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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SEPTEMBERIOCTOBEH 1997 • VOLUME 7, NUMBER I

Features 2 Theatre Pair Snares Audience with Lincoln Park Zoo

8 Campaign for Scholars Hits Record $17.4 Million

Special Insert It's a Family fair! Featuring Homecoming/Family Day '97 Schedule of Events

Departments Story on page 2 6 University News

17 Athletics 19 Alumni Section On the Cover: 20 Chapter Happenings EMU alumni Richard Strand (kneeling) and Class otes Dave Florek take a 21 rehearsal break from Events Calendar Lincoln Park Zoo at 24 EMU's Sponberg Theatre. Strand, an award-winning play­ wright, and Florek, an acclaimed actor on Broadway and in

Hollywood, brought Strand's play back to their alma mater for its midwest premiere performance. Volume 7, umber 1 COMME NTA RY

CONNECTION is published five times p er year for members ofThc Alumni Association of Eastern Michigan University by the Offices of Alumni Greetings Alumni and Friends Relations and Public Information. Cover and inside photos by university photographer On behalf of The Dick Schwarze unless otherwise noted. AlumniAssociation, I Graphic Designer: Deborah Kern (Kerns'Creative Services) would like to thank Melonie Colaianne for The Almrn1i Association Board of Directors W. Frederick Roberts, '56, '68, president her outstanding J\lelonie 8. Colaianne, '83, '94, past president contributions during David Artley, '72, parliamentarian Allen T. Sheffield, '88, treasurer her tenure as president. Anson Abraham, student representative It has been a privilege Dennis M. Beagen, '66 Julie Canrwell, '94 working with her in my Carolyn Embree, '69, '71 Eric Forster, '91 capacity as president­ Timothy Griffin, '72 elect. Charles Halash, '84 Sheryl James, '73, '74 Annette Sabo Johnson, '94 As president, I will Denise Kaercher, '88 David KJubcck, '76, '85 work to improve Alumni Association membership and Kathleen Kristoff, student representative participation of all alumni - wherever they reside. Also, I would William Malcolm, '77 Roy McCalistcr, '77 like to improve communication with alumni, making them feel at Marvin 1-1. McKinney, '65, '67, '68, '77 home when they return to campus for a visit. Robert Oliver, '67, '69 Melissa Oostmeyer, '95 Ralph C. Patterson, '57 Cynthia Stanley, '8] On the horizon are more outreach programs and cultural events such as the "Splendors of Ancient Egypt" exhibit at the Detroit Alumni Relations Team Catherine M. Canzonetta, '79, director Institute of Arts. Also, look for the new Alumni Admissions Vicki L. Reaume, '91, '96, assistant director Network and the Alumni Career Network. We are also looking Lisa N. Goodwin, administrative assistant 11 Beulah M. Lane, senior secretary forward to the completion of the Bruce T. Halle Library and the Convocation Center adjacent to Rynearson Stadium. Executive Officers William E. Shelton, president Ronald \V. Collins, provost and vice president for I invite all alumni to get involved with your alma mater. After all, academic affairs Patrick]. Doyle, '92, vice president for business and the one thing we have in common is the fine education we all finance and treasurer to the board of regents Courtney 0. McAnuff, vice president for enrollment received from EMU. A good start would be to attend services Homecoming, October 4, 1997. Juanita M. Reid, '75, vice president for university relations Laurence N. Smith, vice president for university I am looking forward to meeting you. Be there! marketing and student affairs

Board of Regents Philip lncarnati, '76, '82, chair Gayle P.Thomas, vice chair Joseph E. Antonini Robert A. DeMattia Rosalind Griffin Michael G. Morris, '69, '73 Carl D. Pursell, '57, '62, I Ion., '80 W. Frederick Roberts , '56, '68, President William J. Stephens, '60 The Alumni Association Editorial Committee Dana Aymond Kirk Carman, '93, '95 Sharon Collins, '91 Lisa N. Goodwin Emily Griffin ancy Mida, '72 PS. Our Connection magazine is evolving and we know you will enjoy Mary 1'vlothcrwcll Lee Reed the changes. Sheryl James' column "Reflections" is not in this issue. I am Linda Rider happy to report that Sheryl is going to rejoin us after she completes a Kathleen D. Tinney Pam Young major book writing project in California. Congratulations to Sheryl on this wonderful opportunity! 1 FEATURE Theatre Pair Snares Audience with LINCOLN PARK zoo by Pamela Young Officeof Public Information

Enveloped in darkness, the small intimate setting of Sponberg Theatre quickly blossoms with light, revealing a park-like setting. At center stage, a tall, marble-like angel, dressed in flowing robes, hovers over two sleeping children. Suddenly, a scruffy,grizzled looking middle-aged man bolts up from behind the statue, glances around and saunters out, hands jammed into blue jean pockets. Lincoln Park Zoo is about to begin. The light-hearted murder mystery made its midwest debut at Eastern Michigan University June 6, but what makes that premiere doubly special is that its author, Richard Strand, and guest artist Dave Florek, (who plays the scruffy lead character Stan), are both EMU alumni. Strand, an award-winning playwright from Ann Arbor, attended Eastern Michigan in the 1970s, where he studied theatre with fellow classmate and actor Florek. He originally attended Ohio University but was unhappy, so he transferred to EMU where his sister, Katherine Strand-Evans, was teaching. Strand-Evans is now interim chair of EMU's department of communications and theatre arts. Although he started out as an actor, Strand discovered he enjoyed playwriting even more. "I didn't want to audition because that's the biggest drag," he said, "so I stopped all together." He eventually earned a bachelor of science in theatre arts in 1986. Strand then moved to Chicago where his first play, the award-winning Harry and Sylvia, was produced at the Victory Theatre. He also f has had two plays, The Bug and Death oZukasky,produced Dave Florek, '75 at the nationally recognized Humana Festival at Actor's Theater in Louisville, Ky. who started in 1967, eventually left to attend chiropractic Flat Rock native Dave Florek followed his two older school. Brother Dann attended in the late 60s and early brothers to Eastern Michigan. His oldest brother John, 70s and went on to find fame on the television shows Law & Order and LALaw. The sitcom feeds the bankbook Florek graduated in 1975 with a bachelor of science in speech and dramatic arts. He then packed his bags and and the theatre feeds the soul. moved to New York, where he got his break on Broadway in the play Nuts. He eventually appeared in several off­ - Dave Florek Broadway productions and on the television shows

2 EMU Theatre 1997-98 Season 8 p.m. Thursday - Saturday 2:30 p.m. Sunday

Good Doctor Oct. 9-12, 25, S onberg Comedy by Nei f Simon, a collection of rib-tickling vignettes adapted from the short stories of Anton Chekhov. Directed by Terry Heck Seibert, running in festival with The Cherry Orchard The Cherry Orchard Oct. 17-19, 23, 24, Sponberg This comedy/drama by Anton Chekhov directs his wry humor at the ironic life of Madame Ranevskaya and her middle-class family as they bemoan the loss of their home and beloved orchard. Directed by James Gousseff and runs in festival with Good Doctor. Guys and Doffs Nov. 21-23, Dec. 4-6, Qiirk Richard Strand, '86 Based on the story by Damon Runyon, music and lyrics by Frank Loeser, book by Jo Swearing and Abe Burrows, directed by Pirooz Aghssa. Love, luck and laughter is the theme of this Tony Award-winning musical. Married With Children and LA Law. He currently plays a refinery worker named Vic on Grace Under Fire. The Gifts e the Magi The former classmates eventually hooked up again in Dec. 16-21,f Riverside Arts Center Los Angeles, said Florek, when he moved to the West The acclaimed holiday musical based on 0. I Ienry's immortal tale The Gifts ofthe Magi. Books and lyrics by Coast nine years ago. Strand and his wife, actress Mary Mark St. Germain, music and lyncs by Randy Courts, Lynn (Snyder) '76, also had moved to the Los Angeles directed by Ken Stevens. area. Anne ofthe Thousand Days Recently, Strand and Florek returned to their old Mar. 6-8, 12-14, Qiirk haunts to team up in Lincoln Park Zoo and to teach sev­ The epic tale of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is brought eral acting and writing classes. When that play finished to life in this romantic drama of betrayal, lust and murder. Written by Maxwell Anderson, directed by P. its run, Strand's latest work, The Median Strip, debuted George Bird. in the Frank Ross Laboratory Theatre. It fe atured Mary Arm in Ann Lynn Strand as a woman in her forties who reminisces Apr. 10-12, Sponberg about her attempt to walk from St. Ignace, Mich., to her Adapted from the award-winning children's book Arm in grandmother's home in Florida. This is the fourth Strand Arm by Remy Charlip, and directed by Patricia Zimmer, Arm in Arm is a "collection of connections" presented play produced by EMU. through play, music and dance. Originally produced by Professor Kenneth Stevens, managing director of Metro Theater Co. in St. Louis, Arm in Arm is appropri­ EMU's theatre, directed Strand and Florek as actors while ate for ages 5 and up. both were in school. "I've been producing Richard's shows for a few years and they've been a success at the box of­ EMU Theatre Offices fice. This was the first time that I directed one of his 313/487-1220 Administration plays," said Stevens. "We try to get professionals in all 313/487-1221 Box Office

