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Building on the Legacy of Donald W. Maine Alumni & Development Peg Luy Executive Vice President for Alumni & Development [email protected] Michele Davis FALL 2015 . VOLUME 8 . No. 3 Executive Director of Grant Development [email protected] Louise Kidd Executive Director of Leadership Gifts & Donor Services On the shoulders of greatness [email protected] Jason Madden, MBA ’08 The cover of this issue of DU Review features a man Executive Director of Alumni & Development [email protected] to whom this institution and its communities owe a Nick Glaser Director of Major Gifts great debt of gratitude, and for whom our College of [email protected] Business and the new building that will be its home Sarah Mitchell Director of Prospect Research and are appropriately named. When the new building is Scholarship Stewardship completed, it will be home for the Donald W. Maine [email protected] Courtney Sorrell College of Business and its Entrepreneurship Center. Assistant Director of Annual Giving [email protected] The creativity and growth that will occur in that new Sara Hop, ’09 building will be an appropriate tribute to a man who Assistant Director of Alumni Communications and Development tapped into a great amount of creativity to achieve [email protected] tremendous growth during his 23 years as President Erik Dane, MBA ’07 Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Events and Chancellor of Davenport. [email protected] Among the many accomplishments achieved under Don’s leadership was the introduction Laura Macka Manager of Data Systems & Gift Processing of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the expansion of the Davenport systems across the state of [email protected] Mary Nelsen Michigan, the expansion of programs appealing to non-traditional students, the unification Executive Administrative Assistant of the University into one institution in 2000, and even the initial planning for what would [email protected] become DU’s new W.A. Lettinga Campus. He also brought higher education into the internet Marketing & Communications age when Davenport launched its online degree programs in the 1990s. Robin Luymes, MM ’15, APR Executive Director of Communications In the 15 or so years since Don’s retirement, Davenport has continued to grow and refine [email protected] as a quality institution, but the impact of Don’s leadership cannot be underestimated. As I Steve Landrum, EMBA ’13 Executive Director of Marketing have said often, we stand on the shoulders of the great leaders that have come before us, and [email protected] that includes Don Maine. We could not hope to accomplish our ambitious vision to be ranked Richard Crispo Creative Director among higher education leaders without the hard work that Don Maine first accomplished [email protected] between 1977 and 2000. Lyndsie Post, MBA ’11 Director of Communications We are about to enter 2016, when we will celebrate Davenport University’s 150th [email protected] Maggie Kennedy Anniversary. Throughout the year we will be acknowledging the leadership of great men who Communications Manager led this institution throughout the ages, like Conrad Swensburg, Michael E. Davenport, [email protected] Elizabeth Szubinski, MBA ’14 Robert W. Sneden and Randolph Flechsig. We also will see an amazing, tangible tribute Marketing Project Manager emerge on the southeast corner of the W.A. Lettinga Campus, paying homage to the [email protected] John Teichman tremendous leadership of Donald W. Maine. We hope you will join us a year or so from now Graphic Designer [email protected] when we dedicate the new facility in Don’s honor! Online davenport.edu/DUReview facebook.com/DUAlumni Sincerely, twitter.com/DavenportU flickr.com/photos/davenportuniversity Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. youtube.com/davenportweb President DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW is published by Davenport University, 6191 Kraft Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

2 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW (L to R): DU students Julia Mayer and Andrew Habasevich, Rockford Construction CEO Mike Van Gessel, Board Vice-Chair Ken Yerrick, Board Trustee Michelle Van Dyke, Board Trustee Bob Hetzler, Dr. Rick Pappas, Chancellor Emeritus Don Maine, Board Chair Frank Merlotti, Board Trustee Carol Van Andel, DU student Jordan Neuhaus and Dean Pamela Imperato line up for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Donald W. Maine College of Business building.

“I’ve been connected to Davenport for 44 Building on the legacy of Donald W. Maine years now. What we In December 2016, the new 60,000-square-foot Donald W. Maine College of Business building will open and continue the legacy of Donald W. Maine, who served as Chancellor have achieved is and President of Davenport from 1977 to 2000. His vision and the strategic initiatives he implemented helped make Davenport one of the leading private, non-profit universities in because of the the State of Michigan. Under Maine’s leadership, Davenport developed from a college offering only associate dedication and hard degree programs to a fully accredited university providing undergraduate and graduate work of the board, degrees in business, technology and health professions. Online programs were introduced at Davenport during his time, making the University the first in Michigan and among staff and faculty. the first in the nation to offer online bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Also, Maine oversaw the unification of three separate colleges across the state into one University and laid the Thousands of students groundwork for the construction of the W.A. Lettinga Campus. have been prepared to “We all stand on the shoulders of this man who served as President and Chancellor of Davenport for 23 years,” said Dr. Rick Pappas. “Don remains actively involved with the take their future places University, and we treasure his friendship and his love for Davenport.” Necessitated by the growing enrollment at the W.A. Lettinga Campus, the new three- as industry leaders.” story facility will allow for continued growth of academic programs in the Donald W. - Donald W. Maine Maine College of Business. It will also free up space within the other academic facilities to accommodate the continued growth of technology, health and arts and science programs. A new Entrepreneurship Center will be developed and housed within the new facility to guide and advise entrepreneurs ready to build and expand their successful, high-value,

DAVENPORT.EDU | 3 Above and Left: Renderings of the 60,000-square-foot Donald W. Maine College of Business Left (L to R): Dr. Rick Pappas, Board Vice-Chair Ken Yerrick, Board Chair Frank Merlotti, Chancellor Emeritus Don Maine, Board Trustee Michelle Van Dyke, Board Trustee Carol Van Andel, Rockford Construction CEO Mike Van Gessel and Dean Pamela Imperato.

high-growth companies and create more jobs. There will be flexible space available to support up to three companies in the Entrepreneurship Center’s business accelerator program. The atmosphere, which will be modeled more as a corporate headquarters than an academic building, will engage business students in real-world settings to prepare them for their careers after graduation. “I’ve been connected to Davenport for 44 years now,” stated Maine. “What we have achieved is because of the dedication and hard work of the board, staff and faculty. Thousands of students have been prepared to take their future places as industry leaders.” On a beautiful day in November, Davenport President Dr. Rick Pappas joined with Board Chair Frank Merlotti, Chancellor Emeritus Don Maine, Dean of the Donald W. Maine College of Business and College of Technology Pamela Imperato, plus board trustees and others to break ground on the new building. “I am humbled and astonished my name is on this building,” remarked Maine. “It is an unbelievable honor, and I am deeply grateful.”

4 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Students participate in Panther Prowl team building activities. Pounce, staff and faculty welcome new students at Convocation. Panther Prowl 2015 Third annual Convocation

To kick off the academic year, the Center for Campus Life kicks-off academic year planned a four-day transitional program right after students Convocation is the official academic welcome of students to moved in to help them ease into college. More than 400 students Davenport University, celebrated annually in academic regalia. The were led through daily activities by trained upperclassmen called 2015 Convocation was held at the W. A. Lettinga Campus in the Pack Leaders. Nationally recognized speakers presented on topics Student Activity Center for new, incoming students. This ceremony, 3 such as forming relationships, developing social habits, academic featuring messages from Dr. Rick Pappas and Dr. Linda Rinker, and financial success, maintaining proper health and wellness, Executive Vice President for Academics and Provost, introduced leadership development and familiarizing themselves with the students to their academic team and prepared them for their rich campus culture. Social activities were offered to break down and rewarding Davenport careers. barriers and build relationships. Events included a drive-in movie, capture the flag game, bonfire, dance party, team building trust course, scavenger hunt, mud run volunteer activity and night in the student center. 4

DAVENPORT.EDU | 5 Homecoming 2015 featured a plethora of fun-filled activities for alumni, faculty, staff and students. This year’s celebrations included a chili cook-off, a Zombie Run, 1 the Alumni Awards, the dedication of the expanded Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex, a football game, the Panther Ambassador Campaign and more! 2 With the second phase of the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex complete, a dedication was held on Saturday, Oct. 3, before the homecoming tailgate festivities and game. The second phase, made possible by a gift of 45 acres from Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, added a new competition field for football, soccer and rugby, plus track and field facilities. The dedication included remarks from Dr. Rick Pappas; Frank Merlotti, Chair of Davenport’s Board of Trustees; Paul Lowden, DU’s Athletic Director; and Steve Boshoven, President of Foremost Brand, Farmers Insurance. Afterward, DU hosted a Homecoming tailgate and an inter-squad football game.

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1. The 2015 Panther Ambassadors, Trisha Madura and Courtenay Tafel. 2. DU Spirit Rock gets painted for Homecoming 2015. 3. The new football team participates in an inter- squad scrimmage in preparation for the fall 2016 season.

6 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Davenport welcomes new Athletic Communications staff

Ryan Thompson and Ryan Hornack are the newest additions to the Davenport University Athletic Department. Thompson serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications while Hornack is the Athletic Communications Coordinator. The duo previously worked together for the last two years at Adrian College, serving in similar roles. Thompson and Hornack are in charge of all aspects of athletic communications, which includes the maintenance of the athletic LEFT: New Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Ryan Thompson. website (dupanthers.com), computer statistics for all home RIGHT: New Athletic Communications Coordinator Ryan Hornack. athletic events, press releases, video streaming live events for the Davenport Athletics Network and numerous other duties. enjoy the area and look forward to many great memories as a Thompson is no stranger to West Michigan. As a 1999 Panther. I’ve seen the commitment to excellence at DU and hope graduate of Grand Valley State University, he worked as a to contribute toward future successes.” student assistant for four years before serving as Assistant Sports Hornack broke into the field of athletic communications after Information Director upon graduation. He then accepted a an internship at Adrian College in the summer of 2013. He helped position as Sports Information Director at Northwood University Thompson with the publicity of 36 varsity and non-varsity sports, (2001–2004), Saginaw Valley State University (2004–2007) and which included production of information guides for 12 sports. Adrian College (2007–2015). Hornack graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2014 “I am very excited to be working for a bustling athletic with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management. He will department at Davenport University,” said Thompson. “I really also pursue his MBA while at Davenport University.

Davenport receives accreditation for sport management program

Davenport University recently received accreditation from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) for its Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management. The COSMA Board of Commissioners reviewed Davenport’s program based on the eight COSMA accreditation principles, which require an academic unit/sport management program to show that its program displays excellence in undergraduate sport management education and continuous improvement through COSMA’s developmental approach. Davenport University joins 24 other universities across the country with this accreditation, with only one other being in Michigan.

DAVENPORT.EDU | 7 Men’s Golf finishes second in the WHAC

The men’s golf team competed in five one-day Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) jamborees, consisting of 18 holes per round, during the fall season. The Panthers finished second in the overall standings, just four strokes behind Siena Heights University, with a five-round total of 1,470 strokes. Northwestern Ohio finished third (1,481), and Indiana Tech came in fourth (1,490). The WHAC also announced league awards after the final round on October 14. Seniors Mitchell Wandell and Jorge Benitez had a remarkable fall and were named First Team All-WHAC, tied with the second-lowest stroke total (362). Wandell also received the team’s Champion of Character award for sportsmanship on the course and was named Academic All-WHAC along with teammate Jamie Cattran. Senior Jorge Benitez (Zaragoza, Spain) excels in the WHAC jamboree. Over the course of the fall season, Benitez and fellow senior Mitchell Wandell both earned First Team WHAC honors and tied for second lowest stroke total (362).

DU Softball recognized for academic success by National Fastpitch Coaches Association

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its Top 10 NAIA Academic Team rankings for the 2014–15 school year, and the Panthers ranked fourth with a cumulative team GPA of 3.555. The NFCA also announced that 5,493 softball players across seven membership divisions earned NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2014–15 academic year. The NAIA amassed 410 recipients, and DU was represented by 14 players: Ashleigh Blovsky, Cayley Duddles, Cayman Gatt, Lauren Groendyk, Alyssa Koziol, Kyleigh Linebaugh, Emily Maves, Britt McLain, Sam Merren, Haley Obetts, Carli SanMillan, Sarah Schneidenbach, Lindsay Tasma and Sarah Wallick.

Senior Alyssa Koziol (Willow Springs, Ill.) was recognized for academic success.

