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NEW LANSING CAMPUS A Downtown Beacon Office of Alumni & Development Peg Luy Executive Vice President for Alumni & Development [email protected] Michele Davis Executive Director of Grant Development [email protected] . . Louise Kidd FALL/WINTER 2013 VOLUME 6 No. 3 Executive Director of Major Gifts [email protected] Jason Madden Director of Development & Athletic Fundraising [email protected] Leah Bekins Director of Annual Giving [email protected] Transforming skylines and communities Kaylen Williams Director of Prospect Research [email protected] As the 2013-14 academic year kicked off, we dedicated our new Catherine Rogg downtown South Grand Lansing Campus, just a few blocks from Director of Alumni Relations [email protected] Michigan’s capitol. The beautiful new facility has brightened the David Tyler, MBA Lansing skyline, and the DU beacon atop the nine-story structure Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations [email protected] beckons and welcomes all who enter our doors to “Get Where the Erik Dane World Is Going” in business, technology and health professions. Alumni & Development Events Manager [email protected] Sarah Mitchell We are proud of this high-tech campus, which will serve Lansing- Alumni & Development Services Coordinator area students well for many years to come. A few short weeks after the campus opened, we [email protected] Heather Kalafut received approval from the Michigan Board of Nursing to launch our Nursing program, Executive Administrative Assistant which allows the Lansing Campus to offer a full range of DU programs. [email protected]
University Relations & This exciting growth in the heart of Michigan’s capitol city is a snapshot of what DU Communications hopes to accomplish across the great state of Michigan. We want to launch programs that Kim Bruyn Executive Vice President for University will help DU students make a significant and immediate change in their communities. A Relations and Communications nursing program in Lansing will do that. So will DU’s new College of Urban Education, [email protected] to be launched with a Master’s degree program next summer in Grand Rapids. Robin Luymes, APR Executive Director of Communications [email protected] While many universities already prepare students for service in elementary and secondary Steve Landrum, EMBA education, few have effectively prepared teachers and education leaders for service in Executive Director of Marketing [email protected] challenging urban school districts. Under the leadership of Dr. Andre Perry, a renowned Suzy Starkey education reformist and Founding Dean of DU’s College of Urban Education, we are Director of Marketing [email protected] creating an innovative model to prepare teachers to face challenges in new and effective Richard Crispo ways. The program is being developed in partnership with Grand Rapids Public Schools Creative Director [email protected] (GRPS), where our students will do unique residencies for their clinical work. Rick Jensen Communications Manager As we built our new campus in Lansing, we also enjoyed strong partnerships in that community. [email protected] Lyndsie Post, MBA Mayor Virg Bernero was a strong champion for Davenport’s continued presence in the downtown Communications Manager core, helping to remove barriers and pave the way for a new campus that is now part of an [email protected] Elizabeth Szubinski informal education district along with Lansing Community College and Cooley Law School. Marketing Project Manager Developer Ron Boji, meanwhile, helped make the seamless transition from our former campus [email protected] John Teichman to the new facility at 200 South Grand Avenue. The financial support Ron and Heather Boji Graphic Designer provided has been recognized in the naming of the welcome center and the front half of our first [email protected] Christine Fisher floor. Executive Administrative Assistant [email protected] In every one of our campus markets, we need partners like GRPS, Mayor Bernero and the Online Bojis who will help us continue to evolve with the markets we serve, meeting the needs davenport.edu/DUReview of students and their prospective employers. We invite you to be one of these partners, facebook.com/DUAlumni helping us to spark transformative, positive changes in the communities we share. twitter.com/DavenportU flickr.com/photos/davenportuniversity Sincerely, youtube.com/davenportweb Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW is President published by Davenport University, 6191 Kraft Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
2 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW New Lansing Campus officially opens its doors Davenport University opened its new Lansing Campus at the corner of Grand Avenue and Allegan in downtown Lansing with an official dedication ceremony in August 2013. The remodeled nine-story, 50,000-square-foot facility is designed to eventually support an increased enrollment of up to 2,000 full- and part-time students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees through Davenport’s Colleges of Business, Technology and Health Professions. “We are thrilled with the new campus!” said Dr. Rick Pappas. “Our proximity to the State Capitol is appropriate, and we are proud to remain a strong community partner 1 in downtown Lansing.” Speakers at the event included Rick Pappas, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Ron Boji, President of Boji Group, and DU Lansing student Helen Hartwell. More than 200 guests attended, including community and business leaders, staff and faculty, and reporters from the Lansing media. “In taking classes at DU in Lansing, I met the most amazing instructors and students,” said student Helen Hartwell. “Thank you to everyone who made this new 4 Lansing Campus a reality!” The new campus hosts 21 classrooms and six labs with 1. New building front entrance interactive writing walls and media walls for enhanced 2. Nursing lab 3. Ron Boji, Helen 2 learning. The new labs will support Nursing, Medical Hartwell, Mayor Bernero, Dr. Rick Assisting, Phlebotomy, Chemistry, Biology, Microsoft, PC Pappas and Louie Boji, Founder of Maintenance and Cisco programs. Boji Group, at the ribbon cutting. 4. Helen Hartwell addresses the crowd Lansing Campus receives approval for Nursing program The Lansing Campus is proud to announce that the College of Health Professions received approval from the 3 Michigan Board of Nursing to begin a Nursing program. The University is enrolling students for the Winter 2014 semester, with 32 seats available for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
DAVENPORT.EDU | 3 UNIVERSITY NEWS Nationally recognized education reformist joins DU
Davenport University is proud to welcome Public Schools (GRPS). The program will Dr. Andre Perry as Founding Dean of the be clinically-based so students will learn and College of Urban Education currently practice on-site at partner schools and train to in development stages. Dr. Perry most meet the children's needs. recently served as the Associate Director for “Higher education needs to change what Educational Initiatives for the Loyola Institute it’s doing if we want to improve educational for Quality and Equity in Education at growth in students,” said Dr. Perry. “The Loyola University in New Orleans. partnerships with schools, like GRPS, will be
Dr. Perry will lead development of a based on their needs. We want schools and Dr. Andre Perry College of Urban Education that will change their students to meet their goals and have how teachers and education leaders are longitudinal success.” nurtured partnerships with businesses, prepared for service in urban K-12 settings. Prior to his role at Loyola, Dr. Perry was non-profit organizations, universities, DU received a $200,000 grant from The Associate Dean of the College of Education school districts, neighborhood Steelcase Foundation that was used to develop and Human Development at the University associations and churches to help a national advisory committee and is helping of New Orleans as well as CEO of the Capital the network of charter schools meet support the development of a Master’s One-University of New Orleans Charter educational objectives. program in collaboration with Grand Rapids Network, a role in which he developed and DU receives Great College to Work For recognition For the second consecutive year, were recognized on the list. Results were reported for small, Davenport University earned a spot on medium and large institutions, with DU included among the The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great large universities with 10,000 or more students. Colleges to Work For” list – one of the “This is a very satisfying affirmation of DU’s ongoing largest and most respected workplace- commitment to our faculty and staff,” said Dr. Rick Pappas. “To recognition programs in the country. achieve our ambitious Vision for this university, our faculty and The results were based on a survey of nearly 45,000 employees staff need to be engaged and in sync with where we’re going. at 300 colleges and universities. The primary factor in deciding Bricks and mortar are important, but it’s our people who will whether an institution received recognition was employee have the greatest impact on students as we help them achieve feedback. In all, only 97 higher education institutions nationwide success in the classroom and their careers.”
Paid Volunteer Time Off newest DU benefit An innovative program was implemented for the 2013-14 “I appreciate DU’s commitment to our communities fiscal year that encourages DU staff and faculty to volunteer by allowing us to volunteer on ‘University time.’ The new VTO policy will have a great impact on those their time and efforts to help local and global communities we serve.” thrive. The paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit is in addition to the University’s Paid Time Off policy. Terri Cardon-Weiss, Advisor at DU’s Saginaw Campus, working on a Habitat for Humanity home.
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Two remarkable staff recognized with Tyrus R. Wessell Award Two dedicated long-time employees, Barb Huston and Jenny Thurber, were honored at this year’s all-employee meeting, Dr. Andre Perry Davenfest, with the University’s highest staff recognition – the Tyrus R. Wessell Award. Mr. Wessell was a devoted faculty member and administrator who served DU for nearly 70 years. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 90. For the past 14 years,
this award has been bestowed on faculty or staff members who 1 have demonstrated the University’s values through their positive impact on the lives of Davenport students and employees. Huston has been part of the Davenport family for nearly 29 years. She's held various positions, including Administrative Assistant, Director of Housing, Academic Coordinator and Advisor, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Academic Services, Online. She has earned an exemplary reputation for her dedication and devotion to students and placing their needs at the forefront. “She is at the pulse of what happens with students at DU,” wrote Huston’s nominator. “Her ability to cope with problems that not only students have but also all the Adjuncts and Department Coordinators, truly affects the experience that our students encounter when they take courses." Thurber is a much-admired Senior Advisor at the Lansing Campus. She has been with Davenport for more than 11 years and is a shining example of DU’s cultural values. Thurber is committed to helping her students succeed and has been known 2 to personally buy them bus passes, locate housing options and 1. From L to R: Dr. Rick Pappas, Dave Veneklase, and Lynda Cribari pose with even meet on the weekends if students need assistance. Barb Huston (second from right) and her family 2. From L to R: Dr. Rick Pappas, Three of Thurber’s colleagues collaborated to submit her Dave Veneklase, John Thurber, Jenny Thurber and Lynda Cribari nomination. They wrote, “She is the epitome and example of DU's values. She always goes above and beyond for her students.”
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With national attention focused on the increasing costs saving two years of college tuition must first pass the PLAN of higher education and student loan debt, Davenport exam and, if accepted, start the program in their junior year University is actively helping high school students save by taking four college courses, taught in the high school money by getting a head start on their college career while setting by college professors, in addition to high school still in high school. classes. In the 12th and 13th years, the students come to DU Davenport has partnered with Kenowa Hills for classes while finishing up required high school classes. High School and Belding High School in offering a “The Middle College Program is a huge commitment Middle College Program and is considering additional for high school students and their parents,” stated Dr. opportunities. Students in the Middle College Program earn Tom Lonergan, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences their high school diploma plus an Associate degree from at DU. “It allows the students to complete their Associate DU by extending their high school career by just one year. degree a year earlier and move directly into a Bachelor’s “This is a very different way to think about high program and then into solid employment opportunities.” school,” said Katharine Pennington, Kenowa Hills High “One of the major benefits of this program is that School Principal. “The workload and learning curve are a students get a head start in college,” declared Dr. Jodi Hicks, big adjustment. Our students in this program have grown DU’s Director of First Year Experience and Professor in the well beyond their peers in social skills and maturity. They Middle College Program. “They’re given the opportunity to will be ready to tackle anything once they graduate.” gain perspective on the future and research all the different Students interested in getting a head start on college and career options that are available to them.”
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DU only MI university to receive federal grant Rated among the top 30 most military-friendly schools in the nation, Davenport University was the only higher education institution in Michigan to be awarded a $1.2 million federal grant to launch a Veteran’s Bachelor of Nursing (VBSN) degree program. The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant includes an initial award of Meet the Military Admissions Team $327,284 for the 2013-14 program year with recommended future funding bringing the grant total to $1,217,446 over a four-year period. The VBSN program is designed to help veteran and inactive military members successfully pursue and attain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and obtain a nursing position in the healthcare field. For many veterans and military medically-trained persons, this program will fast-track them into the middle of their sophomore year of the Nursing program. “Many returning military service members and veterans have medical training
Scott Lemmon, Military Admissions Director coupled with combat medical experience, which translates well into a nursing career Security Forces Specialist 1998 – 2002 if provided the opportunity to enhance their knowledge-base and skillsets,” stated Dr. Karen Daley, Dean of DU’s College of Health Professions. “With the creation of Davenport’s Veteran’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing, we can do just that.” “Davenport is only one of nine universities in the country to receive this prestigious funding,” said Dr. Rick Pappas. “This further enhances our leader role in providing veterans and military members with innovative, proactive resources and services tailored to fit their particular needs while tapping into their unique skillsets and experiences." Fifteen students will be accepted into the first cohort scheduled to begin the Jonathan Highman, Military Admissions Fall 2014 semester. Blackhawk Helicopter Crew Chief 2001 – 2010
Did You Know… • For the third year in a row, DU has been deemed a Military Friendly School (the top 15% of schools nationwide that deliver the best experience for military students) by G.I. Jobs.
• DU’s Military Admissions Team are military veterans or actively serving. They understand the challenges faced by those heading back to school.
• A special section of the W.A. Lettinga Campus Library is reserved specifically for military and Adam Betz, Military Admissions veteran students to study and collaborate with each other. A map hangs on the wall charting Infantryman 1999 – 2008 the locations where each has served! Infantry Officer 2008 – Present
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On the Prowl
More than 230 incoming Davenport University freshmen participated in Panther 1 2 Prowl events at the W.A. Lettinga Campus to kick off their academic journey at DU. Events included Panther Pack meetings where freshmen interacted with upperclassmen to learn more about all things DU. Hypnotist Michael C. Anthony performed and brought about 20 freshmen under his humorous trance. Professional speaker Delatorro McNeal engaged students through ice-breaking activities intended to help build community. Other events included Alcohol Awareness speaker Wendi Fox, Diversity speaker Justin Jones-Fosu and Comedy Magician Daniel Martin. An old tradition revived 3 This fall saw the revival of an old college tradition at Davenport — Convocation. Convocation is a ceremony to welcome new 1. Erik Dane and Jason Madden from students to campus and to their academic DU's Office of Alumni and Development journey. Students, along with staff and faculty help move-in new students. 2. DU who, in full regalia, celebrated the official opening young alumni move-in crew. 3. New of the academic year, with a welcome from Dr. students participate in ice-breaking Rick Pappas and Dr. Linda Rinker, Executive activities. 4. Chris Allen ('13) addresses Vice President for Academics and Provost. students at Convocation.
