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Features

2 Dean Rockwell - From Ypsilanti to Omaha Beach

Janitor Turned Principal How EMU's Dean Rockwell, '35 6 made history at D-Day 9 Continuing Education at EMU Growing in ew Directions Page2 1 0 Creative Career Paths Lead Alumni Back to EMU

Departments

1 Commentary 12 University News 16 Athletics 18 Alumni News 19 Broadcast Notes Rapport with children took the Alumni Association Chapters leader of Green Oak Township 20 school along an unusual career Chapter Happenings path 21 Page 6 23 Class Notes 28 Alumni Events Calendar IBC 2001 Homecoming Schedule

Two alumni who never met on campus share a commitment to optimizing technology and to EMU Page IO Volume 11, Number 1 C 0 M M E N T A R y CONNECTION is published five times per year for members of The Alumni Association of Eastern Michigan University by the Office for Alumni Relations, Division of Advancement A hearty Homecoming hello to all

Address changes, duplicate copy information or information alumni! It's hard to believe that summer requests should be directed to: has come and gone for another year. Not Officefor Alumni Relations EasternMichigan University only does fall usher in cooler 1349 S. Huron St., Suite 2 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 temperatures and changing colors, it also 734/487-0250 signals that another EMU Homecoming 734/487-7009 (fax) e-mail:[email protected] is upon us. Homecoming is a time to www.emich.edu/aJumni renew old friendships,a time for Cover and inside photos by university photographer Dick remembrance, and a time to come back Schwarze Graphic Design by Deborah Kern, Kern's Creative Services and visit your alma mater. Personally, it is one of my favorite times of the year, as The Alumni Association Board of Directors Eric Rass, '91, '95, president I'm sure it is for many of you also. \

Board of Regents Philip A. lncarnati,'76, '82, chair Always Green, Rosalind E. Griffin,vice chair Joseph E. Antonini Jan A. Brandon, '86 Robert A. DeMatt,a Steven G. Gordon, '80 Michael G. Morris, '69, '73 Karen Valvo, '93 Eric M. Rass, '91, '95 Editorial Committee Dana Aymond, l{jrkCannan, '93, '95, Deb Kern, Nancy Mida, '72, President, EMU Alumni Association Mary Motherwell, Vicki Reaume Muslusky, '91, '96, Doug Kose, Karen M. Pinon, '79, Kathleen D Tinney, Pamela Young

1 Dean Rockwell - From Ypsilanti to Omaha Beach By WardMullens, office ofpublic information

ean Rockwell doesn't think much about W his time in the Navy during World War II. He doesn't talk about it either. There are enough others to talk about those events. It's not because of what he saw or experienced, but because it's history. "When I got out I was 33 and wanted to be a civil­ ian again. I wanted to move on with my life," said Rockwell, 89, a 1935 graduate of Michigan State Nor­ mal College. 2 Rockwell, of Three Rivers, Michigan, did just that Rockwell was the commander of LCT Flotilla #12, when he was discharged in 1945. He went to graduate a group of 36 LCTs which were assigned to carry the school at the University of Michigan, got a job at tanks in the first wave of the Normandy invasion June Albion as the head football coach and then went on to 6, 1944. a successful business career. His retirement was effec­ "It was a recipe for disaster," he said. "So I broke ra­ tive June 30. dio silence and called the commanding officer. He said Along the way he became a wrestling coach who he agreed but that it was to late to do anything about trained the firstAmerican to win an Olympic medal in it." Greco-Roman wrestling. And, oh yes, he has intro­ Drawing a map on the table of the restaurant he fre­ duced a president of the United States. quents in Ypsilanti, Rockwell demonstrates what he "I've had a very good life," he said. Rockwell says did next. two of the highest points of his life have been his "I lined up my group like this (parallel to the beach), 56-year marriage to his late wife and "my relationship and we went to the beach and landed them," he said. with Eastern Michigan University." Of the four LCTs in Rockwell's group, three were de­ Anyone who knows Rockwell knows that he is a stroyed during the landing by German 88s. man who doesn't hesitate to say what he thinks about "I was just lucky," he said. anything. For his "good judgment" as he calls it, Rockwell was That character trait has gotten him into a few awarded the NavyCross, the second highest honor in scrapes, one of which was the D-Day invasion of that branch of the military. He is also the recipient of

Normandy. France's Croix de Guerre Avec (Cross of War with "They had designed a tank called a DD (duplex Palm). drive) tank," Rockwell said. "It was a tank that was Rockwell said he doesn't think what he did was supposed to float and could be launched from an LCT worth a medal. (landing craft tank)." "It was not based on bravery," Rockwell said of his ac­ tion, "but making the right deci­ sion. There were a lot of guys who deserved a medal more than me." Aside from his decorations, Rockwell is also proud of the fact that his wave was the only one that was on time during the mvas1on. Once Rockwell and his crew of nine men had gotten the tanks on the beach, their next task was to bring medical sup­ plies and personnel on shore. Rockwell's exploits are chronicled in greater detail in "D-Day June 6, 1944: The Climatic Battle of World War II," by Stephen E. Ambrose (Simon and Schuster, 1994).

3 Speaking up served him well at Omaha, it certainly was one of the reasons that contributed to him landing in the Navy and later the newly formed amphibian force. "I enlisted in the Navy on May 17, 1942. I enlisted because I didn't want to get drafted into the army," said Rockwell. "That was about the only choice you had." Rockwell and two of his friends from Michigan State Normal School had heard that heavyweight box­ ing champ Gene Tunney was on a recruitment tour looking for platoon leaders to join the service. "We drove all night to Birmingham, Alabama. I was one of fourto be sworn in by Tunney. We were re­ ferred to after that as "Tunneyfish,"he said. Rockwell was told to return to Detroit and await his paperwork, which he did. After a few days the papers hadn't come, so he decide to check to sec what was happening. He had to call several times. "I practically had to hammerlock the Navy to get them to send my paperwork for me to report," he said. Once things had been filled out in tripicate, he was Dean Rockwe!L, '.35and alumni board mem�r Bud sent to Norfolk, Virginia, because the Navy had Schimmefpfenneg, '68, visited at the Alumni.'lssociation's planned to send Rockwell, then 30, and the other annual meeting in April Tunneyfish to bases throughout the country to train other sailors.

4 Rockwell said he wrote a letter to the Department Some gave all, all gave some. of the Navy protesting that was not why he enlisted. EMU's contribution to history's conflicts "The Navy in its infinite wisdom decided to punish By Ward Mullens, office ofpublic information us," he said. Not long after, Rockwell was assigned to the amphibian force and sent to Chesapeake Bay to They were pilots, soldiers, factory workers and Red train on landing crafts. Cross volunteers. Rockwell has been back to Normandy six times They were students, teachers, staff and alumni from since D-Day. During his last visit, for the SOth anni­ Michigan State Normal College. From 1940-1945, 97 4 people from MSNC went versary of D-Day, he was asked to introduce President off to do their part in World War II. Thirty-eight of them Bill Clinton aboard the aircraft carrier USS George did not return. Washington. There was William B. Campbell, who within two "I'm a Republican, and here I was introducing a months of earning a degree from MSNC, enlisted in Democratic president," said Rockwell with a laugh. the air corps. He downed three Messerschmitts over Every time he returns to Normandy, Rockwell says Europe while escorting a squadron of bombers in he tries to see it from a different vantage point. attacks on Axis positions. Art Masehke, a 1941 graduate of MSNC, was "The last time I went up to a bluff that overlooks wounded when the PT boat he was commanding was the beach. You could see all of the white marble crosses attacked. and Stars of David against a sea of green grass," he Alice O'Neil had worked in the Willow Run said. "It's so compelling. It was an event of unparal­ bomber plant but when America entered the war, she leled magnitude." joined the Red Cross and went to Australia. As for how succeeding generations view the war and Josephine Parente joined the Women's Air Corps. Eastern Michigan University faculty, staff and the sacrifices made, Rockwell said he doesn't have any students have fought in every major conflict involving antipathy for those who don't appreciate or understand the United States since the Civil War. what his generation did. While accurate numbers of those who served and "If you ain't lived it, you don't know it," he said. died are not complete, a newspaper article once counted EMU servicemen and women from the Civil War to World War II. More than 160 students from what was then Michigan State Normal College answered the call to arms during the War Between the States. The Normal Company of the seventeenth regiment was organized by Normal students. Twenty-eight died. Fourteen men from MSNC went to battle in the Spanish-American War. All but one returned home. Less than 20 years later, the world was again at war and EMU students answered the call. More than 130 from EMU fought in the "Great War." Eleven were killed. It's estimated that about 1,000 students, faculty and staff from EMU went off to serve their county during World War II. Thirty-eight did not come back. Eastern Michigan University has memorialized its fallen soldiers through the years. At one time, it placed a gold star on a college service flag for every person who died in war. According to Bob Teehan, a veteran and director of EMU's Access Services, there is a plaque on campus dedicated to the men who served in the Civil War. s From Janitor to Principal

Rapport with children took leader of Green Oak Township school along an unusual career path

By Tom Tolen, Ann Arbor News Reporter 2001, The Ann Arbor News. AILrights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

jack Yatesenjoying a game offloor hockey with the kids. 6 Jack Yates talks with one ofthe teachers from Hawkins ElementarySchool in Green Oak Township.

