2014 | Issue 3

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HOMECOMING 2014: 4Ever Alma

HOW #PLAIDWORKS in the age of social media MISSION Alma College’s mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve gener- ously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards 2014 | Issue 3 is published in October, of the world they bequeath February and June for alumni, to future generations. features editor parents, students and other Mike Silverthorn friends of the college. This issue also can be found online art director and design How #PlaidWorks at: alma.edu/accents Aimee Brasseur 08 in the age of social media Comments may be sent to photographers Mike Silverthorn, Accents Social media has changed the way Alma College communicates. Justin Garant editor, Alma College, 614 Daniel Tuma In such a highly connected world, how does the college pull in pro- W. Superior St., Alma, MI spective students and communicate with current students, alumni contributors 48801-1599, or via e-mail: and friends of the college? [email protected]. Jeff Abernathy Lou Ecken ’95 Nan Freed Developing new majors Ashley Ptak ’15 Erica Shekell 14 Growth in Alma’s academic programs — including five new business majors —is a result of student interest, societal need and curricular alumni notes compiled by scrutiny. “New majors are developed through the efforts of faculty, Cory Embrey and they begin with listening,” writes Provost Michael Selmon. Mike Silverthorn printing McKay Press New Media Studies: 16 Responding to the digital revolution board of trustees “We have lived through a revolution, and it only seems natural that Stephen F. Meyer ’80, Chair a liberal arts institution like Alma College would try to make sense D. Michael Sherman ’74, Vice Chair of these changes,” says Anthony Collamati, who joined the Alma Marcia J. Nunn ’73, Secretary faculty in 2012 to help launch the new media studies program. Thomas K. Andison Erika K. Powers Appelt ’90 Karen M. Asner ’89 Digging through history Brian Bartes ’86 Eric P. Blackhurst ’83 18 Under different circumstances, students would have been chased Patrick G. Byrne ’85 off for digging holes on the campus lawn. But as part of Mary The- David K. Chapoton ’57 resa Bonhage-Freund and Alex Connell’s archaeology class, Candace Croucher Dugan the group was given all the tools they needed to dig into history. Charles A. Deacon ’80 David Devine ’90 Nancy E. Gallagher ’80 Raising the bar through Glenn D. Granger ’83 Douglas B. Gross ’77 20 social entrepreneurship Greg Hatcher ’83 Bill Holsinger-Robinson ’91, founding executive director of ArtPrize Thomas J. Haverbush and organizer of TEDxGrand Rapids, has long been ahead of the Richard P. Heuschele ’59 Cardell Johnson ’02 curve. He helps socially innovative businesses get off the ground. David P. Larsen ’84 John McCormack Thomas J. McDowell Scots you should know James T. McIntyre ’69 23 This year’s homecoming parade grand marshal and the recipients Roger L. Myers of the annual Alumni Awards reveal their Alma College pride and Darryl Schimeck ’82 accomplishments. Carolyn Schultz ’84 Ron R. Sexton ’68 Lynne Sherwood Kirk L. Smith ’81 Matthew E. Steinmetz ’84 Danette Taylor ’84 << Above: New Scots invaded campus on Friday, June 13 to attend Becoming a Scot Day. Check us out on Flickr! flickr.com/almacollege

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WELCOME SPECIAL EVENTS Coming to Alma: Neil deGrasse Tyson NEWS AND NOTES Popular national science communicator He is a prolific writer and the author of and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, several books, including Space Chronicles: FROM CAMPUS the host of the televisions series “Cosmos: Facing the Ultimate Frontier (2012), The A Spacetime Odyssey” and director of the Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Hayden Planetarium in New York City, Favorite Planet (2009) and Death by Black will speak at Alma College this fall. Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries (2007). The Year of Thinking Critically The talk at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 in Most recently, Tyson’s national fame and During the last academic year, an idea emerged • Web visitors are spending more time on the regarding the use of our mission statement to site and viewing more pages. the Hogan Center, Art Smith Arena, will familiarity has grown as host of the 21st create an annual theme for the campus. This launch the return of the Alma College century reboot of Carl Sagan’s landmark • Mobile traffic (cell phones, etc.) represented Speaker Series sponsored by the Respon- television series “Cosmos.” Previously, he year’s theme, “Think Critically,” will guide 25 percent of total visits. The decision to PRESIDENT ABERNATHY CAN campus discussions and connect with speakers sible Leadership Institute. appeared as the on-camera host for five change to a responsive, mobile-friendly de- seasons of PBS-Nova’s spinoff program BE REACHED SEVERAL WAYS: we bring to campus. In subsequent years, we sign format has dramatically improved the To reserve tickets, visit the website at: plan to implement themes of “Serve Gener- NOVA Science/NOW. [email protected] viewing experience for these visitors. www.alma.edu/alma-college-presents ously,” followed by “Lead Purposefully” and He also is host of StarTalk Radio, which facebook.com/almapresident then “Live Responsibly.” If you haven’t spent time on Alma’s website re- Tyson’s research expertise is broad and twitter.com/jeffabernathy cently, I invite you to check out the new content, includes star formation, exploding stars, combines celebrity guests with informative www.alma.edu/offices/president Helping launch this year’s theme —as well as re- design and navigation. Specifically, be sure the dwarf galaxies and the structure of the yet playful banter on science issues. (989) 463-7146 introducing the popular Alma College Speaker visit the “Alumni” gateway link, located on the Series — will be astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Milky Way. An appointee to multiple na- Born and raised in New York City, Tyson top maroon bar, for information about home- tional commissions on space exploration, was educated in the public schools through Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium and coming and other alumni-focused information. host of the television series “Cosmos,” who will Tyson is a past recipient of the NASA his graduation from the Bronx High School speak at Alma College on Oct. 1. Homecoming Celebration Distinguished Public Service Medal, the of Science. He went on to earn his Bachelor highest award given by NASA to a non- of Arts degree in physics from Harvard and Dr. Tyson’s upcoming talk has generated great It is always a pleasure to welcome alumni who government citizen. his Ph.D in astrophysics from Columbia. excitement and interest among our students, return to campus for homecoming. This will faculty and alumni, as well as science teachers be my fifth homecoming at Alma, and every and high school students from around Michigan. year it ranks among the highlights of my year. Ticket demand is high, so if you haven’t pur- Congratulations to the alumni award winners, chased your tickets yet, check the college website. whose contributions are described in this issue of Accents, along with this year’s parade grand Reflecting on the Website marshal, Rose Peck. Having completed the launch of Alma’s new This year’s activities include the dedication of the website last December, we took a step back to new TKE house, which was funded by gener- see what the data tells us about changes in visitor ous TKE alumni. Located south of the Smith behavior. Our goals for www.alma.edu included Alumni House on Philadelphia, the facility YOU SAID: the addition of more visual and interactive con- houses 19 students and an administrator-in- tent, easier access to academic information and a Denise Ramirez-Tatum: You have my hubby’s attention on Mr. Tyson! residence. This housing design will be the model He already met Sagan so he has to meet him too. He is so happy our responsive design that adapts to mobile devices. for future scholar houses. When the new site went live in late December, daughter is going to Alma! the new look was dramatic, and the feedback Also, if you are attending homecoming, be sure Brendan Goethe ’15: The things I will do to get a spot in the audito- was positive. to notice the renovated east wing of Gelston WE POSTED: rium on Oct 1... Hall, which includes interior improvements, It’s early to draw firm conclusions, but we were new windows and new handicap-accessible Hannah Ropp ’10: @neiltyson is speaking at my alma mater able to compare traffic to the website between north entrance. The east wing is now our most- Because they're kind of a big deal: @almacollege this fall. I may have to fly home just to see him! the first six months of 2013 and of 2014 and up-to-date living space — just like new. #Cosmos #scienceiscool noted several interesting data points: Kari Byron, co-host of MythBusters, • Total page views increased 71 percent, from Taylor Gibson ’10: @neiltyson is visiting @almacollege. will visit Alma College on Sept. 13. I am so excited for Alma, and shamefully jealous. 761,414 views from Jan. 1 through June 30 And Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of in 2013 to 1,303,715 during the same period Emily Hollenberg ’14: Sooo @neiltyson is coming to @almacollege in 2014. Cosmos, will visit on Oct. 1. We're and you bet your butt that I'm going even though I'm an alum! Jeff Abernathy beyond excited! President

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McGregor Fund FACULTY NEWS Below: Dr. Hulme and members of grant supports the team visit India Grant supports STEM research in 2013. Detroit recruitment Alma College has been awarded a $5 instrumentation. Linking data from million grant from The Herbert H. remote sensors to the DDSC will A $175,000 grant from the McGregor and Grace A. Dow Foundation to immerse high school and college CAMPUS NEWS Fund will support Alma’s efforts to fund an initiative, “e-STEM: Enhanc- students and faculty in innovative recruit, retain and graduate college-ready ing STEM Education and Practice.” STEM research. Kalamazoo high school students from low-income The grant will provide new opportu- • Sponsorship of summer science families in the Detroit area. Building nities for Alma College students and camps that engage K-12 students Promise on Alma’s partnership with Michigan faculty to collaborate in real-world with age-appropriate science experi- Future Schools (MFS) and the college’s research and learning in the academic ences. The camps will feature side- experiences with the King-Chavez-Parks disciplines of science, technology, en- by-side research with Alma College scholars may mentoring program, the initiative will gineering and mathematics (STEM). focus on three strategies for retaining faculty as well as time to design The college also will be able to engage DDSC projects for K-12 schools. attend Alma inner-Detroit students: local K-12 teachers and students in the research. • Support for K-12 Science Olympiad • Creating a first-year community of De- Beginning in fall of 2015, troit graduates enrolled at Alma College. competition. Alma will offer work- The e-STEM initiative has four shops that help parents, students eligible students may use their These students will come to Alma a week components: Kalamazoo Promise scholarship before First-Year Orientation to engage and teachers prepare for Science to attend Alma College or any of in group-building activities and work- • Creation of the Dow Digital Sci- Olympiad competitions. the other 15 Michigan Colleges shops and to begin building relationship ence Center (DDSC), a physical • Opportunities to work with commu- with their peer mentors. structure within the soon-to-be Alliance member colleges and nity, education and industry leaders universities in Michigan. • Collaborating with Michigan Future renovated Dow lobby that will to develop STEM projects that ad- Schools teachers to improve their stu- be a place for the collection and dress local and regional problems. The partnership between The dents’ writing so that they are college- storage of data and remote sensing Kalamazoo Promise — the ready. Faculty from the Alma College anonymous donor-supported English department will work with scholarship program that pays MFS teachers to refine the high school up to 100 percent of tuition curriculum to better prepare students for graduates of public schools STUDENT NEWS for writing-intensive courses, as well as in Kalamazoo — and MCA to learn from the high school teachers increases the number of Promise how best to bridge the gap between high eligible schools to 58 institutions U.S. State Department school and college for these students. throughout Michigan. • Offering a college-level summer course grant supports Model UN to MFS sophomores and juniors. One “This is an exciting develop- possible design for such a class involves ment for Alma College and Alma’s Model UN team has travel to New Delhi for 10 days in being on the Alma campus for a week, all parties involved,” says Bob received a $75,000 U.S. State De- October 2014 to help organize and then returning to Detroit where the Garcia, vice president for enroll- partment grant to pursue a public direct a college/high school Model Alma faculty will teach two days a week ment at Alma College. “The diplomacy initiative of the U.S. UN conference, as well as engage for a month, and finally returning to Kalamazoo Promise is able to Embassy in New Delhi, India. in outreach efforts to universities campus for the last week. The time broaden its generous support spent in Detroit will allow the Alma and high schools in New Delhi. for the students of Kalamazoo The initiative seeks to promote the faculty to take advantage of the learning Public Schools, the students are importance of engaging with mul- In addition, the grant will enable a environment that Detroit offers. It also able to select from a broader set tilateral international institutions small group of Indian high school will reduce the per-student expenses for of college experiences, and Alma like the United Nations among students and teachers to shadow the course, enabling McGregor Fund College will benefit from being Indian youth. It will provide funds Alma's Model UN team at the dollars to impact more Detroit students. able to welcome these students for approximately 20 Alma College National Model UN conference in Students enrolled in the program will be onto our campus.” Model UN students and Model New York in April 2015. designated “Campbell Scholars” in honor UN Director Sandy Hulme to of Alma College graduate and trustee David Campbell ’75, the longtime presi- dent of the McGregor Fund, who died July 7 after a battle with cancer. Above: Students work on a research project during ASPIRE 2014.

