WINTER 2018 PEOPLE ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS Roz Abrams (AM ’71) arrived at the University Abrams says she’s still grateful for the of in 1970, a first-generation college scholarship that allowed her many talents student beginning her postgraduate degree to shine at U-M and beyond. She credits on the heels of the civil rights movement. “My the university for providing a world-class father had a fifth grade education. My mother education, a venue for open-minded had a high school education. They were aware discourse, and a sense of community that that their whole lives would have been different helped her succeed later in life. After earning had they been able to go to college,” she recalls. her postgraduate degree in speech in 1971, “I was a part of that first wave of civil rights Abrams went on to enjoy a successful career children who had grown up watching places as an award-winning broadcast journalist, a like Birmingham on television. We knew that celebrated anchorwoman, and a mainstay we were standing on the shoulders of giants.” on television screens for more than two decades. “But when I got to U-M, I saw that there were African Americans in the Law School, African Now, she’s paying those opportunities Americans in the Medical School, African forward for other gifted scholars with a Americans throughout the campus,” she says. $1 million gift for graduate student support. “There was a support system that was built in Her gift to U-M establishes the Rosalyn M. for people like me. I was able to be comfortable, Abrams Fund at the Rackham Graduate but still reach out and enjoy the backgrounds School, with preference for students with of other people.” financial need. Abrams says that the gift is rooted in a longstanding personal Her postgraduate education at the Rackham commitment to supporting education Graduate School was made possible by a full at all levels, tracing back to those scholarship, a gift that she credits as a major formative years at U-M. influence on her own philanthropic activism later in life. “Look at all the millions of people “All I want to do is make sure that in who never got hoisted up,” she says. “Poverty 2017—in dollars, love, support, and can keep you down. Lack of education can activism—I’ve paid the debt going back keep you down. I really feel to this day that to 1970 and 1971,” she says. “It was a very I had the ability, but there’s a whole sea of special time; I got a very special gift. If I people out there to choose from. I was one can pay it forward for a couple of other of the lucky ones.” students, then I’ll be a happy woman.”

In November, Abrams met with U-M graduate students at Rackham, including members of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society and the Students of Color of Rackham student group. “They were breathtaking in their brilliance, and I mean that sincerely,” she says. In their talks, Abrams stressed the importance of earning a postgraduate degree and using that experience to give back to their communities later in life. “They’re going to do the work. They’re going to do it to the best of their ability. They have an eye on the future in a world that is shifting underneath their feet,” she says. “The future looks bright.”

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP BOARD MEETING 7 ANN ARBOR, MI | SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 | This fall, members of for Michigan national campaign 6 4 5 leadership board returned to the Ann Arbor campus for a campaign 1 update. President , Provost Martin Philbert, and LSA Dean Andrew D. Martin were on hand to update board members on university initiatives and the progress of the campaign. The board also welcomed its newest members: David Barger (AB ’17), Larry Leinweber (LSA ’60, Ross ’77), and Claudia Babiarz.

2 3 6 8 7 ADVOCARE CLASSIC RECEPTION 1 FRISCO, TX | SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 | THE STAR The kicked off the 2017 football season with the Advocare Classic in sunny Arlington, Texas. On Friday, U-M faculty, friends, and alumni gathered at The Star—the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters—for a special pregame reception hosted by U-M alumni Derek (BSE Aero ’86, MBA ’91) and Carolyn (MBA ’91) Kerr. The following day, the Wolverines earned a hardfought 33-17 victory in a marquee matchup against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium. 2 4 5 8 1. Brian Levine (BS ’95), Alexander Granet, Jason Granet (AB ’00) 2. Lizette (AB ’05) and Morgan (BGS ’08) Trent 3. Fred Lacy and Cece Smith (BBA ’66) 4. Derek Kerr 5. Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Dean 1. Nate Forbes (AB ’85) 2. Jim Wigginton, Peter C. Mertz (BS ’74, MBA ’81) of Business at the and the Stephen M. Ross Professor of Business 6. David 3. David Frey, David Barger 4. Susan Rogel 5. Victors for Michigan campaign Newman (SMTD Class of 2018), Frank Newman and Regent Andrea Fischer Newman (AB ’79); Andrew chair Stephen M. Ross (BBA ’62, LLD Hon ’11), Victors for Michigan campaign D. Martin, dean of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and professor of political science and vice chair Regent Ron Weiser (BBA ’66), President Schlissel 6. Victors for statistics 7. Carol Bradford (BS ’82, MD ’86, MS ’88, MedRes ’92), executive vice dean for academic Michigan campaign deputy chair Donald Graham (BSE ’55, MSE ’65, D Eng Hon affairs, chief academic officer, and the Charles J. Krause, M.D., Collegiate Professor of Otolaryngology ’09) 7. Judith Frey (ABEd ’59, TeachCert ’59) 8. Victors for Michigan campaign at the U-M Medical School; Dave Bradford (BSECiv ’80) 8. Carolyn Kerr, Bev Goulet (AB ’76, JD ’79) vice chair Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09)