Nobody keeps figures on such chings, but surely few classes at Washtenaw Community College and lacer at people have taken the career path followed by Jack Yaces. Eastern Michigan University. Since January 22, Yates has been interim principal at It took him eight years co gee a bachelor's degree be­ the 538-scudenc Hawkins Elementary School in Green cause he kept his day job. The same month he received Oak Township just south of Brighton. Yates' first job was his degree from EMU he got his first teaching job at at another school in the Brighton School District. He Hawkins. was a janitor. But Yates didn't stop there. "I thought maybe I could "I've never heard of it happening - it's quite a story be an inspiration and help our the whole school," he in itself- to go from custodian co teacher co principal," said. Yates continued his education, eventually earning a said Superintendent Dave Pruneau. master's degree in educacional leadership from Eascern Yates ended up on his career path almost by accident. Michigan University. He played lots of sports as a youth and was an average Recognizing his leadership skills, then-Principal Baiba student. He didn'c chink much about college and needed Jensen frequently had Yaces fill in while she was gone for a job after his father moved co Fowlerville upon retire­ conferences and seminars. When Jensen was promoted to ment. His siscer was a Brighton school bus driver, which director of instruccional supporc services, chat created an led to his firstjob as a custodian. opportunity forYates. Yates could have been satisfied pushing a broom for Bue che decision to cake the principal's job wasn't an rhe rest of his life; it provided enough money for him co easy one. support his family and he was home each evening, but he "I love teaching," said Yates. "Thar's the hard pare. le wasn'c contented. was very difficult to give ic up." Worse was chat he had co "I need new challenges," he said. ''Ac some point I leave his classroom in the middle of the year. "The kids thought maybe I could do chat (teaching) job." were happy I got che principal's job but sorry that I was Yates was a custodian at Brighton's Lindbom Elemen­ leaving rhe classroom," he said. tary School when teachers started chinking rhe same Substitute teacher Rhonda Mohrmann is fillingin un­ ching. "They said I have a gift with kids, " Yates said. til che end of rhe year. Yates gees to see his former stu­ Some encouraged him to become a teacher. That was dents frequently in the lunchroom and when he makes enough to gee him started, and he cook a few evening rounds co classrooms.

7 jack Yates in his office, surrounded by good wishes from the children.

And though he misses classroom reaching, Yates en­ and Tiger Stadium. Yates has a hockey stick autographed joys his new role. "I like rhe excitement of ir. It's a chal­ by the legendary Gordie Howe and a picture signed by lenge, and I always look for challenges," said Yates. "I Mickey Mantle, "Joltin' Joe" DiMaggio and Ted Will­ think I can make more of an impact on kids' lives." iams. Anyone who frequents the Gibralrer Trade Center, Hawkins teacher Ronni Powers praised Yates' leader­ a haven for collectors, is apt to run into Yates. 'Tm there ship. all rhe rime," he jokes. "He deals with all different types of kids very well," Yates' family stayed in Detroit through the riots of Powers said. 'Tm looking forward to the next years with 1967, and Yates graduated from predominanrly black Jack. He's careful about making decisions, he's thought­ Henry Ford High School. His experiences there instilled ful and doesn't just jump into things." in him a strong belief in the equality of all. Yates' rapport with kids is apparent in the way they "That was one of the key things I was caught - char eagerly approach him in the halls or play comfortably people are people," he said. with him in pick-up games in the gym during recess or The "interim" designation in Yates' ride is due to his physical education class. lack of experience in administration, Pruneau said. Still, "I play floor hockey or shoot baskets with the kids," he bear our 15-20 applicants and six candidates who re­ Yates said. "Ir's a spur of the moment thing. You put on ceived interviews for che pose. AfterYates serves as prin­ different hats; wherever you can help, you help." cipal for one year, che interim tide will be dropped if the On a recent day, fourth-graderCrystal Minor, 9, ap­ adminiscracion is satisfied with his performance and the proached Yates in the school hallway, eager ro spit out an board approves his contract. idea for a recycling club at school. "He's really nice," said School district officials have every expectation that he Crystal, after Yates listened co her proposal. will be an excellent administrator. Away from school, Yates is an avid collector of spores "Brighton has very high expectations, parents have memorabilia, a bug he got from his father, who was a very high expectations, and Hawkins is a very big r Detroit police officer f equenrly assigned to che former school, " Pruneau said. "To manage char really rakes a lot Olympia Stadium, where the Red Wings used to play, of talent, (but) I think Jack can do ir."

8 Continuing Education at Eastern Michigan University Growing in New Directions

by Kirk M. Carman, BS '93, MA '95, continuing education c: Three New Online Programs Available for Fall 2001 ty EMU continues to be a pioneer in distance learningwith the availabili of the following 0 three new online programs for Fall 2001: • Master of Science in Engineering Management • Graduate Certificate in Legal Administration • Second Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics Whether students live just fiveor 500 miles from EMU's campus, they'll be able co learn conveniencly from their home, office, hotel room, military base or "virtually" any other loca­ tion in the world. The entire online education experience will be completed effortlessly via the Internet - registration, book buying, discussions, homework assignments and exams - all available at the click of a mouse. For more information, visit www.emuonline.edu or call 734/487-1081.

New OffCampus Site Reaches out to Detroit Community

The Northwest Activitiesty Center in Detroit will serve as EMU's newest off-campus location, strengthening the Universi 's ties to the Detroit community while fulfilling a need for educa­ tional opportunities in the area. The NWAC, located at 18100 Meyers Road, provides a multi-purpose center for residents of the metropolitan Detroit area co be used for community, educational, and recreational ser­ vices. For a current list of EMU programs and courses available at the Northwest Activities Cen­ bJ) ter, visit ,vww.ce.emich.edu or call 877 /81 8-4368. Nursing Open House in Monroe on September 11

c: Registered nurses living in and around Monroe County can learn how EMU can help them ·- fitan RN/BSN completion degree inco their busy schedule by attending an Open House at EMU-Monroe at the St. Mary Center, 502 W Elm Ave., Tuesday, September 11, from 4:30 co 7 p.m. ::s The program, which is accredited by the National League forNursing Accrediting Commis­ sion, is designed co build on previous education co prepare nurses fora wide variety of health care career opportunities. ty c: EMU counselors, facul and staff will be available co discuss curricula, admission require­ ·- ments and application deadlines. +-' To RSVP, call734/384-6090 or e-mail [email protected]. c: COE Information Sessions Slated for October EMU alumni interested in learning more about EMU's off-campus professional education programs in Detroit, Flint, Jackson, Livonia and Monroe can attend any one of several 0 information nights scheduled for Occober. Programs include educational leadership, special education, reading, counseling, and elementary education. (.) For more information, including specificlocations and times, call 800/777-3521 or e-mail concinuing.educacion@emich. 9 he Foundation

Creative Career Paths Lead Alumni Back to EMU by Nancy J Mida, BS '72, EMU Fo undation

Two alumni cook very companies revamp their different career paths after business processes. graduating from EMU, "Working with real­ but returned co campus cime information, we recently for the help businesses manage announcement of a $7.3 proaccively on a daily million giftof software basis," he said. from the Oracle Academic "We look at the 'big Initiative. Patrick Gannon, pains' a company may '92 and Matthew Cahill, be having and make '92, '98, both employed by recommendations co Oracle Corp., actually improve their order-co­ never met while students From Left , Matt Cahill '92, '98; Melonie Colaianne, '83, '94, EMU cash timeline, for here, yet share a Fo undation trustee; and Pa trick Gannon, '92; were on campus exan1ple." comn11tment co opnmmng recentlyfor the OracleCo rp. gift announcement. Matthew Cal1ill, a technology and to EMU. graduate of EMU's Patrick Gannon was a College of Arn and creative kid in high school. Sciences and cl1e Channelling that creativity Honors Program, also into your standard, high school Ac EMU, one faculty member in was on hand for cl1e gift curriculum could have been particularty encouraged Gannon's annow1eement. He currently serves as problematic, were it not for a creative creativi and they became close manager, curriculum development, teacher. Mark Vranesich, '72, offered friends. Sadly, Professor George Clark with the Oracle Internet Academy, a an interdisciplinary class in accounting died in 1999 and is greatly missed, yet component of Oracle's Education and computers at Troy High School fondly remembered by numerous Initiatives. An important goal of cl1e when Gannon was a sophomore. "We former smdents, friends, colleagues initiatives is providing technology cools started with one PC, and by cl1e time I and familymembers. The George S. to enhance learning and by teaching graduated, we had five networked," he Clark Endowed Scholarship was informationtechnology to prepare said. Gannon's career has evolved from founded in his mem01y, and Gannon tomorrow's work force. this early experience. is hoping co raise additional funds for Cahill had just helped draft a He was drawn to EMU because of the scholarship. contract with 23 high schools across the Accounting Department's Clark also encouraged Gannon's Michigan, fundedty by the Michigan interdisciplinary emphasis. An added aptitude for reaching, which he Virtual Universi , to participate in bonus for him was EMU's low student continues co pursue through visits to Oracle's InternetAcademy. He hopes to faculty ratio. Vranesich's class and presentations in this will put the state of Michigan in "Nearly 10 years lacer, I can walk Chicago-area high schools, where he's the forefrontof integrating technology down the hall in the Accountingty based wicl1 Oracle Corp. and primarily in education. Cahill is a strong Department and have facul call me works on applications wicl1 Fortune proponent of technology in education, by my first name. I just don't think 500 companies. and his career has become an this happens at many other business Gannon carries his teaching abilities interesting intermingling of those colleges," Gannon said. into the business world by helping disciplines. 10 ''.Ar EMU, the Honors Program, its faculty and staff, and Forensics made my college experience meaningful and Ford Motor Company Gift to Create Interactive worthwhile. Ir opened doors and Computing Lab prepared me for my first job with Mobile Education," Cahill said. This A Ford Motor Company gift of $85 ,000 will equip two interactive assignment combined his speaking computing labs at EMU's College of Business. This giftwill enable skills, technology and education, and the College to purchase new computers and an interactive control sent him traveling co elementary system for the lab, to be named the Ford Motor Company schools across the United States. Learning Center. The equipment will support courses in Cahill went on co earn a master's in accounting and computer information systems. education at U-M, then spent two years teaching in the Dominican Republic before returning to EMU co These two new labs will house the Oracle software gift and allow pursue a master's in interdisciplinary faculty to teach leading edge enterprise resource planning and technology. "The position with systems integration concepts and practices.The gift came as a Oracle's Internet Academy was a result of the combined efforts of EMU Foundation Trustee Greg natural fit for me with my background Smith, a COB alumnus; EMU Foundation staffmember Stephen in education and technology. Teaching Bates and several COB facultymembers. people is the string that holds it all together," he added.