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How Slang translator: 1964 and now

Today’s slang, inspired by pop culture and the “language” of textspeak, spreads virally on social media. Some slang is strictly meant for text, the verbal use of which is typically for comedic effect. (No one says “LOL” aloud in the age of social media unless they’re trying to be funny!) Because this year marks the 50th reunion of the Class of 1964, we figured we would create a “slang translator” between the Social media has changed the In this digital age, how does Alma face in the crowd. These students Above: Alumni chimed in about the mysterious burial of the spirit rock by some youth of then and now. We could produce a College keep up? are making a big life decision, and seniors in 1985, as well as its resurrection in 1998, on a Throwback Thursday post. whole dictionary of these terms, but here are way Alma College communicates. we’re there to share in their excite- just a few. EMBRACING PROSPECTIVE ment of committing to Alma. In such a highly connected world, >> BOSS/GROOVY = SWAG how do we pull in prospective STUDENTS • We ask if they’ve made a campus visit yet; we point them in the di- Cool, classy and having style. Originates from students and communicate with Facebook and Twitter are the the word “swagger.” To have swag means leading social media platforms for rection of our web pages with con- to have style or a presence that exudes current students, alumni and engaging our audiences. We create tent tailored for them; we welcome confidence bordering on arrogance. “Swag” friends of the college? videos about our athletic teams, them to campus on Explore Alma Alma alumni can now “recommend” their alma mater on LinkedIn, gained popularity through hip-hop music. stellar Scots doing service work, Days; and we answer any questions the world’s largest social media network for professionals! Share your they may have. reviews and reflections of your time at Alma: http://linkd.in/1nMqORL Ex: Scotty’s got killer swag. From the transistor radio to the tweet, we’ve and more, and we upload these to come a long way in communication over the our YouTube channel. We snap Find a list of Alma’s other social media pages at alma.edu/social. >> CARPE DIEM = YOLO spontaneous photos to post on our past 50 years. You Only Live Once. Used to rationalize or Instagram, a mobile app that is Nearly all students have cell phones, and mom encourage impulsive behavior. Popularized increasingly popular with incoming in a song by rapper Drake. and dad are just a text away. Instead of sending students. Photos of squirrels, Scotty postcards, our Scots on Spring Term post photos and the Chapel are surefire hits; the WE LEARN FROM From cold shower complaints to Ex: I’m on a diet, but they just brought out a to social media from all over the world. When number of “likes” we get on them is learning about a student’s recent fresh rack of SAGA cookies, so… YOLO! the WiFi is down in a residence hall, students SOCIAL MEDIA, TOO through the roof! loss, social media often provides >> GOING STEADY = FACEBOOK OFFICIAL take to Twitter — accessing the internet using We don’t just use social media like us with early warning signs when We invite prospective students to the 4G on their smart phones instead — to let us a megaphone to blast out content — there are problems at the college or To be dating someone. Many Millennials joke join us on social media. For example: know so we can get the problem fixed. we’re using it to start conversations, when a student is struggling. We that you aren’t officially dating someone until you change your relationship status to “in a re- • In their “New Scot” acceptance ask questions and collect stories. We can then consult with other offices Advertising a student organization meeting, guest lationship” with the other person on Facebook. speaker or party might include distributing flyers packages, newly accepted students regularly ask students and alumni or decision-makers on campus on across campus or hanging a sheet on the railing of are sent a handful of confetti and to share their Alternative Break an issue, or refer individual students Ex: They’re finally Facebook official. are encouraged to take a selfie experiences on Facebook or to tweet to various resources. This feedback the library, but not always. Many students forgo >> OUTTA SIGHT = SO MUCH WIN this process; it takes only a minute to share a Face- throwing it in the air and sharing us their best Alma experience in 140 and insight helps us grow and better book event invitation with 100 or more people. it on social media using our official characters or less. It’s a fantastic way support our Alma family. Awesome. hashtag #PlaidWorks. to get people talking positively about Ex: I got some plaid sunglasses from Alma Social media is integrated into our students’ Above: Madison Jones, wearing her the college and sharing about the — ERICA SHEKELL • Our interactions with prospec- College! So much win. lives. When students declare that they’re “taking dad’s old jersey, tweets a photo of impact it’s had on their lives. a break” from social media for a month, it’s as if tive students on social media are herself celebrating with the confetti Erica Shekell is Alma College’s social media strat- they’re declaring their intent to live as a hermit. among the many ways we show from her New Scot Acceptance Kit. In addition, our interactions on egist who oversees the college’s official social media Most hiatuses are short-lived. them that they aren’t just another social media play a role in retention. platforms. Contact her at [email protected].

8 accents www.alma.edu 9 YOU TWEETED: Five years ago, Alma Sara Sawinski ’14: My alma mater made the top 300 colleges in the world! http://t.co/5iTPX0GjO5 College offered 28 Aleia McKessy ’15: The ability to do everything I majors. Today, the want to do makes @almacollege #MyTopCollege #modelUN #sorority #traveling #internships #etc number is 41. Here’s #donthavetochoose a roundup of Alma’s Hannah Ropp ’10: @almacollege is #MyTopCol- lege because it combines excellent academics academic majors. and unbelievable opportunity with true support for students. #PlaidWorks Taylor Payne ’15: Told my professor I wanted to cook a new vegetarian meal and today he brought me ten recipes and my very own basil plant #onlyonealma Miranda Kruse ’17: A very large shoutout to @ almacollege and the wonderful staff affiliated with P-global for allowing Kilee DeBrabander and myself to call India home for the next four weeks. subjects Feeling extremely fortunate for this opportunity bookstore.alma.edu across the globe. we ORDER YOUR majorly ALMA GEAR FOR love

ACCOUNTING the academic building mum of four semester- Biology Business HOMECOMING! Previously an emphasis destroyed by fire in 1969. long clinical assignments For decades, biology Administration The students documented and 1,000 clinical experi- within the business ad- faculty members at Alma “My favorite course was their work in a blog: ence hours. Students who ministration major, begin- have used the Alma Col- Global Strategic Manage- almaoldmainexcavation. major in athletic training 4ning fall 2014 the college lege Ecological Station, ment [BUS 440],” says wordpress.com. are able to take the Board offers two new accounting commonly called “the Antuan Featherstone ’09, of Certification examina- majors, including one that Bog” to conduct research, a cooperative specialist Art and Design tion to become a certified ON TWITTER: features a fast track to the teach classes and enjoy for Aerotek-Title Source. “I’ve traveled to Spain athletic trainer. CPA enabling students nature. The Bog is located “I can remember being Taylor Payne ’15: @almacollege is 1and France to study art to complete the required 16 miles west of campus absolutely petrified about history, was the president Biochemistry #MyTopCollege because it gave me the coursework for the Certi- near Vestaburg. being required to take the of two art-lead organiza- “Attending Alma College opportunity to travel the world doing ser- fied Public Accountant course, but even ‘I Sur- tions and was the assistant changed my future,” says Biotechnology vice work for free examination in just four vived Global.’ Professor to the director of our art Andrew Monroe, a 2012 years rather than the five Assistant Professor Brian Ron Lemmon challenged gallery on campus,” says biochemistry grad and years required at most Doyle takes students to us to use our analytical Latisha (Misenhelder) Ramereiz ’11 Josh Gove ’14, who plans Navy medical officer. “I other schools. Ecuador to study me- and critical thinking skills Rugelio “Ruggie” Ramereiz ’10 to pursue a Master of Fine went from a boy in a small dicinal plants. “Over the in decision making.” ANTHROPOLOGY Arts degree and teach at farm town in the middle last two years we have Students enrolled in the the collegiate level. “I have of Michigan to a man with been documenting the Chemistry had opportunities beyond innumerable opportuni- Spring Term Michigan traditional medicine of a “Since graduating from my wildest dreams here.” ties to succeed. Without Archaeological Fieldwork Kichwa community in the Alma, I have been in the help of my education class last May excavated Ecuadorian Amazon,” says graduate school at Wayne Athletic Training at Alma College, I would various artifacts — more Doyle. Documentation is State University work- Accredited by the Com- not have had the opportu- than 1,000 items in all, the first step, says Doyle, in ing toward my Ph.D. in mission on Accreditation nity or ability to conduct including such things the scientific investigation chemistry,” says Blake of Athletic Training biomedical research or as nails, bricks, animal that may lead to the discov- Reed ’10. “I am in an Education (CAATE), this even dream of attending bones and wood planks ery of new pharmaceuticals inorganic lab, working on major requires a mini- medical school.” — at the site of Old Main, or botanical drugs. catalytic activation of car-