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10 DETROIT SEMINARS DETROIT, MI | SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 | WESTIN BOOK CADILLAC HOTEL The Act of 1817 was signed into Michigan territorial law on August 26, 1. Tonya Allen (AB ’94, MSW ’96, MPH ’96), David Merritt (AB ’08), Kuhu Saha 1817. It established the Catholepistemiad—or University of Michigania— (AB ’08), Cedric Small (AB ’93, TeachCert ’93), Alycia Meriweather (ABEd ’95, and deemed it would be organized into 13 professorships. The fledgling TeachCert ’95) 2. Regent Emerita Julia Darlow 3. L’Oreal Hawkes-Williams university’s first home: a two-story wooden building in the territorial (LSA Class of 2019) 4. Ralph Gerson (JD ’75) 5. Earl Bell, associate director of capital, near the intersection of Bates Street and East Congress Street. business operations for MHealthy 6. Regent Andrew Richner (BBA ’82, JD ’86) With that, the University of Michigan was born in Detroit. 7. Gary Krenz, executive director of the U-M Bicentennial Office 8. Elisabeth Gerber (AB ’86, AM ’89, PhD ’91), associate dean for research and policy Two centuries later, U-M commemorated its 1817 founding with a festive day of engagement at the Ford School of Public Policy, the Jack L. Walker, Jr. Collegiate The Spirit of Detroit by Marshall Fredericks reflection and celebration in downtown Detroit. Faculty, friends, students, and Professor of Public Policy, and a professor of political science 9. Elizabeth Birr dons a decorative U-M Bicentennial jersey to alumni gathered for a daylong festival observing the 200-year history of service, Moje, dean of the School of Education, the George Herbert Mead Collegiate commemorate the 200th anniversary of U-M's collaboration, and cultural exchange between U-M and the state’s largest city. Professor of Education, and an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor 10. Dennis Archer establishment in Detroit on August 26, 1817. Jr. (AB ’91, JD ’94), Matt Cullen (AB ’78), David Di Rita (BBA ’86, JD ’89), Nate The Bicentennial Detroit Festival began with a series of seminars reflecting Forbes (AB ’85), Anika Goss-Foster (MSW ’94) Watch as the Spirit of Detroit gets into the on the long history between U-M and Detroit. Faculty and alumni joined U-M spirit ldrsnb.st/UMSpiritofDetroit city leaders to discuss the university’s founding, its investment in Detroit’s future, and the outlook for education and innovation in Detroit. S ee more seminar photos at ldrsnb.st/BicentennialDetroitSeminars

BICENTENNIAL DETROIT AFTERGLOW DETROIT, MI | SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 | DAVID WHITNEY BUILDING The day’s events wrapped with a special afterglow reception at the David Whitney Building, hosted by U-M alumni David Di Rita (BBA ’86, JD ’89) and Stacy Fox (BS ’74, JD ’83) of the Roxbury Group. Alumni, faculty, and friends joined together to toast to 200 years of U-M history in Detroit and beyond.

1. Lynn Videka, dean of the School of Social Work and the Carol T. Mowbray Professor of Social Work 2. Rob Pollock (AB ’86), Kathleen Van Sumeren (AB ’80), Karen Luther (AB ’80), Marc Schechter (BGS ’88) 3. Tom Varbedian (BS ’52, MD ’56) 4. Paula Di Rita Wishart (AB ’86), Tim Kay (BGS ’83) 8 9 5. Nate Forbes (AB ’85) 6. Kawana Smith, Regent Emerita Nellie Mae Varner (PhD ’68) 7. James Van Dyke (AB ’02) 8. David Di Rita

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1 2 3 12 BICENTENNIAL DETROIT FESTIVAL DETROIT, MI | SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 | GRAND CIRCUS PARK 1 2 The celebration continued with a ceremony commemorating the university’s 1817 founding in Detroit, led by master of ceremonies Carmen Harlan (AB ’75), an Emmy Award-winning journalist 10 and retired anchorwoman of WDIV-TV in Detroit. Guests enjoyed remarks from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (AB ’80, JD ’83), President Mark Schlissel, and Regent Michael J. Behm (AB ’89).

