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413 An Exciting Makeover for The Wharton Center

Michigan State University • Winter 2010 • Vol. 27, No. 2 Th is icon denotes content in the magazine that relates MSUAA CAREER SERVICES: to MSU’s celebration of Cover: A new look for GIVING MEMBERS AN OCCUPATIONAL EDGE Arts & Culture. MSU’s performing arts Alumni career services have been ramped up, a timely bonus center. Design by David to help many weather the economic downturn that has Giordan. uniquely impacted Michigan. 22

BRIGHT LIGHTS. BIG MAKEOVER. THE WHARTON CENTER With its new $18.5 million facelift , MSU’s Wharton Center foror Performing Arts solidifi es itself as a statewide resource. 30

THE MSU CARBON2MARKET PROGRAM SLOWS CLIMATE CHANGE, FIGHTS POVERTY MSU is a world leader in using environmental research to makeke an impact globally while helping people better their lives. 38

DEPARTMENTS President’s Perspective 4 In-Basket 5 Around Circle Drive 6 Spartan Profi les 14 SportsSp 42 AlmaAlma Matters 48 State’sSttate Stars 54 ObituariesObitt 58 LastingLasts ini g ImpressionsImI 60

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Robert Bao President: Board of Trustees: Dianne Byrum Editor Lou Anna K. Simon Joel I. Ferguson Colleen M. McNamara Donald W. Nugent Dave Giordan Chairperson Faylene Owen Publication Design Melanie Foster Coordinator George Perles Vice Chairperson Diann Woodard Linda Dunn Lois Furry Copy Editors Michigan State University Alumni Association Chris Schaff er National Board of Directors Editorial Assistant Executive Board Offi cers Laura Casey Michael McDonald Scott Westerman III Dee Cook Michael Morrow Christopher Horner Brian Cullin Martha Moyer Letters to the Editor Cherie Swarthout Jane Dibbern Navneet Singh Narula Editor, MSU Alumni Magazine Patrick McPharlin David Dieterle Veronica O’Connor 242 Spartan Way Greg Hauser Th omas Emling Robert Pawelski East Lansing, MI 48824-2005 Michael Ferrari Gregory Pittman Executive Board Members Karl Geis Sarah Rorich Include name, address, phone, email James Goodheart Loston Rowe and MSU degree/year (if applicable). Aten Alrey Barry Gray Janel Rutzen Letters may be edited. Terry Denbow Daniel Hamlin Barbara Sawyer-Koch Sue Hansen Michael Hanak Kathleen Schwartz Via Fax: Kyle Hines (517) 432-7769 Lori Hannemann Allyn Shaw Edward Liebler Tara Harrison Gordon Spink Via email: Ben Lorson Jeff rey Hicks Jeremy Steele [email protected] Valinta Schnable Margaret Holtschlag Richard Sternberg Satish Udpa Curt Hoopingarner Glenn Stevens Robert Ulrich Brian Hopkins Megan Stirrat Steve Webster Robert Hornik Renee Szostek Karin Wurst George Johnson Jacqueline Taylor Richard Knoblock Timothy Unger Advisory Council Bonnie Knutson Kelley Wall Joy Adcock Robert Kriss Cimberly Weir Th omas Benner David Kutsche Kenneth Williams John Black Nicole McCallen Stephen Wong

Advertising (517) 355-8314 College Alumni Officers/Constituency Alumni Liaisons [email protected] Kathryn Reed Marci Muller Elizabeth Szufnar College of Agriculture & College of Human Medicine College of Natural Science COPYRIGHT 2010 Natural Resources Linda Conradi Kim Camp MSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Rick Seguin College of Music College of College of Arts & Letters Osteopathic Medicine University Advancement Pam Schoen MSU Alumni Association Connie Lawson College of Nursing Vicki Essenmacher 242 Spartan Way Eli Broad College of Business Andrea Kovac College of Social Science East Lansing, MI 48824-2005 Cassandra Book College of Communication School of Social Work (517) 355-8314 College of Education Arts & Sciences Amie Kemppainen www.msualum.com Mary Mertz-Smith Kim Allan College of Veterinary College of Engineering James Madison College Medicine MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. Katie Cable Dan McKean Honors College Lyman Briggs College

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B_About Us.indd 2 12/18/09 2:52:11 PM William LuKosKiewicz Audrey Martini & Candy Curtis Mary Meyer Kathy Grace U.S. Armed Forces/R.O.T.C. School of Criminal Justice School of Labor and School of Packaging Barb Anderson Lena Loeffl er Industrial Relations Scott Witter Department of Forestry School of Hospitality Business Ellen Rzepka School of Planning Design Medical Technology Program and Construction

Michigan State University Alumni Association Staff Members

Stella Cash Dan DiMaggio Louise Cooley Karen Moser Interim Executive Director Director of Student Assistant Director Membership/Magazine/ Bev VandenBerg Alumni Foundation Lifelong Education Legacy Assistant Associate Director John Hill Regina Cross Laurie Robison Claire Brender Director of Alumni Career Services Event Coordinator/ Assistant Director, Marketing Director of International Kim Kittleman Travel Programs and Membership Services Alumni Relations Director of Alumni Engagement Jennifer Decker Sarah Skilling Peter DeLong Tim Bograkos Executive Staff Assistant Project/Event Coordinator Director of Sales and Sponsorships Student/Young Alumni Brenda Haynes Katrina Smith Cheryl Denison Coordinator Lifelong Education Assistant Clerk/Receptionist Director of Alumni Services David Brown David Isbell Barbara Susa-Fineis and Programs Assistant Director Alumni Groups Career Services Coordinator Administrative Assistant Michelle Burnett Special Events Assistant

Alumni Interest Groups State News Alumni Association Making the Michigan State University MSU Alumni Band Jeremy Steele - (517) 214-2434 Connection: Gordon Spink - (517) 349-1826 To join or renew, change your address or MSU Telecasters Alumni Club obtain benefi t information, contact the MSU Black Alumni Pamala Saunders - (586) 246-0959 MSUAA offi ce. Richard Lewis - (517) 694-0544 Regional Clubs MSU Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, 242 Spartan Way Th ere are regional clubs nationwide and and Transgender Alumni East Lansing, MI 48824-2005 around the globe. You can fi nd information Brian Cullen - (313) 665-7494 (877) MSU-ALUM (678-2586) about these regional clubs at our web site: (517) 355-8314 Residence Hall Association www.msualum.com (517) 355-5265 - fax Derek Wallbank - (517) 230-8388 www.msualum.com Kevin Newman - (517) 282-0291

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how best to serve individuals and We’re reaffi rming our commit- term competitive challenge. We society. It’s fi tting to do so in this ment to Detroit and Southeast must continue our work to make 200th anniversary year of Lin- Michigan with the opening of Michigan State a more effi cient, coln’s birth and as we approach the our new MSU Detroit Center on eff ective organization that remains 150th anniversary in 2012 of his Woodward Avenue to house music a worldwide university of choice. signing of the Morrill Act, which and education programs and other We will do it boldly, yet created land-grant institutions university functions. deliberately and transparently. such as MSU. Our Bioeconomy Institute in Everyone on both the academic Th e Morrill Act stood for Holland is bringing scientists and the business sides of MSU’s the democratization of higher and business people together, and operations has been enlisted to education and knowledge— we’re ramping up activity with our contribute. Alumni, too, have an revolutionary at that time—and College of Human Medicine loca- important role to play. Consider hen the going gets tough, made colleges and universities tion in Grand Rapids. Wharton how you will contribute to the WSpartans get going. instruments of advancing the Center for Performing Arts now is transformation of Michigan State Th e State of Michigan has nation’s prosperity and well-being. partnering with Broadway Grand into something not diminished by reduced funding for higher educa- Th e tendency to view higher Rapids to bring top-fl ight theater adversity but strengthened by the tion in all but one of the last fi ve education as a private rather than to the community. challenge. years. Now, state support is dip- public good, unfortunately, has And to the north, we recently We are engaging our many stake- ping even lower, a trend that is not grown in more recent years. Yet for partnered with Michigan Techno- holders online at shapingthe likely to change in the foreseeable America to be competitive—and logical University and Northern future.msu.edu. Along with a large future. Meanwhile, our substantial for humankind to address our Michigan University to link their amount of supporting informa- health care and energy costs con- common challenges—we must pre-med students with our College tion, you can read the communica- tinue their long-term climb. draw inspiration from our roots to of Human Medicine, assisting dis- tions Provost Kim Wilcox, Vice And although we must make shape our future. advantaged students and enhanc- President Fred Poston, and I send signifi cant budget reductions, we I invite you to read more on this ing health care in underserved to administrative leaders, faculty, are not cutting indiscriminately topic at worldgrantideal.msu.edu. areas of the state. and staff throughout this process. across the board. Th at would be We are building on our strengths Here on campus, the need to I urge you to visit that site and I poor management, indeed, and fl y and focusing on where we see the attract the best students, faculty, welcome your thoughts. With in the face of our core values and greatest societal needs. We are le- and staff continues unabated. members of Team MSU pulling identity. Th ose will not change veraging our considerable interna- Indeed, other states and countries together, Michigan State has been merely because we’re forced to tional experience and our research are building up their educational and will continue to be an institu- contemplate a leaner near-term and academic expertise. You can capabilities, leaving tion of which you can be proud. future. see it happening all around the Michigan and the Today we ask ourselves what we state and beyond. United States withithh Sincerely,Sincerely, wish to be in the 21st century, and an even longer-- we will resculpt the institution accordingly. We will invest even as we cut. So, too, must American LouL AnnaA K.K Simon,Si PPh.D.h D public higher educa- President, Michigan State tion as it considers University

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BE SPARTAN GREEN too know.kkldnow I wouldwould guessguess that a telephone, and I remember hav- I just wanted to send you a virtuallyvi every residence hall ing to send telegrams home. To quick note to let you know grillgri of that era, manned and run avoid arguments, we did not fl ush how impressed I was with byby students, was a money-losing toilets while someone was taking your feature article on sus- operation.ope But I would bet that a shower. Vending machines were tainability in the Fall 2009 almostalm any MSU alum from the not available, but Sam the candy- issue. My wife receives this ’60s’60s would agree that what we man visited every evening. magazine as an MSU alum learnedlear as a result of our experi- Our dorm building consisted and we have always been encesence in those basement cafes was of three stories and a basement Spartan fans, but this ar- priceless.pric divided into fi ve or six separate ticle made me think more LenL Bokuniewicz, ’69 units. To go from one unit to broadly about MSU’s im- ClarkstonC another, you had to exit one and pact as a major national and “green” bike mission in your reenter the other. Th ere were no university. I was impressed that fall issue. It’s great to see demand “Residence Halls, Now & lounges, so we gathered in our the university is recognized na- continuing to climb in bicycling Th en” by Robert Bao (Summer rooms. Wells Hall was conve- tionally for sustainability and that around MSU and around the 2009) was really great. When niently located near the engineer- you aren’t resting on your laurels country as not only a great way to I arrived at MSC in 1946 I was ing building, where most of my in this area but continuing to set get around but as one key piece housed in a Quonset Hut with classes were held. new goals. Th e Be Spartan Green of the puzzle to reducing our the military style mess hall nearby, Bill Winglar, ’42 initiative sounds like the right ef- dependence on gas and the auto- as your photos showed. Aft er a Grandville fort at the right time. Good job! mobile. While it’s a huge campus, year I moved to then-new Snyder- Steve French a bike still gets you across it in fi ve Phillips Hall. Th at was a luxury GRANDPARENTS UNIVERSITY Alto minutes and the best parking once (even without the Gallery). In Th anks for highlighting Grand- you arrive! 2005, I had the great pleasure parents University (Fall 2009, p. In October, the Sustainable Tim Potter and honor to revisit campus to 67). My husband, two grand- Endowments Institute gave MSU a Coordinator, MSU Bikes receive the Distinguished Alumni daughters and myself attended B grade in its 2010 college sustain- Award. I did not get a chance to last year’s program and had an ability report card. Th e grade puts MORE MEMORIES OF see any residence halls and was amazing time together. It was a MSU on par with its sister Big Ten RESIDENCE HALLS very interested to read your article, wonderful opportunity for me to institutions. –Editor. Your summer feature on MSU which gave a good picture of the pass on my passion for Michigan residence halls took me back to a human side of MSU. Th ank you, State University and all that col- I was delighted to read about time of student protests against Robert Bao. lege has to off er. the many aspects of sustainability the Viet Nam war, national- Kenneth H. Eskelund, ’51 My hope was to spark a desire in at MSU including research and championship-caliber football Winslow, ME my granddaughters to attend MSU operations in the Fall 2009 teams, and momentous cultural aft er high school. I never realized edition. It is wonderful to see change. It was the mid-to-late As a West Shaw dweller in 1976- the extent of the impact attending research being put into practice ’60s. During those years, every 77, I enjoyed your residence hall cov- Grandparents University would and the entire community work- dorm on campus had a “grill”— erage. I was saddened to learn of the have on all four of us. My grand- ing toward a common goal of part malt shop, part pub—with a demise of Spartan Village, where daughter summarized the whole environmental stewardship as an bass-biased juke box; cokes, coff ee I stayed post-Shaw. My memories experience best when she said, institution. Th anks for focusing and burgers to order; and tables include using a long extension cord “Grandma, MSU is so cool, and I on these eff orts and the faculty, for playing gin rummy, reading out the window to a TV tray on can’t wait to go to college.” students and staff that make the State News, or solving world the front lawn, the only way I could Jill Alred, ’79 MSU a model for other com- problems in conversation with write outside on my electric type- Sterling Heights munities. Creating a culture of friends. It was in the Abbott writer! Today’s kids have connectiv- sustainability will have a lasting Hall grill that I obtained perhaps ity that’s too easy (wink). OBIT INFORMATION impact. Be Spartan Green! 40 percent of my college educa- Jeff Porteous, ’78 Th e obituary for Richard U. Lynda J. Boomer, ’82 tion during those give-and-take La Mirada, CA Byerrum (Winter 2009) fails to Energy & Environmental debates. Certainly I learned to cite the he was dean of the Col- Engineer question conventional thinking, Th e new residence halls are lege of Natural Science for many MSU Physical Plant how to hold two opposing ideas vastly superior to old Wells Hall, years before he retired about 20 in my mind at the same time, where I lived in 1938-39. Our years ago. We at MSU Bikes appreciated and realized just how much I most advanced technology was John James (Jim) de Vries, MS ’64 the mention of our bike center didn’t know—and thus hungered electric lighting. We did not have Lansing

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MichiganM State Univer- tegic alliances. At the same time, was awarded the MSU College sity’ss new associate vice he has been an active Spartan of Communication Arts and presidentp for alumni rela- advocate throughout his career, Sciences Distinguished Alumnus tionst and executive direc- serving in multiple leadership award. tort of the MSU Alumni roles in MSU Alumni Association During the past year, he has Association.A regional clubs and on the College served as president of the MSU Westerman comes to of Communication Arts and Alumni Association’s national MSUM from Albuquerque, Sciences Alumni Board. alumni board. Together with his NM,N where he was an area According to President Lou wife, Colleen, the Westermans vicev president for Comcast Anna K. Simon, “Th e depth and are life members of the MSU Corp.’s West Division. breadth of Scott’s experience both Alumni Association and mem- HeH spearheaded a public as an entrepreneurial businessper- bers of the Jonathan A. Snyder relationsr turnaround for son and as an alumni volunteer Donor Society, having established thet company by leverag- make him a great addition to the Scott and Colleen Westerman ingi social media such as Team MSU. I am confi dent that Technology Endowment to FacebookF and Twitter Scott will continue the strong support MSU. tot respond to customer upward trajectory established by Westerman’s MSU appoint- SCOTT WESTERMAN complaints. Interim Executive Director Stella ment will be eff ective Jan. 1, 2010. NAMED HEAD OF MSU Th rough his 25 plus years of Cash, taking our alumni relations He succeeds Stella Cash, who has ALUMNI ASSOCIATION service in the cable television in- endeavors to greater heights.” served as interim associate vice Aft er a national search, Scott dustry, Westerman has extensive A Michigan native, Westerman president for alumni relations and Westerman, longtime telecom- expertise in general management, obtained his Bachelor of Arts executive director of the MSU munications executive and revenue generation, subscription degree in telecommunication Alumni Association for the past entrepreneur, has been named growth, expense control, and stra- from MSU in 1978. In 2001, he two years.

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MSU access to the university on many “It is a physical symbol of our con- In September, the College of In the face of declining state levels, says MSU President Lou tinued commitment to enhance Osteopathic Medicine expanded support, MSU continues to Anna K. Simon. quality of life in Detroit and all of into Southeast Michigan (see p. shape its future and look for About 49 percent of MSU’s Southeast Michigan by fostering 6, Winter 2009). ways to reduce expenses while incoming freshman class comes 21st century learning and growing maintaining quality, effi ciency from the three-county Southeast partnerships that serve as catalysts $141.5 MILLION and eff ectiveness. Michigan area and 20 percent to future prosperity.” IN ENERGY GRANTS “We are in the early stages of a of MSU’s 420,000-plus living CMS Detroit has been hosting MSU’s College of Engineering is focused MSU budget reduction alumni reside there. classes for Detroit-area youth and working to improve the world’s al- process,” says MSU President Lou “MSU Detroit Center repre- adults since early September. Th e ternative energy future with three Anna K. Simon. “Many voices sents a new level of engagement in building also provides classroom grants totaling $141.5 million. will continue to be heard as we Southeast Michigan,” Simon says. and meeting space for College “We think that no single solu- of Education teacher candidates tion is going to be able to address work through the process.” Kurt Stepnitz/University Relations Alumni are encouraged to stay who are placed in Detroit class- the energy problem we’re con- informed and to share their input. rooms for the required fi fth-year fronting today,” says Satish Udpa, To become involved, visit internship and for their mentor dean of the College of Engineer- shapingthefuture.msu.edu. teachers. MSU’s admissions, ing. “We have strong programs advancement and government in thermoelectrics, biofuels and MSU OPENS DETROIT CENTER aff airs offi ces also have space in battery storage technology.” Expanding its Southeast Michi- the building. MSU is the lead institution in gan presence, MSU opened the Last year, the College of Music a new $12.5 million U.S. Dept. MSU Detroit Center on Oct.1, started Jazz@YouthVille. Also at of Energy-sponsored Energy Fron- housing Community Music YouthVille, the College of Edu- tier Research Center on the study School (CMS) Detroit and a cation operates a resource center of thermoelectric energy conver- new headquarters for College of funded by Detroit-based Skill- sion. Led by Donald Morelli, Education teaching interns. man Foundation. In addition, professor of chemical engineering Th e 22,000-square-foot facility, MSU serves more than 500,000 and materials science, the team located at 3408 Woodward Ave., individuals in Southeast Michi- is developing methods to convert will provide Detroiters with easy gan through its extension offi ces. heat to electricity. Page 6 Winter 2010 MSU Alumni Magazine

