Submitted by: Meredith Gibbs, Interim Vice President Development and Alumni Affairs Interim President, Wayne State University Foundation
ALUMNI
RECENT EVENTS
• The National Alumni Association hosted a reception and tour at Ford Field December 4 for 130 participants.
• The Women of Wayne Alumni Association served as greeters and conducted tours of Beecher House for more than 100 guests on Noel Night, December 6.
• Winter Commencement exercises were held December 11 at Cobo Arena. Dr. Daniel Angel and Charlene Turner Johnson received Distinguished Alumni Awards; honorary degrees were presented to Governor Jennifer Granholm and Delores Huerta; and students receiving the David D. Henry Award included Viveka Borum, College of Science, and Kurt Hunsanger, School of Business Administration.
• The National Alumni Association Past Presidents Council met December 12 at the Detroit Golf Club.
• The first holiday family brunch sponsored by the National Alumni Association was held December 13 at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. Sixty alumni, friends and their families also enjoyed entertainment and campus tours.
• Marguerite Rigby, assistant vice president for Alumni Relations, and Kimberly White- Jenkins, manager of Alumni Membership Services, presented “Developing Annual Work Plans: Delivering Success within Budget,” at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Region V Conference in Chicago December 15.
• The Medical Alumni Association held its monthly board meeting and its annual Alumni/Student Career Evening on January 7, at the WSU School of Medicine.
• The School of Business Administration Alumni Association held a complimentary movie night January 9 at Emagine Theatre in Novi for more than 50 alumni and guests.
• The Executive Committee of the National Alumni Association met January 12 at Alumni House.
• The Medical Alumni Association held an alumni reception and dinner on January 16, at the home of Jan Bertsch, member of the SOM BOV, in Scottsdale.
• The Medical Alumni Association held an alumni reception and dinner on January 17, at the University Club atop Symphony Towers in San Diego.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS AGENDA February 4, 2004 • The Medical Alumni Association held an alumni reception and dinner on January 18, at the Los Angeles Athletic Club in Los Angeles.
• The Constituent Presidents Council of the National Alumni Association held the second meeting of the year on January 22 at Alumni House with a focus on Wayne First and the role of alumni constituent groups in the capital campaign.
• The College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Alumni Association hosted opening night of the Black Theatre Production, “Dream on Monkey Mountain,” January 23. More than 100 guests attended the performance and afterglow.
• The National Alumni Association Board of Directors met January 26 at Alumni House with President Irvin D. Reid as special guest speaker.
• Twelve travelers participated in the National Alumni Association Alumni College in Italy, January 26 to February 3.
• The Recent Alumni Committee of the National Alumni Association sponsored the third in the “Career Boost!” professional development series January 27 at Alumni House with consultant Denise Anne Taylor, who spoke to more than 50 alumni and friends on how to make high-impact workplace presentations.
• The Medical Alumni Association held its monthly board meeting on February 4, at the WSU School of Medicine.
• The College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association presented copies of the book, “What Color is Your Parachute,” by Richard Nelson Bolles as gifts to December graduates of the College of Liberal Arts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• The Medical Alumni Association will hold an Alumni/Department of Dermatology reception on February 6, at the DC Coast restaurant in Washington, DC.
• More than 50 alumni and friends will participate in Alumni Association-sponsored tours, including Hawaii February 6 - 16; Rome, February 27 to March 6; and Rio de Janeiro, March 12 - 21.
• The National Alumni Association Leadership and Scholarship Reception is February 9 at Alumni House, honoring the recipients of the David Adamany-WSU Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships; Dr. Sidney Stone, Homer D. Strong Award; and the Hon. David Woodward, Recent Alumni Award.
• The Athletics Alumni Association, the College of Science Alumni Association and the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Alumni Association each will host an Alumni Day at Warriors hockey games February 13, February 22 and March 5, respectively.
2 • The Recent Alumni Committee of the National Alumni Association will sponsor “Wealth: Building it, Managing It,” with Merrill Lynch financial managers Laurie A. Marshall and Brennan V. Krengel at Alumni House February 17.