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bon dioxide using Pincer Economics both traditional topics a Foreign Film Series, popular “China Past and in critical and analytical toured Scotland, singing make decisions? Where faculty from across the na- Village Lawndale High complexes. I also teach After graduating from such as great literature as offered every Monday Present” Spring Term class thinking, problem solv- in cathedrals and other do we get our values? tion selected by the Council School to develop and recitation sections and lab Alma, Brittany Law Foley well as new technologies. evening in its original learn why the country is a ing, communication, venues including the banks Students study issues such of Independent Colleges conduct research projects for general chemistry at ’09 completed a law degree How does digital reading language; and the French land of diversity. “China is leadership, teamwork and of Loch Lomond — where as capital punishment, pri- and Interfaith Youth Core that impact the local Wayne State.” and a master’s degree in change the ways we per- Club, which brings not just Shanghai or Bei- data interpretation. An they sang a rousing rendi- vacy, death with dignity, to participate in a national school and community. urban planning. Now suade and argue? One of cultural activities and jing,” says Bu. “It’s a huge internship requirement tion of the song of the same racism and sexism. seminar on the teaching of The secondary students Communication the featured courses in the events to the campus and country where local cus- gives students excellent name. Last May, the Alma interfaith understanding. brainstormed sociological employed at dPOP!, a firm Physics Students in the Relational that specializes in com- English major is Digital surrounding community. toms are very distinct. This experience for their post- College Pipe Band won the The weeklong seminar questions, completed a lit- Communication class mercial interior design and Rhetoric, which explores class gives students the Alma career search. Alma Highland Games The Physics Club orga- took place last August erature review, developed completed a semester-long the rhetorical dimensions German opportunity to experience Pipe Band Competition nizes a variety of events at DePaul University in surveys, located research space planning, she credits Marketing service-learning project her Alma education with of multi-modal writing “In Spring Term 2006, I the many facets of China and the U.S. Open Pipe on campus, from a paper Chicago. “I view interfaith participants, learned how last fall, creating a memoir teaching her to learn about — writing that appeals had the opportunity to por- in terms of both economic The new marketing major Band Competition, both in airplane competition to understanding as perhaps to do analysis, and wrote for an elder in the com- a subject quickly, distill the through word, image, tray the life of a Holocaust and social development.” offers both the global and Grade IV. movie nights in the plan- the most important con- the final product. Many munity. “Communication sound and hypertextuality. survivor on stage with an technical perspectives etarium. It’s also a chance tribution a professor of reli- of the LVLHS students information down to key Integrative New Media students frequently inter- points, and take action. excellent cast and direction of modern 21st century for students and faculty gious studies can make,” plan to be first-generation Environmental Physiology and Studies act with members of the While at Alma, academic and script by Dr. Joanne marketing techniques and to get together and share says Blanchard. college students. greater Alma community Studies Gilbert,” recalls Scott Health Science strategy. Class projects “I love teaching new physics news or discuss opportunities took her Secondary Spanish through projects that inte- to Argentina, Ukraine, This major offers three Casey ’09, who majored in New equipment recently offer students experience media,” says Assistant Pro- scientific concepts, such Education grate service with course Ireland, Scotland, Hawaii, tracks of study: 1) German and now teaches purchased for the IPHS in developing market- fessor Anthony Collamati. as the Higgs boson, string Assistant Professor curricula,” says Professor New York City and environmental health, German to middle school major, a popular pre-med ing campaigns for local “I can’t stop working when theory and astrophysics. Alma’s teacher education Stephany Slaughter is an Joanne Gilbert. which examines hu- students. “My most vivid businesses and non-profit I get home at night; not be- programs, designed to Emmy Award-winning Chicago. choice, include a Near Political Science man interaction with the memory involved having organizations so they can cause I’m a workaholic, but prepare initial teach- field producer for the Computer InfraRed Spectroscopy, Educational environment in terms the opportunity to meet — or NIRS, a machine that see their ideas turned into because I like the major so The Public Affairs Insti- ing candidates, were documentary film “Which Science Studies of risk assessment and and learn so much from measures muscle oxygen- action as they serve the much.” Launched in 2012, tute, affiliated with both granted accreditation by Way Home.” The film — Holocaust survivors. local community. the history and political explores topics related to One of the featured “I love getting to know disease; 2) environmental ation; and a highly inte- Alma’s New Media Studies the Teacher Education Getting a congratula- science majors, has been immigration as it follows courses in the computer what students think and policy, which explores the grated BIOPAC software major is truly multidisci- Accreditation Council tory handshake on my Mathematics awarded a grant by the unaccompanied child science major is Com- how they think; hearing socio-economic, political system, in which students plinary, pairing both theory (TEAC) in October 2012 performance from the Katie Krause ’15 was one Center for Economic migrants on their journey puter Game Design them talk about their and legal characteristics of can record data from and practice, in the areas of for a period of seven years. survivor I portrayed, the of only eight students cho- Innovation to develop across Mexico in hopes and Interactive Narra- work with children; and environmental issues; and their own bodies, animals communication, computer All of Alma’s teaching late Saul Raimi, humbled sen from a national pool educational materials for of reaching the United tive (CSC 280), which helping them become the 3) environmental science, or tissues. science, graphic design, majors and minors are me incredibly.” of applicants to participate colleges and universi- States. The film won an explores all facets of best teachers that they can which focuses on the field- music, online communica- approved by the Michigan International in a summer research ties about place-based Emmy for Outstanding game development, from be,” says Professor Nicola based biological and/or tion and more. Department of Education. Health Care experience funded by the cooperative enterprises. Informational Program- brainstorming, to art and Findley. As part of her geochemical systems. Business Administration National Science Founda- Nursing Five students are work- Special Education- ming Long Form in 2010. sound design, to testing research, she explores the Administration and marketing. This isn’t Finance Through her volunteer tion. Krauss attended the The first class of students ing on this project, which Learning different perceptions of “Paris, Prague and Hong your father’s computer The new finance major event planning for the Research Experiences of enrolled in Alma College’s will put Alma College Theatre teaching and learning held Kong are my favorite cit- Disabilities science course! prepares students for ca- campus Relay for Life Undergraduates (REU) new nursing program this and its students “in the Students majoring in the- by teachers in a variety of ies,” says Bryan Segedi ’81, Introduced for the Fall reers in both business and events, Karol Chubb ’15 program on “Combinator- fall. Alma’s partnership forefront of research on atre have many hands-on school contexts. a global leader at Ernst & 2014 term, this new major Dance personal finance. Courses realized that she wanted ics, Design Theory and with MidMichigan Medi- community-based eco- opportunities to practice Young. His main office is offers experiential oppor- Hazel Sabas, director of in this program focus a career where she can Graph Theory” at Illinois cal Center-Gratiot, which nomic development,” says their art and craft, in addi- Elementary in London, but he spends tunities in special educa- Alma’s dance company, on the markets, balance educate others about State University last includes a state-of-the-art Professor Ed Lorenz. tion to acting on the stage. Education time traveling throughout tion classrooms to meet a choreographed two danc- sheet structure, liquidity, health matters. “Studying summer. “This is a proud clinical laboratory, enables Directing students have “There is no substitute for the world. “At Alma, I Psychology growing demand in K-12 es at last spring’s concert. solvency, debt financing healthcare administra- accomplishment because students to work with the the opportunity to direct working with real chil- had the opportunity to schools. The major must “Duet,” a contemporary and capital structure in tion at Alma proved to it gives more evidence that technology and equipment One of the featured one-act plays as part of the dren, parents, schools and try different roles, and as be completed with an ballet that features music preparation for rapidly ex- me that this is my right Katherine is capable of they will use daily in their courses in the psychology annual One-Act Play Festi- agencies,” says Associate a result, I sharpened my elementary or secondary by Johann Sebastian panding career opportuni- path,” says Chubb. “I’ve engaging with the math- nursing careers. Life-like department is “Behavior val. Design students have Professor Peggy Thelen. critical thinking skills. education major. Bach, was inspired by ties in a global economy. always loved psychology ematics and research and responsive manikins offer Modification: Applied access to lighting, scenery, “These experiences en- You learn how to learn as the elements of nature. so I took it on as a minor. can apply her knowledge scenario-based training of Psychology,” which Sociology costume, sound and shop hance pre-service teacher an Alma student.” “Reminiscent,” a piece French The two end up mixing and skills to make the basic to advanced patient applies psychological prin- facilities. Technical stu- learning beyond classroom William “Buddy” that features the popular Student opportunities together when it comes math accessible to others,” care skills. ciples to human concerns, dents serve as stage manag- and book learning.” Management Scarborough ’09, a Ph.D. songs “Stardust” by Nat outside the classroom for to focusing on emotional says assistant professor of including teaching, child- ers, master electricians and Thelen teaches human Previously an empha- student at the Univer- King Cole and “Crazy” French majors include stability and outcomes education Jessie Store. Philosophy care, stress management, properties masters. growth and development sis within the business sity of Illinois-Chicago, by Patsy Cline, was in- the French Language for patients undergoing One of the philosophy study skills, self-control and supervises early child- administration major, the Music recently helped spearhead spired from Filipino folk table, when a French rough treatments.” department’s featured and persuasion. hood student teachers. new management major efforts to bring public dance and modern-based language assistant hosts Alma College’s vocal and courses is “Introduction Want to learn more? offers the “nuts and bolts” Religious Studies sociology to students at a methodology. conversations in French History instrumental ensembles to Values,” which asks the Check out Alma’s English of management tied with south side Chicago high over shared meals in Traveling from rural to have amazing opportuni- fundamental questions: Associate Professor Kate academic programs at: A contemporary English business law, emphasiz- school. The UIC students Hamilton Commons; urban areas in China, ties for travel and competi- How and why do we Blanchard was among 25 www.alma.edu/academics curriculum must embrace ing skill development partnered with Little students in Liping Bu’s tion. In May, the choir

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among Alma’s 10 largest ma- management and finance completed an initial draft of jors by the end of this year. emphases. Just as POEs the curriculum for five new ACADEMIC NOTES Other times majors grow helped shape the new media majors, including general ac- out of conversations with studies major, these tracks counting, CPA accounting, the off-campus commu- likewise lay the groundwork finance, management and ALMA’S FIRST ONLINE COURSE FROM THE PROVOST nity. For instance health care for the new business majors. marketing. In addition to new business courses, these Alma College introduced its first online course this summer. Marketing and administration, introduced In 2012 the diversity hidden Media, cross listed as both Business Administration 380 and New Media Studies in 2010, was developed after underneath the business majors also featured revised cognate requirements, 380, was team taught by Henry Balfanz and Greg Baleja from business adminis- discussions with the medical umbrella began to receive tration and Anthony Collamati from new media studies. The course introduced community highlighted an heightened scrutiny. That including new work with standard business software various forms of media, both traditional and digital, and how each medium increasing need for broadly year long-time faculty positions itself in the advertising industry. Students completed individual mod- educated professionals in that Randy Jacques and Ron and courses in economics, Developing ethics, business analytics and ule challenges for each of the media studied as well as a more extensive team field. Here too growth has Lemmon announced their challenge at the end of the term. been rapid: health care ad- imminent retirements. communication. new majors ministration currently is our Shortly afterwards, the At Alma, any change to a seventh most popular major. business department initi- major requires the ap- GRADUATE RATE FOR STEM MAJORS: HIGHER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE Off-campus voices similarly ated a self-study process proval of the faculty as a Alma's four-year graduation rate for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer- Growth in Alma’s academic called for the new Bach- facilitated by David Bowen, whole, and colleagues take ing and Math) majors (88 percent) is higher than the rates reported at four-year elor of Science in Nursing a 1973 graduate who served this responsibility quite programs — including five new doctoral institutions (52 percent), non-doctoral institutions (34 percent), or at program. Medical profes- as dean at the Thunderbird seriously. Spring 2014 saw other four-year small, private colleges (80 percent) as reported in the March 2014 sionals repeatedly noted that School of Global Manage- extensive faculty discussion business majors — is a result Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) report, Strengthening the STEM Pipe- nursing’s new responsibili- ment. Additional input came of the proposed new majors, line: The Contributions of Small and Mid-Sized Independent Colleges. of student interest, societal ties heightened the need for from a steering group that largely focusing on the need and curricular scrutiny critical thinking and ethical included out-of-department balance between business leadership. At the same faculty, administrators, department coursework NATIONAL RECOGNITION time, conversations with trustees, alumni and com- and courses outside the colleagues at colleges already munity members. This major. They approved the Alma College is highlighted in the Fiske Guide to Colleges as one of its 300 offering the BSN reinforced group discussed the experi- five new majors at the April “best and most interesting” schools in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain. In se- the role that liberal arts col- ences and outcomes we want faculty meeting, and the lecting these top schools, the guide evaluates the student body, academic quality, leges should play in prepar- Alma business graduates to business department has campus setting and extracurricular activities. ing students for the complex achieve, and the steps we already begun the task of decisions that contemporary could take to ensure that implementing the revisions. the program provided these nurses face. And prospective NURSING PROGRAM LAUNCHES students regularly asked for advantages to our graduates. the program as well. Business faculty obtained As the demand for nurses increases, so does the requirement for more education and training. Alma’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, or Both on- and off-campus additional data by reviewing Michael Selmon ProvostMichael BSN, enrolled its first class of students in fall 2014. feedback influenced the the curriculum at scores of I’ve served as provost at Alma for over a decade now. In new business majors. While colleges across the U.S., and that time, the number of majors the college offers has in- from a communication and business for many years has POEs — AN ALMA TRADITION creased from 27 to 41. How were these majors developed? been Alma’s largest major, marketing analysis of the Two elements remain constant: new majors are developed for nearly as long the major searches prospective students For years, Alma College students have had the ability to design their own area through the efforts of faculty, and they begin with listening. supported several informal conduct on the Alma website. of academic concentration — a Program of Emphasis, or POE. With guidance The source of input varies. Sometimes a new major is curricular tracks. Account- All evidence suggested that from a POE advisor, students can craft their program using classes from two or rooted in what current students tell us. Sociology and ing was the most recogniz- a specialized major like more majors and minors, incorporating independent research, off-campus stud- anthropology faculty, for instance, helped nearly a dozen able example, as advisors accounting rather than a NEW BUSINESS MAJORS ies, internships or other opportunities to create experience customized specifi- students develop Programs of Emphasis (POEs) before they guided students who hoped general major like business • General Accounting cally for them. introduced the anthropology major in 2011. POEs likewise to sit for the CPA exam into was more consistent with • CPA Accounting served as an early indicator of student interest in new media specialized offerings. His- contemporary practices and • Finance studies. Growth here has been explosive. Also introduced torically, though, business expectations. Accordingly, • Management as a separate major in 2011, new media studies will rank also included marketing, in fall 2013 business faculty • Marketing

14 accents www.alma.edu 15 “We have lived ACADEMICS through a revolution, and it only seems natural that a liberal arts institution like Alma College would ACADEMIC NOTES try to make sense of these changes.” PROGRAM COMPARISON: — Anthony Collamati 1964 and 2014 The number of majors at Alma College has more than doubled over the last 50 years. Alma ALMA’S NEW MEDIA STUDIES PROGRAM: offered 19 majors in 1964, compared to 41 this fall. The majors offered in 1964 include the following: RESPONDING TO THE • Art • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Economics • Education • English • French • History DIGITAL • Mathematics • Music • Philosophy • Physical Education (Men) • Physics

REVOLUTION << Clockwise from top: Both students and faculty spend hours in the lab when a video project is in the • Psychology editing phase. Redefining the classroom – Collamati meets with students. New Media Studies students • Religion When I tell people I am a professor of New Media shoot a scene for a short film project. Class isn't just for the weekdays – here Collamati assists a pro- Studies, there is usually a two-part response. duction crew with lighting management as they shoot a scene bright and early on a Saturday. • Sociology development and 3D printing) and Media Analysis • Spanish The first part is a nod of recognition, an expression that (e.g., media theory and criticism). • Speech says, “Yes, I get it.” Digital technology has transformed our lives, from the way we do business to the way we However, another and perhaps more effective way of connect with loved ones. We have lived through a answering the question is to explain how the program revolution, and it only seems natural that a liberal arts is being run, and it is here that we start peeking into the So far the results are promising. In just designer for a web marketing firm, and institution like Alma College would try to make sense future of higher education. two years, the number of majors in the technical specialist for IBM. of these changes. New media at Alma means crossing traditional disci- program has more than quadrupled from As we prepare to graduate our third class just under 10 to almost 40. Our students But then—part two—the look morphs into confusion: plinary boundaries to bring together a wide range of of majors next year, the future looks bright. also have started their own production “What exactly is New Media Studies?” faculty expertise. Rapid changes in technology have brought company, Bitworks, to handle the numer- to light tough questions, and we—as stu- As often as I hear the question, I try not to lose sight of New media at Alma means seeking knowledge ONE HOT MAJOR ous requests they receive for video, website dents, faculty, administrators and commu- its significance. How does one frame a revolution? How through activities of “making” and “doing” in active and graphic design work. In 2015 the nity partners—look forward to working U.S. News and World Report, in does one take a field as large and unexplored as “new learning environments. program will join forces with faculty from together to discover new answers. an article titled “Discover 9 Hot media” and package it into a program that works for New media at Alma means building vibrant networks Physics for classes that utilize 3D printing College Majors” published in 2012, students? with student teams, professional collaborators and com- to explore topics in robotics and optics. — ANTHONY COLLAMATI recognized New Media Studies at munity partners. One way of answering the question is to explain how Best of all, our graduates have found tre- Alma College alongside programs we at Alma have organized the major into three And new media at Alma means cultivating an indepen- mendous success with the major, including Anthony Collamati, assistant professor of new media at MIT and the University of studies, joined the Alma faculty in 2012. For more about Southern California as examples of overlapping subject areas: Camera and Sound Media dent spirit, driven by curiosity and determination that positions such as multimedia manager for Alma’s New Media Studies program, visit the website at: (e.g., video production), Interactive Design (e.g., app seeks innovative solutions. the Grand Rapids Whitecaps, lead graphic www.alma.edu/academics/new-media-studies a major for the future.

