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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at DigitalCommons@EMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Alumni News by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@EMU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ALUMNI EV CALENDAR 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 Festival EASTERN MICHIGAN Ut IVERSlTY • Office for Alumni Relations Summer Issue 1997 • Volume 1, Number 1 Tailgateand Football Game Saturday, Sept. 20 E-Club Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame Banquet/ February The EasternEdge is produced New Lines of Communication Open three times per year for alumni Game and Tailgate at Home Football Game - Saturday, Feb. 7 Alumni Board Meeting As we enter a new year on the campus of Eastern Michigan University, it is natural to EMU vs. Kent. and friendsof Eastern Michigan University through turn to hopes, dreams, and goals. One of the University's major goals this year is to keep Thursday, Sept. 25 Chicago, Illinois, Outreach (Oakbrook) March the Officefor Alumni Relations. its constituents informed and to enhance their understanding of the University Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 Homecoming/Family Day '97 (see insert) Tuesday, Mar. 3 Toledo, Ohio Outreach environment through new communication channels. You hold in your hand the beginning MAC Basketball Tournament Alumni Team Catherine M. Canzonctta, '79 of a dream realized, a new publication for alumni and friends who share a special interest October director in the life of the University. Friday, Oct. 3 6th Annual Applegate Golf Outing May Vicki Reaume, '91, '96 Some of you have seen Connection, the magazine for Alumni Association members. Four-person scramble at Eagle Crest Golf Club Friday, May 15 Alumni Awards Dinner assistant director The EasternEdge is our opportunity to come to all non-member alumni and friends three Lisa N. Goodwin to benefit the GolfScholarship fund Contact Susan administrative assistant II times a year with news about the University. This issue is transitional. It offers you a small Croyle 487-0252 June Beulah M. Lane peek at what you will find in the 36-page Connection magazine as an Alumni Association Saturday, Oct. 4 Homecoming Tailgate/Football Game -EMU vs. Saturday,June 6 Alumni Board Meeting/Annual Meeting senior secretary member. Subsequent issues of The EasternEdge will be an eight-page, 11 "xl 7" publication Ohio filled with news and photos of campus, upcoming alumni events and the many ways you Design and Layout j Kerns Creative Services can be involved. A major invitation to oin in the fun is right inside. Homecoming '97 November Look for us in your community: offers a full week of activities throughout Saturday, Nov. 1 Alumni Board Meeting Address changes and duplicate campus. Browse through the insert and copy informationshould be make your reservations today. Saturday, Nov. 8 Illinois Outreach - EMU vs. Northern Illinois Select Michigan area community colleges sent to: Tailgate and Football Game Washington D.C. Outreach Address Update If you like what you see here and would j Saturday, Nov. 15 Orlando, Florida Outreach - EMU vs. Central • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Outreach Office for Alumni Relations uke even more news, oin The Alumni Eastern Michigan University Florida • Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona Outreach Association. You will get not only more news 13 Welch Hall about the campus and alumni programs, but Tailgateand Football Game San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, California Outreach Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 you will get all the news on fellow al.umni in • Orlando, Tampa and Miami, Florida Outreach 313/487-0250 313/487-7009 fax the Classnotes section, only available in December • Atlanta, Georgia Outreach e-mail Connection. Wednesday, Dec. 3 Twin Cities, Minnesota Outreach - EMU vs. • San Antonio and Houston, Texas Outreach [email protected] We'd love to hear from you as we move The ivl.innesotaMen's Baskctball -Pregame Reception Eastern Edge from a dream to reality. And... we'd Tuesday, Dec. 16 Chicago, Illinois Outreach (Downtown) World Wide Web http://www.cmich.edu/public/alumni love to see you at an alumni event near you soon. Cocktail Reception Friday, Dec. 26 Ford Motor City Bowl - FanFest Event Start your Alumni Membership today! • The price is $30/year for individual or joint membership. �./l,# '"--4 NO -PROFIT ,------�----zz; ---7 THEALUMNI ORC Name: ______Student umber: ______Class: ______ASSOCIATION U.S. Postage PAID Joint With: ______Student umber: ______Class: ______EASTERNMlCI-IlGAN U1\mRSITY Ann Arbor, ]\I]] 13 Welch Hall Permit No. 9 Address: City/State: Zip: ______Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Dated Material Residence Phone: ______Do Not Delay ______Business Phone: ______ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Business Name &Address:
Check made payable to EMU Alumni Association enclosed for: S ______or Circle One: Visa or MasterCard # ______Exp. Date: ______
Signature as it appears on credit card: ------ (Return to:The EJ\JU Alumni Association - Lock Box, P.O. Box 32652, Detroit, Ml 48232-0652 or FAXto 313/487-7009) L ______J tional programming by merging the NEW COMPUTER SCIENCE Office of Academic Programs DEGREE ANNOUNCED Abroad with the World College; and transfer the Elderwise Program to NIVERSITY NEWS the College of Health and Human EGINNlNG NEXT FALL, Services. EMU students will be The organizational changes able to work toward a and provide 183 days of instruction THE GREAT LAKES ACADEMY, CONTINUING ED ON THE MOVE include the separation of Continuing master of science degree through June 12, 1998. NEW CHARTER SCHOOL Education into two branches: credit in computer science. The imple The Great Lakes Academy mentationB of the degree was ONTINUING EDUCATION and non-credit. anticipates the enrollment of 192 approved by the EMU Board of T ITS MARCH 18 meet Interim Dean Dennis "The new subdivisions will allow students in grades K-3 for 1997-98, Regents at its March 18 meeting. ing, the Board of C Beagen announced a for the continued success of our which would result in an administra reorganization of Continu credit programs while we begin The new graduate program is A Regents authorized the tive fee of $34,560 to be paid to ing Education in May, which will pursuing and creating innovative designed to meet the industrial Great Lakes Academy EMU. The academy expects to result in an increase in off-campus non-credit opportunities," Beagen demand, both statewide and in Pontiac as the University's enroll 240 students in K-4 in 1998- credit programming, the creation of said. nationally, for qualified individuals fourth charter school. 99 and 288 students in grades K-5 in with preparation in computer The �ew charter school will be new non-credit training opportuni The Office of Academic 1999-2000. ties, and the use of new tech Programs Abroad will be science. A special feature of the housed in a 13-classroom build Charter schools are public schools nologies in the delivery of transferred to the program will be the flexibility for ing and will be designed as an of choice, which are legally indepen courses. World College, part-time students with families elementary school consisting of dent and operate under contract to andjobs._ grades K-3. The academy will "Our primary goal is according to an authorized public body. Under to build upon Dr. Donald Degree requirements can be strive to provide an environment Michigan legislation, they are created fulfilled through one of three plans which promotes and provides Continuing Loppnow, to develop benchmarks to improve Education's interim of study: practicalknowledge to become all public schools through competi already assistant vice productive and responsible tion forstudents. • practicum, for students who citizens in the 21st century and established president for Other EMU charter schools foundation Extended aesire practical exposure to will prepare students to function include Gaudior Academy in of successful Programs. This contemporary workplace in a complex, ever-changing Redford, Commonwealth Commu problems, world by cultivating habits which programs," change is intended nity Development Academy in • research study, for students who promote a positive self-concept. Beagen to facilitatethe Detroit and the Academy for said. "The creation of new wish to do a significant exten The previous record was $10.3 Academy officialsexpect to Business and International Studies in sion of theoretical work or an open the school Aug. 25, 1997, reorgaruza international pro million, set in 1995-96. Last DearbornHeights. tion fully gramming. The in-depth study of a practical year, ORD helped faculty, staff supports merger willensure problem or and students attract $10.1 • Callfor Comments - Accreditation the all international thesis, for students who wish to million in awards and grants. m1ss10n programming is do an in-depth study of a One of the main reasons for ropriate Eastern Michigan University is scheduled for a fall 1997 accreditation review of processed through problem which is app the record is a more aggressive by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Ex one office,enhance for thesis work and for those faculty, according to Brian Federal regulations require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on tended and expand who plan further graduate Anderson, ORD director. "Our the qualificationsof institutions or programs under consideration for initial or Programs EMU's interna work. faculty have become more continuing accreditation. and will tional focus and experienced in that arena," said Both NCATE and Eastern Michigan University recognize graduates, parents, allow us to maxuruze re- The master's degree program Anderson. He estimated that schools and community organizations have valuable perspectives on the quality of expand the sources. requires 33 hours of approved about 20 percent of EMU's the programs that prepare