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11 .....NIVERS ITY NEWS Schollaert Named EMU Provost

r. PaLil T. Schollaerr has been Prior to his position at Illinois State, named provost and vice Schollaen was associate dean of the president for academic affa.irs College of Arrs and Letters at Old D and professor of sociology at Domin.ion University in Virginia from Eastern Michigan University. 1987-1993 and was chair of the Schollaert was the dean of the College university's depa.rm1ent of sociology and of Arts and Sciences and professor of criminal justice from 1983-1987. He sociology at Illinois Stace University since joined the university in 1976 as an 1993. assistant professor. From 1972-1976, he "Dr. Schollaerc is a perfect match for was assistant professor of sociology at the Eastern Michigan University. He comes to University of South Carolina, Columbia. us with a history of successful academic His research and scholarly interests a.re affairs leadership at a developed doctoral in the field of demography and university with normal school roots and at population. Much of his work has focused a metropolitan university committed to on the impact of race on social problems public engagement," said EMU President and on the determinants of birth timing Sam Kirkpatrick. "He is a highly among American women. respected and thoughtful administrator He is the author of various refereed articles, technical reports and professional who has played leadership roles in areas EMU Provost, Pa ul T Schollaert vital to EMU's future, including facul ty papers, and the recipient of research grams development, doctoral programming, from the National Institutes of Health, the general education, diversity, international Schollaerc earned a Ph.D. and a National Institutes of Meneal Health, the programs and strategic planning." master's degree in sociology from the United Jewish Federation, and the Southeastern Virginia Planning "I am exa·emely excited about working University of Wisconsin-Madison andr a at Eastern Mich.igan University. The bachelor's degree in social welfare fom Commission. university has in place very strong Pennsylvania State University. He was honored with Illinois State's programs and an excellent faculty," said During his tenure ar Illinois State, he Distinguished Administrative Service Schollaert, who was announced as the helped engineer a major revision of the Award in 1999 and has been active as a new provost April 24. "President faculty evaluation and reward system and consultant and volunteer with various Kirkpatrick has energized the campus and was involved in the reform of undergrad­ community service groups including the there's a genuine sense on campus char uate general education. He also served on McLean County COMPACT, the good things are happening. That's the the university's su-ategic planning YMCA, the NAACP, and various public k.ind ofactivi ty and sense of vision I want committee and supported the schools. to be a pan of The potential for Ea.stern establishment of new undergraduate and A native of Pittsburgh, he is married Michigan is enormous." graduare programs. and has two children and one grandchild.

Fee Will Generate Annual Funds for Computing 2000, a national survey of refreshment for faculty, students, and staff; Technology computing and information technology in enterprise-wide software and American higher education. accompanying hardware; professional astern Michigan University's Boa.rd Currently, 11 Michigan schools, developmem and training; extended hours ofRegents approved an information including Central Michigan, Wa yne State, for student computer labs; learning technology fee of $10 per credit the University of Michigan and Michigan resources and technologies operations and E hour at its regular meetingJune 19. Scace have a studenttechnology fe e. The debt. The estimated cost of these needs is The board also authorized the fe es range from $6 per credit hour to $175 $28 million. administration to proceed with per semester. We stern Michigan University Sources of revenue to pay for implementation of strategic information has proposed increasing its $6 per credit technologyenhancements are as follows: and communication technology hour fee to $12.75 per credit hour. 2000 supplemental ($2,500,000); cany invesrments including negotiating and The fe e, which will be implemented for over in existing learning resources and executing related contracrs. fa ll 2001, will generate approximately $5 technologies general fe e ($550,000); gifrs Nationally, student technology fees are million annually. ($190,000); new technology fee required of all srudents by 70.3 percent of The money will be used for ($4,839,271); year 2-5 technology fee public universities, according to Campus infrastructure, personal computing ($20,375,880); and loans ($4,825,000).

12 Shorrock Named to Lead University Advancement EMU's 60th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy Program Eastern Michigan University will celebrate the 60rh anniversary of its occupational r. John B. Shorrock has been therapy program with an alumni luncheon and a tour of the Everett L. Marshall Health named co the newly created and Human Services Building September 22. I position of vice president for Approximately 1,500 alumni who earned occupational therapy degrees from EMU advancement and executive have been invited to the luncheon, which is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the director of the EMU Foundation at atrium area of the Marshall building. Eastern Michigan University. 'Tm excited about this event," said Elizabeth Francis-Connolly, program director for Shorrock has been vice president for occupational therapy. "It is an opportunity to showcase the tradition of academic excel­ advancement at Bradley University in lence in occupational therapy education at EMU." Peoria, Illinois, since 1992. Alumni from the program's firstdecade will be honored; a slide show depicting the history of the occupational therapy program will be presented; and occupational therapy "John Shorrock brings to EMU a classrooms will be dedicated in honor of Frances Herrick-Swailes, the program's occupa­ strong professional approach to the tional director from 1950-75. Herrick-Swailes has been invited and it is hoped she will university advancement enterprise, and attend, said Francis-Connolly. The event will include a keynote speaker, as yet not years of successful experience in known, and EMU President Sam Kirkpatrick will provide opening remarks. fundraising, alumni relations and Kirkpatrick also will host a VIP tailgate for the occupational therapy alumni outside foundation management," said EMU Rynearson Stadium prior to EMU's football game versus Indiana State that same day. President Sanrnel Kirkpatrick. "He has a The origins of occupational therapy began post-World War I to help returning veter­ national reputation and, with a record of ans rcacclimate themselves to civilian life. success at both public and private higher "\.Vhen people were engaged in meaningful activities, they tended to get well faster education institutions and experience at and feel good about themselves," Francis-Connolly said. both residential and metropolitan As medical technology advanced, the role of occupational therapy changed. "People live longer today. Babies who are born premature live and eople who suffer universities, he is well-suited to EMU's / mission and needs. We are very excited traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries survive," Francis-Connolly sai . "These people did not survive 10 to 15 years ago." about having him join the executive The role of occupational therapy has also gradually moved from hospital-based care ream." to community settings, including home health care, assisted living facilities, and commu­ In his new role, Shorrock is responsible nity mental health. fora comprehensive fundraising and EMU's occupational therapy program currently boasts more than 200 students in un­ alumni relations program for the dergraduate, basic master's and advanced master's programs. Graduates can expect to University, including annual giving, make a starting salary in the low $40,000s upon graduation, Francis-Connolly said. alumni programs, corporate and foundation relations, major giftsand capital campaigns, planned giving and Foundation, where he directed rhe research and advancement services. He University ofAkron Campaign, a chree­ also will represent rhe University and year capital gift campaign with a goal of Foundation co the corporate, foundation, $52 million for facilities, equipment, donor, and alumni comnmnities. endowment, and operating support. "President Kirkpatrick has outlined a Shorrock also was director of planned dynamic and aggressive agenda for Eastern giving and associate director foruniversity Michigan, and I'm very pleased to be advancement at Wittenberg University joining his sraff ar this opportune time," from 1978 - 1984 and director of said Shorrock. "With the EMU Alumni corporate giving and foundationsupport Association and EMU Foundation pulling at Lafayette College from 1977- 1978. together, there is every reason to believe He also has served as coordinator of chat rhe forward and upward momentum corporate and foundation support for rhe of rhe University will continue and chat Dr.Jo hn B. Shorrock, vice president for West Virginia University Foundation and EMU's educational mission will be advancement and executive director of the was a hiscory instructor at We st Virginia strengthened in significant ways. EMU Fo undation University and at Virginia Polytechnic Personally, it is very exciting to work with Institute and Scace University. faculty, staff, and administrative colleagues Centennial Campaign, a five-year Active in various professionaJ who share common goals and objectives." comprehensive capiraJ campaign wicl1 a organizations, he is a frequem presenter Shorrock earned a Ph.D. in modern goal of$100 million. The campaign on various advancement copies and was European history from West Virginia achieved an endowment growth of $100 named 1998 Fundraising Executive of rhe University; a master's degree from Virginia million twenty months ahead of schedule Year, by the Central Illinois Chapter of cl1e Polytechnic Institute and Scace University; and successfully completed its fundraising Association of Fundraising Professionals. and a bachelor's degree from Tu sculum efforts with giftsand pledges of $127 He also has co-authored various articles College in Te nnessee. million. and professional papers in the field of During his tenure at Bradley From 1984-1992, Shorrock was fimdraising. University, he planned, implemented and associate vice president and executive A native of Wisconsin, he is married directed rhe Bradley University director of The University of Akron and has t\vo children.

13 NIVERSITY NEWS

Eastern Michigan University Athletes Lead Mid-American Conference I Honor Roll for 2000-01 The EMU Alumni Relations Office has moved. ome 120 EasternMichigan University men and women student athletes Please visit us at: led the Mid- American Conference (MAC) Honor Roll for the 2000-01 S academic year. 1349 South Huron Street, Suite 2 "These athletes demonstrate how EMU is developing outstanding, well­ (next to the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest) rounded individuals who excel in both the academic and sports arenas," says Paul Ypsilanti, Michigan 481 97 Schollaert, provost and vice president of academic affairs. "We are very proud of these men and women who led the MAC for the first time ever." telephone: To be eligible for the honor roll, an athlete must obtain a cumulative GPA of 734/487-0250 3.00 or higher and earn a letter for the current season. EMU athletes ended the scholastic year with a department-wide GPA above 3.0. The next closest school fax: was Ball State with 106 athletes making the grade. 734/487-7009 Student athletes represent a number of different majors ranging from teaching e-mail: mathematics and history to international management and criminal justice as well [email protected] as sports medicine and nursing. They represented a variety of sports including baseball, football,golf, swimming and diving, track and field,volleyball, wrestling, web site: basketball, gymnastics, soccer, cross country, softball and tennis. Freshmen and www.emich.edu/c.lumni transfer students are not eligible during their first year on campus.

Student Athlete Advisory Council • Homecoming Canned Food Drive The Student Athlete Advisory Council is sponsoring a canned fo od drive to benefit the Ypsilanti Food Gatherers.

On Homecoming Saturday, October 13, cans will be collected at both entrances to Rynearson Stadium until halftime of the EMU vs. Ball State Homcoming fo otball game. In addition, cans can be dropped off at the C:5 Go Green Alumni Tailgate.

For further information or if you have questions, please contact Student Athlete Support Services at 734/487-2233.