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1. Star rugby player Jean Pierre Elof Homecoming conjures up memories of crisp fall nights, sports competitions helps lead the team to victory. 2. 2013 under the lights and tailgate parties. This year, Davenport University’s Totally Panther Ambassadors Kaylani Rubley and Happenin’ Homecoming, complete with 1980s flair, featured many exciting Mark Morosky. 3. It was a perfect night activities, including a chili cook-off, students vs. staff dodge ball game, and of for Homecoming festivities on the W.A. course, the Homecoming Panther Ambassador Campaign. Congratulations to the Lettinga Campus Turf Field. 4. DU Cheer 2013 Panther Ambassadors, Mark Morosky and Kaylani Rubley! Team celebrates their National Title. The DU Men’s Rugby Team dominated the Michigan State Spartans 29-0 in the first ever Homecoming Rugby event on the W.A. Lettinga Campus. At halftime, the 2013 DU Cheer Team was honored in a ring ceremony celebrating their winning the National Title at the All-Girl D3 Level NCA Collegiate Nationals last spring. A tailgate complete with complimentary dinner and ice cream was held before the game. The Office of Alumni & Development even brought in an authentic DeLorean DMC-12, the iconic car-turned-time machine featured in the Back to the Future film trilogy for the '80s-themed weekend.
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Battle Creek including the Lakeshore Ethnic On September 26, the Battle Diversity Alliance, Girls Scouts of 1 Creek Campus held its version of a America, Tulip Time and DeGraaf Homecoming Tailgate Party! Almost 70 Nature Center. Davenport University staff, faculty, students and their families recognizes the importance of serving 2 gathered on the patio and in the student community and is pleased with this lounge to celebrate Homecoming 2013. commitment being made by students! There was great food, fun and plenty of DU Spirit! According to Dontrail Sykes, Kalamazoo a Battle Creek student studying to be Students, staff and faculty from the a Medical Assistant, “This was a great Kalamazoo and Battle Creek campuses opportunity to meet and have fun with generously donated toward care other students. It was a fun event, and I packages to send overseas to active look forward to having more events like servicemen/women. A total of 27 boxes this on campus.” and care packages were assembled in a remembrance event on Sept. 11 where Flint popcorn and ice cream were served to Flint staff and students came together volunteers ranging in age from 9 to 76. 3 on the 9/11 National Day of Service and More than 50 volunteers donated and/or Remembrance to create more than 50 assisted in package assembly, card-making care packages to distribute to veterans and package send-offs. One serviceman and military families in the community. stationed in Kandahar Airfield has Ten packages were sent to deployed already sent his appreciation for the DU students. Seventy-seven volunteers care package he received saying, “Please completed 258 volunteer hours extend my thanks and gratitude to participating in writing thank you cards, everyone behind this generous gift, and a flag ceremony and a moment of silence your prayers are making a difference.” to commemorate 9/11. Lansing Holland Earlier this summer, construction Twelve community agencies in need workers hoisted the newest addition to of volunteers greeted more than 50 downtown Lansing’s skyline into place students from Davenport University, atop DU’s new Lansing Campus — a GVSU and Hope College at DU’s large beacon displaying the DU logo. Holland Campus for this year’s The beacon is now illuminated at night Volunteer Fair. Students from five and can even be seen from the State local high schools also attended Capitol. It is made out of half-inch and pledged to volunteer in many glass and weighs 5,000 pounds, 2,000 areas and with many organizations, of which is glass alone.
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Livonia Traverse City 5 Livonia staff and students honored The Traverse City Campus recently the 9/11 National Day of Service and kicked off a concurrent enrollment Remembrance with a day filled with Nursing program co-sponsored by activities. A memorial service was Northwestern Michigan College and held, and first responders symbolizing Davenport University. The program the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, along allows a new nursing student to with Livonia Police/Fire/EMS and complete an Associate degree in Davenport Security were present. Later, Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in the staff held a workshop for veterans Nursing degree in about 31/2 years. and their spouses that included a career This is a huge benefit to the Traverse services presentation and résumé- City community and its largest building resources. employer, Munson Healthcare system. Munson recently hosted a Professional Midland Development Event for medical staff On Sept. 17, the Midland Campus at its hospital and affiliated medical Student Nursing Association joined offices where Katherine Baxter, Traverse with staff and students to hold a City Admissions Representative, and fundraiser for the family of DU student Jackie Anderson, Traverse City Campus Miles Tiller. Miles passed away on Sept. Leader, helped inform attendees about 5 of complications from Duchenne nursing education opportunities at DU. Muscular Dystrophy and is dearly missed by all. Warren The Warren Campus celebrated Saginaw the 9/11 National Day of Service The Saginaw Campus held an and Remembrance with an address 6 appreciation luncheon on 9/11 for by the Honorable James R. Fouts, veterans and their spouses along with a Mayor of Warren. The event included résumé writing workshop. The Human approximately 75 students, staff and Resources Specialist from the Dept. of faculty members. Later, a volunteer Veteran Affairs – Saginaw presented fair was held which included several “Warrior to Worker” that detailed local organizations that provided how to translate military skills into volunteer information and encouraged civilian terms to gain preference for participants to get involved. government jobs.
1. John Hecht, DU Math Instructor, joins in the Battle Creek Festivities. 2. L to R: PFC Shivnen, DU student George Botello, PFC Fleming, DU faculty Angela Smith, DU faculty Dr. David Poock and LCpl Kessler at DU's
7 8 Flint Campus. 3. Mike Graves from the DeGraaf Nature Center staffs his table at Holland's Volunteer Fair. 4. Pictured making cards are Sr. Advisor Kristi Zimmerman and daughter Kenzi, and Sr. Admissions Rep Amy Doxtater, from DU's Kalamazoo Campus. 5. The new Lansing Campus is crowned with its beacon. 6. Livonia honors the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance 7. DU student Miles Tiller will be dearly missed in Midland. 8. Appreciation luncheon enjoyed by all at DU's Saginaw Campus. 9. Katherine Baxter and Traverse City Campus Leader Jackie Anderson 10. DU Warren student Reginald Rogers at the Warren Campus 9/11 event.
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Mass casualty simulation creates a bang at DU's Warren Campus Blood covered the floor and walls. Victims moaning with capture or take out the shooters. Fire departments and emergency desperation and pain peppered the air. Screaming sirens, curious units worked to save the victims with the assistance of DU nursing crowds and the whir of a helicopter took over outside. This was the students, who were able to practice skills and gain field experience scene of the full-scale mass casualty and active shooter simulation in emergency medicine. held at Davenport University’s Warren Campus on Aug. 14, 2013. Warren Fire Department EMS Chief Mark Schimanski was More than nine months of planning went into staging the assigned as an EMS Branch Commander for the event and was event, led by DU’s Risk Management Team and partnering with responsible for overseeing the triage, treatment and transport of DU’s Nursing Department and Communications Team, the City the victims who were shot. “DU’s nursing students were assigned of Warren, the Warren Police Department, SWAT teams from to work alongside Warren firefighters,” stated Schimanski. “Those various regional police departments, Fire and EMS teams, area students acted with the utmost professionalism, integrity and hospitals, crisis intervention teams and a local theater group. compassion.” “Partnering with DU for an event of this nature was as The event was a huge success and created lasting community beneficial for the City of Warren as it was for Davenport,” partnerships for everyone. declared Sgt. Brendan Brosnan, Emergency Services Coordinator “All entities involved were able to garner valuable lessons and for the Warren Police Department. “It was a great way for us to build partnerships that are essential to the success of the Warren test, train and stay prepared in case a real situation occurs.” community,” remarked Matt Miller, Executive Director of Risk In the staged scenario, seven armed terrorists attacked the two Management for DU. “The positive outcomes of this event are Warren Campus buildings leaving nearly 70 people injured or the hallmark of a successful risk management training exercise.” dead. About 80 SWAT officers then surged into the buildings to
12 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW GIVING BACK
The people you know By Peg Luy Executive Vice President for Alumni & Development
This issue of DU Review here at Davenport University. There recognizes all the donors who help are not enough pages in this magazine make Davenport University the to contain all of the great things you amazing institution it is today. are doing and the ways DU has made Through the gifts our donors provide, an impact on your lives. it is possible for DU to achieve At our Alumni Awards program its mission of preparing people at Homecoming, I was deeply touched and organizations to excel in the by the many stories I heard of how knowledge-driven environment of the Davenport helped our alumni achieve 21st century. Thank you so much! career success, overcome personal Each name listed in the many tragedy and fulfill lifelong dreams. I pages of appreciation we have look forward to hearing more in the included, from the Trustee’s Circle to months and years ahead, bringing the the Panther Pride Circle and from the best examples to you in the pages of Davenport University Legacy Club to this magazine. our endowed scholarships, represents a Whatever your story may be story about how DU made a difference and whether or not we have the in someone’s life. opportunity to share it more broadly, The story may be one of an we truly appreciate your gifts and the alumnus who appreciates the quality potential they provide to current and education they received at DU or one future DU students. Many blank, of its predecessor institutions, helping unfilled pages remain to be filled with them to achieve success in their careers. the stories of the countless students Or it might be from an employer who have yet to pass through our who recognizes the outstanding DU doors. I can’t wait to see and hear how graduates who are making a difference their DU degrees help them to make a within their organization. Employees difference in our communities, just as are giving because they value and so many of you already have! believe in our vision. On their behalf and on behalf of I have had the great privilege over everyone who works so hard to help the past year to hear many of these our students “Get Where the World Is stories from donors, and it honestly Going,” thank you … thank you … is one of the greatest joys of my work thank you!
DAVENPORT.EDU | 13 DONOR PROFILE Giving back to an important community At the age of 30, John Dishaw arrived at Davenport University’s Alma and Lansing Campuses excited and eager to learn. A gay man from humble beginnings, education had not been encouraged while he was growing up. However, John worked tirelessly to earn an education and make his way in life despite the obstacles stacked before him. A dedicated and active student, John earned top marks in his classes while also working in the University Bookstore and participating in student life activities. Putting his creative and artistic talents to use, John led a campus beautification project, and he became a familiar and welcoming face to students, staff and faculty on the Lansing Campus. When he graduated in 1998 with his Bachelor in Business Administration degree, he remained in his position at the bookstore planning, developing and supporting the interests of students. He was dedicated Tom Woods, left, and John Dishaw, right, celebrate Dishaw's to the mission and vision of DU and helping other students like him succeed. graduation from Davenport in 1998. Before and during his time at Davenport, John supported, encouraged and helped those who had contracted Human Immunodeficiency Virus, also known as HIV. Two years after graduation, he succumbed to the same illness, which he had contracted in 1989. The impact of his death rippled throughout the Davenport community. Tom Woods, DU’s Executive Director of Student Affairs and Services and partner of John, wanted to honor his memory as well as continue his support of the LGBT community and those afflicted with HIV. “John was a huge champion for equal rights in all areas. The John Dishaw Memorial Scholarship is a way to honor his memory and provide an important community an opportunity to get an education,” said Woods. “DU is a huge supporter of LGBT students and allies, and having a scholarship aimed specifically to help them succeed is critical for their future success and for our institution.” The John Dishaw Memorial Scholarship is one of the first scholarships developed at DU for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender along with allies of the LGBT community. It is an endowed scholarship, which means as it grows in size, more students will benefit. As of 2013, three students have been awarded the scholarship totaling $2,500. Students can apply online at davenport.edu, and applicants are reviewed by the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Preference is given to those students who have lost financial assistance from parents and for adult students who need financial support to complete their education. If you’re interested in supporting this memorial scholarship, please designate your contribution to the John Dishaw Memorial Scholarship.
14 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW DONOR IMPACT New ad campaign featuring DU Alumni now airing! Exciting new television, radio and online advertising launched this November, providing additional support for and awareness of DU’s overall brand strategy of “Get Where the World Is Going.” The new work showcases that DU teaches the skills wanted by some of the nation’s top employers. One of the TV spots focuses on Jackie Kramer, a 2012 graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Jackie now works at Detroit Receiving Hospital, a subsidiary of Detroit Medical Center (DMC). This hospital is a leading Detroit hospital and has gained national recognition as having 1 some of the best nurses in the country. The person who hired Jackie, Sommer Eagle, puts it this way, “As a magnet hospital, Detroit Receiving has extremely high standards, and Jackie has exceeded those expectations. We get hundreds of applications, and now Davenport's name really stands out.” A second TV spot features Sara Brondsema, a Senior Learning and Development Specialist at Farmers Insurance. Sara graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing in ’07 and an Executive MBA in 2012. “Sara’s done a great job here, thanks in part to her education at Davenport,” says Mark Cusack, an Executive Director at Farmers. “Sara learned problem solving, critical thinking — everything she 2 needed to be successful.” Radio spots are also airing statewide, all featuring DU alumni, students and staff. The online effort includes banners with similar messaging, along with an extensive paid search campaign designed to interest prospective students in attending DU. An old legacy helps today’s students
The Emergency Medical Services program professions degree at DU, or if no such at DU was phased out in July 2004, ending student can be found in a given year, then a long history of academic success and this scholarship will support a DU student 3 rigor. Even though the program ended, a pursuing a health professions degree who scholarship that served students within the demonstrates a financial need. Through this program did not. fund, the legacy of the EMS program will live When a longtime supporter of the EMS on and will continue to support and nurture program made a gift to the scholarship a cohort of fine students who are passionate fund, the College of Health Professions, about serving in the healthcare field. the Registrar’s Office, the Alumni and Through donor support and involvement, Development Office and the originators of we hope to continue building bridges the Emergency Medical Services Scholarship between employers and the hands-on Fund came together to find a way to continue education students receive at DU. If you 4 funding students pursuing a health-related would like more information on how you degree while still supporting the purpose and can help the College of Health Professions intent of the original EMS Scholarship. Scholarship grow, or if you would like to 1. The camera crew sets up the shot. 2. From their collaborations, the College start a scholarship to serve students who Jackie Kramer waits for her cue. 3. The of Health Professions Scholarship was born. share your academic passions, please contact Farmers Insurance team preps for the This scholarship will serve former Emergency Leah Bekins, Director of Annual Giving at shoot. 4. The Farmers Insurance team Medical Services students pursuing a health [email protected] or 616-233-3418. practices their roles.