3 areas (of the theatre) to come Parker Zellers, George back and we like to have McCloud and Peter them teach a class." Other Muscamp from England EMU graduates who have gave me incredible support returned to campus include to act on a regular basis and actors Dennis Cockrum, to get the guidance from Mike Garcia and Dan Vice, people who knew." and Nancy Uffner, a profes­ Prospective theatre stu­ sional stage manager. d ents usually consider During the run of larger schools than Eastern Lincoln Park Zoo, Strand Michigan but Florek taught a playwrighting strongly believes a smaller course. Each student wrote school offers more opportu­ a play which was then turned nity. "Often as freshmen, over to Florek's film acting you'll have more opportuni­ class. Florek then conducted ties to do things at a smaller his course by coaching the school," he said. "Here you students during their scenes. come in and it's a wide open The taped performances will field which is a plus for a eventually be seen on ETV, school and its students." the University's television The life of a playwright station. can be more difficultthan an "This type ofpartnership actor's, says Strand, be­ between professionals and cause opportunities are students and the important more limited. His first links it creates is unique, " play, Harry and Sylvia, said Stevens. "One woman, was rejected 15 times. The who will be a graduate stu­ Victory Gardens Theatre, dent here, just told me that which receives 1,000 our program seems to have scripts a year, didn't even Some lighthearted antics break up a busy schedule for (from left) DaveFlorek, Richard Strand and Kenneth Stevens. the practical learnings to bother to respond, he said. Based on Edward McCarten's "The Dream Lady," in help her with her business in It took connections to get Chicago'sLincoln Park Zoo, the play's statue was sculpted the professional world. We that first break. fromdense expanded foam by] obn Charles, assistant see our mission as a very "My buddy, Dennis technical director at EMU pragmatic response to the Cockrum, another EMU "You can get a play produced publisher tracks down the needs of business. Students alum, found my script and but you can't make any various productions. "I not only become experi­ evaluate how I'm doing enced actors but stage man­ around tax time," he said agers, press agents, educators My writing style has changed with a chuckle. and teachers." and I like that. I hope it keeps When he's not busy There are only two such writing full-time, Strand arts management programs changing. immerses himself with in the country, added another love - the techni­ Stevens. One is at Eastern - Richard Strand cal theatre - by designing Michigan and the other is at lights and sets. "It's hard Virginia Tech. put it on top of the pile," money," he said. "Richard's to stop me from doing it," Florek credits Eastern said Strand. "Steven Carter, now in California where he he said. He handled sce- Michigan's faculty for help­ the artist-in-residence (at can make a living. Most 11.ic and lighting design for ing him get his start. ''As I Victory Gardens), then good writers end up in his play The Median Strip. look back, when I showed read it."The rest is history. California." Over the years, Strand's up here, there was some raw Stevens agrees that op­ Strand receives royal­ writing style has changed talent," he said. "Professors portunities for new play­ ties when one of his plays and the move to the Los Jim Gousseff,Ken Stevens, wrights have diminished. is produced as long as his Angeles area contributed 4 to his new style. "I've at­ at Columbia which is tied sitcom, as a four-day work days a week for four weeks tempted to write screen to technical theatre." week - all for 27 minutes and then run forsix weeks plays but I'm not very Although Florek's ca­ of airtime. "You come in with eight shows a week good at it. It's hard to reer seems glamorous, it at 9 a.m. on Tuesday for a with Mondays off. meet with producers and can feel like a job, he said. table read and rehearsal "If all I did were I'm living in Burbank "Being an actor is difficult. and you're out by 1 p.m. sitcoms, I'd feel frustrated. where they talk a foreign But if you really want to get Wednesday is from 9 a.m. The sitcom feeds the language," Strand said. into acting, you can't not do to 3 p.m.; Thursday runs bankbook and the theatre "My writing style has it - you need to do it," he from 9 or 9:30 a.m until feeds the soul." changed and I like that. I said. "I've had many a 4:30 p.m. and on Friday, hope it keeps changing. plateful of brussel sprouts you start taping at noon, I'm starting to be less re­ for dinner, but it was he said. liant on comedy and am worth it." "There's more chal­ more interested in more He describes his aver­ lenge on the stage. On artificial forms of theatre age workday for Grace stage, you may rehearse such as the dance program Under Fire, a half-hour six to eight hours a day, six

Richard and Mary Lynn Strand

Both the theatre and Eastern Michigan University are a family affair for alumni Richard and Mary Lynn Strand. Richard Strand, who graduated in 1986, is an award-winning playwright whose play Lincoln Park Zoo made its Midwest premiere at EMU in June. Mary Lynn Strand, '76, is an accomplished actress who appeared in her husband's new play, The Median Strip, which debuted at the University's Frank Ross Laboratory Theatre, June 26. Mary Lynn Strand is a dynamic woman who has worked as a professional actress for more than 20 years. While living in Chicago, she worked with The American Blues Theatre, Victory Garden, Calumet State Productions, Chicago New Plays and Passages Theatre. She received acclaim for her role as a woman who fell in love with a fish in the play An Alternative to Butch McGuire's. She was, for many years, a member ofAlpena's Thunder Bay Theatre Company, where she acted in The Glass Menagerie, Luv, Chapter Two, The Importance of Being Earnest, Play It Again Sam (in a role she also played as a student at EMU) and Barefootin the Park. Her husband has written several parts specifically for her. Most notably, she played Alfhidein My Simple City,Crista McAuliffe in Criticality-One, Doctor Wyer in My Funny ]arvik-7, Sylvia in Clown, Kimberly in The Bug and most recently, Elizabeth Miller in The Median which she performed at EMU last June. Strip, Mary Lynn Strand, '76 and Richard Strand, '86

s NIVERSITY NEWS

THE GREAT LAKES ACADEMY, and provide 183 days of instruction through June 12, 1998. CONTINUING ED ON THE MOVE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL The Great Lakes Academy ONTINUING EDUCATIO anticipates the enrollment of 192 T ITS MARCH 18 meet­ students in grades K-3 for 1997-98, Interim Dean Dennis ing, the Board of which would result in an administra­ Beagen announced a Regents authorized the tive fee 0£ $34,560 to be paid to C reorganization of Continu­ A Great Lakes Academy EMU. The academy expects to ing Education in May, which will in Pontiac as the University's enroll 240 students in K-4 in 1998- result in an increase in off-campus fourth charter school. 99 and 288 students in grades K-5 in credit programming, the creation of The new charter school will be 1999-2000. new non-credit training opportuni­ housed in a 13-classroom build­ Charter schools are public schools ties, and the use of new tech­ ing and will be designed as an of choice, which are legally indepen­ nologies in the delivery of elementary school consisting of dent and operate under contract to courses. grades K-3. The academy will "Our primary goal is an authorized public body. Under n strive to provide an environment Michigan legislation, they are created �0�1:uri; which promotes and provides to develop benchmarks to improve �@ �1\' '1 Education's practical knowledge to become all public schools through competi­ �\ \ productive and responsible tion for students. already citizens in the 21st century and Other EMU charter schools established will prepare students to function foundation include Gaudior Academy in � in a complex, ever-changing Redford, Commonwealth Commu­ of successful � world by cultivating habits which nity Development Academy in programs," � promote a positive self-concept. Detroit and the Academy for Beagen Academy officials expect to Business and International Studies in said. "The open the school Aug. 25, 1997, reorgaruza­ Dearborn Heights. tion fully supports Call for Comments - Accreditation the ffilSSlOn Eastern Michigan University is scheduled for a fall 1997 accreditation review of by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education ( CATE). Ex- Federal regulations require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on tended the qualifications of institutions or programs under consideration for initial or Programs continuing accreditation. and will Both NCATE and Eastern Michigan University recognize graduates, parents, allow us to schools and community organizations have valuable perspectives on the quality of expand the the programs that prepare teachers and other school personnel. We invite geographic reach of interested parties to submit written testimony on the professional education credit and non-credit preparation programs to: programs, develop and use new instructional technologies, Board of Examiners provide students with innovative CATE learning opportunities and build new 2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW partnerships with EMU facultyand Washington, DC 20036-1023 administration." In making the announcement, Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of profes­ Beagen cited five goals for Continu­ sional education programs offered at Eastern Michigan University, and should ing Education: create a new organi­ specify the respondent's relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, zation that is innovative, simplified present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all corre­ and service-oriented; develop more spondence received will be sent to Eastern Michigan University for comment prior to the review. No anonymous or oral testimony will be considered. external/extended programming; Letters of comment should be received by September 15, 1997. focus on credit and non-credit opportunities; create new interna-

6 tional programming by merging the NEW COMPUTER SCIENCE Officeof Academic Programs Regent Action: DEGREE ANNOUNCED Abroad with the World College; and ROOM A 'D BOARD transfer the Elderwise Program to INCREASE the College of Health and Human EGINNJ G NEXTFALL, Services. EMU students will be able to work toward a Room and board rates at The organizational changes Michigan's state universities are include the separation of Continuing master of science degree B going up, and so will EMU's. Education into two branches: credit in computer science. The imple­ and non-credit. mentat10n of the degree was However, EMU's increase is "The new subdivisions willallow approved by the EMU Board of among the lowest of any major for the continued success of our Regents at its March 18 meeting. institution. credit programs while we begin The new graduate program is Students living in residence pursuing and creating innovative designed to meet the industrial halls will pay S4,528 for the non-credit opportunities," Beagen demand, both statewide and standard 20-meal, double said. nationally, forqualified individuals occupancy room. That's an The Office of Academic with preparation in computer increase of $128 from last year. Programs Abroad will be science. A special featureof the Single occupancy room and transferred to the program will be the flexibility for board rates will be SS,786 for the World College, part-time students with families 20-meal plan; SS,734 for the 15- according to and jobs. and 13-meal plans; $5,678 for Dr. Donald Degree requirements can be 10-meal plan and $4,952 for the Loppn ow, fu lfilled through one of three plans flex meal plan for residents in interim of study: Hoyt and Hill halls. Rental rates EWS assistant vice • at Pine Grove, Cornell Courts, president for practicum, for students who Brown-Munson and We stview Extended desire practical exposure to contemporary workplace apartments will increase 2.9 Programs. This percent. change is intended problems, to facilitate the • research study, for students who creation of new wish to do a significant exten­ The previous record was $10.3 international pro­ sion of theoretical work or an million, set in 1995-96. Last gramming. The in-depth study of a practical year, ORD helped faculty, staff merger will ensure problem or and students attract $10.1 allinternational • thesis, for students who wish to million in awards and grants. programming 1s do an in-depth study of a One of the main reasons for processed through problem which is appropriate the record is a more aggressive one office,enhance for thesis work and for those faculty, according to Bnan and expand who plan further graduate Anderson, ORD director. "Our EMU's interna­ work. faculty have become more tional focus and experienced in that arena," said maximize re­ The master's degree program Anderson. He estimated that sources. requires 33 hours of approved about 20 percent ofEMU's The Continuing courses, which may include up to faculty apply for grants. Education reorganiza­ nine hours from upper division Grants, which range in size tion also willresult in undergraduate courses. from $1,000 to $500,000, are the transfer of Elderwise It is anticipated that graduates important in supporting the of the rogram will fill a much­ (Continuing Education's d University's mission. program for area senior neede shortage of advanced "By obtaining grants, we are citizens) to the College of Health computer programmers in technical advancing the mission of the and Human Services. The relocation fields and industry. University to enhance the will result in the establishment of an learning experience of the Elderwise liaison through the ORD SETS ALL-TIME RECORD students," Anderson said. College of Health and Human The money is used in a wide Services' Gerontology Program. HE OFFICE OF RESEARCH variety of areas, including Beagen said the creation and Development (ORD) theoretical and applied research, implementation of the reorganiza­ reported an all-time student learning, community tion plan was the result of several T record of $11.4 million in outreach, publi� service and campus individuals and offices. grants for the 1996-97 fiscal year. corporate learnmg.

