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Architects' rendering of the new EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY College of Health and Human SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER VOLUME NUMBER Services Building 1999 · 9, l Page2 Features 2 The College of Health and Human Services Sesquicentennial Feature

7 Presidents - Past and Present

8 Governor John Engler Appoints New Regent!WEMU

9 Reflections

10 EMU-Livonia Opens

11 Alumni Rally Around Years of Friendship with Dan Vice

17 Private Gifts Help Share Crucial Information on Alzheimers Care Governor John Engler appoints Donna R. Milhouse Departments Page 8 1 Commentary 14 University News 18 Athletics 20 Alumni News

Class Notes Alumni rally around years of 22 friendship with Dan Vice 26 Alumni Chapters Page 11 27 Chapter Happenings 28 Alumni Events Calendar I BC Homecoming '99 Schedule BC The 1999 Alumni Awards Dinner

On the Cover: Returning lettermen play key Dr. Jacqueline Newsome, associate professor, department ofnursing, and D,: roles in '99 football squad Regina Williams, nursing education department head, with Jonathan Pagel8 Newsome. Volume 9, Number 1 COMMENTA RY

CONNECTION is published five times per year for o members of The Alumni Association of Eastern ·� /�O·�· Michigan University by the Office for Alumni EASTE RV�cH 1GAN Relations, Division of University Relations; and the Office of Public Information, Division of University UNIVrRSIIY Marketing and Srudent Affairs. At Homecoming '99, as Eastern Address changes, duplicate copy information or informationrcguests should be directed to: Michigan completes its 150th year as Officefor AJumni Relations an institution of higher learning and Eastern Michigan University 13 Welch I!all prepares to launch into the new Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 millenium, I invite you to come back 734/487-0250 734/487-7009 (fax) to the future. From Monday, October e-mail:[email protected] www.emich.edu/pub!jc/alumni 4, through Sunday, October 10, there are more than 40 events that will Cover and inside photos by university photographer Dick Schwarze and student photographer Amir Gamzu provide you both a glimpse of the past and a preview of the future in addition Graphic Designer: Deborah Kern, Kern's Creative Services to an exciting football game with The AJumni Association Board of Directors Western Michigan. David P. Artle_y,'72, president W. Frederick Robens, '56, '68, past president Here are a few of the activities planned Eric Rass '91, '95, �arliamentarian Allen 1� Sheffield, 88, treasurer/secretary· during Homecoming Week/Family Ken Behmer, '64, '70 Tom Borg, '79 Day weekend: George lfrieloff,'86, '91, '98 David PArt!ey (72) Julie Cantwell, '94 • The nineth Annual Teaching Eric Forster, '91 Excellence Awards, October 9; Louis Gianino, '83, '85 David J. Glassman, '95 • Golf Outings - the Applegate Golf Outing, October 7 and the Black Timothy Griffin, '72 Alumni Chapter Golf Outing, October 9; Javier Hernandez, '97 Alan Jesid, '88 • Family Day, October 9; Frances ]ones, '79 David Klubeck, '76, '85 • "Go Green" Alumni Tailgate, October 9; William Malcolm, '77 • Several.Alumni Chapter events including the Latino Alumni Chapter Robert Oliver, '67, '69 Melissa Oostmeycr, '94 Dance, October 8; the second Annual Victory in Motion SK Run/ Ralph C. Patterson, '57 Walk sponsored by the HPERD Alumni Chapter, October 9; Black Karen M. Pinon, '79 Rick Ross '75, '77, '85 Alumni Chapter Dance, October 9; the Campus Birthday Station 1-I.F (Bud� Schjmmelpfenneg, '68 Ronald Shannon, '97 sponsored by the Kensington Valley Chapter, October 9; and the Sally Wilson, '54, '62 Art Alumni Chapter Open House also, October 9. Alumni Relations Team Vicki Reaume Mushiskv, '91, '96, director And this is only the short list of events. There are spirit events, a pep Matthew M. Frazier, '96, assistant director ynda S. McCrystal, alumni relations coordinator rally, a Step Show, Campus Pizza Taste Test, an Historic Walk, the Carlene R. Engstrom, senior secretary Jennifer M. Blok, student assistant second Annual Oozeball Mud Volleyball Tournament, the Recognition of Excellence at Pease, the Golden Years Reunion at the Porter Building Executive Officers William E. Shelton, president and the eighth Annual Traditional EMU Pow Wow. Yes, the Ronald W. Collins, provost and vice president for Sesquicentennial Homecoming has a multitude of opportunities for academic affairs Patrick J. Doyle, '92, vice president for business and you to renew old acquaintances and make new friends. finance and treasurer to the board of regents Courtney 0. McA.nuff, vice president for enrollment services The Alumni Association and the Alumni Relations Office will keep Juanita M. Reid, '75, vice president for university relations you updated on the events so you may make plans to celebrate with us. Laurence N. Smith, vice president for university Mark your calendar now to come home to Eastern Michigan and back marketing and student affairs to the future during the week of October 4 through October 10, 1999. Board of Regents Please join us! Qyestions or suggestions? Please call 734/487-0250. Philie_A. lncarnati, '76, '82, chair Carl D. Pursell, '57, '62, Hon.,'80, vice chair {oseph E. Antonini fobert A. DeMattia Hoping to see you at Homecoming, I remain, Rosalind E. Griffin Donna R. Milhouse, '81 Michael G. Morris, '69, '73 WilEam J. Stephens, '60 Editorial Committee Dana Aymond, Kirk Carman, '93, '95, Deb Kern,David Klubecli'76, '85, L)'.flda S. McCrysral, Nancy Mida, '72, David P Artley, ('72) Mary Motherwell, Viclu Reaume Mushisky, '91, '96, Linda President, The Alumni Association Rider,Jim Streeter, '73, Kathleen D. Tinney, Pamela Young "Go Green - Beat Western" 1 The College of Health and Human Services ., '_:_!_'' ·� 7'�0 The Board of Regents approved plans on Sept. 18, 197 4 to form the '- EASTERV�Cl IIGAN College of Human Services .... Programs in nursing education, occupational UN IVll'l'.'>IIY therapy, medical technology, home economics and dietetics ( were) united by its formation. ... A Sesquicentennial Portrait Programs in social work, health administration, interior design, hospitality management and fashion merchandising were added. The programs fall under the purview of four departments: Human, Environmental and Consumer Resources; Social Work; Nursing Education; and Allied Health The accompanying passages are Professions. These additions warranted the expansion of the college's name excerpted from the upcoming EMU to the College of Health and Human Services in 1982. The Department of Nursing was in its second year of operation when it history book being prepared for the joined the College of Human Services. Since then, the program received University Sesquicentennial. Eastern accreditation in 1978 and added a degree program for RNs. In 1994 the Regents approved a Master of Science in Nursing (degree) . ... Michigan University: A Sesqui­ centennial Portrait, by Laurence N. Smith, vice president for University Occupational Therapy at EMU had a longer history than ursing. Egbert Marketing and Student Affairs,and Isbell (author of A History ofEastern Michigan University 1849-1965) wrote Paul C. Heaton, director of that, "a training program for therapists for the rehabilitation of the disabled University Publications, will feature ... was, with the encouragement of the Medical Superintendent of the Ypsilanti State Hospital ... initiated at Normal in the very year that America chapters on each of the University's was plunged into World War II." ... Occupational Therapy now forms the colleges, as well as student life, faculty, largest program within the Department of Associated Health Professions. The study of Health Administration, another of the Associated Health athletics and presidents. Professions' programs, provides training in delivering health care to indigent populations traditionally noted as medically underserved. The updated EMU history will feature hundreds of photos gleaned from University Archives, news­ The program ... in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (originally Medical Technology) is the only diagnostic program of study in the College of Health papers and other sources. The last and Human Services. Work by staff and students in this program has University history was published in advanced changes in medical technology through concentrations in histology, 1971 by Egbert R. Isbell. cytology and cytogenetics.

The Sesquicentennial book, scheduled for release in conjunction with Homecoming 1999, will be available for purchase in the EMU Bookstore at McKenny Union.

(Left) Students working in a Med-Tech Lab. (Right) A home economics student using a steam press in 1976. 2 The Department of Social Work ... "has a long history of graduating professionals who became leaders in human The Dean's Message services in Southeastern Michigan," according to a 1995 The College of Health and Human Fo cus EMU article. Social Work increased its ability to Services is entering the 21st century with a serve the community with well-prepared graduates when new facility. Current projections indicate a it created the MSW degree in 1995, accredited in that move into the new building in late summer same year. Added to this distinction is the department's 2000.We see the building as a metaphor for pioneering work in gerontology. The multi-disciplinary our primary purpose:to help students build program in gerontology- moved to the Department of better, fuller lives as they prepare for their Social Work in 1982- offers a more holistic view of the professional careers. We see our new life experiences of older adults and prepares students to building as a physical place to shelter be more effective and compassionate practitioners. dreams. Of all the departments within the College, the Many ofyou have contributed to making Elizabeth King, dean, Department of Human, Environmental and Consumer dreams come true for students. Yo ur gifts to College ofHealth and Resources [HECR] has the longest history. More the College have helped support students, Human Services significant, it had to fight harder for its existence than its strengthen programs and support research.While space does not permit sister departments. The department is the outgrowth of an exhaustive list of how your support has contributed to others, I would Michigan State Normal College's Department of like to highlight how some recent efforts have made a difference. Domestic Sciences . ... During 1998-99, 31 students were recipients of endowed scholarships. This represents a 32 percent increase in the scholarships given during the past five years. Not only has there been an increase in Indeed, Domestic Sciences found a foothold at Normal number, butwe have also been fortunate to be able to increase the dollar only because of the earlier acceptance of Manual Training amount per scholarship. Recently, the Pauline Craver Scholarship and (later known as Industrial Arts). The Domestic Sciences the Doris Fredericka Rosenbusch Scholarship were established in program began in the Training School in fall 1903, taught Occupational Therapy; the Wolverine Human Services Endowed by Annette F. Chase. According to Isbell, Miss Chase, Scholarship was established in Social Work by Robert Wollack, CEO of Wolverine Human Services; the Milton Ratner Endowment Fund was aware of existing prejudice against manual arts in higher established to support scholarships in Nursing; and the LeRoy Watts education, took pains to argue the importance of her Endowed Scholarship funding effort has raised $10,286 to date toward subject . ... She pointed out that those taking her course a fully endowed scholarship. would be required to read in history, nature study, This year, interest from the endowment established by Dr. Everett chemistry, bacteriology, physiology and hygiene .... Miss and Helen Marshall supported six scholarships, as well as provided Chase's words provide the prophetic foundation for financial assistance to ten of the College's student organizations. today's College of Health and Human Services. In addition, gifts have been used to help strengthen our academic In 1918 Michigan State Normal College gained programs. For example, this spring the first Lillian and James Portman distinction as one of two Michigan colleges to receive Conferences were held at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor federal funding under the Smith-Hughes Act for the and Cobo Hall in Detroit to provide educational programming for nursing training of domestic science teachers. That distinction assistants and home health aides caring for individuals with dementia. was maintained throughout a series of name and The endowment to support this conference was established by Dr. and curriculum changes that finally stabilized in the form of Mrs. Newell Miller of Ann Arbor in honor of Mrs. Miller's parents. The the Home Economics Department. Fourth Annual Endowed Edna Gates Conference for professionals assisting individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias was held at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, attracting approximately 680 health care professionals. In addition to supporting educational programs,endowment dollars have been given to help support research. The Inez S. Rolfes Endowment for Dementia Research was established recently by Alice Rolfes-Curl. The College's administration, faculty and staff continue to be appreciative of all your gifts. They have helped shelter dreams and encourage us to work hard.