DAVENPORT.EDU | 15 SCHOLARSHIP GOLF CLASSIC 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic breaks records It was a perfect summer day for more than 230 golfers to gather at Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada to support Davenport University student scholarships and Davenport Athletics. The day proved to be a record-breaker with more than $112,000 raised in generous contributions. We are grateful for all who came out to play and those who joined us afterward for dinner 1 and the auction. We couldn’t do it without the support of our dedicated donors and sponsors. If you were unable to participate this year, but would still like to make a donation to help student scholarships, please visit davenport.edu/gift.
1. A golfer kicks off a round of 18 holes. 2. 4 2 Joe Buzzitta and Peg Luy chat before starting on the course. 3. L to R: Jim and Clarine Visit Davenport’s Flickr page at Lanting with Linda and Leon Visser. 4. Keith http://bit.ly/2013golf to see more Stewart and staff members from Michigan photos from the event. Office Solutions join the fun.5. Paul Lowden practices his swing before the fun begins. 6. L to R: Andrew Visser, Chris Beckering, Terry Sanford and Randy VanHoven. 7. L to R: D3 Hockey Coach Chris Green, Dan Strock and Shane Riley pose with their trophies. 8. Jeff 3 Cartwright and Paul Miles are ready to golf!
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2013 Scholarship Golf Classic Sponsors A special thanks to our Event Naming Sponsor: Integrated Architecture 1 Rockford Companies – Golfer Favor Sponsor Fifth Third Bank – Dinner Sponsor Michigan Office Solutions – Lunch Sponsor West Side Beer Distributing – Beverage Sponsor Varnum – Driving Range Sponsor Liberty Mutual Group – Scorecard/Course Sponsor 7 Holland Special Delivery – Putting Green Sponsor
Special Thanks to the 2013 Scholarship 2 Golf Classic Planning Committee: Bill Lettinga, Jr., Chair Jason Madden, Co-Chair Aaron Sagraves, Co-Chair Mike Carey Mike Door Paul Lowden Judi Perrin Phil Sweeney David Tyler Mike Williams 3 Jeff Zylstra
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Davenport University is honored by the support and commitment of many great partners in the communities we serve. It is because of all of YOU — our alumni, staff, faculty and donors — that we can proceed confidently in our mission of preparing students for successful careers and leadership roles in our communities. On behalf of the students, staff and faculty of Davenport University, thank you for your commitment to this institution and your continued support to help DU students "Get Where the World Is Going!"
Sincerely, Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. President
Davenport University expresses its gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their gifts to the University during the 2012-2013 fiscal year (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013). Donors are recognized by giving level as follows:
Trustee’s Circle
James Albers Ferris State University Michigan Tech University Alticor, Inc. Fifth Third Bank Jack H. Miller Amway Corporation Foremost Insurance Group Mills Benefit Group Area Community Service Employment Training Scott and Jackie Geerlings Dr. Richard and Pam Pappas* BlueWater Technologies Gentex Corporation Perrigo Company Henry Bouma Jr. and Carolyn L. Bouma Foundation The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Mark Peters Henry and Carolyn Bouma Gilson Graphics Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation Kimberly A. Bruyn* The Glenwood Foundation Public Affairs Associates, Inc. Butterball Farms, Incorporated Grand Valley State University Qdoba Joseph and Susan Buzzitta Hi-Tec Building Services, Incorporated Jeffrey Richter The Center for Physical Rehabilitation Brian and Tamra Hogan Rockford Companies Charles E. Schell Foundation Holland Special Delivery E. Ellen Sadler† Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation Hope College Secchia Family Foundation Cook Holdings Howard Miller Foundation Peter and Joan Secchia Creative Dining Services Scott and Kimberly Huizenga Signature Applications, LLC Cumulus Media Huntington Bank Ralph Slider Custer Workplace Interiors Illinois State University The Source David and Karen Custer Integrated Architecture John and Judy Spoelhof James and Joy DeBoer, Jr. Internal Revenue Service John & Judy Spoelhof Foundation DTE Energy Foundation Michael and Susan Jandernoa State of Michigan Department of Defense — Keith and Kathy Klingenberg Steelcase Foundation National Security Administration James and Clarine Lanting Steelcase Inc. Dept of Health and Human Services Donald Lawless and Sherri Jones Ross and Cindy Thompson* The Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation W.A. Lettinga Investment Sue Tiggleman The Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga Townsquare Media The Douglas and Maria DeVos Foundation William and Rochelle Lettinga Van Andel Arena The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Liberty Mutual Group David and Carol Van Andel Foundation Dick and Betsy DeVos Peggy and Donald Luy* Van Andel Institute Douglas and Maria DeVos MCPC David L. and Carol Van Andel Richard and Helen DeVos M.E. Davenport Foundation The Steve Van Andel Foundation Dyer-Ives Foundation Meijer Foundation Steve Van Andel Farmers Insurance Group Meijer, Inc. Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc Metro Health Hospital Varnum * Davenport University Faculty/Staff/Adjunct Metro Health Sports Medicine Dave Veneklase* † Deceased Michigan Campus Compact Wells Fargo Foundation Italics — indicates donors that have supported the Michigan Humanities Council Wolverine World Wide University for the last five consecutive years or more. Michigan Office Solutions
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President's Circle
Alto Precision, Incorporated Geerlings Development Company Douglas Miles Arthur J. Gallagher & Company of Michigan Graham Allen Partners, LLC MLive Media Group Association of University Programs Tracy and Kerie Graham MPS/The Printery in Health Administration Ralph Hauenstein Mulick Floral AVIVA Life and Annuity Company Robert and Joyce Hetzler Net Plus Connections Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hope Network Northern Trust Barnes & Thornburg, LLP J. C. Huizenga Plante & Moran PLLC BDO USA, LLP IPA Sizzlin 5, Inc. Boji Development Group David and Cathie LaBeau* Skytron BrightFormat Lamont Christian School Sound Off, Incorporated Brooks Capital Management LLC R. Lawrence and Mettie Leigh Spectrum Health Caledonia City Pizza, LLC Lumbermen's, Incorporated Technology Investment Partners Cascade Engineering Inc. Donald and Kathleen Maine Town & Country Group Consumers Energy Foundation Merrill Lynch Universal Forest Products, Inc. Deloitte Services LP James and Nancy Meyer U.S. Bank Deloitte, LLP Michigan State University Roger and Clare VanderLaan Michael and Debra Door College of Human Medicine Michael and Janice Volk* Ferris and Patricia Finerty* Midwest Construction Group, Inc. Russel and Mary Warner Kenneth and Barbara Fortier Barbara Mieras, Ph.D.* Westwater Group
Innovator's Circle
Activa Travel Dennis and Patricia Gillett National Association of Career Women Attallah and Marie Amash GMB Architects-Engineers Kristy Nelson* Aquinas College Donald and Nancy Hamelink Noodles & Company Ascom Inc. Hansen Collision Northview Public Schools Astroturf Harder & Warner Landscape Contractors Inc. Dr. Frank Novakowski* Baker Holtz Haworth, Inc. Otsego County Community Foundation Paul and Jennifer Ballard Hedrick Associates Jeremy and Cheryl Overweg Franco Bianchi and Alessandra Musiani The Community Foundation Christos and Joan Panopoulos Kenneth and Stephanie Bovee of the Holland/Zeeland Area Patterson Ice Center Brooks Family Community Fund at The Community Earl and Donnalee Holton Paul and Marybeth Pieri-Smith* Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Isaacson, Miller Todd and Lori Pitts* Roger Brown* Jerome P. Subar Foundation PNC Bank Cascade Cement Contracting James and Virginia Jurries Dr. Larry and Patricia Polselli* Core Realty Holdings Management Inc. Jeff and Rose Karsten* David Poock* Susan and Ilce Crkovski* Kent District Library — Kentwood Branch Powell Relocation Group Dairy Queen Kerkstra Precast Inc. Pride Builders Group, LLC. Dr. Karen and Jack Daley* Robert Kitchen Dr. Linda Rinker and Dr. Harry Rinker* DeBoer, Goodyke, Kahler & Tuttle P.C. The Korff Foundation Arlyn and Linda Sievert* David and Jane DeBoer* Jack J. Korff Sign & Drive Rent-A-Car Denison University Blake and Mary Krueger Donald and Judy Strock Dr. Scott and Susan Epstein* Kenneth† and Tamara Krug Robert & Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund Michael and Beverly Faas Legend Services, Inc. Robert Sullivan Fifth Third Securities Inc. Lettinga & Associates LLC - CPA's Michael and Michelle Van Dyke Drs. Mominka and Dimitar Filev* Constance Lettinga Ann and Andy Vidro Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber, Inc. Maple Hill Golf Course, Incorporated George and Karen Watt, Jr.* Ron Foor Frank and Susan Merlotti Curt Wells Founders Bank & Trust Michigan NonProfit Association West Michigan CPE LLC Donna Freddolino Midstate Security Thomas Woods* David and Judith Frey Gregory and Margaret Moceri Bruce and Lavina Wynalda Dan and Michelle Georgevich* Rachel and Mike Mraz WZZM 13 Joy Gianakura* John and Barbara Myaard Jeffrey and Trisha Zylstra
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Ambassador's Circle
Kathy and Edward Aboufadel* Mitchell and Jane Glover Craig Tiggleman Advanced Technology Academy Great Lakes Systems Inc. Truscott Rossman Anonymous (2) Mark and Ina Griffin* Dr. Marjolijn Van der Velde* Association of Independent Colleges Charles and Helen Harrison Marvin and Virginia Vander Wall and Universities of Michigan (AICUM) Kenneth and Catherine Ho P. Robert and Charlene Vanderson The Honorable Justin and Karen Amash Hopen Life Science Ventures Janice K. VanderWeide, C.P.A. Architectural Systems Group Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, Inc. Aurelio Velasquez* Lori Baker and David Koski Kathleen Ellsworth DDS PC Russell and Christine Visner Bank of America Charitable Foundation Kent District Library — Wyoming Branch Dr. Christine and Donald Wallace* Barwis Methods Training Center of West Michigan Daryl and Dana Kingrey Shelly and Warren Westbrook Sheila Bauer-Fogg Donald L. Klopcic, Sr. Western Michigan Group Robert Bell John and Arnette Kraus Kenneth and Carole Yerrick Irene and Thaddeus Bembenista* Betty LaCroix Bethany Christian Services James and Marian Langeland John F. and Kathleen G. Bissell Lois L. Lindauer Searches Deborah and Edward Bloom* Dr. Tom Lonergan* Dr. Michael and Cecilia Bowers* Stuart and Shelley Lowe* Fred and Beverly Braun Jean M. Luoma, M.A.T.* Pamela Brix McDonald Plumbing, Incorporated Dr. Thomas and Lorna Brown McGraw-Hill Career College Group Cardinal Buses, Inc. Matthew and Rachael Miller* Chiropractic Unlimited Charmayne Mulligan* Dr. Michael and Beth Clancy* Donald and Lori Murphy Karen Clark* Dr. Donald and Alice Nichols Bill Coderre Rich and Lisa O'Donovan* Colleen Coughlin* Sandra Palmer Barbara Craft and John Otterbacher* Joyce Penn* Lynda and Sam Cribari* Plastic Mold Technology, Inc. Currie, LLC Quality Air Heating & Cooling Dr. Lonnie G. Decker* Robert W. Baird & Co. DHS Associates Joey and Marcia Sadler ESS Security Teresa Schaal Larry and Judy Fredricks Dr. Wayne Sneath and Kriss Ferluga* Warren and Martha Gant Lon Swartzentruber Gene and Phyllis Gilmore The Screen Print Dept.
“The Peter C. and Emajean Cook Endowed Scholarship not only helped me stay in school but it provided a great lesson for my kids as well. What a wonderful way to give back to the community — to provide resources that are available to students like me — I just can’t thank you enough.” – Susan Shankel, Business Administration major
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Michelle Fewless, Human Resources and Business Management student, was a recipient of the Lansing Campus Annual Scholarship, which she used to help purchase books, work with a tutor and meet all her educational financial obligations — “It has truly made a difference in allowing me to continue my education and fulfill my career goals.”