8 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW (L to R): Darwin Mitchell, James Gustafson, Chrystal Badour, Kirin Krafthefer. Four of the O. J. DeJonge Middle School 2014–15 officers drafting plans for an upcoming activity they’re planning for the student body. Davenport to host first annual Michigan BPA Middle Level Conference Davenport University is proud to host the first annual is the leading career technical student organization for students Michigan Business Professionals of America Middle Level pursuing careers in business management, accounting, information Conference on Feb. 27, 2016. Middle Level provides middle technology and other related career fields. It is a great opportunity school students the opportunity to apply acquired skills while to be able to expose younger students to BPA and spark their participating in business-related competitive events. BPA interest in these fields.” competitions place emphasis on computer skills, teamwork, Davenport University has a long history with BPA having earned research and presentation. Students may compete at both the state first-place awards at 84 national BPA events over the past seven years. and national levels. Students from Davenport University will have the opportunity to “We are very excited to be hosting the first annual Michigan participate as volunteers at the Middle Level conference. BPA Middle Level Leadership Conference,” said Ron Draayer, For more information visit davenport.edu/mlbpa. Davenport University faculty member and BPA advisor. “BPA Davenport launches new 12-month MBA platform The Donald W. Maine College of Business offers a 30-credit Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in three different platforms through its global online campus and locations throughout Michigan. Along with the Competency-based MBA and the traditional MBA, students are now being offered the 12-month MBA platform. With this platform, students in a cohort format are given a predetermined schedule that leads to completion in 12 months. “We see the 12-month MBA as a way for companies to attract and maintain their high-potential employees,” said Dr. Pamela Imperato, Dean of the Donald W. Maine College of Business and College of Technology. “Cohort-based learning has long been shown to help students move through a program and maximize the opportunities for things like peer-to-peer learning and team building that are so necessary in an MBA program.”

DAVENPORT.EDU | 9 Alpha League members with Patrick Miles, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan

Alpha League brings new leadership opportunities to DU students

This past fall, Davenport University launched the Alpha League Global Leadership program, bringing brotherhood and leadership to men of diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds through philanthropy, scholarship, leadership and social/emotional workshops. Alpha League emphasizes the learning and application of African American philosophies and their interrelationship to college education and the global workforce. As a special interest leadership program, Alpha League is an organization for all men who have an interest in the history, philosophy and culture of African American males and who are seeking to learn personal leadership skills and form lifelong relationships. “I created the Alpha League Global Leadership program to give hope and tools to the African American male population in Grand Rapids,” said Terry Rostic, Senior Community College Admissions Representative and founder of the Alpha League. “There have been several nationally published articles that mention Grand Rapids, Michigan, as one of the top five worst cities in the entire country for African Americans. I never want to see my city at the top of any list that involves the worst place to live for any race. I believe the only way to make positive, lasting change in our society is through education and opportunity.” With 27 members this fall, the Alpha League has developed a wait list until more funds are available to support additional members. The group holds bi-weekly meetings called Global Leader Summits, where they have professional and personal workshops, guest speakers and brotherhood fellowship. The topics covered during the workshops this semester are commitment, personal vision, positive self-identity, life skills, social and emotional skills, moral character and work ethic. “I joined Alpha League because I knew it could provide the support I will need to be successful in my years at Davenport,” said Alpha League member and Davenport freshman Tommy Brown. “I want to be successful. I want to defy the statistics. With the Alpha League, I have a lifelong brotherhood that will never be broken. All of us will be successful.”

10 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Davenport earns fourth consecutive diversity honor

Davenport University has received the 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This marks the fourth consecutive year Davenport has been honored with the HEED Award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Davenport University will be featured along with 91 other recipients in INSIGHT Into Diversity’s November 2015 issue. “We are honored to be recognized with this award for the fourth consecutive year. Davenport University prides itself on the exemplary diversity and inclusion initiatives and its ability to embrace a broad definition of diversity at all of its campuses across Michigan, including gender, race, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, members of the LGBT community and others,” said Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Davenport University.

Advocating at the State Capitol

Davenport University students and staff from across Michigan spent a day at the State Capitol on October 28 to advocate for Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG) funding. Students met with a number of State Legislators, including Rep. Andy Schor and Sen. Steve Bieda, to discuss the importance of MTG funding and other pressing state issues, including jobs, road funding and healthcare. Also, staff and students met with Lt. Gov. Brian Calley while seated in the Senate Gallery. The MTG is a critical piece of funding that helps students who would otherwise take out student loans to pay for college. During the 2014–2015 academic year, nearly 3,000 DU students received MTG funding — equating to more than $3 million in state aid. Student scholarships and grants like the MTG assist college students with covering tuition costs without going deeper into student loan debt. Staff and students on the floor of the Senate Chamber with Senator Steve Bieda (D-Warren).

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Clockwise: 1. Traverse City (L to R): Back row: Tammy Flores, Rachel Dudziak and instructor Vicky Fagerstrom; Front row: Cindy Craig and Ashley Peterman. 2. Lansing: Strides Against Breast Cancer walkers. 3. Livonia (L to R): Schoolcraft Community College student 4 Maurice Houston, Davenport Senior Community College Admissions 3 Rep. Jennifer Salloum and Schoolcraft Community College student Christopher Ford. Both students are planning to transfer to DU’s W.A. Lettinga Campus. 4. Holland: Holland staff sprucing up Evergreen Campus news round-up Commons Senior Center.

Holland Livonia Holland Campus staff and faculty volunteered for Day Students spent the day at the Livonia Campus with CIOs of Caring on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. This is an annual and technology managers from some of Michigan’s largest program through the Ottawa County United Way, which corporations to receive priceless mentoring, information mobilizes volunteers to provide support to non-profit and feedback from experts in the field. Students enjoyed a organizations. This year there were 660 volunteers and 57 day of networking, receiving resume and interview tips and projects. The Davenport team consisted of Dr. Tim Pennings, participating in a panel discussion. This allowed them to Kelly Wandel, Frank Roder, Tammy Stachowicz and Rhonda pose questions to the experts about developing and initiating Prins. They spent the afternoon at Evergreen Commons a job search strategy, differentiating themselves from the Senior Center in Holland and helped with grounds work and competition, creating a public image through social media, planting tulip beds. answering interview questions effectively, speaking about their career goals and more. It was a day of intense learning Lansing and huge value to the students who attended. The Lansing Campus joined nearly 3,000 participants and 161 other teams on Saturday, October 10, 2015, to make Traverse City a difference by participating in the Making Strides Against Students from the Traverse City NURS 415 Evidence Breast Cancer walk at the Michigan State Capital. The Based Nursing Practice course presented their research to the Lansing team featured more than 75 participants, who raised Evidence Based Practice Council at Munson Medical Center over $500 toward the cause. The funds support a number of in Traverse City on September 21. services offered by the American Cancer Society, including transportation and lodging for treatment, support groups, workshops, research and more.

12 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW DU staff members at the KVCC University Center (from L to R): Shubhada Sagdeo, Kristi Zimmerman, Kathy Stewart, Amanda Hoxie, Amy Doxtater A commitment to students

At the core of Davenport’s success is its commitment Davenport University represents a new initiative to provide access to students. Equipping them with the knowledge, global to four-year degree programs through one of our Branch Centers competencies and values they need to achieve career success is life- and supports our mission to deliver quality education where our changing and a key aspiration of Vision 2020. Genesee County students want it.” One way Davenport is expanding and enhancing access to In the MCC University Center, Davenport has dedicated its career-focused education is by developing partnerships with classrooms and lab and lecture space as well as access to MCC’s community colleges to provide a more streamlined pathway for library, computer labs and more. students to earn a bachelor’s or graduate degree. In partnering with KVCC, Davenport became the first As announced last summer, Davenport established partnerships institution in KVCC’s University Center at the Texas Township with Mott Community College (MCC) in Flint and Kalamazoo Campus giving students access to dining services, the library, Valley Community College (KVCC) in Kalamazoo, with more computer labs, gym facilities and classrooms. partnerships to be announced soon. Students who earn their “We think the university center concept is a logical solution associate degrees at these community colleges will be able to to the degree-completion challenges that many of our students seamlessly transfer their credits to a bachelor degree program at face by providing new and unique opportunities,” noted Marilyn DU, continuing their studies at the same location. Schlack, President of Kalamazoo Valley Community College. “Mott College is committed to ensuring our students have “We are excited to have Davenport become part of our University opportunities to achieve their educational and career goals in Center. Davenport’s focus on degrees that lead to careers is very ways best suited to their needs,” said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, consistent with our mission here at KVCC.” President of Mott Community College. “The partnership with

DAVENPORT.EDU | 13 Dr. Pamela Imperato named Dean of College of Business and Technology

Following a thorough national search, Davenport University has named Pamela R. Imperato, Ph.D., as Dean of the Donald W. Maine College of Business and the College of Technology. Previously, Dr. Imperato was Dean of the College of Business at Bellevue University, where she oversaw 24 academic programs including a Ph.D. program as well as 11 undergraduate programs. In her new role, Dr. Imperato will lead the development of new programs while overseeing the operations and budget for both the College of Business and the College of Technology. Dr. Imperato served as a Director/Assistant Professor of the Master of Public Administration Program, where she launched the inaugural graduate program in public administration for the university. She also served as the Program Director of the Center for Healthcare, Nonprofit and Public Administration. Dr. Imperato holds a Doctorate of Political Science in Public Administration and Public Policy from University of Nebraska, a Master of Administration in Critical and Creative Thinking from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Emmanuel College.

Frank Merlotti steps in as new Board Chair

Frank Merlotti, retired former president of Coalesse and Steelcase North America, has been appointed as Board Chair of the Davenport University Board of Trustees. Previously serving as Vice Chairman of the Board, Merlotti succeeds Tracy Graham, who stepped down after serving as Board Chair for the last five years. Graham will remain on the Board and continue to provide his knowledge and support. Having sat on the Board for the last nine years, Merlotti is excited to step into this next position of leadership. Under his guidance, the Board will move forward guiding the University through Vision 2020 and exploring the possibility of a metro Detroit campus.

14 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Donna Milham honored with Tyrus R. Wessell Award

Each year, Davenport bestows the University’s highest staff recognition, the Tyrus R. Wessell Award, on faculty or staff members who have demonstrated the University’s values through their positive impact on the lives of Davenport students and staff. Tyrus R. Wessell was a devoted faculty member and administrator who served DU. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 90. Donna Milham, the 2015 recipient of this prestigious award, has been involved with the University for over 30 years beginning as a student in the EMS Paramedic Program. In 1985, she started working part-time at DU teaching CPR. She has served as an Admissions Counselor, Advisor, Assistant Registrar and, currently, the Registrar. “Donna has had such an important impact on DU,” stated (L to R): Grandson Jordan Sugiyama, granddaughter Kylie Sugiyama, Donna’s Dr. Marjolijn van der Velde, Department Chair for the Donald significant other Hosea Greer, son-in-law Tim Sugiyama, Donna Milham, W. Maine College of Business. “Her professionalism rubs off Donna’s dad Edward McNally, Donna’s mom Joyce McNally, DBA and daughter on others. Davenport just wouldn’t be the same without her Katherine Sugiyama. knowledge, her expertise and her kindness.”

Long-time Board Member remembered

James N. DeBoer, Jr., a member of Davenport’s Board of Trustees and a dear friend to the University for more than 40 years, passed away on July 5, 2015. Jim retired from the Board in December 2012 and is remembered for his invaluable expertise and wise counsel. Jim was a neighbor and close friend of former Davenport President Robert W. Sneden when he was asked to serve on Davenport’s board. His support helped shepherd DU through accreditation to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and he assisted with the merger of Davenport College, Detroit College of Business and Great Lakes College to form Davenport University as well as with establishment of the W.A. Lettinga Campus. His support also led to the creation of Vision 2015. Jim and his wife Joy were generous supporters of DU over the years and could often be spotted at DU events. They assisted with DU’s comprehensive campaigns and building projects and, in 2001, established a charitable gift annuity. In 2010, the Executive Conference Room in the Robert W. Sneden Center was named for James N. and Joy DeBoer. “Jim served Davenport for almost a third of our entire history,” said Dr. Rick Pappas.“He was a dear friend and committed supporter whom we will deeply miss.”

DAVENPORT.EDU | 15 A bright, sunny day By Peg Luy Executive Vice President for Alumni & Development

When you plan an outdoor event for early November in Michigan, you can never be sure what conditions you will need to be prepared to face. One year you might face a blizzard and the next you’ll enjoy a bright, crisp sunny day. For the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Donald W. Maine College of Business Building on November 4th, we enjoyed record-setting warmth under bright skies. The tent that might have been necessary to fend off icy precipitation instead kept us cool from the midday sun. That we experienced such warmth on a day dedicated to breaking ground for a building honoring Chancellor Emeritus Don Maine should be no surprise, as this project has received a very warm reception since the day it was proposed. The generous response we have received since the Investing in the Vision Campaign began just over two years ago gave this University the confidence to get started on its largest and most visible pillar. To be able to honor Don, a man who served Davenport with distinction for 23 years, is indeed an opportunity that we cherish. Although we have broken ground and the completed building should be ready for ribbon cutting and dedication in a year, the campaign continues to ensure it and the other pillars—the development of the College of Urban Education and growth of our endowment to benefit student scholarships—are fully funded. While we are about 80 percent of the way toward our campaign goal—nearly $20 million toward our $25 million target as we begin the third year of the five-year campaign­—we continue to need your support through gifts large and small; each contribution brings us one step closer to the full investment that Vision 2020 deserves. I look forward to watching this new facility emerge over the next year and to the opportunities it will provide for our students and faculty and for all of us in the years to come. Below left: The first bits of ground are Won’t you consider in the coming months how you could help Davenport to reach the finish line ceremonially “broken.” Lower right: of this campaign before we officially open the doors of the Donald W. Maine College of Business Shovels stand at the ready in the warm sun. Building? Thank you so much for your consideration, and our very best wishes to you in 2016!