teachers and other school personnel. We invite geographic reach of The Continuing courses, which may include up to faculty apply for grants. interested parties to submit written testimony on the professional education creditand non-credit Education reorganiza nine hours from upper division Grants, which range in size preparation programs to: programs, develop and use tion also will result in undergraduate courses. from $1,000 to $500,000, are new instructional technologies, the transfer ofElderwise It is anticipated that graduates important in supporting the Board of Examiners provide students with innovative (Continuing Education's of the program will fill a much University's mission. NCATE learning opportunities and build new program for area senior needed shortage of advanced "By obtaining grants, we are 2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW partnerships with EMU faculty and citizens) to the College of Health computer programmers in technical advancing the mission of the Washington, DC 20036-1023 administration." and Human Services. The relocation fields and industry. University to enhance the In making the announcement, will result in the establishment of an learning experience of the . Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of profes Beagen cited five goals for Continu Elderwise liaison through the ORD SETS ALL-TIME RECORD students," Anderson said. s10nal education programs offered at Eastern Michigan University, and should College of Health and Human The money is used in a wide specifythe respondent's relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, ing Education: create a new organi present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all corre zation that is innovative, simplified Services' Gerontology Program. HE OFFICE OF RESEARCH variety of areas, including spondence received will be sent to Eastern Michigan University for comment and service-oriented;develop more Beagen said the creation and Development (ORD) theoretical and applied research, prior to the review. No anonymous or oral testimony will be considered. externaVextended programming; implementation of the reorganiza reported an all-time student learning, community Letters of comment should be received by September 15, 1997. focus on credit and non-credit tion plan was the result of several T record of $11.4 million in outreach, publi� service and opportunities; create new interna- campus individuals and offices. grants for the 1996-97 fiscal year. corporate learnmg. Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair
Registration Form Please respond by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Name (s): ______Check here if Address: ------==-□ "c_w,_d d_r c_ss_
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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 1 947 • $15.00/person for all others
Ultimate Reunion - $8.00/person (includes buffet, music and door prizes)
Alumni Tailgate -Welcome Back Bash - $5.00 for adults, $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 orjoint. Ifjoint include name here:
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Please make check payable to Easternl\l l.icl1iganUniversity and mail to: Office for Alumni Relations, HOMECOMING '97, 13 Welcl1 Hall, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197
If paying by credit card, this form may be faxed to 313/487-7009. For information, contact the Officefor Alumni Relations at 313/487-0250 or by e-mail [[email protected]]. Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair CALENDAR OF EVENTS {continued)
• 6:00 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game: EMU vs. Ohio University Featuring the King and Qyeen presentation at half-time. Tickets: All Advance Tickets $5 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 Va nessa McDaniel at 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, Ted 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), Terry Trott, Bob Welch and Mickey Weston at Oestrike Stadium as they take the fieldfor the Fall Classic.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get together Mth 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 andyou '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 $5/person for adults and $2.50/person for chil dren 12 and under. If you need information, please call us at 313/487 -0250.
ote: Additional events may have been scheduled since the time this publication was printed. Please call the Officefor Alumni Relations at 313/487-0250 or e-mail [[email protected] J should you have questions or need information on any event noted in th.isschedule. Check the EMU Alumni Relations website for additional information as it becomes available [www.emich.edu/public/alunmi]. 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 River Drive Cost: S8 per person with a cash bar Join us at the Nickel (we know you remember where that is) while DJ Carey Carrington spins your favorite tunes from the 80s and 90s. Yo ur ticket will get you all the food, fun and prizes you can handle!