14 Regents Okay McKenny Expansion bank, the University Bookstore and a "Scudencs are really excited about the Study student lounge. expansion of McKenny Union. Students "The renovation and expansion of have been fighting for chis cause for a astern Michigan University's McKenny will help meet the while now, and we look forward co the Board of Regents authorized che programmatic and service needs of the project actually starting," said Dave planning, programming, and University community and address the Shong, EMU srudent body president. E schematic design for the infrasrruccure inadequacies of the The cost of the plan, program and expansion ofMcKenny Union at its current facility," said Glenna Frank­ development of the schematic design regular meeting June 19. Miller, director of campus lifeat EMU. and fu nding plan is expected to be in the McKenny Union, originally designed "The expansion will also have other range of $120,000. Ir will be fu nded out in 1931, is a 119,000-square-foot facility impacts on the university community of the general fee. chat was partially redesigned in 1992. It such as making support services for "This has been identified by student includes 13 meeting rooms, a food court, students more centralized, improving leader groups as one of its top priorities," student organization offices, several student recruitment facilities and said Patrick Doyle, vice president for department offices, a computer lab, a helping to increase student satisfaction." business and finance.

f Glenna Frank-Miller (left) talks to students outside oMcKenny Un ion. Fa/l/11;,c(J s='ce,P A WALK FOR.WOMEN'S ATH LETlCS Jo;lf tf a!fcl.r Faf f1ff to cfte; Saturday, September 29 9 a.m., EMU Convocation Center Health Fair 30-Minute Walk Complimentary Breakfast T-shirts, Entertainment and Fun

The walk will kick off with a health fair that will include free screenings and demonstrations.

Proceeds will benefit EMU's women's athletics and scholarship assistance. EASTERNMICH IGAN U N I V E R S I T Y. For more information, call the EMU Foundation at 734/484-3237.

15 EMU football Gearing Up for a New Season by Jim Streeter, BS '73, Sports Information Off ice

For the first time in six years, the Eastern Michigan played hard and with enthusiasm, bur as che season pro­ University football program will have a question mark at gressed it was obvious char we needed co gee stronger and quarterback when the season opens. faster co compete on chis level." The streak at starting quarterback goes all rhe way "I chink the players and coaches have worked hard back ro 1996 when Charlie Barch was rhe designated since the end of rhe 2000 season co malDetroit Lions, recruiting classes have been outstanding, and I chink Ypsilanti High School produce Walter Church held down you'll start co see the hard work pay off this season." the starter's role from 1998 through the end of rhe 2000 Key co the program heading in che right direction will season. be the battle at quarterback, which is emerging as the fea­ And now with Barch and Church having graduated, ture srory of the 2001 season. and possessing all rhe EMU passing records, second-year "It is certainly a luxury co have quarterbacks like head coach Jeff Woodruffwill not only have to find a Charlie Batch and Wa lter Church in your program," quarterback but he must fi nd replacements for 22 players Woodruff explained. "Unforrunarely, char has all lose through graduation. changed with Walter graduating, but we have a lot of Lase season was a learning experience in more ways confidence chat one of the younger players will emerge as than one for Woodruff as he saw inconsistencies hurt the che leader." Eagles early in the season. Heading the list of candidates co run the offense will After winning his first game as a head coach, a 32-25 be Church's backup last season, Troy Edwards (6-2, 201, decision over UCONN, the Eagles suffered through Jr.). Battling Edwards will be junior-college recruit Jeff seven straight losses before roaring back wirh two wins in Crooks (6-2, 212, Jr.) along with redshirt freshmen the last three games ro finish wirh a 3-8 record. Collin CaJey (6-3, 194, Fr.) and Chinedu Okoro (6-1, Woodruffexpects big changes as he heads inro year 207, Fr.) and third-year sophomore Rick Pyle (6-4, 221). two of the rebuilding process. Edwards has seen limited action in each of his first two "There is no doubt chat my first season was an educa­ seasons. As a freshman in 1999, he completed 29-of-46 tion for me, our sraff and our players," Woodruff said. passes for 389 yards. Edwards filledin for an injured "We wanted co come in here and build a program with Walter Church against Ball Seate, November 6, 1999, pride and excitement, and I think we ac- complished chose two things. I thought our players and led the Eagles co a 31-21 win when he completed l 6- of-23 passes for 248 yards. Last season, Edwards partici­ pated in eight games and com­ pleted 7-of-13 passes for 81 yards and one touchdown. DEPOTTOWN Crooks was one of the 2001 recruits who enrolled at EMU in January after completing his junior college degree at Fullerton Junior College in � California. He passed for 2,293 yards and 18 touch­ downs co rank firstamong California J.C. quarterbacks. In addition, Crooks showed his versatility on the ground, rushing for 504 yards last year The 2001 EMUfootball seniors and Coach Jeff Wo odruffin Depot To wn. and his 2,343 total yards broke a 45-year-old school record. Carey and Okoro were both highly regarded freshmen and Mario Tucker (6-3 1/2, 320). Those two players recruits last year and, along with Pyle, spent rhe 2000 missed the 2000 season after nor meeting initial NCAA season learning Woodruff's offensive system. eligibility, but both are ready co roar in 2001. The EMU offensive staff attempted co shore up the The defensive side of the ball has a whopping seven running game last year, but injuries co the offensive line starters returning from 2000. hampered the Eagles' ground effort. The top two stoppers from 2000 are back for promis­ The top returning rusher is sophomore Ashantti ing senior seasons. Strong-side linebacker Kenny Philpot Warson (5-9 1/2, 197). Watson was pressed into service (6-1 1/2, 247) led rhe 2000 Eagles in cackles with 108 as a "true" freshman in 2000 and he responded wirh 353 and added 15 tackles-for-loss of 59 yards and five sacks yards gained on 85 rushes and scored four rimes. He also for 34 yards. hauled in 16 passes for 87 yards, returned 10 punts for The defensive secondary should be in solid shape with 142 yards and nine kickoffs for 140 yards. a coral of seven veterans back to man four spots. Pressing Warson for rushes in 2001 will be junior Rich The kicking game situation is a case of the glass being Schutt (5-9, 189) and a hose of freshmen recruits, led by half full or half empty. Chris R. Roberson (5-10, 175), and Keyvon Barbee (6-0, Returningfor his second consecutive year as the 215). placekicker will be To ller Starnes (5-7 1/2, 207, Sr.). The half-back/eight end spots will have a hose of Starnes led che team in scoring the past two seasons and young faces barding for snaps. has made 29-of-37 field goal attempts during his career. The on.lysignificant change is rhe loss to graduation of In 2000, Starnes connected on l l-of-14 three-pointers veteran eight end Matt Kelly, who started all 11 games lase and was good on 22-of-23 extra-point kicks. year. The ocher half of the kicking game, punting, suffered a A player with a chance co make an immediate impact at big loss with the graduation of Nick Avondec, the scarring wide receiver will be transfer Chris Archie (6-4, 207, Sr.). punter in all 44 games of his career. Avondet also became Archie has just one year of eligibility after scarring his colle­ EMU's career leader in punting yardage after last year giate career at the University of Cincinnati in 1997 when he and was voted second-ream All-Mid-American Confer­ caught 11 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. He trans­ ence in 2000. ferred co EMU from Grand Rapids Junior College. Woodruff is counting on junior college transfer David The offensive line continues co be a work in progress. Rysko (6-0, 202, So.) co step in for Avondet with Starnes Woodruff will count on several veterans co hold down as a backup. Rysko played one year at Grand Rapids Jun­ the fore in the early going. ior College before sitting our last year as a backup co Leading the charge on rhe "O" line will be senior cen­ Avondet. ter Cory Annett (6-2 1/2, 287), who started all 11 games The second season will be a definite plus to the staff lase year and senior left cackle John Grabowski (6-5, and players, as Woodruff has been associated with 299), who has started the last 22 consecutive games. enough winning programs to be able co get the Eagles Two key additions on the offensive front will be a pair "Back on Tr ack" in the Mid-American Conference race. of 300-pound sophomores, Derrick Swanigan (6-3, 338) 17 DoH't miss EMU t41/g4tes fo4Hd otb4//.I Go Eagles! The EMU Office for Alumni Relations invites you to join us for our Go Green alumni tailgates before the first four home football games.

• Saturday, September 1 • Saturday, September 29 EMU vs. Southeast Missouri State EMU vs. Western Michigan 4:30 - 6 p.m. tailgate, 6 p.m. kickoff 4:30 - 6 p.m. tailgate, 6 p.m. kickoff

• Saturday, September 22 • Saturday, October 13 EMU vs. Indiana State EMU vs. Ball State 4:30 - 6 p.m. tailgate, 6 p.m. kickoff 4 - 6 p.m. tailgate, 6 p.m. kickoff

There is no charge for dues-paying alumni members, $5 charge for non-members. Our tailgates will be located near the entrance gate on the west side of Rynearson Stadium.

To renew your membership, please call the Office for Alumni Relations at 734/487-0250; by fax 734/487-7009; or by e-mail at [email protected]. You can also check us out on the Web at www.emich.edu/alumni. For football tickets, please call the EMU Ticket Office at 734/487-2282.

Wear your green and white! We look forward to seeing you at Rynearson.

The Off ice fo r Alumni Relations, along with the Cheer Te am, participated in the Monroe County Fa ir Parade July 29. The cheerleaders were a crowdfvorite at the parade, which attracted 25,000 local residents.

18 8a.J'il(eJ'J'CaJ<- clR(J a.l(cltf; Don't miss the opportunity to have your business card displayed on the Alumni Wa ll of Fa me at Homecoming, Saturday, October 13. Look for your old roommate and college friends to see what they are up to.

To be included, send your business card to:

EMU Alumni Wa ll of Fame 1349 S. Huron Street, Suite 2, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197

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19 THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AlumniAs sociatio

E.,,TI.R\• )IICIIIC\\ l'\i\1.R.sm· 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 Office for Alumni Relations for informationat 734/487-0250. Listed below are the chapters that have been chartered by the Alumni Association.