Opportunity Builder's Circle
Leah and Ryan Aalderink* Amanda and Jonathan Jakubowski Susan Offenbecker* Anonymous (3) Frances Jarvis* Judith and Steven Penning B & B Maintenance Services, Inc. Frank Jasper-Stump* Dale and Terry Prondzinski* Helen P. Basso Aphrodite Jones* Shawn Raymond* Denny and Jaye Lynn Bergers* Lisa Kagay* Bruce Rentz* Ronald and Vicki Bieber Robin Lee Kauffman* Elanor Riley* Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker* Louise and David Kidd* Frank and Sue Roder* Mark and Wynelle Brayman Stuart and Elizabeth Kingma Catherine and Jeffrey Rogg* Frank and Patricia Brechbiel* Randy Smolenski and Deb Kiss* Charles and Andrea Shaw* Debra Brondsema* Heather Knechtel* Michael and Betsy Sleva* Thomas and Carna Brown* Michael Kolacz* Kathleen M. Sneden Donna I. Burns Lucy Korpi Linda Spang* Michael and Lynne Carey* Wilson and Elizabeth Labadie* Amy Stahley* Robert and Mary Clarkson* Joseph Lamontagne* John Stern* Linda G. Crosby* David and Connie Lawrence* Scott Stevens* Paul Davis Kelli Leask* Daniel Swartzinski* Betty Deloach* Linkage Enterprises, Incorporated Jacqueline D. Taylor, Ph.D. Christopher C. Fennema Timothy and Kimberley Long The Teuscher Family* Christine Fisher* Lynette Love* Dr. Therese Tomaszek* Gary and Maureen Franchy* Jacqueline Lovejoy David and Danielle Tyler* Barbara and Erich Gering* Paul and Lisa Lowden* Marylee Van Den Heuvel* Grand Rapids Public Museum Colleen and Mark Maire Kelly and Bob Wandel* Hosea Greer* Christopher L. Marx* Tyrus and Kathy Wessell, Jr. Craig Haan* Michael McMahon Amy and Robert Wilkins Linda Haberaecker† Dr. James and Barbara Mendola Kaylen Williams and Ryan Olthouse* Kelly Hanke* Andrew and Julie Milanowski* Kenneth Williams* Kim Harris Donna K. Milham* Michael Williams Annie Hinojosa* Brian and Megan Miller* Wow Internet Cable Phone Jeff and Becky Hoeks* Scott Miller* Marvin and Suzanne Wynalda Frederick W. Hoffman Gregory and Wilma Mitchell Victor and Shirley Zischke Steven and Jan House Douglas and Karen Mosier* Ed Zylstra Denis Huffman* New Dimensions Enterprises, Inc. Earle and Kyle Irwin The Northwestern Mutual Foundation
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Panther Pride Circle
Jone K. Aardema Ronald and Mary Berg* Jodi Colby* Terry and Geraldine Abel Rick Berkey Lee I. Colby Jeffrey Adkinson Ralph and Dianne Berndtson Bruce Collins* Robert and Marilyn Alberda Roger and Jill Betten, Sr. Rachel D. Connell Leo and Denise Alberts Better World Books Lyle and Madelyn Converse Lester and Patricia Albright Karen and John Beukema William and Gloria Conyers Joanne Alford Phillip and Charla Beukema* Larry and Janice Cooper Ruksana H. Ali* Patti M. Bierlein Mark and Mary Ann Corey Kimberley Alleman Michael and JoAnn Bigford Jeffrey and Ruthie Cornetet Alpha Iota of Grand Rapids Thomas Biondo James Coulter William and Stacey Aman Randolph C. Black Dora Coutu Blake and Carie Ames Janine Blakeslee* Anne Cramer* Deborah and James Anderson Jeffrey and Athena Bolt Steven and Perpetua Crawford Jonathan and Leslie Anderson Chris Bonzheim Sean and Donna Crombez Kristine Anderson* Kathy and Larry Boone Eric and Shannon Cross* Amy and Martin Angell* Terry and Judy Bosshart* Jeffery and Trudy Crowley Anonymous (28) Dawn M. Bower Debora Crudele* David and Corine Anthony Kimberly Bowers Maynard and Imogene Culver Adan and Therese Armijo Maria Bowers William and Ann Cusack Robert Arnold Michael and Cindy Bracey Catherine Cutting Jill and James Avery Tina Branch-Dawson Donald and Barbara Czurak Jeffry and Lori Babbitt Daniel and Sandra Britton Daniel and Robyn Daller Anthony and Carla Babinski Sara Brondsema David and Sally Dams Dorothy H. Badynee Scott A. Brouwer Sawan Darby Patrick and Karina Bak Paul and Janet Brower Daniel and Kathleen Davis David and Sally Baker George and Willa Brown Michele Davis* Jean M. Balcer* Gregory and Dena Brown Guy and Sheryl Dean David and Debra Bales* Vincent and Judith Brown Steven and Lori DeForest Shevella Banks Thomas Brudzinski Kevin and Jennifer DeGroot David Barnes* Robert J. Bruggema Kadi Dehaan Lesha Barnes Lance and Colleen Bryan Michael and Melinda DeJong Curtis and Fern Barnett Eleanor Bryant Anna M. DeLisle John and Gwendolyn Bartels Thomas Buis Danielle DeLonge* Jim Bass Ellen L. Burrows Denise Derr* Katherine Baxter* Dr. Linda and John Byington Patricia Devoy* Steven Bayus* Bartell H. Bylsma Robert L. Diamond Alice L. Beardslee Jerry and Suzanne Callahan* Thomas Dickerson Paul Beasley* Theresa Cardon-Weiss* Dr. Betsy Diegel* Lachlan and Janice Beatson Gregory J. Chambery Jacob and Harriet Diehm Christi Beck* William and Linda Chase Marion J. Dienhart Beverly and James Beckem* Tim and Deborah Chenoweth* Roy and Kim Dingman Duane and JoAnn Bedard Jessica Cheriez* Charity Dishon-Fischer Leah Bekins* Robert and Kristyne Chipman Brian and Mary Ann Donovan Jeanine L. Bellinger Rudolfo and Judith Cifolelli David and Donna Doty Barbara BeLonge Robert and Diane Clark Philip Douthett Daniel and Lynn Benning Cynthia Clarke Maureen Downer Steven and Lynne Benzer Cynthia E. Claus Ronald Draayer* Joseph Berg* Kenneth and Dorothy Clemens Scott and Doni Driemeier-Showers
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Panther Pride Circle
Jessica Dunn* Ronald and Jane French Annette J. Gootjes Rebecca and Steve Dutcher James and Linda Fridsma Jessica Gordon* Dr. Keri Dutkiewicz* Kathleen Frontz Edward and Susan Gorter Kristine Early† Sarah Fuller Stanley A. Gracki Bruce and Martha Edger Lenardo Gambril Joann Gray Eileen Edwards Debra Gannon Linda M. Gray* Sean Egan Jade Gao Tanya Green* Mark and Cynthia Eilander Aura Gardner* William and Sara Gregor* Bertram A. Emeka-Ekwue Arthur and Cheryl Garner John Griffin* Larry L. Engelsman Kathleen Garrett* Rosemary R. Grinage Dawn M. England* Kristin Garris* Dale and Ann Grissen Monna Essenberg James and M. Garvelink Kathleen Gromilovitz* Mary J. Etter* Gregg and Debra Garver Bernard and Janet Guggenheim Ronald E. Falk Ericka Garza John E. Gurney Phillip M. Fascetti and Marcie Muir Roy and Laurel George Dr. Donald L. Gusfa* Mark and Katherine Fay* Mary Gerber Eric J. Hadesh Lauren Ferullo* Steven F. Gerencer Rachel Hahn* Kathleen Finkler* Tim and Lori Gifford Marvin and Delores Haight Beth A. Fitzpatrick Deann Giles* Charles and Colleen Hall Francisca Flores David Gillespie* Chris and Cheryl Hall Michelle and Darrell Florey Jack and Rosalyn Gillisse William and Vicki Hall James Ford Patrick and Susan Glover* Marcia I. Hammerslag Martha Ford Godwin Hardware & Plumbing, Inc. Catherine B. Haney Deborah Fraser* Margaret Goebel W. Larry Hanlin* Stacy Frazier Jones and John Jones* John and Pamela Gonzalez Neal and Nancy Hansen Edward and Emma Freeland Rosemary Goodell Onilee Hansen
"I'm grateful for the Sandra Scoville Endowed Scholarship, which is enabling me to pursue my degree in Health Service Administration. It will give me the ability to advocate for patients who cannot help or speak for themselves and deserve to be treated fairly and with respect and dignity." – Rebecca Grabowski, DU student
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Thanks to the Jacqueline D. Taylor Endowed Scholarship, Casie Hill, DU Marketing student, was able to study abroad in Italy, an experience she describes as “… a journey I will never forget for the rest of my life. I became completely involved in a whole new culture, and out of that I discovered more about myself as well as the world around me.”
Panther Pride Circle
David and Jennifer Harris Melissa S. Horning* Shari Jones* Charles and Marilyn Harris Timothy and Joy Horning Andrew and Heather Kalafut* Marilyn J. Hartley-Kik Raymond Horrocks* William J.H. and Joan Kane Daryl L. Hassevoort Jerry and Miki Horton Steven and Sue Kass James and Jayne Hayden* Terrelene A. Hovis David Kauffman* Kathleen Hayden* Scot and Carol Hubbard Beverly Kepler Doyle A. Hayes, Sr. Kenneth and Susan Hubers Lindsey Kidd G. Thomas and Dierdra Hazen Matthew and Erinn Huebner Gary and Arlene Kidder* Mark and Terri Heeren Christopher Hughes Harris and Beth Kiekover Robert and Rosalie Heidorf Lori Hulker* Karl and Beverly Killman Diane Helminiak John Hume* Michael L. Kilpela Ruth E. Henderson Thomas and Amber Hunt* Michael and Patricia King* Stephen Henry Allen and Barbara Huston* Nora King* Alan and Gail Hering Mark G. Huttenga Betty J. Kingma Peter and Liane Hermann Matthew and Alyssa Irani* Ronald R. Kinsman, M.A.* Isaac and Katherine Herrick Josh and PoWah Isaak* Thomas Kladder George and Susan Hill Gary and Terry Isham Daniel J. Klanseck Holly M. Hill* Robert and Paulette Israels Jack and Leona Klepser Michelle and Jeffrey Hill J. Walter Thompson Company Fund, Inc. Michael Klosowski Michael and Elizabeth Hines Bernard Jackson and Sharon Spencer-Jackson Douglas and Margie Knapp Wayne and Tandra Hinkley Jauanna F. Jackson Judy Knapp* Brian and Kelly Hobbs Michael and Patricia Jennings Louis Knooihuizen Neale D. Hoener Rick Jensen* Jay and Evelyn Koets Kipp and Kathy Hofmeyer Raymond and Sena Jingles Delphine A. Kolacki Carl and Claudia Hohendorf* Carmen and Michael Johnson Elaine N. Kooy Marie Hojeij* Clara Johnson* Bonnie and Ronald Kopp James and Ruth Holkeboer David and Susan Johnson Gary and Cheryl Korman Charles and Jeanne Holwerda Warren and Elizabeth Johnson Pamela Kostamo* Rick and Darlene Homkes James W. Joldersma, Sr.† John and Lynne Kotarski Calvin J. Hoogstra Henrietta and Raymond Jones James and Eleita Kotke Edward and Theresa Horne Karen R. Jones Nicholas Kraska
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Panther Pride Circle
Paul D. Krenn Douglas and Leslie McClure Howard Nyenhuis Jennifer Krueger* Joseph and Linda McCormick Janice and Jack O'Donnell Pattie and Edward Kruse* Brook McDougall* Marilyn Oliver Nancy J. Kuyers William† and Janet McFarland-Idema Meghan Olivier* George Kyncl Timothy and Jacqueline McGee Amy Ostrow* David LaBedz James and Cynthia McGrath* James Outland Thomas J. Lacinski Lorane A. McMillan Duane and Betty Overbeek Linda K. Lamorandier* Jesse Medina* Sally A. Page David and Kirsten Larson Brandi Melkild* Frank Paone Joseph Lascari Marcia Merritt* Randall and Ann Patterson Clayton Laturneau Thomas and Carol Meyer Betty and Sherwood Pea Brenda F. Lauer* Daniel and Fawn Meyerholt* Dan and Rebecca Pennington Linda Leach* J. Milito & Associates, Incorporated Ed and Judith Perrin Raymond Leach* Linda S. Mills William Perysian* William and Diana Leser Mark Minder Nolan Peters Melissa S. Lettinga Domenic and Lisa Mininni Gerald and Carol Petter* Mark and Marcella Lewis Mary and Carel Minjeur Willard and Barbara Peuler Mark C. Lewis Gary Mitchell* Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Andrew and Alice Limber Susan Mitchell* Jessica Pham* Sharon E. Long* Ronald Modreski Kenneth and Ramona Phillips Karen and Gene Losee* William and Marijane Molag Patricia Phillips* James and Margaret Lothschutz Laurence Monshor* Jan Phinisee* Dr. James and Marie Loughran* Brian Moore* Amy Pierce* Amy Lucas* Kevin Moore Angela Plainte John J. Lucas Brenda and Keith Morey* PNC Foundation Shari A. Ludwa* Frederic K. Morley* Tim and Vickie Poel Kari Luoma* Jennifer Morrill Jacquelyn Porter Michael and Susan Luskin Matthew and Wendy Morrow Moveta Posma Robin and Kari Luymes* Theran and Renae Mugleston* Gregory and Lynn Powers Jason and Jennifer Madden* Michael J. Munson Jessica Powers* Katie Madison* Robin and Christopher Murphy Robert and Leadelle Pratt Kathleen Maida* Florence D. Nalbandian Linda and Scott Prentice Remo Maneri National Christian Foundation Tanya Primeau* Diane Manko-Cliff and Daryl Cliff* Rita K. Neely Steven and Rhonda Prins* Joyce L. Mannor Rick and Mary Nelsen* Jason Prowant* Albert and Cynthia Mansen Rachel Nemmers* Raymond and Rhea Pruett Robert F. Markle Thomas and Kristi Nessner Robert and Rosalie Pulaski Deb and Paul Marshall Michael and Goldie Nicholas* Eric R. Pung* Wendy Marty Roxann M. Nichols Roger and Janice Putt* Randall and Janet Maschke* John Niedzielski* Frank Radeck, Jr. Charles and Michelle Mason Jack and Paula Nienhuis Lisa Rader-Gulch Janet Mason and Chuck Halverson Edward and Sandy Nieuwenhuis Rita and Edward Rahe David and DuAnne Masselink Elizabeth Nishimiya* Gary and Donna Ranger Holly Matewicz Olen Noble* Linda Rawls* Sarah McAlpine* Wesley and Mary Norden Kelly Raymor Catherine McAuliffe Angela E. Novak Brian and Marcella Reattoir Timothy McCabe* John Novak Thomas Reeder* Harriet A. McCarthy Donald and Carole Nugent Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC
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Panther Pride Circle