• 2:00 p.m. - College ofHealth 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 FraternityTaiJgate 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 Bohacck at 313/480-2145 or Kristin Konkel at 810/486-3931 forinformation. 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, Here's your chance to attend the officialstudent helping students along the way. Old Pierce Hall was razed to make room for the new Pierce Hall, organized Homecoming tailgate. Of course there which stands at the cornerof Forest and College will be food, fun 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 Normal on to victory over the Bobcats of Ohio University. College (MSNC) inaugurated a club to honor For information, call the Office forAlumni alumni of 50 year or more. Relations at 313/487-0250 or the Student Goverment Office at 313/487-1470. Now, 50 years later, the MSNC Class of 1947 and Lhe Golden Ye ars Society celebrate golden • 4:00 p.m.- Welcome Back Bash anniversaries. It's time to come home to join your Rynearson Stadium (front gate) 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 Ha.II, followed 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 festivities. • 4:00 p.m. - University Marketing and Student Affairs, and the Student Leader Alumni and Staff Yes, much has changed, but Reunion, at theA.lumni Ta ilgate 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
11 a.m. 12p.m. 112:30 lpm. I . I 1:30p.m. l2 p.m. 12:3op.m. l3p.m. 3:3op.m. Bowen Field House EMU Pow Wow 97 (continues until 10 o.m. Saturday and 1 lam-6om Sunday) Colleae of Business It's Your Future; Soend or Save· Owen, Room 301 Dinina Commons I Cake Decorating// Ice Carving I Ford Hall Gallery Talk · ford Gallery Annual Faculty An Exhibition Computers in Design • Rm.227/230 I Goodison Hall International Student Display· TBA P1nata Break- I Multicult.Ctr. King Hall Parachute Games • Front of Building I I Mark Jenersontltrong lounvam I tMu 101nHand I McKenny Union 1uper lilent Auction · Hallroom I Hammered UulC1mer-1ower Koom I The Choral Art · Guild Hall l!!artbea�.fuildHall !Line DancinQ-Guild Hall Welcome to EMU• outside 01 McKenny On-Site Admission to EMU // Open Game Room// Open Bowling · Ground Floor Campus Touri -West Parking lot (every half hour) Exploring the World Wide Web/ Computer lab· Ground Floor Student An Exhibit -lntermedia Art Gallery Bird Rescue· TBA Creating Memories IIDollmaker display// Make your own visor-Alumni Room Olive Garden Pasta Art• Faculty Room free Caricature Artist -lobby Cotton Candy Concession· North Patio I Colors the Clown Magic Show· 2nd t1oor, West Alcove I Face Painting· 2na t1oor, tast Alcove Pray-Harrold 1 ine Matn lUrieJoannmmg1ia-Koom 503 Rackham Sensory Sensation· r1ayground I Ke
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Don your green and white, gather the family, and head to campus this October for "A 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 Years Program - 205 Welch Hall - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Registration - 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Tours ofWelch 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 forinformation.
• 11:00 a.m. - A.rt Alumni 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 - 4:00 p.m. - Annual Faculty A.rtExhibition, Ford Gallery
• Noon - Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Luncheon Contact Va nessa 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, Yo kety Ya k, Smoke Gets in Yo ur Ey es, Only Yo u 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. Performing Arts Series Members and current EMU students receive a 50% discount. Information on Performing Arts Series membcrsl1ips is available now by contacting the Offi ce of Campus Life at 313/487-3045. 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 the 1980s and '90s alumni; the pre-game tailgate; the Black Alumni Step Show, Scholarship Luncheon and Post-Game Dance; 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 off with 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 footbal.1 team on to victory. And September 30, 1997 that's not al.1 - at 8 p.m. we'll take over King and Qyeen Vo ting On Campus the REC/IM with virtual reality team games, a velcro wal.1 and obstacle course. Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Campus Green and White Day From 8 to 10 p.m., we'll rock to the tunes Today's the day to show your EMU spirit. ofThe Planet 96.3 (WHYT-FM) . Students, faculty and staff will sport their There will be food to eat, games to play, favoriteEastern wear and spirit stations prizes to be won, and people to see - 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 fordetails) 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 fellow alumni who work for the University. Homecoming '97 - A Family Fair
CALENDAR OF EVENTS (continued)
• 7:00 p.m. - Black AlumniChapt er-Annual Stepshow Competition Bowen Field House Proceeds from this fundraiser 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 AnnualApplegate Golf Outing - Eagle Crest Golf Club Proceeds from this four-person golf scramble benefitthe EMU golf scholarship fund. Contact Susan Croyle at 313/487-0252 for information.
• 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. Awardecs arc nominated by students or alumni for this prestigious award which honors faculty who have distinguished themselves as teachers.