7 ampaign fo r Scholars Hits Record $17.4 Million

By Pat Mroczek, public information

Eastern's first comprehensive fund-raisingcampaign, The Campaign For Scholars, raised a record $17.4 million, top­ ping its base goal by $5.4 million in just two years. The record-breaking total was announced June 19 during a gala at Qyirk Theatre. President William E. Shelton said thecampaign has been CAMPAIGN a success in many ways. "It has identified new friends for us • and brought the campus together in pursuit of a common SCHOLARS goal. Eastern Michigan University will benefit for years to come from the dedication of the volunteers and the generosity of the donors." The campaign will add $6.1 million to endowed scholarships; enhance support for faculty/staffdevelopment and research; complete the $1.65 million restoration of Pease DarrellH Cooper, '94H Auditorium; provide continuing support for the new library and establish four distin­ guished chairs to support faculty excellence, namely the Cooper Presidential Chair in Leadership in the College of Business, the Porter Endowed Chair in Urban Educa­ tion, the Bruce Halle Endowed Chair in Polymers and Coatings and the Father Ber­ nard J. O'Connor Endowed Chair in Social Sc ience. Eastern's first private $1 million gift was presented by Darrell H. Cooper and his wife, Charlotte, of Clarkston. Mr. Cooper served as general chair of the campaign. "The fact that we were able to not only meet our goal but go beyond the challenge portion bodes well for the future," he said. "I think there are even larger gifts on the horizon."

Other momentous donations include:

• $1.5 million from Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T.Halle of Arizona, the largest gift in Univer­ sity history; • a $500,000 commitment from Dr. George Haynam of Saline, professor and head of Bruce T Halle, '56, '95H the Computer Science Department; • $320,000 from the Kresge Foundation of Tr oy for Pease Auditorium for meeting a challenge grant; • a $300,000 commitment by Dr. W. Donald Briggs of California, professoremeritus of history; and • a $200,000 commitment from Dr. Everett L. Marshall of Ann Arbor, EMU profes­ sor emeritus of education and dean emeritus for academic records and certification. Marshall originally gave $100,000, then provided the campaign's capstone, an addi­ tional $100,000 announced at the gala.

EMU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ronald Collins, who served as operational chair for the campaign, called the campaign's success an indicator of Eastern coming of age . ''As we approach our sesquicentennial in 1999, we have the maturity associated with the ways we have grown and developed aca­ demically and educationally. We know we have come of age when we can compete in the marketplace and raise this level of funding to support our faculty and stu­ dents." EMU Foundation President Roy Wilbanks said, "Today is not the end of a cam­ paign but the beginning of the future."

This article is reprintedfr om Focus EMU. 8 GrillmasterRon Goldenberg, dean emeritus ofthe Graduate School, serves up A boy and his dog: A young a hot dog to Noni Jenkins during the Campaignfar Scholars picnic June 12. boy relishes thefare.

A message from Ronald W. Collins Scholar's Dollars Provost and Vice Pr esident forAcademi c Affairs and Operational Chair, Campaign forScholars

What: The successful conclusion of our largest ever fund­ Campaign for raising initiative-the Campaign for Scholars, which yielded $17.4 million for academics-demonstrated Scholars clearly that Eastern Michigan University has truly "come of age ." As we approach our 150th anniversary When: in 1999, everyone associated with our University From June 1995 to should fe el especially good about this fund-raising June 1997 accomplishment. The University's place in the history of U.S. higher Base Goal: education is secure-the firstteacher training $12 million institution west of the Alleghenies, and still the nation's number one producer of educational personnel, both teachers and administrators. Now, Challenge Goal: a number of generous alumni, friends and Ronald W Collins $16 million philanthropic foundations have confirmed their strong belief in, and commitment to, Eastern Michigan University with donations totaling Total Raised: $17.4 million. $17.4 million Our "coming of age," represents two achievements. One, an institutional maturity that comes with our nearly a century and a half as a higher education Purpose: To help institution has been reached. And, two, we have gained the full measure of public confidence and respect associated with the strength and stature of our educational increase endowed programs and the quality and achievements of our faculty, staff and students. We scholarships, establish have arrived at a significant point in our history, a point at which people want to distinguished chairs, celebrate the accomplishments of our first 150 years and to contribute to making the improve classroom years ahead even better. equipment, renovate Again, thanks to all our supporters, particularly those whose leadership Pease Auditorium, donations really put the Campaign for Scholars over the top. And, congratulations enhance academic to all members ofthe extended EMU family for the many and varied ways in which programs and you have participated in our successes to date. With stronger endowments and support research. better resources for academics, EMU is ready to move beyond our 150th anniversary and into the next millennium.

9 IFUN AND LEARNING FOR EVERYONE !!Ill Games • Giveaways Exhibitors • Clowns f aii""';om,o;. '"'

Saturday, October 4, Noon · 4 p.m., Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Ml It's a Family Fair

EMU's campus will come alive Saturday, Oct. 4, at its fifthannual Family Day for the entire community. This year's campus­ wide event, which runs together with Homecoming activities, features demonstrations and hands­ on activities sponsored by dozens of campus offices and departments. Join EMU's Sixth On the main campus, visitors of Annual Pow Wow all ages can choose from activities such as experiencing virtual reality, Experience EMU's Sixth participating in a super silent Annual Pow Wow during auction, exploring the World Wide Family Day at Bowen Field The Colors the Clown Magic Show is a Web, viewing art exhibits, a favorite attraction during Fa milyDay. House. The traditional, three rappelling and precision drill team "Colors" will also be on hand during the drum Pow Wow, sponsored by and learning more about "illusion 'n dayfar face pa inting. Yo u'llfin d both EMU's Center for Multicultural fusion," chemistry magic and activities at McKenny Un ion. CAD/CAM automation. Affairs and the Native American Student Association Among other free activities during • be a part of the piiiatabreak at will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 Family Day will be: the Multicultural Center in p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4., and • laugh with the Colors the Goodison Hall from 11 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Clown Magic Show and enjoy • partake in line dancing at Guild Oct. 5. Native American face painting Hall dancing and singing with fine • • watch a unicycling pose for a free caricature drawing arts and crafts for sale will at McKenny Union demonstration at Roosevelt Hall • try model vehicle racing Auditorium and highlight the event. For more • tour the Ypsilanti Water Tower • learn about virtual careers in Sill information call 313/487-2377. • join a campus tour Hall.

Alumni and Friends: Bring your High School Juniors and Seniors •••and Explore Eastern

During Family Day fe stivities, EMU's Undergraduate Admissions office will host Explore Eastern,a special one-day program for high school juniors and seniors who would like to learn more about life at EMU. Find out more about academic programs, financialaid and scholarships, residence halls, dining services, campus life, and the University Honors Program. The day's visit includes a campus tour as well as sessions on college life and an opportunity to talk with our faculty. Call 313/487-2223 for more information. 10 EMU's Spirit Band willbe on hand to bring music to your ears during FamilyDay. They'll appear on the Mark ]ejferson/ Strong courtyard

Silent Auction to Steal the Show, Help Students

Looking for a great deal on a get-away weekend, airline tickets or golf lessons? SILENT AUCTION Sharpen your bidding skills and then check out the Silent Auction '97, sponsored by the Eastern Michigan University Parents Association. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the McKenny Ballroom, Oct. 4, as part of Family Day and Homecoming activities. The event is open to the public. This year's goal is to raise $5,500 which will be used to help students attend career­ oriented conferences, seminars and workshops, according to co­ chairs O.].and Karen McLaughlin of Toledo. This is the third year for the auction and each year has seen an increase in the number of donated items. What makes the Parents Association's Silent Auction so special is the variety of the more than 200 items for sale including holiday baskets, an autographed T-shirt by journalist/activist Dick Gregory, gift certificates from The Men's Wearhouse, Marriott Hotel, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn and the Hathaway House, and specialty items ranging from sweatshirts and EMU band jackets to baseball caps and sports bags fromDomi no's Pizza and Ned's Bookstore. Here are a few helpful tipsfor first-timeauction goers.

• Just stop by the McKenny Union Ballroom between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and pick up an itemized auction list. Each item is numbered. Then the fun begins.

• Browse around until you see something that catches your eye. Then mark the amount you're willing to spend on the bid sheet. Each item has a minimum bid price. Bids can be placed until 2 p.m. and the person with the highest bid at 2 p.m. purchases the item. Items must be claimed by the highest bidder by The mounted police with their ever-popular horses 3 p.m. Cash, check or credit cards will be accepted. will be on hand to greet visitors.

11 Student Media Alumni to Reunite Fo r the second Inaddition, bound consecutive year, alumni copies of the Eastern fromStu dent Media will Echo from the last several gather under the Alumni decades will be on display tent at for all alumni Rynearson to peruse. Stadium Several prior to the Aurora football yearbooks game. also will be Alumni on hand to affiliated help spark with the memones. Cellar Roots If you literary were magazine are affiliated with especially Student encouraged to attend, as Media while at Eastern, we will be celebrating a please contact Student National Pacemaker Media Director Paul Award received forthe Heaton to let him know 1996 edition. The you'll be attending. Phone Pacemaker is co nsidered 313/487-1010; fax 313/ the "Pulitzer Prize" of 487-6701; e-mail college journalism. [email protected].

Student Leadership Reunions

EMU's Division of Marketing and Student Affairs Vice President Larry Smith and other divisional staff will be on hand (Top Right) Some Family Day at the alumni tent enthusiasts seeking athletic activities take from 4 p.m. for a advantage ofthe free useof the Rec/IM Division ofUniversity fa cilities. Marketing and Student Affairs (Above) Children get a chance to Student Leader and experience many learning activities at Staffreunion. All Sill Hall and Snow Health Center students who throughout the day. These students learned about hazardous materials participated in student identification at last year'sFamily Day. organizations or who worked in Divisional (Right) Explore the wonders oflearnin g. offi ces are invited to Family Day offe rs exciting hands-on stop by and say hello. learning activities, available to students and parents ofall ages.

12 I EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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Don your green and white, gather the family, and head to campus this October for'� Family Fair." This year, Homecoming joins hands with Family Day to bring you the widest variety of activities ever at Homecoming!

Homecoming/Family Day Saturday, October 4, 1997 Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (continued)

• 10:00 a.m. - Golden Ye ars Program - 205We lch Hall - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Registration - 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Tours of Welch Hall - 11:00 a.m. - Golden Ye ars Luncheon (see box for details)

• Mid-Morning -Tau Kappa Epsilon Golf Outing, Eagle Crest Golf Club Contact Barbara Jones at 313/487-0400 for information.