D_Circle Drive_version 2.indd 4 12/22/09 4:18:47 PM Bruce Dale, professor of chem- est ever by the U.S. Dept. of Food and Agriculture program, genomic, genetic and breeding ical engineering and materials Agriculture’s Specialty Crop which funds multi-year, multi-in- programs focused on rice, wheat, science and associate director Research Initiative since its stitutional collaborative projects. barley, conifers, potatoes, and of MSU’s Offi ce of Biobased inception in 2007. RosBREED follows earlier tomatoes. Technologies, is a member of Michigan Agricultural Experi- the $125 million, fi ve-year U.S. ment Station (MAES) scientist Dept. of Energy-funded Great Amy Iezzoni heads the Ros- Lakes Bioenergy Research BREED project, aiming to com- Center. Dale invented a unique bine emerging DNA sequence process to help convert plant and research fi ndings to improve materials into fuels. the quality of apples, peaches, Researchers have also secured cherries and strawberries—key about $4 million from multiple species in the globally important federal, state, and commercial botanical family Rosaceae. organizations to develop the next Th e project involves scientists generation of advanced battery from 11 U.S. institutions and six and capacitor technology. Under international partners from the the leadership of Jeff Sakamoto Netherlands, South Africa, New and Lawrence T. Drzal, professors Zealand, Chile, France, and the of chemical engineering and ma- United Kingdom. terials science, new nanomaterials, Selective breeding has led to the Th is capsule of MSU history was written by Robert Bao, nanomaterial architectures, pro- improvement of most rosaceous editor of the MSU Alumni Magazine. cessing techniques, and electrode species during the last 6,000 years, designs are being developed to scientists say. “Th is is a watershed produce high-energy batteries and year for Rosaceae with the peach, In 1970, six MSU faculty Former MSU Athletics Direc- high-power super capacitors. apple and strawberry genomes being members and a fellow musician tor Doug Weaver used to play sequenced,” Iezzoni says. “Yet a huge from Lansing formed a Dixieland the banjo with the group once a $14.4 MILLION FOR gap exists because this DNA-based jazz band called the Geriatric Six year. Faunce notes that the band FRUIT RESEARCH information is rarely applied to Plus One. Th ey played gigs at the donated proceeds from its record- Hungry to make fruit better improve plant breeding for the University Club and elsewhere. ings and performances to MSU’s for longer, MSU scientists will development of new fruit cultivars.” In 1976, MSU Athletics Director jazz studies program. lead a four-year, $14.4 million Th e project is part of the Joe Kearney invited the group to “In all the years we played, not research project—the larg- USDA’s National Institute of play before home football games. one band member ever missed a Th us a great tradition was born, kickoff ,” recalls Faunce, who splits lasting some 31 years. Th e band time between East Lansing and GROUNDBREAKING for MSU’s Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum played before every home football the Upper Peninsula. Th e group has been set for March 16, 2010. Eli Broad, who donated the nam- game—as well as at select away disbanded in 2009, ending one ing gift for the project, and Zaha Hadid, the internationally known games. of MSU’s most popular pregame architect who designed the building, are expected to attend. Th e Th e founders included clarinet- traditions. groundbreaking will be followed by 23 months of construction and a ist Maury Crane, former head of 2012 museum opening. MSU’s Voice Library; trumpeter Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects Bill Faunce, former chair of the Circle_BroadArtMuseum_NightRendering.jpg Dept. of Sociology; and pianist and composer Owen Reed. Flu- egelhornist Wally Keller, former dean of veterinary medicine, joined the group in 1973. Found- ers Bob Sidnell (trombone), Don Th ornburg (bass), Owen Brainard CourtesyCourtesy of Bill FaunceFaunce (drums), and Bennett Sandefur In 1987, 1987 just days before MSU (banjo) have passed on. Th orn- beat Southern Cal in the Rose burg, an executive with General Bowl, the Geriatric Six Plus One Motors and the only member not performed at the Hollywood with the MSU faculty, was the Palladium as the opening act for “Plus One.” Bob Hope.

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research with zebra fi sh has ex- tended to model human diseases and to analyze the formation and functions of cell populations within organs.

Noa NURSING PARTNERSHIP IN DOCTORAL STUDIES MSU’s College of Nursing and the Dept. of Nursing at Hope College are partnering to ease and encourage the pursuit of doctoral study. In the partnership, faculty from both institutions will encourage cohorts of eligible Hope College Th e Emerson Young nursing students and alumni to String Quartet Frankenstein consider applying to the MSU accelerated BSN to PhD Pro- gram. Each academic year, MSU GREAT CHOICES AT WHARTON CENTERR will designate two seats in the With its new $18.5 million expansion (seeee pappageage (April(Aprill 66-11),-111)), wiwinnernner ooff ninineine TTonyono y awawards,ardsd , includinincludincluding fast-track program for qualifi ed 30), MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts “Best Musical.” applicants from Hope. Students can serve the public with more space, resources, and Other entertainment choices range from Espe- who are accepted into the BSN amenities. ranza Spalding (Jan. 20), singer-entertainer Tom to PhD program will take one Th is winter, lovers of Broadway theater can look Chapin (Feb. 28), the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico year of master’s level coursework forward to 101 Dalmatians Th e Musical (Jan. (March 4), and Israeli recording artist Noa (May 5) prior to beginning their doctoral 26-31), a perfect experience for the family; Mel to such classical music groups as the Emerson String studies and continue to receive Brooks’ new musical Young Frankenstein (Feb. 2-7), Quartet (Jan. 21) and the Los Angeles Guitar mentoring from Hope and MSU a surefi re monster hit; Steppenwolf’s August: Osage Quartet (Mar. 21). faculty throughout the program. County (Feb. 16-17), winner of the Pulitzer Prize For more information, visit whartoncenter.com Th e goal is to develop a larger pool and a Tony Award for Best Play; and A Chorus Line or call the box offi ce at 800-WHARTON. of highly qualifi ed nurse research- ers and scholars. “Th e partnership is a unique opopportunityp for collaboration IMPROVING EFFICIENCY means we need totally transfor- bebetweenttw a private and public OF SOLAR TECHNOLOGY mational technologies.” reresearchsse intensive institution,” A collaboration of MSU chem- sasaysys MSU Nursing Dean Mary ists, mathematicians, and engi- BETTER CLONING MuMundt. neers is working to improve solar OF ZEBRA FISH panel technology, backed by a $1.9 Zebra fi sh, small striped fi sh AANANIMALI MRI million grant from the National common to many aquariums, FFIFIRSTR IN NATION Science Foundation. have emerged as the animal of Th e MSU College of Veterinary Th e three-year grant comes choice for many researchers. Now, MMeMedicined now boasts the fi rst from American Recovery and Re- MSU scientists have developed a lalarge-animalrg MRI ever at an investment Act monies and will new, more effi cient way of clon- aacacademicad institution, allowing G. L. Kohuth/University Relations focus on developing methods for ing zebra fi sh, a breakthrough veveterinarianste to tackle research making a new class of solar cells detailed in the journal Nature cardiovascular research because questions and greatly impact both from cheaper materials. Methods. they have many of the same genes animal and human health. “For renewable energy to suc- “A ft er the mouse, it is the most we have.” Th e magnetic resonance imag- ceed, it has to get to a point where commonly used vertebrate in ge- For more than 20 years, Cibelli ing machine has a 70-centimeter it is economically competitive netic studies,” says Jose Cibelli, an says, zebra fi sh have also served as opening that is nearly 50 percent with current technology,” says MSU professor of animal science an excellent model for under- larger than the standard MRI and Chemistry Professor James Mc- and one of the paper’s co-authors. standing normal development capable of analyzing large animals Cusker, the project leader. “Th is “It is used in cancer research and and birth defects. More recently, such as horses and cows.

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D_Circle Drive_version 2.indd 6 12/18/09 2:04:22 PM Kurt Stepnitz/University Relations “MSU’s new MRI is one of only physician shortage and will also MSU HELPS MAP three in the country and the fi rst at improve medical education. SPUD GENOME an academic institution,” says An- Th e event was held at the col- Th e potato, argu- thony Pease, diagnostic imaging lege’s new facility at the Detroit ably the world’s most section chief at MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center, where students important vegetable, Teaching Hospital (VTH), of the began classes for the fi rst time has had its genome $2 million project. “We will be earlier this summer. “We will sequenced with able to look critically for the fi rst be teaching our students in an the help of MSU time at many animal processes.” environment that will help them scientists. VTH now off ers every possible to learn how to meet the needs of Robin Buell, MSU imaging technique, says hospital an urban population,” says Dean associate professor director Pat LeBlanc. Th at in- William D. Strampel. Adds Mike of plant biology, was cludes the new MRI, ultrasound Duggan, president of the Detroit part of the group that rreleasedeleased and CT imaging, fl uoroscopy and Medical Center, “Th e College of the fi rst draft sequence.. “Th is nuclear medicine. Osteopathic Medicine will play a will help breeders improverove yieldyield,, critical role in reducing the physi- quality, disease resistancence and off ttheheh human genome. genome CROW SPECIES RE-EMERGES— cian shortage in our community.” nutritional value,” says Buell, a Buell, along with Dave Douch- Th e Banggai crow, a species Th e college’s expansion also member of the Potato Genome es, an MSU crop and soil sciences believed to be extinct, has includes a new campus at the Sequencing Consortium, a team professor, is leading a $5.4 mil- re-emerged on a remote, moun- Macomb University Center in of 39 scientists from 14 countries, lion U.S. Dept. of Agriculture tainous Indonesian island. Th e Clinton Township, where a new that began the project in 2006. grant research project to improve Corvus unicolor was discovered facility will be completed next Th e complete sequence is the quality, yield, drought toler- by two Indonesian ornithologists, year. Students currently are using estimated to be 840 million base ance, and disease resistance of but it took the expertise of MSU existing classroom space. pairs, about one-quarter the size potatoes and tomatoes. zoologist Pamela Rasmussen, a renowned species sleuth, to con- fi rm the crow’s identity. Rasmus- sen, who also is assistant curator NEW MSU ART EXHIBIT—“American Modernism, 1920s-1940s” at MSU’s Kresge Art Museum (Jan. 11- of mammalogy and ornithology Mar. 14) features painting, sculpture, prints and decorative art from the museum’s collection, including the at the MSU Museum, is the au- two works depicted here. thor of the two-volume Birds of For more information, visit www.artmuseum.msu.edu. South Asia: Th e Ripley Guide. Hananiah Harari (American, 1912-2000) Th e Birth of Venus, 1936 Oil on canvas, 44 x 56 inches Kresge Art Museum, MSU purchase, funded by the Nellie M. Loomis Endowment in memory of Marthaartha Jane Loomis, 2009.9 James McConnell (American, 1914-1988) Head #3, 1946 Screenprint, 15-1/2 x 11 inches Kresge Art Museum, MSU, gift of Geraldine Laetz Molloy in memory of Philip Molloy, 94.1.5

PhotoPhoto by PhilippePhilippe VVerbelenerbelen Th e Banggai crow was spotted in the forests of Pelang Island, In- donesia, and identifi ed by MSU expert Pamela Rasmussen.

OSTEOPATHIC MED OPENS IN DETROIT MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated its new campus in Detroit on Sept. 17. Th e expansion into Southeast Michigan addresses the state’s

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D_Circle Drive_version 2.indd 7 12/11/09 10:04:29 AM MSU KUDOS PARKINSON’S CENTER Th e MSU scientists will conduct Michigan Technological Uni- Every semester MSU faculty, LOCATES AT MSU their Parkinson’s disease research versity and Northern Michigan staff , and students garner kudos Researchers from MSU and in the new Van Andel Institute University are partnering with too numerous to list exhaustively the University of Cincinnati have Phase II expansion. “Th e Udall MSU in the Early Assurance here. Some examples: been awarded a $6.2 million Mor- Center of Excellence designation Program for admission. Ram Narasimhan, University ris K. Udall Center of Excellence brought to MSU by our new “Th is is a long-term vision for Distinguished Professor and the for Parkinson’s disease grant. Parkinson’s disease research cluster enhancing health care in these John H. McConnell Professor of Th e grant, from the National speaks to the caliber of research- communities beyond, as many of Business Administration in the Institute for Neurological Disor- ers we are able to recruit to Grand these students will likely return to Eli Broad College of Business, ders and Stroke at the National Rapids because of our unique the Upper Peninsula to practice,” has received the Distinguished Institutes of Health, makes MSU’s health science partnerships,” says says James Randolph Hillard, Global Academic Leadership College of Human Medicine a Marsha Rappley, dean of the Col- MSU associate provost for Hu- award from the Pan-Pacifi c Busi- major player in research of the lege of Human Medicine. man Health Services. ness Association. degenerative disease. Th e Early Assurance Program James M. Pivarnik, director Two new MSU researchers, Jack MEDICINE EXPANSION provides an enhanced opportunity of MSU’s Center of Physical Lipton and Caryl E. Sortwell, will IN UPPER PENINSULA for admission to medical school Activity and Health and president share the award with Cincin- To help disadvantaged students to qualifi ed premedical students of the American College of Sports nati investigators. Control of the and expand underserved areas who wish to practice in the Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, has Udall Center will begin to trans- of medicine, MSU’s College of underserved areas. During their been named by Coca-Cola as fer to MSU next summer when Human Medicine is partnering junior year, students who excel in one of 20 torchbearers for the Director Timothy Collier and his with two Upper Peninsula uni- the undergraduate programs may upcoming Olympic Torch Relay research team assemble at MSU’s versities to provide links between apply to the College of Human leading up to the 2010 Vancouver College of Human Medicine in premedical students and MSU’s Medicine; selected students will be Olympic Games. Grand Rapids. medical school. assured of admission.

MSU HAS ALWAYS his 20th birthday. Forty-two of planned, promoted, and managed the university. We are expanding BEEN GREEN the 47 former mascots returned nearly 500 events, with an esti- interactions with MSU Career to campus to celebrate the mascot mated cumulative attendance of Services, which will increase By Stella Cash, MS ’80, program. John Madden, MSU over 16,000 alumni and friends. collaborative opportunities for MSUAA interim executive marching band director, was the Th e Young Alumni Committee current students and alumni liv- director keynote speaker. of the MSUAA Executive Board ing abroad. Before the fall colors faded MSUAA Career Services launched a pilot initiative aimed We are pleased to announce into a Michigan winter, autumn continues to see record numbers at the recruitment and retention our new online shopping experi- MSUAA activi- of alumni, doubling the number of young alumni within the MSU ence called Marketpl@ce. In the ties included re- of one-to-one career counseling Alumni Association, “Spartans comfort of your home, we provide cord attendance appointments in 2009 over 2008. Give Back.” Today’s Generation the perfect solution for one-stop at away tailgates, Corporate engagement remains a Y is interested in value-driven shopping for all things green and a very successful high priority and in October over projects that support the greater white. Whatever your gift needs homecoming 200 recruiters, many of whom good. Th e “Spartans Give Back” for family, friends, or just because, parade with were MSU alumni, attended an program provided young alumni you’ll have fun browsing through the theme of “MSU Has Always alumni event hosted by MSUAA the ability to serve their commu- our collection of Spartan items. Go Been Green,” a sold out Green Career Services. Th e focus of the nity, become engaged with their to www.msualum.com and let the and White Brunch, and a Grand event is to re-connect MSU alum- local club, and act as stewards of fun begin. A portion of sales from Awards ceremony that honored ni, who are recruiting students, the land-grant mission of Michi- each vendor supports the Alumni 12 recipients in 5 categories of back to the university. MSU Ca- gan State University. Association. Happy Shopping. awards: Distinguished Alumni, reer Services continues to utilize Th e alumni engagement unit As we begin to think about Philanthropist, Alumni Service, social/professional networks to collaboration with International summer activities, your alumni Honorary Alumni and Distin- connect alumni to opportunity Studies and Programs, as well association will be off ering for the guished Young Alumni. running the fi fth largest univer- as the Offi ce of Admissions, has fi rst time, a family summer camp On October 24, Sparty—the sity LinkedIn Group in the world yielded numerous opportuni- experience on beautiful Torch most recognizable mascot in the with 15,000 MSU members. ties for international alumni Lake in northern Michigan. nation and three-time National Since the beginning of Septem- and future students to engage in Check the msualum.com Mascot Champion—celebrated ber, MSUAA regional clubs have meaningful conversations about Web site for more details.

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D_Circle Drive_version 2.indd 8 12/11/09 10:04:32 AM Th e MSU Alumni Association would like to wwelcome our newest Life Members. We thank Kathy Colby Edward Feldman DeWitt, MI Beverly Hills, CA yyou and commend you for your willingness to sshare our commitment to this university through Arthur Cole John Ferrell membership in the MSU Alumni Association. Livonia, MI Berkshire, UK

Caitlin Copple Philip Fioravante Oakland, MI Beverly Hills, MI Lisa and Ashley Bernath Matthew Alcorn Dennis and Renee Craig Willa Fornetti-Bell Elsie, MI New York, NY Houston, TX Oshkosh, WI Debra and Bernhard Bieri Thomas Allen and Robert Crouch Barbara Free Loveland, OH Carla Robelli Louisville, KY East Lansing, MI Bloomfi eld Hills, MI C. Dean and Mary Bodine Rami Dakkuri Anthony and Carolyn Gallo Monroe, MI Neil Alpert Aptos, CA Pacifi c, MO Atlanta, GA Jill and Christopher Bosserd Carleen Dey-Vaupel and Antonio Gaston and Grand Rapids, MI Mitchell Arlington Zachary Vaupel Brooke Rabold Royal Oak, MI Coraopolis, PA Spencerville, OH Shawn Bucholtz Washington, DC Richard Aufderheide Mark Dobens Anne Ginn New York, NY Grosse Pointe, MI Highland, MI Dennis Byrne Durham, NH Craig and Kathleen Ayres Jaime Millard Dobrzelewski Stephen and and Eric Dobrzelewski Rocio Glover Lapeer, MI Carlos Campbell Southfi eld, MI Grand Rapids, MI Reston, VA Merri Jo Bales and Randy Patricia Donath Nicholas Gorbach Sahajdack Nancy and James Carbary Bath, MI Grand Haven, MI DeWitt, MI Kawkawlin, MI James and Caryn Edwards Thomas Guirlinger Hemant and John Carlstrom Dnyanada Bandodkar Okemos, MI Bronx, NY West Bloomfi eld, MI Th ane West, INDIA W. Gregory Edwards Wayne and Maria Haag Chet and Sarah Chamberlin Rebecca Barr Orlando, FL Maputo, MZ Cedar Falls, IA Armada, MI Gary and Sandy Evans Susan Hane John and Laura Chiminski Gregory Benson Mason, MI North Potomac, MD Newton, PA Price, UT

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Karen and Donald Harrison Merritt and Mary Lutz Guy and Kara Procopio Nicholas Tallarico Kissimmee, FL New York, NY Leslie, MI Smithtown, NY

Joshua Head William Markle Christopher Prone Edwin and Lisa Teall Arlington, VA York, PA Centerville, VA Newburgh, NY