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(continued from previous page) Bonhage-Freund explained that there is in the lab so that future students can do redundancy in everything archaeologists analyses. When the project is completed, do. They have maps, photos, notebooks a site report will be produced and made and forms filled out for each level and available to the public. major artifact found. The students also visited various ar- “Everything has to be over-documented chaeological sites to experience a range in archaeology because it’s the one science of archaeological approaches, from the that’s destroying the evidence while it col- prehistoric, to colonial, to the underwater, lects it,” she says. says Bonhage-Freund. One of the most surprising things the In addition, the students hosted a public Digging students learned about archaeology was archaeology day, in which they invited the the amount of lab work. public to view their findings in the lab and “There are four lab days for every one to dig alongside them. through day in the field,” says Jack. “One of the families, the grandmother and Old Main fire: The students spent rainy days cleaning the mother, kept saying over and over, ‘We ‘You could feel the the artifacts with old toothbrushes and wanted to bring our kids out because we heat a block away’ history water. They cataloged, labeled, stored wanted them to be a part of history,’” says and researched what the objects were. Bonhage-Freund. “It really is meaningful Archaeology The artifacts — more than 1,000 items to the community.” The Old Main fire is burned clearly — were placed in Ziploc bags and stored into the memory of Alma College — ERICA SHEKELL students alumni. Several alumni shared their excavate experiences of the fire on Alma Col- lege’s Facebook page. Old Main Larry Roslund ’70 said that he was among the students who helped pull files out of the building until firefight- Under different circumstances, the thing interesting where you actually screwdriver, but it’s really decorative, ers arrived and made them stop. Paul “Lightbulb Gang” would have been did hands-on stuff,” says Olling. so I wouldn’t think it’s a screwdriver.” Davies ’69 said he “could feel the heat a block away.” chased off for staking out the turf After learning the basics, the students One group found a wood plank, still and digging holes in the Swanson were able to get their hands dirty in intact, near where they think may Alan Otis ’71 noted that the roar- Academic Center lawn on the Alma search of artifacts from Old Main. have been the steps of Old Main. ing inferno consumed the building College campus. within an hour; and in the 13 years Built in 1886, Old Main was one of The process of unearthing the arti- John Stapleton ’70 spent as a volunteer But as part of Mary Theresa Bonhage- Alma’s original buildings. It held facts was slow and meticulous. The Freund and Alex Connell’s archaeol- offices and classrooms until the wood- students visited the library archives firefighter, he said he saw barn fires ogy class, the group — self-identified framed, brick-faced building burned to look at photos and documents, in- that weren’t that fast. Several alumni for the members’ “bright and not-so- to the ground in 1969. A few years cluding the building’s blueprint. They noted that a well-loved professor lost bright ideas” — was given all the tools later, the Swanson Academic Center surveyed the lawn, created a grid, and his dissertation in the fire. they needed to dig into history. was built to replace it. used a magnetometer to detect under- “When I was working on my disser- “When I was younger, I kind of Forty-five years later, in the same place ground debris that could be artifacts. tation, pre-computers, I kept multiple wanted to be an archaeologist, so I that students pulled files from the After that, they carefully selected copies — car trunk, freezer, within thought this would be a cool way flames, Alma students are pulling arti- several areas to excavate, including NEW MAJOR: ANTHROPOLOGY my briefcase near me at all times — to fulfill that,” says Sarah Jack ’16, facts from the ground. Jack and Olling areas where they guessed the front Anthropology was added to Alma College’s list of expanding academic majors in 2012. for fear of losing it in a fire,” said a chemistry major and one of 11 said that they found nails, brick, glass, and back steps had once been. The skills that students develop as a result of studying anthropology are in high demand, Linda Penney Keel ’69. students who participated in the four- a rodent jawbone, a butchered bone, a “I used to think that archaeologists ensuring that they can explore career possibilities in a wide variety of fields, says Associate week Spring Term class. fossil and a mysterious handle. just dug holes and, look, they found Professor Mary Theresa Bonhage-Freund. Business administration major Breu “I think it’s the handle of a magnify- something!” says Olling. “It’s actu- “From archaeology to linguistics, anthropology is a discipline that touches on everything Olling ’15 had a different reason for ing glass, because it screws in,” Olling ally a lot more work than you think, in the liberal arts,” she says. “Students are exposed to tools that help them become lifelong enrolling in the class: “I wanted some- says. “Someone thought maybe a there’s a lot to record.” learners. They see connections where other people might not. I think that’s what is so ap- pealing about anthropology.”

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Bill Holsinger-Robinson ’91 has long been ahead of the curve. If you have ever heard of the “diffusion of innovation” — the theory that explains the rate at which new ideas are spread — Holsinger-Robinson would be among the innovators, the first 2.5 percent who adopt something new before it gets “big.” How did a philosophy major end up be- coming a business consultant with a vision for social entrepreneurship — and involve- ment in Grand Rapids’ highly acclaimed ArtPrize, as well as TEDxGrandRapids, an independently-organized version of the inspirational TED Talks? After graduating from Alma College in 1991, he worked as a chef while pursuing a master’s degree in comparative religion. Later, during the dot-com boom, he worked at furniture company Herman Miller, where he explored ways of using the web to do business and sold chairs to dot-coms and start-ups in Silicon Valley. Then he met a guy in Grand Rapids who had an idea for a start-up about creating a social recommendation engine for films. buildings. And it was awesome. It gives For about 19 days, art takes over. It’s inside me chills just to think about it.” buildings and in the middle of sidewalks. “The type of thing that you see on Netflix Notable pieces last year included a tower- and Amazon right now, ‘If you like this, What is ArtPrize? On its website, it’s de- ing dragon sculpture (with signs asking you’ll like these things,’” says Holsinger- scribed as “a radically open, independently children not to climb it); quilts of the Robinson. “We were kind of the first ones organized international art competition” Sleeping Bear Dunes (last year’s first place to do that.” that takes place in Grand Rapids. winner); a wall plastered with massive The “guy” with the start-up idea was “ArtPrize is the opposite of a film festival,” replicas of old-style candy wrappers; and RAISING THE BAR Rick DeVos, businessman and grandson says Holsinger-Robinson. hundreds of pieces of bamboo suspended of the co-founder of Amway. While the Unlike film festivals, ArtPrize takes place from lines to form a mythical creature project captured the attention of Hol- in any venue. Any artist, both professional called a griffin. lywood and the film industry for its po- and amateur, above age 18 may enter. tential for helping movies find audiences There’s no upfront curation; an artist ArtPrize is a shining THROUGH SOCIAL — the start-up itself failed. simply has to get a local business to agree example of social entre- But in 2009, Holsinger-Robinson and to display his or her artwork. preneurship — pursuing DeVos started Pomegranate Studios, an What’s revolutionary about ArtPrize is incubator for business start-ups. One of the that the winners are chosen by a public innovations to create projects they hatched was ArtPrize. vote. (Though ArtPrize 2014, which takes positive change and They anticipated bringing between 10,000 place Sept. 24 through Oct. 12, added a ju- solve social problems. ENTREPRENEURSHIP to 15,000 people to downtown Grand ried award to attract international artists.) Rapids. Instead, 200,000 people showed up The grand prize: $200,000. Local newspa- Bill Holsinger-Robinson ’91, founding executive director of ArtPrize and organizer “The problem that was being tackled was, to the first ArtPrize in 2009. pers speculate on which pieces might win how do you get the public to care about of TEDxGrand Rapids, helps socially innovative businesses get off the ground and profile the top artists. “The first Sunday downtown, it was just a art?” says Holsinger-Robinson. “A lot of beautiful day,” says Holsinger-Robinson. ArtPrize boasts that it is the largest art it had to do with how the event was able “Thirty thousand people showed up to competition in the world. Last year there to lower the barrier to entry into having a hum a tune together while 100,000 paper were 1,500 entries, 49,000 registered voters discussion about art.” airplanes were thrown from the tops of and 400,000 visitors. (continued on the following page)

20 accents www.alma.edu 21 Get to know the parade Grand Marshal and GREAT SCOTS AT WORK recipients of the annual Alumni Awards before heading back to your alma mater for Homecoming weekend 2014.

Right: The stage for TEDxGrand you should know Rapids 2014 at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

Far right: Holsinger-Robin- Hometown: Alma son speaking at the event. Professional status: Retired administrator, Photo credit: the TEDxGR photo team mailing and printing center, Alma College Favorite TV show: (continued from previous page) “NCIS” Since then, he’s done more consulting, Every year, the event sells out before the Favorite movie: Art museums are typically churchlike and led boot camps for start-ups, and sought speakers are even announced. About 800 Gone With the Wind quiet, with proper distance between the funders to help create HUB Grand Rap- people pack into the Civic Theatre in Current reading: artwork and visitors. But during ArtPrize, ids, a co-working space where innovators Grand Rapids to listen to 16 speakers. | the Grand Rapids Art Museum transforms. ROSE PECK GRAND MARSHAL The Slave Across the Street could meet. Over the last two years, he One speaker talked about becoming taught at Grand Valley State University as Favorite travel “It’s filled with people, and everybody’s trans-human in the digital age. A man experience: its first Endowed Chair for Entrepreneur- and continued community volunteer Germany loud,” says Holsinger-Robinson. “You can from Chicago spoke about helping at-risk uring her 45 years as an in 2003, Alaska in 2012 ask questions because everybody else has ship and Innovation through the honors students re-think what it means to get an Alma College employee, work, was first hired at Alma College in How you spend the same question you have: ‘What the college. education. A digital strategist spoke about Rose Peck rarely missed a 1962. Her first boss was Vice President your free time: heck is that? What does that mean? How for Finance Stephen Meyer, who was He also is the vice president of the giving up everything to do homestead- football game, concert or Helping others did they do that?’” D “stern, honest and you knew where Understanding Group, a consulting firm ing with her husband and new baby on a play. She made a point to know every Your hero: ArtPrize is also an economic boon to the that does digital placemaking — creating remote island in Vancouver. student, faculty and staff person who you stood with him. He was a very fair man,” says Rose. John Kennedy city. Businesses and services are being websites and other digital environments The philosophy behind it? TEDxGrandR- crossed her path. for communities that are as well-planned, Your greatest love: launched to serve ArtPrize, and res- apids is a way to expose people in Grand “I go to these things because I like She has received numerous citations easy to navigate and inviting as the com- My family taurants see a huge uptick during the Rapids to organizations that are finding working at Alma College,” said Peck for her work both at the college and in munities they represent. Why have you stayed event. ArtPrize has about $17 million of innovative solutions to problems, says at the time of her retirement in 2009. the community, including the “Order of involved with Alma? economic impact from only a $3.2 million In addition, he has been involved in Holsinger-Robinson. “When you like your job, you want to the Tartan Award” from the Gratiot Area investment into the event itself. When TEDxGrandRapids for all four years of I love what Alma represents “I want to be one of the people helping be connected. You just feel a part of Chamber of Commerce in 2002. She for young people. factoring in the innovations that ArtPrize its existence. TEDx events are modeled it. If it’s just a job with a paycheck, it received an Outstanding Performance make Grand Rapids and West Michigan family members who might inspire, its economic impact down after the popular TED Talks, in which Award for support staff at Alma College in be the place that they want it to be,” says doesn’t make you whole.” have attended Alma: the road is impossible to measure. people give short, powerful talks on topics 1988 and chaired the college’s Communi- Holsinger-Robinson. “By getting exposure Peck, selected to serve as the grand Son, James Peck ’90 “I left ArtPrize in 2011 because that was from science to business to global issues. to people and making those types of con- ty Fund Drive for several years. She also marshal of the 2014 homecoming What do you still the plan with Pomegranate Studios,” says “TEDxGrandRapids is one of the larg- was a sorority mom for Alpha Theta. nections, we can continue to raise the bar.” parade for her longevity at the college want to accomplish? Holsinger-Robinson. “We would launch est TEDx’s on the planet right now,” says Travel some more something, get it to success, and then bring Holsinger-Robinson. “This year we had the — ERICA SHEKELL people who knew how to grow things.” founder of TED open the event for us.”

