Non-profit Org. U.S. Postage Developments PAID University Development East Lansing,MI 4700 S. Hagadorn, Ste. 220 Permit No. 21 East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 Guests gathered at the reception host- ed by University Development. Spartans Gather in St. Pete to Celebrate Trip to Final Four undreds of loyal Men's basketball coach Tom Izzo Spartan support- spoke to a huge crowd of MSU alumni Hers gathered and friends. poolside at the Embassy Suites in The MSU cheerleaders and Clearwater, Florida, to Spartan Spirit band were on celebrate the success of hand to entertain the recep- the Men’s Basketball team tion guests. and their entry into the NCAA Final Four. The Friday evening event was a night to remember with dinner, music and special visits from Coach Congratulations Tom Izzo and the Spartan Spirit go to Coach Ron Mason and band. On Saturday, the Alumni Guests enjoyed the atmos- phere around the pool at Association hosted a beach pep rally the MSU Men’s Hockey Team for all Spartans in the St. Petersburg the reception. area. Thousands crowded under a tent for a successful season and large enough to cover a football field to hear Coach Izzo, members of the 1979 entry into the “Frozen Four.” championship team and even former U of M The beachfront location, with St. quarterback Jim Harbaugh cheer on the team. Petersburg skyline in the background, was enjoyed by everyone. Summer 1999 Mary Anne McPhail Equine Performance Center Under Construction he Mary Anne McPhail Equine Perfor- mance Center, a veterinary research, Tdiagnostic, and treatment facility for performance horses, is now under construc- tion directly behind (south of) the Large Animal Clinic, thanks to the generous sup- port of Mary Anne and Walter McPhail. The center will provide a state-of-the-art facility for clinical and research studies of equine perfor- mance problems in all types of horses. It will feature: a 70’ x 130’ indoor arena for lunging, riding, and driving; firm surfaces for lunging and evaluating horses on a straight line; a video analysis system for studying locomo- tion and lameness; a large force platform for continued on page 2 MSU Trustee Offers $100,000 Challenge Grant to James Madison College avid and Joan Porteous have pledged effort to inspire others to contribute to the to match monetary gifts made to enhancement of the college’s facilities in In This Issue James Madison College this summer, Case Hall. Donations of $500 or more com- D Matilda Wilson Fund 2 up to $100,000. They made the offer in an ing from first time donors and donations of $1000 or more coming from donors who Wiesel Speaks at Convocation 2 have given less than $1000 in the past will Broad Alumni Board Visits California 3 all be matched. They will also match dona- Ameritech Fulfills Chair Pledge 3 tions of $5,000 given by donors who have Community Supports Safe Place 3 previously given $1000. Science Building Groundbreaking 4 MSU Board of Trustees member David MSU News 4 Porteous is an attorney and president of Tribute Honors Connie Binsfield 5 Porteous & White PC in Reed City, Michigan. He and his wife, Joan, are MSU graduates New Athletic Fundraising Director 5 and the parents of a James Madison student. Student Telemarketers Recognized 5 “MSU has played a major role in our lives McPhersons Host Riverdance Reception 5 and it is our pleasure and our responsibility Campus Beautification Project 6 to give back to the university a gift that will New Suites & Seats in Munn Arena 6 enable many others to benefit from the out- Dee Cook Serves as MSU Ambassador 6 standing programs at MSU, particularly at Mildred Erickson Scholarship 6 James Madison College,” the couple said. Developments Survey 7 Joan and David Porteous continued on page 2 All University Campaign 7 www.development.msu.edu Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel Matilda Wilson Speaks at Undergraduate Fund Creates Convocation $2 Million Meadowbrook “ turned my back on higher education,” ad- mitted Elie Wiesel softly to the graduates Farm Animal Iand their families gathered at the Breslin Center for Undergraduate Convocation. The Chair remark was woven into a rich text that led Wiesel’s audience from the horrors of WWII concentration camps, to the segregated he Matilda R. Wilson Fund has American south of the 1950s, to the present recently established the $2 million day devastation in Kosovo. It reflected how TMeadowbrook Farm Animal Chair in he reacted when he learned that many of his the College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU. captors had been college-educated people — Matilda Wilson had a passion for large ani- doctors, lawyers, philosophers, and teachers. mals including cattle, sheep, swine and hors- Wiesel challenged the graduates to cele- es, and wanted to enhance their well-being. brate the acquisition of their