Christopher Heilbronn Michael and John Radtke Ann Elizabeth Thompson Massapequa, NY Jane Martin Pompano Beach, FL Okemos, MI Ada, MI Troy and Anna Hendricks John and Mary Rayis Michael Thompson Knoxville, TN Craig Menear Hinsdale, IL Coronado, CA Marietta, GA William Hilgris Jon Reifler Cora Totzke Auburn, CA William and West Bloomfi eld, MI Almont, MI Susan Merten Daniel Himebaugh Chicago, IL Daniel Reum and Nathan Triplett Ann Arbor, MI Jennifer Miller East Lansing, MI Kurt Moehring Ludington, MI Larry and Catherine Hood Cottonwood, CA Thomas Tunks Bridgewater, NJ Ronald Richards Dallas, TX William and Diane Moore Garden City, MI C. Edwin Howard Lansing, MI Julie Utrup East Lansing, MI Margaret Ricker Grandville, MI Jorge Muniz Coldwater, MI Michael Hrydziuszko Pleasant Valley, NY Patrick and Macomb, MI Mary Roszel Tammy Valade Julie Novak Bath, MI Clarkston, MI Carolyn Jackson Bancroft , MI Roswell, GA Charles Rush Thomas Walsh Matthew and Nadine Novak Wyoming, MI Coeur D Alene, ID Rita Jackson Dixon, MO Grayling, MI Gerald Share Janice Watkins Brian O’Connor Overland Park, KS Huguenot, NY Earline and Charles Jones Santa Clarita, CA Dowagiac, MI Jaclyn Sirois J. Gordon and Fumio Omura Alexandria, VA Elaine Williams Hillary Jones Novi, MI Okemos, MI Los Angeles, CA Jason and Jon and Brigitte Overholt Janice Slomack John and Anita Wilson Michael and Fair Oaks, CA Flemington, NJ Ludington, MI Nancy Karnowski Fenton, MI Douglas Palomaki Eric and DeShawn Snow Marc Wilson Dayton, OH Alpharetta, GA Plano, TX John Kohler Geneva, NY Anthony and Susan Pastor James Stallings David Wolfe Grosse Pointe, MI Carrboro, NC Cassopolis, MI Rick and Sarah Krugh Laguna Niguel, CA Michelle Pearson and Gloria Stanich Carol Gregory Wright and R. David Gary Woodside, NY William Wright Daniel Kuznar Bethesda, MD Bay City, MI Muskegon, MI Thomas Stead Joseph Perino Ada, MI Chicago, IL

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Justin Ide/Harvard News Office (Resource Center for Persons VanRooyen is conducting research in a rural area near Bukavu, with Disabilities).” Hal and his Democratic Republic of Congo, trying to determine the causes for lifelong partner Phyllis visited the use of sexual violence as a weapon by local militias. MSU last June and were very impressed with the RCPD under director Mike Hudson. “We were blown away,” says Hal. “Th ey provide handicapper services—I love that term—for the blind, the deaf and everything in between.” Aft er completing his MSU degrees in electrical engineering, Hal broke stereotypes by excelling as a computer design engineer for General Electric Co.—sharing an “Engineer of the Year” award in the Missile and Space Division. Aft er a stint as assistant professor at the University of New Hamp- shire, he returned to industry and became vice president of engineer- ing at Northeast Electronics Co., MICHAEL VANROOYEN: relief. “[A crisis zone] is almost HAL WOCHHOLZ: and later vice president of engi- GLOBAL DISASTER RELIEVER like the emergency room of the BREAKING STEREOTYPES neering at McDonnell Douglas Growing up in St. Johns, he world,” explains Michael. “(You In the 1940s, he won nine Electronics Co. and director of its won every merit badge as a Boy have) the worst forms of human athletic letters at Albion High Electronics and Flight Controls Scout but fl unked his First Aid vulnerability, the worst forms of School. He went to Purdue Uni- Division, providing development class. One day, he was on the violence against people, and the versity in 1949 to play football, support for the Apache helicop- scene of a tractor accident and was most diffi cult environment. It’s but enlisted in the Navy two years ter. Aft er he retired from the very impressed by the calmness an opportunity for tremendous later when the Korean War broke company—Boeing Corp. follow- and professionalism of emergency innovation and engagement.” out. In 1954, while serving in ing a corporate merger—he led doctors who saved the accident Michael credits MSU with Millington, TN, he was stricken educational initiatives in Arizona victim. Years later he became expanding his horizons. “Going with polio—six months before Hal and Phyllis Wochholz vis- an emergency physician himself to MSU, especially Lyman Briggs, Salk’s vaccine was released. Aft er ited MSU’s Resource Center for and has written 50 publications, which has some amazing people, his discharge in 1955, Hal Woch- People with Disabilities in June. including a textbook, Emergency was absolutely transformative,” holz, ’58, MS ’59, wanted too fi nish Field Medicine. “It’s unlike any he says. Th en in 1987 and 1988, his engineering degree at other fi eld of medicine,” says Dr. while in medical school, Michael the University of Michigan,, Michael VanRooyen, ’84, associ- served on disaster relief missions where many of his family hadad ate professor at Harvard’s School in India, Geneva, and El Salvador, attended. “Th e university of Public Health and at Harvard and has since worked in Kenya, was in a downtown area, Medical School, and an emergen- Somalia, Bosnia, Sarajevo, Sudan, with lots of sidewalks and cy medicine specialist at Brigham Rwanda, North Korea, Kosovo, curbs,” recalls Wochholz, and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Iraq, and Honduras—braving cri- now retired and living in MA. “It’s fast-paced and the needs ses such as civil wars, hurricanes, Arizona. “It was not very are tremendous. You not only and genocides. In 1996, caught in accessible.” By contrast, have to be really good talking to a civil war raging in Zaire, he had he discovered, MSU had people and listening to them, you a gun put in his mouth and was facilities that were far more have to make life-and-death deci- imprisoned for fi ve days by local user-friendly for handicap- sions very quickly.” As co-director soldiers. “It was scary,” he recalls. pers. “It couldn’t have of the Harvard Humanitarian But in March 2009 he was back worked out better,” says Initiative, which he helped there—now the Democratic Re- Hal. “We owe a sincere found in 2005, VanRooyen has public of Congo—to research the debt to MSU, and that’s also emerged as a household prevalent use of sexual violence as why a quarter of our name in international disaster a weapon by local militias. estate will go to MSU’s RCPDPD Kurt Stepnitz/University Relations

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E_Spartan Profiles.indd 12 12/11/09 2:08:41 PM school districts and universities. Beach with friends Sarah In 2004 he was named “Rotarian Branigan, Lily Christon and Erin of the Year” partly for his role in Johnson. “We were just kind of the “End Polio Now” campaign. goofi ng around, and we started During his career, he found time taking pictures (of us jumping),” to engage in MSU aff airs, serving says Ogston. “We thought it was as chairman of the alumni board funny, so we kept doing it.” Th ey of the College of Engineering in posted the photos on Flickr, and 1981. In 1990 he received the col- soon were featured in the “Week- lege’s “Claud R. Erickson Award.” end America” radio show. Th ey He and his wife Phyllis are mem- created a Web site where others bers of MSU’s Shaw Society. can post their jumping pictures. In the next year, thousands of ANDREA GULLICKSON: people from every continent and WiZARDS! OF THE OBOE mostly unknown to them posted Growing up in Walhalla, ND, jumping photos. “People from she was the only oboe player in to thehfh expansion of thehe MMusicusic to LiftLiftfth tthehe Spirits anandd SeSet d t around the world love this idea,” town. When she was in fi ft h body of double reed rep-ep- the Imagination Dancingg (Delos).(Deloos). says Paula. “It’s pretty exciting. grade, about to choose a musi- ertoire. WiZARDS! hhasas aamassedmassed We have no idea how people hear cal instrument, her older sister a library of more than 400 doubled bl PAULA OGSTON:OGSTON: about this site, but every now and suggested she choose the oboe reed compositions and presented JUMP JUST BECAUSE then, someone tells us.” Re- because she’d play all the solos. concerts and master classes in Th eir original intent was not to cently, for example, they received “So, being an obedient child, that 18 states. Andrea has received create something that would get photos from a college student in was my choice,” recalls Andrea rave reviews for performances in the attention of national media, China who apparently learned Gullickson, BM ’81, professor Carnegie Hall and across Europe, like National Public Radio. of the Web site from a student of music at Butler University, China and Australia, as well as Th ey were just college students newspaper. A native of Haslett, Indianapolis, IN, and one of the for her CDs, beginning with Th e having “goofy fun,” in the words Paula majored in psychology and nation’s top oboe performers—a Poetic Oboe (Crystal Records) in of Paula Ogston, ’04, a doctoral loves the campus. Last summer, winner of many performance 2004. A later recording, Down a student at Virginia Common- she returned to East Lansing awards and star of several CDs. River of Time (Cala), was recorded wealth University. Ogston and and did a photo-jump in MSU’s “We had a great music program with the Czech Philharmonic three friends from Richmond, Beal Gardens. “It doesn’t get old at Walhalla,” Gullickson recalls. Chamber Orchestra in 2006. Her VA, founded jumpbecause.com for us,” says Paula. “It’s kind of a “Our high school had 200 latest CD is Oboe Celebrations: for fun. A year ago, says Paula, nice distraction from what we’re students and a 100-piece band.” she was vacationing in VirginiVirginiaa doing.”doing. Andrea spent a couple of summers at Interlochen, where she met MSU oboe professor Dan Stolper (now retired), who convinced her to come to East Lansing. “MSU was an eye-opening experience,” she recalls. “We had a great studio of oboe players.” Since MSU, Andrea has maintained an active performance schedule with chamber music, solo recital and concerto appearances throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Th e Journal of the International Double Reed has said that “she plays with a beautiful sense of line and shape.” Andrea is a founding member of Paula Ogston (second fr om left ) and her fr iends (l to r) Lily the highly acclaimed chamber Christon, Erin Johnson, and Sarah Branigan recently per- ensemble, WiZARDS! A Double formed this jump at Tuckahoe Plantation in Richmond, VA. Reed Consort, which is dedicated

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E_Spartan Profiles.indd 13 12/11/09 2:08:45 PM ED SWIDERSKI: BACHELORETTE STAR It looked like a fairy tale fi nish on July 27, when Jillian Harris, the fi ft h-season star of Warner Hori- zon’s hit reality show “Th e Bach- elorette,” chose the winner and potentially her life partner. She ac- cepted a diamond engagement ring from contestant Ed Swiderski, ’02, a Chicago-based technology consultant for Microsoft , who pro- posed while on his knees. “I want you to be with me forever,” he said. Jumping into his arms, she blurted “Absolutely!” But before the “hap- pily ever aft er” stage had a chance to develop, tabloid rumors emerged about Swiderski’s past relation- ships while professing his love for Dayne Walling and his family were up Jillian. “Yes, it turned into a mess,” early on election day. He was elected allows Ed. “Everything spun out mayor of Flint with 64 percent of the vote. of control, but that’s the reality show blogosphere. We decided to take the high road and to not react DAYNE WALLING: has organized community meet- College, Dayne credits Dean and to every new rumor. We chose to A RISING FLINTSTONE ings in each ward and engaged Professor Katherine O’Sullivan handle this just as any other strong He grew up in Flint, a city fac- hundreds of citizens to help the See with being a great mentor who couple would, and rely on our fam- ing nearly 30 percent unemploy- cause. “My goal is to recycle the insisted that he produce quality ily and friends that helped us get ment on top of the usual urban city,” he says. “Let’s get vacant work. What if, in a few years, through it.” Indeed, two months problems. With degrees from and abandoned land back into Flint turns around and becomes a aft er the fi nale, Jillian had moved MSU, Oxford University (where productive use.” To make up for success? Says Dayne, “Th en we’d into Ed’s home in Chicago, and the he was a Rhodes Scholar) and the decline of auto industry jobs, have a heck of a storyy to tell.” two plan to be mmarried in British

London University, Dayne Wall- Dayne wants to leverage Flint’s Danya Stapleton/Fly Photography ColumbiaColu sometime in ing, ’96, could have pursued a cor- location as a hub for commercial 2010.2010 “It’s absolutely porate career in a big metropolis. traffi c between Chicago and real,”real,” says Ed. “Jillian Instead, he chose to lead the fi ght Toronto. He also has a plan to is mymy true love, my best to revitalize the city. “Flint is my reconfi gure the downtown area friend.frien We’ve been home town,” explains Walling, so it integrates the campuses of ableable to weather the who was elected mayor in August. the University of Michigan, Mott storm,stor and in fact, it “Th is place opened so many Community College and Ketter- mademad our relationship things for me. It paved the way ing University. “I envision down- stronger.”stro A native for me to attend MSU and then town as a common area for all our ofof Monroe,M Ed chose to become a Rhodes Scholar.” colleges,” he enthuses. “Already MSUMS because “it had Dayne captured 64 percent of we have four new restaurants that a ggreat social atmo- the vote and won 35 precincts, opened, bringing more than 100 sphere.”sp He majored fi ve with a predominantly black jobs.” So far, Dayne has generated inin telecommunica- population. “We need to build enthusiasm and momentum for tion,tio and found a collaborative bridges,” he says. his ideas, gaining rare unanimous greatgr mentor in “In the past we’ve been divided— votes from the City Council. He ProfessorP Pamela management vs. union, black vs. is notching up the effi ciency of Whitten,W now dean white, the affl uent vs. working city administration and made it ofo the College of class. Th e only way we succeed is a “drug free” workplace. “We’re CommunicationC to work together.” Reputed to be cleaning house,” he says. A gradu- ArtsA & Sciences. “I innovative and effi cient, Dayne ate of MSU’s James Madison lovedl my MSU ex- Page 16 Winter 2010 MSUMSU AAlumni Magazine

E_Spartan Profiles.indd 14 12/11/09 2:08:53 PM Courtesy of Jason Colthorp lie) and I are both from Lansing money for a children’s cancer and we’re very happy here, but fund. “Th ey do a lot of beautiful we’re open to opportunities.” work in England,” says Bill of the charity. Attending the London WILLIAM BROHN: LEADING gala were some of Broadway’s and BROADWAY ORCHESTRATOR the West End’s biggest stage stars, Few people have enjoyed more including Claude Michel Schon- infl uence over Broadway musicals berg, composer of Miss Saigon, than William David Brohn, ’55, originally orchestrated by Brohn, the world’s leading orchestrator and Les Miserables. “He got up in the past two decades. Among on stage and recounted our work many honors, Brohn won the on Miss Saigon in London, which 1998 Tony Award for Ragtime and was 20 years ago,” recalls Bill. was nominated for Sweet Smell of “Th at, too, moved me to tears.” It Success (2002) and Wicked (2004). was that job that launched Bill’s On October 4, a special one-night amazing career. “Prior to that, I gala, “Broadway to West End—By never had anything close to a hit. Special Arrangement,” was held You know how they say you’re not perience,” recalls Ed. “It had more ibly nervous, but excited. When at London’s Th eatre Royal, Drury a prophet in your own land. Well, impact on my life than any other I walked out, I settled down and Lane, to celebrate his work span- aft er returning from England, experience. I learned as much from was able to just be myself and not ning both sides of the Atlantic— the phone started ringing.” Bill people and friends in social groups force anything.” Seconds before such as orchestrations for Carou- remains a strong supporter of as I did in an academic setting.” Ed walking on stage, Ripa told him, sel, Crazy For You, Curtains, Les MSU’s College of Music, having has maintained active ties with his “America is going to eat you up!” Miserables, Mary Poppins, Miss established an endowed scholar- alma mater, having served as vice By all accounts, Jason acquitted Saigon, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma!, ship fund. He is a member of president of the board of directors himself with great aplomb. He Oliver!, Show Boat, South Pacifi c, MSU’s Hannah donor society and of MSU’s Alumni Club of Chica- remained cool in his repartee and, Th e Th ree Musketeers, and Th e the MSU Alumni Association. go. He is also a member of MSU’s in his words, “let the show come to Witches of Eastwick. “It was a He currently serves on the college’s President’s Club donor society. me.” Among his more memorable smash,” says Brohn, back in New Leadership Council and was the Meanwhile, his relationship with moments was arm wrestling with York City. “I was humbled and college’s commencement speaker “Th e Bachelorette” remains strong. Ripa and receiving a kiss on the moved to tears at the same time. in 2008. What advice would In September, he appeared on the cheek from Entourage star Jeremy Th e role of orchestrator through he give a student who wishes to Ellen DeGeneres Show and stated, Piven. A native of Lansing, Jason the years has been one of a helper pursue a Broadway music career? “We want everybody to know we joined WILX-TV in 2000 as a to the composer. To have all this “First and foremost,” says Bill, are extremely happy and in love.” sports reporter aft er spending attention lavished on me was a bit “get a completely thorough music a couple of years as the stadium embarrassing.” Th e event raised education. Th en you’re armed.” JASON COLTHORP: emcee for the Lansing Lugnuts, a LIVE WITH KELLY RIPA minor league baseball team. In be- Many local television journal- tween innings, Jason hollered “Go ists would love to host a national Nuts For Donuts” in one of the show. Th at’s why thousands of more popular games, something candidates vied to fi ll in as co-host he included in his audition tape. of Live With Regis and Kelly for He coaches his older daughter in one day last summer. But only a local soccer team and is known fi ve were chosen, among them for doing dead-on impressions Jason Colthorp, ’97, evening news of local celebrities like Tom Izzo anchor for WILX-TV (Channel and sportscaster Tim Staudt. Last 10) in Lansing. On Th ursday, fall he performed as emcee of the August 6, Colthorp made his MSU Alumni Association’s Green debut alongside co-host Kelly and White Homecoming Brunch. Ripa. “Th e only word that I use to Will his national appearance describe the experience is ‘fun,’” open future doors? “I don’t says Jason, noting that on that day know at this point, but it has he became the 13th most searched allowed me to be in contact with Harley Seeley/University Relations item in Google. “I was incred- people,” says Jason. “My wife (Ju-

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F1_Careers.indd 16 12/11/09 10:20:02 AM MSUAA CAREER SERVICES Gives Members an Occupational Edge

often to overfl ow crowds. It’s part of Hill’s goal to Robin Miner-Swartz, ’93, help the Alumni Association wanted to be a newspaper seminars and webinars on engage alumni. Hill focuses writer since age 11. Her dream social media, and then one on the power of Linked-In, job is the one she currently has day, in April, she attended a an online networking site as features writer and editor at career presentation at MSU’s with some 100,000 Spartans By Robert Bao the Lansing State Journal. College of Communication participating. Some 15,000 In recent months, she Arts & Sciences. Th e speaker of them, including both em- Alumni career services notes, “I saw the newspaper was John Hill, executive di- ployers and job-seekers, are have been ramped industry crumble around me, rector of MSU alumni career a part of the MSU Alumni and saw people lose their jobs services. Association network—the up, a timely bonus to in a blink.” Hill spoke about a number largest Spartan group in help many weather the When she was furloughed of topics related to job Linked-In. Robin says she economic downturn a couple of times earlier this search—something that he was “energized” by Hill’s year, she decided to be proac- has done at alumni meetings enthusiasm and joined this that has uniquely tive and take charge of her around the country, some group. While exploring impacted Michigan. future path. She took some 200 times in the past year, the site, she found David

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F1_Careers.indd 17 12/11/09 10:20:05 AM John Hill has made nearly 200 presentations this past year on how to network and seek career change.