22 accents www.alma.edu 23 SCOTS YOU SHOULD KNOW HOMETOWN: Otisville, Mich. Favorite Alma Professional status: professor: Social studies teacher, Dr. Schmidtke, Dr. K-12 wrestling program Yavenditti and Dr. Lorenz director, head varsity because they were so intel- wrestling coach, LakeVille ligent and loved their jobs. Memorial Schools. They inspired me to know Favorite movie: as much about history as I Braveheart could, and they made sure I was well-prepared for Current reading: my career. Black Elk Speaks Alma activities: BRIAN BARTES ’87 | GEORGE HEBERT SERVICE AWARD How you spend your Football, resident assistant free time: Fishing, hunt- and worked in the weight resented annually to alumni for their loyalty and service to Alma College and the Alumni ing and restoring antique room and for Coach Leister. cars and tractors Association, the George Hebert Service Award is named in the memory of George He- What do you still bert, the 1920 alumnus whose love of Alma College and work on behalf of the institu- Your hero: My Dad want to accomplish? Ption was an inspiration to all alumni. This year’s recipient is Brian Bartes ’87. Your greatest love: I would really love to see “Brian has been a tireless ambassador of the college over a period of many years, serving on the My wife, Julie more students from my Alumni Board, the President’s Advisory Council and organizing many events in the Detroit area school attend Alma, so Why did you choose for both students and alumni,” says Joanne Finnorn ’85, who nominated him for the award. DAN HUGGLER ’01 | DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD to attend Alma? they can experience the same great Alma that I Bartes, who recently was appointed to the Alma College Board of Trustees, is the author of the The great academic repu- 2011 book Life Lessons: A Guide to Creating and Living Your Best Life. tation and AC football did. I would love to see my own kids graduate from an Huggler ’01, a teacher and coach who requires Why have you stayed Alma; all three want to, his student-athletes to dedicate time to commu- involved with Alma? and they'll be here togeth- nity service and become leaders in their commu- Some of my favorite er. Professionally, I would nities, is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished D memories and proud- love to teach and coach Alumni Award, which recognizes graduates who bring distinc- est accomplishments are at the collegiate level. We tion to Alma College through their professions, set strong linked with Alma. Alma examples for others, and serve their communities. are working to build the Hometown: cess. The author, Adam geographic lottery.” They fit. I thought the smaller Other family mem- is the type of college that best high school wrestling Saginaw, Mich. Grant, is the youngest also illuminate the need to size would suit me, and bers who have at- During his 13 years at LakeVille Schools in Otisville, Huggler always has a place in your it was fairly close to my tended Alma: program possible, not Professional tenured professor and assist those less fortunate has coached multiple sports, including wrestling, track and heart, because it's a fam- single highest-rated than us — both locally hometown. Given that My son, Andy, graduated just on the mat, but in the status: Chief Finan- teacher at The Wharton and around the world. my girlfriend (who is now in 2013. football. He is currently the head varsity wrestling coach. ily. I bring students back community as well, where cial Officer, Wolverine School. Also, The Mean- my wife of 25 years) lived because I loved my time local businesses know they Packing Co. I manage Your hero: Jesus Favorite Alma “His goal is to instill pride in his team both on and off the ing of Marriage: Facing the there, distance from home here, I am thankful for are getting a hard worker financial area of business Christ, because He is the professor: mat,” wrote his nominator for the award. “His leadership Complexities of Commit- was an important factor. the experiences at Alma, for a meat packer and perfect model of how we Wesley Dykstra, profes- goes beyond the classroom and the wrestling mats. He is that is trustworthy, and ment with the Wisdom of and I like what Alma distributor. ought to live our lives. Why have you stayed sor of philosophy, because instrumental in leading young men and women to become accountable when they God by Timothy Keller, a stands for academically, involved with Alma? he stretched me to think better leaders in their communities, working with them on hire a LakeVille wrestler. Favorite TV show: pastor in Manhattan. It’s Your greatest love: The education I received critically projects that do not affect them as athletes, but prepares athletically and in all other Many professors, as well I don’t watch much TV, My wife, Heidi the best book on marriage at Alma prepared me well them for life. They move community members into houses, as- areas. I want students to as coaches like Cole and but I tend to get hooked Alma activities: I’ve ever read. Why did you choose for the world in which sist with children’s activities, and much more.” see that Alma College is on one or two shows a Theta Chi fraternity, Leister, inspired me so Favorite travel to attend Alma? we live, and I remain a more than just the time in year. I binge-watched jazz band (freshman and He also spearheaded the building of a self-contained wrestling greatly that I still strive to experience: I recently I have often told the strong proponent of small, the classroom; there is so both seasons of “House of sophomore years), study facility for the K-12 program and established academic achieve- make them proud. If I can returned from a mis- story, half-facetiously, liberal arts education. In much more to those few Cards,” and I’m enjoying abroad (Germany) have even half that impact sion trip to Zambia. I’ve about how I chose Alma. my quest to “give back,” I ment and community service awards for the wrestling program. the current season of “24.” short years that impact our on a student or athlete, been to Haiti twice, too, My parents were very have stayed involved with When was the last "Dan is the model teacher and coach that parents want their lives forever, and a place then I’ve done my job. Current reading: and those trips cause me impressed with Alma. Alma. While I suppose it time you wore a children to experience,” says Todd Hibbs, head wrestling like Alma gives you a Give and Take: Why Help- to be extremely grate- After the campus tour, benefits the College, it is kilt? Two years ago, at coach at Alma College. “And he is a loyal Alma Scot, having great foundation. ing Others Drives Our Suc- ful for having “won the they told me I could go also a blessing for me. I an event at the Detroit continually connected his home community with Alma College wherever I wanted but, am actively involved with Athletic Club. I borrowed and our wrestling program. to the extent they were a great institution, and I it from my fraternity “No level of success he has will surprise me. I'm looking for- going to help support me continue to meet amazing brother Joel Kimball, ward to continuing to watch his vision, his work ethic and his financially, they were go- students, parents, faculty, who is an active piper and impact in the future,” says Hibbs. ing to write their check to staff and alumni. Ulti- frequent kilt-wearer. Alma College. I thought mately, those relationships for a moment, and then reinforce the difference picked Alma. The truth Alma makes for all who HOMECOMING 2014 is, Alma felt like a good are connected to it. OCTOBER 10-12

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ALBERT ’61 AND JEANE ’64 DUGAN | SMITH DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

For six years the Dugans helped host “Bert and Jeane are probably the Center for Responsible Leadership most spirited and eloquent repre- students during their weeklong lead- sentatives of all that is good about ership training at the Presbyterian Alma College,” says Alma College Hometown: That’s a Your hero: I’ve never Alma for a long time. Ghost Ranch Conference Center in faculty member Murray Borrello, tough question to answer. been one for heroes or When I did my research northern New Mexico. who nominated the Dugans for New York has been home hero worship, but I admire and discovered that the for nine years, so I’m many women who have school offered a Foreign “In the Celtic tradition, these ‘thin the award. “Every year, when we now only one year short been trailblazers in our so- Service major, I knew that places’ are such that the divine is would arrive with two dozen or more students at Ghost Ranch, we would of the title “Official New ciety and who have helped it would be a great fit. felt to draw closer to the ordinary,” Yorker.” I was born in women advance in their writes Bert Dugan. “Dinosaur fossils, see the Alma College flag, proudly Favorite Alma unfurled — letting us know that Duluth, Minn., moved to choices and opportunities. professor: Dr. Hulme, an ancient Native American pres- Pittsburgh shortly after Women like Margaret ence and Spanish colonial roots though we were far away from home, hands down. He is the there was a bit of home there for us. that. Home when I was a Sanger, Elizabeth Cady professor who has had the he Smith Distinguished juxtaposed with nuclear research They constantly speak fondly of the child was Flint, and then Stanton, Betty Friedan and most influence on my life Service Award is presented at Los Alamos are mind expand- ASHLEY HIGH ’04 | YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD Alma College of yesterday and work I spent high school in so many more who chal- during my time at Alma annually to a graduate who ing. Students searched for hope for Marcellus, N.Y. I’m proud lenged the status quo have the future of humanity in a land of toward making the Alma College of and in the nine years that believes in Alma College and tomorrow even better. to say I’ve always lived in always been fascinating followed. The Model UN T abandoned Native American pueblos a Great Lakes state except and inspiring. has assisted with student recruitment, shley High ’04 has dedicated her career and European-built ghost towns. We “As a team, they model the kind of team was my rock in col- provided career steps through intern- and an enormous amount of time and for the one year I went to Your greatest love: lege and helped develop ships or employment, or visited the enjoyed being a part of their discov- behavior we promote at Alma Col- energy to educating students in the college in D.C. ery of a complex area.” lege – using their skills and talents My wonderful friends! I so many skills that I use in campus to attend events, speak to a New York City area, with a specific focus Professional status: am so lucky to have left my day-to-day existence class, or serve on a college council or to make a difference in the world… A A respected physician in the Grand on closing the achievement gap and preparing low- now — public speaking, to ‘serve generously’ and to be I am the director of Alma with a close-knit board. This award is named in honor of Rapids area, Bert served on numer- income students for post-secondary education. influencing and leading ‘stewards of the environment we be- operations at Leadership group of friends, some who Art ’38 and Carra Jones ’42 Smith. ous community boards addressing Prep Bedford Stuyvesant I am able to see regularly, large groups of people, queath to our future generations,’” High is this year’s recipient of the Young Alumni This year’s recipient is a couple: Albert health, usually among underserved Award, presented annually to a recent graduate Middle Academy, a public and others who I won’t see leveraging the talents of populations. Jeane is a tireless com- says Borrello. others in strategic ways — ’61 and Jeane ’64 Dugan. who has given faithful service to Alma College and charter middle school for years at a time. Regard- munity leader who promotes educa- these were all things we their communities. in Bedford Stuyvesant, less of the time that passes tion and the arts. Brooklyn, part of the Un- between our visits, my practiced on the team. “Ashley has made a difference in the school expe- common Schools network. tremendous friends are the Alma activities: rience and the lives of countless children,” says I have the distinct pleasure ones who have supported Model UN team member Jessica Karbowski Weare ’04, who nominated of working with the best me at every turn no matter and housie, Student her for the award. “I admire Ashley’s strength students and teachers in what. Whether it was my Council representative and dedication. The impact of her service to her Brooklyn and manage the cheese farmer stage, my for Model UN, secretary schools and their communities will continue to be non-instructional elements first year of teaching, or of Student Council, and of the school — everything the end of my sixth year in Hometown: Current reading: YOUR Hero: Other family Alma activities: felt for years to come.” member of the Presiden- from making schedules, education when I wasn’t tial Advisory Commit- Bert: Plainwell, Mich. Jeane: Authors of the Bert: Laird Hamstra, members who Bert: Dorm advisor at High’s career in education began with serving managing the budget, sure what my next step tee. I also worked at the southwest, such as Willa MD, internist and medi- attended Alma: old Wright Hall and as a Teach for America corps member, where she Jeane: Detroit, which answering HR questions, would be, my friends have library during my time at Cather (more serious) cal practice partner in Both: Son Ray ’89 and Mitchell Hall; student taught English language arts to English language was my mother's home. I cleaning up vomit and always loved and sup- Alma – I ❤ the library! moved frequently being and Tony Hillerman Grand Rapids daughter Christine ’92 employee for six years learners at a public school in the Bronx. bossing people around. ported me — I wouldn’t be the daughter of an Army (more escapist) in facility maintenance who I am without them. When was the last and food service; TKE Favorite TV show: time you wore a kilt? career officer. Why attend Alma? Favorite Alma fraternity “The Challenge.” Who Why did you choose Sadly, never. If you’d like Favorite travel: professor: Both: Presbyterian doesn’t love watching to attend Alma? to gift me one for home- Jeane: Resident advisor former reality show I began my college career Professional Both: Camping in most Church affiliation Bert: Professor Sam Cor- and dorm leadership coming, I won’t hesitate to characters, some from a at American University in status: states and provinces of Jeane: Desire for a small nelius, English; he taught for Gelston wear it! the United States and decade ago, participating D.C. While I loved being Bert: Retired physi- campus story telling and critical Canada, and other inter- Both have served in extreme sports in exotic in a city and all of the op- What do you still cian, internal medicine, analytic thinking. national travel on the Alma College locations? Truly, the most portunities that afforded, want to accomplish? pulmonary diseases and Why stay involved Jeane: Ray Miner, with a Alumni Board. wonderful time of year is I struggled to feel at home I’d like to travel to Africa critical care in Grand nod to those wonderful, and the Middle East and Rapids with Alma? when there is a “Chal- and find a solid academic Free time: invigorating Western Civ see all of my students go Bert: It has always been a classes in general. What do you lenge” season on, not the advisor. I decided to take Jeane: Retired high school Bert: Travel and volun- to a four-year college with part of my life as an adult. still want to The Alumni Awards are distributed annually during holiday season. a year off and weigh my English/history teacher. teering full rides! accomplish? Homecoming weekend. This year’s combined Alumni Current reading: options. I wanted to find Manager within several Jeane: A desire to see that a college that was smaller Jeane: Birding and vol- Awards and Choir Concert takes place on Saturday, New York: The Novel by nonprofit agencies the values that I learned Both: Meaningful U.S. and would provide a more unteering October 11, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in the Remick Heritage Edward Rutherfurd and at Alma are carried on. health care reform, personal approach to my particularly behavioral Center, Presbyterian Hall. All alumni are welcome Telegraph Avenue Most visited education. Having lived in health to attend. For a more complete Homecoming 2014 by Michael Chabon website: schedule, please see page 37 or visit the alumni page on Flint and being a Presby- terian, I had known about NY Times the website —­ www.alma.edu/homecoming.