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1. GRPS students Robert Brooks and Malik Kelley participate in the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) camp. 2. DU alumni Tori Brooks (’15) with Dr. Tim Pennings, Department Chair of Mathematics. Brooks spoke to students attending the Numb3rs Camp. 3. GRPS student Milan Merriweather in the Numb3rs Camp. Herman Miller Cares Foundation funds DU summer academic camps

When you think about children coming home from summer scientific presentations and prepare posters, culminating in oral and camp, you imagine them telling their families about camp visual presentations on the fifth day. Each day, different Science- fires, canoeing and fishing. But, do you imagine them excitedly Technology-Enginering-Math (STEM) careers were highlighted and explaining a visit to a murder scene, fighting off a ferocious dragon discussed by speakers working in STEM fields. or learning physics from a dog? This past summer, thanks to a During Write Your World Camp, high school students explored generous gift from the Herman Miller Cares Foundation, Grand real and imaginary worlds through written expression in multiple Rapids area youth did just that! genres. They developed their creative writing voice through a variety Davenport has a tradition of helping those who struggle in of activities, including prewriting, brainstorming, outlining, writing, math/English to move on to a career-focused curricula with editing and revising exercises. Activities were engaging, inspiring innovative, interventive programs. As a result, the pass rate for and fun in order to encourage the continuation of creative writing students in developmental math increased from 59% in 2011 to not only during the school year and college but well into adulthood. 76% in 2015 and in English from 55% to 86%, contributing Activities combined digital and print experiences to broaden their to a 110 percent increase in DU’s graduation rate. In this spirit, scope. They learned about document preparation, editing and Davenport wanted to create camps that would benefit youth design through the creation of an anthology. The camp ended with through participation. public readings and a reception for friends, family, staff and faculty. This past summer, Davenport’s new College of Urban Education At Numb3rs Camp, students participated in numerous activities worked collaboratively with the College of Arts and Sciences to offer geared toward making high school math a fun, hands-on exploration three Summer Academic Enrichment Camps (SAECs) that focused of the world. They studied probability by rolling dice, then applied on educating through experience. These camps will be offered again these probabilities to a game where they tried to find the best in 2016 and 2017. The three camps included: strategy. They were challenged to find the best route to either visit all • CSI Davenport Forensic Science (Biology-focused) or some given locations/paths (Hamilton and Euler Circuits). They • Write Your World (Creative Writing-focused) explored the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio to determine • Numb3rs (Mathematics-focused) how they occur in nature. Finally, they calculated the optimal path for a dog trying to retrieve a tennis ball from Lake Michigan. At CSI Forensic Science Camp, students applied laboratory The three summer academic enrichment camps targeted high techniques to analyze evidence recovered from a mock crime scene. school students from the greater Grand Rapids area who are By day four, students had solved the crime. They identified the traditionally underrepresented in STEM and/or are economically victim (via forensic anthropology and blood typing), determined disadvantaged. Grand Rapids Public Schools, Michigan’s fourth time and cause of death (via forensic entomology and examining largest public school district, serves more than 17,000 students skeletal remains) and identified which suspect committed the crime through 1,400 teachers. Each year, SAECs aim to serve nearly 100 (via blood-typing and DNA analysis). Students learned how to give Grand Rapids youth.

DAVENPORT.EDU | 17 Davenport University receives its largest gift in history from M.E. Davenport Foundation M.E. Davenport

Davenport University will receive a gift to its endowment Endowment will advance academic excellence, promote fund of $5.5 million over the next four years from the M.E. innovations in the professions and enrich the communities that Davenport Foundation. It is the single largest commitment Davenport serves. Funded projects will exemplify the tenets of in the University’s history and brings historical giving to an education at Davenport University that were so important Davenport University by the independent family foundation to to our grandfather. We are excited about the future of the more than $15.4 million. University and the opportunity for our family foundation to “This is an extraordinary gift from the M.E. Davenport partner with Davenport in this enduring legacy.” Foundation,” said Dr. Rick Pappas, President of Davenport The perpetual innovation fund, for which details continue University. “This investment by the Foundation will have a to be developed, will support academic and learning-related lasting impact on the University’s ability to develop innovative initiatives not subject to the regular university operating new programs.” budget, including potential initiatives which are part of the “There are special moments in the life of a university like University’s recently announced Vision 2020 innovative, long- welcoming new freshmen and congratulating graduating range plan. The timing also anticipates year-long celebrations in seniors,” Dr. Pappas continued. “Some moments are truly 2016 of Davenport University’s 150th Anniversary. transformational; this gift from the family foundation of our “Throughout its existence, the M.E. Davenport Foundation namesake, M.E. Davenport, is one of those moments.” has supported Davenport University as well as other Marcia Sneden, President of the M.E. Davenport community initiatives. With this gift, we are seeking to reflect Foundation, and Mary Sneden Sullivan, secretary/treasurer, the shared origins and values of both the Foundation and both granddaughters of the foundation’s namesake, issued this the University,” said Peggy Moceri, Chair of the Endowment statement on behalf of their Foundation Trustees: Committee and also a granddaughter of the foundation’s “The M.E. Davenport Legacy Endowment is intended to namesake. “The purpose of the endowment is to regenerate, in optimize the educational, professional and civic mission of an enduring way, M.E. Davenport’s founding motto: Make a Davenport University. The projects funded by this Legacy Living, Make a Life, Make a Contribution.”

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1. (L to R): Grandson David Meyering, daughter-in-law Laura Meyering, son John Meyering, wife Char Meyering, Jack Meyering, granddaughter Andrea Snyder. 2. (L to R): Steve Boshoven, President of Foremost Brand, Farmers Insurance; Jason Madden; Dr. Rick Pappas; Jack Meyering; Char Meyering; and Board Chair Frank Merlotti during the presentation. 3. (L to R): Board Chair Frank Merlotti; President of Foremost Brand, Farmers Insurance Steve Boshoven; and Dr. Rick Pappas.. Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex field dedication

On Saturday, October 3, the Davenport University community gathered to celebrate the expansion of the new Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex. To mark the occasion, Steve Boshoven, President of Foremost Brand, Farmers Insurance, along with Jack Meyering and his family gathered for a ceremony and lunch. Farmers Insurance gifted the land for the expanded complex in addition to the land they donated in 2012 for the baseball, softball and tennis complex. In total, they have donated 62 acres to DU. Jack Meyering, a ’56 DU graduate and founder of Atlas Truck Rental & Leasing, and his wife, Char, made a generous commitment to the University to name the new scoreboard and turf. Meyering Field appears on the scoreboard as a tribute to this gift. “After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Davenport was an important step for me in developing the skills to pursue my career in building a business,” said Meyering. “Davenport has built a great reputation for academics and now can provide the same opportunity for their students to excel in the sports as well.” The Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex will help meet the needs of the growing athletic programs. The field will be home to football, soccer, track and field and men’s rugby. This complex is an excellent reminder that life-changing experiences take place in and out of the classroom. Athletics are just one of the many ways Davenport students gain meaningful experiences to Make a Living, Make a Life, and Make a Contribution. Opportunities are still available to support the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex. For information on making a gift or supporting Davenport University’s mission, please visit davenport.edu/alumni-development/make-contribution or call Jason Madden in the Alumni and Development Office at 616-233-2593.

DAVENPORT.EDU | 19 Swinging to support student scholarships

Thanks to the generous support of 63 sponsors and 240 golfers, more than $100,000 was raised for student scholarships and athletics at the 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic. We greatly appreciate everyone who came out to play and those who joined us for dinner and the auction. We are sincerely grateful to all of our sponsors for their generous contributions, including the continuous support of our title sponsor, Integrated Architecture. If you were unable to participate this year but would still like to make a donation to student scholarships or athletics, please visit davenport.edu/gift.

20 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Major Sponsors: Title Sponsor – Integrated Architecture Beverage Sponsor – West Side Beer Distributing Lunch Sponsors – Fifth Third Bank & Fifth Third Securities Scorecard/Course Sponsor – Michigan Office Solutions Scoring Sponsors – Custer and Nederveld Putting Green Sponsor – Holland Special Delivery Golfer Favor Sponsors – Interphase Interiors and Haworth Cart Sponsor – Rockford Construction Driving Range Sponsors – Cascade Cement Contractors & Connan, Inc.

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Golf Committee: Jim Albers, Marcus Bradman, Mike Corby, Erik Dane, Linda Den Hartish, Damon Gonzales, Bill Lettinga, Paul Lowden, Jason Madden, Mike Volk, Bruce Wynalda

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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 2014–2015 fiscal year (July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015). Donors are recognized by the giving level as follows:

Investor Club: Gifts of $100,000 or more Leader Club: Gifts of $50,000–$99,999

David and Carol Van Andel Foundation Alticor, Inc. Fifth Third Bank Amway Corporation Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Creative Dining Services, Inc. M.E. Davenport Foundation Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation The Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Internal Revenue Service Kenneth and Carole Yerrick Rockford Construction Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.

Executive Club: Gifts of $10,000–$49,999

Area Community Service Employment Brian and Tamra Hogan Michigan Office Solutions & Training Council Howard Miller Clock Company The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Barry Community Foundation J. C. Huizenga and Tammy Born Saint Alphonsus Church Franco and Alessandra Bianchi Integrated Architecture The Source Catherine Buzzitta Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Townsquare Media Joseph and Susan Buzzitta Mary and Blake Krueger Michael and Michelle Van Dyke Cumulus Media Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga Varnum LLP Farmers Insurance Group William and Rochelle Lettinga W A Lettinga Investment Robert and Joyce Hetzler Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. Hi-Tec Building Services Inc. Frank and Susan Merlotti

† Deceased Italics — indicates donors that have supported the University for the last five consecutive years or more. *Denotes donor advised funds given through The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area ** Denotes donor advised funds given through the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund *** Denotes donor advised funds given through the National Christian Foundation

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Innovator Club: Gifts of $5,000–$9,999

James and Joy Albers The Estate of Ruth Kilmer Skytron Aquinas College Donald Lawless and Sherri Jones The Steve Van Andel Foundation David A. Brandon Foundation Meijer, Inc. Town & Country Group, Inc. Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation Metro Health Hospital Van Andel Institute Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc. Metro Health Sports Medicine Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc. Holland Special Delivery Jack H. Miller Dave Veneklase Initech Global, LLC Dr. Richard and Pam Pappas Russel and Mary Warner John and Judy Spoelhof Public Affairs Associates, Inc. John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation Ronald Rodorigo

“To say I was extremely anxious about returning to school after more than 24 years is truly an understatement. I am a wife and a mother and I work a full-time job. Since attending Davenport University, I have received amazing encouragement and support. I am completing my Associate in Business Administration. I have been on the Dean’s List since my enrollment. Without scholarship patrons willing to support continuing education, this would not have been possible. Your contribution has truly played a part in helping me reach my goals. I sincerely thank you with all of my heart.”

Patricia A. Robinson – Senator Glenn D. Steil Endowed Scholarship recipient

Ambassador Club: Gifts of $1,000–$4,999

Anonymous (2) Brooks Capital Management, LLC Eastern Floral & Gift Shop Advantage Benefits Group Builder’s Iron Inc. Dr. Scott and Susan Epstein Allied Brands John and Marie Canepa Rami and Rea Fawaz Arthur J. Gallagher & Company of Michigan, Inc. Cascade Cement Contracting, Inc. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. Association of University Programs Cascade Engineering, Inc. The Larry & Judy Fredrick Charitable Fund*** in Health Administration CBRE Dan and Michelle Georgevich Astroturf The Center for Physical Rehabilitation Gene and Phyllis Gilmore Auditrax, LLC Chemical Bank Gilson Graphics, Inc. Barnes & Thornburg, LLP Consumers Energy Foundation Mitchell and Jane Glover Scott Bernecker Dr. Colleen Coughlin GMB Architects-Engineers Joel and Laura Blanchard Crestmark Equipment Finance Gordon Food Service BlueWater Technologies Susan Crkovski Grand Valley State University Ron and Heather Boji Paula Cunningham Donald and Nancy Hamelink Kenneth and Stephanie Bovee Custer, Inc. Harder & Warner Landscape Contractors, Inc. Fred and Beverly Braun David and Karen Custer Hastings Public Library BrightFormat, Inc. Dr. Karen and Jack Daley Hauenstein Foundation * Brooks Family Community Fund Michael and Debra Door Doyle A. Hayes, Sr.