Tap ed interview training was part ofthis social work class in 1982. 3 Isbell perceived a shift in focus during the mid-1 960s. He wrote that in 1966-67 "emphasis was placed on Home Economics as providing for a wide variety of professional opportunities" evidenced by the introduction of a new curriculum-Home Economics for Business-and preceded in 1964-65 by the extensive offering of Home Economics graduate courses. It is just as likely that the perceived shift in emphasis merely reflectedthe change in American lifestyles brought on by a blurring of the A home economics lab fromthe early 1900's. lines between home and business, a change that continues today. variety of standards including patient comfort, Today, HECR offers studies in dietetics that lead not environmental concerns, treatment needs, and cost only to degrees and certification, but also pave the way factors. for advances in nutritional This department also implemented a Textiles Institute counseling and outreach to intended to train students for work in the textiles field the community at large. and to supplement training for employees of major The program in Fashion Michigan companies in advancements in the field of Merchandising reaches textiles. The foundation for that program was laid in 1979 beyond the standard with the creation of a minor in clothing and textiles. consumer, business and HECR rounds out its course offerings with programs design programs to teach in Hospitality Management -most recognizable in the students about the design student-operated Eagle Club Restaurant-and programs needs of non-traditional in Interior Design, where plans for a lighting laboratory groups. One class accepted are moving. the challenge to work with patients and health care An occupational therapy providers in designing In 1995 the college boasted the highest alumni class from the 1970s. hospital gowns that meet a employment rate among EMU's five colleges. "100

4 A Sampling of Notable H&HS Alumni

• Joy Naylor (B.S. '78), Naylor is owner and president of J NV Associates Inc., a non-residential space planning and interior design firm in Ann Arbor, Mich. Recent design projects include the Huron Wo ods, Alzheimer's Special Care Units at Sc. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She has been an adjunct faculty member in the Interior Design Program, is on the advisory board, and has developed the design for the Office ofNurrition Services in Roosevelt Hall.

• Kenneth Wo rkman (B.S. '90), Throughout Wo rkman's undergraduate experience and work in major research hospitals, he sought to do something more for people than the existing medical structure provided. Ir was his health administration classes that sparked a particular interest in the amount of time, money and political will spent in the treatment of disease rather than in prevention. As a result, since 1997, he has served with the Peace Corps in the Karaganda Region of Kazakhstan, developing prevention programs, materials and local development work regarding AIDS and HIV disease.

Gy wn Gardner, conferenceand workshop coordinatorfar • Michelle Williamson (MSW '94), Williamson is a EMU'sAlzhe imer'sEducation Program, shares a moment consultant providing training services to the Scare of with a client. Michigan, where her focus is on helping local communities to develop collaborative responses to high risk children, and on developing partnerships percent of occupational therapy, clinical laboratory science between professionalsand consumers. She has served and dietetics graduates are employed. 100 percent of as a lecturer in EM U's Department of Social Wo rk nursing graduates are employed within one month of and has pioneered a gay, lesbian and bi-sexual practice graduation and 98 percent practice in Southeastern course, one of the first such courses offered in the Michigan," the college reported. country. Williamson began her career at SOS Crisis The American Academy of Medical Administrators Center in Ypsilanti, where she served as residential honored the health administration program with national director of Prospect Place, a shelter for homeless families. She leftSOS to serve as one of the pioneers recognition for academic excellence and student research. of "wraparound services" in the state, piloting For more than 14 years, interior design students have strength-based and individualized services for children won the portfolio competition sponsored by the state who are at risk of placement in foster homes, hospitals branch of the American Society oflnterior Designers. or juvenile court facilitiesin Monroe County. The faculty in the Department of Social Work rank Ernie To th (Gerontology Certificate third nationally in scholarly activity among baccalaureate • '97), To th is a certified home healrh aide at Individualized Home social work programs. The Alzheimer's Care and Training Care of Ann Arbor, providing hospice care to the Center, an outgrowth of the College's geriatric education chronically and terminally ill. He has been with the grant and housed on the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital agency since 1988 also serving as public relations Campus, is a leader in the area of Alzheimer's and coordinator and care manager. While at EMU, he was dementia research. recognized for his paper, AIDS and the Elderly Pop ulation, a developing project chat led to To th --� meeting regularly with the elderly who were caring ... A Geriatric Studies Exchange Program involves for their AIDS infected adulc children. His efforts resulced in rhe video AIDS: A Fa mily Conversation. students and faculty from Mexico City. To further He hosted Healthy Issues, an Ann Arbor Public Cable international study opportunities for its students, the TV program for seniors from 1993-1997. To th has a Hospitality Management program fi nalized an history of extensive community service in Ann Arbor, Articulation Agreement with the Trade Winds Institute Ypsilanti and the Detroit area. of Management in Bombay, India. s Today's College of Health and Human Services ...At a Glance Departments, Programs and Administrators • Social Work and Nursing: Comer Project, Detroit • Dean: Elizabeth C. King • Interior Design:students participate in American Society of Interior • Associated Health Professions Department Head: Ruth A. Hansen Design annual showhouse Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program Director: Gary Hammerberg Outreach - Programs/Courses Health Administration Program Director: Roberto Torres • Occupational Therapy: recent Internet class with all students from Occupational Therapy Program Director:Virginia Dickie outside Michigan • Human, Environmental and Consumer Resources Department Head: • Master of Science in Nursing: offered in Flint and Jackson George Liepa • RN/BSN: offered in Jackson and Monroe • Interior Design Program Coordinator: Louise Jones • Two major annual conferences on dementia: Lillian and James • Apparels, Textiles and Merchandising Coordinator: Sarah Moore Portman, Edna Gates • Hotel and Restaurant Management Coordinator: Giri Jogaratnam Accreditation • Dietetics Program Coordinator: Polly Buchanan • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Lab Science • Nursing Education Department Head: Regina Williams • American Dietetic Association • Social Work Department Head:Wanda Bracy • Foundation for Interior Design Education • Gerontology Program Director: Elizabeth Schuster • National League for Nursing (graduate and undergraduate) • Support staff: 11 • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Faculty (fall 1999) • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education • 60 • Council on Social Work Education Students • 1,340 undergraduate students • 418 intents (students who have declared an intent to enter the OT or Nursing Program) • 414 graduate students Outreach - Direct Services • Innovative Office of Nutrition Services • Student operated, on-campus restaurant Outreach - Partnerships • Social Work: International exchanges with England and Mexico City Outreach - Projects • Interior Design and Hotel & Restaurant Management: service/learning Architects' rendering ofthe new College ofHealth and • Gerontology:traveling Young-At-Art program Hu man Services Building

·-··· /�O ·-··· serve as a professor and head of modern languages at Michigan EA STE 1"d�CH IGAN State Normal from 1903 to 1940. He was known for his interest t,J N 1 V I R ', I I Y in Michigan folklore and was said to represent "the transition period from the rough, arduous, limited life of the pioneer to the SesQuzcenTennzaL S napshoTs cultured gentleman of the automobile age." Ford earned his • The early success ofNormal's basketball team led to the Ph.D. at tl1e University of Munich in Germany and pursued complaint that the gym was not large enough for all of the fans. research in Geneva, Paris, London and Montpelier. Ford Hall, To help with the situation, in 1926 students were only allowed formerly MarkJeffe r on Library, opened in 1929. to attend three games during the season. • Lydia Jones became the first full-time dean of women in 1924. • This year marks the tenth anniversary of the fire that nearly Jones was instrumental in developing plans to build the first gutted the historic 1903 Sherzer Hall, destroying the Observa­ residence halls at EMU. tory and the Art Department studios. The fire was reported at 1:19 a.m., March 9, 1989, and involved fire fighters from three • Instruction of music at Michigan State onnal School began in area departments. The building was restored and rededicated 1854. AlbertMiller was hired to teach vocal music and drawing. Oct. 29, 1990. The construction of the original Sherzer Hall was funded by an appropriation from the Michigan Legislature and • The firstgraduate program at Michigan State ormal College was built on land donated by the people ofYpsilanti. When it was initiated in the fall of 1953. opened, it was known as the ormalCollege Science Building and not until 1958, afterthe building underwent significant • World famous poet and greeting card designer Gwen Frostic is a renovations, was it renamed Sherzer Hall. The building was 1926 graduate of EMU. named in honor of Dr. William H. Sherzer, who served as geology professor and head of the Natural Science Department • Charles McKenny, the man for whom McKenny Union is from 1892 until his death in 1932. named, was the first native of Michigan to be president of Eastern Michigan University. • Ford Hall was named for R. Clyde Ford (1870-1951), who was born in a log cabin in Calhoun County, Mich., and went on to • In 1976 EMU assumed full NCAA Division l status in all sports. 6 I resident's Office

EMPresU'spresidents idents have led the - way inPast attaining andand maintaining Present the success ofEastern Michigan University throughout its 150-year history. In honor ofthese leaders, a short biography andphoto graph ofeach president will be printed in the 1999 issues ofConnection in chronological order. This current page is numberfour in a series ofjive highlighting the presidents that served EMU. John Maurice Munson, 1933-1948 John Maurice Munson was deputy superintendent of public instruction for six years, director of the Training School at Central Michigan and president of Northern Michigan State Normal School before coming to Michigan State Normal College (MSNC). He earned his bachelor's degree at MSNC and a doctorate from the University of Chicago. Munson was said to have broad and significantinfluence with regard to State Board policy and in meeting the problems brought on by the Depression. He was influential in establishing the state's Certifica­ tion Code, which provided uniform standards for provisional and permanent teacher certification. Munson's greatest challenge was dealing with erratic enrollment and levels of state appropriation. In 1933, the college's state financingwas but 33.5 percent. Depression-era enrollments declined 28 percent before they plummeted by 50 percent during World War IL Yet later, the post-war years saw veterans flocking to Munson college campuses and MSNC enrollment increased 130 percent in three years, while the state appropriation increased 63 percent. Despite the ups and downs, Munson somehow succeeded in securing the funds for 13 new buildings, the firstdormitory and subsequently, four more residence halls. Eugene Bradley Elliott, 1948-1965 Dealing with the rapid and continuing increase in student enrollment was the main challenge of Eugene Bradley Elliott. A Michigan native, Elliott held degrees from Michigan State University and a doctorate from the University of Michigan. He had seven years of teaching and school administration experience before serving as state superintendent of instruction for 13 years. When appointed president ofMSNC, he was serving as secretary to the executive committee of the American Council on Education. During Elliott's tenure, enrollment grew from 2,800 to 8,000 students. The size of campus increased from 107 to 200 acres, with options to take on 142 acres more. By the time Elliot retired, the number of buildings increased from 18 to 37, including nine dormitories, two buildings in progress and 259 student apartments. Elliott In addition, the name of MS C became Eastern Michigan College in 1956 and Eastern Michigan Univer­ sity three years later.

Harold E. Sponberg, 1965-1974 A Minnesota native, Harold E. Sponberg received a bachelor's degree from Gustavus Aldolphus College, a master's degree from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate from Michigan State University. Sponberg began his career as a teacher in a one-room rural Minnesota schoolhouse and later taught in South Dakota. He served in various academic and administrative capacities, including assistant professor of English and professor of education at MSU, was vice president at Northern Michigan University and was president of Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., before his appointment as EMU's 15th president. Sponberg's presidency was marked by EMU's phenomenal growth. More than $54 million in construction projects were completed or started during his tenure, enrollment rose from 10,188 to 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and the University's athletic prowess and reputation excelled. As cited by the EMU Sponberg regents at his retirement, Sponberg "presided over EMU's role as a precedent-setter in higher education and during EMU's maturity into a multi-purpose University with a national reputation for excellence."