• 11:00 a.m. - Art AJumni Chapter Reception and Gallery Discussion with Faculty, Ford Gallery

• 11:00 a.m. - Delta Sigma Phi 45th Anniversary Celebration Festivities,609 Emmett Cost: S15 per person Planned events include a reception at 11 a.m., group photo at noon, alumni meeting at 12:30 p.m. and catered tailgating at Rynearson beginning at 2 p.m. - Contact Jason Salhaney at 313/485-8084 or via e-mail at [[email protected]] for more information.

• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Family Day Activities Bring your family and enjoy the activities planned for all ages. (see FAMILY DAY activities grid)

• Noon - 4:0b p.m. - Annual Faculty Art Exhibition, Ford Gallery

• Noon - Black AJumni Chapter Scholarship Luncheon Contact Vanessa McDaniel at 313/345-3172 for information.

"The Drifters, The Coasters and The Platters"

Join us for an evening of great music and nostalgia at Pease Auditorium with The Drifters, The Coasters and The Platters. These American legends will carry you back in time with dynamic performances of songs like Under the Boardwalk, Ya ketyYak, Smoke Gets in You1· Eyes, OnlyYou and The Great Pretender. These seats are sure to go fast - so get yours today.

Tickets are S12 & s16•

• Alumni groups, senior citizens and children 12 and under receive a S2 discount. PerformingArts Series Members and current EMU srudents receive a 50% discount. Information on PerformingArts Series memberships is available now by contacting the Office of Campus Life at 313/487-3045.

------, Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair I I I I Registration Form I I Please respond by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 I I Name (s): ------Check hen: if Address: ______O_ "_" '_••_< ld_,c,_,

Degree Rec'd: Class Year: ______

Telephone (home): (work): ______

Number Attending Total Amount

EMU Alumni Employee Social - $10.00/person $ ___ Concert -"The Drifters, The Coasters, The Platters" • Regular Tickets - $12.00 or $16.00/person • Discounted Tickets - Alumni, Seniors or Children (12 & under) $10.00 or $14.00/person - Current EMU Students or Performing Arts Series Members $6.00 or $8.00/person

Teaching Excellence Awards Brunch - $12.50/person

Golden Years Reunion - Complimentary for Class of 1947 • $15.00/person for all others

Ultimate Reunion - $8.00/person (includes buffet, music and door prizes)

Alumni Tailgate -Welcome Back Bash - $5.00 foradu lts, $2.50 children (12 & under)

Football Tickets - $5.00/person for advance tickets only

I/we would like to join The Alumni Association - $30.00 single or joint Please note whether membership will be single or joint. If joint include name here:

Total Amount S ___ You may pay by check or credit card:

D Visa DMastercard Number: ______

Expiration Date: ______

Signature of cardholder: ______

Please make check payable to Eastern Michigan University and mail to: Office for Alumni Relations, HOMECOMING '97, 13 Welch Hall, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197

If paying by credit card, this form may be faxed to 313/487-7009. For information, contact the Office forAlumni Relations at 313/487-0250 or by e-mail [[email protected]]. - - - Homec- --oming '97 - A Fa- mily Fair -

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (continued)

• 6:00 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game: EMU vs. Ohio University Featuring the King and <2.i.1een presentation at half-time. Tickets: All Advance Tickets SS per person, At the Gate Tickets 56 per person (general admission) S8 per person (reserved)

• 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Dance Contact Vanessa l\lcDaniclat 313/345-3172 for information.

3rd Annual Fall Alumni Baseball Classic

In the great tradition of EMU baseball, we will honor some former EMU baseball players who have excelled both on and off the field of play. Join Ken Bruchanski,John Clay, Bryan Clutterbuck, Te d Dasen, Don DeDonatis (Kalamazoo Kodiaks), Kevin Grijak (Richmond Braves), Glenn Gulliver, Greg Howe, Mike Lumley, Randy Marshall, Bob Owchinko, A.J. Richardson, Pat Sheridan, Ben Simon (Savannah Sand Gnats), Tim Tessmar (Columbia Capital City Bombers), Te rry Trott, Bob We lch and Mickey Weston at Oestrike Stadium as they take the field for the Fall Classic.

Take advantage of this opportunity to get together with old teammates and friends during Homecoming '97. For information call Roger Coryell at 313/487-0315.

Welcome Back Bash

There's going to be a tailgate party and you're invited! Bring everyone you can find and join us at the stadium for our pre-game party. We'll provide all the fixin's. Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate Homecoming '97. All alumni and friends are welcome.

Tickets at SS/person for adults and $2.50/person for chil­ dren 12 and under. If you need information, please call us at 313/487-0250.

Note: Additional events may have been scheduled since the time this publication was printed. Please call the Office for Alumni Relations at 313/487-0250 or e-mail [[email protected]] should you have questions or need informationon any event noted in this schedule. Check the EMU Alumni Relations website for additional informationas it becomes available [www.emich.edu/public/alumni]. Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (continued)

• 7:00 p.m. - Black Alumni Chapter -Annual Stepshow Competition Bowen Field House Proceeds from this fundraiscr are donated to Eastern Michigan University students through scholarships. Contact Vanessa McDaniel at 313/345-3172 for ticket information. Friday, October 3, 1997 • Noon - 6th Annual Applegate Golf Outing - Eagle Crest Golf Club Proceeds from this four-person golf scramble benefit the EMUgolf scholarship fund. Contact Susan Croyle at 313/487-0252 forinformation.

• 8:00 p.m. - Homecoming Concert - "The Drifters, The Coasters, and The Platters" Pease Auditorium (see box for details) Saturday, October 4, 1997 • 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Homecoming/Family Day Registration, McKenny Union Lobby

• 9:30 a.m. - Teaching Excellence Awards Brunch, Hoyt Conference Center Cost: $12.50 per person (see box for details)

7th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards The Alumni Association is proud to announce recipients of the Teaching Excellence Awards. Awardees are nominated by students or alumni for this prestigious award which honors faculty who have distinguished themselves as teachers.

College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Business .tllichacl Brabec Bernard O'Connor Karen inclair James Conlev (Chemistry) (Political Science) (Sociology) (.Managemen°t)

College of Education College of Health and Human Services College ofTechnology Elizabeth Johnson Deborah DeLaski-Smirh Jerald Griess (Teacher Education) (I luman, Environmental and Ondustrial Technology) Consumer Resources) Everyone remembers having a special teacher when they attended Eastern. Nl ake your plans today to join us for the awards brunch during '97 Homecoming fe stivities. The event will be held Saturday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. in Hoyt Conference Center. Reservations arc S12.50 per person and may be made by calling the EMU Office for Alumni Relations at 313/487-0250 or e-mailingyour reservation information to [[email protected]]. Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair

Don't miss "The Drifters, The Coasters, and The Platters" Friday evening. Then check out Saturday's activities that begin with the 1997 Teaching Excellence Awards • Brunch, move on to the celebration of tradition with the Class of 1947 and the Golden Years Society, and explode into an afternoon of art exhibits, tours, hands-on crafts seminars, an aircraft simulator, rappelling demonstrations, and more fun than we can put in this short paragraph.

Traditional Homecoming events like The Ultimate Reunion for D the 1980s and '90s alumni; the pre-game tailgate; the Black Alumni Step Show, Scholarship Luncheon and Post-Game Danre; and the gridiron action are back. So make plans today to come home for Homecoming '97!

If you haven't been back to campus lately, you haven't been back to campus ... Homecoming's a great time to • make the connection so send in your reservations today. We are FAI Rly certain that you'll have a great day with your family!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Student Fan Fair Monday, September 29 through Friday, October 3, 1997 Everyone is invited to party with the EMU Residence Hall Association students at the Lakehouse. Things kick offwith the Campus Golf Cart Caravan Homecoming Spirit Week through campus to a pep rally in the Open to all residence hall students amphitheater. Once there, we will present the '97 Homecoming Court and Monday, September 29, and Tuesday, cheer the football teamon to victory. And September30, 1997 that's not all - at 8 p.m. we'll take over King and Qiecn Vo ting On Campus the REC/IM with virnial reality team games, a velcro wall and obstacle course. Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Campus Green and White Day From 8 to 10 p.m., we'll rock to the tunes To day's the day to show your EMU spirit. ofThe Planet 96.3 (\i\TI-IYT-FM) . Students, faculty and staff will sport their There will be food to eat, games to play, favorite Eastern wear and spirit stations prizes to be won, and people to sec - so make your plans today will be set-up around campus. to join the fe stivities at the fair. � • 6:00 p.m. - Midnight - Student Fan Fair, Lakehouse - University Park For information, (see box for details) call the Office for Alumni Thursday, October 2, 1997 Relations at • 11:30 a.m. - EMU Alumni Employee 313/487-0250. Social, McKenny Union Ballroom Come and meet your fe llow alumni who work for the University. Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (continued}

• 1:00 p.m. - 3rd Annual Fall Alumni Baseball Classic, Oestrike Stadium (see box for details)

• 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Ultimate Reunion - '80s and '90s grads, Wooden Nickel, 901 Huron RiverDrive Cost: $8 per person with a cash bar Join us at the J ickel (we know you remember where that is) while DJ Carey Carrington spins your favorite tunes from the 80s and 90s. Your ticket will get you all the food, fun and prizes you can handle!

• 2:00 p.m. - College of Health and Human Services Recognition Reception, Welch Hall The College will host a Homecoming Recognition Reception in honor of distinguished alumni, scholarship recipients and faculty with special achievements.

• 2:00 p.m. - Sigma Phi Epsilon Open House, 417 W. Forest Contact Jason Miller at 313/480-9174 or Michael Candy at 313/480-6048 for information.

• 2:30 p.m. - Alpha Kappa Psi - Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity Tailgate Contact Katie Stricker at 810/851-2644 for information.