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Ambassador Club: Gifts of $1,000–$4,999, continued

Richard Holmes Timothy and Kimberley Long Rhoades McKee, PC Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Bruce and Deb Los The Charles E. Schell Foundation Hope Network Peggy and Donald Luy Wayne D. Sneath, Ph.D. Scott and Kimberly Huizenga Donald and Kathleen Maine SoundOff Signal Huntington National Bank MCPc Steelcase, Inc. Edward and Angela Igrisan Mercy Health Jerome P. Subar Foundation Interphase Office Interiors, Inc. Jim and Nancy Meyer Mrs. Judith Subar Earle and Kyle Irwin Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Robert Sullivan Irwin Seating Company Midstate Security Company, LLC Robert & Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund Trust Mark Iveson Midwest Construction Group, Inc. Tournament of Friendship Michael and Susan Jandernoa Donna K. Milham True North Insurance and Financial Strategies Jet’s Pizza MLive Media Group Uccello’s Ristorante - Caledonia Jeff and Rose Karsten The MSJ Foundation Universal Forest Products Foundation Kelly Scott Madison John and Barbara Myaard Brian VanBeveran Kent County Office of the Defender Northern Trust Roger and Clare VanderLaan Kent District Library - Wyoming Branch Old National Bank James and Mary Veldheer KI Furniture Walter and Felisa O’Neill Michael and Janice Volk Louise and David Kidd Panopoulos Family Foundation** Vos Glass, Inc. Mark and Michelle Kooyers Christos and Joan Panopoulos Shelly and Warren Westbrook The Korff Foundation Parkway Electric & Communications, LLC Shannon Witt Jack J. Korff Patterson Ice Center, LLC Thomas Woods Arthur and Alberta Kuhn Tim Pennings Bruce and LV Wynalda Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille WZZM 13 James and Clarine Lanting Todd and Lori Pitts Bradley and Lacrissa Zuraw Connie Lettinga and Robert Barto Plante Moran, PLLC Jeffrey and Trisha Zylstra Liberty Mutual Insurance David Poock Mike LoMonaco Putnam District Library

Builder Club: Gifts of $500–$999

A-1 Asphalt, Inc. Grand Rapids Public Museum Frank Novakowski Leah and Ryan Aalderink Jefra Groendyk Rich and Lisa O’Donovan Drs. Kathy and Edward Aboufadel Dr. Kenneth and Catherine K. Ho Joyce Penn Phillip Allen Mike Holtvluwer Mark and Sara Peters Michael Allie Isaacson, Miller Daniel and Sara Peterson Barry County Commission on Aging KSS Enterprises Dr. Dale and Terry Prondzinski Thaddeus and Irene Bembenista Betty LaCroix Mandee Rick Broadmoor Motor Group, LLC Lamont Christian School The Right Place, Inc. Thomas and Lorna Brown David and Connie Lawrence Dr. Linda Rinker and Dr. Harry Rinker Butterball Farms, Incorporated Lettinga & Associates, LLC - CPAs Gwendolyn Seay Jerry and Suzanne Callahan Tom Lonergan and Fred Buras Linda and Arlyn Sievert Clean Resources Bill Mackay Amy Stahley Lynda and Sam Cribari Master Tech Services, LLC Jacqueline D. Taylor, Ph.D. Debora Crudele Gerilyn and Jamie May Technical Academy Group, LLC Michele and Roberto Davis-Jara Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D. Todd Wenzel Buick GMC Dr. Lonnie G. Decker Julie and Andy Milanowski Albert Torres Delton District Library Brian and Megan Miller Jan Vander Weide, C.P.A. DK Security Matthew and Rachael Miller Aurelio Velasquez Ferris and Patricia Finerty Charmayne Mulligan Marjolijn van der Velde David and Judith Frey Kathryn Mullins Ann and Andy Vidro Dennis and Patricia Gillett Dr. Donald and Alice Nichols Alan and Carolynn Wright

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Sustainer Club: Gifts of $100–$499

Anonymous (15) Betty Deloach Margaret Kaiser Terry and Geraldine Abel Denise Derr Andrew and Heather Kalafut Adam Altman Pat DeVoy Robin Lee Kauffman Jonathan and Leslie Anderson Tracy Dill David and Beth Keim B & B Maintenance Services, Inc. Michael Dokter Harris and Beth Kiekover Jeffry and Lori Babbitt Maureen Downer Betty J. Kingma Robert and Kay Babcock Jessica Dunn Ronald Kinsman Lori Baker and David Koski Keri Dutkiewicz Debra Kiss and Randy Smolenski Jean M. Balcer Mark and Cynthia Eilander Judy Knapp Paul Beasley Embassy Suites - Livonia Heather Knechtel Janice and Lachlan Beatson Larry Engelsman Bonnie and Ronald Kopp Duane and JoAnn Bedard Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan Jennifer Krueger Ronald and Mary Berg James and Ginny Farmer Rick and Deborah LaMeyer Rick Berkey Robert Ferrans Joseph Lamontagne Roger and Jill Betten, Sr. Kathleen Finkler David and Kirsten Larson John and Kathleen Bissell Christine Fisher Brenda F. Lauer Randolph C. Black Warren and Martha Gant Linda LeSage Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker George’s Senate Restaurants Melissa S. Lettinga Mark and Wynelle Brayman David Gillespie Livonia Chamber of Commerce Kevin and Elaine Brazell Nick and Liz Glaser Sharon E. Long Frank and Patricia Brechbiel Joann Gray Lynette Love Debra Brondsema Hosea Greer Paul and Lisa Lowden Bryan and Debra Brower Mr. Donald L. Gusfa Stuart and Shelley Lowe George and Willa Brown Craig Haan Amy Lucas Roger and Esther Brown Judy Haase Jean M. Luoma, M.A.T. Thomas and Carna Brown John and Barbara Habicht Laura and Joe Macka Robert J. Bruggema Rachel Hahn Colleen and Mark Maire Donna Burns William and Vicki Hall Richard and Beth Martin Bushwood Golf Course Kelly Hanke Christopher L. Marx Theresa Cardon-Weiss Gerald and Lorraine Hardebeck Janet Maschke Michael and Lynne Carey Arthur and Betsy Hasse David and DuAnne Masselink The Carl E. & Glenda R. Welmers Charitable Fund*** James and Jayne Hayden Timothy McCabe Bradley and Janelle Carnduff Meredith Healy† Joseph and Linda McCormick Tim and Deborah Chenoweth Alan and Gail Hering Jerry McKay Jessica Cheriez Marylee van den Heuvel Jesse Medina Rudolfo and Judith Cifolelli Holly M. Hill Dr. James and Barbara Mendola Robert and Mary Clarkson Brian and Kelly Hobbs Daniel and Fawn Meyerholt Daryl Cliff and Diane Manko-Cliff Jeff and Becky Hoeks Michigan NonProfit Association Jodi Colby Marie Hojeij Scott Miller Lyle Converse Roger and Roberta Horton Kathy Miner Scott Cook Stanley Hreneczko Gary Mitchell Barbara A. Craft, J.D. and Dr. John Otterbacher Christopher Hughes William and Marijane Molag Anne Cramer Allen and Barbara Huston Jerrid Mooney Linda G. Crosby Ronald P. Igrisan Fredrick Morley James Czerew Josh and PoWah Isaak Matthew and Wendy Morrow Erik Dane Gary and Terry Isham Kenneth and Phyllis Neitzel Daniel and Kathleen Davis John M. Jaksa Mary and Rick Nelsen Paul Davis Amanda and Jon Jakubowski Kristy Nelson Jeniece Dawkins Frank Jasper-Stump Lynn Nelson Angeline De Santis Kirk Jewell Woldemar and Joann Nikkel Guy and Sheryl Dean Aphrodite Jones Wendy Norton and Timothy Westdorp David and Jane DeBoer Shari Jones Brad Nyhoff Anna M. DeLisle Lisa Kagay Janice and Jack O’Donnell

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Sustainer Club: Gifts of $100–$499, continued

Susan Offenbecker Richard and Mary Shirey Randall and Laurie VanHouten Marilyn Oliver Robert Shubitowski James and Juliet Veneziano Amy Ostrow Harold and Monica Skinner Venture Creations, LLC Duane and Betty Overbeek Michael and Betsy Sleva Valerie A. Villalta Judith and Steven Penning Mark and Debra Smith Peter and Natalie Villemure Kenneth and Ramona Phillips Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. James A. Von Ins, C.P.A. Patricia Phillips Linda Sorensen Mark A. Vroman Ms. Susan Porrett Linda Spang Dr. Elmer H. Vruggink Jessica Powers Terrence M. Start Kelvin Wabeke Eric R. Pung Scott Stevens Alan L. Walczak Rita and Edward Rahe Mary Sullivan Floyd Walton, Jr. Shawn Raymond Daniel Swartzinski Kelly and Bob Wandel Thomas Reeder Bruce and Karla Ter Haar Scott Wang Resendes Design Group, LLC Ross and Cindy Thompson Ruth Washburn Jamie Rhine Craig Timmerman Tyrus and Kathy Wessell, Jr. Frank and Sue Roder Nancy Titmus West Michigan Beverage James and Leanna Rollins Trans Tech Automotive Group, LLC Steve and Susan Wiersum Dianna Rose Kevin and Erin Tryon Susan L. Wilder Gabriel and Melissa Rousseau David and Danielle Tyler Amy and Robert Wilkins Patricia and David Sabol Richard S. and Suzanne Unger Ben and Bridget Williams Shubhada Sagdeo US Bank Michael Williams Thomas and Michelle Sall Dale and Diane VanAllsburg Jennifer Phillips Wilson McCall Salmon Gordon and Judith VanAmburg Lee and Marty Witt Jacquolyn Sawyer John and Patricia VanderHeide Arthur Wright Deborah A. Schoenwether Gerald and Diane VanderLugt Maria Ziegler Andrea Shacks Ron and Katherine VanDragt Sabrina Zoppa

Initiator Club: Gifts of $1–$99

Jone K. Aardema David Barnes Mrs. Tina Branch-Dawson Dennis D. Abraham Geraldine Barnes Sara Brondsema Edward Alberts Lesha Barnes Scott A. Brouwer Leo and Denise Alberts John and Gwendolyn Bartels Marsha F. Brubaker Lester and Patricia Albright John and Arlene Battjes Eleanor Bryant Joanne Alford Kenneth and Christine Beaujean Harold W. Bryant, III Kimberley Alleman Beverly and James Beckem Ronald and Suzanne Burrows William and Stacey Aman Kenneth and Nancy Bekkering Kelvin and Kimberly Busscher Deborah and James Anderson Jeanine L. Bellinger Lita Byers Martha Anderson Anne Benson Bartell H. Bylsma Robert and Christine Anderson Ronald and Suzanne Berg Lenora Bynum Charles and Sharon Andrews Denny and Jaye Lynn Bergers Orletta Caldwell Amy and Martin Angell Douglas Bergman Cardinal Health Foundation Inc. David and Corine Anthony Thomas L. Bergy, C.P.A. Becky Chamberlin Lonn and Patricia Ashbrook Ralph and Dianne Berndtson Steven and Sandra Champion Jill and James Avery Jerome and Doreen Bernier William and Linda Chase B52 Express Oil Change & Car Wash Better World Books Louise Chronowski Dorothy H. Badynee Karen and John Beukema Richard and Carolyn Chudik Patrick and Karina Bak Patti M. Bierlein David and Amy Clark Shevella Banks Joseph D. Bishop Cynthia Clarke Crystal Bankston Dennis and Belva Bobeldyk Kenneth and Dorothy Clemens Cheryl Barbera Dawn M. Bower Rachel and Mark Clover

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Initiator Club: Gifts of $1–$99, continued