Isbell, coordinator of alumni that I’m very well prepared to as an admissions representa- industries coming and going, career services, who holds a present myself as I re-enter the tive for Davenport University, you need to be able to transition joint appointment between job market.” Grand Rapids, after heeding your skills.” the MSUAA and MSU Career Robin says she has learned advice from Isbell. “We had With Hill aggressively pursu- Services. how to network and how to a 45-minute conversation on ing an external strategy to Isbell’s profi le reads, “I help market herself. “My old resume the phone,” she recalls. “He engage alumni, more and more adults to fi gure out what they do was dull,” she says. “In my new brought up at least three things alumni have become part of the best and then how to communi- resume, I introduce myself I hadn’t thought of that were MSU network, both online and cate that to people who will pay as someone who is passionate very helpful.” Isbell advised as participants of club activities, them for it.” about aff ecting change via social Kaminski to seek a certifi cation and have availed themselves of Robin promptly contacted Is- media. I am completely sold on process, to tell people how her alumni career services. Both bell and set up an appointment. what the MSU Alumni Asso- skills could help them, and to Hill and Isbell also use other Eventually, a few meetings later, ciation provides as far as career work at networking, especially social media, such as Facebook Robin had completely reinvent- and Twitter, to leverage more ed herself to position herself in connectivity among Spartans. the job market should the need ““I feel reinvigorated about my current job, but if Th ey each have more than 500 ever arise. tthat were to end, I’m prepared to present myself as followers on Twitter, with the “Th e sessions with Dave were number growing every week. I re-enter the job market. I am completely sold on really thought-provoking,” says “Social media provides us with Robin. “He had me do a series wwhat the MSU Alumni Association provides as far as a great tool for building environ- of very revealing exercises. I ccareer services.” ments where Spartans can help always thought of myself as a other Spartans,” explains Hill. – Robin Miner-Swartz journalist, but that was very “Some can actually provide jobs limiting. He had me take and internships. Th is past year an objective look at my skills services, and I’ve told all my through the use of social media. we engaged with some 25,000 and assets, get a much clearer friends that that alone is worth All came in handy. When she people on a one-to-one basis, picture of myself, broaden my the membership dues.” applied for her current job, a and many more online. In addi- outlook, and construct my Robin is not alone in her half dozen network friends sent tion, it’s a great tool to segment dream job. enthusiasm for the MSUAA’s recommendations to her would- alumni. For example, I can tell “Before working with Dave, alumni career services. Many be future boss. you at any moment how many I was completely unprepared. others, some of them profi led “I’ve already recommended CEOs are MSU alumni living I hadn’t written a resume in 15 below, benefi ted from the advice alumni career services to within 50 miles of Chicago.” years. After this process, I feel they received—including Emily others,” says Emily. “In this Th e increased connectivity reinvigorated about my current Kaminski, ’02, of Kentwood, economy it’s so hard to get a has been a boon to regional job, but if that were to end, I feel who landed a job in November job. Even if you have a job, with clubs, which are able to host

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F1_Careers.indd 18 12/11/09 10:20:06 AM Dave Isbell helps adults fi gure out what they do best, and how to communicate that to people who will pay them for it.

non-athletic events that drive at- for employers, who need to post because students are future of the Collegiate Employment tendance. Working closely with job openings just once. alumni, and engaging them as Research Institute. Shortly after partnerships—including MSU “Very few people get a job just students helps retain their inter- joining the MSUAA, Scheetz Career Services, MSU colleges, because they found a job post- est as alumni. Th is fi ts in nicely created an online job listing that alumni groups from coast to ing in a database,” says Isbell. with his overall goal of building gained some 1,500 registered us- coast, other Big Ten alumni “Getting a job is about con- a community of Spartans who ers. MySpartanCareer.com has groups, and assorted civic necting and collaborating with can help each other.” now taken its place. groups—the Hill and Isbell other people. It’s about who Bishop adds that Isbell holds “Having Patrick there made team are hitting stride at an op- you know and how you present a joint appointment with his it very easy for us to have a portune time, with a 15 percent yourself. Once a job-seeker organization and the MSUAA. collaborative relationship, and unemployment rate in Michigan understands this, he or she will He notes that they regularly that continues to be the case,” wreaking uncertainty. Alumni realize the real value of any meet, compare notes, and share says Bishop. are discovering the value of database is that it can provide contacts during employer visits. Hill and Isbell have broadened connectivity with fellow alumni, their approach to alumni career MSU, and the MSUAA. And services. Th ey have pursued testimonials, such as the ones many collaborations, includ- from Miner-Swartz and Kamin- “We had a 45 minute conversation on the phone. I ing a relationship with MSU’s ski, continue to pour in. Offi ce of Admissions. Hill plays learned at least three things I hadn’t thought of that Members of the MSU a role in Academic Orientation Alumni Association can enroll were very helpful (in landing my new job).” Programs so he can capture in MySpartanCareer.com, – Emily Kaminski the attention of new students. a web-based jobs database He also touts MSU’s alumni maintained by MSU Career career services as a selling point Services for students and recent to prospective students. Hill alumni. Some 2,000 alumni a list of companies that employ “We’re on the same page,” he participates in Green and White participate, as well as 3,542 people to get acquainted with.” says. “Th at was also the case Days, a recruiting event for high unique employers with about Kelley Bishop, executive direc- with Patrick Scheetz (who school juniors, as well as Inside 20,000 job postings in the past tor of MSU Career Services, retired last year as director of MSU, a program for high school two years. It is more expansive touts the collaborative eff orts alumni career services).” seniors who have been accepted than the previous MSUAA between his unit and the Indeed, L. Patrick Scheetz by MSU. He and Bishop were job-posting site. Hill says that MSUAA. created alumni career services co-speakers at last year’s Confer- providing alumni and students “John Hill often presents to in 1998 when he joined the ence of Guidance Counselors— with a one-stop shop provides student groups,” notes Bishop. MSUAA after having worked again, touting career services. In effi ciencies for both job-seekers, “It’s great for the students and three decades at MSU Career addition, Hill and Phil Gardner, who need to register once, and it’s great for the MSUAA, Services—27 years as director director of MSU’s Collegiate

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F1_Careers.indd 19 12/11/09 10:20:10 AM Employment Research Institute, have been co-speakers at a number of alumni events and career presentations. Kaleb Hill and Bishop, as well as Isbell, have submitted proposals to speak about social media at next year’s National Associa- tion of Colleges and Employers (NACE) conference, where Thornhill thousands of university professionals gather. “I learned what a great networking tool A prolifi c speaker, Hill has been a whirlwind across the country, engaging thousands of alumni and promoting their Linked-In could be,” he says, aft er using engagement with MSU. He speaks at the Career Gallery at it to help land a coveted internship with the Breslin Student Events Center, which saw an attendance the Detroit Lions. of more than 5,000 students and about 330 employers. He participates in the Experience the Spirit program for recruiters who are MSU alumni. He gives countless presentations and Kaleb Th ornhill, ’07, MS ’09, credits alumni career services with workshops on campus, and many more outside of campus. helping him land a job as intern for the Detroit Lions director of His presentations in such Spartan-rich urban centers as At- Football Operations and director of Player Development. lanta, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, and New York A starting linebacker for MSU, Th ornhill, who battled many inju- have often resulted in overfl ow crowds. “In our fi rst Chicago event, half the attendance consisted of ries, decided to hang up his pads after graduation and get into sports alumni who had never gone to an alumni event,” notes Hill. administration. He says John Hill taught him how to network using “We partnered with (advertising agency) Leo Burnett and were Linked-In. able to use their room for free. In Atlanta, we sent messages to “He showed me what a great networking tool it could be,” says Ka- 5,000 alumni in the area. We plan to take our career develop- leb. “I knew the head athletic trainer with the Detroit Lions, because ment model to market everywhere.” he was also from MSU. We established a Linked-In relationship, and Hill also works on collaborations with career services experts from other Big Ten schools, having done joint events with from there, I was able go forward. For example, I was able to see the Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Wisconsin alumni profi les of others in the Lions organization before my job interview career services. with them. “We’re barely scratching the surface of where this can go,” he “I later created a Linked-In group for former MSU athletes,” adds says, noting that in the process the MSUAA has gained many Th ornhill. “We now have about 150 people. We help each other keep new memberships from alumni interested in career services. up with job opportunities.” “We’re creating a sense that MSU is there when they need us, so they’ll be there when we need them,” adds Hill. “We’re As an intern, Kaleb is gaining valuable contacts with others in fostering good relations.” the Lions organization as well as throughout the National Football Meanwhile, as alumni engage more directly with the League. Th ese contacts are an important part of professional net- MSUAA and participate in face-to-face counseling, more working, he says. “Who knows what can come up next,” he notes. testimonials emerge. Here are some samples:

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F1_Careers.indd 20 12/11/09 10:20:13 AM Rachel Brian Copeland Everard

“Twitter and Linked-In cast a huge net “I haven’t landed a job yet, but I feel as over your area of interest. Th e more people though I’m fl ying to the destination. you interact with, the more likely you’ll Alumni career services has been very fi nd a job if an opening appears.” helpful.”

Rachel Copeland, ’95, a native of Grand Rapids, says the MSUAA Brian Everard, ’83, has a blue collar job in the uncertain auto- helped her land a part-time job after she was laid off from her full- mobile industry in Michigan, but is seeking a better, perhaps more time job. stable job. He turned to alumni career services over a year ago and Rachel was laid off in June from her job as assistant program di- says the advice he has received has been “very helpful.” rector at Tomorrow’s Child, a nonprofi t organization focusing on “Th e process was very interesting,” says Everard, who lives in Dex- infant mortality and grief services. She had previously worked as an ter and has interacted with Dave Isbell by telephone. “It was a labori- outreach specialist and Medicaid susupervisor for a statewide HMO. ously slow process, like having a professor who gives you homework She found out about MSUU alumnialumn career services from the msualum. assignments. I have like an inch-worth of notes. com Web site, and beganntoworkw to work with Dave Isbell. “I haven’t landed a job, but I feel I’m fl ying to the destination.” “It was very helpful,” says Rachel,Rach who had a face-to-face meeting Th e fi rst in his family to obtain a college degree, Brian had worked as well as several phone conversconversations and e-mail exchanges. “He a number of jobs, such as manager of a warehouse operation, general really helped me brand myself.lf manager of a property management company, and production co- “He also walked throughugh the proprocess of using Twitter and Linked- ordinator for a water company. Before he contacted the MSUAA, In,” adds Rachel. “It’s an opportunityoppor to cast a huge net over your Brian felt he lacked direction. “I still didn’t know what I wanted to area of interest. Th e moreore peoplpeople you interact with, the more likely do at 50,” he recalls. you will fi nd a job openingning if onone appears. Th e key is to make as Since working with Isbell, Brian has methodically identifi ed his many connections as youu can.” likes as well as his competencies to better understand himself and his Rachel says Isbell helpeded her rewriterew her resume in a more dynamic assets. He has also learned how to engage in social networking via manner—listing her goaloalf upupfront o and portraying herself and her electronic means. He says he has learned how to market himself in skills instead of just listingng a serieseries of jobs and education degrees. today’s job world. In November, Rachel landed a ppart-time job with the Ingham “I’m good at physical labor, but my intent is to use what’s between County Health Dept. as a communicablecomm disease investigator. my ears,” he says, confi dent that he is doing all the right things to fi nd a better career path.

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F1_Careers.indd 23 12/11/09 10:20:19 AM Photos by Harley Seeley and Kurt Stepnitz/University Relations Bright Lights. Big Makeover. The Wharton Cen

By Kent A. Love, ‘93

With its new $18.5 million facelift, MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts solidifi es itself as a statewide resource.

A little more than a year and a half ago, on May 19, 2008, ground was broken on the fi rst major expansion and renovation to MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts, since opening its doors in 1982. Th e 24,000-square-foot addition— together with another 9,000 square feet of existing space that was renovated—has dramatically changed the face of Wharton Center. New additions include a striking four-story glass and brick façade; an expanded front lobby, box offi ce and gift shop; and family restrooms and additional

women’s restrooms.

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F2_Wharton.indd 17 12/11/09 10:28:36 AM Th e new Sierra Lobby includes the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Offi ce (back left ). Right: (L to r) Mike Brand, Dolores and Clift on Wharton, Jr., and Lou Anna K. and Roy Simon at the Wharton Center’s Celebratory Dinner.

Th e new addition also includes spaces and enhancements help across vast cultural, social, eco- strengthen the value of the arts two new multi-purpose spaces solidify our reputation among nomic and geographic divisions. in everyday life. to accommodate educational producers and performers, as Th eir desire to create a world- “Michigan State University is programs presented by the MSU well as with our patrons.” class performing arts center for a premier institution off ering su- Federal Credit Union Insti- Of the $18.5 million cost for the MSU community and the perb opportunities for individual tute for Arts & Creativity at improvements, $7.5 million residents of Michigan became a development,” says Dr. Wharton. Wharton Center. Th ese spaces came from the university while reality with the opening of the “And the Wharton Center is one also serve as a reception area $11 million is to be raised from Wharton Center for Perform- of MSU’s major instruments for and a designated donor lounge private donations. To date, $7 ing Arts. awakening joy in creative expres- in conjunction with public million has been gift ed from “Wharton Center is a very sion. Dolores and I have always performances presented by individuals and businesses to special place,” says MSU considered the center a vital part Wharton Center. In addition, support the project, which President Lou Anna K. Simon. of the Michigan State academic the expansion also consolidated reopened its doors on October “Th e Whartons understood in community.” the administrative offi ces for the 10, 2009. a fundamental way that arts, Aft er a tour of the enhanced Wharton Center staff . “Th is project wouldn’t have creativity, and the cultural facility, Dolores Wharton “Th e project allows us to en- been possible without the gener- aspects of a university that aff ect reminisced to a gathering of the hance the ‘Wharton Experience’ ous support of our university one’s spirit and one’s soul were Wharton Center staff , “When for patrons and performers with leadership, MSU alumni, and very important and had to be we began the conceptual push more space and more ameni- the greater community,” Brand recognized in the same way that for this project in the 1970s, we ties,” says Mike Brand, Wharton says. “Although we still have a science complex had to be rec- never dreamed that it would be- Center’s executive director. dollars to raise, we understand ognized as an integral part of the come the exciting center which it “Th e initial response has been the economic challenges people university. You have to celebrate is today. Now, Clif and I fervently overwhelmingly positive.” are having. We’re confi dent that, arts and culture in the same way applaud President Simon and Additionally, a new crew when things turn around, the you would celebrate a terrifi c Michael Brand for achieving this room, restrooms, dressing community will step forward.” scientifi c discovery.” next step in the center’s dynamic rooms, and other enhancements Since opening its doors, development.” help address touring production The Vision Wharton Center has become issues backstage. During the 1970s, MSU Michigan’s largest and most Internationally Recognized “Previously, when we’d present President Clift on R. Whar- diverse presenter of performing From the best of tour- a mega-hit like Disney’s Th e Lion ton, Jr., and his wife Dolores arts entertainment and educa- ing Broadway shows such as King, the show barely fi t,” says described the arts as a human- tion programs—a commu- upcoming productions of A Diane Baribeau, Wharton Cen- izing, unifying force in our nity gathering space for shared Chorus Line, Rodgers and ter’s general manager. “Th e new world, bringing people together experiences that enrich lives and Hammerstein’s South Pacifi ,c

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F2_Wharton.indd 18 12/11/09 10:28:48 AM Wharton Gift s boasts a bigger and brighter space. Right: Th e new Jackson Lounge can stage a variety of events, including the hosting of donors before performances.

and a three-week engagement Pasant Th eatre, MSU Concert the arts and academics, and participants each year, includ- of Th e Phantom of the Opera, to Auditorium and Fairchild Th e- presents innovative activities ing more than 30,000 school the superstars and rising stars of atre. Even more impressive, the that take Wharton Center into children. performing arts including the rankings in both publications the community. “Take It From Th e Top was an Emerson String Quartet and only included performances pre- “Wharton Center is playing amazing experience for me,” says jazz vocalist Esperanza Spalding, sented by Wharton Center, and a major role in how the arts Hayley Mulcrone, a recent work- Wharton Center presents an did not include local and educa- are integrated into the lives of shop participant. “It was so nice impressive line-up of entertain- tional productions, such as the our residents, especially young to get to see and work with real ment in four theatres across the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, people,” says Brand. “It’s one Broadway actors and actresses. MSU campus, as well as in ven- MSU Department of Th eatre, thing to see a world-renowned When I left here, I felt so much ues, classrooms and community and MSU College of Music, all performer on stage, but it’s an- more confi dent about my skills, centers throughout the state. of which present programs in other experience entirely when and I felt like I knew more than Earlier this year, Wharton Wharton Center venues. you understand the creative when I came in, which was really Center ranked in the top 20 “Th is is something the MSU process behind the performance important.” among international venues community can be very proud and interact directly with profes- Creative collaborations on of its size, based on mid-year of,” says Brand. “Wharton Cen- sional artists in one-on-one and campus and in the community, reports for ticket sales. Pollstar ter and MSU continue to prove group settings.” including residen- Magazine, the industry source we’re a major player in the world Dozens of school performanc- cies with acclaimed for concert and tour informa- of performing arts entertain- es integrate performing arts into artists and arts tion, ranked Wharton Center’s ment. Th e rankings send a pow- classroom curriculum. Profes- organizations such Cobb Great Hall #19 among erful message to show producers sional development programs as the Stratford similarly sized venues, based on and promoters that Wharton like Kennedy Center Partners Shakespeare tickets sold between January Center is the place to be.” in Education help educators Festival of Canada, 2009 and June 2009. Venues To- learn to use the arts as a teaching allow professional day, a leading publication cover- More Than Entertainment tool. Unique programs like performers to serve a dual role ing live music, arts and sports in Th e “Wharton Experience” is Take It From Th e Top, a series of as teaching artists. Th ese in- entertainment facilities around more than what occurs between interactive workshops taught by novative programs integrate the the world, ranked Wharton the curtain rising and the fi nal Broadway professionals, allow creative process into all areas of Center #11 based upon com- standing ovation. Now in its participants of all ages to learn study and interest, not just the bined tickets sold from October second full year of operation, from the pros. Th ese programs, arts. Additional artist residen- 2008 to May 2009 in all four the MSU Federal Credit Union and many others, blend the arts cies at Wharton Center for the theatres operated by Wharton Institute for Arts and Creativity and education into meaningful 2009-2010 season include the Center: Cobb Great Hall, at Wharton Center integrates experiences for thousands of innovative classical ensemble

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F2_Wharton.indd 19 12/11/09 10:28:51 AM Th e Donor Wall recognizes the center’s major contributors. Right: Patrons visit the Wharton Center stage during a recent open house.

Th e Ahn Trio, River North Chi- recently in West Michigan (see cago Dance Company, story- adjacent article). teller David Gonzalez, modern “We’re taking the best of MSU dance company Happendance, and Wharton Center, and ‘tak- and others. ing it on the road’,” Brand says. “We fully embrace our role as a A Statewide Resource statewide cultural resource.” Wharton Center doesn’t Th e performances on the limit its creative endeavors to stages of Wharton Center the MSU campus. Its mission and the programs presented is more expansive and inclusive throughout the community also than the confi nes of campus and serve as a cultural anchor for the the mid-Michigan community. region’s quality of life and a cog Wharton Center has a solid in Michigan’s economic engine. reputation as a leading resource Wharton Center, and perform- for renowned arts entertain- ing arts in general, is essential to ment and education programs, the quality of life and commu- and collaborative partnerships nity vibrancy helping reshape throughout the state are vital to Michigan for the 21st century. achieving its vision. “Arts and culture and a facil- “It’s about building partner- ity like Wharton Center go “MSU is a premier ships and not simply deciding a long way in creating a sense what the Wharton Center or of place,” says Tim Daman, institution off ering superb MSU think is best, but rather president and CEO of the opportunities for individual working with the community Lansing Regional Chamber of to decide what we collectively Commerce. “Being able to mar- development. And the think is best,” Simon says. ket Wharton Center as a key Wharton Center is one of Unique partnerships are and integral part of a cultural already in place in communi- economic development strategy MSU’s major instruments for ties like Traverse City (Dennos is critical to attracting young, awakening joy in creative Museum, Interlochen Arts creative, knowledge-industry Academy, Traverse City Area workers—the next generation expression.” Public Schools) and most of entrepreneurs.”