Accounting Alumni Chapter Greek Alumni Chapter Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Orlando Alumni Chapter Wayne Nunez, '94 Jenn Maxwell, '93 Transgender and Friends Alumni Allen D.Fazio, '88 248/486-3102 248/414-6501 Chapter 407 /240-4963 E-mail: [email protected] Michael Daitch,75 Art Alumni Chapter 734/487-4149 Student Media Alumni Chapter Anne Rubin, '96 Huron Restoration Alumni E-mail: [email protected] Tonja Wilson, '95 734/665-8236 Chapter Website: 313/535-7850 Maynard Harris '53 www.emich.edu/public/students/lgbt.html E-mail: [email protected] Black Alumni Chapter 517/423-7026 Web site: www.emusma.org Penelope Crummie Master of Business Administration 313/859-9375 Interdisciplinary Technology/ Alumni Chapter Southern California Alumni E-mail: [email protected] Master of Liberal Studies in Lisa Maiz,'98 Chapter Technology Alumni Chapter 734/432-9824 Marian Bliznik, 71, 76,'90 Central Arizona Alumni Chapter Ric Hogerheide, '96 E-mail: [email protected] 949/729-8008 Cathy Canzonetta, 79 810/694-1233 Web site: http://members.aol.com/ 602/282-3010 E-mail: Hagie11 [email protected] emumbaalumni/myhomepage/ Western Wayne County Alumni E-mail: [email protected] club.html Chapter Kensington Valley Alumni Chapter Mike Gerou, 79 Chicago Alumni Chapter Jay Hansen, '82 Master of Public Administration 734/454-0770 Chris Carollo, '98 734/420-3386 Alumni Chapter E-mail: [email protected] 773/486-1458 Maureen Burns, '80, '90 E-mail: [email protected] Latino Alumni Chapter 734/973-6664 Website: Irma Casanova, '85 E-mail: [email protected] www.gocities.com\emuchicago 734/434-2074 E-mail: [email protected] National Capital Alumni Chapter E-Club (Athletic Letter Winners) Website: James A.Moors, 74 Chapters Now Forming Alumni Chapter www.msu.edu/-solisjes/ emu 703/893-2179 The following EMU alumni chapters are in the initial stages of organiza­ Ken Bruchanski, 75 tion: 248/377-1083 • Atlanta, Georgia Alumni Chapter • Education Alumni Chapter E-mail: [email protected] For more information on these forming chapters or for information on starting another chapter, contact the Alumni Relations Officeat 734/ 487-0250. Check out more information for each chapter at www.emich.edu/alumni

20 Chapter

Greek Alumni Chap ter Forms Pa rtnership, Sp onsors Scholarship Benefit The Greek Alumni Chapter officially began ics partnership wich the Ron Rice Foundation May 5 at che Ypsilanti Area Youth Bowling Benefit. The event, held at Ypsi/ Arbor Bowling lanes, paired children with EMU alumni adult volunteers who assisted chem in learning che basic techniques of bowling while providing a fun, recreational experience. The Ron Rice Foundation, founded by EMU alumnus and current Detroit Lion Ron Rice, and the Greek Alumni Chapter have formeda partnership co provide services co metro Detroit From left, Ron Rice (BS '95), Sheila Knapp (BS '97), Cerene Tangalakis (BS 71, MA area youth as well asty support Eastern 77), Kim Fo rbes (BBA '99), Joyce Berg (BS '59, MA '63), Jenn Maxwell (BS '93), Lea Michigan Universi . Wh ite (BA '98), Heidi Mills (BFA '89), and Martha Emerich (BS '87). On May 19, the Greek Alumni Chapter proudly hosted its first LGBT and Friends Chap ter Co ­ opportunity co learnand enhance annual Greek Scholarship Benefit at Sp onsors Shepard Visit negotiation skills at a workshop che Doublecree of Romulus. The The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, June 9. The workshop, held at the event featured dinner, dancing, a Transgender (LGBT) and Friends EMU Livonia Cencer, was facilitated prize raffle and a guest appearance Alumni Chapter, in conjunction by EMU faculty member Dr. by Ron Rice. The evening's with che EMU Officeof Campus Christine Day. Participants received proceeds will go toward the Life and LGBT Resource Center, suggestions on topics ranging from establishment of an endowed will hose noted human rights negotiating better salaries to crafting scholarship forcurrent EMU advocate Judy Shepard on Tuesday, better business deals. students involved in Greek letter October 23, in the McKenny Union For information on upcoming organizations. To get involved with Ballroom. Shepard will provide a MBA Chapter activities and events, che Greek Alumni Chapter, contact video presentation, lecture, and concacc chapter President Lisa Maiz chapter President Jenn Maxwell at question and answer session co ac 734/432-9824. 248/414-6501. discuss the tragic death of her son, Matthew, and her political and social Latino Alumni Chapter Ho nors Ke nsington Valley Alumni Chapter work co pass hate crime legislation. Student; Sp onsors GolfCli nic Hosts GolfOuting For more information on chis The Latino Alumni Chapter The Kensington Valley Alumni event and the LGBT and Friends bestowed its Recognition of Merit Chapter hosted ics annual Best of Alumni Chapter, concacc chapter Award at the Latino Studenc Awards Best golf outing at Eagle Crest Golf President Michael Daicch or the Banquet April 20 at Hoyt Club on June 2. After a morning of LGBT Resource Center at 734/487- Conference Cencer. The banquet golf, che participants moved on co a 4149. recognizes outstanding EMU Latino lunch ac che Eagle Crest Clubhouse. srudencs for their achievemencs and For more information on che MBA Alumni Chapter Provides support of Eastern Michigan Kensington Valley Alumni Chapter, Negotiation Wo rkshop University. Manuel Gonzalez contact chapter President Jay The MBA Alumni Chapter received chis year's Latino Alumni Hansen at 734/420-3386. provided EMU alumni with che 21 Chapter •

Chapter Recognition of Merit Award for his excellence in student leadership. The chapter also hosted a golf clinic at Gateway Golf Course July l. The clinic provided advice from a PGA professional instructor to EMU alumni and students. Participants received various EMU items and a light lunch. To learn more about the Latino Alumni Chapter, contact chapter President Irma Casanova at 734/434- 2074.

The Sixth Annual EMU Accounting Alumni/Student Golf Scramble The EMU Department of Accounting and Accounting Alumni Chapter hosted its annual golf From left, Jesus Solis (BFA '8 6, MA '8 9), Lorena Salazar (BA outing June 29 at the Eagle Crest Golf Club. The event '98), chapter Treasurer Lupe Salazar (BS '95), chapter President attracted students, alumni, and faculty and ended with a Irma Casanova (BS '85), Manuel Alex Gonzalez (EMU student/ lunch for participants. For information on next year's recipient of the EMU Latino Alumni Recognition of Merit Award outing or to becoming involved in accounting alumni for 2000-2001), Denise Ingram-Terry (BS '84), Brandon activities, contact chapter President Wayne Nunez at Hernandez (BBA '97), chapter Secretary Sy lvia Gutierrez (BS 248/486-3 102 or the Department of Accounting at 734/ '99), chapter Vice President Ja vier Hernandez (BS '97), and 487-3320. David Ozuna (BS '95) .

Begin/renew your alumni membership [ll"ME M brnsl-iip MAnrns today or pass this on to a friend.

