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I first visited EMU as a high school junior from Novi in 1988 , with my best friend. After a campus cour, we both enrolled that day. That visit began my 17-year e relationship with EMU, from a prospective student co VolumeThe3, Issue Eda 1 b Fall 2005 Alumni Association president. I graduated in 1993 with a journalism degree and ADVANCEMENT STAFF Vice president of advancement during my time on campus, I was edicor of the Aurora (interim) yearbook, a writer for the Eastern Echo and served as Thomas R. Stevick Executive director of execurive vice president of my sorority, Sigma Kappa. alumni relations My EMU experience has provided me excellent Vicki Reaume ('91, '96) Director of alumni programs opportunities, lifelong friends and memories of college Amy (Schulz) Spooner life chat I wouldn't trade with anyone. Thousands of Assistant director of constituent relations you have similar feelings about Eastern Michigan. Ken Ruppel Years lacer, the University continues co provide me Assistant director of advancement activities with many gifts. Perhaps che most precious is my hus­ Christine Mikolajczak band, Eric, who I met when I was president of the Office supervisor EMU Greek Alumni Chapter. Eric was the president of I arr committed to making sure EMU Patti Cartwright remains a welcoming and stimulating Student assistants the Alumni Association when I mer him; his term on place for alumni and future students. Acadia Hahlbrock the Board ended when I began my term as president. Melanie Lebert Kevin Sanders I'm proud co be serving EMU and giving back co a place chat has given me so much. Emily Vincent I am committed co making sure EMU remains a welcoming and stimulating place for EDGE STAFF alumni as well as future students. I believe a key co the University's fucure success lies Editor with the supporr of its alwnni. Please consider donating your time, talents or treasures co Kevin Merrill ('86) Writer che Alumni Association. Your participation will further strengthen chis commitment co Kathleen Shields ('04) our alma macer. Lee's work cogecher co sustain its excellence. Photographers Richard Schwarze I look forward co rhe next rwo years and am honored co be serving as your president. Craig Watson Graphic artist Kristen Wimsatt Copy editors Vicki Reaume Amy (Schulz) Spooner Kathleen Shields Jennifer Rass ('93), president, EMU Alumni Association

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2 I EMU I Fall 2005 Cover story & features

COVER STORY 4 Big-league perspective Chris Hoiles and Carl Thomas, cwo great former EMU athletes, are back on campus chis year and answering co a new name: coach. Boch enjoyed their rime as professional achleres, bur are finding satisfaction in their new roles: helping today's scudent-achleces achieve success on and off the field. 7 Faithful fan Marcus Adams was bored and looking for something co do one Saturday afternoon 24 years ago. So, he left his Ypsilanti apartment and rook a brief walk co nearby Rynearson Stadium co watch an EMU football game. He hasn't missed a home game since - a 124-game screak. 10 World travelers Are you ready for a vacation and inceresced in traveling with your fellow EMU supporters? The Office for Alumni Relations has launched a new Travel Society for alumni and friends who like co travel and enjoy the experience of being pare of a group of travelers. 15 Homecoming 2005 Ic's rime again co return co campus, connect with old friends and faculty and relive campus memories. Homecoming 2005 feacures more than 60 events co help you reconnect wich EMU, from oozeball and spirit stations co tailgates and T-shire exchanges. 25 Full-court press Charles Ramsey is recurning home. Ramsey, an Ypsilanti native, Eastern Michigan University graduate and former EMU assistant basketball coach, is the new head coach of the men's basketball program.

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EMU I Fall 2005 I 3 hris Hoiles and Carl Thomas, cwo gceat former EMU athletes, are back on campus this year and answering co a new name: coach. Hoiles just finished his first year as an assisrant baseball coach, his first paid colle­ giate coaching job. He left Eastern Michigan as a junior co enter the 1986 Major League Thomas, left, and Ho· s treasure their pro-playing ays, but are Baseball draft and eventually spent 10 seasons stressing the rol I academics as a catcher with the Baltimore Orioles. to EMU'\ s dent-athletes. Thomas ('00) recently signed on as an assistant men's basketball coach, his second collegiate coaching position. His EMU colle­ giate-playing career ended with a Sweet 16 appearance in the 1991 NCAA Tournament. Within a few months, he was playing in che Hoiles, Thomas NBA for the Sacramento Kings, che first of four reams he would play for over a seven-year period. Boch greacly enjoyed their time as a pro­ fessional athlete, from the travel perks and return to EMU pay co fan adulation. Bur both are finding joy, coo, in their new roles: helping today's scu­ dent-achleces achieve success on and off che Coaches use experience gained at the field. The transition from player to coach, professional level to help today's however, hasn't been easy. "You have no control over a game. You can't student-athletes perform on, off the field. get om there and rake care of siwations," Hoiles is Charles Ramsey ('92), who in March was named head coach of said. "As a coach, you watch the kids go through situations and you che men's ceam. Hoiles is under Roger Coryell ('71), who earned know what co do because you been through it, but chey haven't. three varsity letters ac EMU. Coryell was che scarring pitcher in Watching chem struggle sometimes in certain siwacions - chat's che 1970 NAIA National Championship game, the lone nation­ probably the hardest part forme. I have co stay in the dugout and not al cicle for che EMU baseball program. do anything about it." Thomas and Hoiles have simple advice for scudenc-achleces. Added Thomas: "There are a lot of situations where you want co "Your mind will be a lot clearer if your books are caken care say, 'No, you have co do ic like this.' Bue like when raising a child, of," Thomas said. "If you wane ro be free on che court or on the you have co lee chem go through an experience on their own co gee diamond, you need co have no worries in che classroom, and ic will che most from it." show on the playing field or on the court. You will be chat much Boch are working under EMU alumni as well. Thomas' boss better of a player, and you will be that much better of an athlete

4 I EMU I Fall 2005 COVER STORY because you won't have that worry." home runs (19 in Such advice, though, is getting drowned 1986). He contin­ The ultimate student ID out by the seductive lure of the big leagues. ues to hold che cards: Hailes ( 1993 "I never thought about being a pro when EMU career home­ Pinnacle #186) and I was at Eastern," Thomas said. "Nowadays, run record with 34. Thomas (1999 Sky Sox guys are chinking about playing in the He was drafted by #107) made it on to sports' collector cards. NBA or the NFL, and they lose focus of just che Tigers but even­ getting better and enjoying the sport," tually ended up in Thomas said. the Orioles' organi­ "Today's student-athlete coo often chinks zation. His most about making ic to the pros before finishing outstanding season a degree," Hoiles said. "When I came here, I came in 1993, when wasn't looking ro gee drafted. I came here ro he was voted the make myself a better player in hopes of put­ team's Mose Valu­ ting myself in a position to be drafted. Kids able Player, bitting nowadays, I think they're actually coming .310 with 29 home here because they know they can gee clrafrecl. runs and 82 RBI. And they don't really cake the time co make TI1omas' first big­ themselves beccer. So chat's where the school­ league moment work really comes into play. Because if you came in bis first, don't make it, you have co rest on what you and only, appearance during rhe 1991-92 did here academically." NBA season, when he was with the Kings. Hoiles, who is a member of the EMU After one of the team's four guards goc Athletic Hall of Fame, is talking from injured, only three (including Thomas) were experience. His decision to leave EMU for left in uniform. He played 31 minutes chat che draft cost him a chance to graduate. clay and remembers ic vividly. He remains only a few credits shy and "My first NBA basket was a clunk. We already has completed one course at EMU were playing Golden Seate. I was on the coward meeting his graduation require­ wing. They had just scored and I cook off playing ir: the CBA, Thomas was called up ment. He expects to fi nally get bis diplo­ clownthe court, and Duane Causwell saw me to che NEA a CBA-record five times. ma within cwo years. and no one was around me. And I just went Thomas flirted with the idea of return­ Each remembers fondly chose first big­ up. It wasn't a hard and spectacular clunk, ing co semi-pro ball. He played on several league moments. bm ic was my first two points of che game." teams in Europe, buc the lase fe w closed For Hoiles, chat fi rst big-league "My first game was very memorable to because o: financial problems. He realizes moment was a pinch-hitting role in a me because everything you can do in a game now bis playingdays are over. "The last cou­ game against the California Angels. - as far as fouling, turnovers, assists and free ple of seasons I really haven't played as While be bad been called up from the throws - I did it," Thomas added. "It gave much, so it's kind of prepared me co be away minors once before, be never was put in me the fire and the desire. It gave me the from the game. Now that I'm a coach, I put the lineup. What be remembers most is fe eling that maybe I belong here." all of my energy into crying co be cbe best chat he was called from the bullpen to While at Eastern Michigan, Thomas coach I can be. I still love to play, but chat pinch-hit. But the call came during a earned four letters and fi nished his career love I bad for playing, I'm crying co cake it pitching change. And so there was Hoiles, with 1,179 points, 452 rebounds, 185 into the coaching profession." with 50,000 fans watching, running in to three-point field goals and 249 assists. He Hoilei, who did some coaching at cake practice swings in che on-deck circle. was a second-ream All-Mid-American Bowling Green Scace University before join­ "I made it to the dugout and, at the Conference selection in 1991. ing EMC's staff, also enjoys the role of time, I was using a bat that had a really Boch Thomas, 35, and his identical twin coach, anc in factwould like co run his own small head on ic. So I get out there and I'm brother, Charles, were inducted into the collegiate program someday. crying to get everything around and I'm fansing-area Athletic Hall of Fame in June. "It's a major goal of mine to become a shaking so bad, and I put the donut on che Thomas joined EMU after spending head coac:, and have a program of my own. bat, and it slid right off. Bue on the first cbe past year as an ass is cant men's basket­ I've had penty of opporcunicies ro coach in pitch, I got a fast ball and hie a line drive ball coach at the University of Maryland­ che minor leagues. But I have three boys of to the third baseman for an out," he said. Eascern Shore. Prior to being named to the my own :;.nd I've been through chat sicua­ "I hit ic pretty well." UMES staff, Thomas played professionally tion enough co know the time and effort Hoiles, 40, became the Orioles' scarcing in France, Sweden, Greece and Italy from chat it cakes. I'm just noc ready co commit catcher in 1990, and held that role for near­ 2000-2003. From 1991-99, he played co chac, ar d chat's why the collegiate level is ly nine years, until a hip injury - he eventu­ professionally in cbe NBA for Sacramento, so encicin5 co me." ally would have both hips replaced - ended Cleveland, Golden Scace and Orlando, and EMU is glad co have both of these fine his career. While at EMU, Hoiles set single­ in che Concinencal Basketball Association athletes - and coaches - back on campus season records for RBI (70 in 1986) and for Fore Wayne and Grand Rapids. While and guiding coday's scuclent-atbleces.