• The Women of Wayne Alumni Association will host a reception at Alumni House February 18 to recognize recipients of this year’s Faculty Research Grant awards and Women of Wayne Incentive Scholarships. Receiving special recognition for outstanding leadership will be Meredith Gibbs, executive vice president and chief of staff and interim vice president for Development and Alumni Affairs.
• The Executive Committee of the National Alumni Association will meet February 23 at Alumni House.
• The Women of Wayne Alumni Association Grosse Pointe Chapter will sponsor a fashion show for alumni and friends at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial on March 6.
• Grad Fair, sponsored by the National Alumni Association and the Barnes and Noble University Bookstore, is March 5 and 6. Graduating students may purchase alumni association memberships as well as academic regalia and graduation memorabilia and also obtain tickets for the commencement ceremonies.
• The Library and Information Science Program Alumni Association will host a job search workshop for graduating students on March 6.
• The annual Champagne Matinee will be held at the Hilberry Theatre on March 7 for the performance of “Lovers and Executioners.” Always a sellout, this event is sponsored by the National Alumni Association and features an exclusive matinee performance and reception in the Hilberry lobby during intermission.
MAJOR GIFTS
• The Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan contributed $75,000 to the School of Medicine.
• The CVS Corporation contributed $26,000 to the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for its Preparing for Tomorrow Campaign. This payment is part of a multi-year grant of $1,000,000.
• The Detroit Medical Center continues its support of the university with the following contributions: $23,750 to the College of Engineering for support of the Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems/Computer – Assisted Robot Enhanced Surgery. The Principal Investigator is Professor Gregory W. Auner, Electrical and Computer Engineering; and $15,825 to the School of Medicine for support of the Frankel Family Endowed Chair of Pediatric Neuroscience Research.
• The Fund for Medical Research and Education (FMRE) continues its support of the School of Medicine with the following contributions: $365,663 – Public Service; $272,980 – Academic Support; $113,972 – Research, $50,000 – Emergency 3 Medicine Continuing Education Activities; and $45,000 – Rheumatology Research and Development.
• Johnson & Johnson Corporation contributed $60,000 to the College of Science for support of a research project entitled, “A New Multi – Component Approach to Pharmaceutical Building Blocks.” The Principal Investigator is Professor John Montgomery, Chemistry.
• The Karmanos Institute continues its support of the School of Medicine with the following contributions: $150,745 for support of the Community Outreach Lung Cancer Screening Program; $132,000 for support of Population Science Administration; $100,000 for support of the Professor Terrance L. Albrecht Start-Up Fund; $50,000 for support of research; $41,100 for support of the Professor Doug Ping Start-Up Fund; and $13,450 for support of Molecular Biology.
• Knight Ridder, Inc. contributed $50,000 to the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts for support of the Robert G. McGruder Scholarship Fund in the Journalism Institute for Minorities.
• The Northern Trust Company continues its support of the university with the following contributions: $65,625 to the College of Nursing for support of the Elizabeth Schotanus Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Nursing; and $13,046 to the School of Medicine for support of the Munusway Daynasadan Chair in Emergency Medicine.
• The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. continues its support of the Division of Student Development and Campus Life with the following contributions: $50,000 to support the Athletic Program; and $10,000 to support Upward Bound Activities.
• Pfizer, Inc. contributed $250,000 to the College of Science for support of Carl R. Johnson Endowed Chair in Chemistry.
• University Affiliated Neurologists contributed $100,000 to the School of Medicine for support of Neurology General Research and Development.
PLANNED GIFTS
• The Robert C. Fraser Trust distributed $600,000 to the university to benefit the School of Medicine students through the Dean’s Academic Endowed Scholarship Fund.
• The university received the Maurice J. Zelonka Trust’s final distribution. The $29,749 gift was designated for the College of Science and the Maurice J. Zelonka Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics.
