Eastern Michigan University DigitalCommons@EMU Alumni News University Archives 1992 Eastern Today, Volume IX, Number 3, 1992 Eastern Michigan University Follow this and additional works at: http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news Recommended Citation Eastern Michigan University, "Eastern Today, Volume IX, Number 3, 1992" (1992). Alumni News. 150. http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news/150 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at DigitalCommons@EMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Alumni News by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@EMU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Eastern Michigan University's Magazine forAlumni and Friends "Home Improvements" HOMECOMING 1992 Volume IX, number 3 Eastern Today is published quanerly for members of che Alumni Association of Eastern Michigan University and produced by the Officeof Public Information and University Publications. Pleasedirect questionsor comments co the Officefor Alumni Relations. EasternMichi gan University, Ypsilanti. Michigan 48197; (313) 487-0250. EASTERN TODAY EDITORIAL COMMITTEE George G. Beaudette, director of alumni rdations Beverly Farley, acting associate director of university development Eugene Smith, director of athletics Jim Srreeccr, sports information director Kathleen Tinney, assistant vice president, executive division Deborah I. Kern, director of university publications Karen M. Pinon, editor Nancy J. Mida, staff writer S. Jhoanna Robledo, student writer Page4 Page 16 GRAPHIC ARTIST Deborah Wentworth c 0 N T E N T s PHOTOGRAPHER Dick Schwarze ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Reflections on Eastern ...................................................... 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Charles Fovenesi, '73, president Joan M. Colladay, '72, president-deer Schoolhouse Committee Seeks Artifacts ......................... 11 William Mays, Jr., '54. past president Michael Libbing, '91, treasurer Gloria August, '86 Lisa Bamberger, '88 1991 Honor Roll ....................................................... insert John Beleun. '60 Melonie Colaianne, '83 Parricia Fulton. '76 J.iyHansen, '83 Charles Jennings, '73 D E PART M E N T S Denise Kaercher, '88 Frances Klt7.er, '67 Bernadene Larkins, '83 Valerie (LcBeau) Mills, '75, '85 Commentary .................................................................... 1 Jack Minzey. ·50 Patrick Monea, '72 Nikki Niedzielski, '89 Ralph Pasola, '71 Campus News ................................................................. 2 Leo Turner, '50 Geralyn Vogel, '82 Steven Queen, student representative Sports ............................................................................ 12 Melissa Zick, student representative EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Association News ............................................................ 16 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS William E. Shelton, president Roy Wilbanks. executive vice president Class Notes ..................................................................... 18 Ronald W. Collins, provosr and vice president for academic affiirs Patrick J. Doyle, acting vice president for business and finance and treasurer to the board of r�ents Coast to Coast ................................................................ 25 Laurence N . Smith, vice president for umversity marketing and srudent affairs EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Anthony A. Derezinski, chairman James Clifton, vice chairman On the cover: Eastern Michigan University shows offits Robert A. DeMattia Thomas Guastdlo "Home Improvements" during Homecoming '92. Philip lncamari Richard N. Robb Robin W. Scernbergh Gayle P. Thomas e's time to come home to Eastern Michigan, and we've got a [IJ few surprises in store foryou. We've fixedup and renovated a few of the" rooms" in our "house" in time foryour visit to your old college haunts. I If you haven't been here in the past five years, you'll notice several new facilities and that some of the familiarbuildings have had"facelifts." Be sure to join one of the campus tours and visit the Gary M. Owen Building in downtown Ypsilanti, and the Corporate Education Center and Huron Golf Club just off I-94. On campus, you'll want to check out the renovations ro Welch Hall and visit Sherzer Hall, now beautifully restored. And stop by McKenny Union, now being remodeled to a student-oriented center. If you haven't been here forthe last ten years, you'll want to visit the Lloyd W. Olds Student Recreation Center with its spacious pools, indoor jogging track, and health club atmosphere. At the Quirk Dramatic Arts Building, you will notice many changes, including the addition of tbe Sponberg Theatre. George G. Beaudette Another addition to campus is the Coatings