26 accents www.alma.edu 27 ALUMNI GREETINGS ALUMNI NEWS A Fond Farewell Best wishes to Robyn (Paige) Carr '04 as she leaves the Alumni Office. She has made huge strides in the areas of student, young alumni and parent outreach as well as assisting with all of our pro- UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS gramming. Her bubbly personality will be greatly missed in the Please visit http://events.alma.edu/ for additional campus events! office but we know we'll keep her well-engaged as an alumna! Sept. 2: Chicago Tartan Task Force Sept. 2: Tartan Tuesday Sept. 10: Great Lakes Bay Region Tartan Task Force Sept. 13: Family/Community Day at Alma Alma College 4ever Sept. 19: Indianapolis, IN event Sept. 25: ArtPrize Reception, Grand Rapids Oct. 7: Southeast MI Tartan Task Force In what ways is Alma College a part of tha Hubbard Miller ’90 tell stories you “4ever?” of her freshman year dorm room at Oct. 7: Tartan Tuesday Did you meet your spouse – or your best Alma to her Presbyterian Church Oct. 10-12: Homecoming 2014 at Alma friend – at Alma? Do you have staff or colleagues and chatting with Ruth Clendenin ’93 about the importance Oct. 30: Traverse City, MI event faculty mentors who either set you on your career path or helped you determine of reconnecting with her old Alma Nov. 4: Tartan Tuesday what you absolutely did NOT want to friends. Nov. 6: Phoenix, AZ event do? Do you come back for every single Beyond the personal face-to-face homecoming, attend local events, or get opportunities, both planned and Dec. 5-6: Festival of Carols at Alma that excited catch-of-breath when you see random, I hope that you are all an Alma sticker on a car or hear the name TARTAN TUESDAYS Join us for casual drop-in gatherings in several locations Dec. 12: Festival of Carols, Birmingham, MI aware of the virtual ways to connect “Alma?” Or did Alma impact some of from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month (Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 9, with the Alma community: your deepest beliefs? Jan. 7). For more information: www. alma.edu/gateways/alumni/alumni-news-events • Our Facebook fan page has more There are certainly many ways in which than 1,500 ‘likes’ and offers a Alma is “4ever” with us, but the relation- place of finding event informa- >>STAY ships tend to be the most impactful. I hear tion as well as other posts (and CONNECTED! alumni share stories over and over about photos!) about alumni sight- If you have the faculty, staff and fellow students who ings. If you are on Facebook, we also touched their lives. recently moved to appreciate it if you’re friends with Martha Hubbard a new location, had It is fascinating and wonderful, also, to see our Facebook profile AlmaCollege Miller ’90 chats a change in the value of Alma relationships beyond AlumniOffice, which better enables us with Alma employment or the academic period, as alumni, students, to invite you to events. College Chaplain parents and friends meet up with a com- Noel Snyder at wish to become • Alma College groups on LinkedIn the Presbyterian ALUMNI NEWS involved with mon interest and love for our college. where you can find Alma folks. These Church (U.S.A.) the alumni in We strive to give you many opportunities groups allow you access to connect General Assembly your region, throughout each year to gather together with other alumni who are interested in June Creamery of the Crop simply contact the in person, from the major homecom- in networking in several different geographic areas. Husband and wife team Rachel and Matt ’03 Alumni Office at ing event to regional baseball games, Franko started selling their homemade ice 1-800-291-1312 picnics, athletic tailgates and musical Alma College will be a part of your histo- performances, to casual drop-in “Tartan cream in small batches last summer. The suc- or alumnihouse@ ry 4ever. I hope the connections continue Tuesdays” each month in several areas of cess of their sales encouraged them to open alma.edu for more to enrich your present and future as well! high alumni concentration. the doors of Furniture City Creamery to the information. Grand Rapids East Hills community in May. We even make appearances at national Everything is handmade from cones to ice events such as the Presbyterian Church cream, and includes vegan and dairy-free op- (U.S.A.) General Assembly in June, Lou where I write this after listening to Mar- Lou Ecken ’95 tions. The shop also boasts culinary delights Director of Alumni Engagement from various community bakeries.

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ALUMNI BOARD alumni President - Dana (Grant) Catania ’95 Vice President - Devon Anthony ’09 Secretary - Alisha (Majszak) Baker ’02 Chris Ahn ’98 1944 Maryanne Bowen Markwick ’44 granddaughter from son, Mike, and his sity. He chairs the Honors Council and tion LLC, turned 15 in the spring. • Ted 1997 Sondra Cox Keckley ’97 joined Andria Baker ’12 welcomes news from her 1944 classmates wife Kara — bringing the total to four serves on the faculty at the Nashville, Hutchins ’90 joined All Aboard Florida the California School Library Association Virginia (Cloutier) Blandford ’02 Bree Brownlee ’04 who still are contributing to society. grandchildren. Steve serves on the Nashua, Tenn. university. as chief information officer responsible after she became a teacher-librarian six years Raymond Cochenour III ’99 N.H., School District Board of Education. for the strategic and operational planning ago. She was a Section 1 Rep last year, pres- Norma (Bender) Curtis ’69 Christine Cornwell Hesch ’84 Thomas Davey ’07 1950 Gloria Anderson Richert ’50 Sue volunteers in middle schools and their 1984 of IT-related endeavors for All Aboard ident-elect this year, and will be president of Marilyn (Gordon) Drumm ’54 has found writing books an inspiration church. • Barbara Nichols ’68 has been teaches high school art in Fowlerville after Florida and its various business goals. This the Southern Region this coming year. Dana (Weston) Eadah ’01 Barb (Loomis) Greer ’61 throughout the years. As a pastor’s wife retired from teaching for seven years. She five years of teaching second grade. “It’s includes all functions as it relates to the de- Dale Greer ’65 (Paul O. Richert, 1926-2013), she was in- enjoys traveling to visit family and main- great to be grandparents: Stephannie Hesch velopment and deployment of a seamless 1998 Karly Schultz Melkonian ’98 Lisa Knowles ’94 Hearit ’09 and Danny Hearit ’11 Robin Lewis ’78 spired to write about mission journeys and taining her family home on Gull Lake. had their integrated technology system on behalf of and husband, Michael, announce the birth Kimberly Light ’05 the churches where they served together first child, Jayden Parker Hearit.” the highly anticipated passenger rail line. of twin sons, Cameron Michael and Dylan Tom McGuire ’08 Eileen Olson Rountree ’73 Bill McHenry ’83 with their three children, Anna, Peter and 1973 enjoys Frederick, born on Jan. 1, 2014. Jan (Knapp) Merz ’75 John. A present book (2014) goes back to retirement, playing tennis and golf almost 1986 Paul Kurtzhals ’86 is planning the 1991 Patrick Pinkerton ’91 and his Martha (Hubbard) Miller ’90 TKE House Fire 30th reunion party. The 2000 Michael Baysdell ’00 and his Josh Morgan ’06 an earlier time, Midland County Country every day in Sparks, Nev. She is glad to wife, Kym, have purchased land in Colo- Adriana (Rasche) Phelan ’92 Living The Way It Was! have happy kids, a teacher and a welder, tentative date is the week of March 6, 2015. rado for a future retirement home. wife Genevieve welcomed Ava Grace Bay- Krista (Schroeder) Ried ’94 and two grandchildren. sdell on April 7, 2014. Big brother Michael John Ruggles ’89 Robert Henry ’89 was promoted Scott Timmreck ’02 1956 Jim and Jan Anderson Wagar 1989 1992 Steven Gardner ’92 was Jr. is excited to have a new playmate, and Elizabeth Wheat ’02 ’56 winter in Florida and spend summers 1975 Shawne F. Cryderman ’75 enjoys to principal technical consultant at SAS promoted to full professor of Spanish at Uncle Joe Baysdell ’05 and his wife Lauren Robyn (Laird) Woolcock ’76 Institute. He is a lead for supply chain Heather (Hays) Zielinski ’97 in Charlevoix. retirement with activities like playing Illinois College, a small liberal arts college were present for Ava’s baptism in May. • pickle-ball, riding a bike, traveling and solution delivery, including global imple- in Jacksonville, Ill. Jeremy Hyler ’00 announces the release 1958 Richard C. Moore ’58 enjoys visiting friends and family. “Life is good. mentations of SAS Warranty Analysis, for of the book he co-authored with Troy TARTAN TASK FORCES: retirement. He writes, “We are in Midland Next year is our 40th class reunion!” which he holds two patents. 1994 Lynn O’Rear Palko ’94 has two Hicks titled Create, Compose, Connect: REGIONAL PLANNING GROUPS April to December and Florida December children: a boy, Charlie, age 5, in kindergar- Reading, Writing, and Learning With Digi- 1990 Jim Peck ’90 and Vivian have If you are interested in helping us plan to April.” 1977 Maurine Murphy Wallace Watts ten; and a girl, Lillian, age 2, in pre-school. tal Tools. It is available on Amazon and been in Manistee for more than 20 years. events in one of our major areas of ’77 lives in Harbor Springs and recently Lynn works for Hewitt Packard Co. through the Routledge website. alumni concentration, please join us “Our house and business are completely at one of our planning meetings. Each 1959 Robert Beltz ’59 continues to completed 35 years with the courts in Em- planning group will meet two times practice law and is working on a third book. met County. paid off, and we are debt free.” Their 1996 Kathleen Gross ’96 married Katie Kooyers Van Ark ’01 sold a year, and we will work to have the 2001 oldest son graduated from high school, Donald McKiness on July 13, 2013 at Dow her debut novel to Macmillan. The Boy meetings scheduled well in advance Steve Engel ’62 so they can be published in Accents. 1962 and spouse 1978 Jim Daniels ’78 is the Thomas and Jim’s company, Coastline Transporta- Gardens. They reside in Midland. Next Door will be a February 2015 release. For updates in between meetings, Helen planned to visit Alaska in June to Stockham Baker Professor of English at please join the appropriate group on LinkedIn.com! For specific time and celebrate their 40th anniversary. “We are Carnegie Mellon University, where he locations, please watch your monthly enjoying our 22nd year of retirement in has been teaching since 1981, and he is alumni e-mail and/or contact the Alumni Office at (989) 463-7245. Daytona Beach, Fla.” the 2014 recipient of the Mark Gelfand Service Award for Educational Outreach. Chicago 1963 Becky Walton ’63 retired from His newest book, Eight Mile High, was September 2, 2014 The Community House, Birmingham, published by Michigan State University Mich., after 27 years “in a most enjoyable West Michigan Press this year. TBD work environment.” ALUMNI NEWS 1981 Gary Evey ’81 has published his Northern Michigan Lorraine Jessop Davis ’64 TBD 1964 is the first book, The Fool’s Pocket Guide to Getting author of a book of poems, titled Going Homecoming Class Challenge Southeast Michigan a Job: How to Leave a Lasting Impression. October 7, 2014 Back To Retrieve It, which was published It’s now available on Amazon.com or his As the alumni classes of 1964, 1974 and 1989 make plans to celebrate their by a small publishing company in 2014. website: http://garyevey.wix.com/findajob. 50, 40 and 25-year reunion at homecoming, the members of those classes Great Lakes Bay Region The book is available on Amazon or have begun a challenge to see who has the most Alma pride! (Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Thumb) September 10, 2014 through the website at LorraineDavis- 1982 Kathy Beltz ’82 has moved back The Homecoming Class Challenge will count any gift that was made Books.com. Lorraine and husband Robert to Michigan in the Grand Haven area. She Lansing between July 2013 and Homecoming, Oct. 11, 2014. Gifts of any size will TBD Davis ’64 live in the Poconos of northern reports that she loves being back in her count toward the challenge. The class with the highest percentage of partic- Pennsylvania with their three seriously- home state and would love to hear from ipation will be announced as the winner at the homecoming football game. pampered cats. classmates at [email protected]. 74 If you are in one of these classes and want to be included in the class chal- lenge, please make a gift by using the enclosed business reply envelope; Steven Haas ’68 1968 and Susan 1983 Jonathan Thorndike ’83 online at www.alma.edu/donate; or by calling 800-291-1312, ext. 1. Woehrlen celebrate their 46th wedding was awarded the presidential faculty anniversary this year. They have a new achievement award at Belmont Univer- 64 89 30 accents www.alma.edu 31 ALUMNI NOTES