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Affinity Chapters: City ______State ____ Zip ______D Accounting Alumni Chapter D Art Alumni Chapter Residence Te lephone ------E-Mail ______D Black Alum11i Chapter• D E-Club (Athletic Letter Wi 1111ers) Occupation ______Employer ------Business Telephone ______Al11m11i Chapter• D Greek Alumni Chapter Membership Categories Please make checks payable to The EMU Alumni Association D Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter D IDT/MLS in Technology Alumni Chapter D Latino Alumni Chapter Lifetime Membership Check One: D Visa D Mastercard D Discover Card D LGBT & Friends Alumni Chapter D Individual: $400 D Master of Business Administration D Individual membership paid in Card#: ______Alumni Chapter installments: $100 due with Exp. Dare: _ D Master of Public Administration ______application, payments of $100 Alumni Chapter Signature: ______D Student Media Alumni Chapter per year for 3 years D Individual senior (age 62 or Geographic Chapters: older): $250 Please sendpayment and this applicatio11 to: D Central Arizona EMUAl111 1111iAssociation, 1349 South Huron Street, Suite 2 D Chicago (Illinois) D Dallas/Ft. Worth!MetroPlex (Texas) Annual Membershie Yp silanti, MI 481 97 D Kensington Valley (Michigan) D Individual: $30 D National Capital (Washington D.C.) D Joint (any two people residing Fa x: 734/487-7009 D Orlando (Florida) at the same address): $45 D Southern California D Western Wayne County (Michigan) D New Grad : One year free if Office Use Only application is received within 6 RE# - - Exp. Date I I New/Renew Entered By ---- Please note that rhapters denoted by months of graduation date a • req11irea11 additio11al membership e.fe L ______CM-9101..J 22 Credit Union board member. Nold 1940s resides in Chelsea with her husband. Alumni Spotlight Dr. Robert J. Simpson (BA'49) Carol Brege-Reed (BS '67, MA '73, Walter Verpooten (BS '72, became a private, international MA '72) is a high school government MBE '80) is retiring from the education consultant after retiring as teacher at Milan High School,Milan. Lapeer Community School dean of education at the University of Berge-Reed has been a teacher for 35 District. Verpooten has been a Miami. Simpson recently co-edited and years; 34 of those years have been spent substitute teacher in the Lapeer authored"American Overseas Schools'; at Milan. School District since 1973. Prior which was published by Phi Delta to his substitute position in Kappa. Currently, he is writing the Peter A. Collins (BS '67, CS '70, MA Lapeer, he taught for Lutheran international education entry for the '71) is an associate professor at schools in Lincoln Park, Allen new"Encyclopedia of Education''. Chattanooga State Technical Park, Bay City, Lapeer and Tawas. Simpson is a law and policy columnist in Community College, Chattanooga,Tenn. international education for"lnterEd;the Collins is also the president ofthe Currently highly active in the journal of the Association for the Tennessee Mathematical Association of community, Verpooten is a Advancement of International Two-Year Colleges. member of the Lapeer Jaycees, a Education. Simpson writes a similar probate court tutor, and a part of column for Newslinks,the publication of Rev. Thomas Fleming (MA '68), a the Miss Lapeer and Miss Great Lakes pageants. Verpooten, who International Schools Services. special assistant to the provost at EMU resides in Lapeer, enjoys bowling, tennis, and reading. and former National Teacher of the Year, was selected by the Council of Chief 1950s State School Officers as one of the Standards, Denver, Colo., recently I Homeless Center of Excellence for the nation's best educators during the past appointed Dimitroff chair of its Board of U.S. Dept.of Veterans Affairs, Los Curtis Bartz (BME '58, BS'58, MA 50 years. Practice Standards for a two-year term. Angeles. '61, EDS '78) an employee of Marygrove College, Detroit, is the new Nancy (Chase) Adams (BS '69) is a Joe Ann (Mills) Allen (BS '71) Dennis McComb (BS '72, SEPU '72, developer/administrator for the Catholic teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing for principal of Ford School, was inducted MA '75) is the superintendent of the University Center in Southgate. Monroe BOCES #1, Rochester, N.Y. Her into the Willow Run Community Milan School District, and has been husband Robb E.Adams (MA '71) is a School's Hall of Fame in Ypsilanti. Allen named president-elect of the Michigan counselor at the National Technical taught elementary school in Willow Run Association of School Administrators. 1960s Institute for the Deaf at RIT. Working for 25 years. with deaf children for the past 17 years, Doris Sperling (CE '72),a retired Jack E. Esterline (BS '60, MA '63) is they have worked in Michigan, Vermont, James A. Blair (BS '71, MA '76, MA teacher/administrator, was among six retiring from Spring Arbor College, Massachusetts,and New York. '79) is the director of pupil personnel finalists forAnn Arbor Citizen of the Spring Arbor this year,after 51 years of services for the Plainfield Public School Year. teaching. He retired from the Western Hank DeYoung (MA '69) is retiring District, Conn. and has been elected School District in 1986. after 25 years as regional director of President of Connecticut Council of Donna DeButts (BS '73),a community special education services for Chelsea, Administrators in Special Education. relations coordinator for the Ypsilanti John Barret (BA '65, MA '91 ), Dexter,Manchester,and Whitmore Lake. Blair was also the recipient of the 2001 District Library, Ypsilanti, received this principal ofFarmington High School, DeYo ung and his wife, have two Community Service Award from the year's Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Farmington, was recognized recently by children and reside in Ann Arbor. American School for the Deaf in West Commerce Athena Award. The award the National Association of Secondary Hartford, Conn. honors business people whose School Principals as one of his students community involvement is an received the Wendy's High School 1970s Jean Downey (BS'71,MS '74) inspiration to women. Heisman Program award. teaches biology at Cardinal Mooney Letitia Byrd (MA '70), a retired Ann High School in Marine City. Downey is Monica M. Rodman (BA '74) works Judith (Porter) Nold (BA '66) was Arbor teacher, was featured in the Ann also in charge of the Ecology Club, the for the Northwest Community School recently appointed to the Chelsea Arbor News recently in connection with science Olympiad quiz team,and the District, as a media specialist. Rodman Community Hospital's Board ofTrustees, her efforts to create a black history National Honor Society chapter. resides in Jackson. Chelsea. Nold is the executive vice museum in an 1825 house in Pittsfield president and manager for personal Township. Norman J. Grange(BA'71, MA'81) is insurance at Dobson-McOmber Agency assistant principal forCass Technical Inc., Ann Arbor. Nold also serves as Marilyn Capelli Dimitroff (MA '70) is High School, Detroit. board chair of the Ann Arbor Area the president of Capelli Financial Community Foundation and a Services Inc., in Bloomfield Hills. The William L. Daniels (BS '72) is the Helpsource and Midwest Financial Certified Financial Planner Board of director of the Comprehensive 23 George Hofman (BS '75) has been Gilda Myles (BS '78, MA '84) is named president and chief executive principal at New Directions, an officer of JAC Products, Saline. JAC is a alternative high school for students, Alumni Spotlight leader in automotive roof rack systems. located in the Elizabeth Fletcher School With more than 25 years experience in in Ypsilanti. Eric Durak (BS '84) recently the automotive industry, Hofman will launched a new division of Medical be responsible for strategic and George W. Moss (MA '79) has taught Health and Fitness called Cancer operational activities for all domestic black studies at Beecher High School, Wellness. The division will meet and international JAC Products facilities. Flint for nearly 32 years. Moss is one of the needs of cancer survivors by the longest-serving high school black providing exercise and wellness Mary Jo Seran (BA '75) is a senior studies teachers and one was of the first services to enhance their longevity. to develop the new curriculum.in 1969. buyer for the Minneapolis Community Since 1994, when Durak founded and Technical College, Minneapolis.She his award-winning cancer program resides in St. Louis Park, Minn. in Southern California, he has been 1980s heavily involved with all aspects of Patrick J. Danehy (BS '76) is an employee benefitsadmini strator for Dr. Richard L.Barnum (MBA '80) is cancer wellness. He also publishes O'Reilly & Associates, Sebastopol, Calif. the vice president for Hilite Industries in the Cancer Wellness Manual,a Cleveland. business and education training manual for oncology, rehab, and Anne (Mills) McCauley (BFA '76), an fitness professionals who include cancer wellness programs in their associate professor of art and art history Deborah Sipos-Roe (CS '80) was clinical practice. During the past six years, Durak has helped start 100 at Albion College, was named Phi Beta named the 2000 Michigan Dance programs across the United States and abroad, published two Kappa Scholar,a distinction given by her Teacher of the Year. Sipos-Roe teaches technical manuals and written three book chapters, and numerous peers at Albion College. at Ann Arbor Community High School. more articles on cancer wellness. Durak also provides national workshops on cancer wellness and plans on unveiling home health Helen Oliver (MA '76),along with her Sandra H. Wozniak (BBA '80) works products through oncology distributors later this year. Medical sister, Lillian Glaze, both Ann Arbor as manager of corporate cash for H & R teachers, was featured recently in the Block Financial Advisors in Detroit. Health and Fitness is based in Santa Barbara, Calif. Ann Arbor News. They recounted experiences living in segregated areas Michael D. Crowell (BS '81) is a and teaching in racially segregated deputy for the corrections/transport Greg Normandin (MA '83) is band Dr. Theresa (Bitner) Spencer (MA schools. division of the Washtenaw County director at Detroit Catholic Central High '85, EDS '92, EDD '99) is the director of Sheriff's Department. School in Redford. The Michigan School educational technology for the East Bonnie (Brzezinski) Wolf (BS '76) is Band and Orchestra Association was Detroit public schools. a reading specialist for Round Dr. Vickie Kimler (BS '81, MS '85) is recently named Normandin Teacher of Elementary School in Hartland. Wolf an assistant professor at the University the Year. Mary (Elkins) Brady (BS '87) recently has taught at Round for six years and of Detroit Mercy where she teaches purchased a dry cleaning business. has been a reading specialist for 23 physiology/pathophysiology in the Steven R. Pardon (BS '84, MS '92) is Master Dry Cleaner, Inc. is located in Lake years. She lives in Pinckney with her basic clinical science department. a teacher for the Clark County School Orion. husband. District, Las Vegas. Judge Greg Mathis (BS '82) of the David Leach (BME '87) has served as David DuBois (MA '77) teaches fifth popular television series"Judge Mathis," Maurice J. Ryan (MBA '84) has Ypsilanti High School's band director grade at Washington Elementary School co-wrote a musical production loosely accepted the position of director of since 1988. Leach and his bands have in Marine City. based on his life called"Been There, business development for Delta College received numerous awards and national Done That." Mathis, who also starred in Corporate Services,Saginaw. recognition. Leach has been nominated Hurley C. Coleman (BS '77) has been the production, was scheduled to for Disney's American Teacher Award and appointed assistant county executive for appear in Detroit, Kalamazoo, Dallas, William Huggins Jr. (BS '85) works CNN's All USA Teacher Team 2001. strategic planning and program Houston, St. Louis, Atlanta, New York and for the BASF Corporation as a senior development for Wayne County, by Chicago. The production ran from cost accountant. BASF is based in Gail V. Rhodes (BBA '88, BSN '00) is a Wayne County Executive Ed McNamara. January 2 to June 11. Wyandotte. registered nurse at Arthur G.James Hospital at the Ohio State University RobertTetens (BS '77) has become James G.Patterson (MA '82) teaches Jennifer Litomisky (BS '85) is the Medical Center, Columbus. director ofWashtenaw County Parks computer maintenance, web executive director/chief executive and Recreation. Prior to accepting his development, and on line courses at officer of the Ronald McDonald House John Seyfarth (BS '88, MA '93) new position, Tetens was the executive Paradise Valley Community College, ofDetroit. teaches third grade at Southeast director of the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Phoenix. Elementary School in Howell. Seyfarth Urban Area Transportation Study has taught at Southeast for 13 years and Committee. 24 is also a student council adviser for the serves as the college's marketing office in Napoleon, Mich. Robert has Evelyn Punches (BS '92, MA '95) elementary school. director. worked in the insurance business for recently joined the staff of EMU's nine years and is a member of the Academic Advising Center. Punches will Kevin Bingham (BS '89, BS '90) and Gerald S. Hopper (BS '90) has been Napoleon Lions and the Chamber of work in general advising. his wife Michelle (Winkle) Bingham promoted to familyindependence Commerce. Robert resides in Napoleon (BS '89, BS '90) became members of specialist at the Family Independence with his wife. Joseph A. Satterelli (MPA '91) was the National Board of Professional Agency in Port Huron. Hopper also appointed by the Family Independence Teaching Standards. Only 9,000 people serves as a Petty Officer Third Class in Kristen TenWolde (BMU '91) was the Agency to director of the Lenawee are certified members. The Binghams the U.S. Naval Reserve. Hopper resides featured guest soloist at the 24"' annual County Family Independence Agency. reside in Inverness, Fla. in Rochester, with his wife, Kathy and Eastern Michigan University Alumni Satterelli will be responsible for newborn son, Nicholas. Honors Concert in April. administration offederal cash Kim Goulding-French (BS '89) is a assistance and food stamp programs as language arts teacher at Lincoln High LaRon Williams (BFA '90) was the Leonard Woodside (BS '91) was well as child and adult services School in Warren. She teaches American featured performer at the Thurston named superintendent of the Anchor programs including protective services, Literature, Honors English, and English. Early Childhood Development Center's Bay School District, Mich. adoption and foster care. (Ypsilanti) annual Literacy Night. Scarlet Holmes Sager (MA '89) was Williams uses singing,acting,and Scott Chaivre (BBA '92) has been Kristy Spann (BS '92, ELPU '92) recently promoted to associate games to share the African-American offeredthe position of director of teaches third grade at H.T. Burt professor of English at Johnson & Wales heritage. compensation at Playboy Enterprises, Elementary School in Ortonville. University, College of Culinary Arts, in Inc. Chaivre resides in Chicago. Norfolk, Va. In addition to teaching, W. Davida Adamski (MA '91) has Michael S. Bond (BS '93), who resides Sager is the director of the school's accepted an associate dean position at Shannon M. (Jones) Edwards (BS in Daly City, Calif. is the assistant sports Writing Center. She resides in Virginia Tompkins Cortland Community College, '92) has created a marketing consulting information director for San Francisco Beach, with her husband. Dryden, N. Y. Adamski will be firm in Massachucets. She lives in State University. responsible for several academic Winchendon with her husband. services including summer and evening Julie Helber (CE '93) is a fourth-grade 1990s credit courses, the Cortland and Ithaca Jane Goldsmith, RN (BS '92) has teacher at Paddock Elementary School extension centers, Regional Summer joined CAPE Health Plan as a member of in Milan. Last year, Helber received the Gary W. Dettling (MA '90) was School, the Business Development and its administrative staff. Goldsmith is Milken Family Foundation National named St. Clair County Community Training Center.and the dual credit director of quality improvement and Educator Award. College's dean of college advancement. program. recently worked for Oakwood Health Dettling focuses on fund-raising Services, Mich., as a quality consultant. Janalen Riccinto Samson (BS '93, initiatives that include his development Dale Robert (BS '91) has acquired a MA '95) teaches second-grade music at of an annual giving campaign. He also State Farm Insurance agency branch Adams D. Hoskins (BS '92) a school Round Elementary in Hartland. The psychologist for the Monroe County Michigan Music Education Association Intermediate School District is at the Midwestern Conference of Vocal responsible for assessing, intervening, and Instrumental Music recently Alumni Spotlight evaluating, and consulting on behalfof designated Samson as a rising star. students with learning and/or Alan P. Jesiel (BS '88), a wealth behavioral difficulties. Marie A. Sherry (BS '93) was named deputy supervisor for Lyon Township, management adviser, has been a is the Mich. Sherry will be in charge of the part of Merrill Lynch, Detroit, for Reginald Kirkland (BS '92) principal of Monroe Public School's day-to-day operations of the township's the past seven years. Recently Christiancy Elementary School. Kirkland general running and will serve as a Jesiel completed the process to is a member of Phi Beta Sigma support person and adviser to the become a Certified Financial fraternity,Macedonia Baptist Church, township board. Planner (CFP) by passing a National Alliance ofBlack School comprehensive two-day Educators, Metropolitan Detroit Reading Matt Troy (BS '93) works for St.Clair examination. The examination Council and the Michigan Council for County as a county probation officer. covers the financial planning Social Studies. process, estate planning, Janice Enns (MS '94), an architectural employee benefits, and tax Connie Nagle (BS '92, SEPU '92) is in historian, was the guest speaker for the her sixth year of teaching home Manchester Area Historical Society. She planning. A member of Oakland economics at Milan Middle School. spoke about the homes of architect University's Personal Financial Planning Advisory Board,Jesiel George Barber. serves as treasurer of the Eastern Michigan Alumni Association Board and is involved with the EMU Foundation.