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F2_Wharton.indd 20 12/11/09 10:28:56 AM Th e Wharton Center’s Grand Foyer features a staircase leading to the Grand Tier. Left : An aerial view of the Wharton Center’s new administrative offi ces.

Community-Based, Community-Supported All of this would not be possi- ble without a committed base of supporters who understand the value of performing arts in their lives and in their community. As a non-profi t performing arts WHARTON CENTER PARTNERS WITH BROADWAY GRAND RAPIDS center, nearly all of Wharton Center’s operating funds are MSU’s Wharton Center for position Wharton Center and more people coming to the the- derived from private dollars in Performing Arts has forged a MSU as a leading resource for ater and more economic impact the form of sponsorships, dona- unique partnership with Broad- performing arts entertainment for the region.” tions, and ticket sales. Addition- way Grand Rapids (BGR), a and education programs.” In addition to managing the ally, more than 350 individuals move designed to bring the best Starting with the 2010-11 Broadway series, Wharton volunteer their time and talents. of Broadway and arts education season, Wharton Center will Center’s MSUFCU Institute for Wharton Center is above all, a programs to West Michigan. book and contract the annual Arts and Creativity, in its second community-based, community- Th e center has signed a man- Broadway series, supervise year, will engage the West supported cultural resource for agement agreement to coordi- show marketing, coordinate Michigan community with arts the MSU community and the nate the day-to-day operations production needs and pres- education programs such as people of Michigan. of the 21-year-old BGR, which ent arts education programs artist residency workshops and “Th e great support we have presents and promotes touring through its MSU Federal partnerships with area schools. from our donors, sponsors, and Broadway productions at the Credit Union Institute for Arts “Th ere is clearly a need to patrons means that the Whar- DeVos Performance Hall in and Creativity. expand arts education in ton Center can continue to have Grand Rapids. “Th is partnership will allow our state, and the institute these big dreams,” President “Our mission is to serve as a us to leverage Wharton Center’s welcomes the opportunity to Simon says. leading resource for renowned long-standing relationships with use its resources to integrate arts entertainment and educa- key producers to ensure the best the arts and academics for a Kent A. Love, ’93, is director of tion programs,” says Mike of Broadway comes to West statewide audience,” Brand communications for Wharton Brand, executive director of Michigan,” says Harvey Gainey, says. “We look forward to Center for Performing Arts Wharton Center. “Th is partner- president of Broadway of Grand partnering with educators and and he co-chairs the commu- ship will deepen our relation- Rapids board of directors. “Not residents in West Michigan to nicator team of MSU’s Cultural ship with the West Michigan only will it lead to high-quality provide meaningful, participa- Engagement Council. community and further touring productions, but also to tory arts education programs.”

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F2_Wharton.indd 23 12/11/09 10:29:13 AM The MSU Carbon2Market Program Slows Climate Change, Fights Poverty

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By Jamie DePolo MSU is a world leader in using environmental research to make an impact globallygloba while helping people better their lives.

Michigan State world. Th e Carbon2Markets program elegantly achieves both UUniversity Professor of these goals. oof Forestry David Carbon2Markets combines sustainable forest management SSkole has been study- with emerging carbon markets in a unique eff ort to help small iingn climate change for farmers in developing countries grow crops that will boost 2255 years. As a member their standards of living and slow climate change. Th e pro- ooff the United Nation’s gram includes collaborative projects with farmers, researchers IIntergovernmentalnt Panel and government agencies in 10 Asian and African countries, on Climate Change, he including Th ailand, Laos and Senegal. Th e farmer groups are shshareda the Nobel Peace integrating high-value forest crops, such as jatropha, teak or PriPrizez with U.S. Sen. Al shea, into the crops they’re currently growing using methods GoGorer in 2007. As leader that are smart and sustainable. Th en the farmers use account- of theth MSU Carbon- ing techniques and standards created by MSU remote sensing 2M2Marketsa program, he’s and geographical information systems experts to accurately uusingsing basic and applied measure and record the carbon stored by the trees and soil. rresearchesear to simultaneously Storing carbon in the soil and plants keeps it out of the atmo- fi ght global warming and sphere, which helps slow global warming. poverty, bettering lives, and positively aff ecting the planet. Besides being one of the fi rst eff orts to help small landown- “Th e Carbon2Markets work is the application of more ers gain access to the carbon off set market, the project also than 20 years of basic research on tropical forest conversion helps support the research goals of its collaborators, such as the and climate change,” says Skole. “We’re using remote sensing government of Th ailand, which hasn’t always been the case technology to enhance basic forestry techniques to develop when developed countries work with developing countries. climate change solutions.” “We are very pleased to be collaborating with Michigan One third of MSU’s tri-part mission is to conduct high State University on this project,” says Anond Bunyaratvej, quality research that makes a positive diff erence, both lo- secretary general of the National Research Council of Th ai- cally and globally. Another third is to advance outreach and land (NRCT) during a July interview. “Th e King of Th ailand economic development activities that lead to a better quality supports reforestation and the NRCT works to support the of life for people and communities, at home and around the King’s initiative. Th is project with MSU fulfi lls both of the

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F3_Carbon to Market.indd 17 12/11/09 10:32:57 AM David Skole is tagging trees as part of his system for Anond Bunyaratvej, secretary general of the National measuring “carbon sequestration” in trees, which Research Council of Th ailand, says he is “very satisfi ed” can help rural farmers gain carbon credits while with MSU’s work in helping establish agricultural creating economic value. sustainability in his country.

NRCT’s objectives: to help when I met Professor Skole at tially hesitant, but her respect for rent prices. A 25-acre plot could people live and grow things a conference about fi ve years Klinhom’s research led to her full earn up to $400 per year—a sustainably, and to transition the ago,” says Usa Klinhom, biology support of the collaboration. signifi cant amount in a region of country to a knowledge-based professor at Mahasarakham Uni- “Th is project helped bring Th ailand where the average an- economy. Th ere are very few proj- versity (also known as MSU) in Mahasarakham University and nual income is about $1,200. ects that serve both purposes— the northeast Isan region. “At the the community together,” Suk- An interesting sidenote about we are very satisfi ed.” Inpang Network, we were already sringarm says. “Th is is a unique the Chicago Climate Exchange is “Th is is an exciting opportuni- working on planting trees, but I project because we all have the that Michael Walsh, the group’s ty to leverage the growing carbon was looking for ways to get more same philosophy of transferring executive vice president, earned fi nancial markets in the United value from the trees than just education to the community. If his doctorate in business and States and Europe to assist poor growing them to harvest fruit the community is strong, the uni- economics from MSU in 1987. farmers in developing countries,” and nuts. I was very interested in versity is strong. We’re very proud Th e farmers also use and sell says Skole. “Th e farmers can plant Professor Skole’s work on mea- to be part of this work.” the forest products they grow. trees or participate in other veg- Jatropha tree nuts can be used etation regeneration projects and to make biodiesel, which is then earn money, which can stimulate The jatropha tree is an example of a high-value used to run farm equipment, economic development in their fuel lamps or produce energy communities, increase rural forest crop that farmers in Thailand are integrating for a village. Shea tree nuts yield income, and promote natural into the worldwide carbon credits market, with help shea butter, a staple ingredient resource conservation.” in high-end moisturizing lotions Th e MSU Carbon2Markets from MSU scientists. and cosmetics. Th e trees also program works with farmer provide food, timber, fi rewood groups composed of small land- and medicines. holders, usually farming 25 acres suring carbon sequestration.” Accurately measuring stored “Th e ability to link tree-plant- or fewer. Th is keeps management Largely rural, the Isan region is carbon off ers the farmers the ing with near-term payments of the land in the hands of local one of the poorest areas in Th ai- potential to earn money on through the emerging carbon villages, where it traditionally has land; 85 percent of the people the global carbon market—the markets—with additional pay- been. Some Th ai farmers feared are rice farmers. Klinhom asked Carbon2Markets program has ments from other forest products that large reforestation projects Jeeraphan Suksringarm, dean of agreements in place with the Chi- coming online in subsequent would simply turn over forest the Mahasarakham University cago Climate Exchange, which years—has the potential to management to large corpora- Faculty of Science, if the two off ers trading for all greenhouse positively aff ect millions of lives,” tions, denying local people access. MSUs could work together on a gases, to provide a market for the Skole says. “And the continued “I had been working with the project to add carbon storage to carbon credits. A farmer who generation of high-value tree Inpang Network (farmers in the reforestation and biodiversity planted trees on about three acres products such as fruits and oil- northeastern Th ailand) for about work being done by the Inpang would earn about $40 per year producing nuts serves to protect 15 years on biodiversity projects Network. Suksringarm was ini- from the carbon market at cur- the stored carbon from being har-

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F3_Carbon to Market.indd 18 12/11/09 10:32:59 AM FUEL ON THE HOME FRONT: GROWING YELLOW TO GO GREEN

In research typical of MSU Extension, a team of MSU scientists are workingwor to demonstrate how local resources can grow, process and use biofuel—creatingbio a model that will help drive Michigan’s new green economyeco and could be replicated across the world. MSUM Chemical Engineering Professor Dennis Miller’s work in MichiganMi to demonstrate the feasibility of small, local canola biodiesel cooperativescoo parallels the Carbon2Markets work in Th ailand. One of Miller’s collaborators, Engineering Researcher Lars Peereboom, is work- Above: A Th ai farmer picks jatropha nuts for processing. ing with Skole to set up jatropha oil processing equipment in Th ailand. Right: A farmer goes through the peeling process. Th ough they’re tiny, canola seeds gush with oil—a single seed is more than 40 percent oil, making canola one of the world’s most oil-dense crops. In comparison, soybeans are only 18 percent oil and corn is 4 vested as fuel wood, burned and Nations, NASA, the World percent oil. Miller and other scientists believe canola has the potential to re-released into the atmosphere.” Wildlife Fund, the Asia-Pacifi c play a role in unclenching the grip that imported petroleum fuels have on Besides Skole, other members Forum for Environment and Michigan, as well as off ering growers new markets for a high-value crop. of the Carbon2Markets team Development, the Asia-Pacifi c “Th e point of this research is to show farmers that canola can be are Oscar Castaneda, research Network for Global Change successfully grown as a cash crop—that there are multiple markets for assistant; Walter Chomentowski, Research, Global Change Sys- it—and then demonstrate that local co-ops can crush the seed and research specialist; Stuart Gage, tem for Analysis and Training, process the oil into biodiesel, which can then be used to power tractors professor of entomology; Eric Institute for Global Environ- and other equipment,” Miller says. “We can actually close the loop and Kasten, information tech- mental Strategies and the MSU produce fuel entirely within the state.” nologist; Jay Samek, research Offi ce of the Vice President for Miller; Russ Freed, MSU professor of crop and soil sciences; and assistant; Gene Safi r, professor of Research and Graduate Studies. Dan Blackledge, a biofuel entrepreneur, who serves as project manager, plant pathology; Brent Simpson, Skole’s research also is supported oversee the canola biodiesel project, working with farmers in Eaton and visiting associate professor in the by the Michigan Agricultural Osceola counties who grew winter and spring canola. Institute of International Ag- Experiment Station. In the summer of 2008, Miller and Peereboom established crushing riculture; and Mike Smalligan, and biodiesel processing facilities at the MSU Biorefi nery Training research assistant. Jamie DePolo is communications Facility at the Michigan Brewing Company (MBC). Th ey also worked Th e Carbon2Markets pro- manager of the MSU Offi ce of out transportation and storage logistics for the canola seed. gram is supported by the United Biobased Technologies. Th e crusher can smash 1 ton of seeds per day, enough for about 100 gallons of biodiesel. Th e scientists have been making 50-gallon batches to test various procedures. “We’ve been testing processing methods to evaluate the various tech- niques and the quality of the biodiesel,” Miller says. “MSU Grounds WEB LINKS OF INTEREST: has a mandate to be greener, so they’re looking at using more biofuels. Special Report: Th ey’re already using B5 (a blend of 5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent special.news.msu.edu/jatropha/index.php petroleum diesel) in some equipment and have tried B20 but had some problems with it. Now they’re testing the biodiesel that we made.” Offi ce of Biobased Technologies: A large portion of the canola oil and the biodiesel made at the MBC www.bioeconomy.msu.edu/news/c2m.aspx facilities returns to campus for other research projects on biofuels, Carbon2Markets: bioplastics and fuel additives. Bobby Mason, MBC owner, is using some www.carbon2markets.org/ of the biodiesel to fi re the company’s beer tanks. Th e MSU Grounds Dept. will continue to use some of the biodiesel in its equipment. Farm- MSU Today blogs: ers who participated in the project have the option of using some of the msu-today.blogspot.com/2009/07/602.html biodiesel in their tractors and other equipment. Video report on MSU’s YouTube site: “Everyone is very pleased with the results so far,” Miller says. “We www.youtube.com (search carbon2markets) hope to be able to give any interested groups a blueprint of how they can do this at the local level.”

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MSU Athletic Communications

As a fairly recent tradition, Spartan players celebrate home wins with a post- game salute to the student section.

FOOTBALL PROGRAM 1960s. Th e win triggered a three- players ON A STEADY RISE game winning streak and altered from the the momentum of the season. It team and By Robert Bao was a defi ning moment, and as suspendingng MSU’s third straight bowl game memorable a play as last season’s eight others.ers. appearance and second straight tackle by linebacker Adam None off Paul Bunyan trophy signal prog- Decker that stopped Iowa’s Shonn the distrac-c- Bill Marklevits ress in the football program. Greene on fourth down to seal a tions couldld True Freshman Running Back 16-13 MSU win. wipe away the fact that the Spar- Larry Caper broke a tackle to Real progress is percolating Th e following week, MSU tans beat Michigan for the second score the winning touchdown within MSU’s football program, beat the Illini in Champaign, straight year. It was a signature against the No. 20 Michigan despite some off -fi eld distrac- IL—debunking the myth that win that reversed a dismal 1-3 Wolverines. Th e electrifying tions at season’s end. No single MSU would lose aft er beating start, a stretch refl ective of MSU’s run sparked three straight wins, moment was more illustrative of the Wolverines. One by one, youth and inexperience at quar- leading to a third-straight bowl the program’s uptick than when such myths have been slayed by terback and running back and season. freshman Larry Caper broke a Mark Dantonio and his staff . By shift ing lineups in the off ensive tackle and scampered 23 yards for season’s end, MSU had earned a line and defensive backfi eld. Th e 33-30 but advancing to the Irish the winning touchdown to beat third straight bowl appearance. win led to a three-game winning endzone, sophomore quarterback Michigan 26-20 in overtime. Th e media turned their atten- streak for the Spartans. Kirk Cousins, under pressure, Not only did it gain a thrill- tion to an incident between some Aft er a 44-3 rout of Montana threw an interception that ing win against an undefeated football players and some students State, MSU lost by a whisker ended MSU’s chance for a seventh archrival—one fawned upon by at a residence hall aft er the end to Notre Dame and Central straight win in South Bend. media pundits (at the time)—but of the regular season. Known as Michigan before getting spanked Th e loss against Central it secured a back-to-back triumph a disciplinarian, Dantonio took in Madison, by Wisconsin. Late Michigan was even more heart- that had been elusive since the prompt action, dismissing two against the Fighting Irish, trailing breaking. Trailing MSU late

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in the game, the Chippewas It may not be the prettiest trophy recovered an onside kick thanks in the world, but the Paul Bu- to a fortuitous bounce, then nyan Trophy will have a beloved converted a “mulligan” fi eld goal presence in MSU’s Skandalaris with three seconds left to pull off Football Center. a 29-27 upset. Th e Spartans were beaten Senior kicker Brett Swenson soundly at Wisconsin by the Bad- set MSU career records in total gers, who held a three-touchdown points, fi eld goal points and lead late in the game. A couple PATs, and leads the NCAA FBS of fourth-quarter MSU bombs with 370 career points. Sopho- reduced the fi nal margin to 38-30. more returner and wide receiver Reeling from this start, MSU Keshawn Martin showed his seized a golden opportunity explosiveness with touchdowns (or, at least a maize one) to turn scored from a 93-yard return, a around its southward path. 91-yard reception, and a 84-yard Michigan—undefeated at 4-0, run; his 85-yard return against leading the nation in rushing, Purdue set up Swenson’s fourth— and steeped in praise from sports and winning—fi eld goal. Senior pundits—came to town. Could wide receiver Blair White, a Mark Dantonio, who had already three-time Academic-All Big Ten broken a number of historical Blair White, whose spectacular 15-13—defl ating a crowd verging selection, led the league with TD trends, lead MSU to win two- rise from walk-on to go-to starter on euphoria. receptions and joined team- straight over Michigan for the has been featured by the Big Ten Th e loss carried on to Minne- mates Jones and Swenson on the fi rst time in four decades? Network, earned Big Ten Player apolis, where the Gophers, minus All-Big Ten First Team. Sopho- Th e answer was a resounding of the Week honors for his 12 their top wide receiver, still won more quarterback Kirk Cousins “yes.” Th e Spartans began play- receptions for 186 yards and two 42-34. But MSU—as has been showed leadership along with a ing inspired defense, throttling touchdowns. its tendency in the Dantonio pinpoint accurate arm, throwing Michigan’s backs and depriv- MSU, now second in the era—regrouped for straight wins to the likes of White, wide receiv- ing its wunderkind freshman conference at 3-1, hosted league- against Western Michigan, 49-14, ers B.J. Cunningham and Mark quarterback of scrambling space. leading and undefeated Iowa in a and Purdue, 40-37. Th e shootout Dell, and a stable of tight ends, Overall, the defense mustered nationally-televised night game. in West Lafayette, IN, saw more including junior Charlie Gantt, four sacks for 38 yards and 10 It was an opportunity to move big plays than Wyatt Earp pulled sophomores Garrett Celek and tackles for loss for 55 yards. Led into the inside track to the league off at the O.K. Corral and secured Brian Linthicum, and freshman by sophomore Kirk Cousins’ title. In a hard-hitting, smash- the critical sixth win for MSU, Dion Sims. 152 yards passing and 75 yards mouth game, typical of historic which became bowl eligible de- Among the players who rushing, the off ense carved out a Big Ten slugfests, the Spartans spite a 42-14 setback in the fi nale provided senior leadership were 20-6 lead before the Wolverines and the Hawkeyes went toe-to- against Penn State. Anderson; off ensive linemen connected on some big plays and toe, trading goal-line stands in Many players performed Rocco Cironi and Joel Nitchman; knotted the score. In overtime, a what seemed like a stalemate. with distinction. Junior middle fullback Andrew Hawken; and Wolverine pass into the endzone Late in the game, fi reworks linebacker Greg Jones, second defensive backs Fortener, Kendell was broken up by senior safety erupted. Th e Spartans converted in the NCAA Football Bowl Davis-Clark, Jeremy Ware and Dan Fortener and intercepted by on a fourth-and-18 with the Subdivision (FBS) with 141 Ross Weaver. junior cornerback Chris L. Ruck- “hook and ladder,” where tight tackles, became the fi rst Spartan Mark Dantonio boasts perfect er. MSU then handed the ball end Brian Linthicum caught a to be named Big Ten Defensive staff continuity with assistants Pat to freshman Larry Caper, who Cousins pass and then pitched Player of the Year. Outside line- Narduzzi , Don Treadwell, Har- broke a tackle and scampered to Blair White for a gain of 38 backer Eric Gordon was second lon Barnett, Dan Enos, Ted Gill, into the endzone as delirium yards. Cousins then threw a in tackles for MSU. Senior Dan Roushar, Mark Staten, Mike engulfed Spartan Stadium. 30-yard TD pass to White to go defensive end Trevor Anderson Tressel, and Dave Warner all in Final score: MSU 26, UM 20. ahead 13-9. But Iowa mounted and freshman defensive tackle their third seasons at MSU. Th is win helped catapult MSU a fi nal drive and ended with a Jerel Worthy both emerged as a Because Dantonio has shunned to a three-game winning streak fourth-and-seven with two sec- disruptive force. Fortener and quick fi xes, his rebuilding process as the Spartans beat Illinois and onds left in regulation time. Th e Chris L. Rucker were among the will need due time to take hold, Northwestern by identical scores Hawkeyes connected on a slant many playmakers in the defensive aft er which the program should of 24-14. Against the Wildcats, pass for a touchdown and won backfi eld. be solid year in and year out.