degrees, but The research and programmatic activities asked them to turn immediately to the life- generated from the chair will be used to pro- long task of applying their knowledge in a mote health, successfully prevent and treat humane way. He beseeched them “never to diseases, support the longevity and comfort, cross the line of what an educated person and ensure the quality of life commensurate shall not do.” with farm animals reared by Matilda Wilson Prior to his early afternoon convocation on her beloved Meadowbrook Farm. The remarks, Wiesel was entertained by President Meadowbrook Chair will complement the and Mrs. McPherson over brunch at Cowles Matilda R. Wilson Equine Chair, held by House. Present were over 150 guests, among Dr. N. E. Robinson, which focuses on horses them leaders of state government including and their respiratory conditions. former Governor and Mrs. James Blanchard, prominent members of Michigan’s Jewish community, and MSU administrators and faculty. About 100 of the brunch guests and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel addresses students others who had joined them at Convocation at the Undergraduate Convocation. headed to the Clara Bell Smith Student- Athlete Academic Center for refreshments continued from page 1 and continued conversation after Wiesel’s Michigan. Greenspan presented a half-hour McPhail departure. Chairperson of MSU’s Jewish monologue that used humor and drama to measuring weight-carrying and propulsion; a Studies Advisory Board Michael Serling ex- trace his intellectual development after dri- conference room; a research suite; a treatment tended greetings, and President McPherson ving Elie Wiesel from Ann Arbor to a speak- room; a farrier shop; and stalls. and Provost Lou Anna K. Simon remarked on ing engagement in Adrian in the mid-1970s. The existing Equine Hospital is currently the importance of a vibrant Jewish Studies “This was a hallmark event,” noted Ser- equipped with a wide range of diagnostic curriculum on campus. ling as guests departed. “It was the kind of techniques including radiology, ultrasound, Steven Weiland, Director of MSU’s Jewish gathering that confirms MSU’s commitment scintigraphy, CT scanning, endoscopy, and Studies Program, then introduced his friend to Jewish Studies and the continued growth arthroscopy. “The specialized services provid- and colleague, Henry Greenspan, a clinical in programming we can expect to see.” ed by the new Mary Anne McPhail Equine psychologist who teaches at the University of Performance Center will further expand our clinical and research capabilities ensuring that the MSU Equine Hospital will be unri- valed as the leading veterinary center for the equine athlete in the Midwest,” said Dr. Fred Porteous continued from page 1 Derksen, chairperson of the Department of Developments is published by: Large Animal Clinical Sciences. University Development “The students and faculty of the College Corresponding to the building’s fundrais- Michigan State University 4700 South Hagadorn Road, Suite 220 have been discussing the prospect of improv- ing campaign, is an effort to raise $2 million East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 ing our modest and aging facilities for some for an operations and research endowment. 517/355-8257 time,” said Norman Graham, acting dean of The Equine Performance Program Endow- Charles H. Webb, Vice President James Madison College. “This generous gift ment will ensure the continued strength of for University Development will do wonders to help ‘jump start’ an acceler- the College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU Marti K.S. Heil, Associate Vice President ated fundraising effort by the entire Madison as a center of excellence for equine research and Director of Development community to make this dream a reality.” and education. Communications and Marketing: James Madison College, a prestigious un- Dale and Irene Gaide, Denny and Pam Linda Dunn, Assistant Director/Editor dergraduate liberal arts college of public affairs Gilstad, Hank and Cathy Vaupel, and Russ Bob Thomas, Director with a limited enrollment of approximately and Ruth Mawby have joined together to Bob Brent, University Artist 1,000 students, was established in 1967. Since support additional fundraising efforts for Christina Schaffer, Editorial Assistant then, the college has graduated five Rhodes the center. “Significant naming opportunities Randy Brown, Webmaster Scholars, eight Truman Scholars, six Marshall remain within the building, and gifts of any Michigan State University is an Scholars, seven Fulbright Scholars, and four amount are welcome to help us meet our affirmative-action, equal-opportunity National Science Foundation Fellows. James campaign goal,” said Patricia Jacobs, develop- institution. 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