Rachel D. Connell Laurel J. George Karen R. Jones Byron and Jacquelyn Converse Tim and Lori Gifford Robert J. Julien Mark and Mary Ann Corey Deann Giles Eugene and Shirley Kallio Steven and Perpetua Crawford Terika Gillam Timothy L. Kalota Jeffery and Trudy Crowley Kathleen S. Glovick C. Louise King William and Ann Cusack Garret Goosen Michael and Patricia King Donald and Barbara Czurak Annette J. Gootjes Daryl and Dana Kingrey Steven and Cynthia Damstra Raymond A. Gornowich Kelley Kipfmiller Randall H. Darnell Rodney Gouine Darrell and Cheryl Kirby Jessica L Dawson-Will and Dustin E. Will Stanley A. Gracki Daniel J. Klanseck Joseph and Loretta De Santis Michael and Therese Graham Michael Klosowski Steven and Lori DeForest Thomas and Linda Greenfield Mr. and Mrs. Doug Knapp Michael and Melinda DeJong C. Robert Gudbrandson Jay and Evelyn Koets Ronald and Katherine DeKiep John E. Gurney Delphine A. Kolacki Ann DeLeeuw Decker Mackenzie D. Hacker Gary and Cheryl Korman Gregory and Janice Despres Beverly H. Haglund John and Lynne Kotarski Robert L. Diamond Marvin and Delores Haight James and Eleita Kotke Dr. Betsy L. Diegel Catherine B. Haney Nicholas Kraska Jacob and Harriet Diehm W. Larry Hanlin Mark Lang Roy and Kim Dingman Erik and Boni Hansen Clayton Laturneau Nancy S. Doane Marilyn J. Hartley-Kik Carlos and Kathleen Ledezma Scott and Doni Driemeier-Showers Daryl L. Hassevoort Janeen C. Lemke Eileen Edwards Chad and Kimberly Hathcock Mark and Marcella Lewis Electric Sales & Creative Marketing, LLC Scott A. Hattan Marvin I. Libby Alberic and Cindy Emery Cheryl E. Haverdink Andrew and Alice Limber Dawn M. England G. Thomas and Dierdra Hazen David and Carolyn Lind Monna Essenberg Paul Hebert Valerie A. Lockridge Phillip M. Fascetti and Marcie Muir Mark and Terri Heeren James and Margaret Lothschutz Harold and Dawn Fischer Darlene Herndon Christi Lower Flint Alumni Council David Hewson Tonia Lowery Soraida Flores Allen and Karen Hibbler Henry and Geraldine Lucas Kenneth Fortier Don Hill John J. Lucas Gregory Foster Michelle and Jeffrey Hill Shari A. Ludwa Ronald and Susan Foster Kipp and Kathy Hofmeyer Jason and Jennifer Madden Maria Franco Mr. Michael E. Hohf Joyce L. Mannor Carl and Barbara Franken James and Ruth Holkeboer Albert and Cynthia Mansen Deborah Fraser Calvin J. Hoogstra Charles and Michelle Mason Lois Frazier Sara Hop Holly Matewicz Stacy Frazier Jones and John Jones Joy L. Horning Cynthia Matson David and Marni Fredrickson Raymond Horrocks Catherine McAuliffe Edward and Emma Freeland James and Cynthia Housel Brook McDougall Ronald and Jane French Terrelene A. Hovis James and Cynthia McGrath Laura Frey Kenneth Howe Michael McMahon James and Linda Fridsma Scot and Carol Hubbard Brandi Melkild Bradley and Joan Fry Thomas and Amber Hunt Leo and Janet Miller Lenardo Gambril Beverly J. Inderbitzen Douglas and Kathleen Ming Debra Gannon Bernard Jackson and Sharon Spencer-Jackson Mary Minjeur Aura Gardner Richard Jensen Gregory and Wilma Mitchell Arthur and Cheryl Garner Raymond and Sena Jingles Keitha T. Mitchell Kathleen Garrett Clara Johnson Sarah A. Mitchell James and M. Garvelink David and Susan Johnson Susan Mitchell Gregg and Debra Garver Lisa Johnson Samantha Mol Pamela Garza Warren and Elizabeth Johnson Timothy and Suzanne Monck

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Initiator Club: Gifts of $1–$99, continued

Kyle Moore Rockford Components Gary and Joan Titus Regina M. Moore Larry and Mary Roelofs Richard and Marjorie Tomczak Stephanie Moss Emily Rosenzweig Nick Toyeas Bonnie Mroczek James Rouse Joseph Trimew Alice Mulkey Stacy Russell George and Ingrid Tuinstra Michael J. Munson Ronald Rutherford Anthony Valore, Jr. and Judy Valore Thomas and Kristi Nessner Barbara A. Rynbrandt Jaime and Kirk Van Essen Net Plus Connections Brandy Rypma Andrew and Ashley Van Manen Roxanne Newhouse Jimmy Sabin Marvin and Toots Vander Wall Michael and Goldie Nicholas Robert and E. Ellen Sadler† Donald and Joyce VanDoeselaar Roxann M. Nichols Penny Sage Calvin and Pamela VanDyke Jack and Paula Nienhuis Willie J. Sanders Donald and Arlene VanGelderen Wesley and Mary Norden Michael Scanlon Laura A. VanRy Herbert and Carol Norris Hal Schichtel Jack and Gertrude VanStee William and Nancy Norris Michael and Marcia Schierbeek Randall and Gail VanVels Meghan Olivier Brian and Connie Scott Rolland J. Varner James Outland Kristil Semrau Richard and Amy Veenhoven Randall and Kari Patton Beverly Seymour Cara D. Vilders Louise Pawlowski Richard and Denise Sherman Calvin and Debra Vis Marcia G. Pell Aaron D. Shoemaker Duane and Kathy Vosburg Dan and Rebecca Pennington Lindsey Shull Tom and Mary Vryhof Nolan Peters Kristie A. Slancik Steven and Diane Vugteveen Eric Peterson Carol Duylea Sluis Janice Walker Bill and Barb Peuler Linda Smith Robert and Susan Walters The Pfizer Foundation Peggy J. Smith Mrs. Toria B. Ward-Gilkey Jan Phinisee Warren T. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ware Patrick and Deidre Piechocki William Snyder Nelda R. Warren Amy Pierce Randall and Arla Spaman Jack and Kathleen Washburn Angela Plainte Robert and Carol Spaman Ms. Cassandra Washington David and Shelley Plambeck Pamela Squire Catherine M. Wasson PNC Bank Bruce and Karen Sterk Rasheedah Wazeerud-Din Tim and Vickie Poel Mark Stewart Claire Webb Audrey Poole Mary D. Stewart Wells Fargo Foundation Jacquelyn Porter Brian and Laurel Stiehl Ralph and Michele Westbrook Gregory and Lynn Powers Robin M. Stoner, C.P.A. Barbara Westenberg Robert and Rosalie Pulaski Margaret A. Sullivan John White Janice Putt Michael and Shelley Swope Maryelise White Quantum Leap Communications, Inc. Janice Sylvertooth Alvin C. Whited Mr. Frank D. Radeck, Jr. Elizabeth and Jeffrey Szubinski Phyllis K. Wier Lisa Rader-Gulch Janet Taglauer Gladys A. Wierenga Gary and Donna Ranger Jean Tata Robert Wilkins David and Carol Reames Barbara L. Taylor John Wilson Terry and Laura Reese David and Ruth Taylor Shirley and Robert Wirth Dirk and Valerie Richardson Rick and Paula Terpsma Gary and Gail Wohlscheid Michael and Deanne Richter Marylee Thiry Gerald and Leslie Yon Tara L. Rietberg LaTeasha Thomas Richard and Barbara Young Richard and Barbara Rinella Kyle and Carol Thornton Craig and Helen Zeerip Kristin and Edward Ritsema Hubert and Tena Timmer Kathleen Zickel

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Staff Circle

Anonymous(17) Hosea Greer Sarah A Mitchell Leah and Ryan Aalderink Rachel Hahn Susan Mitchell Drs. Kathy and Edward Aboufadel Kelly Hanke Fredrick Morley Jean M. Balcer W. Larry Hanlin Douglas and Karen Mosier Paul Beasley James and Jayne Hayden Charmayne Mulligan Beverly and James Beckem Holly M. Hill Mary and Rick Nelsen Thaddeus and Irene Bembenista Jeff and Becky Hoeks Frank Novakowski Ronald and Mary Berg Marie Hojeij Rich and Lisa O’Donovan Ronald and Suzanne Berg Raymond Horrocks Susan Offenbecker Joseph D. Bishop Thomas and Amber Hunt Meghan Olivier Denton Bobeldyk Allen and Barbara Huston Walter and Felisa O’Neill Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Josh and PoWah Isaak Amy Ostrow Frank and Patricia Brechbiel Mark Iveson Dr. Richard and Pam Pappas Debra Brondsema John M. Jaksa Joyce Penn Roger and Esther Brown Frank Jasper-Stump Tim Pennings Thomas and Carna Brown Clara Johnson Patricia Phillips Jerry and Suzanne Callahan Aphrodite Jones Jan Phinisee Theresa Cardon-Weiss Shari Jones Todd and Lori Pitts Tim and Deborah Chenoweth Lisa Kagay David Poock Jessica Cheriez Jeff and Rose Karsten Susan Porrett Robert and Mary Clarkson Robin Lee Kauffman Jessica Powers Jodi Colby Louise and David Kidd Dr. Dale and Terry Prondzinski Dr. Colleen Coughlin Michael and Patricia King Eric R. Pung Barbara A. Craft, J.D. and Dr. John Otterbacher Ronald Kinsman Janice Putt Lynda and Sam Cribari Debra Kiss and Randy Smolenski Shawn Raymond Susan Crkovski Judy Knapp Thomas Reeder Linda G. Crosby Heather Knechtel Jamie Rhine Debora Crudele Jennifer Krueger Dr. Linda Rinker and Dr. Harry Rinker Dr. Karen and Jack Daley Joseph Lamontagne Frank and Sue Roder Erik K. Dane Brenda F. Lauer James and Leanna Rollins Michele and Roberto Davis-Jara David and Connie Lawrence Gabriel and Melissa Rousseau David and Jane DeBoer Tom Lonergan and Fred Buras Shubhada Sagdeo Dr. Lonnie G. Decker Paul and Lisa Lowden Thomas and Michelle Sall Betty Deloach Stuart and Shelley Lowe Deborah A. Schoenwether Denise Derr Amy Lucas Gwendolyn Seay Pat DeVoy Shari A. Ludwa Andrea Shacks Dr. Betsy L. Diegel Jean M. Luoma, M.A.T. Robert Shubitowski Tracy Dill Peggy and Donald Luy Lindsey Shull Michael Dokter Laura and Joe Macka Linda and Arlyn Sievert Jessica Dunn Jason and Jennifer Madden Michael and Betsy Sleva Keri Dutkiewicz Daryl Cliff and Diane Manko-Cliff Mark and Debby Smith Dr. Scott and Susan Epstein Janet Maschke Wayne D. Sneath, Ph.D. Ferris and Patricia Finerty Timothy McCabe William Snyder Kathleen Finkler Jesse Medina Linda Sorensen Christine Fisher Brandi Melkild Linda Spang Gregory Foster Julie and Andy Milanowski Amy Stahley Deborah Fraser Donna K. Milham Scott Stevens Stacy Frazier Jones and John Jones Brian and Megan Miller Mark Stewart Bradley and Joan Fry Matthew and Rachael Miller Daniel Swartzinski Kathleen Garrett Scott Miller Janice Sylvertooth Dan and Michelle Georgevich Kathy Miner David and Ruth Taylor David Gillespie Gary Mitchell Marylee Thiry Nick and Liz Glaser Keitha T. Mitchell Hubert and Tena Timmer

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Staff Circle, continued

Nancy Titmus Michael and Janice Volk Shannon Witt David and Danielle Tyler Kelly and Bob Wandel Thomas Woods Marylee van den Heuvel Scott Wang Alan and Carolynn Wright Marjolijn van der Velde Maryelise White Arthur Wright Aurelio Velasquez Ben and Bridget Williams Maria Ziegler Dave Veneklase John Wilson Sabrina Zoppa James and Juliet Veneziano Lee and Marty Witt Bradley and Lacrissa Zuraw

“The scholarships I received changed my life. I would not have been able to go to school to become a nurse without the support of DU donors. Davenport is setting me up for success.”

– Cassandra Hester – Droski, Lindsay & Meyers Endowed Scholarship and Martin Morales Minority Endowed Scholarship recipient

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.

Anonymous (2) Kenneth H. DeHaan† Kevin B. O’Halla† William H. Anderson James R. Doane Joan A. Peterson Sue E. Andrews Thomas E. Dulude† Timothy J. Pixley Anne M. Benson Ronald E. Falk Debra A. Ralya Franco and Alessandra Bianchi Larry D. Fredricks E. Ellen Sadler† Nancy S. Boese Carol E. Greene† Peter Secchia Ron and Heather Boji Norma A Hansen David Sellars Fred G. Braun Doyle A. Hayes, Sr. Bobby J. Springer Janell M. Brickley Barbara J. Huston Glenn D. Steil† Gail I. Brink William W. Idema† Stephanie L. Hehl Stotenbur Jack E. Brothers† Suzanne M. Kenyon Edwin W. Thauer Ellen W. Brown Ruth Kilmer† Lenora Triggs Thomas H. Brown, Ph.D. Keith A. Klingenberg Janice K. Twork Sharon S. Burgis David Ladd Fred E. Vandenberg† Sharon M. Buursma Wilbur A. Lettinga Lynne A. Vander Wall Joe Buzzitta Sharon Lettinga Marvin L. Vander Wall Linda L. Byington Jean M. Luoma Dave Veneklase Gerald D. Callahan, Ph.D. Peggy and Donald Luy John D. Waite Matthew C. Cawood, Ph.D. James E. McCarty Kathleen Warners Robert S. Chapla Frank and Susan Merlotti Steven J. Wessell Molly A. Charles Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D. E. Allen Wetherell John D. Cichy, Ph.D. Peter H. Moll Bruce A. Wynalda Cynthia E. Claus Diane Mulder Harold F. Zahm† Peter C. Cook† Michael J. Munson Michele Zuidema James DeBoer, Jr.†and Joy Deboer John H. Myaard

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Davenport University Foundation Scholarships and Program Funds

The Davenport University Foundation is tremendously grateful to the individuals, families and organizations who support annual and endowed scholarships at Davenport. 100% of all contributions designated for scholarship support reach DU students, assisting them as they work toward completing their education and attaining a degree. The scholarships listed here were available to award for the 2014–15 academic year.