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G_Sports.indd 43 12/11/09 11:01:21 AM FOR THE RECORD son and Morris areare consis-co Peterson—all tentlytentl the Matthew Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications members of top teamst in MSU’s 2000 the country, NCAA champi-- yearyea aft er onship team—arere year.yea And featured in a neww wewe did documentary it bby 12 called Flintown strokesstr Kids. Directed . . . Th is by Omar McGee,e, provesp the 82-minute thatth we fi lm depicts howw areareoneofthetopteamsi one of the top teams inn the some youths, including MSU’s country.” Senior Laura Kueny “Flintstones” and cagers like led the way, tying for second place Glenn Rice and Tracy McGrady, with a career-best 212 (69-72-71). were able to shoot their ways out Sophomore Shannon Warner tied BIG TEN CHAMPIONS—MSU’s minutes, which equates to nearly of “the gridlock of poverty, drugs for sixth, junior Aimee Neff tied No. 8-ranked fi eld hockey team 15 games. Th e last time Steinlage and crime that General Motors for 11th, freshman Caroline Pow- won the Big Ten championship by yielded a goal was on Oct. 15, left behind.” ers tied for 31st and sophomore beating Michigan 2-1 on Oct. 25 2008, when University of Illinois- For more information, visit Lindsey Solberg tied for 38th. at the Ralph Young Field. MSU Chicago scored a goal off a free www.fl intownkids.com. clinched their fi rst outright title penalty kick. Th e shutout lasted (L to r) Assistant Coach Lorne with goals from seniors Jeamie until Sept. 20, when San Diego SPARTANS WIN TAR HEEL— Don, Head Coach Stacy Slo- Deacon (Wexford, Ireland) and beat MSU 2-0. A native of Grand No. 10-ranked MSU’s women’s bodnik-Stoll, Shannon Warner, Floor Rijpma (Bunnik, Nether- Haven, Steinlage broke the old golf team won the prestigious Tar Caroline Powers, Laura Kueny, lands) along with a solid defensive NCAA record by 340 minutes— Heel Invitational in October by Lindsey Solberg and Aimee Neff . eff ort. “It’s a fi tting tribute to our which equates to nearly four full 12 strokes with a school-record Laura Kueny, with second place players and the work that they’ve games. Last season the First-Team 54-hole score of 860. Th e Spar- trophy (inset). put in since the beginning of the All-Big Ten performer led the tans beat 18 teams, including nine season,” says head coach Rolf nation with a goal-save percentage ranked in the top 25. “Outside of van de Kerkhof, who received of 0.925. the winning the Big Ten Champi- a Gatorade shower in addition onship, this is the biggest tourna- to the trophy. “It was cold, but VARSITY S CLUB AWARDEES— ment win in my tenure here,” says totally worth it,” he says. Th e very Sep. 11: Varsity S Alumni Club MSU women’s golf coach Stacy next week, MSU won the Big President Colin Cronin (left ) and Slobodnik-Stoll. “We beat teams Ten Tournament at Ralph Young Offi cer Cheryl Gilliam (right) we’ve never beaten today, and they Field, beating Indiana 3-2 in the pose with major award winners (l fi nals. It was MSU’s third Big to r) Steve Smith, Joe DeLamiel- Ten Tournament championship leure, Diane Selke, Jim Gibbs and in the 2000s. Kelly Dean. In addition, the club inducted seven honorary mem- bers at its annual fall banquet in Kellogg Center.

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REGIONAL CLUBS pearance was made by football’s Courtesy of Amber McLean Heisman Trophy, whose presence BLUEWATER—Aug. 8: About a was made possible by Lindsey dozen area Spartans attended a pic- McNeil of Career Sports and En- nic at Ft. Gratiot Park in St. Clair tertainment. County for new MSU-bound stu- dents—Zach Pepin, Carrie Kozel and Anthony Richards.

CENTRAL INDIANA—Jul. 27: About a dozen area women Spar- tans attended a get-together at El Torito Grill, Indianapolis. Aug. 30: Area women Spartans attend- ed a Preseason Football Primer GREATER NEW YORK—Aug. 8: and Garden Tour at the India- More than two dozen area Spar- napolis Museum of Art, presented tans attended the annual New by Club President Lauren Coon. Student Picnic in Ross Pinetum, METRO CHICAGO—Jul. 19: About two dozen area Spartans Central Park, to send off area About 75 area Spartans gathered enjoyed a picnic at the Cleveland students entering MSU in the at Higgins’ Tavern One, Chicago. Metroparks Zoo. fall. Among those attending were Jul. 22: About 15 area Spartans Courtesy of Anna Browne Board President Greg Hauser attended a Mid-Summer Mentor- and National Advisory Council ing Program Reception at the Member Roni O’Connor. Aug. Swisshotel’s Palm Restaurant. 15: Club Vice President Larry Special guests included John Hill, Alterman (right) led a visit to Ellis MSUAA director of Alumni Island. Career Services; Tim Bograkos, CONNECTICUT—Jul. 18: (L to young alumni coordinator; and r) Club President Rick Pikikero, Paul Jacques, MSU internship Shawn Green, Wendy Green, director. Jul. 31: About 65 area SEATTLE, WA—Jul. 22: About Robert Reiss and Vice President Spartans took part in the annual a dozen area Spartans gathered Sharon Fox participated in the Summer Yacht Cruise, setting sail at the Tap House Grill, Bellevue, club’s annual golf and dinner from Burnham Harbor. for an MSU Happy Hour get- event at the Hunter Golf Course together. in Meriden. MID-MICHIGANM —Feb. 13, 2010: Th e club’s Spartan Crystal Ball, GREATER ATLANTA—Aug. 1: Lindsey “Heart“H of Winter,” will be at the Nearly 140 area Spartans at- McNeil with MSUM University Club and fea- tended the annual Big Ten Picnic the Heisman turetu an encore performance from at Lake Allatoona. A special ap- Trophy. CarlC Cafagna’s Swing Band. Pro- ceedsce benefi t the club’s endowed scholarshipsch fund. For information visit midmichiganspartans.com.m Courtesy of Chris Lathwell NORTHEAST OHIO—Jun. 15: About 20 area Spartans gathered OREGON & SOUTHWEST for dinner at Vue Restaurant, WASHINGTON—Aug. 1: (L to r) Hudson, where Jennifer Bertram, Eric Fischer, Valerie Smith, Jenny director of development for Mayo, Kelly Fischer (seated), University Scholarships and Fel- Brad Finegood, Paul Mayo, lowships, met with Michael Cu- Steve Kasper, Mark Johnson, bera, Jenn Hreha and Stephanie Karen Vernier, Stacy Owen, Anna Loeffl er, recipients of the club’s Browne and Steve Benson, mem- endowed scholarships. Aug. 15: bers from the two clubs, planted

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H_Alma Matters.indd 46 12/11/09 11:05:27 AM Friday night reception at the East of the Michigan Agricultural Lansing Marriott and a Saturday Experiment Station, spoke to morning tailgate at Demonstra- alumni at the Hilton Garden tion Hall Field (see photo). Inn in Markham, Ontario. Club President David Schmalz also addressed alumni at the reception. Special guests included AnnMarie Schneider, acting director of the MSU Canadian Studies Center.

ALUMNI INTEREST GROUPS

INTERNATIONAL CLUBS MSU TELECASTERS—Aug. 28: About a dozen alumni telecasters BEIJING, CHINA—Jul. 26: gathered at Comerica Park to root an “S” fl ag at the summit of South dent send-off party at the home of About 40 area Spartans gathered on the Tigers. Bob Gould, ’90, Sister in the Central Oregon John and Linda Harbison, Grand to visit the new National Zoologi- organized the trip for the group Cascades, the state’s third highest Island. Aug. 20: Members at- cal Museum, a visit arranged by to meet key Tigers, including peak at 10,358 feet. tended a dinner at the Pearl Street alumnus Li Dianmo, director of Dan Dickerson, the “Voice of the Brewery, Buff alo, prior to attend- the Institute of Zoology of the Tigers.” SUN CITY, TX—Apr. 6: A few ing a Bison’s baseball game. Chinese Academy of Sciences. area Spartans gathered in El Paso to watch MSU play North Caro- lina for the NCAA championship CONSTITUENT ASSOCIATIONS in men’s basketball. MUSIC—Aug. 27: About 100 Detroiters attended MSU’s Com- munity Music School-Detroit (CMS-Detroit) open house, held at the MSU Detroit Center on INDONESIA—May 19: Setyanto WEDDING CRASHER . . . NOT— Woodward Avenue. CMS-De- P. Santosa (front row, third from Aug. 22: Sparty dropped in on troit is enrolling students for jazz left , wearing green cap), president the wedding of Sarah Rorich, composing for youth, early child- of the MSU Alumni Club of president of the MSU Alumni hood music, New Horizons Band Indonesia from 1994-96, and his Club of Wisconsin, and Richard Courtesy of Joe Behl, ’97 for adults, and music therapy and wife Alfi e (to his left ) visited the Pruszynski in Milwaukee. Sparty creative movement. MSU campus and had an oppor- was actually invited to be at the WEST MICHIGAN —Sep. 9: tunity to meet with members of reception, where he was warmly SOCIAL SCIENCE About 175 area Spartans attended —May 17: the Indonesian Students Associa- received by the many Spartans in the annual Crying Towel at Cen- More than 80 alumni and friends tion and MSU Alumni Associa- attendance. To rent Sparty for an tennial Country Club, Grand attended the CSSAA Annual tion, seen here gathered in front event, contact the Student Alumni Rapids, along with alumni from Meeting at the MSU Horticul- of the Delia Koo International Foundation at 517-355-4458. Notre Dame and Ohio State. tural Gardens. Presentations were Academic Center. Athletics Director Mark Hollis given by Dean Marietta Baba; spoke on behalf of MSU. Special Randy Beaudry, acting chair of guests included members of the the Dept. of Horticulture; and MSU Dance Team. Dan Bulkowski, director of the MSU Horticultural Greenhouse. WEST NEW YORK—May 15: OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE About 50 area Spartans attended —Sep. Pueppke Schmalz a dinner reception at the Grand 11-12: President Lou Anna K. Hotel at Buff alo Airport, with Simon (center) was among more ONTARIO, CANADA—May 30: Dr. Joni Milgram speaking on than 600 alumni and friends Steven Pueppke, MSU assistant music therapy. Aug. 5: About 50 who participated in the Silverfest vice president for Research & people attended the annual stu- Alumni Weekend, attending a Graduate Studies and director Courtesy of Rorich

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H_Alma Matters.indd 47 12/11/09 11:05:33 AM Courtesy of Karyn Patterson Bloch Australia, where he vows to spread the Spartan gospel.

IM SPORTS WEST ANNIVER- SARY—Sep. 11: Former staff of MSU’s Intramural Sports West gather for an alumni reunion around (seated, l to r) Russ Rivet, Frank Beeman and Larry Sierra. More than 250 former IM work- ers were on hand to show their appreciation for the leadership JAMES MADISON ALUMNI— of this department over the past Sep. 12: (Back, L to r) Patricia 50 years. Glaza, Brian O’Donnell, Dan Mia Murray Klein, Steven Rankin and John Roach; and (Front, L to r) Stacy Zachman Dobreff , Sue Suminski, Karyn Patterson Bloch, Alycia MOON JOON AWARD—Apr. 1: Kim Keung Lai (left ), Ph.D. ’77, Kreger, and Laura Karch Eaton— Head of Management Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, receives all 1992 graduates from James the 2010 Joon S. Moon Distinguished International Alumni Award Madison College and residents of alongside his former faculty advisor, William Taylor, professor emeritus Case Hall in 1988-89, reunited of civil engineering, and Lai’s wife, Stella. Th rough its Joon S. Moon during the weekend of the Central Award, MSU International Studies & Programs recognizes distin- Michigan football game. guished achievements of alumni who came to MSU as international students. Th e next award presentation will be at the International Awards Ceremony on March 24, 2010, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Spartan Club, Spartan Stadium Tower. For more information and to nominate a candidate, visit isp.msu.edu.

BALLOU DEBUT—Th e documen- tary fi lmBallou made its world television premiere in August and received wide acclaim. Th e fi lm tells how the Ballou Senior High School Marching Band overcame an environment fi lled with guns, drugs and violence, just three miles from the U.S. Ballou band leader Darrell Capitol, and worked its way to Watson and Callister (right) pose a national band competition. near the U.S. Capitol during a Th e uplift ing documentary was recent visit. produced by Casey Callister, MS ’99, former major in the HELMET CAKE—July 31: James U.S. Air Force and now com- Applegate, ’04, a foreign service munity activist and documentary offi cer for the U.S. Dept. of State, fi lm producer. Ballou has been married Sarah Boyke in Virginia. screened in the White House Th e groom’s cake makes it clear and has been featured on Good which football team he supports. Morning America, the Ellen A graduate of MSU’s James Madi- DeGeneres Show, NPR, and ABC son College, Applegate comes World News. from a Spartan family—including For more information, visit his parents, sister, and brother- www.balloumovie.com. in-law. He has been assigned to Page 48 Winter 2010 MSU Alumni Magazine

H_Alma Matters.indd 48 12/11/09 11:05:36 AM David Fletcher honored to be recognized as manager; and William Dansby, as part of the club’s 80th part of the vital and inventive University Club president, anniversary celebration. Th e New York Off -Off -Broadway representing MSU’s University fi nal check will include proceeds community,” says DeAngelis. Club, present a blank check to from the anniversary celebration Th e IT Awards, given annually, is the Greater Lansing Food Bank in November and several “Food celebrating its fi fth year. Bank FridayFriday” fundraiser eventsevents..

Emily DeAngelis (right) with fellow nominee Caleb Levingood. COSTUME EXPERT—July 20: Emily Morgan DeAngelis (right) ANNIVERSARY GIFT—(L-r) was nominated for a New York Stella Cash, University Club Innovative Th eatre Award past-president; Cheryl Wald, (IT Awards) for Outstanding president of the Greater Lansing Costume Design for her work Food Bank Board of Directors; in Angel Eaters, which was MSU Trustee Melanie Foster; produced by Flux Th eatre State Rep. Joan Bauer; Richard Ensemble. “I am thrilled and Bruner, U-Club CEO/general

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Agriculture & Natural Alumni Awards Dinner Showcase nightclub. Guests will Resources May 8, 2010, stay at the Sutton Place Hotel. ANR Week University Club Ballroom Contact: (517) 353-9872 March 5-13, 2010 $50; $40 for MSUAA members Various locations on campus An evening of dinner, music and Residence Halls Association ANR Week off ers programs in a praise for alumni, friends and Annual Reunion wide range of interests associated faculty. March 6, 2010 – Holden Hall with agriculture and natural E-mail: [email protected] Reunion of student leaders, resources. including campus tour and lunch E-mail: [email protected] Music in newly-renovated cafeteria. Web: www.anrweek.canr.msu.edu Showcase Series – An Evening E-mail: [email protected] with John Corigliano or [email protected] Communication Arts & April 24, 2010 Sciences Cobb Great Hall, Social Science Speed Networking Wharton Center Annual Meeting Feb. 19, 2010, 12 noon Concert featuring MSU May 22, 2010 – Wharton Event hosted by the college’s Symphony Orchestra, University Center career services will pair up Chorale and Wind Symphony Social Science alumni are students and professionals for caps weeklong residency of welcome to attend the annual fi ve-minute meetings. award-winning composer John meeting (free), followed by a E-mail: [email protected] Corigliano (“Th e Red Violin”). performance of Phantom of the E-mail: [email protected] Opera (2 p.m., tickets available Alumni & Student Telecaster for purchase). Feb. 20, 2010, Communication Chicago Jazz Experience E-mail: [email protected] Arts & Sciences Bldg. May 14-16, 2010 Alumni will provide career To Chicago by train, fr om development advice to students Pontiac or Jackson E-mail: msutelecasters.alumni@ MSU Professors of Jazz will gmail.com perform for private train car, and also at Chicago’s famed Jazz

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H_Alma Matters.indd 49 12/11/09 11:05:38 AM Scott Westerman, chairperson of the MSUAA National Alumni Board, presents awards to Michelle Scott (left ) and to John Demmer (holding plaque) and his family (right).

Th e MSU Alumni Association bestows fi ve special awards to honor merit that designation. Th e Distinguished Young Alumni Award goes to alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves in extraordinary individuals who received their MSU degree within the past 10 years. ways —the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Alumni Service Award, All these awards are presented at the annual MSU Alumni Associa- the Philanthropist Award, the Honorary Alumni Award, and the Dis- tion’s Grand Awards ceremony, which takes place on the Th ursday tinguished Young Alumni Award. evening of Homecoming Week. In recent years, the gala event has Th e Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor the MSUAA become one of the top highlights in MSU’s social calendar, drawing a bestows on a graduate and indicates extraordinary achievement coupled huge range of attendees, including trustees, the president, the provost, with the highest possible character. Th e Alumni Service Award goes to deans and other VIPs. those who have been exceptional in their volunteer service to both MSU On Oct. 15 at Kellogg Center, the MSUAA awarded four Distin- and society. Th e Philanthropist Award is bestowed on donors who rise to guished Alumni Awards, two Philanthropist Awards, four Alumni a special leadership level. Th e Honorary Alumni Award goes to those who Service Awards, one Honorary Alumni Award, and one Distinguished did not graduate from MSU, but who, through achievement and service, Young Alumni Award.