2003 Robin Levere Kinney ’03 and 2007 Micheal Buggia ’07 completed systems and works for the University of Grant Kinney ’04 welcomed Ethanael his Harvard Affiliated Emergency Chicago office of Student Enrollment and Liam Kinney, born Jan. 17, 2014. Medicine Residency and has accepted Advancement as a senior project specialist. an attending physician position at St. Okwara presented at the 2014 Slate Inno- HOMECOMING 2014 2004 Bree Brownlee ’04 was pro- Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Mass., vation Summit in Hartford, Conn. OCTOBER 10-12 moted in January to management super- starting in July 2014. • Thomas Davey Dawn Johnson Arends ’11 visor at ad agency Leo Burnett Detroit. ’07 married Breanna Hinkley on July 5, 2011 an- nounces the birth of her daughter, Hope She now leads the digital marketing team 2013. Thomas is vice president/treasurer Reed Arends, who was born May 21, 2014 Looking for a mobile schedule or interested in registering for events? Start planning for General Motors Certified Service of the Carpenter Industrial Supply Co., or by calling 1-800-291-1312 (ext. 2). at 8:39 a.m. weighing 7 lbs., 11oz. and 20 your visit at www.alma.edu/homecoming brands. • Darby Kennerly ’04 co-wrote, Jackson, Mich. • Brandon Shorter ’07 inches long. • Sara Campbell Beach ’11 produced and acted in a YouTube web and Kaylee Sova Shorter ’07 announce married Jeffrey Beach on Oct. 12, 2013 series, “Soiled Doves.” Set in the 1880s, it the birth of their daughter, Brielle An- in Greenville, and they bought their first is a western from the female perspective nalyn Shorter, on Dec. 12, 2013. with supernatural undertones. home in Lowell. Sara is a Senior Service Friday, October 10 Advocate II with Farmers Insurance. 2008 Katie Seagraves Francis ’08 and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 2006 Kevin Beggs ’06 has finished Chris Francis ’08 welcomed a baby boy Check In and Registration — Smith Alumni House Alumni Picnic — Chapel Lawn > Kiltie Marching Band performs at 12:45 p.m. his Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicol- into their family: Beckett Michael Francis, ALUMNI SECTION SUBMISSIONS 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Alumni notes can be submitted one of three ways: Career Explo — Stone Recreation Center Noon ogy at MSU and has accepted a post- 8 lbs, 2 oz., 21 inches. Alma College Women’s Soccer vs. Albion — Scotland Yard doctoral fellowship at Kansas University • online at: www.alma.edu/alumni-notes 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. • by returning the postage-paid envelope in this issue 50-Year Class of 1964 Reunion Events — 1:00 p.m. Medical Center, where he will study 2010 Okwara Uzoh ’10 graduated • by regular post to: President's Home/Hogan Lobby Pregame Show — Bahlke Field Director of Alumni Engagement, Alumni Notes, > SPARK Alumni-Student Tent liver toxicology. from Northwestern University with a 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801-1599. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Includes afternoon registration, snacks and kids games Master of Science degree in information Pizza Night — Tyler-Van Dusen, Rotunda Photos can be e-mailed to [email protected]. 1:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Alma College Football vs. Adrian — Bahlke Field Percussion Ensemble Concert — Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall 4:00 p.m. Departmental Receptions 8:00 p.m. Alma College Theatre — 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Remick Heritage Center, Strosacker Theatre Post Game BBQ – Stone Recreation Center 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11 Alumni Choir Rehearsal – Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall 8:00 a.m. – Noon Check In and Registration — Smith Alumni House 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Alumni Awards and Choir Concert ­— 9:00 a.m. Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall Matt Reinke 5K Scot Trot > Distinguished Alumni Award: Dan Huggler ’01 > George Hebert Award: Brian Bartes ’87 SAVE THE DATE 9:00 a.m. Kiltie Band Rehearsal — Bahlke Field > Young Alumni Award: Ashley High ’04 > Smith Distinguished Alumni Award: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Albert ’61 and Jeane ’64 Dugan 50-Year Class, Golden Thistle Breakfast — > Parade Grand Marshal: Rose Peck December 12, 2014 Tyler-Van Dusen Commons 8:00 p.m. TKE HOUSE DEDICATION AND 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Alma College Theatre — Alma’s Festival of Carols in the Detroit area! Legacy Student Reception — Remick Heritage Center, Strosacker Theatre OPEN HOUSE Join us after the Remick Heritage Center, Lobby parade for a brief dedication of The more than 100 members of the Alma College Choirs, directed by Will Nichols with accompaniment by Tony 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sunday, October 12 the new TKE house at 11:45. Decade Anniversary Reception Patterson, will celebrate the Christmas season with a special Festival of Carols performance at First Presbyterian (2014, 2004, 1994, 1984, 1974) — 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. An open house will follow. Church, 1669 W. Maple Road, in Birmingham, on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Hogan Lobby All Alumni Breakfast — Hamilton Commons, Thistle Room 10:05 – 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Check the website at www.alma.edu/alma-college-presents to order tickets online. Ticket Golden Thistle Photo — Dunning Memorial Chapel Steps Worship Service — First Presbyterian Church of Alma guest preacher Chip Hardwick ’88 prices are $20 for adults and $15 for children 17 years of age and under. 10:30 a.m. Alumni Memorial Service — Dunning Memorial Chapel 3:00 p.m. Not in the Detroit area? Then consider returning to campus for the annual on-campus Festival of Carols. The choirs Alma College Theatre — 11:00 a.m. Remick Heritage Center, Strosacker Theatre will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 in the Remick Heritage Center. Homecoming Parade — Superior Street Tickets for the campus concerts are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and up and youth 18 and under, and free for > THEME: 4ever Alma 4:00 p.m. > Parade Grand Marshal: Rose Peck Symphony Concert – Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall Alma College faculty, staff and students. Seating is reserved. Call (989) 463-7304 for ticket information. 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 25-Year Class Parade Viewing, Picnic, and Class Photo – Contemporary Christian Worship – Dunning Memorial Chapel President’s Home guest preacher Chip Hardwick ’88

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The Alma College Board of Trustees wel- comed four new members, effective July 1, 2014. Joining the 32-member board are: Brian Bartes ’86, chief financial officer with Wolverine Packing Co. in Detroit. A former member of the alumni board, Bartes is active with Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan and Eastern Market Corporation and is a member of the Detroit Economic BUILDING Club. He is the author of the book, Life Les- sons: A Guide to Creating and Living Your Best For more than 20 our Life (2011). years he provided editorial assis- David Devine ’90, director of global capac- tance to Exodus ity management with General Motors in World Service, Warren. A former president of the Alumni Legacy! an Illinois-based Association and presidential search commit- organization that tee member, Devine’s career with GM has mobilizes Chris- included executive stops in Detroit; Flint; he received Alma College alumni are active every high school, we would love to have the CELEBRATING tian volunteers in Charleston, W.V.; Cincinnati; Dallas/Fort one of four day in recruiting new Scots, sharing opportunity to share more about Alma. service to refugees. Worth; Frankfurt, Germany; Shanghai, national their Alma experience, showing how You can refer a student by completing For eight years he China; and Seoul, South Korea. THE LIVES OF citations Plaid Works, and providing an ener- the online referral form at: from the served in Hol- gized network for young alumni and Darryl Schimeck ’82, president and CEO of Council for the Advancement and land as an assistant instructor in current students. alma.edu/gateways/alumni/refer- a-student Optimer Brands in Chicago. A member of OUR FRIENDS Support of Education for photog- English-as-a-Second Language We build upon this legacy by shar- the Chicago President’s Advisory Council, raphy by editors of higher educa- classes for immigrants. Schimeck also served as chairman with Mercy tion publications. ing the Alma experience with alumni Additionally, to show our apprecia- Prior to his tenure at Alma, he siblings, children and grandchildren tion, each Alma alumnus who refers Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago and was Gordon Beld formerly president and CEO of Veolia ES He was the author of nearly 300 was an editorial staff member at our annual Homecoming Legacy a prospective student in September Director of News historical features published by of The Grand Rapids Press and Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 from Industrial Services. In June 2013, he climbed and October will receive a free Alma newspapers and magazines. His The Grand Rapids Herald; a Beld was the man 10 to 11 a.m. To register for the event, Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. Services and Publi- College t-shirt! historical novel, A Gentle Breeze teacher in suburban Grand behind the scenes for please call 1-800-321-ALMA or e-mail Danette Taylor ’84, At Alma, students can build on the medical director of the cations, 1965-1989 from Gossamer Wings, was pub- Rapids schools; and director of nearly 25 years. After [email protected]. Alumni and pro- Movement Disorders Program at William lished in 1999; and two books information services for Wyo- retirement he remained spective students will enjoy brunch and legacy of their family members and carve their own spot in our campus Beaumont Hospital in West Bloomfield. Ac- concerning the history of Grand ming Public Schools. dedicated to recording conversation with faculty, coaches and the history of the college, community. We look forward to see- tive in Alma College events both on campus Rapids were printed in 2012. admissions representatives. Reserved ordon G. Beld, Among survivors are his wife, saying in a recent ing your legacy continue! and in the Detroit area, Taylor is a member seating for the parade and a guided of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Alma College's di- His 2014 book, A History of Alma Martha D.; a son, Dr. Scott G. interview: “It’s a college campus tour also will be available. Council for the Greater Michigan Alzheim- rector of news ser- College: Where Plaid and Pride Pre- Beld ’78 of Ann Arbor; a daugh- that has not only an Go Scots! G amazing past but also an ter, Dala J. Beld ’74 (Antxon As always, if you know of any high er’s Association. She also teaches part time at vices and publications from vail, was a collaboration with Alma Basurko) of Pasai Donibane, impressive present, and school students who are committed to Michigan State University. 1965 to 1989 and co-author area historian David C. McMacken. The Basque Country of Spain, a promising future.” service, have a passion for music, are of a history of the college Serving as Board of Trustee officers in 2014- Refugees and other immigrants were and a son-in-law Thomas Wag- dedicated student-athletes, participate published in 2014, died May Anneliese Fox 15 will be Stephen F. Meyer ’80, chair; Mike the focus of his volunteer efforts, and ner of Bayville, N. J.; and two in Model UN, or are looking forward Senior Assistant Director of Admissions 9, 2014. He was 86. Sherman ’74, vice chair; Daniel Henris, as- since 1980 he and his wife, Martha, grandchildren, Alar and Dala to continuing their education after sistant treasurer; Marcia Nunn ’73, secretary; While at Alma his publica- were involved in sponsorships of Basurko of Pasai Donibane. He and Sandee Gadde, assistant secretary. tions earned several awards families from Cambodia in Alma, was predeceased by daughter from Vietnam in Grand Rapids, and from educational public rela- Barbara J. Wagner. n tions associations. In 1976 from Kosovo in Holland.