Molly Rheynard* Richard and Denise Sherman* Michael and Shelley Swope Jamie Rhine* Richard and Mary Shirey Janice Sylvertooth Harold and Darlene Rich Aaron D. Shoemaker Steven Szelag and Laura Zanchetta Dirk and Valerie Richardson Patrick and Crystal Shooltz Elizabeth Szubinski* Mandee Rick Robert Shubitowski* David and Ruth Taylor* Tara L. Rietberg Lindsey Shull — In memory of Jeff Gustinis Rita D. Taylor John and Gloria Rissi and Skyler Snyder-Pitts* James and Carol Tedrow Kristin and Edward Ritsema Karol A. Siwietz John Teichman* Lu Ann Roberts* Harold and Monica Skinner Tim and Deborah Telder Rockford Components Susan Slajus* Bruce and Karla Ter Haar Donald and Donna Rodde Kristie A. Slancik Todd and Laura Terry* Larry and Mary Roelofs Carol N. Sluis Marylee Thiry* James and Leanna Rollins* Angela A. Smith* John and Jenny Thurber* Dianna Rose Bradley and Cynthia Smith Hubert and Tena Timmer* Nancy J. Rotman Larry Smith Nancy Titmus* Gabriel and Melissa Rousseau* Lynn and Linda Smith Terry and Aletha Titus* Gerald and Nancy Rudnik Mark and Debra Smith Albert Torres Stacy Russell Mary B. Smith Richard Tournier* Ronald Rutherford* Max and Elaine Smith Nick Toyeas Kevin and Sheryl Ryan Simon and Peggy Smith Thuan H. Tran Barbara A. Rynbrandt William H. Sobotka Joseph Trimew Eric Safin Linda Sorensen* Kevin R and Erin R Tryon Pradipkumar and Shubhada Sagdeo* Mark and Katherine Spackman George and Ingrid Tuinstra Penny Sage Michael Spradlin Richard S. and Suzanne Unger Aaron Sagraves* David and Stephani Spykerman Robert and Jane Ungrey* Brenda Sagraves Harold Stacy Anthony and Judy Valore, Jr. Ahmad Sahabi* Rusty and Tammy Stafford Paul Van Hoof Loren and Sandy Sall Renee Stamper Mitch and Rosemarie Van Houten Thomas and Michelle Sall* Susan Starkey* Andrew and Ashley Van Manen Carlos Sanchez and Lynne Pope Terrence M. Start Dale and Diane VanAllsburg William Sanders* Ed Stasiak Everett and Nancy VanAllsburg Willie J. Sanders State Farm Companies Gordon and Judith VanAmburg W. Thomas and Sally Sands Michael and Barb Steffes John and Patricia VanderHeide James Santoro and Elaine McLarnon Wendy Stephens* Gerald and Diane VanderLugt Kathy and Randy Sather Bruce and Karen Sterk Randall and Twyla Vanderlugt Jacquolyn Sawyer Cynthia Sterling David and Dawn VanderWerf Hal Schichtel Mark Stewart* Donald and Joyce VanDoeselaar Deborah A. Schoenwether* Mary D. Stewart* Ron and Katherine VanDragt John Schwalm* Brian and Laurel Stiehl Leonard and Vickie VanDrunen Alvin and Cynthia Scott Gerald and Barbara Stockwell Henry and Gayle VanEe Brian and Connie Scott Michael Stodola VanEee Tax & Accounting Service Gwendolyn Seay* Patricia A. Story Randall and Laurie VanHouten Brad and Nicole Seeley Colleen Streeter and Jeff Scott* Scott and Marcia VanPopering Guadalupe Segura Margaret A. Sullivan Laura A. VanRy Daniel Sempangi* Mary Sullivan Dale and Katherine VanSpronsen Beverly Seymour Pete and Sharon Sutliff* Jack and Gertrude VanStee Andrea Shacks* Dale and Carol Svihl Randall and Gail VanVels Joseph and Lynette Shamus* Philip Sweeney* Rolland and Betty Varner
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Panther Pride Circle
James and Juliet Veneziano* Edward and Claire Webb Lee and Marty Witt* Valerie A. Villalta Lenora Webster Earl and Janet Wolff Peter and Natalie Villemure Paul and Martha Weidenhamer Richard Woltjer James and Carol Von Ins Ralph and Michele Westbrook Wilson and Alice Wong Duane and Kathy Vosburg Barbara Westenberg Yvonne A. Wood Terrell and Takami Vroonland Crystal M. White Thomas Wrenbeck Tom and Mary Vryhof Maryelise White* Alan Wright* Steven and Diane Vugteveen Stephanie White Arthur Wright* Kelvin and Angeline Wabeke Alvin C. Whited Marcia Wright Dylan Wagamon Carla White-Smith Gerald and Leslie Yon Natalie Wagner* Phyllis K. Wier Casey and Amy Young Sandra Wake Susan L. Wilder Max and Micki Young Alan Walczak* Grant Wilhelm Willie Young Scott Wang Mary Kowalski Wilhelm Julianne Zak Robert and Karen Ware Robert Wilkins Garna Zawacki Nelda R. Warren Linda Willbrandt Craig and Helen Zeerip Paul Warren* Benjamin Williams* Maria Ziegler* Jack and Kathleen Washburn Edward and Sharon Williams-Dean Kristi Zimmerman* Robert Washegesic Loraine A. Willim Sabrina Zoppa* Catherine M. Wasson Jacqueline Willis* Michael and Melody Zukowski Frank and Anna Wasylewski Jennifer M. and David Wilson Bradley and LaCrissa Zuraw* Dr. Shalah Watkins-Bailey* Shirley and Robert Wirth Rasheedah Wazeerud-Din Gregory and Kimberly Wisz
“Davenport University has given me the chance to grow as a person, not only intellectually, but also as a whole. I am so thankful for this scholarship. It has allowed me to capitalize on so many opportunities, and it has made me the person I am today.” — Alexandria Merz, DU student double majoring in Finance and Marketing and recipient of the President’s Scholarship
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The Davenport University Legacy Society
Members of this society are recognized for their generous support of the University through deferred or estate gifts. These donors are contributing substantially toward Davenport’s long-term growth and its vitality for years to come. The Legacy Society allows the University to thank donors today for the gifts of tomorrow, which will benefit our students long into the future.
For further information about how you can be part of the Legacy Society, please contact the Office of Alumni & Development at 616-233-3413.
William H. Anderson James and Joy DeBoer, Jr. Kevin B. O'Halla Sue E. Andrews Kenneth H. DeHaan† Joan A. Peterson Anonymous (2) James R. Doane Timothy J. Pixley Anne M. Benson Thomas F. Dulude† Debra A. Ralya Nancy S. Boese Ronald E. Falk E. Ellen Sadler Ron and Heather Boji Larry D. Fredricks Peter Secchia Fred G. Braun Carol E. Greene† David Sellars Janell M. Brickley Norma A. Hansen Bobby J. Springer Gail L. Brink Stephanie L. Hehl Stotenbur Glenn D. Steil† Jack E. Brothers† Barbara J. Huston Edwin W. Thauer Ellen W. Brown William W. Idema† Lenora Trigg Thomas H. Brown Suzanne M. Kenyon Janice K. Twork Sharon S. Burgis Keith A. Klingenberg Fred E. Vandenberg† Sharon M. Buursma David Ladd Lynne A. Vander Wall Joe Buzzitta Wilbur A. Lettinga Marvin L. Vander Wall Linda L. Byington Sharon Lettinga John D. Waite Gerald D. Callahan Jean M. Luoma Kathleen Warners† Matthew C. Cawood James E. McCarty E. Allen Wetherell Robert S. Chapla Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D. Bruce A. Wynalda Molly A. Charles Peter H. Moll Harold F. Zahm† John D. Cichy Diane Mulder Michele Zuidema Cynthia E. Claus Michael J. Munson Peter C. Cook† John H. Myaard
“If I could meet the donors who made this scholarship possible, I would tell them how grateful I am for this generous gift and one day I hope to be a donor as well.”
— Tiesha Adams, a Warren Campus student earning her degree in Medical Case Management and recipient of the Mila Crkovski Endowed Scholarship
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Davenport University Foundation Scholarships and Program Funds
The University is deeply grateful for the support received toward annual, endowed and memorial scholarships and program funds. Giving through scholarships and programs provides a direct impact on the lives of many DU students. This generosity creates an important link between our students and the supporters who make these funds possible.
For further information about how you can establish a scholarship or program fund in your name and help deserving students earn an education, please contact the Office of Alumni & Development at 616-233-3413.
Annual Scholarships Accounting Annual Scholarship Donald W. Maine College of Networking Linda Haberaecker Memorial Scholarship Alumni Ambassador Annual Scholarship and Conference Fund for Women in Technology Alumni Association General Scholarship Eileen J. DeVries Annual Scholarship Livonia Campus Annual Scholarship Amical Foundation/ Entrepreneurial Scholarship Livonia Campus Emergency Fund Donald J. Phillips Annual Scholarship Farmers Insurance Annual Scholarship Lynda and Sam Cribari Annual Scholarship Battle Creek Campus Emergency Fund Flint Campus Annual Scholarship Midland Campus Annual Scholarship Battle Creek Employees Annual Scholarship Flint Campus Emergency Fund Midland Campus Emergency Fund Bob Clarkson Annual Scholarship Glenn Steil/Creston High School Annual Scholarship National Association of Career Women Scholarship Cindy Thompson Saginaw Medical Glenwood Foundation Fund Pyper Products/Doyle Hayes Annual Scholarship Assistant Annual Scholarship Global Health Info. Management Saginaw Campus Annual Scholarship College of Health Professions Equipment Study Abroad Annual Scholarship Saginaw Campus Emergency Fund and Technology Fund Grand Rapids Campus Annual Scholarship Signature Applications, LLC Annual Scholarship College of Health Professions Scholarship Grand Rapids Campus Emergency Fund Southeast Michigan General Scholarship College of Health Professions Holland Campus Annual Scholarship Student Veterans of America Programmatic Fund Study Abroad Scholarship Holland Campus Emergency Fund Study Abroad General Scholarship College of Technology Equipment Honors Accounting Annual Scholarship Tim and Bob Sullivan Annual Scholarship and Technology Fund Kalamazoo Campus Annual Scholarship Tournament of Friendship Annual Scholarship College of Technology Study Abroad Scholarship Kalamazoo Campus Emergency Fund Traverse City Campus Annual Scholarship Dave Veneklase and Family Annual Scholarship Lacks Enterprises Annual Scholarship Traverse City Campus Emergency Fund Distinguished Alumni Mentor Annual Scholarship Lansing Campus Emergency Fund Tri-Cities/Thumb General Scholarship Donald G. and Peggy S. Luy Annual Scholarship Lansing Campus Annual Scholarship Warren Campus Annual Scholarship Donald W. Maine College of Business NetworkU LAUP Holland Campus Scholarship Warren Campus Emergency Fund Donald W. Maine College of Business Scholarship Laurie Forte Annual Scholarship West Michigan General Scholarship Donald W. Maine College of Business LGBT Emergency Fund Yvette Russell Annual Scholarship Study Abroad Fund Zambian Students Annual Scholarship
Endowed Scholarships Alan G. Hering Endowed Scholarship BDO Seidman Endowed Scholarship Chemical Bank West Scholarship Alfred and Eleanor Dinsmore Bernard & Jean VanderVeen Endowed Scholarship Chris and Joan Panopoulos Endowed Scholarship Endowed Nursing Scholarship Beta Endowed Scholarship Colleen Wolfe Endowed Scholarship Alpha Iota of Grand Rapids Endowed Scholarship Bronner's Christmas Wonderland Scholarship Comerica Bank Endowed Scholarship Alticor Inc. Endowed Scholarship Brooks Beverage Management Scholarship Community Choice Credit Union Endowed Scholarship Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Bruce & Lavina Wynalda Endowed Scholarship Custer Workplace Interiors Scholarship Angeline Keller (Brad Keller) Endowed Scholarship C. Dexter & Sandra Rohm Endowed Scholarship Daniel and Michelle Georgevich Endowed Scholarship Anna B. McPherson, RN Endowed Scholarship Canteen Services, Inc. Scholarship Daoud Foundation Endowed Scholarship Art and Betsy Hasse Endowed Scholarship Carol J. Adams Endowed Scholarship Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's Endowed Scholarship Aubrey J. Terbrack Endowed Scholarship Carroll & Frances Streeter Endowed Scholarship Davenport University Employees Endowed Scholarship Bank of America Endowed Scholarship Casey J. Cnossen, Jr. Endowed Scholarship David and Judy Frey Endowed Scholarship Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Charles and Stella Royce Endowed Scholarship David J. Steenstra, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Batts Foundation Endowed Scholarship Charles F. and Helen Harrison Endowed Scholarship
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Endowed Scholarships, cont. Dearborn Agency (R. Putnam & K. Cude) James R. and Clarine L. Lanting Endowed Scholarship Patrick and Katherine Mullen Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Jenny Engle Endowed Nursing Scholarship Paul Collins Endowed Scholarship Dearborn Exchange Club Endowed Scholarship Jerry and Judy Subar Endowed Scholarship Paula Brown (Warren Campus) Endowed Scholarship Deborah Starr-Alderink Endowed Scholarship Jerry and Suzanne Callahan Endowed Scholarship Perrigo Company Endowed Scholarship Detroit College of Business Alumni Scholarship Jim and Ginger Jurries Endowed Scholarship Peter C. and Emajean Cook Endowed Scholarship Don Green Endowed Scholarship John A. and Elinore Mulder Endowed Scholarship Powell Moving and Storage, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Donald and Nancy Hamelink Endowed Scholarship John and Judy Spoelhof Endowed Scholarship Ralph, Berniece, R. Jr Damstra Endowed Scholarship Dr. Alberta Muirhead Endowed Scholarship John and Mildred Burt Endowed Scholarship Richard and Gretchen Tierney Endowed Scholarship Dr. James & Barbara Mendola Endowed Scholarship John David Endowed Scholarship Robert and Ellen Sadler Endowed Scholarship Dr. Robert and Christine Funaro Endowed Scholarship John H. Myaard Endowed Scholarship Robert and Ellie Kunkel Endowed Scholarship Dr. Robert W. Sneden Endowed Scholarship John P. Keller Endowed Scholarship Robert and Helen Jean Schmiedicke Dr. Woldemar H. Nikkel Endowed Scholarship Johnson Controls Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Droski, Lindsay & Meyers Endowed Scholarship Kalamazoo Employees Endowed Scholarship Robert Chapla Endowed Scholarship Dykhouse Construction Endowed Scholarship Kane Group, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Robert J. and Inez M. McBain Endowed Scholarship Ed and Mako Bauer Endowed Scholarship Kane Group, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Robert L. Hooker, Jr. and Michelle Harmody Edward and Sandra Hanenburg Endowed