• 3:00 p.m.- Omega Phi Alpha - National Service Sorority Tailgate The Ye ar was 1947 Contact Jenna Bohacek at 313/480-2145 or Kristin Konkel at 810/486-3931 for information. Lewis Crew. Robert Dunwoody. William Bachardy. and Mary Jo Dillon led the class. Deans "Bingo" • 3:00 p.m. - Student Stomp at the Stadium Brown and Susan B. Hill walked the campus. helping students along the way. Old Pierce Hall Here's your chance to attend the official student­ was razed to make room for the new Pierce Hall, organized Homecoming tailgate. Of course there which tands at the cornerof Forest and College will be food,fu n and prizes - but you have to be Place. The seniors celebrated with a masquerade there to win! So, come stomp to the sounds of ball. dedicated the Aurora to the United Nations and Rock 103 (WI@) and help us cheer the Eagles a world at peace. and Michigan State Norn1al on to victory over the Bobcats of Ohio University. College (MSNC) inaugurated a club to honor For information, call the Office for Alumni alumni of 50 years or more. Relations at 313/487-0250 or the Student Goverment Officeat 313/487-14 70. Now, 50 years later. the MS C Class of 1947 and the Golden Years Society celebrate golden • 4:00 p.m.- Welcome Back Bash anniversaries. It's time to come home to join your Rynearson Stadium (frontgate) classmates in sharing memories (see box for details) and life stories. The Golden Years celebration will begin • 4:00 p.m. - Sigma Phi Epsilon Tailgate, with a tour of the recently Rynearson Stadium renovated Welch Hall, fo llowed Contact Jason Miller at 313/480-9174 or Michael by lunch. Then. you will join Candy at 313/480-6048 for information. your choice of scheduled Homecoming fe stivities. • 4:00 p.m. - University Marketing and Student Affairs, and the Student Leader Alumni and Staff Yes. much has changed. but Reunion, at theAlumniTailgate much that you remember remains. So. come back, visit Calling all student leader alumni and staff to your with your classmates let the annual reunion. Meet us at the Alumni Tailgate . years roll off. and walk the and look for our banner. See you there! campus on October 4. Family Day Activities Grid

lla.m. 12p.m. 112:30 1 p.m. I 1:30p.m. 2p.m. I 2:30 p.m. l3p.m. I3:30 p.m. Bowen Field House EMU Pow Wow 97 (continues until 10 o.m.Saturdav and 11am-6nm Sundavl Colleoe of Business It's Your Future; Spend or Save· Owen, Room301 DininQ Commons I Cake Decorating// Ice Carving IFord Hall ballery falk • Ford Gallery Annual taculty Art txhibition Comouters in Desion · Rm.227/230 I I uoooison Hall International Student Displav · TBA IPiiiata Break- Multicult.Ctr. KinQ Hall Parachute Games· Front 01 BuildinQ I I I Mark Jenerson/�trong lourtyard I tMU �pmt-Band I McKenny Union I Super Silent Auction · Ballroom Hammere<1uuic1mer ·lower Room The Choral Art· Guild Hall �artli1a�-6uildHall ILine 0.ncino-6ui� Hall Welcome to EMU· outside of McKenny On-Site Admission to EMU II Open Game Room II Open Bowling· Ground Floor Campus Tours· West Parking Lot (every half houri Exploring the World Wide Web I Computer Lab · Ground Floor Student Art Exhibit -lntermedia Art Gallery Bird Rescue · TBA II II Creating Memories Dollmaker display Make your own visor· Alumni Room Olive Garden Pasta Art· Faculty Room Free Caricature Artist· Lnbby Con on Candy Concession· North Patio I lolors the Clown Maoic Show· 2nd Floor, West Alcove I Face Painting· 2nd Floor, East Alcove Pray-Harrold I lhe Math lurse Jo.nnelaniQliHnnm 503 I Rackham �ensory �ensat1on · Playground I Ke{JIMand Free Use or nev11V1tao11t1es Snow Health Center Competitive Edge Pro Shop -Rec/lM Blockbuster Kiddie Videoprinting · Rec/lM or Snow St.Joseph Health Mobile· TBA Andy Ambulance II Crash Dummies II Mounted Police II D.A.R.E. · Courtyard McGruff II Smokehouse II K-9 & Handler II Crimestopper's Van II SEE US Van· Courtyard Rec/lM Proqramminq · TBA EMU Diving Exhibition -JonesNatatori um Roosevelt Hall I Ml nary )Oence Kappel mg andPreos1on Drill Demonstration· North �1de 0111U11omo Travel the U-lourse · Outside Unicycling· Unicycling · I Auditorium Auditorium Sherzer Hall Pin-hole PhotographyI -Rm.307 I I �Ill Hall 1111us1on N tus1on · lonstruct1on Tech Lab CAD/CAM Automation · Room 135 Computer Aided Manufacturing Demonstration· Lobby and CAM Lab Desktop Aircraft Simulator· Lobby Plastics · Room 129 Model Vehicle Racing· Hallway, lower Floor Understanding Technology·Room 111 Wonderful Wizard ot oz Ed Sidlow · Lecture Hall 2 Faculty Leet.· Leet. Hall 2 I Virtual lareers · Room 143 I I virtualt.reers-Koom143 I I I Strong Hall Earth Soence Videos -Lobby, Strong Auo1tonum Groundwater:The Hidden Sea -lobby, Strong Auditorium Hidden Beauty of Rocks· lobby, Strong Auditorium Wonderful World of G.I.S. (Geographic Information Svstemsl · lobbv, Strono Auditorium WeatllffWatching : The Weather Stationat EMU -Immediate� Out�de Strono Hall IChemistry Magic · Strong Auditorium lown Hau xnoolhouse upen House I University Library library upenHouse KidTV;llassroomof the Future· Room 123 Wise Hall Check out a Residence Hall Room· Front Desk Ypsilanti Water lower Water lower lours ates r rum WEMU Antonini Named to Regent Post by Mary Motherwell Governor John Engler appointed Fresh on the heels of a Fall means football Joseph E. Antonini to busy summer is another and, at WEMU, fall the Eastern Michigan busy fall for WEMU. means football broadcasts. Board of Regents May The station co-sponsored Tu ne in to 89.1 for 6, 1997. He will serve or hosted several events exciting coverage of EMU until December 31, 1998, the remainder including the Ann Arbor football when the team's of the term vacated by Summer Festival, the on the road or when you Mara Letica. In a Frog Island Music can't make it to press release issued by Festival, the Ann Arbor Rynearson Stadium. the Governor's office, Art Fair, the Ypsilanti Fall also means fund Engler said, "Joe is a Joseph E. Antonini Heritage Festival, and the raising at \N EMU. Oct. world-class business Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz 17 through Oct. 26 are leader and has much to offer Eastern Michigan Festival. the dates ofWEMU's University. He knows what students need to succeed in the job market." WEMU also hosted annual fall on-air pledge He is president and chief executive ofJEA and produced the national drive. For the second Enterprises, L.L.C. Antonini was chairman of broadcast of the time in a row, the drive the board, president and chief executive officer Montreux/Detroit Jazz will last 10 days - of Kmart Corporation from 1987 to 1995. His Festival Aug. 29 - Sept. 1. concluding on Oct. 26 career began in 1964 as a management trainee in Public radio listeners with the irreverent and the stockroom of a Pennsylvania store. In 1984, across the United States highly popular "Bone Antonini was named president ofthe Apparel heard some ofthe finest Conduction Music Division of Kmart Corporation. He promoted lifestyle programs fe aturing name brands, private in jazz and blues with Show." WEMU's ten-day brands and celebrity brand products. In 1987, commentary from drive last spring was more than 1,700 Kmart stores were renovated WEMU's music director successful beyond all which included opening 100 super Kmart stores. Linda Yohn and expectations, exceeding He headed many changes throughout the world afternoon jazz host the on-air goal by 44 including Mexico, Singapore, Slovakia and the Michael Jewett. Special percent. EMU alu mni in Czech Republic. The specialty division grew to thanks go to Detroit the area can support their $14 billion fe aturing office supplies, books and Edison, which provided public radio station by videos, sporting goods, home improvement, warehouse clubs and drug stores. WEMU with a SS0,000 calling 313/487-8936 Today Antonini sits on the Board of grant to broadcast the during the pledge drive. Directors ofAmerican Speedy Printing, fe stival. WEMU's winter American Sensors, Inc. and Shell Oil Company. calendar is filling up However, his proudest accomplishments remain rapidly as well. Check with his commitment to helping the community, upcoming issues of according to Antonini. His volunteerism has Connection for details on been described as "high-energy, hands-on with the 1997 Fundraiser Finale, an emphasis on personal loyalty." Antonini and the WEMU/UMS his wife have raised millions of dollars for many Detroit-area institutions. Jazz Born in Morgantown, W.Va., he is the oldest Directions of five children. His father and grandfather and World came from Abruzzi to help build roads through Culture series, mountainous West Virginia. and WEMU's He received his bachelor's degree from West annual Mardi Virginia University where he received the Horatio Gras celebration Alger Association of Distinguished Americans' in February. Distinguished Alumni Aw ard in 1992.

13 lumni Provide Leadership to EMU Foundation Board

For the firsttime since it progressed from a training incorporated in 1990, The position to management in Eastern Michigan University the purchasing department. Foundation Board of Snoddy serves on the Trustees will be chaired by Ypsilanti Chamber of an EMU alumnus. James Commerce Board of Webb, '71, '76, was elected Directors, the Washtenaw chairperson by the trustees United Way Board of at their annual meeting. He Directors and is a member of will serve a two-year term as the Greater Detroit Cham­ chair. ber of Commerce. In 1995, Webb has been a trustee Snoddy established the since 1990, and served as ALS-Wade McCree general chair of the Campaign Endowed Scholarship in for Champions, a successful EMU's College of Te chnol­ initiative that helped fund ogy. The scholarship benefits Ja mes Webb, '71, '76 Ann Black, '79 facilities improvements at African American males Rynearson Stadium, and with financial need. generated private support for Thomas E. Wolfe is the Men's and Women's president, CEO and Athletic Endowments. chairman of the board of Webb is president of Aon Ziebart International Corp. Risk Services, Inc., of in Troy. He attended EMU, Michigan. and before joining Ziebart in Of the four new members 1980, was manager of the elected to the Board of Small Business Department Tr ustees at the June meeting, with Grant Thornton three are EMU alumni. Certified Public Accoun­ F. Ann Black, '79, owns tants. He is a member of the Renaissance C.P.A., P.C.,an Detroit Athletic Club, where Ann Arbor firm that he serves on the board of provides tax and financial directors and as treasurer, Anthony Snoddy, '73 Thomas Wo lfe accounting services to and is active in other individuals and owner­ professional organizations. the Washtenaw County Bar operated companies. She is Wolfe also serves on the Association, the Ann Arbor active in the community as EMU College of Business Chamber of Commerce, Phi treasurer of the board of Development Board and the Alpha Delta, the National directors of the Washtenaw Oakland County Chamber Sports Law Instin1te and is a United Way and treasurer of of Commerce. life member of the ational the board of directors of the Edmund}. Sikorski,Jr., Eagle Scout Association. Ann Arbor Convention & an Ann Arbor attorney, is Two trustees who also are Visitors Bureau. Black also corporate counsel and alumni were re-elected at the serves on the advisory board foundation manager for the June meeting. AnnO'B eay, for EMU's Accounting Bonisteel Foundation, which '74, is serving her third term Department. is a member of EMU's as trustee. EdwinJakeway, '58, Anthony L. Snoddy, '73, Regents Council. His was elected to his second is president of Exemplar practice specializes in the term. Manufacturing in Ypsilanti. areas of corporate, business, The trustees were elected Prior to assuming control of real estate, finance,estate to three-year terms and serve Edmund Sikorski Exemplar Manufacturing in planning documentation and as volunteers. 1991, he worked for General tax law. Sikorski is a member Motors Corp., where he of the State Bar of Michigan,