EMU I Fall 2005 I 5 EMU BOARD OF REGENTS Regent named Floyd Clack, a long­ time educator and for­ mer state representa­ tive, has been named b the Eastern Michi- 5an University Board c,f Regents by Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm Clack, 64, of Flint, v,i 11 represent the gen­ eral public for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2006. Clack replaces Steven Gordon. Clack received a master's degree in counseling from EMU in 1972. He was a nember of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners from 1996-2004 and 9:?rved seven terms as a state representa­ t ve from 1982-96. He also served as a nember of the Flint City Council from l 979-82 and was a guidance counselor The EMU Alumni > Association major who wants to stay in and teacher in the Flint Community Scholarships are given annually co freshman, the area after graduation. �.chools. He is a former president of the "I've seen al I the articles on Flint NAACP. sophomore or transfer students. The $1,000 how I might have to look in Clack's wife, Brenda, is a member of award is renewable up co four consecutive years. the South or the West to find Michigan's House of Representatives for Sixteen students are receiving the scholarship. a teaching job, but I'm going tie 34th District (Genesee County). to give this area my best - Pam Yo ung The alumni scholarship her father, Bob Brewster, who shot," he said. Donaldson was established in 1970 to received a bachelor's degree said that he's leaning toward encourage children and from EMU and returned for a teaching art. grandchildren of alumni to master's degree in the early Donaldson found out continue the EMU legacy. To '90s. He is now enrolled in about the scholarship oppor­ high I ight the benefits of the EMU doctoral program in tunity from his mother, scholarship, The Edge pro­ education. "My dad helps me Sheree (Nicoll Donaldson, files two student recipients with my tuition," said who graduated from EMU in each issue. Brewster, who works part­ with bachelor's and master's Lindsey Brewster is a time to pay her living expens­ degrees in special education senior elementary special es. "The scholarship means I and teaches at her son's high education major from Ann can contribute to the big school alma mater, Oscar A. Arbor. Because her focus is tu ition biI ls at our house." Carlson High School, in in the sought-after field of The scholarship also Gibraltar, Mich. emotional impairment, she allowed Brewster to spend the In addition to a part­ hopes that she'll more easily winter 2004 semester in time job at a rental car com­ find a job with a local school Australia. "I would never have pany at Metro Airport, district. "I have to do two been able to afford to study Donaldson also has a sum­ semesters of student teach­ overseas without the scholar­ mer landscaping business. ing, and my first one is this ship," she said. "I can't even "I'm counting on the lawn fall with Lincoln (Consoli­ begin to list all the things I business to keep me going dated Schools in Ypsilanti). learned while traveling." until I find a teaching job, I'm really looking forward to Michigan Governor Jen­ and maybe even for the first Alumni at the top > getting to know my stu­ nifer M. Granholm, rejoice! couple of years. It's hard dents," she said. Ryan Donaldson, from work, but I know it will all Five of the eight EMU regents have a Brewster found out Rockwood, Mich., is another pay off." degree from EMU. In addition to about the scholarship from senior elementary education - Kathleen Shields Clack, the alumni are (clockwise, from upper left): Jan A. Brandon ('87), Philip A. lncarnati ('76, '82), Karen Q. Valvo ('93) and Roy E. Wilbanks ('70). arcus Adams was bored and looking for some­ thing co do one Saturday after­ noon 24 years ago. So he left his Ypsilanti apart­ ment and cook a brief walk co nearby Rynearson Stadium co watch an EMU football game. He hasn't missed a home game since - a 124-game streak. "Eastern has been a second home, and I know that sounds corny," said Adams in explaining his attendance streak, one of the longest among the many loyal EMU football fans. "I love football, and I believe that Eastern plays what I call 'honest football."' Honest, he said, means relaxed fans, low ticker prices, a lot of local players and fun without the pro-type pressure of some college programs. Eastern Michigan University truly has been a second home co Adams, who started as a trans­ Fan faithfully fe r student here in January 1977. He earned his firstbachelor's degree in 1981, a second in 2004 and is currencly enrolled in a master's degree and a graduate certificate program. He mer Rita follows team Hampron, a fellow EMU graduate (B.S. '82, M.A. '87) and his wife of22 years, at EMU. (She teaches ar Roberto Clemence High School in Nearly a quarter of a century later, Ann Arbor.) Adams has held several campus Marcus Adams still can't pull himself jobs and currently is a library assistant. Not only does Adams, who turns 51 in away from a home EMU football game. October, attend all home games, bur he travels co every conference and celebrated with the players. A.dams fondly remembers the 40-37 game and many non-league games as well. During several seasons, win against Toledo in November 1994. Charlie Batch came in co he attended all 11 games. lead the team co victory with a :ouchdown pass with no time left. Among his few regrets is not attending the December 1987 His cverall favorite year wasc': 1987, but che "MAC Attack" year California Bowl, EMU's last bowl appearance. "I remember saying, of 1984. Coming offfour consecu:ive poor seasons (a combined 3-39- Tl! catch the next one,"' he said. 1 record•, EMU faced removal :com the Mid-American Conference He has seen many unforgettable games, including the team's 7- because of its poor attendance. Tbe University, buoyed by communi­ 6 home win in 1991 against Ohio University (the ream's only win ty suppc:rc, responded by filling the stands as never before thcough chat year). "Eastern was playing for pride, and it was a great win," increase<: promotions, prize givea-:vays and pose-game encercainmenc. Adams said. Another was che 1993 road win at Central Michigan "The Ypsilanti community adopted Eastern as its team," he University, che first in Mc. Pleasant by an EMU team in 18 attempts said. "It was a save-our-team k_nd of response. I haven't seen half­ screeching back co the 1940s. After the game, he got onto the field times lil::ethat since."

EMU I Fall 2005 I 7 Ta ke Five is a regular feature where we chat with a mem­ ber of the EMU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Q: A prospective stu­ Dean Rockwell: 1912-2005 This issue, we speak with Rusty Machovec ('80), chair of dent is torn between the Fundraising!Scholarship Committee. EMU and another similar school. Alumnus Dean EMU Alumni Association Mr. Rockwell is an exempla­ Persuade that stu­ ry alumnus. He's led a dent to come to EMU. Rockwell dies TAIIE remarkable life. He's been a successfu I student-athlete, A: You're going to spend a Dean Rockwell, one businessman, Olympic lot of money on your educa­ of the true legends FIVE wrestling coach and a leader tion. Spend it wisely and get in Eastern Michigan WITH RUSTY MACHOVEC ('80) in the liberation of Europe a good return on your invest­ University history, ment. That's certainly possi­ during World War 11. He was passed away Aug. 8 ble at EMU, where you can Q: What is your awarded the Navy Cross for after a short i II ness. his efforts during the inva­ minimize your expenses for favorite memory of a quality education. A 1935 gradu­ your freshman year? sion of Normandy and he's ate of Michigan been a loyal alumnus. Q: Do you have any State Normal College (Editor's note: This interview A: It wasn't a particular advice for the new• (EMU), Rockwell was took place before Mr. moment, but progressively est members of the an accomplished athlete as a student. He realizing that I could develop Rockwell's death.) Alumni Association, was the head coach of the United States the discipline and determina­ the 2005 graduates? tion to make it academically Greco-Roman wrest Iing team at the 1964 at the University. A: The most rewarding job Olympic Games and later served on three or career is not necessarily Olympics committees. He founded the Q: If a new the one that pays the highest Michigan Wrestling club in 1965. classroom or is most prestigious. Put a He received the 1972 Distinguished building was being high priority on doing some­ Alumni Award and was elected to the EMU built on campus thing you like. Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977. He earned and you were asked to choose a an honorary degree from EMU in 2004. 0: If you were to person to name it He also was an active member of the purchase an EMU after, who would it vanity license plate, E-Letterwinners Club, and was a member of be? Why? what would you have the EMU Education Alumni Hall of Fame. printed on it? Rockwell started and helped complete A: Dean Rockwell. the One-Room Country School House A: HURONS Project, which moved a turn-of-the-century school building from the country to campus. He served in the Navy during WWII. and was awarded the Navy Cross and the French Croix de Guerre avec Palm (Cross of War with Palm) for valiant service on D-Day. A memorial service is planned Oct. 16 in McKenny Union.

EMU Alumni Association

Officers: (Pictured above, from left) President: Jennifer Rass ('93); President-elect: Gerald Gemignani ('94); Past president: Karen M. Pitton ('79); Parliamentarian: Daniel Hunter, Jr. ('93); Secretary/treasurer: David Mamuscia ('67, '71)

Other Board members: Larry Andrewes ('66, '68); Eric Brown ('03); Carl Christoph ('75); George Eason ('88); Scott Frush ('94); Jason Hansen ('83); James Hogan ('92, '98); Ernie Krumm ('90, '97); Jeannine Kunz ('93); Rusty Machovec ('80); William Malcolm ('76); Jerry Marszalek ('67, '74); Joseph Misiewicz ('68, '70); Michelle Owens ('94, '97); Ronald Sesvold ('67); Gregory Sheldon ('96); Robert Simon ('91); Robert Theodore ('79)

On the Web: Alumni Association membership is free. Sign up today online: www.emich.edu/alumni/association

8 I EMU I Fall 2005 llllumni vJlunteers: Tere l\.llcKinney ('01) and Rotesa Baker ('98) \\ere honored for their work on behalf of E VIU at the Alumni VDlunteers RBception May 12 at i..iiversity 1-kluse.

A Big Hit: Char 1'78) and Paul ('71) Rzeppa were partof the EMU GETTING crowd at Comer ca Park May 20. OUT AND ABOUT Since our lase issue, the Office for Alumni Relations has conducted numerous alumni outreach events, from a trip together co a Detroit Tigers' game co a reception at University House for volunteers. To see if an alumni event is coming to your area or pare of the coun­ try, subscribe co our monthly electronic newsletter, che e-Edge, or check our Web site at www.emich.edu/alumni. Going for GOLD: Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) gathered at Bailey's in CantonJune 2 for a Young Alumni Happy Hour.

EMU I Fal 2oos 1 9 HURON RESTORATION ALUMNI CHAPTER Start packing! Are you ready > for a vacation and inter­ breathtaking Elsa Valley, the ested in traveling with your fe llow EMU sup­ trip's destination gives partici­ pants the chance to meet local porters? The Office for Alumni Relations has residents, attend educational launched a new Travel Society for alumni. programs and explore some of the region's most famous The group is also open to The new Travel tourist sites while staying in friends of EMU who like to the same charming villa. The Marne Smiley ('05) receives a recognizing travel and enjoy the experience Society at EMU lets program is May 21-29, 2006. honoring her achievements from Maynard of being part of a group of trav­ If you are interested in elers. alumni travel Harris, (B.S. '53, M.A. '59), president of traveling with Eastern the Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter. To inaugurate the pro­ together to spots Michigan alumni and friends gram, the office partnered with to Switzerland and Germany two well-regarded tour pro­ around the world. this fall or Italy this spring, Repeat winner viders to present trips to visit the alumni site at Marne Smiley three-peated this year as a Switzerland and Germany's amaze you. Rushing streams www.emich.edu/alumni for scholarship recipient of the EMU Huron Black Forest this fall and to and spectacular lakes, peace­ more information. Or call the Tuscany, Italy, in the spring. ful valleys and wild hilltops, Office for Alumni Relations at Restoration Alumni Chapter. The tour of Switzerland thatch-roofed farmhouses and 734.487.0250. Smiley, a 2005 graduate with a dou­ and Germany's Black Forest is quaint villages, are all part of ble major in journalism and marketing, Oct. 8-16. the landscape that makes the received $1,000 in the winter semester The fall is a great time to Black Forest a truly idyl- to add to the awards she received for the travel to Switzerland. Exper­ lic place. fall 2003 and winter 2004 semesters. iencing the splendor of the Have you Smiley was a staff writer on the Eastern mountain scenery and villages always wanted to Echo and worked with the Best Buddy and the fascinating cosmopoli­ experience life in tan cities - mingled with the rural Italy? If so, program helping mentally handicapped spirit and charm of the people then spend a college students adapt to college sur­ - are what make vacations in week in a Tuscan roundings. Smiley also was a member of Switzerland dreamlike and villa through the the women's rugby, cross country and memorable. popular Alumni track teams. If you were to travel to Campus Abroad The Huron Restoration Alumni Germany's Black Forest in the Chapter has awarded more than $6,000 fall, the majestic pine trees in scholarships since 1991. and rich meadows would Going places An EMU T- shirt appeared on a street in Sao Paulo, Brazil in May, courtesy of Laura Lesko ('02). Lesko is assistant media relations director in the University of Kansas Athletics Department. She traveled co Rio de Janiero and Sao Paulo as a staff member with the University of Kansas volleyball ream, which has three Brazilians on the roster. A Parma, Ohio native and public relations major while at EMU, Lesko was a stu­ dent assistant in Eastern Michigan's sports information department for three years. The team's trip to Brazil incluclecl volleyball marches, training, sightseeing, shop­ ping, a service project and visits with fam ily.

l O I EMU I Fall 2005 Looking good Looking for the coolest EMU apparel and souvenirs? Visit the Competitive Edge Pro Shop in the Rec/lM building, the only University-owned clothing store on campus. Purchase online (www.emich.edu/recim/compedge.htm) and a percentage of the revenue goes toward EMU scholarships. The Competitive Edge is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. More info: 734.487.4204.