James H. Brickley, 1974-1979 Born in Flint and raised in Detroit,James H. Brickley came to EMU with extensive experience at all levels of government. He earned bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Detroit and earned a master's degree from New York University. He worked as a special agent for theFe deral Bureau oflnvestiga­ tion, was elected to the Detroit Common Council, and was chief assistant prosecutor for Wayne County, a U.S. attorney and lieutenant governor to Michigan Governor William G. Milliken. As EMU's chief executive, Brickley continued the diversification ofEMU's curriculum and helped the University ride out a difficultperiod ofleveling enrollments and declining financialresources. Brickley left EMU in August 1979 when he chose to pursue elected officeonce again as the running mate of incumbent Brickley Governor Milliken.

7 Governor Engler Appoints New Regent ovemorJohn Engler appointed an EMU athletic scholarship recipient. • Donna R. Milhouse ('81) to I truly welcome the opportunity to give the Eastern Michigan Board of back to my alma mater. " Regents May 7, 1999. She will serve Milhouse received a bachelor of until December 31, 2006. Regent business administration degree from Milhouse replaces Dr. Gayle P. Eastern Michigan in 1981 and a juris Thomas who is retiringfrom the Board doctor degree from Wayne State after serving an eight-year term. University in 1984. While attending In a press release issued by the EMU, she was a member of the varsity Governor's office, Engler said, ''As an tennis team. She served as a Wayne EMU graduate who has gone on to County Defense Mediator, a member great success in her career, Donna is of the faculty of the Institute of uniquely qualified to help make the Continuing Legal Education, a decisions that will help guide the volunteer lawyer for the Domestic university and its students into the new Assault Injunctions Project and was a Donna R. Milhouse ('81) millennium." recipient of the YMCA's Minority Regent Milhouse is assistant general Achievers Award. She is currently the Women Lawyers Association of counsel for AAA Michigan. Previously, serving as chair of the Detroit Michigan and received the Member of she was a shareholder in the firm of Empowerment Zone Development the Year Award from the Wolverine Hill Lewis, a full-servicelaw firm. Corporation and is on the board ofthe Bar Association in 1997- 98. "I am very pleased to have been Friends of the Brazeal Dennard Milhouse's husband, Otis (BBA '84) appointed to the Board of Regents," Chorale and the United Health is a Detroit police officer working at she said. "I have fond memories of my Organization. Regent Milhouse is a headquarters. They live in Detroit and undergraduate years at Eastern, and as member of the State Bar of Michigan, have two children,Justin and Natalie.

Timko. "Entering the era of broadcasting on the Web not only opens the world to WEMU, but also enables old friends who have departed WEMU� the area, new listeners from around the EMU world, and alumni of the University to Visit us on tbe Web by Mary Motherwell, WEMU join us at any time. In many ways, it's like operating a second radio station. " WEMU's programming Say hello to an old friend.WE MU's "The launch of web streaming is now available on the Web. programming is now available on the coincides with WEMU's new and Go to www.wemu.org, click on Real Audio Web. Go to www.wemu.org, click on improved website. We spent the and there it is-all the great Real Audio and there it is----allthe great summer working with Arborlink in jazz and blues thatyou've been missing jazz and blues that you've Ann Arbor, our ISP, to design a been missin since you left the EMU area. All the comprehensive, interactive, and user­ g local music programs from The Sunday since you left friendly page and we think we've the EMU area. Best with Dr. Arwulf,to the incendiary succeeded. Let us know what you and irreverent Bone Conduction Music think of the page-email us at Show with Thayrone, to the wonderful [email protected]. mix of weekday jazz and blues are just One last event awaits WEMU (, �- .,,.' 1:1.. 1 a click of the mouse away. And, of before the summer fe stival season I !.l( - course, EMU football and basketball comes to an end . Look for us at the will be broadcasted. Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival The Web streaming plan has been September 17 -19 at Gallup Park, The in the works for some time and Michigan Theater, and the Bird of • National Public Radio's recent royalties Paradise jazz club. Headliners include a goal of $200,000 this fa ll and your agreement with BMI/ASCAP has Etta James, Pharoah Sanders, and support is needed to keep us strong and finally made it possible. It comes none Keb'Mo along with the best in local healthy. You can pledge on the Web too soon for WEMU's General and regionaljazz and blues talent. Call or mail your contribution to WEMU, Manager Arthur Timko. ''WEMU has 734/747-5545 for more information. P.O. Box 980350, Ypsilanti, MI the smallest coverage area of all When the events season is over, it's 480 98-0350. We can't do it without Michigan public radio stations," said fundraising time again. WEMU has you. 8 REFLECTI By Shery/James ('73, '74)

I remember the scene vividly: I was a But a lot of students still drink a lot. junior at EMU, living in a house on They binge drink, in fact, which makes Summit Street. It was night and the me wonder if anything can get through room upstairs was lit only with candles. to young people. In the words of Mary Shadows danced on our faces. I sat Jo Desprez, EMU health educator: cross-legged on the floorwith about five drinking is a rite of passage. We cannot other college students. I don't remember stop it - but we can hope to manage it, who they were, but I assume a couple and that's what EMU and other college were roommates and others just friends. health educators are trying to do. We were, in the 90s lingo, doing They fight more than the young tequila, and we were doing it real proper: person's sense ofinvincibility. They're up taking turns, we poured a shot, sprinkled salt on our fists, against an adult society that continues, much as students licked the salt, downed the shot, then sucked on a lemon. have, to act irresponsibly about alcohol. I don't have to Around the circle we went. Six times. enumerate these behaviors for you.Just think of the average, Actually, it may have been more than six, I just don't pre-college football game tailgate party. What do you think remember anything past No. 6 because I blacked out. I don't these old alums look more forward to - the game or the remember getting up from that circle. I don't remember drinking? Remember when you couldn't sell booze on going downstairs, or going to sleep on the living room floor Sundays? How many liquor stores can you walk to from next to a guy with whom, I hope to God, I did nothing but your house? It goes on and on. pass out. It took me until about a year ago to realize not that I was This was one of my more serious drunks as a college an alcoholic but that alcohol is just not a good thing in my student, but there were others. For me, for everyone I knew, life. I didn't like who I became after three drinks. I didn't drinking was part of college life. We were grown up, we like hangovers. I didn't like the fact that I looked as much drank, it was that simple. forward to being able to drink a rum and coke at noon on The fact that many of us also drove drunk or behaved in Christmas Day or the Fourth of July as I did the actual less than appropriate ways did not seem to concern us; I don't fe stivities. I rarely drank more than three drinks, but I drank believe it dawned on us we were doing unlawfol, immoral and three drinks too often. dangerous things. It is the kind of vacuous, irresponsible When is alcohol a problem? I think far, far sooner than behavior than angers me in young people today. most of us care to admit. And that's the problem with our There was no MADD or SADD reminding us about young people. They are marching behind bad examples, adult the danger ofover drinking in the early 1970s; drunk drivers role models who seem as stupid as the MSU students who received barely more than slaps on their wrists. And watched their friend drink himself to death. We don't want substance abuse education was non-existent. We should have to face that we're out of control with alcohol and have been known better, but we didn't; and we didn't care. for a long, long time. Our culture reveres alcohol, includes It was sheer luck that I did not wake up one morning to it in virtually every celebration. The message is clear; if you learn I had killed someone because I had been drunk behind want to have fun, drink. the wheel of a car. And so we do, they do. And here we are, in 1999, spending To day, things are both different and the same. As we begin much money and time not to win the war against problem a new school year, alcohol awareness is very much part of drinking, but just to hold the line. There just isn't much else our culture, thanks to people whose children have been killed we can do - and we adults can help hold that line by taking by drunk drivers and others who are about changing our a hard look at the role of alcohol in our own lives. alcohol-flavored culture. EMU is a leader, in fact, in developing programs that reach out to students. Our nationally recognized pro-active The Life and Wisdom of programs, which treat court referrals and reach out across campus for possible problem drinkers, has been copied Gwen Frostic elsewhere. Our Close Up Theater Group, a peer-theater Look for myrecent ly published biography of approach, deals effectively with youth issues, including Gwen Frostic entitled The Life and Wisdom of alcohol abuse. Gwen Frostic. Gwen Frostic (CL, '26, HLW '65) is We were sending "Birthday letters" to students who turn 21 long before the tragic loss of the Michigan State a handicapped woman who has created her own University student who drank 21-plus shots to "celebrate" stationary and art products formore than 50 his birthday while his incredibly stupid companions cheered years. She operates her own unusual shop up in him on. Papa John's has generously agreed to send a pizza Benzonia, Michigan. Gwen is 93 years old. with these letters, hoping that if students are drinking, they're Inquiries about the book can be made by calling soaking it up with some cheese and dough. EMU's campus 1-800-487-2323. police has zero tolerance for under 21 drinking. 9 ontinuing Education EMU-Livonia Opens by Kirk M. Carman ('93, '95), continuing education

