If you thought the LEAD Scholarship was only about giving accepted, underrepresented minorities financial assistance, you’re only getting half the story. It also gives them a community of support, access to alumni mentors, career opportunities, and much more. Check out the new Alumni Association at umalumni.com/LEADScholars 18 FALL MAGAZINE CONTENTS UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM A joint publication of the University of Michigan and IMG College — TODAY’S FEATURES — © 2018 Regents of the University of Michigan. President: Mark S. Schlissel; Board of Regents: Men’s Basketball International Trip Michael J. Behm, Mark J. Bernstein, Shauna Ryder VAMOS AZUL! Diggs, Denise Ilitch, Andrea Fischer Newman, 10 Andrew C. Richner, Ron Weiser, Katherine E. White; Faculty Representative: Ketra Armstrong; Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics: Warde Manuel, Ketra Armstrong, Melanie Weaver Barnett, Evan Caminker, Sally Churchill, Anne Curzan, Michael J. Imperiale, Jenna Lerg, Robert Ortega, Stephen M. Papadopoulos, William Schultz, Stefan Szymanski, Stephanie Tharp, Levi Thompson, Herbert Winful, Susie Henderson; Director of Athletics: Warde Manuel Meet the 26 Wolverines EDITORIAL STAFF GOLF Q&A Managing Editor: Barbara Cossman; Editorial Assistants: Steve Kornacki, Chris Matsos, Meg Oblak, Nate Wood, Tom Wywrot; Photography: U-M Athletics External Communications & PR archives, U-M Bentley Historical Library, Michigan Photography; Cover Photo: Michigan Photography The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affi rmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affi rmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Offi ce of Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, 40 Michigan 48109-1432, 734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817. Ron Johnson 32 Michigan Athletics MICHIGAN IMG SPORTS MARKETING ONE DAY HALL OF General Manager: Ron Melnyk; Associate General IN NOVEMBER HONOR Manager: Luke Kuboushek; Account Executives: Madi Lewis, Ian McGarry; Partner Services TABLE OF CONTENTS Coordinators: Ian Brandon, Sam Strati What's Inside FOR SALES INFORMATION 333 E. William St., Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, 2 A Message from Athletics Director Warde Manuel (734) 332-4380 4 The Champions Fund 8 Victors for Michigan Campaign Celebration FOR SUBSCRIPTION CHANGES 10 Men's Basketball International Tour of Madrid and Barcelona 1000 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2201 14 Women's Volleyball Trip to Italy and Slovenia IMG COLLEGE PUBLISHING 16 20 Years in Tandem: Rosens In their 20th Year Leading Michigan Volleyball Project Senior Manager: Jason Crisler; Project 22 Another Year, Another Hall: Charles Woodson Joins College Football Hall of Fame Managers: Richard Groves, Courtney Birnbaum; 26 Meet the Wolverines: Q&A with Women's Golfer Alisa Snyder Project Editors: Kimberly Sanders, Ryan Alves, 28 Meet the Wolverines: Q&A with Men's Golfer Charlie Pilon Casey Castle; Project Designer: Kristy Marques; Vice 32 Hall of Honor Class of 2018 President, Publishing: Kirk Phillips; Director, Local/ 36 5 Events You Must See Regional Print Sales: Doug Iler; Senior Managers: Chad 40 One Day in November: Ron Johnson vs. Wisconsin Laytham, Matt Coy; Manager: Jon Stark; Marketing Manager: Clerrinda Queen; Senior Publication 42 Letterwinners M Club Specialists: Dan Peters, Kristin Pratt; Senior Graphic 46 Kids Go Blue Club Designer: Sarah Jane Snowden; Graphic Designer: 48 Compliance Corner Kim Hoskins; Publication Specialists: Matt Montavon, 1 Joshua Huff , Morgan Rivera For questions or feedback on M Magazine, please contact [email protected]. SUPPORT.MGOBLUE.COM FALL 18 MAGAZINE A MESSAGE FROM ATHLETICS DIRECTOR WARDE MANUEL elcome to fall! Th is is one reason we launched the Champions As we embark on a new year, Fund this past September — so we can continue Wthe Michigan Athletic Department investing in experiences like those mentioned is working toward another tremendous year of above, as well as areas such as career leadership academic and athletic success. I want to thank and development programming, performance everyone who so profoundly impacts our 900- nutrition education, mental health counseling, plus student-athletes, coaches and staff , including athletic medicine and strength and conditioning. our student-athlete alumni and donors. Without I invite you to read more about it on the you, the athletic and academic successes of our