This Year’s Award Winners

DISTINGUISHED Associates and N&A School of Hospitality Organization Eff ec- ALUMNI AWARD Homes and longtime Business, MSU’s Fac- tiveness and Learn- executive with Centex ulty Athletic Repre- ing, Royal Dutch Spencer Abraham, Homes, Dallas, TX. sentative to the Big Shell’s Downstream, ’74, of McLean, VA, Ten, and chair of the and has been Shell’s former U.S. Senator MSU Athletic Council. Campus Executive to MSU for Michael VanRooyen, and U.S. Secretary seven years. of Energy, is chair- BS ’84, of Wayland, man and CEO of Th e Abraham MA, is an associate ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD Michelle A. Scott, Group, Washington, DC. professor of the Har- BSN ’95, MSN ’04, Lynn M Bechtel, ’91, vard Medical School, of Newport Beach, Anton E. Armstrong, of West Bloomfi eld, an associate professor of global CA, is a registered DMA ’87, of North- is a vehicle engineer health at the Harvard School of nurse and the found- fi eld, MN, is the at General Motors Public Health, and founder of the er, president and CEO of Voices Harry R. and Th ora Corp. and former Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. for Health, Inc., Grand Rapids. H. Tosdal Professor chairperson of the College of En- of Music at St. Olaf College and gineering alumni board. She is a Michael R. VanGes- conductor of the renowned St. HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD life member of the MSU Alumni sel, ’89, of Grand Rap- Olaf Choir. Association. ids, is the co-founder, Michael L. Kasavana, of Wil- president and CEO Steve Nellis, ’82, of Irving, TX, liamston, is the NAMA En- Bill Fitzpatrick, MS ’75, of of the Rockford Con- is the principal offi cer of Nellis & dowed Professor in MSU’s Th e Spring, TX, is vice president for struction Company.

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H_Alma Matters.indd 50 12/11/09 11:05:41 AM DISTINGUISHED Photo by Chris Schaffer YOUNG ALUMNI

Gerald Reuben DeJean, II, ’00, of Redmond, WA, is a researcher and elec- trical engineer with Microsoft Corp. and an adjunct professor at Georgia Tech.

PHILANTHROPIST AWARD HOWHOWTOLEVERAG TO LEVERAGEE YOUR sions,” says Groves. “At the same Spartan Ilycia Shaw attends SCHOLARSHIP DONATION time, the importance of a college MSU thanks in large part to the education has never been greater. scholarships she receives. She is a By Robert Bao, Editor Th e support of our alumni, sophomore studying Hospitality Th ese are tough times in Michi- donors and friends is critical for Business and her hometown is gan, and donations to our scholar- the opportunity of higher educa- Detroit, Michigan. Th e Demmer Family: John ship funds are very timely to help tion at Michigan State to remain Demmer and his late wife Mar- us achieve our mission. Th e good within reach for many students.” Th e steady stream of income nie; son Bill Demmer, ’70, and his news is, any donation you make Simon says the challenge could generated from endowed funds wife Linda; son Ed Demmer and in the next calendar year could signifi cantly build MSU’s endow- provides the assurance the his wife Laura; and daughter Peg be leveraged with an extra $1 for ment—the key to providing schol- university needs to recruit and Demmer Breuer, ’73, and her hus- every $2 donated. arship funds for students both retain the best and brightest band Bradford. Th e family has Th is is MSU’s new Spartan now and in the future. Typically, students and provide access to a collectively made a gift to name Scholarship Challenge, an- a minimum of $30,000 is needed world-class university education, the Demmer Family Hall of His- nounced by President Lou Anna to begin an endowment but dur- Groves noted. tory in the Skandalaris Football K. Simon in October. ing the match opportunity the Upon fulfi llment of the Spartan Center. You might remember a few minimum will be $20,000. Gift s Scholarship Challenge, MSU below $20,000 can be directed to will be able to off er an estimated Drayton McLane, Jr., months ago, when an anonymous a university-wide Spartan Scholar- $1 million in new fi nancial aid MBA ’59, of Temple, donor gave $10 million to MSU, ship Challenge fund. each year on a permanent basis, TX, is chairman of with $7 million targeted to help MSU student Ilycia Shaw including aid for women and the McLane Group, needy but high-performance knows fi rsthand about the dif- minority students. As many as Texas, and CEO and students. MSU will use that ference receiving a scholarship 1,000 students would receive owner of the Houston Astros. He donation to leverage scholarship can make. During her freshman Spartan Scholarships totaling at committed $4 million to build donations, so that $7 million in year of high school, an illness least $1,000 per student, per year the McLane Baseball Stadium donations will grow to $21 mil- forced her mother into early and the aid would follow each in Old College Field, the largest lion in endowed scholarships. retirement. “A scholarship was recipient throughout his or her commitment to an Olympic sport Robert Groves, MSU vice the only option,” Shaw said. “I college career. in MSU history. president for University Advance- ment, realizes that Spartans found that MSU has some of Th e match opportunity expires want to help Spartans. With this the best scholarship programs when the $7 million made avail- challenge, he is expecting alumni, available for hard-working and able through previous gift s has donors and friends to step up determined students such as me.” been exhausted or by Dec. 31, Anyone can nominate and give scholarship funds into Ilycia is now a proud Spartan 2010, whichever comes fi rst. candidates for these awards. this new program designed to sophomore with a high grade For more information about Visit the MSU Alumni make the most of their gift s and point average, majoring in Hospi- the Spartan Scholarship Chal- Association web site at dramatically increase the amount tality Business. lenge, visit www.givingto.msu. www.msualum.com, of aid available to MSU students. Unlike funds that are expend- edu/ssc; contact Director of click on Programs, then Th is initiative is available until able, endowed funds have a lasting Development for University Grand Awards, to see December 31, 2010. eff ect because the total amount Scholarships and Fellowships Jen- explanations of each award “When it comes to fi nancing a of the gift is invested. Only a nifer Bertram at (517) 432-7332; as well as downloadable college education, many students portion of the invested income or speak with the development nominating forms. and their families face tough deci- earned is spent each year. offi cer in your college or unit.

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Celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2010, this two- week lifelong education program takes you on a rare adventure to Oxford—“city of dreaming spires” and to the University of Oxford, famous as a great center of learning since the 12th century. Once England’s capital, Oxford is located in the heart of England just 50 miles northwest of London.

Open to all adults, participants enroll in one noncredit personal enrichment course choosing from: 1.) The Rise and Fall of the British Empire: 1447-1997; 2.) Shakespeare and his World; 3.) King Arthur— Myth or Reality?; or 4.) From Churchill to Thatcher: Britain, 1945-1991. A typical day’s schedule includes courses taught by Oxford tutors with course-specific field trips and general group excursions.

There will be ample time during the two weeks to enjoy breathtaking architecture, art, and gardens of many of the university’s 39 colleges, explore the historic town of Oxford, or visit the surrounding countryside. The city of Oxford offers a diversity of museums, bookshops, theatres, restaurants, pubs, shops, and natural settings to explore.

Participants stay in Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education Residential Center at Rewley House. Residential Center buildings offer comfortable bedrooms (with private bathrooms), dining rooms, common room, computer room, lecture and reading rooms, bar, and laundry facilities.

For a detailed brochure, contact: Alumni Lifelong Education Are You Moving? Evening College/Odyssey to Oxford University Advancement Be sure to take the Michigan State University Alumni Association MSU Alumni Magazine along. Phone: (517)432-3777 Email us at www.msualum.com/evecoll/oxford [email protected]

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Lt. Gen. Ronald F. Sams, ’72, Inc. (SME), has will make American agriculture Workplace, has recently retired as Inspector been elected a more productive and environ- been named by General of the director for the mentally sustainable. President Obama U.S. Air Force, National Associa- as a member Washington, DC, tion of Women Pamela Jodway, ’86, an adver- of the Federal aft er 37 years of in Construction tising executive, has joined the Services Impasses service, has been (NAWIC) Lansing Chapter. staff of the Lansing Economic Panel (FSIP). Malin has been awarded the Jacobs is chair of the NAWIC’s Area Partner- a member of the Chicago-Kent USAF Distinguished Service Construction, Profession and ship (Leap, Inc.) faculty since 1980. He has Medal, the 3rd highest medal Education Committee and as vice president published fi ve books, including in the U.S. Air Force (aft er the CAD Design Draft ing Com- of marketing. Public Sector Employment: Cases Medal of Honor and the Air petition. Jacobs also serves on Jodway will be and Materials (West 2004), the Force Cross). Sams earned his NAWIC’s Ways and Means responsible for leading law school casebook on wings at Vance AFB, OK, and Committee. Jacobs has six years marketing both Leap and the public sector labor law. Malin is a veteran of operations Just of experience at SME. Greater Lansing region as a has also written more than 60 Cause, Desert Shield, Desert whole. Leap is an innovative articles on labor law and dispute Storm and Enduring Freedom. Peter Metropoulos, DO ’90, private/public partnership resolution. Malin is a member His staff assignments included has been named president of that was created to spearhead of MSU’s Beaumont Society. tours at Headquarters Strategic the Michigan the Greater Lansing region’s Air Command, Headquar- Occupational and economic development eff orts Jonathan D. Anibal, ’78, of ters Air Mobility Command, Environmental and ensure they are cohesive and Milford, has been named chair Headquarters Air Combat Medicine Associa- compelling. Jodway previously of the board of the Michigan Command, and Offi ce of the tion (MOEMA) worked for the Lansing State Association of Secretary of Defense at the for 2009–2010. Journal and LSJ Media, most Certifi ed Public Pentagon. He is also past president of the recently serving as director of Accountants Detroit Occupational Physicians advertising. for 2009-2010. Marty Steinhauer, ’89, former Association (DOPA). Metro- Anibal man- MSU water skier, was recently poulos has been selected to the Stuart Kirschenbaum, ’65, ages property- inducted into HOUR Detroit Magazine 2009 Michigan’s Boxing Commis- casualty insurance programs for the Michigan TOP DOCS, an honor also sioner for 11 years, has been corporate clientele in affi liation Water Ski Hall bestowed on his brother, George inducted into the with Cambridge Property and of Fame. A na- E. Metropoulos, MD ’87. Th e Michigan Jewish Casualty. Additionally, he is tive of Chelsea, brothers practice together in Sports Hall of the owner of Boston Charter, his competitive southeastern Michigan. Peter Fame. Kirschen- Inc. – a boutique consulting career spanned 19 years from Metropoulos is a Life Member of baum serves on fi rm which deals primarily with 1974 to 1993—competing in the MSU Alumni Association. the Michigan insurance-related matters. Pre- U.S. Nationals from 1977 to Jewish Sports Foundation viously, Anibal was in the audit 1993. In 1979, he placed fi rst Roger Beachy, PhD ’73, found- (MJSF) Board of Governors group at KPMG Detroit, where overall nationally in the junior ing president of the Donald and is an MJSF past president, he worked mostly with SEC boys’ division. From 1987 to Danforth Plant Science Center as well as a past vice president clientele in the fi nancial services 1989, Steinhauer helped lead the in St. Louis, MO, of the Michigan Sports Hall of sector. Spartans to a fi fth-place fi nish at has been appoint- Fame. Kirschenbaum is also on the collegiate national event— ed by President the boards of the International Kristopher K. Hulliberger, ’99, the highest in MSU water skiing Barack Obama as African-American Sports Hall attorney for Howard & Howard history. Steinhauer later made the fi rst director of Fame and of the Athletes Attorneys PLLC, Royal Oak, the U.S. water skiing team that of the National with Disabilities Hall of Fame. has been named a participated in the University Institute of Food and Agricul- He is founder and president of shareholder in the Olympic World Games. He ture. Th e National Institute of the Michigan Boxing Hall of fi rm. Hulliberger dominated state competitions, Food and Agriculture, formerly Fame. Kirschenbaum is a Life concentrates his including trick, jump and sla- known as the Cooperative State Member of the MSU Alumni practice in patent lom, winning 17 straight titles. Research, Education, and Exten- Association. and trademark sion Service, is an agency of preparation and prosecution and Megan S. Jacobs, ’03, Senior the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Martin Malin, ’73, professor patent, trademark, and trade se- Engineer in the Lansing offi ce Th e agency funds research and and director of Chicago-Kent’s cret litigation with a particular of Soil and Materials Engineers, technological innovations that Institute for Law and the emphasis in chemical, computer Page 54 Winter 2010 MSU Alumni Magazine

I_State's Stars.indd 2 12/11/09 11:07:12 AM and mechanical technologies. School Public served as an external referee ing, Holdcraft was a senior para- Hulliberger is a member of the Relations Asso- for the Natural Sciences and legal in the Corporate Finance State Bar of Michigan and is ciation (NSPRA). Engineering Research Council and Business Law group at registered to practice before Th roughout a of Canada Grants Program; and Hogan & Hartson, an account the United State Patent and 23-year career ad-hoc reviewer for the U.S.- executive at CT Corporation Trademark Offi ce. Hulliberger in school public Israel Binational Agricultural System and a corporate assistant is a Life Member of the MSU relations, Allen has been a Research and Development with Hogan & Hartson. Alumni Association. spearhead for both the NSPRA Fund. He was also a visiting and the Michigan School Public scientist at the Medical Research Don Christensen, ’73, is Dan Burg, ’80, of Portland, Relations Association. She de- Council in London. agency partner for Christensen OR, has been elected the fi rst veloped toolkits for her chapter, Tamburri Communications, vice chair of American Mensa, which became widely used by Dan Alpert, ’73, COO and Raritan, NJ, Ltd., the high IQ other chapters. station manager of Detroit which was the Society. Ameri- Public Television (WTVS recipient of three can Mensa is an Joseph Persak, ’80, president and Channel 56), has prestigious Jersey organization for CEO of Tri-City Radiology SC, been awarded the Awards at the an- high-IQ people Fox Valley Advanced Vein and Michigan Asso- nual NJ Ad Club who like to Laser Center, and ciation of Public awards ceremony. Th e agency interact with like-minded indi- chairman of the Broadcasters picked up awards for clients viduals, attend exciting events Dept. of Radiol- (MAPB) Profes- Millington Savings Bank and and participate in commu- ogy at the Delnor sional Pioneer Award. Alpert the New Jersey Bankers Asso- nity service. As fi rst vice chair, Hospital in Ge- has served in the broadcasting ciation. Christensen began his Burg will assist the Chairman neva, IL, has been industry for over 35 years, and career in the advertising depart- and oversee various projects named to the Delnor Hospital is primarily responsible for the ment of Vivitar International, and committees, such as risk Foundation Board of Directors. PBS station’s content and rev- Santa Monica, CA. He then management and bylaws. Burg Persak, a board certifi ed diagnos- enue. Alpert has served on the joined Foote, Cone & Belding, is a Life Member of the MSU tic radiologist has been practicing boards of the Karmanos Cancer Los Angeles. He then worked at Alumni Association. radiology at Delnor Hospital for Institute, Michigan Association Stiefel/Raymond Advertising, the past 21 years. His practice of Public Broadcasters (where he New York City, NY. In 2001, he Michael Gross, ’99, director of is concentrated in musculoskel- is currently vice president), the co-founded Christensen Tam- Beringea, Farmington Hills, etal and neurologic MRI. He is Friends of the Detroit School of burri Communications. has been promoted to manag- completing his master’s degree in Arts, and the National Televi- ing director of medical management from Carn- sion Academy (Michigan), Dawn Alisha Lott, ’89, associ- the international egie-Melon University. He is a which presented him the Silver ate professor of applied math- private equity and member of the Delnor Hospital Circle Award in 2000 for 25 ematics and biological sciences investment bank- executive committee and numer- years of industry service. at Delaware State ing fi rm. Gross ous other hospital committees. University, Dover, leads Beringea’s Persak is a Life Member of the Kelly S. Holdcraft, ’92, has DE, has been North American health care MSU Alumni Association. been named the new director for named director of and life science venture capital the Paralegal Studies Program the Honors Pro- activities and is responsible for Alan Grant, ’87, PhD ’90, at Georgetown gram. Lott is vice investment sourcing, analysis, professor and head of the Dept. University, president of the National Asso- deal execution and portfolio of Animal Sciences at Purdue Washington, DC. ciation of Mathematicians. She management. Prior to join- University, has Holdcraft boasts is a member of the Association ing Beringea, Gross was vice been named dean over 15 years for Women in Mathematics, the president of investment banking of the College of experience in the Mathematical Association of at P&M Corporate Finance Agriculture and DC legal community. Prior to America, the Society for Indus- (PMCF). Life Sciences at joining Georgetown, Holdcraft trial and Applied Mathematics, Virginia Tech, was the professional develop- the American Mathematical Gerri Allen, MA ’86, supervisor Blacksburg. Grant has published ment coordinator at Hogan Society, and the Biomedical of Communication Services for more than 150 refereed research & Hartson LLP, where she Engineering Society. Washtenaw Intermediate School abstracts and papers and has coordinated all legal skills and District, was named the 2009 been invited to lecture at more knowledge-based training for Cheryl Stephenson, MMUS Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy than 25 international, national, over 1,100 attorneys worldwide. ’88, executive director of Music Award recipient by the National and regional meetings. Grant Prior to her role in legal train- Academy of Eastern Carolina,

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I_State's Stars.indd 3 12/11/09 11:07:14 AM Greenville, has basketball coach a major residence Lansing, St. Johns, Grand been named presi- at Wake For- facility and staged Ledge, Grand Rapids, Holland, dent of the South- est University, the university’s Muskegon, Grand Haven and eastern Region Winston-Salem, fi rst debate of the Traverse City. Previously, Wel- of the American NC. In four years 2008 Democratic burn was senior vice president at Music Th erapy at Richmond, Party Presidential Fidelity National Title, strategic Association. Stephenson is she helped take the team from Candidate Debate Series— initiatives and compliance man- chairwoman of the American a 13-17 record in 2005-06 to a the fi rst such distinction for a ager at LandAmerica Financial Music Th erapy Association 24-10 fi nish in 2008-09. Jackson historically black college. From and EVP – Midwest regional (AMTA) professional advocacy lettered at Michigan State from 1976-78, Hugine served as a re- leader at LandAmerica. committee and serves its govern- 2000-04, earning a degree in search analyst/assistant professor ing board. Stephenson has over family community services while at MSU. 25 years experience in the fi eld playing as a guard for Joanne Mc- of music therapy and is an active Callie, the current head women’s Marcy Welburn, ’83, executive clinician and has published and basketball coach at Duke. vice president with LandAmer- presented at local and national ica Financial Group, has joined conferences. Stephenson is a Andrew Hugine Jr. PhD, ’77, Transnation Please Send State’s Stars free-lance oboist, teaching and president of South Carolina State Title Agency of Submissions to: performing in eastern North University, Orangeburg, has been Michigan as an Carolina and with the ensemble named president of Alabama owner/manager. MSU Alumni Magazine Harmonious Camaraderie. A&M University, Normal. Hug- Transnation Title 242 Spartan Way ine becomes the 11th president Agency of Michi- East Lansing, MI 48824-2005 Candice Jackson, ’04, assistant of the land-grant university gan is dedicated to providing or [email protected] women’s basketball coach at the founded in 1875. During his title insurance and real estate University of Richmond, VA, has presidency at SCSU, Hugine closing throughout Michigan All entries are subject to been named assistant women’s spearheaded the construction of with offi ces in Lansing, East editorial review.