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 Hearst Foundations Nursing Scholars Farmers Insurance Annual Scholarship Livonia Campus Annual Scholarship Accounting Annual Scholarship Flint Campus Annual Scholarship Lynda and Sam Cribari Annual Scholarship Alumni Association General Scholarship Foster G. McGaw Annual Scholarship Mandee Rick Annual Scholarship Amical Foundation/Donald J. Phillips Annual Scholarship Holland Campus Annual Scholarship Midland Campus Annual Scholarship Battle Creek Employees Annual Scholarship Honors Accounting Annual Scholarship Saginaw Campus Annual Scholarship Bob Clarkson Annual Scholarship Kalamazoo Campus Annual Scholarship Student Veterans of America Annual Scholarship Cindy Thompson Saginaw Medical Assistant Kenneth Krug Memorial Scholarship Study Abroad Annual Scholarship Annual Scholarship for the College of Technology Tim and Bob Sullivan Annual Scholarship Dave Veneklase and Family Annual Scholarship Lansing Campus Annual Scholarship Tournament of Friendship Annual Scholarship Davenport University Online Annual Scholarship LAUP Annual Scholarship Traverse City Campus Annual Scholarship Donald G. and Peggy S. Luy Annual Scholarship Linda Haberaecker Memorial Scholarship Warren Campus Annual Scholarship Donald W. Maine College of Business Annual Scholarship for Women in Technology Yvette Russell Annual Scholarship

Endowed Scholarships Alan G. Hering Endowed Scholarship Carol J. Adams Endowed Scholarship Dr. Donald and Alice Nichols Endowed Scholarship Alfred and Eleanor Dinsmore Carroll & Frances Streeter Endowed Scholarship Dr. James & Barbara Mendola Endowed Scholarship Endowed Nursing Scholarship Casey J. Cnossen, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Dr. Robert and Christine Funaro Endowed Scholarship Alpha Iota of Grand Rapids Endowed Scholarship Charles “Andy” Anderson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dr. Robert W. Sneden Endowed Scholarship Alticor Inc. Endowed Scholarship Charles and Stella Royce Endowed Scholarship Dr. Ronald Bartson Memorial Scholarship Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Charles F. and Helen Harrison Endowed Scholarship Dr. Woldemar H. Nikkel Endowed Scholarship Amy Barnaby Memorial Endowed Scholarship Chemical Bank Endowed Scholarship Droski, Lindsay & Meyers Endowed Scholarship Angeline Keller Endowed Scholarship Chris and Joan Panopoulos Endowed Scholarship DU Alumni Association Panther Ambassador Anna B. McPherson, RN Endowed Scholarship Colleen Wolfe Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Award Antoinette (Toni) Wykstra Memorial Endowed Scholarship College of Health Professions Endowed Scholarship Dykhouse Construction Endowed Scholarship Art and Betsy Hasse Endowed Scholarship Comerica Bank Endowed Scholarship E. Scott Derr Memorial Scholarship Aubrey J. Terbrack Endowed Scholarship Community Choice Credit Union Endowed Scholarship Ed and Mako Bauer Endowed Scholarship Bank of America Endowed Scholarship Custer Workplace Interiors Scholarship Edna Losgar and Marilyn Losgar Smith Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Daniel and Michelle Georgevich Endowed Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Batts Foundation Endowed Scholarship Daoud Foundation Endowed Scholarship Edward and Sandra Hanenburg Endowed Scholarship BDO USA, LLP Endowed Scholarship Davenport University Employees Endowed Scholarship Eleanor Spidell Endowed Scholarship Bernard & Jean VanderVeen Endowed Scholarship Davenport University Memorial Scholarship Elmer Vruggink, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Bernice G. Rudzinski Memorial Endowed Scholarship David and Judy Frey Endowed Scholarship Elton Carl and Margaret E. Twork (Underwood) Beta Endowed Scholarship David J. Steenstra, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Betty Igrisan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dearborn Agency (R. Putnam & K. Cude) Emerson G. McCarty East Endowed Scholarship Blaise Newman Memorial Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Emerson G. McCarty West Memorial Scholarship Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland Endowed Scholarship Dearborn Exchange Club Endowed Scholarship Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Brooks Beverage Management Endowed Scholarship Detroit College of Business Alumni Scholarship Entrepreneurial Endowed Scholarship Bruce & Lavina Wynalda Endowed Scholarship Donald and Nancy Hamelink Endowed Scholarship Fairlane Car Wash Endowed Scholarship Bruce W. Gilmore Memorial Endowed Scholarship Door Family Accounting Endowed Scholarship Fifth Third Bank Endowed Scholarship C. Dexter & Sandra Rohm Endowed Scholarship Dr. Alberta Muirhead Endowed Scholarship Flechsig Family Endowed Scholarship Canteen Services, Inc. Scholarship Dr. Charles and Sydell Pappas Endowed Scholarship Foundation Board Endowed Scholarship

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“My motivation for continuing my college career is, without a doubt, people like you who are supporting me. There is nothing I can say to truly thank you enough for your generous donation. You have inspired me to work harder, knowing that there is someone other than myself who is counting on me to do well. Thank you once again for your support that reminds me that my success in college matters.”

–Courtney Page – William and Beatrice Idema Endowed Scholarship recipient

Endowed Scholarships, continued Frank Breukink Memorial Scholarship Jason Bruso Memorial Scholarship Louis V. and Catherine Buzzitta Endowed Scholarship Fred E. and Gretchen Vandenberg Endowed Scholarship Jean E. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship Lumbermen’s Incorporated Endowed Scholarship GE Aviation Endowed Scholarship Jean F. Kinsman Memorial Scholarship M.E. Davenport Family Endowed Scholarship Geerlings Development/Scott Geerlings Jenny Engle Endowed Nursing Scholarship Maine Family Memorial Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Jerry and Judy Subar Endowed Scholarship Marble and Tile (Dr. William Piersante) George L. Young Memorial Scholarship Jerry and Suzanne Callahan Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Gerrit and June Kamphouse Endowed Scholarship Jim and Ginger Jurries Endowed Scholarship Martin Morales Minority Endowed Scholarship GM Lansing Women’s Club Endowed Scholarship John A. and Elinore Mulder Endowed Scholarship Marvin “Red” Brummel Memorial Scholarship Godwin Hardware & Plumbing Endowed Scholarship John and Judy Spoelhof Endowed Scholarship Mary Kay Lettinga Memorial Scholarship Gordon H. Poll Memorial Scholarship John and Mildred Burt Endowed Scholarship Mary Walsh Kole Memorial Scholarship Grand Rapids Press Minority Endowed Scholarship John David Endowed Scholarship Mary Warner Endowed Scholarship GunnLevine Architects Endowed Scholarship John Dishaw Memorial Scholarship Matthew Brian Feko Memorial Scholarship H.B. Shaine & Company, Inc. Endowed Scholarship John H. Myaard Endowed Scholarship Max and Micki Young Endowed Scholarship H.J. Heinz Company Endowed Scholarship John P. Keller Endowed Scholarship McDonald Plumbing Endowed Scholarship H.S. Die & Engineering Endowed Scholarship John S. Vander Heide, III Memorial Scholarship Meijer, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Helen Frays Memorial Scholarship Johnson Controls Endowed Scholarship MI Food and Beverage Assoc. (Deeb) Helen L. and Dallas L. Darling Endowed Scholarship Josephine M. and John Oonk Jr. Endowed Scholarship Henry and Carolyn Bouma Endowed Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Michael and Connie Lettinga Endowed Scholarship Herman and Jennie VanderLaan Memorial Scholarship Judith A. Lettinga Memorial Scholarship Michael Berry Endowed Scholarship Herman Miller Inc. Endowed Scholarship Kalamazoo Employees Endowed Scholarship Michael D. Allie Endowed Scholarship Howard Miller Company Endowed Scholarship Kane Group, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Michael D. Davis Endowed Scholarship Hugh and Melbarose Wichert Endowed Scholarship Kane Group, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Michigan Office Solutions Endowed Scholarship Huntington National Bank Endowed Scholarship (Grand Rapids Area) Midwest Health Center (Dr. Mark Saffer) Hy and Greta Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship Kathryn and Harold Zahm Memorial Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Interphase Office Systems Endowed Scholarship Kathryn L. Wiese Endowed Scholarship Mila Crkovski Endowed Scholarship Irving and Birdella White Endowed Scholarship Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Endowed Scholarship MJK Architects Engineers Planners, Inc. Scholarship Islamic Institute Expression of Gratitude Kenneth and Carole Yerrick Endowed Scholarship Ned Fawaz Expression of Gratitude Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Kenneth H. & Carlene R. DeHaan Scholarship Nichole Lake Memorial Scholarship Jack E. Brothers Endowed Scholarhip Kevin L. Rotman Memorial Scholarship Nilda Caceres Memorial Scholarship Jacqueline D. Taylor Endowed Scholarship Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Co. P. Robert and Charlene Vanderson Endowed Scholarship James A. Farmer, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Patrick and Katherine Mullen Endowed Scholarship James and Clarine Lanting Calvin Christian Schools Kristin M. Ten Harmsel Anderson Memorial Scholarship Paul Ames Memorial Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Larry D. and Judith C. Fredricks Endowed Scholarship Paula Brown - Warren Campus - Endowed Scholarship James N. DeBoer, Jr. (Metropolitan Hospital) Les Lindsay Endowed Scholarship Pauline Roskam Memorial Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Linda L. Benedict Sales & Marketing Scholarship Perrigo Company Endowed Scholarship James R. and Clarine L. Lanting Endowed Scholarship Linda R. Lindsay Byington Endowed Scholarship Peter C. and Emajean Cook Endowed Scholarship Jane Wetherell Memorial Scholarship Lisa Trombley Endowed Scholarship Powell Moving and Storage, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Janice K. Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Lou Holtz Foundation Endowed Athletic Scholarship

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Endowed Scholarships, continued Ralph, Berniece and Ralph, Jr. Damstra Roger E. Erickson Memorial Scholarship Tim and Diane Mulder Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Roger W. O’Halla Endowed Scholarship TrueNorth Companies Endowed Scholarship Rhonda Goodyke-Hoorn Memorial Scholarship Ron Zoulek Memorial Scholarship Tyrus R. Wessell Endowed Scholarship Richard and Gretchen Tierney Endowed Scholarship Ronald D. Brady Endowed Scholarship Universal Forest Products Endowed Scholarship Robert and Ellen Sadler Endowed Scholarship Ronald E. Falk Endowed Scholarship Van Dyken Mechanical Endowed Scholarship Robert and Ellie Kunkel Endowed Scholarship Rosemary Braun Memorial Scholarship Vander Wall Family Memorial Scholarship Robert and Helen Jean Schmiedicke Rudolfo and Judith Cifolelli Endowed Scholarship Varnum Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Russel Warner Endowed Scholarship Voetberg Endowed Scholarship for Robert J. and Inez M. McBain Endowed Scholarship Sandra Scoville (Flint Campus) Endowed Scholarship Students with Disabilities Robert J. DenHerder Memorial Scholarship Sara Lee Endowed Scholarship Volk Family Endowed Scholarship Robert L. Hooker, Jr. and Michelle Harmody Senator Glenn D. Steil Memorial Endowed Scholarship West Side Beer Distributing Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Sharon Lettinga Endowed Scholarship Wilbur A. Lettinga Endowed Scholarship Robert T. Orlikowski Memorial Scholarship Southeast Michigan Alumni Endowed Scholarship William and Beatrice Idema Endowed Scholarship Robert W. and Margaret D. Sneden Endowed Scholarship SpartanNash Endowed Scholarship William and Rochelle Lettinga Endowed Scholarship Rockford Construction Company, Inc. Stephen A. and Ruth Stream Endowed Scholarship William R. Heible Memorial Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Thomas A. Carey Endowed Scholarship William R. Kingma Memorial Scholarship Roger and Clare VanderLaan East Endowed Scholarship Thomas Deem Endowed Scholarship Wilma D. Brudy Memorial Scholarship Roger and Clare VanderLaan Endowed Scholarship Thomas F. Dulude Memorial Scholarship for the Lettinga Campus Thomas Fisher Reed Memorial Scholarship Roger and Clare VanderLaan West Endowed Scholarship Thomas H. Brown, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship

Gifts In Honor Gifts In Memory Matthew Iveson Jeff Gustinis Donald W. Maine Betty Igrisan Joshua Vandegriff Dan Litson Michael VerMerris Arstric and Ben Oliver Skyler Snyder-Pitts Janice K. Stauffer

Gifts In Kind Aquinas College DADDS Magic Bus, Inc. Meijer, Inc. Area Community Service Employment & Delton District Library Microsoft Training Council Eastern Floral & Gift Shop MLive Media Group Barry Community Foundation Gilson Graphics, Inc. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Barry County Commission on Aging Hastings Public Library Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille BlueWater Technologies Hope Network Putnam District Library BrightFormat, Inc. Kent District Library - Wyoming Branch Saint Alphonsus Church Broadmoor Motor Group, LLC KI Furniture The Source BZP Pro Lamont Christian School Townsquare Media Cumulus Media Maple Hill Golf Course, Inc. Uccello’s Ristorante - Caledonia

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Panther Athletic Fund Club

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.