Frank Ettawageshik, executive director of the United Tribes of Michigan, was also on hand to discuss the historical cessation of 1,920 acres of Indian land to “the college at Detroit.” The treaty—between 13 the federal government and the Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi tribes—effectively placed Native Americans among the university’s first benefactors.

The ceremony celebrating U-M’s ties to Detroit and its native peoples continued with performances by the School of Music, Theatre & Dance; the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, 4 5 and the U-M Alumni Band. Guests enjoyed the rest of a sunny afternoon in Grand Circus Park 3 4 5 West with food, fun, games, and more.

1. Mike Duggan 2. A happy festival guest 3. The Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit performs 4. Students of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance perform 5. President Mark Schlissel, Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09) 6. Frank Ettawageshik, President Schlissel 7. Regent Mark Bernstein (AB ’93, MBA ’96, JD ’96), Regent Shauna Ryder Diggs (BS ’91, MD ’94, MedRes ’98) 8. Sarah Endline (BBA ’94) 9. Linda Moragne (AB ’77, TeachCert ’77); Timothy Lynch, vice president and general counsel 10. Students participate in the penny toss, making wishes for U-M’s next 200 years 11. Carmen Harlan 12. Steve Grafton, president and CEO of the U-M Alumni Association, greets a festival guest 13. Regent Michael J. Behm 14. Festival guests at the penny toss

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U-M alumni and friends of the William L. 4 Clements Library welcomed two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Alan Taylor for a special lecture on his latest book, American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804. Taylor’s lecture, 7 8 2 “Transforming the Continent: Natives, Settlers, 1 Empires, and States,” explored the American Revolution and offered a fresh perspective on 5 the founding of the United States. 2 3 1. Alan Taylor 2. Arlene Shy (AM ’73), librarian emerita of Clements Library 3. Mark Ouimet 4. Members of the Clements Library Associates DETROIT, MI | OCTOBER 12, 2017 NEW YORK CITY, NY | NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Board of Governors: Arlene Shy, Richard Pohrt (AB DAVIDSON RESIDENCE HUDSON YARDS 2 3 6 9 10 1 3 1 2 ’71), Richard Marsh (BBA ’65, MBA ’66, JD ’69), Candace Dufek, Brad Thompson, Joan Knoertzer (BMUS ’60, TeachCert ’60), Leonard Walle (BS ’65), PARENT & FAMILY Sally Kennedy 5. Gregory Dowd, the Helen Hornbeck Tanner Collegiate Professor in the Department 4 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING of History; John Shy, professor emeritus of history 6. Nico Howson, professor of law 7. Jim Laramy ANN ARBOR, MI | NOVEMBER 3, 2017 | RICHARD L. POSTMA FAMILY CLUBHOUSE (AB ’72) 8. Brad Thompson, chair of the Clements The Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse was host to the Parent & Family Development Leadership Library Associates Board of Governors Council in early November. Members convened in the Al Glick Ballroom for an annual meeting featuring a Q&A session with President Mark Schlissel. LSA Dean Andrew D. Martin and Vice President for Student 4 5 6 3 4 5 Get updates from Clements Library at Life E. Royster Harper (BSEd ’73, TeachCert ’73, AM ’74) were also on hand to offer campus updates on ldrsnb.st/ClementsLibraryFacebook the Opportunity Hub and Student Life. Guests later enjoyed a panel discussion featuring prominent staff members highlighting the impact of student support at U-M. John Pasquale, the Donald R. Shepherd Associate Professor of Conducting and director of the (MMB), closed the 5 6 morning’s festivities with a campus snapshot—“From Band Week to ”—with a little help from MMB drum major Kevin Zhang (Ross School of Business Class of 2018).