14 Foundation Sets Sights on Sesquicentennial by Na ncy J Mida, '72 the EMU Foundation." Last November, With its collective Stephen J. Qyinlan joined sights set on expanding the Foundation from the the endowment fund to Detroit College of Law at $30 million by the MSU, where he served as University's sesquicenten­ director of development. nial in 1999, the EMU Also joining the Fo undation welcomes M. Fo undation staff in July James Mcintyre to its was Susan J. Croyle, leadership team. Mcintyre development associate. was named vice president Croyle was with the for development July 1, Cystic Fibrosis Fo unda­ and is responsible for all tion, Greater Illinois fund-raising activities of Chapter. the Foundation. Mcintyre, Croyle and "We are fortunate to Qyinlan will add their have someone with Jim's expertise to the EMU credentials on our team," Fo undation Development said Roy E. Wilbanks, team of Barbara Delprato, The EMU Fo undation Development team. Pictured,from EMU Foundation presi­ Beverly Farley, Karen left, are: Nancy Mida, Alice Preketes, BeverlyFarley, Ja mes dent. "He brings an Gabrys, Nancy Mida, Mcintyre, Steve Quinlan, Barbara Delprato, Susan Croyle impressive background in Gayatri Penmatsa and and Ka ren Gabrys. Not pictured is Gayatri Penmatsa. university development, Alice Preketes. and non-profit fund raising, to our organiza­ tion. Most recently, Mclntyre was director of Does Dad Really Need development for the Michigan 4-H Fo unda­ tion. Previous to his work Another Tie? with the Michigan 4-H Foundation, Mcintyre served for 16 years with Instead, you could make a gift in his honor, Michigan State University and provide valuable financial support where development. He is a it's needed most ...programs, college 1973 graduate of MSU, endowments and student scholarships and completed the at EMU. Executive Institute on Fund Development at the The EMU Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation that provides donors with professional Fund Raising School at administration of their gifts, employs exceptional investment managers and ensures that your Indiana University. support produces the finest education that Eastern Michigan University can offer. "I'm excited to be part of this dynamic team," Mcintyre said. "There is tremendous opportunity to be realized for the University and its stu­ dents through the work of

15 Continuing you, Education? Look what we have to offer! � Weekend Courses Undergraduate and graduate courses and programs offered Friday afternoon through Sunday, including: • Master's Degree in Business Administration • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration • Legal Assistant Program/Second Bachelor's Degree

� Detroit, Flint, Jackson, Traverse City and Monroe Course Locations Undergraduate and graduate courses and programs offered at convenient off-campus locations, including: • Detroit Woodward Academy • Wayne Westland Schools • Mott Community College • Jackson Community College • Monroe Area University Center • Northwestern Michigan College University Center Professional and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates • Certificate in Clinical Research Administration • Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management Test Preparation Compact, affordable and convenient test preparation workshops for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT CONTINUING EDUCATION For a complete catalog of courses, programs and locations, call 313/487-0407 or 800/777-3521.

Website address - http://www/emich /edu/public/cont_ed/emucce. html E-Mail address - [email protected] EASTERN MICHIGAl� UNIVERSITY -CA e 1.,eJ!f.rnin'J £tl.-'Je,.

16 thletics

Seven to be Inducted into EMU Hall of Fame

On Saturday, Sept. 20, '58, '59, Eugene Thomas, seven former Eastern '74, and retired EMU Michigan standouts will associate professor be inducted into the Claudia Wasik, '62, '66. EMU Hall of Fa me at Dr. Jerry Brown, a the 22nd Annual E-Club native of Hamtramck, Hall of Fame Banquet. lettered in football and Everyone is invited to was a four-year starter attend the event which from 1954 to 1957. He (Left) Earle Higgins will be held on campus in was a two-time, first­ (Right} Glenn Gulliver the McKenny Union team All-Interstate Ballroom. Reservations Intercollegiate Athletic are $25 per person and Conference (IIAC) Ed Engle (deceased, teams, finishingrunner­ may be made by calling selection and a member March 1997), who up in 1976. A shortstop, the Alumni Office at of two IIAC champion­ graduated from Eastern Gulliver was named a 313/487-0250. Inductees ship teams, in addition to Michigan State Normal first-team All- America will also be honored being team captain in College in 1939, was a by The Sporting News in during halftime ceremo­ 1957. three-year 1976 and was a two-time, nies at EMU's home letterwinner first-team All-Mid football opener against in both American Conference Kent. football selection. The Hall of Fa me rt:: �EMU and A native of Allen Class of '97 includes Dr. ����n tiH ALL OF FAME basketball Park, Gulliver went on to Wa lter Gerald "Jerry" went on from 1936 a long career playing and Brown, '60, Ed Engle to earn his master's and to 1939. A starter in managing in the minor (deceased), '39, Glenn doctorate degrees in both sports for all three leagues with the Detroit Gulliver, Earle Higgins, psychology from Wa yne seasons, he led the Tigers, Baltimore Orioles retired Col. Duane Root, State University. He is basketball team in scoring and Philadelphia Phillies. director of the Northville and rebounding each year. Earle Higgins won Psychiatric Hospital in Engle, who attended high three letters in basketball Northville, Michigan. school in Ann Arbor, from 1968 to 1970. He is completed a 15-year ranked thirteenth on career in education as EMU's all-time scoring superintendent of La ke list and tenth in career Shore Schools in St. Clair rebounding. His 583 Shores. In 1950, Engle points in 196 7-68 is the founded the Rima ninth highest season total Manufacturing Company in EMU history. Higgins in Hudson, Mich., now was named All-America run by hisson, Edward J. by Basketball News in Engle,Jr. 1970 and was drafted by Glenn Gulliver played the Indiana Pacers that (Left} Eugene baseball for EMU from same year. In 1986, Thomas, '74 1973 to 1976 and was a Higgins founded (Right} four-year letterwinner. ALERT (Athletes Claudia Wasik, He played on EMU's two Learning Educational '62, '66 College World Series Resources Training), a 17 non-profit tutoring and Eugene Thomas also EMU in 1968, and was women's tennis MAC counseling service for competed for EMU track, the coach of the volleyball "Coach of the Year" young student-athletes. from 1969 to 1973. A team from 1964 to 1975 selection, in 1984 and An Ann Arbor Pioneer native of Akron, Ohio, and from 1977 to 1979. 1987. Wasik, a native of High School graduate, Thomas helped lead Wasik was the women's Pontiac, was a faculty Higgins is currently a EMU to the 1970 NAIA tennis coach from 1964 member in the physical manager with the National Championship to 1972 and 1979 to 1991 education department at Chrysler Corporation. with second-place and was a tw o-time EMU from 1965 to 1997. Retired Col. Duane finishes in the 100- and Root competed for 220-yard dashes. In Student Athletes Represent EMU at EMU's track team from 1971, Thomas led EMU Inaugural NCAA Leadership Conference 1954 to 1956. In 1955, to its firstCentral Colle­ he was ranked fifth giate indoor title in 38 Tw o EMU student-athletes attended the first internationally in the years. Thomas won the annual NCAA Leadership Conference May 28-29 at indoor high hurdles and 60- and 300-yard dashes, the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake was a two- time confer­ defeatingdefending Buena Vista, Fla. Senior Colleen Caplin and junior ence high hurdle cham­ NCAA champion Ivory Michelle Fatute represented EMU, joining more than pion. A graduate of Crockett of Southern 250 student-athletes from 165 colleges and universities Wyandotte Roosevelt Illinois. Thomas also set to discuss key issues facing High School, Root ran in world indoor records in college student-athletes. the first race to inaugu­ the 300-yard and 300- "Having the chance to rate the Bowen Field meter dashes during his meet with other student­ House track in 1955. He EMU career. He cur­ athletes from a wide range retired as a U.S. Army rently lives in Farmington of schools and sports was Colonel in 1988 follow­ and is the track coach at ing 30 years of military Bishop Borgess High extremely valuable," said service. During his School. Fatute, a member of the women's career, he served two Claudia Wasik soccer team. "Colleen and I are anxious to share our tours in Vietnam, was received her undergradu­ experiences and ideas with our teammates and fellow aw arded the Bronze Star, ate degree from EMU in EMU student-athletes." Caplin competes for EMU's Purple Heart, and Legion 1962 and participated in softball team. of Merit, and was a fieldhocke y, tennis, and Caplin and Fatute, who are members of EMU's professor of military basketball. She earned Captain's Council, were nominated to participate by science at EMU and her master's degree in Dr. Sally Hattig, director of the EMU Athletics Bowling Green. physical education from Academic Services Center.

Boykins Named to USA World University Games Team

EMU basketball point guard Earl Boykins was selected to compete for the United States in the 1997 World University Games, held August 21-30 in Trapani, Italy. Boykins was selected for the squad at the USA Men's Basketball National Te am Trials, held in Colorado Springs, Colo., from May 30 through June 2. It was the second consecutive year Boykins was invited to the trials. "It means a lot to me to make this team because I've been here before and didn't make it," said Boykins. "When I didn't make it last year, it made me want to do it even more to prove to myself that I could. So I worked hard on my game, and came back and gave it my best effort. I was hungrier than last year. I had more personal incentive to lay well and make the team." f This year's team, made up o 12 fina lists, was selected from a group of 61 collegiate players by the USA Basketball Men's Collegiate Committee. Head coach of the USA World University Games Team is Jim Molinari, head coach at Bradley University. Teams from the United States have medaled in every previous World University Games, including earning ten golds. The U.S. played for its fifth consecutive gold medal in 1997.

18 EMU Night at The Palace An energetic group of EMU alumni gathered Pictured at right is EMU Friday, Apr. 18, at The Palace of Auburn Hills to Alumnus Bruce Kahn,'79, a watch the Detroit Pistons defeat the Cleveland sales representative for The Cavaliers. The event was highlighted by a personal Palace, who helped organize the appearance of EMU alumnus and Detroit Pistons event for EMU. Kahn is player Grant Long who welcomed EMU alumni to already making plans for a The Palace and signed autographs for eager fans. repeat event in the fall or during the spring. Wa tch your More than 100 people attended the pregame Bruce Kahn, '79 reception. mail for more details.

Henry EMU alumnus Rutkowski, '60, Grant Long '64, and his signs auto­ wif e, Sarah, graphs at the traveledfrom pregame the Port Huron reception. area to attend the event.