CoUcge of Am and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Bernard O'Connor Karen Sinclair (Political Science) (Sociology)
College of Education College ofl-lealth and Human Services College ofTechnology Elizabeth Johnson Deborah DeLaski-Smirh Jerald Griess (Teacher Education) (Human, Environmental and (Industrial Technology) Consumer Resources) Everyone remembers having a special teacher when they attended Eastern. Make your plans today to join us for the awards brunch during '97 Homecoming festivities. The event will be held Saturday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. in Hoyt Conference Center. Reservations are S12.50 per person and may be made by calling the EMU Office for Alumni Relations at 313/487-0250 or e-mailing your reservation information to [[email protected]]. ALUMNI EV ALENDAR 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 Festival EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY • Office for Alumni Relations Summer Issue 1997 • Vo lume 1, Number 1 Tailgate and Football Game Saturday, Sept. 20 £-Club Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame Banquet/ February The Ea.rtem Edge is produced New Lines of Communication Open three times per year for alumni Game and Ta ilgate at Home Football Game - Saturday, Feb. 7 Alumni Board Meeting As we enter a new year on the campus of Eastern Michigan University, it is natural to EMU vs. Kent. and friends of Eastern Michigan University through turn to hopes, dreams, and goals. One of the University's major goals this year is to keep Thursday, Sept. 25 Chicago, Illinois, Outreach (Oakbrook) March the Officefor Alumni Relations. its constituents informed and to enhance their understanding of the University Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 Homecoming/Family Day '97 (see insert) Tuesday, Mar. 3 Toledo, Ohio Outreach environment through new communication channels. Yo u hold in your hand the beginning MAC Basketball Tournament Alumni Tea m Catherine M. Canzonetta, '79 of a dream realized, a new publication for alumni and friends who share a special interest October director in the life of the University. Friday, Oct. 3 6th Annual Applegate Golf Outing May Vicki Reaume, '91, '96 Some of you have seen Connection, the magazine for Alumni Association members. f Four-person scramble at Eagle Crest Gol Club Friday, May 15 Alumni Awards Dinner assistant di.rector The EasternEdge is our opportunjty to come to all non-member alumni and friends three . Lisa N. Goodwin to benefit the GolfScholar ship.fimd Contact Susan administrative assistant ll times a year with news about the University. This issue is transitional. It offers you a small Croyle 487-0252 June Beulah M. Lane peek at what you will find in the 36-page Connection magazine as an Alumni Association Saturday, Oct. 4 Homecoming Tailgate/Football Game -EMU vs. Saturday,June 6 Alumni Board Meeting/Annual Meeting senior l5Ccrctary member. Subsequent issues of The Eastern Edge wi.lJbe an eight-page, 11 "xl 7" publication fi lled with news and photos of campus, upcoming alumni events and the many ways you Ohio Design and Layout KernsCreative Services can be involved. A major invitation to join in the funis right inside. Homecoming '97 November Look for us in your community: offers a full week of activities throughout Saturday, Nov. 1 Alumni Board Meeting , Addr ess changes and duplicate campus. Browse through the insert and copy information should be make your reservations today. Saturday, Nov. 8 Illinois Outreach - EMU vs. Northern Illinois • Select Michigan area community colleges sentto: Ta ilgate and Football Game • Washington D.C. Outreach Address Update If you like what you see here and would Saturday, Nov. 15 Orlando, Florida Outreach - EMU vs. Central • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Outreach Office for Alumni Relations like even more news, join The Alumni Eastern Michi n University Florida • Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona Outreach ga Association. You will get not only more news 13 Welch Hall about the campus and alumni programs, but Tailgate and Football Game • San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, California Outreach Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 you will get aU the news on fellow alumni in Orlando, Tampa and Miami, Florida Outreach 313/487-0250 313/487-7009 fax the Classnotes section, only available in December • Atlanta, Georgia Outreach e-mail - Connection. Wednesday, Dec. 3 Twin Cities, Minnesota Outreach - EMU vs. • San Antonio and Houston, Texas Outreach [email protected] We'd love to hear from you as we move The Minnesota Men's Basketball -Pregame Reception EasternEdge from a dream to reality. And ...we'd Tuesday, Dec. 16 World Wide Web Chicago, Illinois Outreach (Downtown) httpl/www.cmich.edu/publidalumni love to see you at an alumni event near you soon. Cocktail Reception Friday, Dec. 26 Ford Motor City Bowl - FanFest Event r ------• ---7 Start your Alumni Membership today! � The price is $30/year for individual or joint membership. ��� � NON-PROFIT ORG Name: ______Student Number: ______Class: ______U.S. Postage �lliZ)f� PAID Joint With: ______Student Number: ______Class: ______EAsTERNMlCHJGAN UNJVERSm' Ann Arbor, MJ 13 Welch Hall Permit No. 9 Address: City/State: Zip: ______Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Dated Material Residence Phone: ______Business Phone: ______Do Not Delay ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Business Name &Address: Check made payable to EMU Alumni Association enclosed for: $ ______or Circle One: Visa or MasterCard# ______Exp. Date: ______Signature as it appears on credit card: (Return to: The EMU Alumni Association - Lock Box, P.O. Box 32652, Detroit, .Ml 48232-0652 or FAXto 313/487-7009) L------