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Get carded again Alumni of Eastern Michigan Got an E-story? Un1vers1ty are el1g1ble to receive our credit card, which helps build ) Do you have an EMU vanity place Have you Get your own scholarships. For more inforr'lation, done something creative with the block E? Drop call 734.487.0250 or e-mail: us a line and share a phoro of your place and the E·plate now [email protected]. srory behind ir with us and your fellow alumni. The EMU license plate is Send rhe email ro [email protected]. just $35 in addition to your annual vehicle registration fee. Of the $35, $25 sup­ ports alumni scholarships and programming initiatives. Since the program began, thousands of EMU plates have been issued, helping to raise nearly $100,000. To get your plate, visit the License Plate Store at www. michigan.gov/sos. EMU GREEK ALUMNI CHAPTER Endowment push honors alumna In memory of one of its founding mem­ bers, Joyce Berg, the EMU Greek Alumni Chapter is "stepping" up efforts to endow its scholarship fund. They are dedicating their first Heart Awareness Walk in honor of Berg, who served on the group's board of directors. To further honor Berg, the group renamed its scholarship. It is now known as the EMU Greek Alumni Scholarship - In Memory of Joyce Berg. "She gave so much of herself to her sorority, EMU and the Greek Alumni Chapter, and she will truly be missed," said Jennifer Rass ('93), chapter co-pres­ ident and president of the EMU Alumni Association. Greg Nixon is the chapter's other co-president. In the early 1980s, > a group of Kensington Valley outing: The Heart Awareness Walk is Saturday, Oct. 22, at Big Bob's friends at Best Hall forged a bond that has (back row, from left) Chay Lakehouse behind the Rec/lM building. benefited EMU for more than 20 years. Halash, Jay Hansen, Steve Emmons and Scott Emmons. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., fol­ (Front row, from left) Chad lowed by a welcome ceremony at noon. The friends not only Dennis Flamme ('83), who is Halash and Joe Hansen. The walk begins at 12: 15 p.m.; and the formed an alumni chapter the chapter's vice president, The golfers enjoyed the day ends with a 1 p.m. closing ceremony. after graduation, but eventual­ organized about the first half­ Kensington Valley Alumni The cost to participate is $25 for ly created a golf tournament dozen golf outings, when it adults, $10 for students and $10 for chil­ now in its 21st year. The was mostly a father-son event. Chapter's 20th Annual dren. Participants who register before Kensington Valley Alumni This year, the outing "Best of Best" Golf Outing Chapter is one of EMU's old­ marked another milestone. It at Eagle Crest June 4. Oct. 3 receive a free T-shirt. Event organ­ est. And the "Best of Best" was the first ti me that grand­ izers are looking for sponsors, who will be golf tournament, conducted fathers, fathers and sons lances joined. At one point, listed on the back of the T-shirt. If you or annually at the Eagle Crest played together. "It's gone the golf outing had more than your company is interested, contact Rass Golf Club in Ypsilanti, con­ full circle," Halash said. 50 participants. at [email protected]. tributes to the EMU Alumni Halash and Jay Hansen The chapter takes its The goal of the chapter is to provide Scholarship Fund. ('83) each teed up with their name, Kensington Valley, support to the University and its Greek Most of the chapter's sons at the June 4 event. from an area in northern student members. It also seeks to pro­ founding members met Both alumni have served as Oakland and eastern Living­ mote academic excellence; active campus while living together on the the chapter's president and ston counties where most of and community involvement; develop­ third floor of Best Hall. on the EMU Alumni its members live. which at the time was an Association Board of Direct­ ment programming, and an overall posi­ all-male building. Residents ors. Hansen is currently on tive image of the Greek community and its dubbed their floor "Best of the board and president of individual members. Best," hence the name of the chapter, which was The group is halfway toward the the annual golf outing and named EMU Chapter of $10,000 required to endow a scholar­ fund-raiser. the Year in 1997. ship. For more information about the "The outing enabled us At first, the chapter, visit www.emugreekalumni.org. to maintain contact with each golf outing drew other and enjoy the cama­ friends from raderie of each other's Best Hall and fathers," said Chay Ha lash the gradu­ ('84), one of the chapter's ates' fathers. founding members and Later, clients, organizer of the 2005 event. friends and Former Best resident other acquain-

1 2 I EMU I Fall 2005 Student performers CHAPTER light up the stage each PROFILE year at the Black Alumni Chapter Greek Step Show.

BY KATHLEEN SHIELDS

omecoming wouldn't be complete without che ful I slate of accivities EMU's Black Alumni Chapter hoses every year. Chapter officers know chat they can rely on many of their 2,800 total (of which 200 are dues-paying) members to help pull off their list of Homecoming 2005 events: an Undergraduate Roundtable Discussion Tuesday, Sept. 27; the 15th Annual Black Greek Alumni Seep Show Friday, Sept. 30; an after­ glow the same evening at Frenchie's Restaurant in Depot Town; a basketball challenge at the Rec/IM the morning of the football game; and an afcerset in the Salon IV ballroom of the Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest that evening. ''Some members just work the beverage booth we staff all weekend at the Detroit Hoedown every year," said George Eason ('88), chapter pres­ ident. "Some are ac every single event. We appre­ ciate their hard work and are always thinking of Chapter puts ways to recruit more members so we can recruit more students co the University. " One of chose member-recruitment efforts took place chis summer, when the chapter co­ students first sponsored a picnic on Belle Isle with Michigan Seate University's Black Alumni chapter. "We figured that many of us had Chapter members keeps busy hosting forged relationships from 'road trips' we had events, earticularly at Homecoming, made to each others' universities," Eason said. "We decided a picnic would be a fun way to and raising scholarship money. rekindle old friendships and share the won- Year award in 2003, scarred in 1984. Since then, the chapter has pro­ derful things each organizarion is doing to recruit and retain sru­ vided more chan $125,000 in scholarships to academ ically-deservi ng dents and alumni members." African American and minority students through ics numerous Eric Brown ('03), who is serving the first year of his three-year fund-raisers. term on the EMU Alumni Association Board of Direccors, is chair­ "Many of our members have enjoyed lifelong friendships and man of the 2005 Seep Show committee. For the first time, the show business relationships that were established at EMU," said Eason. is moving to Pease Auditorium. It previously was held at Bowen "We wane to ensure chat today's scudencs receive the same fi nancial, Field House and then the EMU Convocation Center. academic and career support." "The ladies division will be very interesting and very competi­ (A!11mni interested in joining the Black A!m1111i Cha/Jter or attending tive this year, with the return of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and its fu nctions can visit the gro11ps Web site, www.e11111ba.org. fo r more infor­ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to the lineup," Brown said. mation. The chapter hosts a meeting the third Tu esday of every month at EMU's Black Alumni Chapter, which won che Chapter of the 6:30 Jun. at Henry Ford Health Center, 7800 \Ve st Outer Ot:, ir. Detroit.)

EMU I Fall 2005 I l 3 1. Accounting Alumni Patrick Gannon ('92) [email protected] 773.267.0469 2. Black Alumni George Eason ('88) georgeeason@sbcg lobal .nee 313.65 7 .6050 www.emuba.org 3. Central Arizona Alumni Keith Klein ('97) kei ch ck 1 @cox. nee 480.722.2812 4. Chicago Alumni Chris Carollo ('98) cacarol [email protected] 773.486.1458 5. Construction Mgt. Alumni James Hogan ('92, '98) j ames@uscons crucci on-design .com 313.647.6216 www.ernu-crnac.org 6. E·Club Letterwinners Alumni Robin Baun ('75) rob i n@mran narbor. com 734.213.1991 7. Greek Alumni Greg Nixon ('99) [email protected] 734.649.5 5 33 Jennifer Rass ('93) [email protected] 248.414.6501 www.ernugreekal urnn i .org 8. Historic Preservation Alumni Ruch Mills ('Ol) i nfo@h iscoricpreservacional umn i .com 810.794.9609 w w w. his co r i c pres er v a c iona I urnn i . corn 9. Huron Restoration Alumni Maynard Harris ('53, '59) www.huronalumni.org 517.423.7026 10. Kensington Valley Alumni Jason Hansen ('82) j [email protected] 734.420.3386 11. Latino Alumni Guadalupe Salazar ('95) emu_latinoalum [email protected] 313.274.4876 12. LGBT and Friends Alumni ** Michael Daicch ('75) [email protected] 586.468.7001 13. MBA Alumni Barbara Porter ('81) porce [email protected] 248.433.3514 14. MPA Alumni *** Maureen Burns ('80, '90) [email protected] 734.973.6664 15. MSHROD Alumni **** Debbie Foerster ('94, '97) dfoerste@ford .com 313.336.3326 16. Military Science Alumni Mjr. Michael Knore m ichael.knoct @emich.edu 734.487.1020 17. National Capital Alumni James A. Moors ('74) JMoors4 58 [email protected] 703.917.1188 18. Occupational Therapy Alumni ancy Milligan ('76) nancy.milligan@emi ch.edu 7 34 .487 .6839 19. School of Tech. Studies/MLS * Ira Todd ('03) in terroga to [email protected] 734.340.3623 20. Southern California Alumni Marian Bliznik ('71, '76, '90) mbl [email protected] 949.729.8008 • Master of liberal Studies in Technology •• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Friends *** Master of Public Administration •••• Master of Human Resource Management and Organization Development

Ovacant EMU, USA 0EMU Alumni Like our alumni chapters, > Contact alumni contacts are important ambassadors for EMU. Alumni contacts are committed co supporting alumni interaction in areas wichour alumni chapters, but on a less for­ mal scale chan an alumni chapter. They should publicly show pride in EMU, publi­ cize EMU in their community and should help foster alumni interaction within their community. If you are inreresced, please fill ouc our interest survey available at: � http:!/www. emich.edu/a /umni/chapters!contacts.html �= Ohio > Florida > Michigan > "co Cincinnati Tampa Bay area Petoskey area Chad Clark ('00) James Christie ('92) Paul Voorheis ('67) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] .. � ,> {) 513.947.1180 lllaska > California > Florida > South Carolina > Texas > Kansas > Anchorage San Francisco Bay Area Orlando area Myrtle Beach Austin Overland Park, Kan., and Janet Asaro ('88) Jeff Zank ('82) George Graham ('96) Alexandra Dorothy, '01 Tony Wrubel ('02) Kansas City, Mo. area [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Annette Sabo Johnson ('94) 907 .333.2846 407.843.7860 843.349.2311 [email protected]

l 4 I EMU J Fall 2005 W-iAT'S H•::,::,El'-INGBACK IN YPSILANTI Homecoming is a time to renew friendships and build new ones. .:.i 7 Five reasot1sto ,,,,, visit ca�pus failgati11g. What could be better than sharing a fall Saturday afternoon, food and drink with friends? Two must stops: the ever­ popular Student Ta ilgate area and the "GO GREEN ' Alumni Tailgate.

((.eu11io11s: Alumni chap­ ters and University offices and department� are hosting game-day special events to help you reconnect with oth­ ers who shared your EMU experience.

Aesthetics. Visit brmer Campus pride! residence halls and classrooms, as well as More than 60 events > are planned to make Homecoming 2005 a the new buildings added special time on campus. The tradition begins Sept. 25 with the 8th Annual in recent decades. Oozeball Mud Volleyball To urnament, and concludes Oct. 2 when the A stop worth making: women's soccer team cakes on Kent State University. viewing construction of the new student center. In between, events for Reality," begins at 8 p.m. 1955 football team, a current students and Monday, Sept. 26, at the performance by the EMU alumni fill out the sched­ Convocation Center; doors Marching Band and Football. The Eagles fin­ ule, topped by more than open at 7 p.m. Alumni Marching Band, ished 2004 ranked the 25 on game-day itself, Th is year's Home­ and the crowning of king 21st best offense in the most notably the 2 p.m. coming Week also is the and queen. During the nation. Four returning kickoff against Kent time to salute alumni game, a Spirit Contest athletes are among the State University. from the Class of 1955. will be conducted, with a Top 30 players in the The events include Each year, the class from grand prize of $1,000. To Mid-American Conference. perennial favorites such 50 years ago is feted as be eligible, sign up with as the 6th Annual Greek part of the Golden Years 10 of your friends and Alumni Chapter All-Greek Reunion. If you are from show the most spirit. Reunion as well as newer that class, and are inter­ Register in advance by Spirit. From T-shirt events, such as the NO ested in participating, calling the Office for exchanges and pep LIMIT Texas Hold 'Em contact Tom Stevick at Alumni Relations at rallies to banner decorat­ Poker To urnament. 734.481.2323 or e-mail 734.487 .0250. ing contests and spirit The week's headliner [email protected]. For a complete sched­ stations, opportunities act is CHUCK D, the If you are coming to ule, see our calendar on abound to show your leader and co-founder of the game, and are one of pages 16-17, and check pride in EMU. the legendary rap group the first 5,000 fans to the Web site at Public Enemy. He rede­ enter the stadium, you www.em ich .ed u/home­ fined rap music and hip will receive free Thunder­ coming. For game tick­ hop culture. His talk, stixs. The halftime show ets, call 734.487.2282. titled "Race, Rap, and includes a salute to the - Kevin Merrill !ieptefflber i!!5 - October i!!