,r--'--·-�.....,- � ..--· ...... 0/lie Colvard, '84, and her husband, Albert, enjoyed the festivities. Ollie serves on the Black Alumni Chapter's _..,.IIP'"I Board ofDirectors as their Sergeant at Arms.

(From lef t) Anthony McCauley, '75, '88, and]ack Minzey, '50, smiledfar the camerajust before the arrival of Grant Long.

19 We Need You: Calling All Artists Remember when you were applying to Eastern Eastern's Historic Preservation Program is Michigan University and holding its second annual art contest. Focus on you and your parents had the Historic is the theme for this year's all those questions about contest. The contest will focus on the oldest college life? Wo uldn't it historic structures on campus: We lch Hall, have been nice to have Startkweather Hall, Sherzer Hall and had someone who at­ McKenny Union. tended and could have Preservation Eastern Director Neva K. Baron and the EMU Art Alumni told you what the "real" Chapter are combining efforts to make this a great contest. "It is important college experience was that alumni and the University community are aware of the importance of our like? Well, here is your built environment on campus," said Baron. "Buildings are key to understanding opportunity to help students who are consid­ and appreciating our surroundings." ering attending EMU. Entries may be submitted in any variety of mediums The Alumni Admis­ including (but not limited to) water color, pen and sions etwork is currently -� - ink, oil, and photography. Information packets with guidelines are under development in the -�rr=ii.... Alumni Office. The available by contacting Neva Baron at (313) program will involve 480-3688 or e-mail [[email protected]] . alumni in writing letters Entry deadline is November 17 and judging to prospective students, will take place November 18. attending college fairs and information sessions, and hosting receptions for admitted and enrolled program will be opened to students. all alumni nationally. If EMU Visits the Mile High City The benefits for you are interested in alumni and the University participating in this A reception was held for alumni living in the include adding a personal program and reside or work greater Denver area Thursday, June 12, at the touch to the recruitment in the pilot areas, please call We stin Hotel-Tabor Center. process, building relation­ the Alumni Officeat Dr. Stewart Tubbs, dean of ships between students 1-800-8-ALUMNI. and alumni volunteers, the college of business, was providing assistance to the the guest speaker and admissions staff so more Double Play Catherine Canzonetta, areas and prospective director of alumni relations, students can be reached, welcomed alumni to the and involving alumni in a Do you want to see a event. Plans are in the works Detroit Tigers baseball very important aspect of to develop a chapter in game and help the EMU the University with a Denver. If you would like to Black Alumni Chapter at reasonable time commit­ get involved, contact Vicki ment. the same time? Fo r every Detroit Tigers home Reaume in the Alumni The initial pilot areas Relations Office at Stewart Tu bbs for the program are game ticket you order Oakland and Macomb through the Alumni 313/487-0250. counties in Michigan and Office, $4 of the purchase the greater Cleveland will benefit the Black remainder of the season. tion, contact the Office area. Afte r the pro gram Alumni Chapter. Tickets Ticket orders must be for Alumni Relations at operates through a full are $8, $10 and $12 and made 14 days in advance 313/487-0250. recruitment cycle, the are available for the of games. For informa-

20 hy Maeve K. Sullivan, '98

William A. Henderson, '64, Chief of 1950s Staff of Alumni Spotlight Michigan William P. Morris, and William Pappas, Air ational '64, '68, of Monroe, Mich., John A. Bozymowski, '56, '81, of '66, of Kenwood, Mich., were inducted into the Michigan Wyandotte, is the namesake of Guard Headquar­ Education Hall of Fame in May. Morris served with distinc­ the John A. Bozymowski ters, recently tion as superintendent of Summerfield Schools and Monroe Center for Education, recently ISD. He served as president of the Michigan Association of dedicated by the Macomb retired following more than 35 years of School Administrators and as president of the American Intermediate School District's Association of School Administrators. Pappas is a former Board of Education in Sterling service. Henderson was the highest ranking African president of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Heights. Bozymowski, who Principals. While serving as principal of Grand Rapids worked as a manufacn,ring American officer in the Michigan ational Guard and orthview High School, the school received state and national engineer at General Motors for acclaim. 37 years before retiring, has the firstto attain the rank of been the president of the board General. since 1987. He has served more Gwen Frostic, '26, '6SH, is printer, William Devers, '72, '76, is the Care Corporation in Flushing, than 23 years on two boards of a Mich. education in Macomb County. artist and writer in Benzonia, principal of Hornung School in Mich., where she operates the Brighton. Prior to his appoint­ Ibrahim Presscraft Papers giftshop ment in January, Devers served the Huron Valley school system Madany, '59, showcasing her work. Frostic is for 21 years, most recently as an '63, retired 90 years old. 1980s assistant principal. earlier this Gayle Green, year from '66, is the new Gregory Mathis, '82, 36th District Michael Bruff,'73, Dearborn superintendent for the Willow was named Judge, is the coordinator of the Federal Run School district in Ypsilanti, director of operations for Nova Reclaim Our Youth project in Credit Mich. Care ofTennessce. ova Care, a Detroit. Recently, Mathis and Union health care organization based the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke in Wayne Tucker, '66, (DFCU) where he served as is the assistant in King of Prussia, Pa., recently Detroit at a prayer breakfast for vice senior vice president. He had president at Blissfield State honored Bruff with the ministers involved in the Bank in Blissfield. Chairman's Award, the been with DFCU since 1963 mentorship program. after workingas an auditor with organization's highest tribute. the Michigan Credit Union Steve Hume, '84, was named the Thomas Moors, '73, League. Now that he is retired, recently 1996 Farmington Hills 1970s presented "Your Legal Rights in Firefighter of the Ye ar. Hume he plans to travel, play golf and spend time with his family. the Workplace: A Dinner began his career with the Leonard F. Griehs, '70, was elected Seminar" at El\lIU. Moors department in 1977 and became to a one-year term as chairman received his law degree from the fire marshal in 1985. of the board of the ational University ofToledo and 1960s Investor Relations Institute, a currently serves as counsel for WalterC.Miller,'86, received the professionalorganization of local labor unions in the field of 1997 City of Albuquerque Ronald corporate executives and education. Visitors and Convention Saunders, '63, investor relations consultants Bureau Ambassador Award. headquartered in Vienna, Va. Robert Bullock, '76, is the ofYpsilanti, The award is presented to those Griehs is the director of principal ofLindbom Elemen­ retired from individuals credited with investor relations for the tary School in Brighton. EMU in June. attracting conventions to the City Campbell's Soup Company in Previously, Bullock served as He began his of Albuquerque. Miller is the Camden, .J. principal in the Grass Lakes 34 years of director of the student union at Public Schools system. He teaching at the University of New Mexico. Bonnie Herman-Zachary, '71 , of taught in Chelsea for 19 years the Roosevelt Spring Lake, was a featured before becoming an administra­ Laboratory School where he Linda Turok,'87, teaches life artist at the Grand Haven art tor. taught physical education and management at Beach Middle galleries Gallery Upstairs and mathematics. In 1968, he School in Chelsea, Mich., Gathering Place. Herman­ transferred to the Health, Roger A. Plue, '76, '84, was named where she also coaches seventh Zachary's paintings have been Physical Education, Recreation president of McLaren Medical grade girls volleybalJ. Turok has exhibited in galJeries statewide. and Dance, Department where Management, Inc., a non-profit been with the school for 13 he taught for 29 years. subsidiary of McLaren Health years. 21 Kevin Mahn, '88, of Marysville, Barbara teaches biology in the Croswell­ Figurski, '94, Lexington school system. has been Alumni In Memoriam Previously, Mahn taught at St. appointed Excerptedfrom Ypsilanti Courier,July J, 1997 Mary's School in Croswell. coordinator of the EMU Olds-Robb Emeritus ProftssorMauriceW. Rilly died June 27, J 997. A music teacher and author remembered Student for his honesty and sense of humor, Maurice Riley Recreation died of natural causes. I le was 85. Survivors 1990s Intramural Complex. Figurski include his wife, Leila C. Riley and sons George was formerly employed at M. Riley of Ft. Washington, Md., Ben W.C. Riley Joan Kopper, '90, was chosen as Domino's Pizza Inc., as an of Alexandria, Va., and John H. Riley ofFt. the 1996 Albion Teacher of the assistant director/fitness Wa shington, Md. Year. Kopper teaches Spanish at specialist. Riley taught music at Roosevelt Iligh School Albion High School.In 1994, and was Professor of l\ lusic at Eastern from 1947 Kopper was honored with the Nicole Laskos, '95, - 1977. He received degrees fromNorthern is a third grade Colorado University and the University of Excellence in Education award y teacher at Paddock Elementary Michigan. The author of two books on the hi tor of the viola, he wrote given by the Kellogg Founda­ School in Milan. hundreds of articles forscholarly publications. tion. "He was the most honest person 1 ever knew," saidJohn Riley. "I le had the Amy Wittie, '95, is the adminis­ best sense of humor of anyone I've ever known. He always had a joke and was Michelle B. (Koeble) Schlaff, '90, of trator of Fairfax :Manor, an a very loving father for all three of us boys. He was always concerned about Brighton, Mich., has joined the Ypsilanti facilityfor the care of everything we were doing. He didn't force us to be musicians, but he was our marketing and recruiting staff at individuals suffering from first music teacher." George plays violin professionally in Ft. Washington and Anacon, Inc., in Brighton. Alzheimer's disease. The facility John plays the viola in Las Vegas. Contributions in Dr. Riley's honor may be made ro the Daisy Riley opened in June 1996. Scholarship Fund, Eastern Michigan University. Contact Development Paul J. Neff, Officer KarenGabrys at 313/487-0252 for further information. '91, of Michael McCormick,'95, one of 73 Ypsilanti, new state troopers who has signed a graduated from the 114th Professor Emeritus contract to Michigan State Police Recruit Thomas Monahan Engagements race for The Class, was assigned to the died at his home Law Offices Traverse City Post. on April, 24, �-1,1 Nancy Marie Egnor, '91, and of Barkan & 1997. Professor Matthew Adam Snider effBicycle Steven K. Petsch, '96, was appointed Monahan Road Racing campus police officer in the served the Lee Anne Ledbetter, '92, and Team for 1997. Sub sponsors Department of Public Safety at Department of Terry Allen Wo ods,Jr. are Ypsilanti Cycle and Neffco. Eastern Michigan University. Teacher Education, the College of Paul is dedicating the 1997 Previously, Petsch served the Education and EMU from 1953 Mary Ellen Brousil, '93, and season to his cousin, Paul department as a parking enforcer until his retirement in 1983. He is Joseph Huetteman, '95 Nelson, who died in a car and worked in loss prevention at survived by his wife Katherine and two children. Contributions in accident in December. Scars in Livonia and Best Buy in Nicolle Laskos, '95, and Jeff Monahan's name should be made owosielski Ann Arbor. to the l\ilichigan Humane Society. Shane Reiniche, '92, was hired as the first full-time teacher at the Jennifer Malley, '95, and Don 61neE."Do<" Johnson new Concord School of Opportu­ Mtgimon a'53 nity in Concord, Mich. and '59 In Memoriam graduate of Laurie Rorrer, '92, of Milan, is the Michigan Marriage special events coordinator in the Roxie A. Maroney, '20 State Normal OaJ...'"\vood Healthcare System. Christopher Kvatek, '96, and Milton Porter, '36, '38 College (now Amy Lynn Belleau Rorrer serves as director of the EMU) died Milan Baptist Choir. Norman Risk, '42 Mayme E. Lamson, '52 March 16, 1997. He was 65. IGersten Lahr, '88, and Michael Mcgiveron also earned a Boyd Robison Bridget Seames, '92, a Saline Robert E. Merchant 11,'69 doctoral degree from Wayne police offi cer, headed the D. Marie Kahle,'70 State University in 1965. He DARE program at Houghton Jill Robinson Donnellan, '72 was an as ociate professor at Elementary School. The Future Alumni Marcia Jeanne MacMahan, '73, '74 EMU from 1962 to 1965 and program addresses such issues Anton Fritz Gensterblum, Barbara Ann Wetering Dobies, '74, '88 at the same time was principal as peer pressure and drug 3/1 1/97, born to AmyJ. Fritz, Emma A. Sands, '75 at Ypsilanti Lincoln High awareness. School. He also served as '90, and Steven D. Charlene Sue Hoak, '93 president of the EMU Alumni Gensterblum, '97 Board in 1988.