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IN MEMORIAM and two sisters. Dr. Fortino is survived by Frank A. "Pete" Martin ’53 of Marysville Park, Mich.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and three Campbell and his wife Silena Luchini Fortino ’43, two died May 31, 2014 at the age of 86. A Native American churches in Arizona, Dave Hubbard in Scotland Collin H. Alexander ’37 of Oak Park children, four grandchildren, including veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Martin he moved to Utah in 1984 and built and for the 2013 Heights, Minn., died March 25, 2014 at Anne Fortino ’01, and one great-grand- received the World War II Victory Medal served the Westminster Presbyterian alumni trip. the age of 97. Mr. Alexander developed daughter. Memorials have been desig- and was recognized as an outstanding Church in Fruit Heights, UT. In addition glare-free coatings for rangefinders and nated to Alma College. athlete in Japan in 1948. A two-sport to serving and helping people, Rev. Durler athlete in football in track while in col- loved woodworking, having built several other military uses during World War II. Dr. James T. Haffenden ’47 of Kalamazoo lege, he was a local football referee for model airplanes and boats, including a A co-founder of the American Vacuum died March 31, 2014 at the age of 87. A 55 years and longtime secretary of the 19’ Carolina Dory boat, which he built by Society in 1953, he had been employed graduate of the Des Moines College of Eastern Michigan Officials Association. hand. Rev. Durler is survived by his wife by Kimberly Clark, Bausch & Lomb and Osteopathic Medicine, he practiced medi- Mr. Martin taught school at Marysville Barbara Jones ’56 Durler, three children, from 1951 to 1969 as an engineer with 3M cine in Battle Creek from 1953 to 1996. High School for 30 years and was hon- 10 grandchildren, one great-granddaugh- Company. He enjoyed golf, tennis, bridge Dr. Haffenden was certified in the area of ored as teacher of the year in 1976 by the ter and a sister. and singing. Mr. Alexander is survived family practice and was active in the pro- Michigan Education Association. He is by his wife, seven children, two stepchil- fessional medical community as a member Beverly J. "Bev" Gould DeVries '61 of survived by his wife Mary, four children, dren and many grandchildren and great- of the Michigan Osteopathic Association Venice, Fla., died May 16, 2014 at the age six grandchildren, three great-grandchil- grandchildren. Memorials have been and the American Osteopathic Association of 74. Mrs. DeVries first taught in the dren, and his brother. CELEBRATING designated to Alma College. as well as in the Battle Creek community. Royal Oak school system and then moved Dr. Silvio P. “Sil” Fortino ’43 of East In 1959, he received a "George Award" for Rev. James D. Hill ’55 of Bad Axe died to Spring Lake where she taught English THE LIVES OF Lansing died May 29, 2014 at the age of his initiative in creating the medical exam- April 17, 2014 at the age of 80. After at Spring Lake Junior High until retiring 93. Dr. Fortino joined the V12 Program iner system in Calhoun County, where graduation from Alma, Rev. Hill attended in 1991. She is survived by her husband of OUR FRIENDS in 1942 and was sent to Great Lakes he was the Calhoun County Medical McCormick Theological Seminary 51 years, George DeVries '61, a daughter Naval Station in 1943; he joined the Examiner from 1957 to 1963. He was also where he earned his B.D. degree in 1960. and son-in-law, three grandchildren, and Michigan National Guard in 1946 and a member of the Battle Creek Antique He served four years as pastor at the her sister Pat ’63 and brother-in-law Tom David Campbell retired as a division surgeon in 1965 Car Club and the Audubon Society. Dr. Presbyterian Church in Concord then for Reynolds ’64. C. David Campbell ’75, an Alma Haffenden is survived by four children, 19 years as associate minister of education College trustee since 2007 and presi- as a Lt. Colonel. He earned his medi- Carl M. Jacobson ’61 of Saginaw died Alma College Trustee his former wife, seven grandchildren, and at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle dent of the Detroit-based McGregor cal degree from Marquette School of March 27, 2014, at the age 75. After his two great grandchildren. Creek. Briefly serving as interim pastor at Fund, died July 7, 2014, after a battle Medicine in 1945 and completed his graduation from Alma, Mr. Jacobson Richland Presbyterian Church, Rev. Hill with pancreatic cancer. He was 61. During his more than 19 years internship and residency at Edward W. Beverly J. Yoder McMullen ’51 of Milan taught school and coached in Ashley leading the Fund, nearly $150 founded the Gull Lake Area Community “David was a gem of a human Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. A mem- died May 15, 2014 at the age of 85. Her for two years and at South Intermediate million was granted to Detroit Church in 1987 before retiring from full- being, and everyone who knew ber of the basketball team in both high love of music came from both of her School in Saginaw for 25 years. He taught area non-profits. Prior to joining time ministry nine years later. A member him understood this,” said James school and college, his college team was parents but most notably her father who at Arthur Hill High School for the last the Fund, Campbell served as vice of many local civic and service organiza- B. Nicholson, chairman of the president, Program at the Commu- undefeated in 1942 and went on to play in was the band teacher at Alma Public 10 years of his career. Mr. Jacobson was a McGregor Fund Board of Trustees. tions, he also was a chaplain in the U.S. nity Foundation for Southeastern the Division III Championship in Kansas Schools. She married fellow Scot, Richard member of the TKE fraternity at Alma “For nearly 20 years, he led the Navy for many years where he rose to Michigan, from 1986-1994, and as City where they won one game and lost E. McMullen, in 1951. Throughout their College. He is survived by his wife Gail, McGregor Fund with the highest the rank of captain. Rev. Hill is survived dean of students at the College for another. As a Fellow in the Academy of 55 years of marriage, they were deeply four daughters, nine grandchildren and standards of integrity, professional- Creative Studies from 1980-1986. by his wife, three children, including ism and thoughtfulness. Serving as Family Practice, Dr. Fortino was a past devoted to their family, church and the three great-grandchildren. Thomas Hill ’84, six grandchildren, and the face of the foundation, David es- Born and raised in Midland, Mich., president of the Ingham Medical Society; small town communities they cherished. one sister. Blake J. Bennett ’70 tablished the Fund both locally and Campbell earned his B.A. from Chief of Staff at Sparrow Hospital, where She was a member of the Milan Music of Boca Raton, Fla., nationally as a foundation guided by died April 13, 2014 at the age of 65. Blake Alma College and M.A. from he was also chair of the Department Study Club, Milan Arts and Crafts Club, Rev. Russell W. Durler II ’56, of Layton, humility, by a deep respect for the Central Michigan University and is survived by his wife Jane Wilson ’70 of Family Practice; a member of the Women's Club, Milan Investment Club Utah, died May 14, 2014 at the age work of our grantees, and abiding was the recipient of an honorary Sparrow Hospital Board of Directors; and Bennett, and several family members. compassion for those in our com- Ph.D. from Madonna University. and PEO. She was a regular accompanist of 82. Rev. Durler served in the U.S. a board member at Carson City Hospital. munity most in need.” He is survived by his wife, Susan for her children and their friends for solo Army from 1952 to 1954 while earn- Lynn Gallagher-Main ’70 of Edmore died A member of the Alma College Alumni Goethel Campbell ’79, daughter and ensemble competitions during their ing his degree at Alma College. He June 12, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minn. at Campbell joined the McGregor Board, he received the 1997 George A. Morgan F. Campbell of New York, high school years. Preceded in death by continued his education at Pittsburgh the age of 79. After earning her degree Fund in 1995 as executive director NY, his parents, Charles and Mar- Hebert Distinguished Service Award for and became president in 1999 and her husband Richard ’51, Mrs. McMullen Theological Seminary, and did gradu- in education, Ms. Gallagher-Main taught garet Campbell of Midland, MI, his outstanding loyalty and service to the chief executive officer in 2014. He is survived by three children, two grand- ate work at San Francisco Theological in the Alma Public Schools for several his sister, Sandra Rowe of Wooster, college. He was preceded in death by two was also elected to the McGregor children, three great-grandchildren, two Seminary before becoming ordained as a years then continued teaching in the OH, brother Kevin Campbell of brothers including Alfred ’37 and sister- Fund Board of Trustees in 2003. Corvallis, OR, and several nieces sisters, a sister-in-law and several nieces Presbyterian minister. Serving churches Fulton School’s Alternative Education in-law Mary Alice Damon ’38 Fortino, and nephews. n and nephews. in Mt. Clemens, Saginaw and Highland Program. Full of life, love and laughter,

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she is survived by her four children, 12 city of Alma for her years of volunteer a self-employed businessman, and he, grandchildren, four great-grandchildren service to her community. She served 53 along with his wife owned and oper- and a sister. years on the governing board of Camp ated Uniglobe Travel in Monroe for Cutler and devoted 39 years of volunteer many years. He was also co-owner of Neil W. Nesbitt ’79 of Bloomfield Hills ALUMNI GATHER service to the local and regional Girl Guardian Self Storage in Monroe. He was died April 7, 2014 at the age of 56. His Scouts. She raised funds for UNICEF, a board member of the Monroe County love of tennis led him to become a Tennis March of Dimes and the CROP Walk, Community College Foundation for 15 July 2014 Teaching Professional, which he taught and was active in the American Legion years and was a member of St. Nick’s in Michigan and Florida. Mr. Nesbitt is King Neptune hovers over a group of Alma alums Auxiliary, League of Women Voters, Club. Mr. McIntyre was preceded in death survived by his mother, sister, and a niece in Virginia Beach, VA. Commission on Aging (including a posi- by his parents, Charles S. and Marion F. and nephew. tion on the Region 7 board), St. Louis McIntyre, for whom Alma’s centrally- Back row from left: Scott Parkes ’82, Tom Bay ’81, Charles D. “Doc” Burton, friend of Child Study Club, PTA, Alma Women’s located McIntyre Mall is named. Charles Bruce Parkes ’82, Bruce Gerish ’81, Mike Long ’79, Alma College, died March 27, 2014 in Club, Gratiot County United Way S. McIntyre was a member of the Board Bob Mestrovic ’79, Robert Connor ’80 Williamsburg, Mich. at the age of 90. (including a position on the board), and of Trustees from 1953-1982, and served as After high school, he joined the ROTC Alma Parks and Recreation Commission. its chair from 1975-1977. The McIntyre Second row from left: Mark Haely ’80, Bill Rucker ’79, and attended Alma College where he She was instrumental in establishing the Center for Health Science and McIntyre Dr. Nick Paron ’79, James Plowman ’81, Brian Shaw ’80, was selected for an officer’s program Gratiot County Senior Citizen Center Court in the Hogan Center are named Brian Churchill ’80 based at Northwestern University, from in St. Louis. Mrs. Croucher is survived in honor of the McIntyre Foundation Front row: Thaddeus Nowak ’79 and Bryan Segedi ’81 which he graduated. After World War by four daughters, including Board of of Monroe. Mr. McIntyre is survived by II, Mr. Burton earned his master’s degree Trustee member Candace Croucher his wife, a daughter and son-in-law, one in organic chemistry from MSU before Dugan, nine grandchildren and seven grandson, and two brothers, including moving to the Philadelphia, Pa. area to great-grandchildren. Mrs. Croucher gave James McIntyre ’69, who has been a mem- work for chemical manufacturer Rohm & generously to Alma College. ber of the Alma College Board of Trustees Haas. Returning to Michigan in 1951, Mr. since 1983. William E. “Bill” Hoglund, friend of Burton worked for Miles Laboratories in Alma College and resident of Harbor Margaret Ann “Ranny” Riecker, a Zeeland before moving to Midland where Spring, died June 8, 2014 at the age of Midland philanthropist and friend of he was a chemist at the Dow Chemical 79. Mr. Hoglund spent his entire 36-year Alma College, died April 7 in Midland. Company for 25 years. Following his career at General Motors Corporation as She was 80. The granddaughter of Dow Let us hear from you! 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McIntyre, a friend of Alma ______an award devised by the Michigan and, most recently, STEM education. College and lifelong resident of Monroe, Women’s Commission and awarded to died June 20, 2014 in Downers Grove, Return to: Director of Alumni Engagement, Alumni Notes, Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801-1599 honor Michigan’s unsung heroes. She was Ill., at the age of 64. Mr. McIntyre was received the Tartan Award in 1988 by the Alumni notes can also be submitted online at: www.alma.edu/alumni-notes

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