25 Steve Henrie (BBA '94) was Diana L. (O'Neill) Bowman (BSN Maeve K. Sullivan (BS '98) is a data appointed the new director of '97) is a registered nurse who works in processing supervisor of classical music development at McPherson Hospital, the emergency room at Huron Valley/ for All Media Guide,Ann Arbor. 2000s Howell. Henrie, who will be responsible Sinai Hospital, Commerce, Mich. for fund-raising, resides in Howell with Rob Woelkers (BS '98) is the director Sarah Fulka (BFA '00) accepted a his wife and daughter. Ebony Dooley (BA '97) has been of the Meijer Skate Park in Brighton. The position with PixelBox Interactive promoted to account executive from park hosts the Fall Classic, the largest Media as interactive media designer Kevin R. McKeever (BBA '94) is an assistant account executive. Dooley annual skateboard competition in specializing in web-based design and account development manager for works on retail, financial, and Michigan. development. Enterprise Fleet Service, Novi. professional service accounts for John Bailey & Associates Inc.,Troy. Ryan DeVore (BBA '99) works for Angulnette M.Jenerette (MSW Robert Frasier (MA '95) has resigned Morgan Stanley, Chicago as a private '00) is the director of the Monroe as principal of Dexter High School, John J. Dumont Ill (BS '97) is a flight wealth manager. County office of the Michigan Family Dexter. Frasier hopes to return to his commander for the United States Air Independence Agency. Jenerette is passion ofteaching. Force. Daniel S. Gettel (MA '99) is a responsible for the overall operation scholarship and financial aid counselor of every financial assistance and Juan Laucha (BS '95) teaches Laura Aaronson (BS '98) has become for the University of Minnesota, social service program established by nutrition at Saline High School. The youth program coordinator for Temple Minneapolis. the agency. class, Science of Human Physiology, Beth El in West Bloomfield. Aaronson is started out as an after-school club that responsible for Monday's night school Cristie M. Schaefer (BA '99) has now has a waiting list and is only and overseeing the activities of the joined the staff of the NSK Corporation, offered to juniors and seniors. Junior Young People's Society. Bloomfield Hills, as a price and contracts coordinator. Kirk Pedersen (BS '95, SEPU '95) was Jodi Cavanaugh (MS '98) has begun named Teacher of the Year at Glengary work as the Swartz Creek School District Elementary School in Walled Lake. psychologist. Cavanaugh will work with the entire school district in conjunction In Memoriam Michael F. Ryan (MA '95), a Howell with school counselors and social high school teacher, was named head workers. CiwenFrostic (CL '26, HLW '65), a block print artist, died April 26, at football coach for the high school. Prior the age of 94. Frostic had been widely known for her Michigan to teaching for Howell, Ryan was a Jonathan Israel (BS '98) is the themed stationary products since the 1950s. Her shop in Benzonia, coach and teacher for the Brighton director and founder of Pixel Box School District. Interactive Media, a division of Mich., which was famous for its unusual design, was made from Bluewater Technologies and Visual boulders and other natural materials. In 1978, Gov. William Milliken Brenda J. (Cayson) Bridgett (BS '96) Productions Inc. PixelBox Interactive is the telephone helpline coordinator for Media specializes in the development of proclaimed May 23 as Gwen Frostic Day. She was inducted into the the Alzheimer's Association,Southfield. web, multimedia,and interactive Michigan Women's Hall ofFame in 1986. Bridgett also coordinates the products. Information and Referral program. She resides in Swartz Creek. Joyce Lutrey (SPA '98) Saline Middle School principal, Saline, has accepted a Greg Dill (BBA '96) is one of the two position as superintendent of Fruitport In Memoriam new owners of the Harmony Cafe, Public Schools. Ben Wright (BS '34, HLT '67), former publisher of This Week which replaces Mr.Mugs, in Ypsilanti. Eric Minni (BFA '98, MA '00) works as Magazine and Field and Stream died at the age of 89 in Colorado William Lee (MA '96) works as a an interactive media designer for the Springs, Colo. Earning a Legion of Merit and Bronze Star during the project administrator for Integrated design team of Pixel Box Interactive Design Solutions, Troy. Lee will provide Media. Minni specializes in multimedia Korean War, Wright became vice president of Henry Holt and Co:s services to the architectural, applications. magazine division in 1949. In 1959, Wright became executive vice engineering, interiors, and technology This Week design staff. Taryn Petryk (BS '98) is hall director president of the Sunday supplement Magazine, eventually at the University of Michigan. becoming president. His wife of 60 years, their daughter, and his Kimberlee D. Williams (MBA '96) grandchildren survive him. works for the United Way Community Carla A. (Barker) Striker (BS '98) Services, Detroit, as an assistant resides in Toledo, Ohio with her controller. husband. She works for Owens Community College as a web master.

26 r------In Memoriam , Esther Paton Eddy (CL '21) Grand Rapids, Mich., February 25 News About You Loretta A. Magner(BA '33)Three Rivers, Mich.,February 23 Awards, civic activities, promotions and other Fern L. (Widmayer) Morrison (CL '34) Ypsilanti, Mich.,April 9 events that are an important part ofyour life are Barbara M. (Gee) Hanink-O'Keefe (BS '36, CL '36) Grand Rapids, Mich., also important to us and your fellow alumni. News April 15 Murel Kilpatrick (BS '40, CS'45) Ypsilanti, Mich.,January 28 will be published in CONNECTION as soon as space Harold 8. Parker (BS'42) Ann Arbor, Mich.,January 26 permits. We always appreciate receiving photos to Pauline Reiter (CE'42, CL'47) Mesa, Ariz.,April run with class notes.The best reproduction results Marian G.Walters (BA'48) Grand Rapids, Mich., March 20 are achieved from black and white glossy head '50) Frank L. Sinclair (BS Milan, Mich., February 9 shots. If you would like your photo returned, please William J.Watson (BA '50) Ann Arbor, Mich., March 23 include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Harry MiaI (BS '51) Ann Arbor, Mich., February 16 Nancy A. Duffy (BS '52, CU '52, CU '57) Saginaw, Mich., December 6,2000 Georgann R. (Robinson) Hall (CU '55, BS '69, CE '72) Rapid City, Mich., March 12 Full Name: ______Leila C. Riley (MA '59) Ypsilanti, Mich., May 7 Marilyn (Kurtz) DeVore (MS '62) Saline, Mich.,April 10 Address: ______Norman H. Terrall (BS '63) Moncks Corner,S.C.,April 14 Richard S. Guilfoil (BS '65) Jackson, Mich., February 19 City/State/Zip: ------Sara A.Thompson (MA '69) Jackson, Mich., November 28, 2000 Roy L. Beck (BS '71) Grand Rapids, Mich., December 15, 2000 Telephone: ______Suzanne L. Fauser (BFA '71) Ann Arbor, Mich., February 8 Jean A.(Scott) Burkey (MA '72) Adrian, Mich., February 8 E-Mail Address: ______Felicia OjiugoOhaeri-Enyia (BS '76, MA '77, MA '80, SPA '84) Ann Arbor, Mich., January6 Student I.D. Number: ______Donald H. Priehs (MA '76, CS '76) Imlay City, Mich., December 24, 2000 Charles Koch (BS '77, MA '81) Ypsilanti, Mich.,April 9 Degree(s) andYear(s): ______James W.Kise (BS '85) Ypsilanti, Mich., May 16 Christopher Kisor Lee (BBA '87) Jackson, Mich.,January 18 Place of Employment: ______Margaret J. (Hoffmaster) Thomson (MA '90) Pearland, TX, April 3 Timothy Benjamin (BS '96) Ann Arbor, Mich.,April 16 Position/Title: ______