Scholarship (Grand Rapids Area) Endowed Scholarship Eleanor Spidell Endowed Scholarship Kathryn L. Wiese Endowed Scholarship Robert W. and Margaret D. Sneden Endowed Scholarship Elmer Vruggink, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Endowed Scholarship Rockford Construction Company, Inc. Elton Carl and Margaret E. Twork (Underwood) Kenneth and Carole Yerrick Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Kenneth H. & Carlene R. DeHaan Scholarship Roger and Clare VanderLaan East Endowed Scholarship Emergency Medical Services Endowed Scholarship Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Co. Roger and Clare VanderLaan West Endowed Scholarship Emerson G. McCarty East Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Roger W. O'Halla Endowed Scholarship Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Larry D. and Judith C. Fredricks Endowed Scholarship Ronald D. Brady Endowed Scholarship Fairlane Car Wash Endowed Scholarship Laura Byers Endowed Scholarship Ronald E. Falk Endowed Scholarship Fifth Third Bank Endowed Scholarship Les Lindsay Endowed Scholarship Rudolfo and Judith Cifolelli Endowed Scholarship Flechsig Family Endowed Scholarship Linda L. Benedict Sales & Marketing Scholarship Russel Warner Endowed Scholarship Fred E. and Gretchen Vandenberg Endowed Scholarship Linda R. Lindsay Byington Endowed Scholarship Sandra Scoville (Flint Campus) Endowed Scholarship G.M. Lansing Women's Club Endowed Scholarship Lisa Trombley Endowed Scholarship Sara Lee Endowed Scholarship Geerlings Development/Scott Geerlings Lou Holtz Foundation Endowed Athletic Scholarship Senator Glenn D. Steil Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Louis V. and Catherine Buzzitta Endowed Scholarship Sharon Lettinga Endowed Scholarship Gerrit and June Kamphouse Endowed Scholarship Lumbermen's Incorporated Endowed Scholarship Shirley Zeitter Endowed Scholarship Godwin Hardware & Plumbing Endowed Scholarship M.E. Davenport Family Endowed Scholarship Smiths Aerospace Endowed Scholarship Grand Rapids Press Minority Endowed Scholarship Marble and Tile (Dr. William Piersante) Spartan Stores Endowed Scholarship GunnLevine Architects Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Stephanie Hehl Stotenbur Scholarship H.B. Shaine & Company, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Martin Morales Minority Endowed Scholarship Stephen A. and Ruth Stream Endowed Scholarship H.J. Heinz Company Endowed Scholarship Mary Warner Endowed Scholarship Thomas A. Carey Endowed Scholarship H.S. Die & Engineering Endowed Scholarship Max and Micki Young Endowed Scholarship Thomas Deem Endowed Scholarship Helen L. and Dallas L. Darling Endowed Scholarship McDonald Plumbing Endowed Scholarship Thomas H. Brown, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Henry and Carolyn Bouma Endowed Scholarship Meijer, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Tim and Diane Mulder Endowed Scholarship Herman Miller Inc. Endowed Scholarship MI Food and Beverage Assoc (Deeb) TLC Group Endowed Scholarship Howard Miller Company Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Tyrus R. Wessell Endowed Scholarship Hugh and Melbarose Wichert Endowed Scholarship Michael and Connie Lettinga Endowed Scholarship Universal Forest Products Endowed Scholarship Huntington National Bank Endowed Scholarship Michael Berry Endowed Scholarship VanDyken Mechanical Endowed Scholarship Irving and Birdella White Endowed Scholarship Michael Braughton Endowed Scholarship Varnum Endowed Scholarship Islamic Institute Expression of Gratitude Michael D. Allie Endowed Scholarship Voetberg Scholarship for Students Endowed Scholarship Michael D. Davis Endowed Scholarship with Disabilities Endowed Scholarship Jack E. Brothers Endowed Scholarship Michigan Office Solutions Endowed Scholarship Volk Family Endowed Scholarship Jacqueline D. Taylor Endowed Scholarship Midwest Health Center (Dr. Mark Saffer) Warren Alumni Club Endowed Scholarship James A. Farmer, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship West Side Beer Distributing Endowed Scholarship James and Clarine Lanting Mila Crkovski Endowed Scholarship Wilbur A. Lettinga Endowed Scholarship Calvin Christian Schools Endowed Scholarship MJK Architects Engineers Planners, Inc. Scholarship William and Beatrice Idema Endowed Scholarship James N. DeBoer, Jr. Ned Fawaz Expression of Gratitude Endowed Scholarship William and Rochelle Lettinga Endowed Scholarship (Metropolitan Hospital) Endowed Scholarship P. Robert and Charlene Vanderson Endowed Scholarship
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Memorial Scholarships Amy Barnaby Memorial Endowed Scholarship Herman and Jennie VanderLaan Memorial Scholarship Mary Walsh Kole Memorial Scholarship Antoinette (Toni) Wykstra Memorial Hy and Greta Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship Matthew Brian Feko Memorial Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Jane Wetherell Memorial Scholarship Nichole Lake Memorial Scholarship Bernice G. Rudzinski Memorial Endowed Scholarship Janice K. Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Nilda Caceres Memorial Scholarship Betty Igrisan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jason Bruso Memorial Scholarship Paul Ames Memorial Scholarship Blaise Newman Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jean E. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship Pauline Roskam Memorial Scholarship Bruce W. Gilmore Memorial Scholarship Jean F. Kinsman Memorial Scholarship Rhonda Goodyke-Hoorn Memorial Scholarship Charles "Andy" Anderson Memorial John Dishaw Memorial Scholarship Robert J. DenHerder Memorial Scholarship Endowed Scholarship John S. Vander Heide, III Memorial Scholarship Robert T. Orlikowski Memorial Scholarship Davenport University Memorial Scholarship Josephine M. and John Oonk Jr. Roger E. Erickson Memorial Scholarship Dr. Ronald Bartson Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Ron Zoulek Memorial Scholarship DU Memorial & Tyrus Wessell Student Aid Judith A. Lettinga Memorial Scholarship Rosemary Braun Memorial Scholarship E. Scott Derr Memorial Scholarship Kathryn and Harold Zahm Memorial Scholarship Thomas F. Dulude Memorial Scholarship Edna Losgar and Marilyn Losgar Smith Kenneth Krug Memorial Scholarship Thomas Fisher Reed Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Kevin L. Rotman Memorial Scholarship Vander Wall Family Memorial Scholarship Emerson G. McCarty West Memorial Scholarship Kristin M. Ten Harmsel Anderson William R. Heible Memorial Scholarship Frank Breukink Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship William R. Kingma Memorial Scholarship George L. Young Memorial Scholarship Maine Family Memorial Scholarship Wilma D. Brudy Memorial Scholarship Gordon H. Poll Memorial Scholarship Marvin "Red" Brummel Memorial Scholarship Helen Frays Memorial Scholarship Mary Kay Lettinga Memorial Scholarship
“Maybe it doesn’t feel like you’re helping when you make even a small gift toward scholarships, but you are making a huge difference in someone’s life.” – Kimberly Trune, Accounting Fraud major and Paul Ames Memorial Scholarship recipient.
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Panther Athletic Fund Club
Annual membership in the Panther Athletic Fund is open to all individuals and organizations with a desire to contribute to the academic, athletic and personal growth of Davenport University student athletes. The support of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of DU, as well as businesses and charitable foundations, is vital to build and sustain a competitive athletic program that provides students opportunities to exhibit integrity and sportsmanship on campus, in the community and beyond.
Coach ($1,000 – $2,499) Andrew and Nancy Cook Peggy and Donald Luy* James and Laurie Kaludis Randall S. Damstra and Julie Duisterhof Carolyn and William Lydon Kathleen Dattulo Julie A. Magana Captain ($500 – $999) Robert B. Dennis Ron Mercer Joel Blanchard Della Dewald Judith Mills Edward F. and Mary Keever Harry and Paula Dolan Leah Morse Donald L. Klopcic, Sr. Casimer Dzwik Robert J. Morse Phyllis I. and John Elzinga Linda Mulder Varsity ($250 – $499) Monica Folske Jill Nelson Michael Clarke Karen Fredrickson Progressive Printing Company Brad Ditmar Jane Garner Mary Rich Elaine Hillary Kirk Gent Kym Ries Carolyn L. and Donald Kuiphoff Jeannine and John Grenfell Willye J. Robinson Christopher and Megan Lenhart Gloria Hafer Barbara Shannon Katherine Lesman William and Laura Hankins Eric Sochanek Alexander Maclellan Harbor Hot Tubs and Pool Supply Harold Stacy James Matthew Michell and James Harris Rita Stead John E. Matthew James Haynes Jean C. Stewart Linda O'Donnell Robert and Barbara Herr Budd J. Stidom Randy Reams Cynthia Hillary Charlotte L. and Larry Stidom David W. Totten Terry Hilley David Swart Elizabeth Walter Edward and Theresa Horne The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC Sharon L. and Robert Horvath Jean Thrall Club ($100 – $249) Sam E. Howard Newell Trammell Shelly Anderson Linda L. Isaac Tammy Triplett Margaret G. Battaglia Patricia Ives Theunis K. VanBiljon* Sharon Beals Mildred Johnson Vanco Steel, Inc. Frederick Betcher Cynthia Kelley Marian R. Vandenbrand Frank and Barbara Bila Dorthy Koblack Sheryl Vandyke Donald Bohay Michael Kocinski Sylvia VanDyke Kay and Thomas Carlson Jacob A. Kositzke Terry L. and Christopher Whitesel Barbara and Donald Chase Mary L. and Glenn Lamb Deborah Yancey Ethel and Donald Chase Rick and Deborah LaMeyer Vincent Zerillo James and Tina Cisler Sandra and Gregory Lamley Josephine A. Zerrillo Lori and Doug Clancy Phillip Law
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Panther Athletic Fund Donors
The Panther Athletic Fund is dedicated to providing financial support for intercollegiate athletics at Davenport University and helping the Panther student athletes, coaches and athletic staff achieve success on and off the field. For more information, visit davenport.edu/paf.
Addie and Orison Abel Dawn and Henry Bouman Tonya and David Clare Kelly and David Adkins Dennis and Pamela Bower Michael Clay Richard and Debbie Alden Lisa F. Bowerman Michael and Lisa Clay Chris Allen* Ann and Randy Bowser Jeannie and Nancie Closson Mirzet Alic Mr. Roger Bowser Henrietta Cole Jace Anders Christina Bregg Susan and Gerald Cole Charles Anderson Carol A. Brentz Mindy and James Collier Edward and Rosella Anderson Charles and Kristin Brewer Matthew Collin Elizabeth and Charles Anderson Stacey Brian and Kathy Vanhouten-Stacey Cortney and Lisa Collison Julie Anderson Denise and Michael Briggs Lynda and Jerry Collison Susan and Marvin Andringa Douglas Brink Suzanne Connolly Carl Angelo Betty Brock Cindy Cook David and Corine Anthony John and Brenda Brom Keith Cook Saulius and Lina Anuzis Brown Dairy Equipment Co. Kendra Cook Terry Argiropoulos Carna and Thomas Brown* Kenneth Cook Theresa and David Arnold Heather and Robert Brown Peter and Dana Cook Anthony and Kristine Ayers Nancy and Daniel Brown Arnold Cooper Victor Baez Jodi Brummel Donald and Alberta Cooper Todd and Lisa Baker Claudia Bryant Jeanine Cooper Amy Balogh Sheryl Bultema Rodney Cooper Gerald and Janice Bargowski Gary Bulzan William Cooper Laura Barr Marilyn and Gary Bulzan Debra L. Cooper-Silha Craig Bauer Rachel Bulzan Therese Cote Ron and Linda Baum Ashley and Joshua Burgess Colleen Coughlin* Eloise Baxter Cheryl and Chris Burgess Amanda Coulon Gary and Melissa Beckley Richard D. Burkett Kristin and Douglas Creighton Diane Beem Rosa Burnett Eric Cummings Donna Bellinger Robert Burr Geraldine and Ronald Curtis William and Donna Bellinger Margot and Carroll Burton Michael Curtis Ronda A. Bennett Mary Lou Butler John Czachorski Lisa M. Berg Carol and Jerry Butzer Joann D'Addio R. Dale and Sue Berger Marsha and Greg Butzer Brent and Lori Dahlstrom Shari and Matthew Berger Caren and William Callaghan Adam Dake Carlota Berroa Puerta and Carlos Puertas Connie Cantrell Donna Dallaire Dawn and Roberto Berroa Marjorie Cargill Janet Davidson Diane M. Berry Central Management & Construction Corporation Lauraine Dedeyne Frederick D. Betcher Raymond Troth and Sharon K. Chambers Danielle Deering Elmer and Lillian Bettcher Nancy and Peter Chargo Nancy and Kenneth DeGood Laura Bettcher Melinda and Dewey Charter Larry and Cheryl DeHaan Hilary and Joel Bicknell Barbara and Donald Chase Lois and Ronald DeHaan Connie L. Bila Valerie Chase Sherry and Douglas DeHaan Diane Bila Dan Chatman Thomas R. Deits David Blovsky Christopher Cipriani Joni L. Dennis Jan L. Blovsky Darlene Cisler Marjorie and H. Wayne Dennis Robert Blovsky James and Tina Cisler Tina and John DePas John Boggiano Lisa Cisler Laurel Derby Brenda and Steven Bolin Deb and Gregg Ciurla Brad DeRoo Mary Borucki Mark Clancy Eugene and Coleen Dewey Kaye and Michael Boucher Tammy Clancy Mr. G. Robert DeYoung
DAVENPORT.EDU | 33 THANK YOU The Kalamazoo Campus Annual Scholarship has allowed students like Michael Stough to pursue his education without taking on student loan debt, an achievement he holds dear. On behalf of Michael and other students like him, thank you for your kind gifts and dedication to help students start, stay and succeed.