22 It's Here ... Your Alumni Website Future Alumni http://www.emich.edu/public/alumni Congratulations to recipients of The Alumni Association Scholarship. These individuals, all either children or grandchildren of alumni, were chosen from a very competitive pool of applicants. What you can find there: Recipients indude Gene Michael Skidmore and Carolyn Kelly • alumni membership and chapter information contacts Lilienthal of Wyandotte, Mich., Sarah Ann Weiss of Redford, Mich., Pamela Ruth Kaatz of Leslie, Mich., and Scott William Milliken of • e-mail connection for your alumni reservations Canton, Mich. Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen and can be • alumni events calendar IF""IIIIIIIIITHE ALUMNI renewed for four years provided the individual is enrolled as a full­ • web links to EMU's home page time student and maintains a 3.0 grade point average. Each year r . ASSOCIATION applications are solicited from January to March for the incoming freshmen class. Information and applications for the scholarships may Make the Connection Today! uE.ISTER.� )IJCIDCl\ V�l\llllm be obtained by calling the Office for Alumni Relations at 313/ 487-0250.

The Alumni Association Elects New Board Members --, NEWS- ABOUT YOU At its ' annual Awards, civic activities, promotions, marriages, b1rth1 and other events that are an important part of your life are also important to us and your fellow alumn1.New1 will be published in CONNECT ON as soon as meeting of I space permnsWe always appreciate receiving photos to run with class notes.The belt reproduction the members results areach ieved from black and white glo11y head shots. June 14, The Alumni Full Name: ------­ Association Address: ------of Eastern Michigan City/State/Zip: University Julie M. Cantwell, '94 Ti mothy J Grijjin, '72 Phone:------­ elected new ------officers and E-Mail Address: ------board Student I.D. Number: ______members. Degree(s) andYear(s): ------­ W. Fred Roberts,'56, Place of Employment: ------'68, will serve Position/Title: ______a two-year Is This a Promotion? A New Employer? _ term as ______president and Spouse's Name (if alum): ______Melonie B. '85 Degree(s) andYear(s): ------­ Colaianne,'83, Da·vid R. K/ubeck, '76, Cy nthia Stanley, '81 '94, will serve Significant News About Spouse: ------as past president for one year. Other elected officers My News (please attach a separate sheet if necessary: ______include Allen T. Sheffield '88, treasurer and David P. Artley , '72, parliamentarian/sergeant at arms. ew board members elected at the meeting were Julie M. Cantwell.'94, Timothy J. Griffin.'72, David R. Klubeck,'76, '85, and Cynthia Stanley. '81. Please send address changes For your convenience, you also may or news for CONNECTIONto : e-mail your news to us at: Our thanks to the new Board members for their Office for Alumni Relations commitment to The Alumni Association and Eastern 13 Welch Hall [email protected] Michigan University. We couldn't do it without you. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or FAX it to 313/487-7009. L------� 23 September January Saturday, Sept. 6 Alumni Board Meeting Thursday,Jan. 29 Canned Food Drive Missouri Outreach - EMU vs. Missouri Saturday, Jan. 31 WinterFest '98/Beaux Arts Fe stival Ta ilga te and Fo otball Game Saturday, Sept. 20 £-Club Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame February Banquet/Game and Tailgate at Home Fo otball Saturday, Feb. 7 Alumni Board Meeting Game - EMU vs. Kent. Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 Homecoming/Family Day '97 (see insert) March TBA Chicago, Illinois, Outreach (Oakbrook) Tuesday, Mar. 3 Toledo, Ohio Outreach MAC Basketball Tournament October Friday, Oct. 3 6th Annual Applegate Golf Outing May Four-person scramble at Eagle Crest Gol Club to Friday, May 15 Alumni Awards Dinner benefit the GolfSchola rshipfu nd. Contactf Susan Croyle 487-0252 June Saturday, Oct. 4 Homecoming Tailgate/Football Game - Saturday,June 6 Alumni Board Meeting/Annual Meeting EMU vs. Ohio

November look for us in your community: Saturday, ov. 1 Alumni Board Meeting Select Michigan area community colleges Saturday, ov. 8 Illinois Outreach - EMU vs. Northern Illinois • Washington D.C. Outreach Ta ilgate and Fo otball Game • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Outreach Saturday, ov. 15 Orlando, Florida Outreach - EMU vs. Central • Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona Outreach Florida - Ta ilgate and Fo otballGame • San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, December California Outreach We dnesday, Dec. 3 Twin Cities, Minnesota Outreach - EMU vs. • Orlando, Tampa and Miami, Florida Outreach Minnesota Men's Basketball -Prega me Reception • Atlanta, Georgia Outreach Tuesday, Dec. 16 Chicago, Illinois Outreach (Downtown) • San Antonio and Houston, Texas Outreach Cocktail Reception Friday, Dec. 26 Ford Motor City Bowl - Fa nFest Event

It's Tailgate Time

Football season has arrived and the Officefor Alumni Relations is busy preparing for a fa ll packed with tailgating opportuni­ ties for alumni.

Tailgatesat home: • Sa turday, Sept. 20. EMU willhost its first home football game - the Hall of Fame game. A tailgate willbe held from4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Office forAl umni Relations is extending a special invitation to all former Alumni Board members, Alumni Association members and £-Club members. • Sa turday, Oct. 4 - Homecoming '97. We encourage all alumni to return forth.is very exciting event, which willbe combined with Family Day activities. AnAlumni Tailgate willbe held from 4 p.m. to game time.

Ta ilgates on the road: • Sa turday, Sept. 6. EMU kicks offits 1997 football season at the University of Missouri at Columbia, Mo. The Alumni Association willbe hosting a tailgate beginning two hours before kickoff. • Sa turday, Nov. 8. A tailgate will be held in DeKalb, ill., for the EMU-Northern Illinois football game. • Saturday, Nov. 15. Jo in us at the tailgate as EMU plays the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. for their Homecoming game.

Everyone is welcome, Tickets are required for all fivefo otball tailgates. For information regarding ticket purchase, contact the Officefor Alumni Relations at 313/487-0250.

24 Accounting Alumni Chapter Huron Valley Alumni Chapter Alu Barb (Busovicki) Kaufman. ·93 John Chambers. '76. ·so 109 Penhill 7650 Te xtile Rd. Novi, Ml 48377 Ypsilanti,Ml 48198 810/926-9695 313/485-7785 FAX:313/487-7009

Art Alumni Chapter Kensigmon Va lley Alumni Anne Rubin. ·96 Chapter 2105 Tuomy Road Dennis Flamme. '83 The Alumni Association at Ann Arbor, MI 48104 3311 Watersedl!e Dr. Eastern Michigan University 313/665-8236 Brighton, MI 48 116 810/229-8263 FA X:313/483-0206 has recognized chapters in­ Black Alumni Chapter state as well as out-of-state. Vanessa McDaniel, ·77. "84 Leadership Alumni Chapter These chapters hold their own 20167 Marlowe James A. Carpenier, '94 Deiroit, Ml 48235 48691 Denton # 110 special interest events and 313/345-3172 Bellevi lie. MI 48 111 activities in addition to those 3 13/699-290 I of The Alumni Association. Chicago Alumni Chapter Barbara Racila, ·54 National Capital Alumni Chapter Some also require chapter dues 627 Ci1adel Dr. James A. Moors, ·74 that will not be included in Wesunonl, IL 60559 8380 Greensboro, # I 022 your $30 annual Association 630/789-8890 McLean, YA 22102 703/893-2179 FAX:703/448-5824 dues. If you don't see a group Dallas/Ft.Worth/Metro Plex in your area and would like to start your own local Area Alumni Chapter Nursing Alumni Chapter chapter, we would be happy to assist you. Please call Ed Chytil, '82 Harold Cooley, ·92 1630 Novel Dr. 9288 Panama Ave. Vicki Reaume for information at 800/825-8664. Garland. TX 75040 Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 972/278-6768 FAX:972/528-3098 313/483-747 1 Listed here are the current chapters that have been Orlando Alumni Chapter chartered by The Alumni Association. Chapter E-Club Alumni Chapter Ken Behmer. ·64. '70 Allen D. Fazio, '88 contacts are needed for the following alumni chapters: 20 I Chauncey Ct. 12231 Bronson Way • Flint, Mich. Marshall, Ml 49068 Orlando. FL 32824 • ORIS 616/781 -7562 FAX:616/965-4133 407/240-4963 FAX:407/363-6279 • Boca Raton, Fla. Huron Restoration Alumni Southern CaliforniaAlumni • Fort Myers, Fla. Chapter Chapter • S t. Peters b mg,.Fl a. tb �:�Debbiei;� R1diker�H]':\' Frank.,o '89 1;;;Alan�; Jesiel,:;;r' "88 ;,,,,

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