[ !iunday J NO LIMIT Texas Hold [ Fr iday J 'Em Poker To urnament 8th Annual Oozeball 6:30-7:25 p.m., registration Campus Green and Mud Volleyball on che Rec/IM second floor. White Day Tournament Play begins at 7:30 p.m. Encry Wear chat spirited EMU l p.m., Hoye Field, $45 team fee is $25; $20 in advance. Green and White! You never � regiscracion. I FO: Rec/IM, INFO: Lou or Michelle, know who might be watching. Royalty 734.487.1338 734.487.1338 You may be handed a free gifr. King, queen voting > Go Green' Sunday at p.m. through Homecoming gala: 4 Black Alumni Chapter Thursday ar noon. Open Beat Kent State buffet Undergraduate Football luncheon co all EMU srudenrs. 1-6 p.m., Eastern Eateries Roundtable Gee the scoop from Coach Jeff www.emich.edu/homecoming 7-9 p.m., Walton-Putnam Genyk. Noon, Frenchie's, [ Monday J main lounge. INFO: Depoe Town. Nickeyca Fisher-Burroughs, INFO: 734.487.5642 1 1 EMU T-shirt exchange 313.671.7525 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., cent Golden Years Reunion outside norchwesc corner of [ We dnesday J "Honoring the Class Pray-Harrold. Tracie in anoth­ of 1955" er gencly used college or uni­ Campus picnic Coffee and registration begin versity item of clothing for a 11 :30 a.m.-1 p.m., ac 10:30 a.m., McKenny free EMU T-shirt Mark Jefferson Mall. Come Union foyer area. Noon-2 p.m. meet EMU President lunch and induction ceremony Spirit stations Banner decorating John A. Fallon, III in McKenny Union Ballroom. Show EMU pride > contest deadline INFO: 734.481.2323 or Monday-Friday, LO a.m.-2 p.m. 3 p.m., Student Success Homecoming 2005 e-mail [email protected] Mc Kenny Union, Halle Office, Putnam Hall. Banners decorating contest Library, Eastern Eateries, Rec/IM building available Sepe. 12. I FO: Decorate your office/depart­ Black Alumni Chapter Student Success Office, ment door or office space and 15th Annual Greek 734.487 .0267 win a free office lunch. Step Show Judging scares ac 2 p.m. 7 p.m., Pease Audicorium Coach Jeff Genyk INFO: 734.487.0250 (doors open ac 6 p.m.) EMU Radio Show scudenc DJ Tiger serves as DJ. WAAlvf 1600, 7-8 p.m., Movie night Advance rickets $10. Tickers: Frenchie's, Depoe Town Featuring ·'Sin City," 9 p.m., 734.487.2282. INFO: Eric McKenny Union Ballroom. Brown, 734.776.0502 CHUCK D: "Race, Rap, Free admission (arrive early) Home teams and Reality" Black Alumni afterglow Eagles in action > Leader, co-founder of rap [ Thursday J 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Soccer: Sepe. 30 vs. Buffalo, group Public Enemy. 8 p.m., Frenchie's, Depot To wn. 3 p.m.; Oct. 2 vs. Kent State, Convocation Center (doors EMU T-shirt exchange Socialize with fellow alumni. I p.m. Vo lleyball: Oct. l vs. open ac 7 p.m.) 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., cent Admission is $3 with Seep Ohio, 7 p.m. INFO: 734.487.2282 outside norrhwesc corner of Show ticket stub, $5 wichouc. Pray-Harrold. Trade in anoth­ INFO: 734. 776.0502 [ Tu esday J er gently used college or uni­ versity item of clothing for a 5th Annual Staff free EMU T- shirt Alumni Social 4-6 p.m., University House. Pep rally Benefits EMU Alumni 8 p.m., University Park Events with a Scholarship Fund. (behind che Rec/IM). DJ, focus on students Reservations required. cheerleaders, EMU Marching Alumni art INFO: 734.487.0250 Band and giveaways. Support JU the Ford Gallery > your team. Homecoming Two exhibitions featuring work King and Queen finalises of alumni. For daces and info, will be announced go to www.emich.edu/fordgallery For rnore in-t=o and updates, 11isit www.eU1ich.edu/hornecorning 1 1 l 6 I EMU I Fall 2005 Shuttle service to Rynearson Stadium: LL a.m.-6 p.m. Bus scops at Ann Street by Putnam Hall, Forest Street at Sill Hall, McKenny Un_on and EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY� The Village. INFO: 734.487.2282

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY I !!!ia turday J McKenny Union and Cheerleaders reunion Campus Life reunion Noon-2 p.m., "GO GREEN" Black Alumni Chapter l 1 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Porter's Alumni Ta ilgate. Tailgate 101 basketball challenge Park. INFO: 734.487.3045 INFO: 734.487.5642 8 a.m.-noon, Rec/IM. Homecoming tailgaters have Five-on-five tournament. International students Catholic alumni tailgate four options Oct. 1: INFO: 734.776.0502 tailgate Noon-2 p.m., west side of First, you can show up 11 a.m.-l p.m., Porter's Park. Rynearson Stadium. with friends, fire up a grill and celebrate on your own in Sigma Sigma Sigma INFO: 734.487.3116 INFO: 734.482.1300 the Rynearson parking lot. alumni brunch Second, you can attend 9 a.m.-noon, 601 W. Forest Rec/lM reunion Former Homecoming reunion or chapter tailgates Ave. INFO: 734.904.0774 11 a.m., Porrer's Park. king and queen reunion INFO: 734.487.1338 Noon, "GO GREEN" Alumni (see list this page). Third, you can attend the Sigma Delta Tau Ta ilgate. INFO: 734.487.0250 Student media reunion "GO GREEN" Alumni Tailgate, alumni brunch noon-2 p.m., which is spon­ 9 a.m.-noon, 512 W. Cross Sc. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Porter's Accounting Alumni sored by the Office for Alumni INFO: 734.658.3453 Park. INFO: 734.487.1026 Chapter tailgate Noon-2 p.m., west side of Relations. The event includes BBQ, Latin style with Rynearson Stadium. food, a band, fun events for Campus tours children, and EMU giveaway Offered between 10 a.m. and Divinas Damas de Color INFO: 734.487.2519 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Porter's items. The event benefits the noon. Register in advance. EMU Alumni Scholarship INFO: 7 34.487 .2222 Park. INFO: 734.365.3430 Marching band reunion Alumni band rehearsal, 12:30 Fund. The first 50C guests receive a free EMU bandana College of Health and p.m., north side of Rynearson. GOLD tailgate compliments of Continuing Human Services INFO: 734.487.1430 Graduaces of che Lase Decade. Education. Distinguished Alumni 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Porter's Fourth, EMU is coordinat­ Awards and Scholarship Alumni "Chapter of the Park. INFO: 734.487.0250 ing a Student Tailgate in an Recognition reception Year" presentation area across from the stadium 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 108 1 p.m., "GO GREEN" 10th Annual Alumni known as Porter's Park (near Marshall Building. Alumni Tai lgate Baseball Game/Reunion the intersection of Hewitt INFO: 734.487.0077 11 a.m., Oestrike Stadium. Road and Huron River Drive.) INFO: 734.487 .03 15 6th Annual Greek To enter, fans - students "GO GREEN" Alumni Chapter and alumni alike - must Golden Years Alumni Tailgate All·Greek reunion show either a current EMU Reunion brunch Noon-2 p.m., west side of 4 p.m., Theo-Door's. Benefits student ID or an Oct. 1 11 a.m., University House. Rynearson Stadium. Greek Scholarship Fund. game ticket. The area opens INFO: 734.481.2323 INFO: 7 34 .487 .0250 INFO: 248.4 14.6501 at 10 a.m. and closes at 1 :30 p.m. The event is College of Technology LGBT Alumni EMU Black Alumni BYOB, IDs will be checked, 25th anniversary Chapter tailgate Chapter afterset and no person can ::>ring in Homecoming brunch Noon, west side of 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ypsilanti more than six, non-glass, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Halle Library. Rynearson Stadium. Marriocc at Eagle Crest. 12-ounce containers. INFO: 734.487.5284 INFO: 586.468.7001 Advance tickets $20. For more tailgate informa­ INFO: 734.776.0502 tion, call 734.487.3045.

Kick a-,:-,:; Halt=tin,e: 2 p.m., Rynearson Stadium. Homecoming court coronation; Opponent: Kent Scace performance by EMU Marching University. Free Thunderscixs to Band. first 5,000 fans. EMU welcomes back che 1955 football team. lii11ea ways: Preceded at 1:45 p.m. by Parade $1,000 spirit contest. Sign up of Nations' flag display; volun­ with 10 of your friends and teers need to check in by 1 p.m. show che most spirit and you ac the practice field. Game tick­ could win $1,000. Register by ets: EMU Ticket Office, calling 734.487 .0250. 734.487 .2282.

EMU I Spring 2005 I 1 7 DON'T MISS THESE MUST-SEE EVENTS!

DAVE CHAPPELLE IN CONCERT Friday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m., EMU Convocation Center. (Show contains adult content.) Tickets: $32.50 and up, general public; $22.50 and up, EMU students. Ticket info: 734.487.2282

There's no doubt about it. > get to know groups of students Oozeball, the mud volleyball tournament that and to also get them together in a fun but messy kind of first slopped its way onco the Homecoming event," Thomas said. calendar in 1998, is now one of the annual "Michelle really provided the event's most cherished traditions. energy to make it asuccess." The event takes place Nearly 50 teams, com­ unlike the golf cart parades near Hoyt Towers. An area of prised of current students and and float-a-thons of years land almost equal in size to alumni, are expected to regis­ past, oozeball appears to four volleyball courts is ti lied ter for the Sunday, Sept. 26 have enough appeal and stay­ by workers from the Physical event, which each year offi­ ing power to last indefinitely. Plant, then drowned with cially kicks off Homecoming The day-long series of water spread courtesy of the Week. Eight years ago, seven matches is augmented with Ypsilanti Fire Department. teams represented the inaugu­ music and food. But neither The two-step process creates AN EVENING WITH LILY TOMLIN ral class. the event's concept nor its the muddy surface required to Saturday evening, Oct. 1, Pease "Oozeball isn't about name - a Google search on begin play. Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and up, general looking pretty. It's about mud oozeball turned up more than Eight players are on the public; $10, EMU students ($12 night of and having fun," said 3, 150 references - are field, four from each team. A show). Ticket info: 734.487.2282 Michelle Owens, assistant unique to EMU. team can have up to six director of the Rec/lM, the In 1998, Homecoming members. Last year, nearly event's co-organizer. "People organizers were looking to 40 teams registered. Dozens laugh and have a great time. create an event that would be of matches are played over a You see some of the same fun for participants and spec­ six-hour period, culminating people coming back year tators. Horace Thomas, then in the championship. after year. We hope that in an assistant alumni director, Teams play two-out-of­ the future, the current stu­ suggested copying what stu­ three or single-game elimina­ dents will say, 'We need to dents at the University of tion matches. Players referee come back and get a team."' West Alabama had started: a their own matches, and the Besides the pep rally, volleyball tournament played winning team receives $75. the EMU Black Alumni in the mud. The UWA event, All level of play is welcomed. Chapter Greek Step Show, dubbed oozeball, started in Team registration is $45. the football game itself and the spring of 1998. To register, contact Chris Voss FALLaPALOOZA the crowning of kings and "As a relatively new staff or Michelle Owens at Friday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 1. Shops queens, oozeball has the member in University Rela­ 734.487 .1338 or e-mail and restaurants in Ypsilanti's Depot Town most longevity among current tions at that time, oozeball [email protected]. welcome alumni, friends and current Homecoming events. But turned out to be a great way to - Kevin Merrill students with an Oktoberfest celebration in a family-friendly environment.

l 8 I EMU I Fall 2005 RECORD YEAR FOR CASH GIFTS Giving benefits EMU students JI"'

The EMU Foundation had its best cash­ gift year ever, with contributions fJr the 2004-05 fiscal year in excess of $4.8 million. Also of note are the toi: gifts this fiscal year, which directly ben3fited scholarships for students. More than $2.1 million was donated for scholarships. The EMU Foundation alsc has received gifts, grants and pled§es of almost $600,000 for the EMU Nelson feted Science Initiative, which will help fund the replacement of sc ence II. recent event > honoring Vice President Emerin.:.; Bruce K. equipment in biology and chemistry laboratories and establish an endow­ Nelson raised more than $30,000 for a fu lly funded endowed ;cholarship, ment to ensure that laboratori23 will and the establishment of the Bruce K. Nelson Faculty Develop.::nentCenter always be in good repair. in Halle Library. The Center serves as a central location for pr:)gram The departments of chemistry and biology serve a wide range of stJ::lents offerings for c.:udents. supportfor all instruction­ with curricula that provide the reces­ al faculty and will serve "Bruce is a very spe­ sary background for careers in the emeritus faculty. Hosted cial individual, a man of by the EMU Foundation, great dignity wvho led EMU fields of medicine, dentistry, se:ond­ the event attracted 220 during its tra1sition from ary teaching in the sciences, ecology friends, family and col­ a college to a university. It and biotechnology. leagues to the Convocation is very fitting fhat this new In a strong showing of support from Center in recognition of center be nared for him," the "home team," giving from EM J fac­ his service to EMU. More than 200 guests said Monroe Friedman, ulty and staff significantly surpassed Nelson devoted his attended the event. professor em-=ritus of psy­ the $400,000 goal set for the <11nual chology. life's work to the critical program. Through June 30, gift; and field of education and the During his exceptional­ The scholaship named pledges from faculty and staff e>oeeed­ growth of EMU. A U.S. ly long tenure (setting a in his honor 11 ill help sup­ Navy veteran, he began record for the longest term port students :iarticipating ed $440,000. his career as a science of a vice president in a in the annuc Undergrad­ - Nancy Mida teacher in 1936 in Iron Michigan state-supported uate Sympos Jm operated Mountain, Mich. college or university), he by the Col leg:- of Arts and In 1954, Nelson achieved many accom­ Sciences. Arong numer­ joined Eastern Michigan plishments: significant expan­ ous honors during this College as director of the sion of programs, the con­ career, he was cited for his lab school and professor of struction of a new library administrative accomplish­ education, quickly assum­ (now the John W. Porter ments in �Jutstanding ing the new role of vice College of Education Build­ Educators of America." president of instruction. ing) and expanded class - Nancy Mida Arts and Sciences

Among last year's shows at Ford Galler¥ was the Art Facu", Pxhibition.