Panther Athletic Fund Donors
Mr. Bruce Dieterle Judy and Robert Foster Richard Haynes Paul J. Dieterle Kelly and John Foster Sharon Hayward Paula and Harry Dolan Judy Frazier Gayle and Kevin Healy Mary Donnelly-Milligan Nick and Demetria Friberg Beverly Hehl Don's Reconditioning Kathy and Ray Funk Kristin Heinze Douglas and Gloria Downhour Ellen D. Gallagher Robert and Lorna Hemmes Jerrie and Michael Ducharme Beverly Ganzak Bailey Henderson Jeffery and Selena Duits Abner Garcia Donald and Constance Hendges Rebecca Dukes Mitchell G. Garrison Connie and Gary Hendrickson James J. Dunne G-Force Fitness Dalan Hiett and Amy Selvig Brenda Dykema Joy Gianakura* Dawn Hill-Young and Dale Young Edge Protech LLC Annette Giancarli Diane E. Hobbs Kristen Eible* Gilbert D. Henderson Rev. Trust Joyce and Jack Hoekstra Janel L. Elenbaas Leonard and Sandy Gill Daniel and Dawn Hoffman Alvin J. Elzinga Cynthia A. Gillette Alicia and Timothy Hollern C Elzinga Claudia Givens Danita Hollingsworth Jerry and Joan Erdman Lucille Goerbig Kimberly Horne Judy and Gerald Erdman Debra Grasman Todd Horvath Ronald and Lynn Ericksen Christopher Green* Peggy and Randy Houston Ryan Erickson Paul Greenley Katherine and Glenn Hoyle Pat Essner Jeannine and John Grenfell Beverly Huard Linda and James Everidge Ronda and Gary Greskowiak Suzanne and Jeffrey Huard Mildred Everidge Rhonda and Edward Grochowalski Patti and Jeffery Huber Tracy Evink Sally L. Grochowalski Chris Hughes* Extramile Inc. Mr. Richard Grover Rebecca Humm Charles Ezinga Christine Grunewald Catherine and Chris Huntley Fairlane Dental Laboratory Inc. Karla and George Grzybowski Bette Immel Ms. Lisa Fata Cindy Gurr Peter and Martha Ingvarsson Timothy R. Fatum Suzanne Gut* Anne Irwin Joann Felten Kimberly and Billy Hall Cynthia Irwin and Clinton Lovik Ruth Ferrare Scott Hall Edith Jacobson Joan and Charles Finley Robert and Ann Hammond Tonya Jacobson Kelly Fischer George and Paula Hampton JLG Enterprises Laura and Steven Fischer Steven and Kim Handeland Kenneth and Sheila Johnson Suzanne Fischer Susan Hansen Molly Johnson Sarah B. Fisher Margaret B. Harris Nicky and Dana Johnson Kathleen A. Fitzpatrick Permmella Harris Patricia and Marty Johnson DeeAnn and Dennis Fleming Harry and Judith Hart Richard and Melissa Johnson Myra Fleming Lynn Hart Brooke and Todd Johnston Andrea and Daniel Ford Kristen Hartnagel Laurie and James Kaludis Michael Forynski Richard and Madeline Haynes Annette Kane
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Panther Athletic Fund Donors
Charles Karas Gary Manning Option 1 Credit Union Nicole and Kenneth Kastner Paul and Valerie Martin Arlene Orlikowski Kawasaki Precision Machinery (USA) Inc. Jeffrey E. Mason Thomas Orlikowski Michael and Suzanne Kelly Cody Mathieu Gustav O. Ortwein Kevin B. Deborah L. O'Halla Family Trust Cheryl L. Matthew-Elzinga Laverne Oslos Keystone - Quaker Collegiate Daisy and Randolph Mauldin Samantha Osterhaven Heather and Walter Kim Judy and Stephen May Elise A. Ostrander Roger L. Kimes Mary and Jeremy Maycroft Cara and Jeff Oswald Kiwanis Club of the Caledonia Area JoAnn H. McBride Ottawa Kent - Sparta Insurance Agency Lauri Klefos John M. McBride Teresa Ouderkirk Donald L. Klopcic, Sr. Richard McCune Kimberlee Palmer Kathleen Knutson Wonnie McFarland Pamela C. Means Trust Dolores Kocinski Donna McMahon Mary Panfil Francis Kolenic Courtney and Grant Meister Panther Futbal LC Mark and Michelle Kooyers Michigan Office Solutions Ella Parker Will and Rebecca Kowalchyk Kristin and Gerald Miedema* Parkhurst Chiropractic and Brent and Carolyn Kreiger Amy Miller Lakeshore Wellness Center Linda and Ronald Kreiger Patricia and Michael Miller Christopher and Jeanne Pashak Ronald and Texanne Kreiger Gerard Miltgen Jeffrey and Shari Pepper Kristi Kuzdal Paul B. Miltgen Steve Peterson Phil Kwiatkowski Steven Moore and Ellen Powers Steve and Sandy Peterson Susette and Gary Lake Gary Morris Pharmacy Care, Inc. Lameyer Plumbing Inc. Paula and Gary Morris Patricia J. Phenix Deborah and Rick LaMeyer Sandra and John Morris Suzanne and Jeffrey Pierce Leigh and Amelia Langkabel Sue Murphy Kimberly Pierskalla Catherine Law David and Deonna Muzzall Teresa and Gregory Pittman Grant and Susan Lee Doran and Sharon Myers Gregory and Lisa Poe Katherine and Matthew Lee Janine and John Myers Mr. Logan Poe Kathrin and Mathew Lee Jennifer and Jeffrey Myers Nancy A. Poggi Joan and John Leonard James Nagle Carol and Dennis Pohler Nicole Lesinski Jody and Frank Nagle Reggie and Michele Poindexter Veronica and Michael Levin Edwin Napieralski Kim M. Pomorski Leonard Liebman Valerie Neeb Rick and Nancie Poorman Mikayla and Marc Linebaugh Needleworks Inc. Connie and Ronald Potter Timothy J. Linnane Walter A. Neimantas Ronald and Connie Potter Lisa Marie's Cleaning LLC David and Pamela Nelson Jennifer R. Poulin Lloyd and Hazel Cornelius Foundation Susan and David Nemmers Mary and Paul Powell Matthew and Debbie Lockwood Kathleen Nester-Pohlman and Daniel Pohlman Lois and Gary Price Walter and Pamela Lockwood Kathy and Dennis Newton Progressive Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration, Inc. Tammi Loomans Nickatie Holdings LLC Jason Prowant* Jacqueline and Chris Loomis Kimberly Nicola Michelle and Murray Pulver Denise and Gregory Lotz Jan Nielsen Sarah E. Raney Marcy and Marcy Loveless Tammy and Larry Nielsen Rosamond M. Ray Jane and Kendal Lovell J.D. Nordstrom Candice and Michael Reamer Christina and Gary Lovik Natasha Norris and Craig Kopas Cathy Reavy Ann and Douglas Loy Rondella and David Norris Gary M. Reed Hallie L. Loy John North Retreats, Inc. Janet and Thomas Lupke Robert Nowak Leanna and Robert Rice Leorna Lynch Thaddeus J. Nowak Sandra Rich Gary Madgwick Eugene Obermuller Lynn and Kean Richard MAF Properties Pamela O'Neil David R. Richards Jean and Samuel Maggio Sharon and Richard Onofrio Thomas Richmond Richard and JoAnn Major Maria Opoku-Agyeman Patrice M. Riga Saxe and Thomas Saxe
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Panther Athletic Fund Donors
Dr. Linda and Dr. Harry Rinker* Francis Solinski Nancy and Steve Vanderlaan Charlotte Robbins Catherine and Gregory Somers Sandra and Donald Vanderwarf Michael and Wanda Robillard Mark and Kimberly Somerville VanderWeide Family Foundation Melissa Robinson Jackie S. Spetoskey Susie and Dan VanSkiver Fermin Rodriguez Stephen and Lisa Spetoskey Shirley and Robert Vansyckle Tina and Ernest Rodriguez Spotlight Productions Michigan LLC. Sharon and J.K. Verhougstraete Timothy and Heidi Roe Diane and James Staal James and Carolyn Viane Mary A. Roon Harold Stacy Danielle and Allen Vigh Kathleen and Michael Rose Kathy and Kenneth Stageman Rose and Gaetano Vitale Wanda Roshell Charles and Kathleen Stahl Harrie L. Volkers Jeane and Jacqueline Royale Dan Stangel John A. Vos Judith and Jeane Royale Malvina and Richard Stapnowski John R. Vos Tricia Ruffer Connie S. Starks Greg and Nancy Wagenmaker Pat and Debbie Ruhlman Jennifer and Patrick Stecco Edward and Nancy Walker Thomas Rumptz Roxane Steenhuysen Lisa M. Wallbaum Laurie and Tim Rusche Maxine and Melvin Steffes Kristine Walter Matthew Rusche Patricia Stewart Ralph I. Weber Latrice Russell Lawrence and Virginia Stoffer Laurie and Ross Wellman Lisa Sabin Cynthia and Michael Stone Phillip A. Wendecker Joseph Sant'Angelo Robert and Bonnie Stone Joyce and John Werner Irene Satterlee Sally and Richard Stout West Michigan Tractor Sales Michael and Kimberly Satterlee Shelley and Rex Stout West Side Beer Distributing Douglas J. Schenkel Ronald Sturdevant Jeremy Westcott Donald and Marcia Schmidt Stephen Sullivan Shelly and Rodger Westerweel Marcia A. Schmidt and Jane Lee Sullivan's Carpet & Furniture Janet and Scott Weston Jillene and Walter Schneidenbach Sheila Summers Travis White Lincoln and Paula Schoch Superior Foods, Incorporated Margaret R. Whitesel John and Lisa Schuemann William and Mary Sutton Dave Whiteside Alice Schuiling Daniel J. Swanson James and Terri Whyte Melissa and Steven Schuiling Susan Sweeny Joel and Heidi Wilker Susan and Steven Schuitema Gregory and Janice Swepston Judith and John Williams Ronald Schultheiss Anna Tanner David Willis Ellen and Ernest Schumann Tax Advisory Services LLC Stephen and Cassandra Willis Joyce and James Schumann Ashley Teat Stanley Wilson Jim and Cindy Schwartz The Law Offices of Scott E. Combs PC Toni Wilson Diane and D. Brad Schwent The Shoe Box, LTD Donald Wilton Angela Scopa The Toronto - Dominion Bank Wings Two, Inc. (Buffalo Wild Wings) Sandra and Michael Scott Edna Thomas Douglas and Stephanie Wirt Daniel Sessions Jeanine and James Thomas Cassie and Richard Wnuk Diane Sessions Jeff Thomas Shawn M. Wochner Linda and Eric Seymour Cynthia Tiggelman Wolverine Coil Spring Company Mary Ann Seymour Mary Tolbert Cheri and Thomas Wood Kevin Shafer Lisa Trame Todd Woodard Christy Sharpe Molly Trosko Cynthia and Corey Wooton Thomas Sharpley Denise and David Tutas Betty and Wade Worsham Donald W. Shoup Carmylia and Rodney Udell Alison D. Woytus James A. Shoup William and Doris Udell Nicole and Steven Wurster SM Service Corporation USA Sevens, LLC Laurie and Barry Zditosky Darlene Smith Judy and Tom Van Syckle Zeeland Blacktop, Inc. Janet Smith Marian R. Vandenbrand Pam Zuidgeest Stanley Sochanek Thomas and Debra Vander Lugt Robert Zuidgeest Marjorie E. Soderlund Clare and Roger VanderLaan
36 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW ALUMNI NEWS Regional Outreach: We mean you! By Catherine G. Rogg Director of Alumni Relations
In light of the new facility in Lansing Community College. The council is active and the great things happening at all of and enthusiastic. our campuses throughout Michigan, I If you are interested in serving on am excited to share that the DU Alumni your regional council or would like to Program is growing in the communities know more about activities in your area, we serve. In past editions of DU Review, please email [email protected]. We we have shared the names and contact are looking to build our councils, and we information of our Campus Alumni need your help! Ambassadors. An updated list can always In addition to our regional outreach, The Regional Alumni Councils being be found at DUalum.com. two other councils are being developed. The created to serve you are: The latest news in our state-wide Young Alumni Council is actively engaged • Flint Alumni Council alumni outreach initiative is the creation in the Greater Grand Rapids area. They of Regional Alumni Councils. These have assisted with Freshmen Move-in Day, • Great Lakes Alumni Council councils are being developed to serve volunteered at Homecoming activities, (Midland and Saginaw) graduates in each region and to provide hosted social activities at local establishments • Holland Alumni Council greater access to the benefits and resources and enjoyed a Whitecaps game. available through affiliation with each The Future Alumni Network of • Mid-Michigan Alumni Council local Davenport Campus. Students (FANS Council) is a brand new (St. John’s, Alma, Lansing and The Mid-Michigan Alumni Council initiative for students to engage with surrounding communities) is our first active council. Consisting of Alumni Relations before graduation. We • Southeast Michigan Alumni Council 11 members with three Lansing Campus view all current Davenport students as (Metropolitan Detroit, Livonia and Warren) Ambassadors as liaisons to the University, Future Alumni, and we take pride in them this council has held events such as a as we do our graduates! • Southwest Michigan Alumni Council Lansing Lugnuts game, an Uncle John’s Remember, the Davenport University (Kalamazoo and Battle Creek) Cider Mill visit, a Sneak Peak Tour of the Alumni Relations staff and the Davenport • Traverse City Alumni Council new Lansing Campus and a hockey night Alumni Association are here for you! with Davenport Panthers vs. Lansing Welcome back, Erik Dane! Erik Dane joined the Office of Alumni & Development as the Alumni & Development Events Manager. Erik is responsible for planning and implementing alumni events throughout the state. His most recent position was with Grand Valley State University in the Conference and Event Planning Department. A DU alumnus himself, Erik spent seven years with DU in various event-planning capacities before his time at GVSU. Erik holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Michigan Technological University and a MBA in Strategic Management from Davenport University. For the latest events in your area, please go to DUalum.com or contact Erik at [email protected].