• The Richard Senter Trust provided the final distribution to the university with a gift of $26,762 designated for the general scholarship fund of the Law School.
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• The Endowed Chair for Prostate Cancer Research in African-American Men Committee has met and follow-up meetings with committee members are taking place. To date, a pledge of $150,000 has been secured towards the chair and the PR committee, under the guidance of Tom Fox, is finalizing a campaign theme and print pieces.
• The 2003 Telefund is doing very well. To date, $450,000 has been raised in cash and pledges.
• The first e-Update was sent to more than 3,000 alums on December 10. This monthly e- newsletter highlights information that is of interest to the School of Medicine’s alums. Brief articles about research, philanthropy and upcoming events are highlighted in each edition.
• In January 2004 Dean John Crissman is hosting dinners in Phoenix, San Diego and Los Angeles. These dinners will provide out-of-state alums with an opportunity to meet Dr. Crissman, learn more about the School and spend time with one another. Jan Bertsch, a School of Medicine Board of Visitor member, is hosting the dinner in Phoenix.
• The School is hosting a planned giving seminar for faculty, voluntary faculty and staff on February 2. The School’s development office is working in conjunction with the main campus division of planned giving.
• During this period, foundation proposals in support of fetal alcohol syndrome research have been submitted to The Allen Foundation and The Sinai Medical Staff Fund.
• The Dong Shin, M.D., Chair in Ophthalmology is enjoying a positive start. At this time, $565,000 in cash and pledges have been secured (though a portion of these funds is being held at the Detroit Medical Center). An aggressive campaign to raise the remaining funds is underway.
• The 2004 Pathfinders in Medicine Awards dinner has been scheduled for May 22, at the “Max” at Orchestra Place. This year’s honorees include Vainutis Vaitkevicius, M.D. (Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute); Natalia Tancer, M.D. (Children’s Hospital of Michigan); Barbara Anderson, M.D. (Detroit Receiving Hospital); Adnan Hammond, Ph.D. (ACCESS Community Health and Research Center); and a special posthumous award will be presented for Thomas Batchelor, M.D.
• The Request for Proposal (RFP) process has begun for the Shiffman Library expansion project and the education commons. The silent phase of the $20 - $25 campaign has begun.
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
• The last Foundation Board meeting was held December 4. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16.
5 • A Development Committee is being planned for mid February.
• An Investment Committee meeting is scheduled for February 26.
• Each of the Foundation Board members are being asked to host a social gathering at their club or home at which President Reid will provide an overview of the university’s case for support.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND SERVICES
• Special Events and Services managed, coordinated or assisted in the following:
- Organization of Black Alumni 10th Annual Achievement Awards on November 7. - AWS Charter Night at the Ford Conference and Event Center on November 8. - Alumni Dearborn Country Club Brunch on November 9. - Conversation with the President at DAC on November 13. - Annual Alumni Wine Tasting at Morel’s Bistro on November 20. - Employee & Retiree Recognition Program on November 21. - Thanksgiving Day Parade Breakfast/Viewing Event at the Welcome Center on November 27. - President’s Employee Holiday Party/Revue at Student Center on December 4. - Memorial for President Bonner at Schaver Music Recital Hall, Old Main on December 5. - Commencement Dinner on December 11. - Commencement Ceremony on December 11. - President Reid’s 2004 Campus Celebration on January 18. - Alumni Relations Sponsored Workplace Presentation Skills Seminar on January 27. - Grand Opening – Student Academic Success Services on January 28.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Leadership/Scholarship Reception on February 9. • Alumni Night at Warriors Hockey on February 13. • Alumni Relations sponsored Money Management Seminar on February 17. • Alumni Relations Champagne Matinee on March 7. • Alumni Relations sponsored Entrepreneur Explosion Seminar on March 16. • Alumni Relations Detroit Golf Club Dinner on March 18. • First Robotics Competition at Matthaei Complex March 17 – 21. • Alumni Relations The Knowledge Road Show visits the new Holocaust memorial Center and lecture by Anca Vlasopolos on March 28.
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