Learning for Eastern Michigan University alumni living and working in Wayne, Oakland and Livingston counties has never been more convenient thanks to Eastern Michigan University's new site in Livonia, Mich. EMU-Livonia, located at Six Mile Road and I-275, will be a full-service, state-of-the-art facility, planned to house ten or eleven classrooms including a PC computer lab (with 22 work stations); an interactive television distance learning classroom (with a capacity for 30 students); eight regular classrooms; and six faculty and staff offices. EMU-Livonia Graduate programs will be offered in the following areas: EMU-Livonia offers small classes, going back to school to pursue a • communication approachable faculty, and courses that graduate degree and location is • educational leadership meet one evening a week or on definitely going to help determine • secondary education weekends to meet the needs of which university I attend." • liberal studies in technology working adults with busy schedules, Non-credit training through • public administration "We're bringing education to EMU's nationally-known Centers • nursing where the students are," said David for Corporate Training also will be • construction management Wagner (M.A., '98), manager of the available when the Center for �ality • CAD/CAM Detroit Metropolitan Regional (through the Centers for Corporate • engineering management Center. "For Eastern Michigan Training) offers eight courses • quality alumni looking to returnto school or primarily geared to the automotive • human resource management seek career development, EMU­ and engineering-related fields. (graduate certificate) Livonia makes it quite convenient. For more information, contact We're just minutes from Novi, EMU-Livonia at 734/542-4EMU or Undergraduate programs will be Northville, Plymouth and [email protected] offered in hotel and restaurant Farmington." management; manufacturing; and Jennifer Harrison (B.S., '96), who nursing (RN/BSN completion, and works in Oakland County, says the a non-credit certificate in site's accessible and convenient professional human resource location will be very attractive to management). working adults. "I'm thinking about 10 Alumni Rally Around Years of Friendship with June 5, 1999; about 10:45 p.m. A sp ecial benefit Dan Vice performance of by Linda Rider, public in.formation "The Fa ntastiks, "had endedjust 15 minutes earlier in EMU's Sp onberg Theatre. Many (Center, front) Dan Vice ('77, '82) sp ent more than a patrons remained decade on campus as an undergraduate and graduate student, lecturer and assistant director ofEMU's award­ in their seatsfar a winningfarensicsprogra m. Here, Vice gets ready to lead post-performance tribute to afriend. the 'Jorensics choir" during an event at the Sp onberg Theatre in his honor. (Photos by:]im Stiterlet) Dan Vice (' 77, '82) stood from his But, the potentially somber occa­ stage-left throne, straightened the sion was, in fact, an uplifting celebra­ The Daniel L. Vice tiara well-wishers had placed on his tion of life; a joyous reunion of alumni head and walked across the stage to and friends from EMU's forensics Endowed Scholarship stand before a dozen friends await­ program and the Communications The Daniel l. Vice Endowed ing his lead. No one had rehearsed. and Theatre Arts Department. It was Scholarship will be awarded It had been more than 25 years since the good stuff life is made of annually to a junior or senior with the "forensics choir" had run through "Love brought us here," said Bailey. a 2.S grade point average or vocal warm-ups. "The weekend is still resonating. better who participates in But when "maestro" Vice lifted his That whole period of our lives at forensics, theatre or performance arms to lead the group, it all clicked. EMU was an amazing concentration studies activities in the Communi­ On cue, spicy lyrics danced from their of creativity and friendship." cation and Theatre Arts Depart- throats; the tempo rocked the risers ; When Vice returned to his on-stage ment at Eastern Michigan and the collective sound transported throne, he was embraced by comedy University. For more information, the audience to an early morning in bits, oratory pieces, and phone calls contact Dennis M. Beagen, 1981, on a bus ride to a forensics com­ fromaround the country. head, Communication and petition. Thurman Monsion, a Los Ange­ Theatre Arts Department, When the songs stopped, laugh­ les-based actor, served as master of Eastern Michigan University, ter filled the theatre. No one had ceremonies; Chicago actor and Ypsilanti, Mich. 48197, missed a beat or forgotten a word. graphic designer Michael Garcia in­ 734/487-3031, Choir member Michael Bailey ('82), terpreted a Mark Twain piece; Den­ [email protected] or who flew in from Gilbert, Ariz., for nis Cockrum ('7 7, '84) and Michael The EMU Foundation, the event, said the warm-up session McCafferty ('93), already in town as 734/487-0252. brought back many memories of the guest artists in The Fa ntastiks, per­ award-winning group. formed a hilarious "Who's on First" "One of the shrewd things EMU skit dressed as Spock and Captain Endowed Scholarship. At presstime, did competitively was vocal warm­ Kirk. And, Bailey kept the audience pledges to the endowment had ups and songs that ranged from in­ in stitches with his standup act, of­ reached the first-tier threshold of spiring to unbelievably perverse," said ten interrupted by phone calls all $10,000. Beagen said he is aiming for Bailey, comedian and elementary could hear. Each call ended with a $20,000 or more. school teacher. "We'd all get charged collective "good bye" from the audi­ "Danny was such an integral part up during that ritual so when we ence . of the forensics program," said walked into our first rounds, we were Professor Emeritus Mitchel (Bob) Beagen. "He was the glue that held in fullvoice and psyched up. McElya called from Louisville, Ky.; us all together. Now, it's our turn to "Danny was a big part of the legacy George Kapetan ('82 ) from Florida; be the glue for him and to recognize from those days. He's also a remark­ U.S. Secretary of Transportation his talents and the impact he has able performer and intuitive about lit­ Rodney Slater ('77, '96H) from made on this campus." erature. When I read poetry, it's fuller Washington D.C. and Cindy Meier Theresa McElwee Greenleaf ('82 ), and deeper because ofDanny Vice. He ('7 9, '81) sent her best from Arizona, an actress who's now doing radio and changed the way I look at life." among many others. television voiceovers in Manhattan, There were other moments that The evening before, alumni and invited Vice to lead the choir that evening when words got stuck and friends gathered at the home of night at the Sponberg. "You can't eyes filled with tears. About 100 Christina McMullen ('83, '88) for a imagine the galvanizing force Danny alumni fromaround the country had bonfireparty in Ann Arbor (Mich.). was for the forensics team and be­ dropped everything on their sched­ A pre-performance gathering at yond," she said. "It was an honor to u1es to come to EMU for the week­ Theo's Restaurant on Cross Street in participate in the event for him." A end gathering, which honored and Ypsilanti gave friends yet another few days later, in an email to Beagen, recognized Vice's contributions to chance to reunite. she wrote: their lives. Seven months earlier he Dennis Beagen, head, Department "You have no idea what magic hap­ had been given the news of his pan­ of Communication and Theatre Arts, pened last weekenf d. I just wanted to creatic cancer-one month longer was at the helm for not only the gorge mysel on all the talent, charm, than the expected survival rate from weekend events, but also for the es­ wit, brilliance and generosity assembled diagnosis. tablishment of the Daniel L. Vice there. I have been sofortunate in my lift. 12 develop professional communication skills and gives them a sense of dis­ cipline, team building and commu­ nity involvement. And, according to Vice, offers students an opportunity to speak out about real-life issues that can effect change. "As a team we were very tight, very close friends," said Vice. "Yes, we were young and naive; but we truly believed in every word that came out of our mouths. "I remember one of the first pro­ grams I did at Eastern was an anti­ war piece during the Vietnam con­ flict. And I did poetry about Native American concerns. We were prob­ (Left to right, top to bottom) Dennis Cockrum ('77, '84) and Michael ably the first team to deal with gay f McCajferty {'93) presented a Spock and Captain Kirk version o "Who'son and lesbian issues. We're talking the First"; Vice and Irene Ziegler {'80) ofRichmond, Va. , say hello; Communication '70s. That was unusual. We really and Theatre Arts Department Head Dennis Beagen; Micheal Bailey {'82) of wanted to let people know about Gilbert, Ariz., kept the audience in stitches with his stand-up comedy routine; these issues versus Tm going to a Vice and Ta mi Sp ry{'82, '87) ofMil aca, Minn., reminisce during a pre­ speech program and win a trophy.' performance gathering at Th eo's; and Michael Garcia ofChicago interpreted a That's what set us apart." Mark Tw ain piece. Vice went on to earn his master's degree at EMU, giving back and stay­ I've gotten to do a couple ofplays on sic nationals in Arizona, he heard ing connected to the program as a Broadway and off. Some marvelous results of the National Forensics As­ graduate assistant, lecturer and assis­ roles in regional theatre. I've had the sociation competition. Eastern tant director of EMU's forensics pro­ great good fo rtune of working with Michigan was in the top three. He gram. He spent one year as the fo­ treasures of the American Th eatre, applied for admission; EMU showed rensics director at Morehead State movie stars and geniuses. I have an interest in him; and, in the fall of University in Kentucky, returned to amazing husband and a sweet, delight­ 1972, Vice came to Ypsilanti as an Ypsilanti, and left in 1984 for Salt .fa/child Lifehas been very good to me. undergraduate student and member Lake City, Utah. He worked for But, the most talented, insight.fa/, kind, of the forensics team. Delta Airlines in various jobs until generous, passionate, amazing people I Vice concentrated on oral inter­ recently. have ever known, I met in Yp silanti, pretation ofliterature, such as prose, "I guess I became the cheerleader Michigan. Thank you far reminding us poetry, and dramatic duo. In 1974, of the team back then," said Vice in ofwhat matters most. " he captured the state championship his parting words at the Sponberg Dan Vice grew up in communi­ in persuasion and was third in the that night. "Today, what I have in all ties where communication was key. nation at the Interstate Oratory of you is your cheerleading for me. I The son of parents who worked for Competition, the longest-standing pray in the years to come, the recipi­ the Bureau oflndian Affa irs, he lived speech tournament in the nation. ents of the scholarship will be the on Native American reservations "Dennis (Beagen) and the other kind of students who will give it their with the White Mountain Apache, coaches inspired us to branch out and best shot and will receive the kind of Navajo and Hopi residents. The in­ try other events," said Vice. "We were love and support I've received." teractions he had and sensitivity he encouraged to do it all." developed as a result of living and The legacy of the forensics team Atpressti me we learning there would later influence during Vice's undergraduate years is learned that Dan Vice the topics he would address at forth­ remarkable, setting the stage for nine died on July27 , 1999. coming forensic competitions. national championships in the last 28 He was 47 years old In the early '70s, when he was par­ years and never placing lower than ticipating in the junior college fo ren- fourth place. Forensics helps students 13 NIVERSITY NEWS Freshman Admissions education and other programs; Sports Shorts additional housing on campus also Closed for Fall has been arranged. There will be 100 eniors Michael Aldredge, he EMU campus is gearing percent occupancy in the 13 residence S Chris DeShelter, and Stan up for its largest freshman halls for fall 1999, he said. Switala have all made their class in its 150-year history. "Eastern Michigan offers a strong, way to the pro baseball ranks. The Freshman admissions were closed supportive living and learning Yankees drafted Aldridge in the 21st T round, while DeShelter signed a free­ July 23. The University is continuing environment and this is what is to accept applications from transfer attracting students," said McAnuff. agen t contract with the Detroit and graduate students. "Students are attracted to Eastern Tigers and Switala signed with the University officialspredict a record Michigan because of the academics, Massachusetts Maddogs of the setting 2,800 freshmen will attend the cost and the location. The new independent Northern League. the fall 1999 semester. Last year, facilities, the Bruce T.Halle Library, 2,455 freshmen enrolled at EMU. the Convocation Center and the John "We have experienced a 12 percent W. Porter College of Education increase in freshman applications and Building also are big attractions." a 15 percent increase in freshman McAnuff also credits a recent enrollment, which is excellent news marketing program and strengthened for the University, but it also has recruiting publications for forced us to close freshman contributing to the increase. The admissions early. Any freshman that University is one of the best public applied after July 23 has been placed education buys in the Midwest, he on a waiting list," said Judy Tatum, said. Eastern Michigan also has been director of admissions. cited in U.S. News and World Courtney McAnuff, vice president Report's Best Colleges guidebook for for enrollment services, said the the past two years as one of the University had predicted the surge in nation's most diverse campuses. freshman enrollments and was able The University opened its 1999- to accommodate the increased 2000 academic year Sept. 1. demand. Extra classes have been University officials are expecting added in freshman English, general 23,750 students on campus this fa ll. , .. , /L°'O , ... EASTE ��CHlGAN

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14 ��������������������������� �. ����������������������\'\ ' u NEWS Senior golfier Ed Maunder earned The winmng q artet receives a cash �� four major honors this year, prize, is offered a concert tour of � including: All-MAC first team, Europe and recording opportunities. CoSIDA GTE Academic All- Past winners all have become District second team, All-District internationally known. and MAC All-Academic first team. The Qyartet's musicians are John Two Eastern Michigan University McGrosso, violinist; Rebecca Rhee, track athletes attended the NCAA violinist; Mahoko Eguchi, violist; and Championships in Boise, Idaho. Kurt Baldwin, cellist. Formed in compet1t10ns. Since beginning its Clement Chukwu earned top honors 1992, the quartet quickly established residency at EMU in 1996, the and became a NCAA National itself as one of America's finest quartet has offered free concerts to Champion in the 400-meter dash, chamber ensembles. In 1994, the University community, as well as with a time of 44. 79 seconds. He Arianna won three of the nations numerous concerts and workshops in became the 36th NCAA champion most prestigious chamber music southeastern Michigan. in school history. For the women's team, Carrie Gould finished fourth in the 10,000-meter run at the NCAA Championships, with a time of 34:09, breaking her own school record of 34:28 set this season. EMU's Arianna String Quartet to Compete in France astern Michigan Uni­ versity's quartet-in­ residence, has been invited toE compete in the prestigious International String Qu artet competition in Bordeaux, France. The competition will take place September 14-19. Open to ensembles of all nationalities, the competition is limited to quartet members whose {clockwise from left) Rebecca Rhee, John McGrosso, Mahoko Eguchi and Ku rt average age does not exceed 33 years. Baldwin.