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I_State's Stars.indd 5 12/11/09 11:07:16 AM OBITUARIES

30s of Henderson, NV, Sep. 2, age 82. 50s Marvin A. Lieberman, ’50, of June A. (Boucher) Ballor, ’39, Virginia A. (Kirkut) Hanel, ’46, of John F. Angelacos, ’56, of New York, Dimondale, Jul. 18, age 81. of Essexville. East Lansing, Aug. 19, age 83. NY, Sep. 24. M. Ethel (Maki) Luoto, ’59, of Holt, Kenneth E. Bull, ’33, of Newaygo, Betty L. (Sheathelm) Henning, ’45, Janet E. (Swain) Arter, ’53, of Aug. 27, age 89. Sep. 21, age 94. of Lansing, Sep. 22, age 88. Donahue, IA. Allyn L. McCormic, ’52, of June H. (Bialy) Colwell, ’38, of Fort Laura L. (Riegel) Heuser, ’49, of Kenneth B. Baushke, ’50, of Haslett, Midland, Sep. 19, age 81. Gratiot, Feb. 28, age 91. Lawrence, Oct. 4, age 81. Sep. 26, age 84. James L. McPeak, ’53, of Petoskey. John H. Flewelling, ’38, of Naples, Virgil L. Holdeman, ’48, of Robert I. Boyd, ’52, of Flint, Aug. Charles G. Mead, ’57, of Rockwood, FL, Sep. 30, age 96. Highland, IL. 16, age 79. TN. Kenneth H. Fraser, ’35, of Niles, Riby N. Holmes, ’40, of Denton, Robert W. Brandt, ’50, of Joseph P. Meff ord, ’58, of Glen Aug. 11. TX, May 31, age 92. Clarksville, VA, Nov. 30, age 83. Cove, NY, Jul. 17, age 80. Christine R. (Rothney) Haselden, Bernice A. (Winter) Hugger, ’49, of Mary H. Buckley, ’59, of Novi, Sep. Lorraine M. (Sowchuk) Metcalf, ’59, ’38, of Okemos, Aug. 4, age 93. Grand Rapids, Feb. 22, age 81. 8, age 85. of Flushing, Jul. 19, age 72. Carl J. Haussman, ’39, of Lansing, Milford H. Jones, ’49, of Portage. Daniel E. Chappell, ’54, of Battle Robert L. Meythaler, ’51, of Fenton, Sep. 4, age 93. Richard N. Kieppe, ’46, of Venice, Creek, Mar. 1. Jan. 17, age 80. Eleanor G. (Hubbard) Jacobs, ’35, FL, Oct. 1, age 88. George B. Cleaveland, ’57, of Bruce G. Mitchell, ’50, of Swartz of Bonita Springs, FL. Shirley M. (Simmons) Kieppe, ’46, Livonia, Aug. 31, age 74. Creek. Ward R. Johnson, ’37, of Sonoma, of Venice, FL, Jan. 1, age 85. Robert W. Collins, ’52, of Ronald E. Morrison, ’54, of Napa, CA, Oct. 7, age 94. Henry E. Kiljanczyk, ’41, of Chesterton, IN, Sep. 15, age 86. CA, Oct. 3, age 77. Robert R. Mumaw, ’39, of Marco Milwaukee, WI. Horace D’Angelo, ’57, of Royal Oak, Clyde E. Mott, ’50, of Edmonds, Island, FL, Sep. 4, age 92. H. Stuart Knight, ’48, of Mc Lean, VA. Oct. 14, age 74. WA, Jul. 6. Myrtle E. Salisbury-Parker, ’39, of Barbara E. (Bower) Lancaster, ’44, Daniel C. DeGraff , ’50, of Robert R. Nielsen, ’50, of Crestview, FL. St. Johns. of Weyers Cave, VA, Dec. 25, age 85. Bloomfi eld Hills, Nov. 14. James R. Pearson, ’50, of Flushing, Charles Snider, ’38, of West Paul B. Larsen, ’40, of Hyde Park, UT. Deane M. Dingman, ’50, of Mills Jun. 8, age 84. Bloomfi eld, Jun. 9, age 94. Alfred A. Linn, ’42, of South River, NC, Jul. 12, age 82. Edna E. (Leyrer) Pease, ’50, of Mill Sally A. (Howell) Swiss, ’39, of East Glastonbury, CT, Aug. 14. Frank M. Duelo, ’57, of Farmington. Valley, CA. Lansing, Sep. 11, age 91. Maurice G. Martineau, ’41, of Glen Henry Engen, ’56, of Paso Robles, John E. Proctor, ’55, of Stilwell, KS, Ellyn, IL, Oct. 8, age 95. CA, Jul. 19, age 74. Aug. 1, age 76. 40s Lillian G. (Radke) Mason, ’47, of Lester E. Eyer, ’54, of Saint Louis, Judith A. (Moss) Rademacher, ’50, Elin Ann (Hultin) Alexander, ’48, Grand Blanc, Aug. 17, age 74. May 23, age 97. of Birmingham. of Holt, Sep. 21, age 83. William J. McCoy, ’42, of Lakeport. Sally Faber, ’52, of Ada, Aug. 10, Donald F. Rapparlie, ’50, of Th omas S. Anderson, ’40, of West Ralph F. Miller, ’44, of Florence, age 78. Worcester, MA, Mar. 27. Bloomfi eld, Sep. 9. OR, Sep. 9. June L. (Silvers) Foley, ’52, of Ralph E. Robinson, ’50, of Jackson. Joseph C. Bork, ’43, of Grand Jane (Helbig) Moulton, ’47, of Darien, CT, Dec. 16, age 79. Jack W. Roden, ’56, of East Lansing, Rapids, Jul. 4, age 91. Aurora, OH, Sep. 24, age 83. Robert K. Ford, ’50, of Rochester, Aug. 9, age 81. Virginia M. (Hetzman) Bradford, Phyllis J. (Rykala) Nelson, ’44, of Aug. 23, age 85. Charles M. Rogers, ’56, of ’44, of Midland, Feb. 3, age 87. East Lansing. Fred C. Foster, ’51, of Carpenter, Northville, Jun. 1, age 80. John F. Bricker, ’43, of Visalia, CA, Joseph P. Nixon, ’49, of Grand WY, Feb. 27. William A. Rogers, ’50, of Queen Mar. 28. Rapids, Aug. 22, age 86. Th omas K. Gentles, ’50, of Johns Creek, AZ, Apr. 22. Edwin T. Brown, ’49, of Grand Seymour Okun, ’43, of West Island, SC, Aug. 8. Dalton C. Rumsey, ’56, of Paw Paw, Rapids. Bloomfi eld, Aug. 27, age 88. Hans L. Grunwald, ’50, of Lansing, Jul. 8, age 80. James A. Carman, ’43, of Coldwater, Ronald F. Paige, ’49, of Pasadena, Oct. 6, age 86. Joseph A. Savoldi, ’57, of Traverse City. Apr. 17, age 88. CA. Tamara Harrod, ’56, of Grand George A. Schornack, ’50, of Lake Mary A. (Patterson) Castellanos, Robert R. Perry, ’41, of Mead, WA, Ledge, Sep. 6, age 87. Forest, CA, Oct. 1, age 83. ’42, of Mount Prospect, IL. Oct. 20, age 93. Dwight M. Herman, ’50, of Norman H. Sernick, ’57, of Lansing, Zoe M. (Woods) Cummings, ’47, of Louis F. Plummer, ’43, of Largo, FL, Northfi eld, MN, Sep. 22, age 84. Aug. 23, age 77. Houston, TX. Aug. 6, age 88. James P. Honsinger, ’50, of Ocala, Myzell Sowell, ’52, of Southfi eld, Th elma A. (Jones) Fawcett, ’43, of Dale A. Riker, ’49, of Sarasota, FL. FL, Jun. 1, age 82. Jul. 31, age 84. Loris, SC, Aug. 8, age 87. Louise J. Roth ter Horst, ’48, of Keith C. Hover, ’57, of Flushing. Richard J. Stoner, ’50, of Wooster, Ernest S. Feenstra, ’42, of Manistee, Asheville, NC, Mar. 21, age 88. Mogens F. Jensen, ’59, of Grand OH, Aug. 2, age 86. Aug. 31, age 91. Nathaniel Saylor, ’49, of Tallahassee, Blanc, Sep. 20, age 85. Gordon R. Tallman, ’55, of Lake Norman L. Fritz, ’42, of Rochester, FL, Jun. 30, age 89. Harold E. Jentzen, ’53, of Howell. Wales, FL, May 5, age 75. NY, Jul. 29, age 91. Hazel E. (Moritz) Scott, ’46, of Selwyn Jones, ’57, of Eden Prairie, Jack E. Tobey, ’50, of Westland, Jul. Olive R. (Roe) Galer, ’46, of Moorhead, MN, Apr. 9. MN, Jun. 27, age 82. 15, age 83. Pickford. William C. Spindler, ’43, of Fred Karwacki, ’50, of Tavares, FL, David VanMeter, ’51, of New Jane M. (Schmidt) Glaser, ’40, of Yucaipa, CA, May 8, age 88. Aug. 14. Haven, IN. Vernon, Aug. 21, age 90. Arnold K. Stewart, ’41, of La Robert C. Kettunen, ’53, of Bellaire, Lawrence VanderWagon, ’53, of John T. Godfrey, ’49, of Stone Conner, WA, May 29, age 91. Sep. 5. Sacramento, CA. Mountain, GA, Oct. 1, age 85. Robert Th ompson, ’49, of Elwell, Th omas W. Kimen, ’58, of Green Bertrand W. Weesner, ’59, of Earl C. Gossett, ’48, of Saint James, MO. May 24, age 81. Lake, WI, Sep. 14, age 73. Germantown, TN, Feb. 20. Wendell E. Grove, ’49, of Flint. Elmo J. Tibaldi, ’40, of Farmington Shirley L. (McWood) Lee, ’50, of Carl M. Weideman, ’50, of Phyllis E. (Cronin) Gunderson, ’48, Hills, Oct. 11, age 95. Bloomfi eld Hills. Eastpointe, Sep. 9. Page 58 Winter 2010 MSU Alumni Magazine

J_Obituaries.indd 2 12/11/09 11:08:01 AM Jack E. Williams, ’51, of Grand Frank D. Perry, ’69, of Wilmington, Barbara S. (Chase) Hulbert, ’79, of 80s Blanc, Jun. 27. NC, Mar. 21, age 73. Petersburg, Sep. 30, age 53. Kenton N. Greening, ’82, of David A. Peterson, ’65, of Jackson. John C. Hunt, ’70, of Lansing, Aug. 4. Muskegon, Oct. 13, age 52. 60s Carol L. (Cline) Plafchan, ’65, of Howard S. Jackson, ’74, of Troy, Th omas J. Grubka, ’80, of Portage, Nancy J. Allen, ’67, of Grosse Pointe, Beverly Hills, Sep. 16, age 67. Aug. 19, age 86. Apr. 18, age 50. Sep. 5, age 77. Joseph M. Rozek, ’60, of Pigeon, Jun. 9. Carl J. Johnson, ’76, of Lansing, Stanley D. Haley, ’86, of Portland, OR. Joel C. Baker, ’65, of Green River, Hugo Salazar, ’65, of Dunedin, FL, Aug. 18, age 60. Kimberly S. Hekker, ’82, of Royal Oak. WY, Apr. 12. Jan. 26, age 79. Lorena J. Kamminga, ’71, of East Michael A. Hill, ’80, of Lansing, John R. Bender, ’65, of South Bend, John F. Schwartz, ’65, of Waterford, Lansing, Aug. 17, age 92. Aug. 1, age 53. IN, Jul. 17. Apr. 18, age 71. Phyllis B. (Cutler) Kramer, ’78, of Karen L. Karelius, ’82, of Donald, Harold E. Birr, ’60, of Newtown Priscilla L. Shaver, ’62, of East Huntington Woods, Sep. 5, age 53. OR, Jul. 7, age 60. Square, PA, Sep. 9, age 72. Lansing, Aug. 10, age 72. Larry W. Leopold, ’78, of Canton, George C. Katsarelas, ’82, of Greta I. Borgstrom, ’61, of Sweden. Margaret H. Smith, ’67, of Portland, Mar. 8, age 63. Farmington, Jun. 5, age 49. Margaret M. Bott, ’62, of Aug. 19, age 84. Kenneth G. MacKool, ’73, of Grosse Carla Y. Kenney, ’81, of Green Bay, Harrisburg, PA, Jun. 7, age 77. Patricia M. Spice, ’68, of Flint, Mar. Pointe, Aug. 26, age 60. WI, Jul. 18, age 58. James E. Brackett, ’67, of Traverse 6, age 64. Ronnie L. McCrum, ’72, of Denis C. Lavelle, ’83, of Lakewood, City, Dec. 9, age 66. Vi M. Taylor, ’65, of Denton, TX, Lansing, Jul. 30, age 60. OH, Oct. 7, age 48. William R. Brewer, ’69, of Aug. 3, age 87. Curtis A. McKenrick, ’70, of Edson, Brian K. McDaniel, ’80, of Muskegon, Aug. 31. Susan D. Vader, ’67, of Coupeville, WA. KS, May 20. Charlotte, Jul. 18, age 51. David A. Butler, ’60, of Capitola, William W. Wirtanen, ’68, of Spirit Michael C. Meharg, ’71, of Alpena, Mark S. Peterson, ’84, of East CA, Apr. 7, age 71. Lake, IA, Sep. 29, age 64. Apr. 3, age 60. Lansing, Jul. 31, age 47. Don M. Carlson, ’61, of Dumfries, Kwok Fai Yeung, ’64, of Canton, Douglas F. Mernitz, ’73, of Lansing, Charnetta G. Poole, ’83, of Fort VA, Jul. 15, age 78. Apr. 4, age 70. Aug. 10, age 62. Lee, NJ. Charles C. Cheatham, ’62, Sep. 18. Merlyn D. Mondol, ’73, of Saginaw. Jetta (Speicher) Winstrom, ’84, of John W. Davis, ’66. 70s Benjamin S. Neuhausen, ’71, of Grand Haven, Mar. 13, age 59. Julie B. Eliasohn-Luebke, ’69, of Diane M. Albert, ’73, of Littleton, Highland Park, IL. Okemos, Jul. 26, age 67. CO, Feb. 20, age 57. John M. Newby, ’72, of Jackson, 90s Roger O. Evans, ’68, of Pillager, Michael B. Anderson, ’73, of Apr. 21, age 81. Brent J. Chilcote, ’95, of Spring MN, Jul. 18, age 70. Blauvelt, NY, Mar. 5, age 56. James D. Nuttall, ’72, of Malvern, Arbor, Jul. 13, age 44. Errol L. Foss, ’62, of Royal Oak, Loretta J. Arjona, ’77, of San Diego, PA, May 30, age 59. Julie A. (Janis) Finch, ’92, of Sep. 1, age 68. CA, Jul. 10, age 68. Cliff ord A. Oakley, ’79, of Port Traverse City, Jan. 1, age 38. Ellen J. (Southworth) Gale, ’66, of Jane M. Bailey, ’75, of Petoskey, Orange, FL, Jul. 18, age 64. Selwyn W. Leung, ’97, of Grand Ledge, Apr. 6. Jun. 22, age 56. Motilal B. Pamnani, ’75, of Farmington Hills, Oct. 9, age 36. James L. Gilhouse, ’69, of Mary A. (Wren) Bivins, ’70, of Montgomery Village, MD, Jun. 22, Joseph J. Marrazza, ’92, of Dewitt, Williamston, Aug. 29, age 73. Oswego, NY, Aug. 5, age 63. age 75. Sep. 14, age 47. Louis H. Grossman, ’63, of David T. Black, ’74, of East Vern C. Peck, ’73, of Grand Rapids, Constance Montgomery, ’95, of Scottsdale, AZ, Aug. 21, age 90. Lansing, Aug. 21, age 56. May 14, age 70. Lansing, Jun. 27, age 56. Judith C. (Hill) Haefner, ’63, of Donald M. Blaty, ’73, of Randall S. Peterson, ’71, of New Fountain Valley, CA, Aug. 11, age 67. Farmington Hills, Sep. 9, age 76. Buff alo, Feb. 4. 00s Robert E. Hayes, ’69, of Farmington. Jack E. Brummel, ’76, of Holland. Don E. Ricks, ’71, of Birmingham, Pamela K. Bolek, ’01, of Grand Nicholas R. Hostettler, ’67, of New Doris L. (Alcorn) Carlice, ’73, of AL, Jul. 16, age 67. Rapids, Jul. 16, age 56. Baltimore, Sep. 19. Lansing, Oct. 11, age 78. Michael G. Sholler, ’72, of Kalamazoo, Kelly M. Guthrie, ’00, of Justin R. Houston, ’68, of Lansing. John V. Chylek, ’72, of Escanaba, Jan. 1, age 59. Dimondale, Jul. 16, age 36. Verne D. Hulce, ’66, of Bay City, Mar. 12. Richard A. Smith, ’75, of Cheboygan. Joseph J. Lapalme, ’07, of West Sep. 3, age 67. Ruth E. Demel, ’72, of Puyallup, WA. Duane G. Stevens, ’75, of North Bloomfi eld, May 16, age 24. Leland D. Lambert, ’64, of David B. Diamond, ’71, of Alpena, Fort Myers, FL, Jan. 15, age 61. Mark A. Smith, ’00, of Northville, Hurlock, MD, Jul. 19, age 83. May 10. Wilbur L. Swarthout, ’73, of Holly, May 16, age 31. Duane C. Larson, ’68, of Knoxville, Joann A. Downing, ’78, of Dexter, Aug. 24, age 65. TN, Jul. 8, age 65. Jan. 7, age 53. Ann M. (Koenigsknecht) Th elen, ’77, MSU FACULTY Doris L. Marshall, ’69, of Wilfred H. Faulkner, ’74, of Blissfi eld. of Cincinnati, OH, Sep. 2, age 54. Herbert Bergman, of East Lansing, Stockbridge, Nov. 19, age 61. Ronald A. Fiscus, ’71, of Waterford, Kenneth A. Th elen, ’76, of Aug. 31, age 84. Donald T. Maruoka, ’60, of Orange, Sep. 20, age 77. Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 4, age 54. George K. Dike, ’61, of Okemos, CA. Carol A. (Doumanian) Glowacki, ’73, Clair L. Wilhelm, ’78, of Mason, Sep. 17, age 91. Fredric W. Moses, ’68, of Wolf of Farmington Hills, May 14, age 57. Aug. 8, age 78. Owen H. Jorgensen, of Gaylord, Point, MT. Samuel C. Gonzalez, ’73, of Green Tess M. Williams, ’71, of Orem, UT, Aug. 7, age 81. Judith A. (Willis) Muntz, ’66, of Bay, WI, Oct. 1, age 58. Sep. 20, age 85. Allen Leepa, of New Port Richey, FL. Crystal River, FL, Aug. 13. Carol A. (Crocker) Harton, ’72, of Gregory E. Wright, ’72, of Dublin, Bruce L. Miles, ’51, of Fort Myers, Richard C. Nordine, ’66, of Escanaba. Lansing, Aug. 30, age 59. OH, Jul. 31, age 59. FL, Jul. 21, age 83. Dan C. Pangborn, ’68, of Midland, Harold P. Herring, ’78, of Verla S. Younker, ’76, of Sandy, UT, Barnett Rosenberg, Aug. 8, age 82. Jun. 28. Bloomsburg, PA, Jul. 14, age 62. Sep. 17, age 57. Peter J. Wagner, of Okemos. Richard J. Pearl, ’60, of Lansing, Catherine B. (Bennigan) Howery, Christie S. (Chvojka) Zacharda, Oct. 13, age 79. ’74, of Leslie, Jul. 29, age 60. ’71, of Laingsburg, Jul. 31, age 60.

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The new steel and bronze gate at the north entrance of MSU’s Beal Botanical Gardens seems to merge with its natural setting. Th e functional sculpture was given to MSU by Sandy Carlisle in memory of her late husband John and was designed, built, Derrick L. Turner/University Relations and installed by her fr iends Cary and Jesse Stefani.

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