Banner Advertisers Rosemary Cheslock Jane Garner B52 Express Oil Change & Car Wash Frank and Frances Ciaramitaro Lucille Goerbig Berger Chevrolet James and Tina Cisler James and Betty Gonyo Big Apple Bagels Lori and Doug Clancy Thomas and Christine Gooch Broadmoor Motor Group, LLC Michael Clay Goodman Dairy Farm, LLC The Center for Physical Rehabilitation Clean Resources Danielle Greear Hi-Tec Building Services Troy and Louann Click James and Virginia Green Jet’s Pizza Virginia Click Ronald Green Jostens Mr. and Mrs. Dave O. Clouse Timothy and Karen Green Metro Health Sports Medicine J.M. Clouse Edward and Rhonda Grochowalski Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Paul and Amy Clouse Glen and Janet Haight Parkway Electric & Communications, LLC David and Laura Coletta Richard and Teri Hanchon Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille Charles and Dawn Collard Andrea Hartman Dannie and Robin Collins Ricky and Nancy Hayes Sue and Tom Cowen Richard M. Haynes Panther Athletic Fund Donors Victoria Creechan Constance and Robert Heintz 7-Eleven CRS Sales Enterprises, LLC Robert and Kristine Heintz Orison and Addie Abel Lynnette and Daniel Cunningham Constance and Donald Hendges Absolute Advertising Kathleen Dattulo Henn Film Company, LLC Albert and Vivian Albanese Curtis Davis Earl Hilaski David and Melissa Allen Debeau Construction Jerry and Pamela Hoag AMG Business Centers James and Penny Debeau Howard and Linda Hoffenkamp Edward Anderson Michael and Mary Debeau Gerald and Linda Hoge Lindsay Andrade Barbara Deckinga Michael Hoge Phillip and Victoria Annese Frederic and Sary Denise Michael Holtvluwer Glenn and Sylvia Baird Karlyn Deveau Kevin and Shellie Hubert Jovita Baker Norman DeVries Melvin and Jule Huhn Todd and Lisa Baker Steven DeVries Timothy and Susie Hulst Susan Baranski Miranda Doan Catherine and Chris Huntley Gerald Bargowski Kirk and Barb Doane Arlyn Jansen Bruce and Eloise Baxter Therese and Ernst Drawert Evan Jansen Matthew S. and Shari Berger James J. Dunne Gregory and Lynda Jansen Robert and Linda Beukema John Durkin Henry and Suzette Jaskie Robert Blovsky John and Shelanne Durkin Christine Johnson Denton Bobeldyk Rohan Eli Jerry and Denise Johnson Robert Boerema Rupert Eli Kenneth S. Johnson Edward and Arlene Boss Janine Eloff Charles Karas Scott Boss John and Phyllis Elzinga Keb Management Services, LLC Shawn and Kristine Bowen Richard and Judy Epstein George Kelly Mary K. Boyd Etna Supply Company Steven and Deborah Kissane John Brandt Fairlane Dental Laboratory, Inc. Dorthy Koblack Tina Brandt Timothy Fatum Francis Kolenic Alan and Dawn Brinningstaull Allen and Vicki Filipski Carolyn Koszegi Ashley and Joshua Burgess Arlene Ann Filipski and Catherine M. Steller Katherine Kuzava Carol Butzer Paul and Mary Filipski Laux Construction Marsha Butzer Donald and Joan Foote Bruce Lester Celebration Cinema Phyllis Ford Scott Livingston Raymond Troth and Sharon K. Chambers Edwin and Sally Gall Robin Logtenberg Peter and Nanvy Chargo Ellen Gallagher The Lovelace Family

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“I am genuinely thankful for all the amazing DU donors and supporters who give to the General Scholarship Fund. The scholarships I received from DU really made a difference not only in my education, but my life.”

–Emily Gatlin – Foundation Board Endowed Scholarship recipient

Panther Athletic Fund Donors, continued Sharon Loveless Leo Petronis Eric and Jodee Springer Peggy and Donald Luy Jeffrey and Suzanne Pierce David and Sheri Springvloed Joanne and Arlin Maas George and Gail Powell George and Judy Springvloed James and Shari Madison Georgia A. Powell Tomalynne Srabian Richard and Janet Magsig Precision Label, Inc. Marvin Steffes Richard Todd Magsig Harry Prellwitz Maxine and Melvin Steffes Debbie Malone Bennett Price Jean Stewart Patsylee and Kate Malone Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Geraldine Priebe Lawrence and Virginia Stoffer Ron Mandernach Jeffrey Rahrig Renee and Jason Stuller Gary Manning Thomas and Sharon Reamer William and Mary Sutton Dave and Therese Markowitz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reister Heather and Christopher Sypien John E. Matthew Remax of Michigan D. Richard and Patricia Teachout Donald and Phyllis Maves Mark and Lynn Rocca Toni Thomley Joseph and Lynda Mayberry Lt. Col. Dale and Helene Rodenroth Lyndsay and Eric Truskoski Dale and Annlyn McKenzie Rodenroth Motors Shawn and Cassandra Tyll Ross and Denise McLain Gerald and Linda Romito Kelly and Jeff Vander Ark Mary Jo and Rod Meade Kathleen and Michael Rose Tim VanderWiere Drs. Tim R. Meade and Jere Booth Meade Jean and Jacqueline Royale Harry and Diane VanDyk Zachary Miedema David and Lynda Jo Rypma Tom and Judy VanSyckle Patricia Miller Ann Sbeity Marilyn Velten Miller Welding Supply Company Domenico Scalzo and Antonia Nitti Clark and Meribeth VerHulst Mills Products Mario Scalzo James and Carolyn Viane Mark and Tiffany Minder Kenneth and Shelley Schmaltz Scott and Laurie Vicari Monsanto Fund Andrew Schneider Barbara Victory Rhona Morris J. A. Schneider, Jr. and P. J. Morrison-Schneider Russell and Christine Visner Leah and James Morse Mr. and Mrs. John A. Schneider John and Janet Vigna Shawn and Kristina Morton John and Lisa Schuemann Laurie Wellman Douglas and Karen Mosier Alice Schuiling West End Body Shop, LLC Sue Murphy Melissa and Steven Schuiling Dave and Susan Whiteside James and Dianne Nanni Susan Schuitema Ruth Wilson Donna Nichols and Tamara Babcock John and Dolores Schultz Dr. Donald Wilton Patrick and Mercedes Nicosia Steve and Karin Schultz Winberg Construction, Inc. J.D. Nordstrom Thomas and Janice Seal Jerome and Gertrude Wisniewski John and Tonia North Mary Ann Seymour David and Anne Wynalda-Swink Mike and Geraldine Ocsai Victor and Lynne Shepherd Marcia Young Daniel and Candice Oosdyke Donna A. Sinnema Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Zylstra Ottawa Kent - Sparta Insurance Agency Frank Sleger Wendy Zylstra Thomas and Deborah Pavlak Sluiter, VanGessel, Winther & Carlson, PC Vincent Zerillo Jeffrey and Shari Pepper Darlene E. Smith Josephine A. Zerrillo Debra Peters Southgate Process Equipment, Inc. Frank and Jonneal Petravicius Stephen and Lisa Spetoskey

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Inspiring Minds, Igniting Careers, Investing in the Vision Campaign

Our sincere thanks to these early donors, who since 2012–13, have made commitments to the Inspiring Minds, Igniting Careers, Investing in the Vision campaign. Your generosity has helped us achieve $19.7 million in gifts and pledges toward our $25 million goal in just two years. For further information about how you can be part of this campaign, please contact the Office of Alumni & Development at 616-233-3413.

Anonymous (3) The Hearst Foundations Julie and Andy Milanowski Michael Allie Herman Miller Cares Brian and Megan Miller Allied Brands Robert and Joyce Hetzler Jack H. Miller Amway Corporation Hi-Tec Building Services, Inc. Mary and Rick Nelsen Franco and Alessandra Bianchi Howard Miller Clock Company Net Plus Connections Joel and Laura Blanchard Stanley Hreneczko Dr. Donald and Alice Nichols Ron and Heather Boji Gregg and Kimberly Hughes The Estate of Kevin O’Halla Kenneth and Stephanie Bovee Scott and Kimberly Huizenga Walter and Felisa O’Neill Debra Brondsema Initech Global, LLC Christos and Joan Panopoulos Kimberly A. Bruyn Interphase Office Interiors, Inc. Panopoulos Family Foundation* Butterball Farms, Incorporated Mike and Sue Jandernoa Fund** Dr. Richard and Pam Pappas Theresa Cardon-Weiss Jerome P. Subar Foundation Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation Bradley and Janelle Carnduff Kirk Jewell Resendes Design Group, LLC Consumers Energy Foundation Lisa Johnson The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Creative Dining Services, Inc. Mr. Timothy L. Kalota Richards Gift Fund* Paula Cunningham The Estate of Ruth Kilmer Mandee Rick Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Rockford Construction David A. Brandon Foundation Mark and Michelle Kooyers Frank and Sue Roder David and Carol Van Andel Foundation KPMG, LLP Ronald Rodorigo Danielle DeLonge Mary and Blake Krueger Peter F. Secchia Family Department of Defense - James and Clarine Lanting Michael and Betsy Sleva National Security Administration The Larry and Judy Fredricks Charitable Fund*** Shallan Spielmaker The Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation Donald Lawless and Sherri Jones State Farm Companies Foundation Michael and Debra Door David and Connie Lawrence Steelcase Foundation Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc. Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga Steelcase, Inc. Dr. Scott and Susan Epstein William and Rochelle Lettinga LaTeasha Thomas The Estate of Richard Faber Livonia Chamber of Commerce David and Danielle Tyler Farmers Insurance Group Bruce and Deb Los Michael and Michelle Van Dyke Rami and Rea Fawaz Stuart and Shelley Lowe Michael and Gayle Van Gessel Fifth Third Bank Peggy and Donald Luy Dave A. Veneklase Family Flint Alumni Council Donald and Kathleen Maine Ann and Andy Vidro Kenneth Fortier Master Tech Services, LLC Mark A. Vroman Freddolino Family Fund* Gerilyn and Jamie May Steven and Beverly Wall Frey Foundation Tom and Jackie McGovern Russel and Mary Warner Ellen M. Gallavan Jerry McKay Shelly and Warren Westbrook Gordon Food Service M. E. Davenport Foundation Jennifer Phillips Wilson Rodney Gouine The Meijer Foundation Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Tracy and Kerie Graham Frank and Susan Merlotti Kenneth and Carole Yerrick John Greenfield Jim and Nancy Meyer Bradley and Lacrissa Zuraw Doyle A. Hayes, Sr. Char and Jack Meyering Haworth, Inc. Michigan Office Solutions Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D.

* Denotes donor advised funds given through the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ** Denotes donor advised funds given through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation *** Denotes donors advised funds given through the National Christian Foundation

36 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Persevering through challenges As we look toward the 150th Anniversary of Davenport University, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our graduates. Some graduates, though, are not only recognizing the end of their college career, but also their efforts to overcome difficult life challenges. Jason Madden, MBA ’08, Executive Director As a first-generation college student, Aaron Heikkila, ’13, grew up in Battle Creek. of Alumni & Development Aaron knew that his journey after high school would take a lot of hard work and perseverance. He attended Michigan Tech for two years but decided to go in a different direction. He needed discipline, focus and new skills. He joined the U.S. Army and served for four years in an IT role. He was able to use the skills he learned in the army to get ahead at DU. He started taking classes at the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo campuses. But, since he didn’t own a car, Heikkila walked nearly five miles a day to attend classes, and he knew that in order to finish his degree in a timely matter, he had to put all his obstacles aside. He moved to Grand Rapids to finish taking classes at the W.A. Lettinga Campus. He lived on campus until he had saved enough money to buy a car and rent an apartment. Heikkila was very focused on his studies and gained an interest in networking security. “I liked to take computer viruses apart and see what they were and what they were intended to do,” stated Heikkila. Through his new interest in network security, Heikkila gained a mentor with one of his adjunct professors, Chris Payne, a Davenport alum (’08 and ’10). Payne helped Heikkila earn internships and his first job at Spectrum Health. Coincidentally, Payne and Heikkila were both recruited by Target to work at their world headquarters in Minnesota. Heikkila is a member of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team as a Triage Analyst, and Payne is his boss. “I am in the major leagues in the IT field. I was called up from the minor leagues, from an Area Regional Leader. Now, I am employed by one of the world leaders in computer security,” stated Aaron. “The best thing that happened to me while I was at DU were the connections and friendships I made, especially with Chris. I am so grateful for all the hardships I had, because it made me a better person and helped me to achieve my goals. Now, I help other DU students and graduates through their own struggles.” If you have a story of perseverance and would like to share it with us, please email me at [email protected].