A fresh start Greetings to all alumni and friends of the College of Arts and Sciences. As the col­ lege's interim dean, I look forward to serv­ ing you and the greater college communi­ ty during a time when CAS has much to celebrate and many successes to build on. Throughout my career at EMU as fac­ ulty, department head and associate dean, I have had wonderful opportunities to witness and support the myriad of suc­ cesses of EMU 's faculty, staff and stu­ dents. This past year has been no excep­ tion to that rule, and I look forward to the college's continued growth and productiv­ ity in the coming year. We continue to be deeply appreciative 11.nother season of > cheater, arc and These fertile years left lasting of our alumni and friends; your support of music is dawning on EMU's campus, with per­ traces in the more recent work and devotion to the college, its depart­ formances and exhibits for all castes. of the 18 EMU veterans fea­ ments and its students inspire us all. In tured in this exhibition. the past year, cash donations to the col­ Seven theater produc­ Seven art gallery presen­ More than 35 musical lege exceeded $1.2 million, an all-time tions are planned through tations are on tap, starting performances are scheduled high. This money supports our students in spring, led by a presentation with the 58th Annual Mich­ for the fall, opening with a fac­ countless ways: scholarships, support for of William Shakespeare's igan Watercolor Society Exhi­ ulty recital by Professor Joel travel to compete in regional and national "Twelfth Night." The show is bition. It opens Sept. 6 and Schoenhals featuring the events, and opportunities to pursue col­ directed by Gillian Eaton and runs through Sept. 30. music of Bach, Mozart, Deb­ laborative research with our faculty. Your premieres Oct. 14 at Quirk An exhibit with even ussy, Bartok and Kreisler­ support is vital in making the college the Theatre. The season's spring more local flavor is "EMU, Rachmaninoff. The Sept. 16 vibrant intellectual and creative commu­ musical is "Ain't Misbe­ Circa '69." The show looks at event is at 8 p.m. at Pease nity that it is. havin," with music by Thomas EMU students and faculty Auditorium. The remaining CAS faculty continue to be extraordi­ "Fats" Waller. The show is around the year 1969 and performances span all genres, narily dedicated and productive; 15 new directed by Wallace Bridges how they were inspired by new from band and wind events to faculty joined us last fall, and another 28 and premieres March 31 at types of art-making and the choral, orchestra and jazz. become part of our academic community Quirk Theatre. era's political turbulence. - Kevin Merrill in September. We expect to search for at least 17 new members in the coming year. Each new "class" of faculty pushes all of us to stay current with emerging Statistical snapshot knowledge and inquiry in all our fields as well as continuing our tradition of focus on our students. CAS data I am eager to participate in alumni ini­ tiatives and to meet you. Please stop by The College of Arcs and Sciences is EMU's largest, the dean's office or drop me a line. as these numbers from lase year prove: • More than 6,000 undergraduates selected one of more than I 00 majors in che college. • More than 1,100 graduate students were ontact info > pursuing a master's degree or graduate certificate. hoft@emic:h.edu • More than l ,300 bachelor degrees from col­ 4.487.4344 lege departments and programs were awarded. ww.emic:h.edu/c:as • More than 200 mascer degrees were awarded.

20 I EMU I Fall 2005 Business

A recent enhancement was the revision of the computer information system (CIS) major. EMU student Malak lraqui-Houssaini (seated) observes a business model with (from left) students Jeffrey Naudi and LeQuin Lee; Denise Tanguay, associate dean of the COB; and Stevan Mrdalj, CIS program chair. Ethics winner program distinguishes us The College of Business this spr rg pre­ from ocher programs narion­ sented its 2005 Merlanti Ethics Best ally with innovative courses Practices Award to Howard Cash, and by requiring a foreign founder and president of Gene Codes language and study abroad. Corp. of Ann Arbor. Gene Codes is an Our Merlanti Ethics initia­ international bioinformatics firn spe­ tive has moved forward dra­ cializing in research software fc- DNA matically with our first sequencing and analysis. Cash end his "Ethicist in Residence" and company put a major project on 1old in the second Merlanti Ethics order to assist with the identificction of Best Practices Award. And the victims of Sept. 11. we are first among business schools in developing a col­ Top adviser lege ethos scatemenc. Fraya Wagner-Marsh, professc·r and Entreprenmr magazine recog­ head of the management department, nized our innovation by was named the Ninth Annual Student A year of including the college in the Chapter Adviser of the Year JY the Top 10 nationally for our Society for Human Resource J\13nage­ encrepreneurship program. ment Foundation. Wagner-Marsh, a success Our partnership with resident of Canton and the first the SBA resulted in our Michigan student adviser selected for Small Business and Tech­ this award, received a plaqui and nology Development Cent­ $1,000 cash award June 18 at the er operations providing annual student conference in San services to more than l,400 Diego, Calif. "I was thrilled to receive small businesses. Clients the honor, especially since my stu­ obtained more than $3.6 dents nominated me," Wagner-Marsh million in loans and we said. "I know the high quality of the My experieric� for the first Individual scudencs re­ opened our eighth office ro eight previous winners, so I am hon­ year as dean of the College ceived numerous regional better serve entrepreneurs ored to be selected." of Business i: capcured in awards in essay and aca­ and small businesses. the old ada5� ''Time flies demic competitions, includ­ We hosted two "Break­ Sparkling idea when you're 1:aving fun." Ir ing Crain's Detroit Business fa st with the Dean" events EMU has joined as a founding rr ember has been fun. award for the "Outstanding with excellent attendance. of SPAR K, an innovation-focused eco­ The g J1lity of our Business Scudenc." Our broadcast e-mails have nomic development organization for the graduates is recognized as Scudenc success re­ been well received. Our greater Ann Arbor region. It Elms to corporate re::-uicers report flects the great work of our brand positioning describes double the number of technoloef com­ outstanding success with faculty. Their innovation, who we are: "Innovative, panies and triple the number cf tech­ our studenG. Our Career research and business experi­ Applied and Global." nology jobs in the region by 2010. Day Conference is Oct. 7 ence provide an excellent Our alumni, friends, David Mielke, dean of the College of and regismn:.ons are sur­ business education. Our fac­ faculty and emericus faculty Business, is a board member. passing lase year's record. ulty published 67 articles, provide outstanding ideas (Por more in.:-c,, call Lorraine six books and presented 107 and support. I appreciate Smith ac 7�4.487.4395.) papers at conferences. They your enthusiasm. I look for­ Three profesional scudenr care about our students and ward co our work and inter­ organization; received the stay abreast in their fields. action together because I am highest reco-:,,nicion awards Our new undergradu­ even more optimistic about from their r.a cional boards. ate international business the year ahead. Education

rwo men as teachers," he said. "And that is an obvi­ ous void in their develop­ ment, to nor have balanced gender representation in the classroom. Ir's becom­ ing a critical need to have more n1en." Mose recently, Police was the founding dean of Hot hunt rhe College of Education at Calling all stove collectors. Bowie Scare University, in The Town Hall SchoJ Bowie, Md. There, he is a one-room build­ established the Dr. Roland ing built in 1894 B. Smith, Jr. Lecture series; that served stu­ wrote, designed and pro­ dents in the Ypsi­ duced the Visiting Schol­ lanti area until ars Program for junior fac­ 1957. Volunteers ulty; successfully coordinat­ helped restore the ed the National Council for school and bring it rhe Accreditation of to its current and Teacher Education accredi­ most appropri­ rat ion process and estab­ ate location: lished seven professional next to the development schools through John W. Porter a memoranda of under­ College of Education Build­ srandi ng between Bowie ing. To make the bLi ding's restoraticri more complete, suppcrters are looking for and Prince George's County a large wood-burning stove. The stovEs Polite Public Schools in Maryland. that best met a schoo 's needs in that e� Prior ro Bowie, he were made by the Pound Oak Sto1.e was the Dr. Euphemia Company of Dowagiac, Mich. The school company LofronHaynes Professor of Education at The Catholic is sti 11 used today for demonstrations and Ve rnon C. Polite > describes himself as an visits by special groups. Contact University of America from 734.487 .1416 to pas.;on your stove-bu�­ introvert. But he's willing to stand on tables 1996-2001. In that pos i­ ing tip. and shout to the rooftops to make sure the mes­ tion, he coordinated all sage of the College of Education is well known. graduate educational ad­ ministration programs. He Fulbright honor The college's new dean before embarking on a also was an assistant pro­ says that spreading chat career chat rook him to the fessor at The Catholic Joe Bishop, a pro­ message is just parr of his public schools of Boston University of America from fessor in the Depart­ plan ro keep rbe college and rhe U.S. Virgin Islands. 1991-95 and an associate ment of Teacher on the forefront of educa­ "People all over the world professor from 1995-96. Education at EMU, tional issues and a leader literally should know char Police received his was awarded a pres­ this is the epicenter for Ph.D. in educational lead­ tigious Fulbright Schol­ in che creation of educa­ ership and sociology from ar grant for a semes­ tional personnel. The teacher education and we ter of teaching and EMU Board of Regents produce highly qualified Michigan Scare University; research in Bosnia appointed Polite in June professional educators." his master's degree in sec­ and Herzegovina. ro succeed Jerry Robbins, Another rop issue: ondary education/social Bishop will travel to tie young Europea, who retired after 14 years helping EMU establish srudies from Boston State nation to answer questions from educc:­ as dean. For the past year, itself as a leader in the cre­ College; and his bachelor's tors there about U.S. �chools, democracy Alane Starko has served as ation of more male and degree in sociology from and citizenship. His teaching at EMU interim dean. minority educators. Bosron University. mainly focuses on tho�e topics, as well as "Ir's nor a bad idea ro "We have to gee more 'Tm about excel­ issues surrounding schools in a multicu - blow your own horn every men, men of any color, lence and I'm looking for tural society. He expects those themes b now and then. The college into K-12 schools. Ir's now opportunities co continue play a central role ir what he teaches is going to have co learn to possible for boys to go che excellence and to while in Bosnia and H:!rzegovina. do that," said Police, 58, rhrough 12 years of school­ spread the word about rbe who grew up in Detroit ing and have only one or college," Polite said.

22 I EMU I Fall 2005 Health and Human Services

Giving back The college has been blessed with exceptional support from our alumni and friends in recent months. The first endowed scholarship in health adminis­ tration was established this year by a bequest of alumna Laurie Staples ('86). She appreciated the excellent ed Jcation she received at EMU and wished to cre­ ate a legacy to help students. She died suddenly of cancer at age 60. Laurie had been a hospital administrator at the University of Michigan and most recent­ ly was assistant director of the Survey Research Center. The health of Americans, > and OT laboratories are being �pdated particularly d1e increasing obesity of school Above: Enjoyable group as a result of a gift from Helen lvl . (Kay) children, is a national concern chat has led co activities are a successful Dornbusch ('61). She was well-known way to encourage partici­ in Washtenaw County for her wcrk as an many new opportunities for health educators. pation in physical activity. occupational therapist, for her mentor­ Students in the health Addressing comnJnity health professional experiences that ing of new OTs and for the many ways needs in practiC3 and effec­ leave students well prepared to education program prac­ she helped others. Kay had been an on­ tive ways has IB�n the hall­ provide health education in ticed what they teach by going supporter of the OT program. mark of the Coll�ge of Health public schools, health care, participating in a 5K race Upon her death last fall at 93, she cul­ and Human Sel'\ices, and the agency or community settings. to benefit brain cancer minated that support with a bequest to new master of science in Advisers in the School of research. benefit the OT program. health education fts right in. Health Promotion and Human The degre£:e program is Performance work with stu­ 734.487.7120 ext. 2698 or The Ruth Hansen Fund for Graduate offered at the EMU Livonia dents to design an individual­ [email protected]; or Research in Occupational Therapy has campus. The first cohort ized plan of study. Professor Christine Karshin at been established as a result of gifts enrolled last winlzr semester. For more information 734.487.7120 ext. 2735 or from alumni and friends in honor of her The program prcv des a range about the program, contact [email protected]. retirement. The fund will help graduate of graduate-leve courses and either Professor Jeff Schulz at - Al ice Preketes students with research costs. Most recently, a scholarship fund has been established in honor of :,rofessor Honoring CHHS alumni Erik Pedersen. He served with distinction for many years as a professor of physical education in the School of Health Distinguished Promotion and Human Performance. This scholarship will support students The annual CHHS Distinguished Alumni Recognition majoring in physical education. Ceremony and Reception is Saturday, Occ. 1, at 11:30 Gifts to any of these funds may be a.m., in 108 Marshall Building. Alumni from the col­ made through the EMU Foundation. lege's degree programs will be honored for professional Contact Alice Preketes, CHHS director and community contributions. The honorees include: of development, at 734.487.5383. Sandy Smith, CLS ('00); Julie Patterson, OT ('00); David Holloway, HAD ('00); Shawn M. Dowling, MSW ('00); Jason Schwarcz, BSW ('00); and Marjorie Ballentine, Gere ('00). Concact the dean's office for derails, a list of honorees or ro nominate an alumnus. Te chnolo