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15 N I v E R s I T y N E w s �\,HEWS Alumni Succeed in Show Biz McCaffe rty is a guest artist with �# By Wa rd Mullens, public information Lamb's Players Theatre in San Diego. office Since moving to the west coast in 1996, McCafferty has done several ccording to actor/director independent films, numerous Dennis Cockrum ('77, commercials and recently completed '84), about one percent of a role on television's Silk Stalkings. A the actors in the Screen Cockrum's credits include movies Actors Guild are movie stars. A such as Above the Law, Uncle Buck and slightly larger percentage make a The Glimmer Man. His television living acting. The majority, according credits include Home Improvement, One of McCaffe rty's jobs was to Cockrum, are just trying to work ER, The Pretender, Chicago Hope, Star working at Sea World. He said part enough to earn insurance coverage. Trek: The Next Generation and Cheers. of his performance consisted of Cockrum and fellow EMU "I married Carla's daughter," said getting kissed by a walrus. alumnus Michael McCafferty ('93) Cockrum ofhis role on Cheers. "It was "I enjoyed it," he said of performing count themselves fortunate to be the least I could do; I got her before a live audience and not the kiss. making a living as actors. pregnant," he said of his character. Cockrum and McCafferty said They both returned to campus to "That was a big thrill, but no one their experiences at Eastern Michigan perform in The Fa ntastiks at the knew my name," Cockrum added as have served them well, both on stage Sponberg Theatre, June 4-12. an inside joke to the show's theme and off. "I played this same part when I was song. Cockrum will appear in the "I got a pretty good education here (in college)," said Cockrum of upcoming Showtime remake of here," said Cockrum. his role as a father named Bellamy. Inherit the Wi ndwith George C. Scott "I got more out of the less "Now I'm the right age!" and Jack Lemmon. structured program here because we "It's not that diffe rent (being "My career is not as extensive as were able to sample and experiment," back)," said McCafferty. "Some of the Dennis'," said McCafferty. "But I said McCafferty. "It gave me the professors have retired, but it's not as have been able to make a living as an freedom to be creative and make weird as I thought it would be." actor. without working in food mistakes." Cockrum and McCafferty have service. " Cockrum and McCafferty said been busy since leaving Ypsilanti. Both Cockrum and McCaffe rty they hope to impart some of what Both have extensive stage, screen and said making a living by acting can be they have learned in workshops they television experience. hard and isn't all that glamorous. will be conducting for EMU students. As for advice for up-and-coming actors and actresses, Cockrum and McCafferty agree that tenacity is a key characteristic to possess. "You have to have a tough skin," said McCaffe rty. "This business is about fa ilure." "You have to be yourself," said Cockrum. "Don't try to be someone else's idea of who you are."

(left} Dennis Cockrum ('77, '84} and Michael McCajferty ('93}

16 he Foundation Private Gifts Help Share Crucial Information on Alzheimer's Care by Nancy J Mida ('72), EMU Fo undation

The final years of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease can be lived with dignity in a home-like setting. Edna Gates grew up These individuals can live a close to normal life, and be in central New Yo rk, healthier and happier, as can their families. attended Cornell A truly pioneering program in EMU's College of University, then Health and Human Services is the first to share this embarked on a JO-year crucial information on Alzheimer's care with day-to-day career as a civilianf caregivers. Two annual conferences provide forums for employee o thefederal in-depth discussions on Alzheimer's care. They are government. She was supported by generous gifts from families who personally married to Robert experienced the positive difference that well-trained Gatesfor nearly 30 caregivers can make. years. Af ter his death, she sp ent her last three The Robert and Edna Gates Endowment years at Huron Wo ods, The family of Robert and Edna Gates created an a residential program endowment in their memory. This special gift enables in Ann Arbor. Theirfamily created an endowment in the staff of EMU's Alzheimer's Education Program, their memory that helpsfu nd an annual conference on working in partnership with organizations statewide, to dementia care. develop a conference each spring focusing on innovations in dementia care. The Edna Gates Conference on Caring for People with Lillian Dementia is offered for professionals working in (Schusterman) community-based and long-term care programs and fa mes statewide. More than 600 attended the most recent Portman conference held in southeastern Michigan. were both born in The Lillian and James Portman Educational Endowment Chicago, Another conference dedicated to the care ofindividuals where they with Alzheimer's resulted from a gift in memory of Lillian lived their and James Portman. This educational endowment helps entire lives. Aftf er James' death, Lillian assumed sole fundannual training that recognizes the skills of nursing ownership o their men's clothing store and ran it assistants and other direct care staff The Lillian and James successfullyfor nearly a decade. She sp ent the lastfive Portman Conference will be held each fallin a different years her life at Huron Wo ods. Lillian and fa mes' region of the state, and is planned for northern lower of Michigan in fall 1999. The planning committee has fa milycreated an educational endowment in their worked closely with James and Lillian's daughter, Myrna name that helpsJu nd annual trainingfor nursing Miller, and her husband, Dr. Newell Miller, to develop assistants and other direct care givers. the conference. The Portman conference deals with facts about Alzheimer's, but also with emotional issues faced by EMU Foundation Relocates caregivers, such as coping with stress, making life meaningful for residents of 24-hour care facilities, and The Eastern Michigan University Foundation has overcoming grief when a resident dies. relocated to 1349 S. Huron Street, Ypsilanti, just Nationally, this disease has tremendous personal and south of Eagle Crest Conference Resort. The financial impact. One in 10 people over age 65 and nearly building will accommodate all Foundation offices half of those over age 85 have Alzheimer's disease or on one level. You may reach the offices at related illnesses. It is the third most costly disease in the 734/484-1322. United States after heart disease and cancer.

17 213 of 355 passes for 2,650 yards and 13 touchdowns last year, and is nearing most of the EMU career passing marks, having completed 391 of 710 passes for 4,801 Returning Lettermen Play Key yards and 24 touchdowns. The Eagles found a very Roles in '99 Football Squad capable backup last year when senior Joe Cosgrove by Jim Streeter ('73), sports information offi ce ( 6-4, 194) came on to replace Church for the final For the first time in his five-year tenure, Eastern two games of the season. In Michigan University Head Football Coach Rick Rasnick the season finale, against can count on a large number of veterans to start a season. Toledo, the strong-armed Entering his fifth year at the helm, Rasnick has a core of Cosgrove led Eastern to a 44 returning lettermen for 1999, including 14 returning 10-7 upset of the Rockets, starters. completing 16 of 30 passes "This is the first time since I've been here that we're for 163 yards and a not searching for a lot ofcandidates for starting positions," touchdown strike. Rasnick said of his team's outlook. "We have a strong The offensive backfield group of players returning who saw action last year, and and receiver positions return we're expecting players to step up and fill key spots, the top three rushers and Jermaine Sheffield especially on both the offensive and defensive lines." four leading receivers in 1999. Junior Eric Powell (5-10, 212) paced the team in The Offense rushing last year with 473 yards on 152 carries. Powell Perhaps the area of most concern for Rasnick will be missed all of the 1999 spring drills but is expected to be findingreplacements for the two starting offensive tackles, ready to go for theregular season. L.J. Shelton and Clay Mihaere. The six-foot-six, 320- Junior Idris Wells (5-11, 200) gained 289 yards on 69 pound Shelton was a first-round draft choice of the carries last year and scored four touchdowns, while junior Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 National Football League Ethan Vannoy (5-10, 205) gained 261 yards and also draft,while the graduated Mihaere started all 11 games scored four touchdowns. The tight end/fullback spot will at right tackle. also benefit from a wealth of lettermen. Senior Pete Wa lt Church While the two Nyikes (6-1, 210) and junior Matt Kelly (6-3, 226) both offen si ve tackle started at various times last season. They are strong positions will be very blockers and are capable of coming up with big catches. difficult to fill, the The receiving corps has the most experience of any rest of the offense area on the squad, with the top seven players back for returns virtually 1999. The headline receiver is All-America candidate intact.This includes senior Jermaine Sheffield (6-5, 202) who had 62 catches the quarterback slot, for 953 yards and four touchdowns last year as Church's where junior Walter top deep threat. His 62 receptions fell one short of the Church has 19 EMU single-game mark of 63 set by Steve Clay in 1995. games under his belt Senior Brandon Campbell (5-10, 175) has been a fixture as the replacement for three seasons. He returns after posting his best season for Charlie Batch, ever in 1998 with 27 catches for 368 yards. Three who now starts for newcomers, sophomores John White (6-2, 200), Erik the Detroit Lions. Ibom (6-2, 192), and Jamal Stevens (5-10,181) showed Church started nine flashes of big play potential as freshmen last year and games before being could contribute offensively. sidelined with an The offensive line must find replacements for tackles ankle sprain for the Shelton and Mihaere but center Tom Michel, senior, final two contests in (6-1, 285), returns for his third consecutive year as the 1998. He completed starting center.Junior Craig Cipa (6-4, 275) was the starting right guard in 1998. He moved comfortably into Shelton's 1999 EMU Football Schedule vacated left tackle position during 1999 spring drills, and will man that September 11 at Michigan State 1 p.m. spot this season. Left guard September 18 at Miami 2p.m. sophomore Rich Chorak (6-2, 285) September 25 AKRON (Band Day) 6p.m . returns after starting all 11 games in October 2 at Louisville 7p.m. 1998. The replacement for Mihaere at right tackle should be redshirt October 9 WESTERN MICHIGAN (Homecoming) 6p.m. sophomore John Grabowski (6-5, October 16 OHIO (E-Club Hall of Fame) 6p.m. 306). October 23 at Toledo 1 p.m. at Central Florida 4p.m. The Defense October 30 The defensive line will count on November 6 BALL STATE (Senior Day) 6p.m. veterans senior Ashley Travis (6-4, November 13 at Central Michigan 1 p.m. 250) and junior James Turner (6-2, November 20 at Northern Illinois 2:05 p.m. 265) and will be strengthened by the return ofjunior Jermaine Kyles (6-2, All times are subject to change 287), who sat out the entire 1998 season with a foot injury. Sophomore 1999 FootballTicket Prices Nik Buckmeicr (6-3, 252) also saw Season Tickers: plenty of action last year and will Reserved $32.00 battle for playing time. EMU Faculty/Scaff $24.00 The inside linebacking duo of sophomore Scott Russell (6-1, 235) and junior Jason Short (6-3, 230) Single Game Tickers: earned starter's roles last year and Reserved $10.00 finished with 99 and 55 tackles General Admission $ 8.00 respectively. They return to give the Eagles one of the strongest inside tandems in the MAC. The outside Fo r more information call 73 4/487-2282 linebacking crew will have three-year or contact the ticket offi ce at www.emich. edu/goeagles letterman senior Clifton Robinson (6-1, 201) and sophomore Ken a starter's role at strong safety. The The Eagles will need their veteran Philpot (6-2, 225) handling the boundary corner position will be leadership for a tough '99 schedule starter's roles. Philpot recorded 49 handled by senior Isaac Shipp (5-9, that includes just four home games. tackles last year while Robinson had 190). He will be challenged by All fo ur home games are Mid­ 44. newcomer sophomore Andrae American Conference contests.The The secondary is very solid with Brooks (6-2, 193) and veteran junior Eagles will host league rivals Akron, the return of starting seniors JelaniJohnson (5-10, 177). Western Michigan, Ohio and Ball cornerback Lincoln Dupree (5- State under the Rynearson Stadium 10,186) and safety Donald McCall The Kickers lights at 6 p.m. MAC road games (6-0,190), both candidates for post­ The kicking game was weakened have the Eagles facing Miami, season honors. Dupree has the by the loss of career placekicking To ledo, Central Michigan and capability to be a big-time playmaker record-holder Justin Ventura. Northern Illinois. from his cornerback spot having Rasnick is counting on sophomore The three non-conference games finished second in the MAC and To ller Starnes (5-7, 195) to step in in '99 are all on the road: at Michigan 13th in the nation in interceptions and fill that spot. Punter Nick State, at Louisville and at Central with five in 1998. Free safety McCall Avondet,junior, (6-0, 168) has been Florida. was the leading tackler on the '98 the regular since stepping on campus. squad with 128, including 8 tackles He returnsafter starting 22 games in See www.emich.edu/g oeagles for for a loss of 27 yards. Sophomore a row. His 42.8 yards average last year updates and other sports schedules. London Lindsey (5-9, 192) lettered is the second best mark in school last year and is expected to battle for history.