Research Institute. Homecoming is the customary time for alumni to come back to campus and reunite with their schoolmates and professors. It also is the time to rekindle the school spirit and pride you have in your University. Often, when we graduate, we forget what Eastern Michigan gave us. We forget that our accomplishments now are built on what we learned while we were in school. Giving something back to your University doesn't always mean donating money; it also can mean supporting the institution by attending the games and cheering for the home team, by talking about Eastern to prospective students, and by spreading the word that Eastern Michigan is a first-class institution. Over the years, Eastern Michigan has made a commitment to restoring existing campus buildings. While the interiors may have changed and the purpose of the structures may be different, returning alumni will still sense the atmosphere of Michigan State Normal College. Not only are we making a commitment to athletics, as evidenced in rhe renovation of Rynearson Stadium, we also are making a commitment to academics by refurbishing Pease Auditorium, restoring Sherzer Hall, and creating a beautiful, "pedestrian-oriented" home for students. We are making a commitment ro the coral Universiry. Come home for a visit. We're looking forward to seeing you. George G. Beaudette Director of Alumni Relations EASTERN TODAY J News School Literature Program Receives National Award Barbara Diamond and Margaret Moore President William Shelton displays the Showcase forExcellence Award. A Christa McAuliffe Showcase of implemented by teacher education was bestowed upon Eastern Michigan Excellence Award has been presented Professors Barbara Diamond and by the American Association of Scace co EMU's multicultural literature pro­ Margaret Moore. Colleges and Universities. The award gram. The program has resulted in signifi­ is named in memory of Christa The program is geared toward stu­ cant improvement for many students McAuliffe, the public school teacher who died in the 1986 explosion of the dents at the elementary and middle in reading comprehension, vocabulary school levels. It utilizes a multicultural development, reading/writing atti­ space shuttle Challenger. literature component co help minority tudes, and attitudes coward other cul­ This is the fourth Christa McAuliffe and at-risk children improve their tures. The EMU program was consid­ Showcase of Excellence Award won by reading and vocabulary skills and pro­ ered the best in the competition's ap­ Eastern Michigan. vides cultural enrichment opportuni­ plied research category. ties for all students. le was designed and The award, one of eight presented, Pease Auditorium to be Restored and Upgraded Eastern Michigan University is close comply with existing building and Phase I is expected to be complete to securing federal funding for the res­ safety codes and will offer barrier-free in less than three years. Future restora­ toration of Pease Auditorium, which access. New auditorium seating is in­ tion plans include an addition, cheater was constructed in 1914. cluded in Phase I, as well as reconfigured specialities (including sound system A $1 million grant, coupled with rest rooms. Electrical upgrades include upgrades and improved lighting), and $1.8 million in U niversiry resources, new telephone service, a fire alarm stage improvements. will enable the building to re-open for system connected to campus security, Pease Auditorium was placed on use. According to Daniel Klenczar, and emergency and exit lighting. the NationalRegister ofHistoric Places project manager, Phase I of the restora­ The exterior of the historic building in 1974. le is an excellent example of tion will include extensive exterior re­ will be cleaned and the decorative frieze a well-proportioned, classically-de­ pair work and interior refurbishing. repaired. Existing windows will be re­ signed exterior enclosing a mid-sized Once re-opened, the structure will paired and insulated glass may be added. auditorium/concert hall. 2 EASTERN TODAY ICARD Honors Campus Capsules Communities New department heads have been area senior citizens. Most of the classes Thirteen Michigan communities received Economic Excellence Awards appointed in Biology, Teacher Edu­ are taught by retired faculty members cation, and History and Philosophy. from EMU, Wayne Scace University, June 22 through a program adminis­ Dr. Douglas Shapiro, professor of tered by EMU's lnsticuce for Com­ and the University of Wisconsin. marine sciences at the Universiry of Terry Gross, executive producer and munity and Regional Development. Puerto Rico, replaces the retired Or. host of National Public Radio's inter­ The program, created in 1983 by the William Fennel in Biology. Dr. James view program "Fresh Air," will visit Michigan Depanment of Commerce, Riley,