the emerging air-travel ind us cry and the need for people who manage dif­ ferent aspects of the avia­ tion business. We're proud of our contribution co EMU and our ability co assist the University m being so responsive co marketplace needs." Focus: Innovation Maintaining chat The Homecoming brunch we've planned entrepreneurial focus 1s a Oct. 1 is a simple affair, but its purpose is conscanc challenge. strategically important: to welcome back you "Our challenge is co and other alumni who have helped shape decide where we wane co the college, and to share the story of the col­ be good and where we lege's remarkable transformation since its wane co go next," Dugger founding 25 years ago. The brunch starts at added. "We're under great­ 11 a.m. in the Carillon Room at the Bruce er pressure co nor go off in T. Halle Library. I hope to see you there. multiple directions. We're There have been numerous examples under greater pressure co lately of how our programs and people are focus and as we do, we'll moving forward. Here are just a few: look for models in our • We conducted our very successful existing programs, and annual Spring Lecture Series, co-hosted how chose programs have with Lawrence Technological University. The themselves spun offcenters seven-day series attracted more than a hun­ and inscicuces." dred participants. The college's four cen­ • Our Coatings Research Institute 25 years ters and inscicuces are: che recently received another $1 million in fed­ Center for Regional and eral grant money to extend its work with the National Security; che U.S. Army. The CRI has received $5.2 mil­ Coatings Research Inscicuce; lion the past three years to help the Army of progress develop coatings that are more environmen­ che Cencer for Produce The College of Technology > Research and Develop­ tally friendly and protect America's trucks turns 25 this year, and just as the technology it and other Army vehicles from corrosion. ment; and the Te xtiles Re­ • A silent auction May 20 raised money was created to dissect and explain bas changed search and Training Insciruce. for kitchen renovations for the hotel and greatly, so has the college's focus and vision. The college was pro­ restaurant management program and posed in 1977. Over the human nutrition programs. Chef John To day, its programs, insti­ the College of Te chnology. next cwo years, the EMU Fischer of Gratzi restaurant in Ann Arbor tutes and centers are helping "Responsive, agile, accempc­ Board of Regents sec aside worked with 20 EMU hotel and restaurant governments keep data ing co meet rapidly chang­ money co develop ic, final­ management students. more secure; the Army's ing needs: 11�cs beenour role." ly approving che proposal • Tw enty-nine interior design students ranks more resistant co cor­ "There needed to be in March 1980. Classes displayed their knowledge and creativity by rosion; and fabrics capable of a crucible where things began six months lacer. designing two floors of an office building interpreting and adjusting could emerge to meet The college has reor­ and a child-care center for SOS Community co signals from che body. regional, national and ganized into cwo schools: che Services, a nonprofit organization that is TI1ese roles are a far cry even international needs. School of Engineering Te ch­ looking to move into new headquarters at a from che industrial arcs fo cus We've served chat pur­ nology and the School of future, undetermined date. of che early 20th century. pose," Dugger said of the Te clmology Studies. Several • Our Center for Product Research and Bue the evolution was a college, which now hous­ departments across the Development helped a Plymouth, Mich. needed one, as society's es programs as varied as University moved into che businesswoman design a device to exercise eiq:iecracions changed wich pre-archiceccure, hotel college, including apparel, pets. The design helped the inventor get her che pace of cechnological rev­ and restaurant manage­ textiles and merchandising; product on the QVC Shopping Channel. olution. ment and i nformacion inrerior design; and hotel "We might be consid­ security. "For example, and restaurant management. ered che incubator for spe­ EMU didn't have an avia­ Dugger is the fourth Contact info > cial and technical programs tion management pro­ clean. Preceding him were john.dugger@emic:h.edu for southeast Michigan," gram in 1980 and we cre­ Alvin E. Rudisill, Robert 734.487 .0354 said John Dugger, dean of ated one in response to Ristau and Thomas Harden. c:ot.emic:h.edu

24 1 EMU I Fall 2005 Athletics

Ramsey is a 1992 graduate of EMU.

A chance to serve After spending 37 years in the intramu­ ral business, I was asked to make a major change in my professional career, accepting the job as the interim athlet­ ic director at Eastern Michigan University several months ago. While serving as the intramural director, I was excited to be a fan of our athletic teams and to have been a part of some of the greatest moments in our athletic history. I was in the stands in 1975 and 1976 when the baseball H team played in the NCAA College World Series. I watched when our football > is returning home. 16 berth in 1997, an NIT team upset heavily-favored San Jose Charles Ramsey Championship in 1999, an State in the 1987 California Bowl. I Ramsey, an Yp silanti native, EMU graduate and NIT quarterfinal spot in 2000 was in the crowd when our mer's bas­ former assistant basketball coach here, is the and an NCAA Tournament ketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 new head coach of the men's basketball team. selection in 2001. of the 1991 NCAA Tournament and to Ramsey, 44, is a native of the 1996 NCAA's when we upset Duke Ramsey takes over for Jim (1990-93). Ypsilanti and graduated from Boone, who did not have his He has enjoyed great suc­ Ypsilanti High School in 1979. in the first round. And I had the oppor­ contract renewed. cess as an assistant coach. He attended Fisk University tunity to watch our women's basketball For the past four seasons, During his tenure as a volun­ from 1979-81, where he was team in NCAA post-season action at Ramsey has been an assistant teer assistant in 1991, EMU named to the league's All­ Ohio State two years ago. men's basketball coach and made it to the Sweet 16 of the Freshman Team. He then trans­ I have attended many other athletic recruiting coordinator at the 1991 NCAA To urnament. He ferred to EMU, completing a events and I have always been im:xessed University of Michigan. He also then helped Tennessee State degree in sociologyin 1992. with the way our athletes and coaches served as an assistant men's win the Ohio Valley Conference While he served as a vol­ basketbal I coach at the title and advance to the 1994 unteer coach here from 1990- have represented EMU. They are truly University of California-Berkley NCAA To urnament. From 93, he served as a full-time ambassadors of their individual sports, (1996-2001), Drake Univer­ there, he was an assistant at assistant coach from May to and the University, and we can all be sity (1994-96), Tennessee California, where the Golden September 1996. proud of them. State (1993-94) and EMU Bears gained an NCAA Sweet - Ward Mullens Now that I have had a chance to direct the department for the past few months, I see the dedication of the members of our department on a daily basis. The staff, Fall sports coaches and athletes are involved in A look at Eagle teams and when their seasons begin events that they are passionate about, and they work diligently to reach success as individuals and as teams. While we have enjoyed great athletic successes over the years, there are many challenges facing our University athletic

Golf Cross Rowing Soccer Swimming Volleyball department. We all need to be creative Women: Sept 10 country Women: Sept 18 Women: Aug. 26 & Diving Women: Sept. 2 in helping EMU move forward. I encour­ Men, Sept 12 Women: Sept. 1 O Women: Oct. 9 age everyone to become involved with Men: Sept. 16 Men: Oct. 9 University activities so we can ensure great things happen in the future.

EMU I Fall 2005 I 25 SUE BEAUBIEN JONNIE BRYANT (B.S. '74) (B.A.E. '70, M.A.E. was named executive (B.S. '75) was named '81, M.A. '86) direcror of marketing Monroe County retired from Lake and sales ar Community College Fenron Schools after McNaughron & Gunn. Alumnus of the Ye ar. reaching high school art for 3 5 years. MICHAEL FLANAGAN (M.A. JOSEPH BECK (M.A. '76) '74) was named superin­ was named superintend­ JOHN C. STEWART (B.S. '71) rendenr of public ent of Romeo was appointed chairman insrrucrion by the Community Schools. of the Higher Education Michigan Seate Board of Subcommi tree of the Education. lR8(page ROBERT FITZGERALD (B.B.A. Michigan House 29) '76) is the leader of a Appropriations rock cover band, Committee. He is vice ROCCO PISTO (B.F.A. '74) is American Pie, playing chair of the House vice presidenr of sales shows thtoughouc the Judiciary Subcommittee for Professional Srurcgart area. He on Appropriations. Computers, Inc. For formed the band almost most of the past 10 seven years ago. Made in Michigan MARIE LANORAH THOMAS years, he has sold enter­ More than 88,500 EMU graduates - more (B.S. '71, M.A. '77), a prise software manage­ THOMAS MATIHEWS (B.B.A. than 75 percent of all our U.S. alumni - reacher for 34 years, was ment software and con­ '76) was named "2004 live in Michigan. In recognition of that fe atured in rhe maga­ sulting services co Salesperson of the Year" fact, all locations for hometowns and zine of the National Fortune 500 companies. for Stanley Access employers for alumni listed in Class Notes are in Michigan, unless other­ Education Association Jrl8(page 29) Technologies, a division wise indicated. twice for her online of Sranleyworks special­ classes on AOL. She izing in auromatic slid­ BOB GREGORSKI (B.S. '68) JOSEPH LUKASIEWICZ THEODORE J. retired after reaching will teach at Island (B.S. '75) is the lead ing doors. Village Montessori HEUSEL (B.A. '47) high school English and organizer of has been a developmental reading Charter in Venice, Fla. "Unicameral Michigan," EMILY ELLIOTI (B.S. '77) radio broadcaster in the for 36 years at Godwin a grassroots group pro­ joined United Bank & Ann Arbor area for 53 Heights (Wyoming, ANDY CHAPELLE (B.S. '72) is posing co eliminate Trust as a senior mort­ years and was inducted Mich.) Public Schools. the new editor of the Michigan's senate gage loan originaror. into the Michigan He also coached football Oakland Bminess l?.eview. through a November She has more than 10 Association of Broad­ for 30 years and varsity 2006 ballot initiative. years of experience in casters Hall of Fame. track for 20 years. MARVIN LY NCH (B.S. '72) is the mortgage lending vice president of human industry. resources for the FERNANDO KAREN HOLMES (B.S. '68, LEMUS (B.A. '51) M.A. '73) was granted fac­ American Association of GUIDE TO DEGREES retired in ulty emeritus status by Motor Vehicle 1997 from the the EMU Board of Administrators in B.A. Bachelor of arts U.S. General Services Regents in March. Arlington, Va. He was B.B.A. Bachelor of business administration also elected to a two­ Administration after 36 B.F.A. Bachelor of fine arts years of service. THOMAS RUNDQUIST (B.S. year term on the board B.M.E. Bachelor of music education '69), chief executive and of directors of the COL. WILLIAM president of Nova Human Resources B.S. Bachelor of science JAMES Media, Inc., a corpora­ Leadership Forum. H.H.L. Doctor of humane letters STEPHENS (B.S. tion he founded in H.L.W. Doctor of law JAMES WELCH (B.S. '73, M.A. '60), a former 1981, recently sold the H.S.C. Doctor of science member of the EMU registered domain '80) had his poem M.A. Board of Regents, is the www.nov.com to a New "Michigander" pub­ Master of arts new president of Fairfax Yo rk Stock Exchange­ lished in AIM M.B.A. Master of business administration Station Homeowners listed corporation. He Magazine. Another M.L.S. Master of liberal studies poem, "Strength," is Association in Virginia. also has written Saving M.M.E. Master of music education Social Semrity a Utopia, scheduled co be pub­ M.P.A. Master of public administration LARRY TA BOR (B.S. '67) was available at most online lished in Tme Romance inducted into the 2005 bookstores. Magazine. M.S. Master of science Belleville High School M.S.W. Master of social work Hall of Fame. S.P.A. Specialist of arts