19 Annual Meeting Signals Change of Newly Elected Board Leadership Members The EMU Alumni Association Board of Directors held its annual meeting Saturday, April 24, at It is our pleasure to McKenny Union. At the meeting, outgoing Board introduce to you the President Fred Roberts ('56, '58), passed the gavel newest members of to incoming President David Artley ('72); Alan our Board of Sheffield ('88) and Sally Wilson ('54, '62) were re­ Directors. They are Tom Borg ('79), Louis elected to the Board; and the following board members retired: Dennis Beagen ('66), Chay Gianino ('83, '85), David ]. Glassman ('95),Javier Halash ('84), Annette Sabo Johnson ('94), Roy Hernandez ('97), H.F. (Bud) Schimmelpfenneg McCalister ('77) and Marvin McKinney ('65, '68). ('68), and Ron Shannon ('97). The dedication, expertise, generosity, enthusiasm The Alumni Board of Directors consists of and service of these officers helped bring all twenty-five members. Each member is elected to alumni association members serve a three-year term. Meetings are held better programming. quarterly and all alumni are welcome to attend. Board members have the opportunity to serve on one of three committees established by the Association. The Promotion Committee proposes and monitors programs to foster a positive image

Board members extended their heartfelt thanks to outgoing board members. From left: Past President Fred Roberts ('56, '68); President David Artley ('72); Promo­ tion Committee Chair William Malcolm ('77); Retiring Pa rliamentarian Chay Ha/ash {'84); and Program Com­ mittee Chair Ralph Patterson ('57).

20 of the Association. The Program This year's winners are Steven time student and maintains a 3.0 Committee helps to increase the Barsy, Westland, Mich., Sara grade point average. Each year, involvement of alumni in social Harting, Livonia, Mich., Corey applications are solicited from and educational programs and Moore, Saginaw, Mich., Allison January through March for the projects within the University Nichol, Deckerville, Mich., incoming freshman class. and community service. The Robert Smith, Pinkney, Mich. Information and applications Membership Committee's focus and Peter Stephens, Northville, for the scholarships that provide is aimed at the recruitment and Mich. needed support to children and retention of Association Scholarships are awarded to grandchildren of alumni may be members and the development incoming freshman and can be obtained by calling the Office of chapters. renewed for four years provided for Alumni Relations at The Eastern Michigan the recipient is enrolled as a full- 734/487-0250. University Alumni Association encourages all alumni to become involved and volunteer to serve on the board. It is a great Business Card opportunity to give back to Eastern Michigan University. Round-Up Don't miss the opportunity to have your business card displayed on the Alumni Wa ll of Fame at Homecoming, Saturday, October 9, 1999. Look for your old roommate and college friends to see what they are doing now. To be included, send your business card to: EMU Alumni Wall of Fa me 13 Welch Hall Ypsilanti, Ml 48197

Scholarship Winners Congratulations to our six new recipients ofThe Alumni Association Scholarship. Recipients must be either children or grandchildren of alumni. The competition is high and the committee faces a difficult challenge each year during the selection process.

21 Ronald Brei inski (B.S. '71, M.A. '74) is elementary school principal 1930s and secondary school Alumni Spotlight principal in Brooklyn, Mich. Alberta 8. Mullen (B.S.'31,M.A. '37) C. Lynn Babcock (B.A. '66, M.A. celebrated her 90th birthday Police liaison Howard Lonskey in April. During her teaching '69, SpA '78) was elected (B.S.'71) is now patrolling the president of the ational career, Mullen taught at halls of Howell, Mich. High Association of Elementary Grandville, Ypsilanti and School. His duties include Lowell Area Schools. In 1972, providing resource programs School Principals for 1999- she became the first woman and dealing with student 2000. She taught more on the Lowell Area School concerns. than five years at the Board and served on the Crestwood School District Board for 30 years. Florine Bond (B.S. '72, M.S.W. '89) in Dearborn Heights. For has been promoted to the next six years, Babcock program manager of Inkster taught overseas on a 1950s Family Investment Center in military base. She has been Inkster, Mich. Donald Mack(B.S.'53,M.A.'59) has an elementary school principal for 21 years, the been retired from Anchorage Pat Greenless (M.S. '73) is a sixth (Mich.) Schools for 20 years. grade teacher at Washington last ten at Grant Elementary School in the Livonia After participating in Middle School in Pontiac, Public Schools. She is a past president of the Michigan volunteer work and running a Mich. Her class has been Elementary and Middle School Principals Association bed and breakfast, Mack is involved in fundraising (MEMSPA). Babcock is a former member of the EMU now working for Safeway projects for the non-profit Alumni Association Board of Directors. Foods in Homer, Ark. Koats for Kids program. Koats for Kids was started by David Rosina Tammany (B.S. '75, CE. '75) Gina Ellis (B.S. '77) is a dance Joe Cowing (B.S. '59, M.A. '61) has Galloway (B.S. '74), who is an EMU Archivist, has been teacher at Renaissance High retired as coordinator of the Oakland County Commis­ awarded a Keal Fellowship by School in Detroit. She is Macomb County Driver sioner in Oakland County, EasternMichigan University. also a health teacher and Safety School. He served as Mich. coach of the cheerleading the school's coordinator for Marta Fisk (B.S. '76) moved squad. When she is not the past 10 years and as a Precious Petross Buckner (M.A. '74) back to the U.S. from South teaching at Renaissance, she teacher for 30 years. has been honored with the America in 1992. She is is an aerobics instructor and Nina Mills Award. Buckner, presently performing and director of the Renaissance a retired attorney, is a resident teaching piano privately in Dance Troupe. She also 1960s and community volunteer in the Rochester, Wabasha and dances with Onyxx, a local Flint, Mich. She has served on Winona areas in Minnesota. dance company. Ellis has Sheila O'Grady O'Connell (B.S. '61, a number of committees and worked with world-famous M.A. '71) retired from the has received numerous awards Linda Gubbe (B.S. '76, M.A. '81) choreographer George Taylor Schools after 30 years. for her time and community is an assistant professor at Faison on The Wiz and She now teaches at Maxey involvement. the University of Toledo­ HBO's Josephine Baker Story. Training School in Whitmore Community and Technical Ellis directed the Lake, Mich. Loren Estel man (B.A.'74) was part College. Her firstarticle has choreography for Spike of the "Writers Live at the been published in the spring Lee's Malcolm X. Library," March 1999, issue of the journal of sponsored by the Fremont Research and Te aching in Cathy Johnson (B.S. '79) is the 1970s (Mich.) Area District Library Developmental Education. program coordinator for the and the Newaygo County Greater Flint Arts Council in James Bodenmiller (B.S. '70) is a Council for the Arts. Bob Moffett (B.S. '76, M.S. '84) is Flint, Mich. In January, systems engineer for Sverdrup Estelman has written 45 teaching in the Chelsea Johnson wrote and directed The Technology Inc. in Edwards, books, and hundreds of short (Mich.) School District. He is Stop, a play that high.lightedthe Calif. stories and articles. Also, in teaching eighth grade science, story of the Flint connection to 1999, he will write the team sports at the high school the Underground Railroad. She Arthur E. Ellis (M.A. '70) is the thirteenth installment of the and swimming to elementary also wrote and directed a play, state representative for the "A mos Walker Pl." series, the school students and seventh One Way In, No U0y Out that Detroit Reform School Board. seventh novel in the Detroit graders. Over the years he has was about local gangs. She is He has been the state cnme senes. coached middle school also a member of the superintendent of public football, varsity baseball and performing group, Tro uba­ instruction since 1995. varsity swimming in Chelsea. dours.