DAVENPORT.EDU | 37 (L to R): Ken Fortier, Vice-President of Alumni Association; Sam Ajwah; Mark Bugge; Ron Strachan; Patrick Hatch; Laura Oblinger; David Zokoe; Donald Maine, Chancellor Emeritus; and Dr. Rick Pappas. Honoring outstanding alumni On a fall evening in October, the 2015 Alumni Awards Celebration was held in the Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga Auditorium inside the Robert W. Sneden Center on the W.A. Lettinga Campus. More than 100 alumni, faculty, staff, friends and students were in attendance to commend six graduates for their professional and personal accomplishments. The ceremony featured each awardees’ triumphs and tribulations and provided an opportunity for each to speak about their experiences since graduation. Chancellor Emeritus Donald W. Maine attended and presented the Donald W. Maine College of Business Alumni Achievement Award to Laura Oblinger (’00). The awardees shared their powerful and heartfelt stories throughout the evening and expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the education they received at Davenport and one of its predecessor institutions, the Detroit College of Business.

You may nominate a graduate at any time at Davenport.edu/AlumniAwards.

38 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Distinguished Alumni Award Donald W. Maine College of Business Mark Bugge, Chief Financial Officer, Alumni Achievement Award VA Enterprises, LLC Laura Oblinger, Executive Director, MBA, 2000 Traverse City Chamber of Commerce BBA in Marketing, 2000 Bugge began his career in 1992 at Amway, working in a variety of Oblinger is the first female Executive finance positions until the family office Director in the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce’s 100-year was established in 2000. Mark serves as Chief Financial Officer history. In her 12-year tenure at the Chamber, Oblinger has the and leads VA Enterprises, LLC (VAE), the office representing the oversight of all program and service work, organizational structure Van Andel family. His primary responsibilities include oversight and procedures and communications strategies of membership of internal and external staff, finance, risk management, human and making sure its members needs are met. In 2014, under her resources, portfolio investments and acting liaison with Amway. leadership, the Chamber was named Chamber of the Year by In addition to the responsibilities at VAE, Mark serves as a board the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals. For three member and audit committee chairman for Macatawa Bank and consecutive years, Oblinger was recognized in the Traverse City board member and chairman of the investment committee for Business News as one of the Top 40 Under 40 most influential Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company. professionals in the area.

Hy Berkowitz Professional College of Health Professions Excellence Award Alumni Achievement Award Sam Ajwah, Owner and Founder of Patrick Hatch, Paramedic, Life EMS Beacon Engineering EMT Degree, 1984 BS in Electrical Engineering, 1999 Executive MBA, 2011 After obtaining his State of Michigan licensure, he began his 31-year The owner and founder of Beacon Engineering, Ajwah occupation as a paramedic at Life EMS. has 15 years of total practical experience in engineering design He has held multiple roles at Life EMS, including field supervisor and management, operations management, project strategic and training instructor as well as an adjunct lab instructor at DU. planning and financial management, bid negotiations and With his commitment to patient care, detail and overall patient business management. He is also a certified Project Management satisfaction, he has become a proven teacher and leader in the field Professional (PMP). Prior to establishing Beacon Engineering, Sam of EMS. Patrick loves mentoring new associates and leads with the was an engineering department manager for an engineering services belief that “presentation creates perception.” provider. He worked on a variety of manufacturing projects while leading a large group of engineers. College of Technology Alumni Achievement Award Outstanding Young Alumni Award Ron Strachan, Corporate Chief Information David Zokoe, Corporate Account Manager, Officer, McLaren Healthcare Consumers Energy BBA Computer Information Systems, 1984 Co-Owner of Zokoe Investments, LLC BBA, 2011

Zokoe serves as the Corporate Strachan currently serves as the Corporate Chief Information Account Manager in the Grand Rapids Officer for McLaren Healthcare in Flint. He has been working area for Consumers Energy. In this position, he builds and manages in Information Technology for over 30 years with his primary relationships with the largest, most energy intensive businesses in focus on Healthcare IT. In 2007, he served as Chairman of the the Ionia, Wyoming and Kentwood areas. Outside of his corporate Board for the College of Healthcare Information Management job, Dave and his wife, Alex, have a growing entrepreneurial Executives (CHIME) and is a long-term member of the Healthcare business. Their company buys, sells and holds numerous Information Management Systems Society. He has achieved the investment properties that provide quality, affordable housing distinction of CHIME Fellow and is also a CHIME Certified for the community. Healthcare CIO.

DAVENPORT.EDU | 39 • Name: Mike Nelsen • Graduation Year: 1987 • Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration • Location: Grand Rapids Fulton Campus • Current Job: Chief Development Officer at CommerceHub

Being a differentiator in and out of the classroom!

From the call center manager at JCPenney to becoming the powered $100+ million in 1999. After QVC.com, Mike helped Chief Development Officer of CommerceHub, Mike Nelsen start Craftopia.com, which was sold to HSN. Now, the Chief is recognized as one of the retail industry’s top experts on Development Officer at CommerceHub, Mike is responsible drop-ship fulfillment. Mike started to work at an early age and for all business and client development efforts, both online and quickly became motivated by his paychecks. He knew he had to brick-and-mortar retailers, distributors, and supplier companies attend college and could have gone anywhere. He was drawn to such Staples, Best Buy, Gateway, Sears, Costco, QVC and Meijer. Davenport because of the flexible scheduling and proximity of the He was one of the first employees who started this company, school to his work and home. Mike was able to start taking classes helping it grow from 15 employees to 400 today. Mike is an at 7:00 a.m. and work second shift. He loved how the professors extremely accomplished alum and credits his success to the were still involved in the industry, making the classroom work hands-on educational foundation he received at DU. very hands-on and practical. “I can remember on my first day Mike’s advice to students and recent grads is to approach of class, I had a professor say, ‘Open the book...Now close the anything you do like you have to earn it. “Most companies will book...That is about the extent we are going to use the book.’ The give you a chance and reward you if you do what they ask. Be a class was based on real-life examples and information that I could differentiator in and out the classroom. Get involved in things directly apply to my work,” stated Mike. and go above and beyond.” Graduating in four years, going to school and working full- When Mike is not working, he spends most of his time time, Mike earned his BBA in Business in 1987. He was quickly with his wife and three sons, who are all very active in athletics. promoted and recruited to help launch QVC.com as employee Between football, lacrosse and hockey games, Mike travels nearly number two. Mike said, “They knew they wanted to sell things 5,000 miles a year to watch his sons’ sports. on the Internet, and they knew that I knew how to do it.” Mike built fulfillment operations from the ground up, including one Do you know someone that has made DU proud? Submit their story to the alumni of the industry’s first drop-ship networks of 300+ suppliers that office [email protected] — we would love to hear from you!

40 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW In January 2016, Davenport University will begin a year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, a new Davenport history book is in development. This is an excerpt.

A capitol relationship: The Davenport-Ford connection

As America prepares to elect its 45th president, Davenport Ford left Grand Rapids in 1942 to enlist in the U.S. Navy. University maintains its own ongoing connection with the 38th Returning to West Michigan after World War II, he entered occupant of the White House. private law practice and became active in Republican politics. He Gerald R. Ford represented Michigan’s fifth congressional district was elected to the House in 1948, a seat he would hold for the in the House of Representatives for a dozen consecutive terms before next quarter-century. becoming president of the United States. However, the relationship Through Davenport College President Robert Sneden and between Ford and Davenport not only preceded Ford’s career in his wife Margaret, Ford maintained strong ties to Davenport politics, it continued throughout his path from Capitol Hill to throughout his Congressional career. He was a regular guest the White House. Through a scholarship exclusive to Davenport speaker at school functions, and during his terms he hired several University, this important legacy will continue in perpetuity. Davenport graduates as aides in his Washington D.C. office. In 1941, several years before his first campaign for Congress, Before his passing in 2006, President Ford personally Ford was hired by leaders of the University of Grand Rapids, a granted Davenport University the exceptional opportunity to four-year college affiliated with Davenport-McLachlan Institute. name a prestigious scholarship in his honor and memory. The Ford taught courses in law while serving alongside former Detroit scholarship, requiring a superlative academic record, is awarded Lions coach George ‘Potsy’ Clark as assistant football coach of the annually to one incoming freshman who demonstrates the UGR Lancers. character and values exemplified by President Ford.

Clockwise from Left: 1. Barb Mieras, Randy Flechsig, Jerry Ford, and Donald Maine at the Fulton Street campus in the early 2000s. 2. Michigan Governor William Milliken, Davenport College President Robert W. Sneden and Congressman Jerry Ford. 3. The University of Grand Rapids football squad. 4. Betty and Jerry Ford at the Oval Office.

DAVENPORT.EDU | 41 Classnotes Professional

Health Taryn Anderson, ’06 BBA Marketing & Caitlin MacNeil, ’10 BBA Marketing, is now the Advertising and Promotion, was recently appointed STEM Career Counselor at University of Houston to the Client Relationship Manager role with Copper in Houston, Texas. Beech Wealth Management in Bloomfield Hills. Daysee Dawn Salleva, ’14 MBA Health Care Alexis Burbul, ’15 BBA Marketing, is now the Mgmt Concentration, is now the Operations, Support Human & Content Lead at PayIt2 in Programs and Human Resources Manager at Grand Rapids. Physicians’ Organization of Western Michigan.

Kelly Chase, ’14 MBA Health Care Mgmt Christine L. Welton, ’00 BAS Business, joined Concentration, has recently joined the Physicians’ Bolhouse, Baar & Hofstee, P.C. in Grandville as an Organization of Western Michigan as a Data Analyst. Associate Attorney.

Honors/Awards Sara Clancy, ’15 BBA Management, recently joined Novus Media Inc. in Plymouth, Minnesota, Jenelle Marie Davis, ’10 BBA and MBA in as a Buying Coordinator. Accounting, was recently honored by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as one of their 2015 ‘40 Under 40’ award recipients. Amanda Denomme, ’15 BBA Marketing, joined Dart Container as a Digital Content Deaths Strategist in Mason. Sandra Badini, ’89 AS and BBA Computer Information Systems, passed away on July 10, 2015. Mike Epstein, ’14 BBA Management, joined the St. Louis Cardinals as a Direct Sales Representative Kimberly Cooper, ’93 BBA Business, passed in St. Louis, Missouri. away on August 2, 2015.

Sarah Gombar, ’13 BBA Human Resource Denise DeMarchis, ’95 BBA Marketing, passed Management, is now the Head Women’s Lacrosse away on June 23, 2015. Coach at Maine Maritime Academy.

Charles Harburn, ’77 AS Management, passed Heather Fairfax, ’12 BS Medical Case away on September 21, 2015. Management, is a Talent Associate at Experis in Grand Rapids. Douglas Kauffman, ’78 AS Management, passed away on September 22, 2015. Mirza Harambasic, ’14 BBA Management, has joined the University of Hartford Men’s Soccer Coaching staff as the Goalkeeper Coach in West Bessie Mathis, ’78 AS Admin Technology, passed Hartford, Connecticut. away on June 30, 2015.

Aaron Heikkila, ’14 BS Computer Networking Eloise Smock, ’98 AAS Health Insurance Claims Technology, recently joined Target in Minneapolis, Management, passed away on July 19, 2015. Minnesota as an Incident Triage Analyst. Wendi Wing, ’01 AAS Physical Therapist Assistant, passed away on July 1, 2015.

42 | DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY REVIEW Alumni Events 2016 Detroit “Hat Trick” Event Friday, February 12 • 5:30 p.m. – BBQ and Brews • 7:30 p.m. – Detroit Red Wings Cost: $35 per person (Wings only) $40 per person (Brewery and Wings)

Meet us in Detroit and enjoy a “hat trick” of the city’s finest attractions. Start the night off at Atwater Brewery and enjoy BBQ sliders from the famous Slows BBQ. From there we will head to the Joe for college alumni night and catch the action as the Detroit Red Wings take on the Colorado Avalanche.

More info and registration: www.davenort.edu/2016RedWings

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