26 1 EMU I Fall 2005 BRUCE GREENE (B.S. '77) JOHN SWARTZ (S.P.A. '78) is and TIM OTIEWELL (B.S. retiring as principal of '88) opened Fie Zone for Pine Trails Elementary Women in Saline. School for Grand Rapids Public Schools. PHYLLIS HEINRICH (M.A. '77} received the 2004- ROBERT A. 05 Achievement in BARTLffi (B.S. Education Award from '81} was recog­ che Manchester nized by Ernst & Young Optimise Club. She as one of chis year's taught for 31 years ac finalises for che Central From left:Melonie Colaianne (B.B.A '83, M.B.A. '94), Robert A. Bartlett(B.S. '81) and Manchester High Great Lakes 2005 Leslie Rowe (B.S. '98). School in che Entrepreneur of the LAURIE ARCHER BROKAW HOWARD SCHWAGER (B.S. ED DOUGHERTY (B.B.A. '84} Manchester Public Ye ar. It is the among (B.S. '83) was selecred as '83, M.A. '97), a focmer was promoted co vice Schools district and che most prestigious Environmental EMU professor, is assis­ president of operations retired in June. business awards for Educaror of the Year by rant superintendent for at Massey Services. entrepreneurs. m the North Carolina human resources and YONG KIM (M.S. '77) is a (page 27) Association of Soil & labor relations for JOSEPH C. GIAMPETRONI real estate agent at Water Conservation Taylor Public Schools. (B.B.A. '84} is vice presi­ Remerica Select BRIAN D. OWINGS (B.S. '81) Districts. She is rhe soil dent of finance and Properties. Kim has was named general conservationist and edu­ CHRISTINE TRUPIANO (B.S. business development at more chan 10 years of manager of Creative cation coordinaror for '83) oversees all project Petroleum Develop­ experience in corporate Impressions Printing, the Buncombe County assignments and partici­ ment Corp. project management. Silkscreen & Embroid­ Soil & Water pates in business devel­ ery, a division of Duro­ Conservation District in opment efforts at Albert JOHN SILVERI (M.A. '84) is ANTHONY GUISASOLA (B.S. Lasc Roofing, Inc. Asheville, N.C. Kahn Associates, Inc. che assistant superin­ '78) is an alternative � (page 29) tendent of Allen Park middle school teacher in WANDA l. LEWIS (S.P.A. '82) KELLI BURMAN (B.B.A. '83) Schools. Dawsonville, Ga. He was voted Woman of the srarced Changing JOAN BOWLER (B.S. '84) serves as vice chairman Year by Lincoln High Spaces, an interior joined Rooms co Dream IMAD FADLALLAH (B.S. '85) of the Gilmer County School's Unired Student redesign business. of Wesc Ashley as con­ is the principal at Board of Education in Organization. Lewis is troller. She has 15 years Fordson High School in Ellijay, Ga. assistant principal ar che MELONIE COLAIANNE of bookkeeping and che Dearborn Public school (Lincoln (B.B.A. '83, M.B.A. '94) was office management Schools district. DAVID H. MA (B.B.A. '78) Consolidated Schools), named president of che experience. has more than 25 years and has been in educa­ Masco Corp. Founda­ ROGER MILLER (M.B.A. '85) of experience in the tion for 23 years. tion for Ta ylor-based DANA DOUGHERTY (B.B.A. is corporate vice presi­ North American finan­ Masco Corp. She was '84) is chief financial dent-process improve­ cial and banking indus­ CHARLES MORGAN (M.B.A. previously vice presi­ officer for Miller ment at La-Z-Boy, Inc. try, including more '82) joined che Ann dent of the foundation Bearings. in Monroe. than 12 years of corpo­ Arbor offi ce of Real and continues as d.rec­ rate head- officefi nan­ Esrate One as an agent. cor of corporate affairs. MICHELLE S. NISlEY (B.S. cial experience in budg­ lt1'e(page 27) '85) was elected chair of eting, financial systems the Michigan Chamber and accounting. of Commerce Executives for 2005. PHILIP G. NOLFF (M.A. '78) was appointed by che ROSEMARY SCHUETI (M.S. Monroe County '85) is the disease man­ Community College agement program man­ Alumni Association ager for che University Board ofDirecrors co a of Michigan Heal ch two-yeac cecm. He is also Syscem's Med:cal retiring as a social stud­ Management Center. Mail to: ies teacher at Shumate Eastern Michigan University Middle School in che Office for Alumni Relations Gibraltar Community 1349 S. Huron St., Suite 2 Schools district. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 www. emich. edu/ alumni/ association/ classnotes EMU I F311 2005 I 27 SEMONE M. JAMES (B.B.A. '91) was appointed exec­ White House u cive di rector of Scace Land Bank Fast Track Authority by Michigan Honored Gov. Jennifer M. Heidi Capraro, > the Michigan Granholm. Teacher of the Year and an EMU grad­ uate, visited Washington, D.C., in April ROBERT T. SIMON (B.S. '91) as part of a celebration honoring her was named director of and other state award winners. The North American busi­ event included pictures in the White ness development and House with President Bush and First marketing for J.D. Lady Laura Bush. Capraro received a Power-LMC, a division bachelor's degree ('89) and a master's of J.D. Power and degree ('94) from EMU. She teaches Associates. sixth grade at Hillside Middle School in the Northville Public Schools. DANITA TURNER (B.S. '91) is operations manager/ executive assistant to Afropop Worldwide/ DAVID GREENSPAN (B.S. '86) JOHN BEAGHAN (M.B.A. BETH ROYBAL (M.A. '88) bad JOHN 0. Worldwide Music is the audio studio man­ '88), former vice presi­ her fifth health book, ANDERSON (B.S. Productions of ager at che University of dent of business and Managing Diabetes Yo llr 11111111� '90) compleced Brooklyn, N.Y. Sbe Michigan Duderstadt finance at EMU, was \Vay Wo rkbook, released his certified public srarced as archive associ­ Center. named vice president by Ulysses Press. accoun can c and cercified ate, organizing a 20- for fi nance and adminis­ internal auditor desig­ year archive of radio MARY STROPE (B.S. '86) tration at Oakland RENEE YATES (B.B.A. '88) is nations. He is also a programs, incerviews joined The Belleville University. He also rhe marketing and com­ certified information and phoros. National Strawberry serves as treasurer to the munications manager technology professional, Festival as executive university's Board of for rhe Midland which is a sub-designa­ KIRSTEN INGRID AULT (B.S. direccor. Trustees. Community Center in tion provided by the '92) is as an intern for Midland. American Insriture of the Ypsilanti PATRICK M. BOLAND (B.S. LY NN (ITINER) KLAMMER Certified Public Downcown Develop­ '87) was named law (M.S. '88) released Gotta MATIHEW WATROBA (B.S. Accountants for CPAs. ment Authority and the librarian for the Wayne Have God 2, a devotion­ '88) hoses "Folks Like Depoe Town Downtown County Sheriff's al book for preschoolers; Us," which airs LISA ANN KIELBAS (B.S. '90) Development Auchoriry. Department in Detroit. and Health Ministry: Saturday afternoons on earned her reaching cer­ He oversees the opera­ Steps and Stages, a how­ WEMU-FM. tificate from Saginaw KIMBERLY A. BENJAMIN tions of three correc­ to book for adults in Valley Scare University. (B.S. '92) is presidenc of tional facility libraries: church heal.th ministry. VICKI WYMAN (B.S. '88) has She is working as a sub­ "Be Blessed" Career rwo in Detroit and one been cerri fied as a mas­ stitute teacher for sever­ Consulting Inc. and in Hamtramck. BRYANNE PATAIL (M.L.S. ter professional creel ir al local school districts. author of How to Be '88), a biomedical and executive by CPI- Highly Favored and RANDELL W. DANIELS (C.E. clinical engineer, J nternarional. JULIUS NAGY (B.S. '90) was Em/1owered to Prosper in '87), director of guid­ received the American named vice president of Your Job Search book and ance and admission College of Clinical MARY BETH GINTER (M.A. sales by Applied workbook .• services at Monroe Engineering Devreq '89) participated in the Dynamics Internacional (page 29) County Community Award. The annual National Inscirure for of Ann Arbor. College, was named vice award recognizes signif­ Leadership Development DOUGLAS CHAPMAN president of student and icant work in the area of LEADERS program, an DENISE BRADEN (B.S. '91), a (M.B.A. '92) is founder of information services. safety as ir relates to international program self-employed occupa­ HyperFir USA, where health care. � (page for adminiscracors and tional therapist from he uses his experience as STEVE EDWARDS (M.A. '87) 29) facuIcy in higher Monroe, has been certi­ a commander and fit­ is principal of Reechs­ education. fied by the Lymphology ness leader for che U.S. Puffer Middle School in SHELLEY REED (M.A. '88) Association of North Navy ro lead his "Booe rhe Reechs-Puffe r retired from reaching Am erica. Camp" classes. Schools district in after more than 30 years. Muskegon.

28 I EMU I Fall 2005 Alumni, pictured from left: Christine Trupiano (B.S. '83), Bryanne Patail (M.L.S. '88), Kimberly A. Benjamin (B.S. '92), Michael Flanagan (M.A. '74) and Rocco Pisto (B.F.A. '74). DENNIS DIEBALL JR. (B.B.A. MELISSA L. WEIMER (B.S. BRIAN WHITLEY (B.B.A. '94) JACKIE SALLOUM (B.F.A. '97) JESSICA CARTER (B.B.A. '99) '92) was nominated for '92, M.A. '95) scarred is a real estate agent at made a shore movie, joined Real Estate One the 2004 Rolex Adventures in ECE rbe Real Estate One "Planer of rhe Arabs," in Ann Arbor after Yachtsman of the Year (Early Childhood office in Ann Arbor. He which gathers negative scarring a career in real award. He is the owner Education) at worked in the accounc- and stereotypical estate rwo years ago. of North Sails, wicb www.AdvenruresINECE ing fieldfor more than images of Arabs from offices in Toledo and .com. The sire focuses nine years before join- the movies. ALICIA CLARK (B.B.A. '99) Cleveland. on early literacy devel- ing Real Estate One. became a member of opmenr primarily KEVIN BROCK (B.S. '98) is the ClickAnnArbor.com DAWN MARIE HAM- through bookmaking LINE KOFOED (B.B.A. '95) is the associate principal at team at Real Estate One KUCHARSKI (B.S. '92, M.A. experiences. assigned co the Norweg- Scripps Middle School in as a buyer's agent. '94) is co-author of The ian Embassy in Beijing, the Lake Orion Schools Autism Book: Answers to DOUGLAS BACON (B.S. '93) China, where she will district. He was formerly GREGORY MACINTOSH (B.S. your Most Pressing was named direcror of work for rwo years. a technology reacher '99) was bired as assis- Questions. maintenance and at Clarksron Middle rant superintendenc for grounds for Saline KEVIN ROSE (M.A. '95) is School. rhe Millingron ANDREA CARYN ALDERMAN Public Schools. che new assisranr super- Department of JIMENEZ (B.S. '92) earned inrendent for business WILLIAM MITCHELL (B.S. Public Works. a master's degree in JEFF GRAINGER (B.B.A. '93) and finance for the '98) is a captain in che education from Wayne is marketing communi- Lapeer School District. U.S. Marine Corps and a JULIE MONTRI (B.S. '99) Scace University in May. cations manager for naval aviaror. He is sra- was named Young She has caught Spanish Ta urus Internacional ANDY CLARK (B.B.A. '96), a cioned at Marine Corps Careerist for 2005 by since 1998 for Manufacturing in certified public accoun- Base Al Asad in Iraq. the Monroe Business & Woodhaven Schools. Miami, Fla. cane, was promoted ro Professional Women. an officer's position at LESLIE ROWE (B.S. '98) was Monrri receives a $250 CYNTHIA KAHN (B.A. '92) MARK PIOTROWSKI (B.A.E. Meaden & Moore, LLP, named manager of the scholarship and a one- was curaror of an exhi- '93) had his exhibit, in Cleveland. year by Henry Ford year membership co birion on rhe hisrory of "Bigger, Bolder, Village, a retirement BPW/USA. medical education. Tbe Brighter," displayed at NICHOLE FRANCIS (B.A. '97) community in exhibition is installed at Studio 23/The ARTS was featured in the Dearborn. � (Page DANIEL D. the Association of Center in Bay City in April issue of Ebony 27) ACKERMAN American Medical February. magazine as one of its (M.B.A. '00), Colleges' headquarters "Top 30 Leaders Under KAREN SPARKS (M.B.E. '98) finance direcror for tbe in Washingron, D.C. KEVIN DRESSLER (B.B.A. '94) 30." She is a public pol- has co-authored a book, Washtenaw County opened an Allsrare icy adviser for Baker, The Real Skinny on Road Commission, was MICHAEL P. NOWLAN Insurance office in Donelson, Bearman, \'(/e ight Loss Sllrgery: An recognized at the (B.B.A. '92) joined the Waterford. Caldwell & Berkowitz Indispensable G11ide to County Road Detroit office of Clark PC in Nashville, Tenn. \'(/hat You Can Realty Association of Hill PLC as co-leader of THOMAS SWIEBODA (M.S.W. Expect. Michigan's Annual the Immigration '94), a caseworker for CATHERINE RIGGS (B.B.A. Highway Conference. Practice Group. Nowlan Ferndale Youth '97) is training manager AMY STRAND (B.B.A. '98) He received the merit has l O years of experi- Assisrance for rhe lase for international service received a master's award for his work as ence in immigration seven years, bas taken and pares training for degree in vehicle design chairman of cbe associa- law, including business the same position in DaimlerChrysler, and and manufacturing from tion's finance and and family immigra- Lake Orion. will spend pare of her Central Michigan human resource com- tion. rime in Beijing, China. University in May. mittee.