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Facult in Memoriam Spouse's Name (if alum): ______Dr. Marylyn Lake (BS '64, MA '66) a professor of special education at Eastern Michigan, died March 22. Lake taught at EMU for 34 years and Degree(s) and Year(s): ______was a member of numerous professional organizations. Significant news about spouse: ______Dr. Maurice Laney died February 6. Laney became head of the music My news (please attach a separate sheet if necessary): ____ _ theory program at Eastern Michigan in 1968, where he taught until his retirement in 1990. While at EMU he held numerous positions including chairman of the Faculty Senate and president of the EMU American Association of University Professors. After his retirement, Laney became president of the Emeritus Professors organization and the EMU Elderwise Learning in Retirement program. Please send address changes For your convenience, you also or news forCONN ECTION to: may e-mail your news tous at EMU Office for Alumni Relations Correction 1349 5. Huron Street, Suite 2 [email protected] In the Juneissue we stated that Debra Crane graduated with her MSW in 1988. She Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or FAX itto 734/487-7009 earned an MSW in 1998. In the same issue,Ann Slater'84 should readAnn Salter '84. We apologize for both of these errors. L------� 27 September

1 Alumni Tailgate, west side of Rynearson Stadium, 4:30 - 6 p.m. EMU vs. Southeast Missouri State, 6 p.m. kickoff, Rynearson Stadium

5 EMU Fall Classes Begin

8 Alumni Tailgate sponsored by the National Capital Alumni Chapter, 4 - 6 p.m., Ludwig Field, next to Byrd Stadium, College Park, Maryland EMU vs. Maryland, 6 p.m. kickoff, Byrd Stadium

22 Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting Committees, 1 p.m., General Meeting, 2 p.m., Foundation Building

Alumni Tailgate, west side of Rynearson Stadium, 4:30 - 6 p.m. EMU vs. Indiana State, 6 p.m. kickoff, Rynearson Stadium

24 EMU Baseball Alumni and Friends Golf Outing, 9 a.m. Majestic Golf Course, Hartland, Michigan, (Call Coach Roger Coryell at 734/487-0315 for more information.)

29 Walk for Women's Athletics, 9 a.m., Convocation Center

Alumni Tailgate, west side of Rynearson Stadium, 4:30 - 6 p.m. EMU vs. Western Michigan, 6 p.m. kickoff, Rynearson Stadium

October

6 Family Day, noon - 4 p.m. Main campus

7-14 EMU Homecoming: Building the Best (see inside back cover for details)

December

16 Commencement

28 RN M1CH lGAN UNIVERSITY BUILD·INO the8�c �llolf(e-t(Jlf(/.,,, 2001 Scltedttle of Activities ,unday, October 7 Saturday, October 13 ·f onecoming Week Begins • 1 1th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards, 9:30 a.m., McKenny Union Fourth Annual Oozeball Mud Volleyball Tournament, 1 p.m., Hoyt Ballroom, honoring: Joe Braden, Jamin Eisenbach, Gary Evans, Carol Residence Hall Lawn, $40 team re gistration, four on four co-ed :,ams Haddad, Thomas Hennings, Robert Kreger, Sandra Nelson. Tickets are (Call the REC/IM at 734/487-1338 for information) $13 and available at the Alumni Relations Office, 734/487-0250. Homecoming Court Voting at the Oozeball Mud Volleyball Tournan=nt - Alumni Hospitality Area, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Alumni Room, D.J., giveaways, golf challenge, football toss, basketball contest and McKenny Union appearance by W4 Country. Department of Music Wall of Fame Dedication and Breakfast, 10 a.m., Mooday,October 8 Alexander Recital Hall. Call 734/487-4380 for more information. Banner Decorating Contest begins • Explore Eastern, for prospective students and families, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., • Spirit Stations/Homecoming Court Voting, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (McKerry McKenny Union. Contact Admissions at 1800/GOTOEMU. Union, Pray-Harrold, Eastern Eateries, REC/IM) Golden Years Reunion, Honoring the Class of 1951, 1 O a.m. - 1 :30 p.m., • Coach Jeff Woodruff Radio Show, WTKA 1050 AM, 7 - 7:30 p.m., The New Oakwood Village Commons Building (across from Hoyt Roundtree Bar and Restaurant, 2203 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti Conference Center). Contact the EMU Foundation at 734/484-3237 Tu�day, October 9 for more information. • Spirit Stations/Homecoming Court Voting, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mc Ker ny • 10th Annual EMU "Honoring Tradition" Pow Wow, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Union, Pray-Harrold, Eastern Eateries, REC/IM) Bowen Field House, Grand Entry at 1 and 7 p.m. Questions? Contact � Staff Alumni Social, 11 :30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m., McKenny Union Ball roe 11 the Center for Multicultural Affairs at 734/487-2377 or Sally at 734/ • "Football l 01: An Evening ofBasic Football Instructions with Coadl 485-6636. Woodruff" for alumni, students, faculty, staff and community Orchestra Reunion Luncheon, 1 p.m., 106 Alexander, call 734/487-4380 for members, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Rynearson Stadium, $5 donation to more information. benefit the Ypsilanti Food Bank. To RSVP, contact the Alumni EMU Volleyball Match against Bowling Green State University, 3 p.m., Relations Office at 734/487-0250. Convocation Center Wednesday, October 10 Student Stomp at the Stadium, 3 - 6 p.m., Rynearson Stadium (Porters Campus Pizza Taste Test - sponsored bythe EMU Alumni AssociatiJ1, Park, corner of Hewitt and Huron River Drive). Contact Doug Kose at noon -1 p.m., Pray-Harrold lawn 734/487-5642 for more information. Banner Competition Judging, 4 p.m., University Park • Go Green Alumni Tailgate, 4 p.m., Rynearson Stadium, $5 per person (behind the REC/IM) Alumni Wall of Fame, 4 p.m. at the Go Green Alumni Tailgate Pep Rally, 8 p.m., University Park (behind the REC/IM) Alumni Chapter of the Year Presentation, 5 p.m., Go Green Alumni (The Student Athlete Advisory Council is sponsoring a Canned Food Drive to :,nefit Tailgate Ypsilanti Food Gatherers. Bring your canned goods to the pep rally) EMU vs. Ball State Homecoming Football Game, 6 p.m. kickoff, Thtlrsday,October 11 Rynearson Stadium. Contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734/487-2282 • Black Crowes Concert, 8 p.m. Convocation Center, Contact the EML for game tickets. Ticket Office at 734/487-2282 for tickets. • HalfTime Show/Homecoming Court Coronation/Alumni Band Friday,Octo ber 12 Performance • Campus Green and White Day - Wear that Green and White! Second Annual Greek Alumni Chapter All Greek Reunion, 7 p.m., Athletic Club Luncheon, noon, Convocation Center Atrium Theo-Door's, 705 W. Cross Street,Ypsilanti. Contact Jennifer Maxwell at EMU Volleyball Match against Akron, 7 p.m., Convocation Center 248/414-6501 for additional information. • "Gran Baile" (Grand Dance), Sponsored by the Latino Alumni Cha�·1ier, 6th Annual Alumni Baseball Game, 9 p.m., Oestrike Stadium, Contact 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Eagle Crest Golf Course Clubhouse, $10 for stud�1ts, Coach Roger Coryell at 734/487-0315 for more details. $15 for chapter members, $20 for non-affiliated guests, Promcs to Sunday, October 14 benefit the EMU Latino Student Endowed Scholarship Fund, Crntact 10th Annual EMU"Honoring Tradition" Pow Wow, 11 a.m. -6 p.m. - Irma Casanova at 734/434-2074 or at [email protected] hr Bowen Field House,Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Questions? Contact the more information. Center for Multicultural Affairs at 734/487-2377 or Sally at 734/485-6636. • Homecoming Collage Concert, 8 p.m., Pease Auditorium, $10 per For tickets or more information about these events, please contact the Officefor person to benefit string scholarships. Contact the EMU Ticket Alumni Relations at 734/487-0250 or visit 1349 South Huron Street, Suite 2. (Keep Office at 734/487-2282 for ticket information. in mind that dates and times are tentative and subject to change.) 2001 EMU Football Schedule

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DATE OPPONENT TIME Sept. SE MISSOURI ST. 6 p.m. EASTERN MICHIGAN 1 UNIVERSITY Sept. 8 at Maryland 6 p.m. ;iiiSept. 15 at Akron* 6 p.m. Sept. 22 INDIANA STATE 6 p.m. EMU students free Sept. 29 WESTERN MICHIGAN* (Band Night) 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at UCONN 1 :30 p.m. with valid EMU ID. Oct. 13 BALL STATE* (Homecoming) 6 p.m. Oct. 27 BUFFALO* (Senior Day) 1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Northern Illinois* 1 :05 p.m. For tickets, Nov. 10 at Central Michigan* 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at To ledo* 1 p.m. call 734/487-2282 Dec. 2 FOOTBALL BUST TBA * Mid-American Conference Game Times and dates subject to change. All game times are local.

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