22 Alumni Spotlight Alumni Spotlight General John G.Cobum (8.S.'62), Constance Leaym (B.S.'77, M.A. a recently appointed four '90) is being honored by the star general, holds a master's Association of Retarded degree from the University Citizens ofWestern Wayne of Kansas, Missouri; a juris County as the 1998-1999 doctorate from the Teacher of the Year. This is University ofMissour i; and a highly competitive award is licensed to practice law since all special education before the Supreme Courts directors in Western Wayne of Michigan, Kentucky, County can submit an District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Supreme application. Constance has Court of the United States. been employed with Wayne-Westland Schools General Coburn's recent assignments include: Commander of the Army's Material Command and Deputy Chief of for the past 21 years. She is currently working as a teacher Staff for Logistics, Pentagon, Washington D.C.; consultant within the Elementary Special Education Commanding General for the U.S. Army Ordinance Center Department. She resides in Plymouth To wnship with her and School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; and husband Marvin and their two children. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany. He served in Vietnam from 196 7 to 1968 and in Saudi Arabia as the Deputy Commanding Troy, Mich., an association of Evgenia Jenny Kilimi (8.S. 1987) General, 22nd Theater Army Area Command. General more than 500 financial resides in Athens, Greece, Coburn's decorations include the Distinguished Service institutions throughout lower where she is a photography Medal, Legion ofMeritwith Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Michigan. Smith will manage professor and a free-lance with Oak LeafCluster, Meritorious Service Medal with three the association's annual photographer. She has Oak LeafClusters,Joint Service Commendation Medal, and budget. numerous publications and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. He was a recipient of illustrations. Her most recent the 1989 Distinguished Alumni Award. General Coburn Jim Schafer (8.S. 'SS, MPA '90) is exhibition is called "Co­ and his wife, Janice, have three children, John, Robert, and the new community develo­ creation." Matthew. pment director in Madison Heights, Mich. Dawn Marie Schoeninger (8.S. '87, M.A.'90) is a high school detective lieutenant to Professor Pamela K. Speelman guidance counselor for the detective first lieutenant by (B.S. '85, M.A. '87) has been Wayne Westland Mich. 1980s the Michigan State Police. awarded the Keal Fellowship Community Schools. by Eastern Michigan First Lt. Gary Calder (BBA '80) of Minzey commands the Violent Crimes and University. Sue Barati (BBA '88) has been Okemos, Mich., is one of two promoted to accounting Michigan State Police officers Investigative Training and David Wagner (M.S. '85) was manager for Maxitrol assigned to the new Intelligence Units. inducted into the Order ofthe Company in Southfield, Organizational Support Unit Judy Neeb (E.D.S.'81) Engineers at Tri-State Mich. She will be responsible within the department. Calder is a therapist University. Wagner has been for administering all the day has been commander of the Tri­ at Westbrook School in Illinois. a professor since 1976. He and to day accounting functions, CountyMetro Narcotics Section James Pershing (8.S. '81) his wife, Marilyn, live in including coordination of the and will now work with state is the Angola, Ind. payroll and employee benefit policesites thro hout Michigan. park superintendent for Metro ug Beach Metroparkin Michigan. programs between Maxitrol's Swati W. Nawathe (M.S. '86) is a U.S. facilities. Barati currently Marilyn Ostrander (M.A. '80) has Dave Gravender (BBA '82) consultant dietitian at a resides in New Hudson, been hired as the director of is the nursing home. Nawahe will Mich. general education for the chief information offi cer at continue to work as chief Jackson (Mich.) County Kaweah Delta Health Care in clinical dietitian at St. Joseph's Intermediate School District Visalia, Calif Heath Center in Nashua, Board of Education. Amy Smith (BFA 'SS) has been New Hampshire. David Minzey (B.S. '81, M.A. '89) named president of The has been promoted from Payments Authority based in 23 Alumni Spotlight Alumni Spotlight Marc Perry (B.B.A. '78) is president of Annette Sabo Johnson (M.A. '94), a Perry Marketing Group (PMG). member of the EMU Alumni The firm is eight years old and Association Board of Directors specializes in automotive supplier from 1995-1999, received the marketing, trade show management Johnson County Community and public relations and is College (Kansas) Lieberman committed to seeing minority­ Teaching Excellence Award. The owned entrepreneurs succeed. PMG award recognizes outstanding has contracts for trade show performance based on classroom rysler, management for DaimlerCh ability, evaluations of students and General Motors, The Diez Group, supervision, and contributions to Johnson Controls, Wintor-Swan the College and the community. An LLC, Exemplar Manufacturing, MPS Industrial instructor ofbusiness administration and marketing courses, Engineering Group, DBM Te chnology, MichCon and Johnson was selected from more than 500 instructors. Gilreath Manufacturing. Twenty-eight were nominated for the 1999 award. Among her publications are "Business Communications Course established the company as a Manual" for the JCCC Writing Center, and "Master result of manufacturing a net­ Te achers Workshop 1998-So Glad I took the Time and 1990s like device to hold groceries and Made the Connection" for Centerpiece Newsletter. She other items in place in the back Marc Vanderburg (B.B.A. '90) has resides with her husband, David, and sons Brad and Mark of a pick-up truck in 1991. He in Olathe, Kansas. joined the Genesys Group in has also marketed the "It's a Troy, Mich., as director of Cinch" and "Saddle Strap," sales and marketing. He will both devices used for horseback oversee the company's sales riding. While attending teams and is responsible for Alumni Spotlight Eastern Michii;;an University, the development and Wotring also invented "Sky Sandra M. O'Hara (M.A. '90) was one of administration of all Ball," a game that involves a ball ten teachers to be honored by Scott marketing operations. and another net-like device for Foresman and the National Genesys Group provides catching and flinging the ball. Teachers Hall of Fame for her human resource admin­ exceptional ability to teach istrative services. Sandra A. Grabczynski (MLS '93) elementary students to read. Based has written A Corporate Guide upon written essays, the ten Marilynn Fryer (B.S. '91) was to Coffege Recruiting. The winning teachers were selected recently named public book is available at http:/I from more than 4,000 teachers who relations coordinator for www. CollegeHiring.com entered the contest. Each of these Spring Arbor College in teachers, along with his or her Spring Arbor, Mich. Jerrod Hoeft (B.S. '93) is a new principal, will receive an all-exp�nse sales representative with . . . [>aid trip to the 1999 lnternat1on_al Reading Ass?ciat10n Cmdr. Dennis Rochford (MPA '91) of Easco Inc. in Dolton, Ill. Convention in San Diego. In addition, each winners school the Farmington Hills, Mich. Easco is the largest will receive Sl,000 worth of select Scott Foresman Police Department was independent extruder of soft educational materials. Winners also will be formally named as the 1998 VFW alloy_ aluminum products in recognized by the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Police Officer of the Year. the United States.

Jospeh Satterelli (MPA '91, GRC '92) Jim Langeloh (BBA '93) has been Damon E. Duncan (B.S. '94) is the conducted a recent choir is a social services program promoted to Midwest director director of human resources ensemble concert in manager with the Family of School and Government and resident services for the Wyandotte, Mich. He has Independence Agency in for Kavo America. Kavo Flint, Mich. Housing Com­ been the accompanist for Lenawee County, Mich. He designs, manufactures and mission. In 1995 he was several community theatre will be the program manager renovates large dental profiled by Ebony magazine musicals and is the composer for adult services, adult 50 teaching institutions. as one of African and_ arranger of handbell protective services and American leaders of the music. prevention and guardianships. Kelli Batianis (BBA '94) has joined future. Donna Hall & Associates in Dustin Duryea (B.S. '96) has been Randall Wotring (BBA '91) is the Belleville, Mich., as a senior David Waggoner (SEP( '95) is a promoted by Medhealth chief executive officer at accountant. vocal music teacher for the Systems to assistant head Cargo Trapp Industries Woodhaven (Mich.)Public athletic trainer at the Incorporated. Wotring Schools. He also has Plymouth, Mich., facility. 24 Jennifer L. Larke (B.S. '96) is Kathryn Shirmohammad (SEPU r------, currently employed as a social '97) is an eighth grade teacher I worker at Hartford Hospital, at Beach Middle School in Hartford, Conn. She has been Chelsea, Mich. I accepted to the University of News About You I Puerto Rico master of social James C. Smith (B.S. '97) has Awards, civic activities, promotions, and other I work program for the Fall accepted a new position at the events that are an important part of your life are 1999 semester. University of the Pacific in also important to us and your fellow alumni. News Stockton, Calif., working in Charlie Batch (B.S. '97) has been the Offi ce of Residential Life will be published in CONNECTION as soon as space involved in many Detroit area Housing. permits. We always appreciate receiving photos to endorsement deals. Batch has run with class notes.The best reproduction results participated in radio and Robert Ziecina (BS '97, MS '98 ) is a television commercials for state trooper in Kai kaska, are achieved from black and white glossy head local car dealerships as well as Mich. He was among 96 shots. If you would like your photo returned, please making appearances at the graduates of the 117th include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Super Bowl and participating Michigan State Police in the ProBowl in Hawaii. Trooper Recruit School in January 1999. PJ Moffett (SPA '97) has been Full Name: ______awarded the Collegiate Kevin Branson (B.S. '98) departed Conference and Events on a six-month deployment in Address: ------Professional Certification by mid April. He serves the U.S. the Association of Collegiate Navy as a first division officer. Conference and Events City/State/Zip: Directors-International. Jessica Anne Shlager (MOT '98) is an occupational therapist at Telephone: ______Larry Newhouse (MFA '97) is the the Agnews Development recipient of the 1998-1999 Center in California. E-Mail Address: ______Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award at the Orchard Ridge Susanne Deborah Ross (B.S. '98) is Student LO.Number: ______Academic State Council. This an interior designer at Qyinn's is the firsttime that the award Essentials in Ypsilanti, Mich. Degree(s) and Year(s): ______has been given in 25 years. In Memoriam Place of Employment: ______Position/Title: ______• Helen (Chubb) Dugan ('22), February 4, 1999, Cheboygan, Mich., formerly of Dearborn Mich. • Catherine Rachel Schildroth (CU '23, CL '25, BS'47) February 25, 1999, Sturgis,Mich. • Muriel Johnson Webster ('24), May 19, 1999,Jackson,Mich. Is This a Promotion? A New Employer? ______• Clark M. Shook ('31) March 24, 1999, Romulus.Mich. • Areta Hansen ('33) February 24, 1999, Marine City, Mich. Spouse's Name (if alum): ______• Charles Hanneman Sr. (B.S. '36) March 31, 1999, Cadillac, Mich.and Englewood,Fla. • Gerard Scofield ('41) April 14, 1999,Ann Arbor, Mich. Degree(s) and Year(s): ______• Raymond Joseph Mason (B.A.'50,M.A.'59) March 3, 1999,Greensboro,North Carolina, formerly of Saginaw, Mich. • Robert Francis Eary ('57) February 16, 1999, Boyne City, Mich., formerly of Champagne Ill. Significant News About Spouse: ______• Harlow B. "Bud" Corwin Jr. (B.S. '58) March 20, 1999, Cheboygan, Mich. formerly of Ann Arbor, Mich. My News (please attach a separate sheet if necessary): _____ • Harry Lawrence Smith ('59) April 15, 1999, Marietta, Ohio • Arthur F. Taylor (B.S. '61) February 13, 1999, Port Charlotte, Fla., and Charlevoix, Mich. • Arnold R. Anderson (M.A. '70) February 13, 1999, Northville, Mich., formerly of Negaunee,Mich. • Reta Gustafson (M.A. '70) February 9, 1999, Newberry, Mich. • Jean Louise Thiemkey(B.A.'72) February 14, 1999,Alma,Mich.,formerlyofNorthville, Mich. Please send address changes For your convenience, you also • Larry W. Welch (B.S. '74, C.E. '78, M.A. '83) March 22, 1999, Flat Rock, Mich. • David Charles Williams (B.S. '76) January 24, 1999, Melbourne, Fla., formerly of West or news for CONNECTION to: may e-mail your news to us at: Bloomfield,Mich. EMU Office for Alumni Relations • Susan Marie (Leonard) Farner (MA '80) February 19, 1999, Fenton Mich., formerly of Lansing, Mich. 13 Welch Hall [email protected] • Joseph Michals (B.S.'85) February 14, 1999,lron Mountain,Mich. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or FAX it to 734/487-7009. • Julio Peraua (MFA '85) July 28, 1998, Lansing, Mich. • Marianne Marie (Oaks) Krasuski, February 20, 1999, Romulus. Mich. L------� 25 The Alumni Association of Eastern Michigan University has recognized chapters in-state as well as out-of-state. These chapters hold their own special interest events and activities in addition to those of The Alumni Association. Some also require chapter dues that will not be included in your $30 annual Association dues. If you don't see a group in your area and would like to start your own local chapter, we would be happy to assist you. Please call the Alumni Relations Office for information at 734/487-0250

Listed below are the current chapters that have been chartered by The Alumni Association.

