated, mately 10 x 16 feet each, will be installed students, faculty and staff at MSU. The “We should not fear the cost of education; at both ends of the arena. The overhead group was developed in response to a we should fear the cost of ignorance. We are scoreboard will be removed, and two new growing need expressed by black alumni a major part of the solution, providing the scoreboards will be installed in the corners. to improve communications between financial resources our students require and “With these new video boards coming on themselves and the university. deserve.” the heels of our new suites and club seats at A primary goal of the group revolves The 2000 Homecoming Celebration, Munn,” Director of Intercollegiate Athletics around creating financial solutions to assist chaired by Rosheeda Whitthorne, afforded Clarence Underwood said, “it makes our arena in the recruitment and retention of African- 350 individuals the opportunity to provide once again the premier college facility in the American students at MSU. This is accom- funding to assist in meeting the financial country, to go along with our stellar hockey plished by offering scholarships to African- needs of deserving students. While Home- program.” American students who demonstrate coming offers the opportunity to raise funds financial need through the MSU Black for the scholarship program, the need for Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund. membership in MSUBA and contributions to the endowed scholarship fund is ongoing. MSUBA’s philosophy is to work together to provide assistance on a cooperative basis and to continue to add value and commitment to MSUBA goals and objectives. There are many ways to contribute to the endowment fund. For more information about how you can support this endowed scholarship opportunity, contact University Development at 517-355-8257 or 800-232-4MSU.

MSUBA 2000-2001 scholarship recipients and friends pose together on campus.

6 www.givingto.msu.edu MSUCOM Programs & Scholarships Create Opportunities

he MSU College of Osteopathic medicine, gerontology, osteopathic physical addition, members of the Botsford administra- Medicine (MSUCOM) has a long history examinations and doctor-patient relationships. tion are challenging other Statewide Campus Tof providing programs to encourage They toured two Detroit area hospitals, were System hospitals to match their contribution. students who are from underrepresented or paired with “big sib” student mentors, and Both scholarships will be given each year disadvantaged groups to become osteopathic visited the college. to one or more MSUCOM students, with pref- physicians. These efforts are important not This program will soon be expanded to erence given to minority students. For more only because diversity helps students and the Muskegon schools and then to other sites information about contributing to one of these profession, but because patients benefit by around the state. The program will allow scholarships, supporting the OsteoCHAMPS having osteopathic physicians return to eligible students to attend a summer academic program, or establishing a scholarship, contact communities where they are most needed, enrichment program on the MSU campus. Barbara Ball-McClure, MSUCOM Director providing care in a cultural context that’s The Muskegon Osteopathic Foundation will of Development at 517-355-8355 or familiar and comfortable. be contributing $20,000 in support of ten [email protected], or write to A310 E. Fee A new outreach program this year, Muskegon area youths to participate in the Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1316. “OsteoCHAMPS” (Osteopathic Careers in program this year. Health and Medical Professions), forges The OsteoCHAMPS program brings high partnerships with Michigan high schools to school students to campus and informs them encourage capable young students who might about careers in medicine. In order to recruit not initially know about osteopathic medicine these students, MSUCOM must be able to consider it as a career. In addition, these to offer them financial aid. To that end, students are taught ways to enhance their two endowed scholarships have been study skills, motivation, leadership and basic established. science knowledge. The Margaret Aguwa, D.O., M.P.H., OsteoCHAMPS’ first iteration was a long- Endowed Scholarship was created to term partnership with Ethelene Jones Crockett honor the founder of OsteoCHAMPS. Technical High School in Detroit, known for its Students, particularly those in the solid academic and technical training for more Student National Medical Association than 1,500 students. Its Allied Health Academy (SNMA) and the Association of Minority of Science and Technology, a “medical prep Osteopathic Medical Students (AMOMS), school,” offers a wide variety of vocational joined forces with MSUCOM’s Office of training in a variety of health care professions Minority Student Services and alumni in to 500 students from 27 area high schools. this initiative. Under the leadership of Margaret Aguwa, The Edward N. Hodges III, J.D., D.O., chairperson of the MSU Department of Endowed Scholarship was established by Family and Community Medicine, and Norma Botsford General Hospital and its med- Baptista, Ph.D., director of Minority Student ical staff to honor the chairperson of its Services, the Crockett program expanded from board, who is also an ex officio member initial presentations about the profession to a of the governor-appointed Michigan ten-day mini-medical school. Ten students Osteopathic Medicine Advisory Board. from Crockett and Martin Luther King High Each of these organizations has pledged School were exposed to anatomy, sports $2,000 a year for the next five years. In Dr. Margaret Aguwa works with OsteoCHAMPS high school students.

Janet Soderstrom Endows Three Funds To Advance Animal Health

priority areas and established corresponding • The Janet Soderstrom Purebred Dog funds to support them: attracting and keeping Endowment Fund will be used to support top students, having the most modern and scientific discovery to better diagnose and sophisticated equipment, and developing a treat the health problems of purebred dogs. anet Soderstrom (Arts and Letters, ’68) has reputation for outstanding training, research The mission for this fund was reinforced by made an estate commitment of approximate- and innovation that improve animal health an experience she had with her first dog Jly $115,000 to form three endowed funds and well being. when she was a senior in high school. within the College of Veterinary Medicine. • The Janet Soderstrom Endowed Veterinary Soderstrom is sure she made the right Soderstrom always knew she wanted to do Scholarship Fund will be available to either a choice by including the College of Veterinary something for MSU, and after talking with veterinary medical or veterinary technology Medicine in her estate plans. “Words just University Development staff she learned she student in good standing with demonstrated cannot describe the happiness I feel with my could combine her love for animals with her ability and interest. choice of charities and the endowments I’ve love for her alma mater. “It all just fell into • The Janet Soderstrom Veterinary Equipment created,” she said. “I know the money will be place,” she said. Endowment Fund will be applied toward well managed and allow goals that are dear to “In deciding what kind of endowments the purchase, upgrading, or maintenance of my heart to go on in perpetuity.” to set up, I asked myself what makes a vet veterinary equipment, with preference for For more information about estate school great and have a superior reputation,” equipment intended for medical service planning or making a planned gift, contact Soderstrom stated. “I want MSU to be the best delivery to benefit dogs, cats, or other small Sue Woodard at University Development, vet school in the U.S.!” She identified three animals. 517-355-8257 or 800-232-4MSU, extension 206.

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Spartans Gather At NCAA Celebrations Spartans gathered in March and April at several NCAA events to show support for their teams. At the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago, Spartans were invited to The Black Orchid nightclub for a performance by Rita Moreno. In Minneapolis, Spartans gathered at a reception at Blaisdell Manor to show their support for the Men’s Basketball Team as they made their Coach Tom Izzo (left) and MSU third consecutive trip to the Final Athletic Director Clarence Underwood Four. Donors were also invited to (above) got ﬁred up with Spartan attend the National Association of supporters at the Blaisdell Manor Basketball Coaches Awards Show, where reception. former MSU Men’s Basketball Coach Jud Heathcote and current Coach Tom Izzo were honored. The following week, Spartans gathered in Albany to support the MSU Hockey Team’s trip to the Frozen Four and celebrate sophomore goalie Ryan Miller’s Hobey Baker Award announcement.

Lupe Izzo poses with Rita Moreno at the Black Orchid nightclub in Chicago during the Big Ten Tournament.

The pep rally in Minneapolis was host to Spartans of all ages.

Coach Tom Izzo received Goalie Ryan Miller with the Verizon/NABC Division I Coach Ron Mason in Albany, Coach of the Year Award. where Miller accepted the Hobey Baker Award.