following pages and visit support.MGoBlue.com student-athletes would not be possible as we are for more information. It’s about supporting our one of the few completely self-sustaining college student-athletes beyond their sport, as people, in athletic departments. a comprehensive way, with their personal well- One way your generosity benefi ts our being and overall growth. Wolverines is through international travel, seeing Th e comprehensive success of our student- parts of the world they may not otherwise be able athletes is of the utmost priority, which is why I to. As you will read in the subsequent pages of this issue, both our men’s encourage you to consider supporting this initiative. Th ank you for all basketball and volleyball teams were fortunate to take international that you do in support of Michigan Athletics. trips this summer. Go Blue! I had the opportunity to join the basketball team on their trip to Spain and witnessed fi rst-hand how our student-athletes benefi t from unique experiences such as these. Not only do these trips open their eyes to other cultures and world history, they create an opportunity to Warde Manuel 2 learn about and bond with their Michigan family. Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics SUPPORT.MGOBLUE.COM your home-field advantage Right across the street from campus, Graduate Ann Arbor is the smartest place to stay for a game day gathering. Enjoy our cozy club feel, a nod to the arts and a hip library vibe. Call us at 734-769-2200 to book your room today. Boutique hotel rooms Allen Rumsey cocktail lounge central downtown location graduateannarbor.com • 615 E. Huron St. • Ann Arbor, MI FALL 18 MAGAZINE 4 SUPPORT.MGOBLUE.COM 18 FALL MAGAZINE Introducing THE CHAMPIONS FUND MICHIGAN ATHLETICS IS PROUD TO HAVE LAUNCHED THE CHAMPIONS FUND as one of its top priorities to remain one of the top college athletic programs by investing unprecedented support for seven of the most meaningful areas of student-athlete welfare. U-M invests more than $15 million annually in counseling, nutrition, athletic medicine, Above: Michigan provides 70,400 square feet strength and conditioning, international travel, recruiting, leadership development and career of weight room facilities on the Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus, with 181,986 pounds of planning. Th e majority of this funding comes from private support as Michigan Athletics receives: combined weights. • $0 in Michigan tax revenue • $0 from the State of Michigan budget • $0 from the University of Michigan budget • $0 from University of Michigan student fees More than 20 percent of the Michigan Athletics annual operating budget comes from private philanthropic donations. Without the support of our generous donors, Michigan Athletics would not be able to comprehensively support our more than 900 student-athletes in these critical ways. For more information, visit support.MGoBlue.com/champions-fund. Th ank you for support! DID YOU KNOW? The Champions Fund • The Michigan Athletics Career Center off ers 25 career events and workshops and works with nearly 280 corporate partners and 250 mentors. • Athletic Counseling collaborates with the U-M School of Social Work, Michigan Medicine, Community Action Social Change Department and many other valuable mental health resources on campus. • The Athletic Medicine staff includes 23 full-time staff , four primary care physicians, six team orthopedic physicians, eight main consultant physicians and 25 student athletic trainers, among others. Photo on left : Michigan Athletics prides itself on attracting young men and women from all corners of the globe who compete at the highest level within the classroom, on the fi eld and in the community. In FY18, athletics spent over $2.5 million on recruiting student-athletes for all its athletic programs. Between class and competition, a student-athlete’s schedule is always full. Unlike their peers on Field hockey is a great example with student-athletes fr om six countries. Back Row: Emma Way (Pennsylvania), campus, they are oft en unable to benefi t omfr study Sofi a Southam (Argentina), Guadalupe Fernandez Lacort (Argentina), Anna Spieker (Germany). Front Row: abroad experiences, so international travel with Kayla Reed (New Zealand), Fay Keijer (The Netherlands), Meg Dowthwaite (England). their athletic teams helps fi ll that gap. 5 SUPPORT.MGOBLUE.COM Big Refreshment for the Big House® Keeping Michigan hydrated for more than 100 years Absopure