Accounting Alumni Chapter Dallas/ft. Worth/MetroPlex Huron Valley Alumni Chapter Master of Publk Administration Southern California Alumni Wayne Nunez '94 Area Alumni Chapter John Chambers, '76, '80 Alumni Chapter Chapter 61147Greenwood Ed Chytil, '82 7650 Textile Road Maureen Bums, '80, '90 Robert Freeland,' 42 South Lyon, Ml 48178 10104 Shadow Way Ypsilanti.Ml 48198 2329 Parkwood 4800 Williamsburg Lane, 248/486-3102 Dallas, TX 75243 734/485-7785 Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Apt.#223 972/664-9928 -(Fax) 214/369-3545 734/973-6664 La Mesa.CA 91941 Art Alumni Chapter Kensington Valley Alumni Chapter (Fax) 734/998-6224 619/469-4636 Anne Rubin, '96 E-Oub Alumni Chapter Dennis Flamme, '83 (E-Mail) [email protected] 2105 Tuomy Road Ken Bruchanski, '75 531 Towne House Lane Western Wayne County Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 3708 Edinborough Richardson, TX 75081 National Capital Alumni Chapter Alumni Chapter 734/665-8236 Rochester Hills, Ml 48306 972/664-9928 James A. Moors, '7 4 David P.Artley, '72 (Fax) 734/487-2324 248/377-1083 8380 Greensboro #1022 8350 Honeytree Blvd. Latino Alumni Chapter Mclean, VA 22102 Canton,MI 48187 Blade Alumni Chapter Health, Physical Education, Irma Casanova, '85 703/893-2179 734/459-1352 Sylvia Crawford, '82 Reaeation ind Dance Alumni 2830 Roundtree (Fax)448-5824 (Fax)616/373-5363 14821 Stahelin Rd. Ch1pter Ypsilanti.Ml 48197 (E-Mail) [email protected] Detroit.Ml 48223-2218 Jeff Goodwin 734/434-2074 Nursing Alumni Chapter 313/837-5551 319) Porter Building Harold Cooley, '92 Ypsilanti,MI 48197 LeildershipAlumni Chapter 9288 Panama Ave. Central Arizona Alumni 734/487-4388 Dan Ortowski,'93 Ypsilanti,MI 48198 Chapter (Fax) 734/487-2024 1240 Elbridge 734/483-7471 Robert Rudy, '66, '67 (E-Mail) [email protected] Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 22640 N. 42nd Place 313/317-5836 Orlando Alumni Ch1pter Phoenix, Al.85024 Huron Restomion Alumni Chilpter Allen D.Fazio,'88 602/473-3661 nm Faremouth, '96 Master of Business Administr1- 12231 Bronson Way P.O.Box 1116 tion Alumni Chapter Orlando, FL 32824 Chkago Alumni Chapter Dearborn, Ml 48121-1116 Melonie B. Colaianne, '83, '94 407/240-4963 Barbara Racila, '54 313/322-3446 1016 Shannon Ct., (Fax)407/36Hi279 627 Citadel Dr. (E-Mail) [email protected] Northville.Ml 48167 Westmont, IL 60559-1297 248/347-0056 630ll89-8890 r ------, I • � Renew your alumni membership today or pass this on to a friend.

Name: Class: Degree: ______Joint With: Class: Degree: ______Address: City/State: Zip: _____ Residence Te lephone: ______Business Te lephone: ______Business Name &Address: E-Mail Address: ------­ Chapter Affiliation (if applicable): ------Check made payable to EMU Alumni Association enclosed for: $ ______or Circle One: Visa or MasterCard # ______Exp. Date: ______Signature as it appears on credit card: I (Return to: The Alumni Association of EMU - 13 We lch Hall, Ypslanti, Ml 48197 or FAX to 734/487-7009) L------...I 26 Cha

Accounting Alumni Chapter Enjoying their round Hosts Fourth Annual Golf were {from left} Outing Harold Elliott ('77), Accounting Professor The Accounting Alumni Chapter held George Clark, Ann its fourth annual golf outing June 25 at Black and Manage­ Eagle Crest Golf Course. The event ment Professor Ni ck doubled the funds raised at last year's Blanchard. outing. All proceeds from the event go to various EMU student accounting Ta king home thefirst groups to help support student activities. place honors at the 1999 If you are interested in getting involved Accounting Aluf mni or know someone who is interested, Chapter gol outing please contact Wayne Nunez at were {fromle ft) Blake At/er ('97), Doug Kelly 248/486-3102. ('94), Tra cy Wi they and Wa yne Nunez ('94).

Kensington Valley Chapter Golf Open The Kensington Valley Alumni Chapter hosted the 14th annual "Best of Best" 1999 Golf Open June 5 at Eagle Crest Golf Course. The weather was perfect EMU Alumni Association for golfing and the company was ideal. President David Artley If you would like to become involved in ('72) (lef t} andfellow the Kensington Valley Alumni Chapter, Enjoying a beautiful summer day fo r golf graduate Roger Luoma members encourage you to contact are (back row,from le ft) JeffKelly, Chay ('67), enjoy somefriendly Ha/ash ('84), Ed Kulik and foe Hall; competition. Dennis Flamme at 734/747-6684. {front row,frorn le ft) Cami/ Banciu, Mike Valaincourt, john Dranginis and Gary Tino.

MBA Chapter Inaugural Event On June 3, 1999, the Master of Business Administration Alumni Chapter hosted its Inaugural Reception at the Skyline Club in Southfield.More than 50 alumni attended from southeastern Michigan. The MBA Alumni Chapter, led by President Melonie Colaianne ('83, '94), will hold several events throughout the year that combine career development with social opportunities.

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September November Saturday, Sept. 11 • Alumni Ta ilgate, EMU Saturday, November 13 • Alumni Board Meeting at Michigan State (Lansing Outreach), 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 23 • Accounting Alumni Chapter Event in Livonia, Mich. Saturday, Sept. 25 • Alumni Board Meeting, Stadium Club Room, Convocation Center, 1 p.m. December Tuesday, December 14 • Chicago Alumni Chapter • AlumniTailgate, Event EMU vs. Akron, 4:30 p.m. at Rynearson Stadium Sunday, December 19 • Commencement

October Monday, October 4 - Sunday, October 10 • Homecoming '99 (see schedule If you are interested in getting involved on next page) with these events and/or alumni pro­

Saturday, October 16 • E-Club Alumni Chapter Hall of gramming in your area, please call the Fame Banquet, McKenny Office for Alumni Relations at Ballroom 734/487-0250. Call and get involved. Saturday, October 30 • Alumni Tailgate, EMU at Central Florida (Orlando Outreach)

Your Alumni Website Website: http://www.emich.edu/public/alumni E-Mail: [email protected] What can you findon the website? • alumni membership and chapter information contacts • e-mail connection fo r your alumni reservations • alumni events calendar • web links to EMU's home page

28 !!ichedule at=Act i11ities Homecoming Week - October 4-10, 1999 Ko-Ko the Clown will be on hand at the Alumni Ta il­ gate at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, ...... October 9. :�� .. EA!ITERN MICHl&AN UNIVER!IITY,. The Golf Cart Parade and Competition at HDMECOMll\lli the Lakehouse in University Park will be & FAMILY DAY held Wednesday, October 6.

Munday. October 4 Second Annual Oozeball Mud Volleyball Department of Special Education Reunion Spirit Stations Tournament 1 - 4 p.m. -John W. Porter Building 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., (Pray-Harrold, Eastern 3 p.m. - Hoyt Lawn Campus Birthday Station - Kensington Valley Eateries and McKenny Union) Latino Alumni Chapter Reception and Dance Alumni Chapter King and Queen Competition {voting in Pray­ 9 p.m. - Midnight- Eagle Crest Conference 1 - 3 p.m. - Outside Mc Kenny Union Harrold, Eastern Eateries, College of Business and Center, Auditorium II Art Alumni Chapter Open House McKenny Union) 1 :30 - 4 p.m. - Ford Gallery Spirit Week Begins !iaturday, October 9 College of Health and Human Services Homecom­ Banner Decorating Contest Black Alumni Chapter Golf Outing ing Recognition Reception 8 a.m. - Eagle Crest Golf Club 2 -4 p.m. - 201 Welch Hall Tue!iday, October 5 9th AnnualTeaching Excellence Awards, Fourth Annual Alumni Baseball Game - (Call Spirit Stations honoring: Coach Roger Coryell at 734/487-0315 to participate) 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., {Pray Harrold,Eastern Keith Denning (posthumously) 2 p.m. - Oestrike Stadium Eateries and McKenny Union) Deborah Ettington Student Stomp at the Stadium King and Queen Competition (voting in Pray­ Kathleen Stacey 3 -5:30 p.m. -Rynearson Stadium (corner of Harrold, Eastern Eateries, College of Business and Michael Harris Hewitt and Huron River Drive) McKenny Union) Alfonso Illingworth-Rico Go Green Alumni Tailgate Sandra Drake This fun-filledevent is the place to be on Wedne!iday, October 6 Judy Williston Homecoming Soturdoy. The tent is open to Campus Pizza Taste Test - sponsored by the Robert Maggard all alumni and friends and features great EMU Alumni Association Board of Directors 8:30 a.m. - McKenny Union Ballroom (Tickets food, live music, the great Yo -Yo Master 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Pray-Harrold are S 13 and are available at the Alumni Relations lemo and Ko-Ko the Clown! Golf Cart Parade and Competition Office, 734/487-0250) 4 p.m. - Kickoff - Rynearson Stadium, $5 per 3:50 p.m. - University Park and Main Campus Black Alumni Chapter Historic Walk -Tour person Pep Rally 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - starts at McKenny Union Pregame Events 8 p.m. - University Park Second Annual Victory in Motion SK Run/ 5:30 p.m. - Rynearson Stadium Walk EMU vs. WMU Homecoming Football Game Thur!iday. October 7 8:30 a.m. registration - University Park 6 p.m. kickoff- Rynearson Stadium Eighth Annual Applegate Golf Invitational (Contact Dept.of HPERD at 734/487-0090) King and Queen Coronation (contact Julie Babington at the EMU Foundation at Recognition of Excellence - {Honoring Fresh­ Halftime of Football Game 734/484-3237 to register) - Eagle Crest Golf Club men Scholars) Student Media Reunion 11 a.m. - Registration 10 a.m. - noon - Pease Auditorium At the Go Green Alumni Ta ilgate (Calf Cathy H1J/ noon - Shotgun Start Golden Years Reunion - (Call Beverly Farley at in Student Media at 734/481-1070) S p.m. - Social Hour 734/484-3237 for further information) Black Alumni Chapter Reunion Dance 6 p.m. - Dinner/Program John W. Porter Building 9 p.m. - Eagle Crest Golf Course Clubhouse • Black Alumni Chapter Greek Step Show 11 a.m. - Reception !iunday, October 10 7 p.m. - Bowen Field House (Tickets are $8 and noon - Induction Ceremony Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Luncheon are available at the Multicutural Center 12:30- Lunch 10 a.m.-Ypsilanti Marriott Ballroom 734/487-2377) 1 :30 - Program 8th Annual EMU Traditional Pow-Wow (Call 2:30 - John W. Porter Building Tour Shannon Martin at 734/76H)44 for further information) Friday. October B 8th Annual EMU Traditional Pow-Wow (Call 11 a.m. - S p.m. - Bowen Field House Campus Green and White Day - Wear that Shannon Martin at 734/763-9044 for further information) "The Roots" Concert Green and White! 11 a.m.-10 p.m.- Bowen Field House 8 p.m. - Pease Auditorium (Tickets are available John W. Porter College of Education Family Day at the EMU box office,734/487-1221) Celebration noon -4 p.m.- Main Campus For tickets or more information about these Athletic Club Luncheon Homecoming Village events, please contact the Office for Alumni noon - Convocation Center Judging noon - 2 p.m. - Mark Jefferson Court­ Relations at 734/487-0250. yard (Keep mindin thal dales and limes are 1en1ative and subject1 0 change.) EAIITl:RN MICHl&AN UNIVER•ITY� HOMECOMING The 38th Annual Alumni &. FAMILY DAY Awards Dinner was held on Saturday, May 15 at the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest. The Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association along with more than 275 alumni and friends, honored seven individuals for their many contributions to EMU. Honorees receiving the 1999 Alumni Awards were (from Left) Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Gloria Logan (70, 78), Distinguished Service Award recipient Gary D. Ha wks, Alumni Achievement Award recipient Melonie B. Colaianne ('83, '94), Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient Heather L. Smith ('94), Distinguished Service Award recipient Charles Y:Anderson, and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Larry Wa rren (72, 73). (No t pictured, Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient Andrew Raczkowski ('91).)

Alumni Association Board member Bill Provost and VicePresid ent of Academic Audrey Lucas and Alumni Association Board Malcolm (77) (Left) greets Priscilla and Affa irs Ronald Collins (Left)and Learning member Ralph Pa tterson ('57) talked before Ronald Lancaster, proud parents of award Resources and Technologies Dean, Morell the awards ceremony. recipient Melonie Colaianne. Boone enjoyed the event.

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