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DU honors outstanding alumni
L to R: Barb Meconis, Bradley Bultma, Lisa Mininni, Keith Klingenberg (Chair of the DU Alumni Association Board of Directors), Peg Luy (Executive Vice President for Alumni & Development), Gerilyn May, Dr. Rick Pappas (President), Colleen Maire, Donald W. Maine (Chancellor Emeritus) and Joe Lascari
The 2013 Alumni Awards Celebration was held on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Robert W. Sneden Center. More than 120 alumni, faculty, staff, friends and students were in attendance to honor six graduates for their professional and personal accomplishments. The awards ceremony featured brief overviews of the awardee's accomplishments and an opportunity for all awardees to speak about their experiences since graduation. Chancellor Emeritus Donald W. Maine attended and helped present the Donald W. Maine College of Business Alumni Achievement Award to Colleen Maire, ’91. The awardees shared stories that were powerful, inspiring and emotional. They also expressed their gratitude for the education they received at Davenport University and one of its predecessor institutions, the Detroit College of Business. You may nominate a graduate at any time at DUalum.com/awards.
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Distinguished Alumni Award Donald W. Maine College of Business Gerilyn May, Managing Director, Ele’s Place Alumni Achievement Award BBA, Management, 1998 Colleen Maire, Loan Consultant, AmeriFirst Home Mortgage May recently joined Ele’s Place – a healing AS in Sales and Marketing, 1990 center for grieving children and teens in Grand Rapids – as its Managing Director. BBA, Marketing, 1991 She credits her DU education and incredible mentoring along with her professional and life experiences for giving In 1993, Maire joined AmeriFirst Financial Corporation as her a skill set that makes the Managing Director position a perfect fit. a Business Loan Analyst and received numerous assignments for Three years ago, the May family experienced the tragic and additional responsibilities and promotions, including serving devastating loss of her 17-year-old son. Through her grief, May as Regional Manager for several offices of AmeriFirst Financial learned the true meaning of perseverance, positive thinking and in western and northern-lower Michigan. She has earned the making good decisions. She believes that above and beyond hard company’s CEO Circle Award for being a top producer 11 times work, which is a necessity to achieve success, character is of utmost in the past 12 years. Recently, she was named a top lender for the importance. Equally important is instilling an attitude of giving back State of Michigan under the Michigan State Housing Development to the community and having a caring spirit. Authority Executive Director’s Club for her mastery of difficult, niche lending types of loans. Hy Berkowitz Professional College of Health Professions Alumni Excellence Award Achievement Award Lisa Mininni, Best-Selling Author & Business Barbara Meconis, Founder/Holistic Care Approach Systems Expert, Excellerate Associates BAS, Health Care Administration, 2000 ABA, Administrative Technology/Legal, 1986 DU honors outstanding alumni (DCB), BBA, Management, 1990 (DCB) Meconis is the CEO and co-founder of Holistic Care Approach, a multidisciplinary Mininni has taken her education and combined her professional natural wellness center located in Grand experience in a way that educates others to establish themselves as Rapids. As a Diploma RN, she came to Davenport to earn her degree successful entrepreneurs. She has created a dynamic business that merges in Health Care Administration. According to Meconis, this innovative social media, video training, electronic newsletters and concentrated program allowed her to learn the business side of health care and training sessions in Entrepreneurial Edge — a system that shows equipped her with the skills she uses every day as a business owner. entrepreneurs how to build their business in record time. Her business, Holistic Care Approach is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Excellerate Associates, was inspired by her desire to use her skills and education, as well as her interest in helping others advance themselves. College of Technology Alumni Achievement Award Outstanding Young Alumni Award Joe Lascari, Network Consulting Engineer, Bradley Bultman, Sr. Finance Manager, Cisco Systems Kellogg’s Company BAS, Computer Networking Technology, 2008 ABA, Management, 2005 MS, Information Assurance, 2012 BBA, Marketing/Advertising Promotion, 2007
Bultman was very involved in DU’s At graduation, Lascari transitioned directly from a year-long Business Professionals of America club Cisco Systems internship to a full-time position. He then contracted and, in 2005, won the state championship in the Entrepreneurship as a Senior Network Engineer for Apple, gaining infrastructure and category. While taking classes, Bradley also held down a full-time security experience in their fast-paced, high-security, state-of-the- internship in Finance at Bissell Homecare, and then a full-time art data center. Now back with Cisco Systems, Lascari is a Network position as a Cost Accountant at Kellogg’s two plants in Wyoming, Systems Engineer. He has continued working with data center Michigan. Bradley is extremely grateful for the flexibility offered by infrastructure, server load balancing and network security. He credits Davenport which helped him gain valuable work experience while his DU undergraduate and graduate degrees with giving him the still in college. He is now a Senior Finance Manager with Kellogg at knowledge and skills needed to succeed in his career. their plant in Pennsylvania.
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The Alumni Relations Office hosted a variety of events over the past several months. Here are photos of some of the fun fellow graduates and friends enjoyed! • Detroit College of Business Alumni Reunion Golf Outing • Great Lakes Loons Baseball Outing 1 • Lansing Lugnuts Baseball Outing • Summer Wine Down • Young Alumni Whitecaps
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1: DU Young Alumni enjoy a night at Fifth Third Ballpark. 2. L to R: Paul Beasley, Deborah Crudele, Susan Crkovski and Nick Travers from the Warren Campus play in the DCB Golf Outing. 3. L to R: DCB Alumni Mike Allie, ’75; Ken Kudla, ’77; Jim Outland, ’95; and Tom George reunite on the links. 4. Davenport alumni participate in the Meet Your Future Event during Homecoming 2013. 5. Lansing Lugnuts game.
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40 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW EXPLORING OUR PAST A look back: DU’s Lansing roots Like many of DU's campuses, the Lansing Campus started out as an independent school long before it had an association with Davenport University. According to a 1955 article in the Lansing State Journal, Henry Bartlett and E.P. Holbrook opened the Lansing Commercial College in 1867. That was just one year after Conrad Swensburg opened the Grand Rapids Business College. In both cases, the primary motivation was to create opportunities for recent Civil War veterans. More than eighty years later, in 1951, 1 what was then known as the Lansing Business University was purchased by Robert Sneden, Vice-President of Davenport Institute — beginning the association between the two schools. In 1954, the Lansing school was officially acquired by the Davenport Business Schools. Sneden, M.E. Davenport’s son-in-law, succeeded his father-in-law as President of Davenport Institute upon the 5 death of M.E. Davenport in 1959. Martin Wynalda was appointed Managing Director of the Lansing school in 1956 and actually purchased the school from Davenport in 1973, then becoming 4 its President. In 1979, Davenport repurchased the school. 2 1. 1963 Lansing Alpha Tau Fraternity During the 1980s, the Lansing Campus House. 2. 1986 Students working in a was the site of a series of expansions, computer lab. 3. 1910 Lansing Business winning awards for its adaptive reuse of unoccupied downtown buildings. On University 4. 1983 Lansing Campus Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, the official addition. 5. 1963 Lansing Business ribbon cutting took place for the nine-story, University building. 50,000-square-foot new campus building at the corner of South Grand and Allegan.
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DAVENPORT.EDU | 41 Keep in touch! CLASS NOTES Please keep your alumni records updated Professional and share any news with your fellow alumni. Email us at [email protected] (be sure David Broomfield, ’13 BBA Accounting, joined Grand to include your full name, class year, major Rapids Springs & Stamping as a Staff Accountant. and location you attended) or log on to: Kathryn Evans, ’10 Health Information Management, joined www.davenport.edu/alumclassnotes Holland Home in Grand Rapids as the Resident Assistant Team Lead.
Aimee Gilcher, ’13 Medical Case Management, was hired as a Medical Assistant at Grand Rapids Women’s Health Center. Engagement/Marriage Brian Bonzheim, ’10 BBA Sport Management, and Christina Dichondra Johnson, ’06 MBA Marketing, has been recognized Emelander were married on June 15, 2013. in the Michigan Chronicle’s 2013 "40 Under 40" list that honors 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are creating a movement within Christopher Cáceres, ’12 BBA Marketing, and Jennie their professional fields, personal lives and community connections. VandeVusse were married on October 12, 2013.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew C. Kennedy, ’12 BBA Lindsey Inman, ’10 ABA Management & ’13 BBA, and Adam Sport Management, graduated from basic military training at Sims were married in August 2013. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Tex. Douglas Patmos, ’10 ABA, and Jolynn Hop were married in Jennifer Kirkendall, ’08 BBA Accounting Information September 2013. Management, joined First National Bank of Michigan as a Senior Mark Peters, ’93 BBA, and Sara Stockwell, ’12 BBA, were Credit Analyst. married on September 20, 2013. Paige Lindberg, ’13 Phlebotomy, was hired as a Unit Tech at Jordan Slagh, ’10 ABA Accounting, and Tyler Miller were Holland Hospital in Holland. married on August 10, 2013. Kathy Patterson, ’10 Health Professions Billing, joined Justin Wohlfeil, ’06 BBA Marketing and Finance, and Tracy Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids as a Certified Nursing Rex were married on September 6, 2013. Assistant (CNA). Crista Shea Woods, ’13 BBA Human Resource Management, Sara Spore, ’06 BBA Accounting Information Management & and Timothy Holstege were married on October 5, 2013. ’08 MBA Accounting, was promoted to Commercial Lender for Manistee and Ludington by Northwestern Bank. Deaths
Ron Strachan, ’84 BBA, is now Chief Information Officer Kristine Early (Langkamp), ’02 MBA Management, passed managing systemwide information technology functions at away on July 16, 2013. McLaren Health Care in Flint. Darnell Edward Oldham, Sr., ’78 AS Management, passed Honors/Awards away on July 2, 2013. Mark Minder, ’96 BBA Management, owns Minder Planning Group, LLC, which was recognized as the Best of the Best Franklin Palmer, ’37 Business Administration, passed away on Financial Planning Firm in Grand Blanc/Genesee County for the June 17, 2013. fourth consecutive year. Justin R. Van Houdt, ’10 BBA Health Services Brian Miller, ’11 EMBA, was named in the Grand Rapids Administration, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 21, 2013. Business Journal's 2013 "Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders." Jacqueline Zinn (Nitz), ’76 Computer Programming, passed away on May 7, 2013, after a courageous struggle with cancer.
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For more information or to register for these events, visit DUalum.com/holiday or contact Erik Dane at [email protected].
Join us for a seasonal delight. All Aboard the Santa Train! Have fun reminiscing as you tour the Holiday Traditions Join fellow DU alumni and hop on board the Coopersville & Around the World exhibit and enjoy a selection of seasonal Marne Railway for an exciting holiday adventure. Santa and appetizers with fellow alumni, faculty and staff. his elves will be on hand taking notes as a story-telling Princess reads from the book The Polar Express written by Grand Enjoy these other exhibits and activities: Rapids native Chris Van Allsburg. • Shattered: Contemporary Sculpture in Glass • Family Art Activities When: December 14 • The Original Dickens Carolers Time: 1:00 p.m., train departs station • Visit from Santa Claus Where: Coopersville & Marne Railway Company • Children’s Garden Log Cabin Cost: Adult ($15.50), Child 2–12 yr ($13.50), Child 0–2 yr (free) • Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (Must reserve and pay in advance by calling Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 888-957-1580) See What’s Brand New. Any day. When: Tuesday, December 3 Any time. Time: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Shop in store or online 24/7 at Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park DUspirit.com Facebook.com/DUspiritstore Cost: Adult ($10), Child 3–13 yr ($5), Child 0–2 yr (free) W.A. Lettinga Campus 6191 Kraft Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 616-554-4767
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