EMU I Fall 2005 I 29 NANCY IZZARD (B.S. '00) DERLY MEJIA JR. (B.S. '01) spotlight LELA v. NELSON ('05) was hired as director of was promoted ro score che Milford Senior manager at Michigan Center, bringing her Book & Supply in Ann ela V. Nelson wasn't experience in social Arbor. expected to win a championship in the work and fund-raising NCAAL heptathlon. ro the community. RYAN A. HARMER (B.S. '02), The 22-year-old Detroit an Army warrant offi­ resident - and now alumna - JASON WEISS (B.S. '00) was cer, completed basic of Eastern Michigan University promoted by Air training at Fr. Jackson, faced stiff odds this June Wisconsin Airlines S.C. He completed heading into the biggest com­ Corp. to managing warrant officer candi­ petition of her track career. director of systems date school at The collegiate track and field operation control and Ft. Rucker, Ala. industry ranked her only 21st crew resources. Weiss in the event. Snow was sti ll on joined AWAC in 2002 CATHERINE GHRIST the ground when she last com­ as director of crew plan­ KRAMER (B.S. '02) finished peted in the seven-event com­ ning. In his new role, her second master's petition. And her competition at the Sacramento, Calif., Weiss oversees crew degree in education, in track was formidable. planning, crew schedul­ administration and Even the stadium ing, dispatch and air­ supervision. Her first announcer, in calling the hep­ craft scheduling. master's degree in edu­ tathlon's concluding event, cation is in curriculum the 800 meters, mistakenly TA MARA CHRISTIE-GLYNN and instruction. announced her competitor the (M.A. '01) joined the overall victor as the athletes Michigan Municipal VINCENT J. MALTESE, JR. crossed the finish line sec­ Risk Management (M.A. '02) is serving a onds apart. Auchoriry, a public risk two-year term on rhe But the Detroit Mumford management pool in board of directors of the High graduate, who finished Livonia. Monroe Councy 12th the year before, wasn't Community College going to be denied. The lead she built through the first earned her the crown . Foundation. six events, including wins in the long She followed her victory in jump, 100-meter hurdles and 200 Sacramento with a fifth-place fin sh at meters, proved insurmountable. By the U.S. Nationals. The Nationals Nould meet's end, she had achieved five-new be the last time she ever ran wearing personal bests. "I had no idea what I EMU colors. The finish earned her a spot was capable of because it had been so on the Te am USA roster and the ri�ht to long since I had competed in [hep­ compete in The Netherlands in August. tathlon]," said Nelson, who completed In a heptathlon, an athlete earns her degree requirements in June and points in seven events: 100-mete· hur­ now has a bachelor of arts degree in dles, the high jump, shot put, 200- technical writing and English language. meter race, long jump, javelin tos3 and In winning the NCAA Outdoor 800-meter race. Women's Track and Field National At the NCAA Championship, Championships, she became only the Nelson ran a 13.49 in the hurdles and third EMU athlete to win a women's jumped 5'5" in the high jump. A1d in track championship. Mireille Sankatsing the 800 meters, traditionally her worst won the national 800-meter indoor title event. she finished at 2:22.71 - more in 1992 and Sevatheda Fynes won the than five seconds faster than her person­ outdoor 200 meters in 1995. Nelson al best, and 7 seconds faster tha1 the also earned All-American honors by fin­ March event in North Carolina, 1.1hich Phillip Carrizzi (Rizzi) (B.F..11..'99) > (left) is the ishing third at the NCAA event in the was the last time she competed in it. chair of the allesee metals/jewelry design program at open long jump at 21-feet-2.35. Ultimately, her goal is to make it to Kendall College of Art in Grand Rapids. He earned his After finishing the 800 meters, the the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At the 2008 MFA in jewelry design from the University of heptathlon's last event and her personal U.S. Nationals, the top-three fini3hers Washington in 2002. Stacie Carrizzi (Carr) (B.S. '99) weakest, she gathered with other hep­ make the Olympic team. "It's a reach­ (right) is the business manager of the Urban Institute for tathletes to catch her breath. Soon, an able goal," she said. Contemporary Art in Grand Rapids. Phillip will be fea­ (Nelson is looking for sponso-s. If athlete from another team approached tured on the cover of Metalsmith Magazine this fall. His you are interested, contact her at and delivered the surprise news that work can be viewed at www.optilevers.com. Nelson's 5,878 points had in fact [email protected].) o I EMU I Fall 2005 TARYN REID (B.S. '02) is ALICE CHURCHILL RUTH L. YOUNG {'42) HAROLD E. HOLT events officer for the {B.S. '33) Palm Traverse City, (B.A. '41) Lake Harbor, Fla., Jan. 23 Feb. 27 Worth, Fla. Detroit Institute of Arts. March 27 She will assist wicb signa­ AJAX VARTANIAN JERUSHA ANN JAMES ture evencs, such as Bal (B.A. '35) Whitehall, (B.S. '46) Detroit, MARGARET "BETTY" Feb. 1 Feb. 26 PETREDEAN (B.S. Africain and Under the '45) Homer, Scars, and will be work­ MARY JANE CATHEY KATHLEEN J. ZAGERS March 26 (B.S. '44) West (B.S. '47) Hilcon ing with the DIA's devel­ Branch, Jan. 24 Head Island, S.C., JOHN E. ARBUCKLE opment office. Feb. 7 {B.S. '66} Northville, ARLENE ALLEN March 30 {B.S. '47) Phoenix, VERNA F. VERMETT Robert A. "Bob" Blume, a former EMU BILL CLICK (M.S. '03) is the Ariz., Jan. 4 (B.S. '51) Ypsilanti, JACK L. GREEN professor of education from 1960-69, died host of "Rescoracion Feb. 4 {M.A. '70) Flint, May 31 at Florida Hospital in Ormond ETHEL W. SWAB March 10 Beach, Fla. He was 79. Realities," a bome­ (B.S. '60) Lapeer, SIDNEY J. DICKSTEIN improvement show airing Jan. 20 ('57) West THOMAS RAYMOND on Do-It-Yourself Bloomfield, Feb. 4 WILLIAMS (B.S. '70) Oscar W. Collins, a faculty member from BRYAN ORRIE Belleville, April 19 1957-1979, died last year. He had been Network. BORING (M.A. '63) NATALIE KREEGER Florida, Jan. 13 ('57) Fowlerville, DARYL STAFFORD honored with emeritus faculty status. JOHN HAAG {B.B.A. '03) Feb. 3 CURRIE, JR. MADELINE M. DOLAN (B.B.A. '75) received accreditation CATHERINE MOELLER (B.S. '63) Mc. LUCILLE FLORENCE Kins.wood, Texas, {C.L:33) Saginaw, from Yeo & Yeo PC., Morris, Jan. 29 (M.A. '60) Iron April 16 May 23 CPA, as a certified valua­ Mountain, March 6 MARGUERITE BARBARA J. AGNES FRANCES tion analyst wicb the WELSER (B.S. '64) LYNWOOD EDWARD REBOTTARO-LAN E HOEY SULLIVAN (B.S. National Association of Washingcon, NOAH {B.S. '62) ('85) Warren, April '34) Rutland, June 2 Jan. 25 Dexter Township 20 Certified Valuation GERALD JESSE HENRY Analyses. CHLOE BEST (B.S. '67) RICHARD C. SUSAN M. JACKSON (B.A. '39) Dearborn, Metamora, Jan. 27 STODDARD {B.S. '65) (M.A. '92) May 26 Frankfort, March 3 Chesterfield To wn­ PENRHYN (PENNY) OLSEN PA ULA K. KELLAN ship, March 24 MENELAUA KEPOS (S.E.P.U. '03) is a sales exec­ {B.S. '69) Midland, SHARON HICKMOTT (M.A. '52) utive ar Edgar Norman Jan. 7 {C.B.T.C. '69) ARTHUR W. MASCHKE Woodhaven, May 22 Almont, Feb. 2 (B.S. '42) Toledo, Creative. THOMAS AGLER Ohio, April 28 ALICE LURA MCCOMB (B.B.A '70) Ann JOHN C. DAPRA JR. (B.S. '66) Lapeer, Arbor, Jan. 2 {M.S. '71) Marquette, ALICE K. FILTER May LS MATTHEW ADLER (B.M.U. '04) Feb. 13 (B.S. '47) Tecumseh, is a mortgage consultant ANTHONY J. BROWN April 29 JACK F. DEYONKER, with North Scar Home {B.M.E. '73) Yp silanti, NANCY ELIZABETH JR. (B.S. '78) Flinr, Nov. 26 HAND (M.S. '72) ELEANOR L. WEST May 19 Lending in metro Detroit. Hanover, March 3 {B.S. '50) Lapeer, BARBARA BACON May 6 PEGGY SUE WOOD (M.A. '79) Land 0' ALICE J. RAYMOND JASON L. GARDEL (B.S. '04) is (B.S. '80) Richmond, Lakes, Dec. 26 (S.P.A. '72) BARBARA A. ITSELL May 15 an Army 2nd lieutenant. Adrian, Feb. 27 (CERT '56) Howell, He graduated from U.S. PAUL MIGIEL April 23 PEGGY ANN DAVIS (B.B.A. '81) Spring ELLEN JANE BONCZYK Army Ranger School at (B.B.A. '92) Fore Lake, Jan. 18 (M.A. '76) Ann CHARLES LESTER Wayne, Ind. May 26 Fort Benning in Arbor, Feb. 23 WUBBENA (B.S. '59) Columbus, Ga. THEODORE WARE Howell, May 12 MAALIK MOHAMED {M.A. '83) Flint, BESSIE M. DEVERNA SAUi JIFFREY (B.S. Jan. 11 (B.S. '78) Mayville, GUILFORD H. '03) Rahway Union DANIEL GUERNSEY (E.D.D. '04) Feb. 18 ROTHFUSS (M.A. '62) Conney, N.J., June 6 MARJORIE BAILEY Jackson, April L4 was named president of (B.S. '84) Ann Arbor, JACQUELINE M. Ave Maria College in Dec. 29 (BOWEN) DOWLING MARY LOUISE FALVEY Ypsilanti. (M.S.W. '96) Adrian, GREENE (B.S. '72) WINIFRED C. REED March 6 Saginaw, April 27 {LC '34) East BARBARA HUA (B.S. '04) Lansing, March l RAYMOND PAUL GERALDINE teaches third grade ar HELBER {B.A. '37) ELIZABETH MARTUS ADEN E. MEAD Ann Arbor, (C.U. '72) North Oak Park Elementary in (B.S. '38) Tecumseh, March 25 Branch, May 5 Ocean Springs, Miss. Feb. 26 N. JOSEPHINE "JO" DAVID FOURNIER DOROTHY M. FAST (B.S. '38) {B.S. '74) Warren, MARIA JONES (B.F.A. '04) MACDONALD (B.S. Jonesville, March 30 May l completed U.S. Navy '40) Trenton, Feb. 20 JANE H. RAE {B.S. '40) ALLEN RAY DUKATE basic training at Recruit Porr Huron, (M.A. '88) Toledo, Training Command, MYRON C. SARNES March 9 Ohio, April 27 Grear Lakes, Ill. (B.S. '40) Fairview, Feb. 6

EMU I Fall 2005 I 3 1 30 I Stepping out 11 I Honored B I Idolized September Black Alumni Chapter Greek 15th Annual Teaching Finals of second Eastern Idol Excellence Awards, 9:30 a.m., competition. Auditions: Sepe. 14 3 I SOARing Step Show, 7 p.m., Pease McKenny Union Ballroom. Members of SOAR (Scudenc Auditorium More info: 734.487.0250 or 11 Governing Organization for Alumni I [email protected] Meeting of che Alumni Relations) and alumni help Association Board of Direcrors, with freshman move-in, 8 a.m. October 9 a.m., Foundation Building ro 1:30 p. m. For each alumni 17 I Windy City volunteer present, $15 will be 1 I Kick off Chicago alumni reception, 6-8 p.m. More info: 734.487.0250 11 I Adding up donated to the Alumni Homecoming game, Eagles vs. Accounting Alumni Chapter Association Scholarship Fund. Kent Scace University, 2 p.m., fall networking reception. More info: 734.487.0250 Rynearson Stadium More info: Sue Karcelus at November 7 34.487.3305 or 10 I Governing 8 I Traveling [email protected] Meeting of rhe Alumni Alumni travel program begins 5 I Field of dreams Association Board of Direcrors, with trip to Switzerland and Alumni tailgate at Ford Field, 9 a.m., Foundation Building Germany's Black Forest. followed by Eagles vs. Western December Through Oct. 16 (See page l O Michigan University. Kickoff, l p.m. Game rickets: 18 I Commencement 11 I Capitol idea for more derails) 734.487.2282 EMU Winter Commencement, Washington, D.C. , alumni Convocation Center reception, 6-8 p.m. 11 I Hearty idea Greek Alumni Chapter Heare hapeer 15 I Home, sweet home January Awareness Walk, Ta ilgate, Flood's in Detroit. Homecoming Week fe stivities 11:30 a.m., Big For more information, begin. (For more derails, see 13 I Vote early Bob's Lakehouse contact George Eason www.emich.edu/homecom i ng) Nominations due for 45rh ar [email protected] Annual Alumni Awards ceremony scheduled for May 6 at Yp silanti Marriott at Eagle Crest

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