1. E. Royster Harper 2. Michael Schwab 3. Bobby Kathuria 4. Wayne Bloch (AB ’84) 5. Richard and Gwen Schwabauer 6. Gordon “Red” Berenson (BBA ’62, MBA ’66), former head coach of the men’s team; Miriam Connolly (AB ’99, MSW ’04), director of the Blavin Scholars Program; CO-INVESTORS Harold Waters (AB ’95, TeachCert ’96), director of the Comprehensive Studies Program 7. Sheree IN THE FUTURE Bloch 8. John Pasquale 9. Paul Blavin (BBA ’86) 10. Kevin Zhang 6 1 7 8 For more photos, check out ldrsnb.st/ParentLeadershipCouncil 7

PING-PONG DIPLOMACY ANN ARBOR, MI | SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 | POWER CENTER CAMPAIGN RECEPTIONS The Power Center played host to a special reception celebrating the 45th anniversary of the ping-pong diplomacy events between the U.S. and China. In 1972—after more than two decades of political In celebration of the university’s bicentennial, U-M hosted a 8 dissociation between the two countries—the Chinese Table Tennis delegation visited Ann Arbor at the series of special campaign receptions with some of its most invitation of the University of Michigan. The events marked a turning point in Sino-American relations, 3 8 committed volunteers from across the United States. President 7 opening the door for what is one of the most important geopolitical alliances in the world today. In Ann 1 2 Mark Schlissel joined guests at all three receptions, inviting them Arbor, President Mark Schlissel welcomed members of the ’72 national teams and other special guests 4 to join in the discourse and explore the collaborative opportunities to commemorate U-M’s small role in fostering a longstanding friendship between the two nations. between U-M, communities, and business—and how these relationships can be leveraged in U-M’s next 100 years. 1. Zheng Huaiying, member of the ’72 Chinese team 2. Nancy Tang; Connie Sweeris, member of the ’72 U.S. team; Eugene Chen, director of the Center for Advanced Models and Translational Sciences and Therapeutics In Detroit, host Karen Davidson (BGS ’89) and guests were joined and the Frederick Huetwell Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine; Dell Sweeris, member of the ’72 U.S. team 8 by special guest Jim Hackett (BGS ’77), president and CEO of Ford 3. S. Jack Hu (MSE ’86, PhD ’90), vice president for research and the J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professor Motor Company, for a fireside chat on the university’s impact of Manufacturing 4. Ken Lieberthal, professor emeritus of business administration; Donald Munro (LSA ’51), 10 in the Midwest and abroad. In San Francisco, Jeanne and Sandy 9 10 professor emeritus of philosophy and Chinese 5. Dell Sweeris; Liang Geliang, member of the ’72 Chinese team 6 9 10 Robertson (BBA ’53, MBA ’54, LLD Hon ’15) welcomed guests at the 6. Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09); Joseph Kolars (MedRes ’89), senior associate dean for education and Pacific-Union Club, where Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf (MSE global initiatives and the Josiah Macy, Jr., Professor of Health Professions Education 7. Ken Lieberthal 8. Wang ’93) was on hand for a conversation on leveraging collaborative Hao, retired Chinese national team member, World 9. Wang Jiarui, Chairman of China Soong Ching opportunities in the university’s third century. And in New York City, Ling Foundation 10. S. Jack Hu, Wang Jiarui, President Schlissel 11. Zheng Huaiying; Jan Berris, vice president Victors for Michigan Campaign Chair Stephen Ross (BBA ’62, LLD of the National Committee on United States-China relations Hon ’11) and Kara Ross hosted at Hudson Yards. Stephen W. Sanger (MBA ’70), chairman of Wells Fargo & Company and director of 5 7 9 11 See coverage of the event at ldrsnb.st/PingPongDiplomacy Target Corporation and Pfizer Inc., offered remarks on the ways the university’s partnerships with communities and businesses can be leveraged for societal impact—both nationally and globally. STEPHEN M. ROSS ATHLETIC 11 11 12 CAMPUS–SOUTH COMPLEX RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY ANN ARBOR, MI | NOVEMBER 25, 2017 2 STEPHEN M. ROSS ATHLETIC CAMPUS University leaders and coaches greeted U-M donors for a welcoming tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand new Athletics South Competition and 2 Performance Project on the Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus. The state-of-the- 4 5 6 art, 280,000-square-foot facility was made possible by the contributions of U-M’s many generous benefactors. The facility features competition and training spaces, including an indoor track and field facility, a 2,000-seat lacrosse stadium, and an 3 indoor rowing tank. It is now home to over half of the university’s student-athletes.

1. Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Conry, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Hannah Nielsen, Regent Andrea Fischer Newman (AB ’79), Track and Field Co-Head Coach James Henry 9 (BSEd ’80, TeachCert ’90), President Schlissel, Regent Katherine White; 3 4 (BS ’90, MSW ’93, MBA ’05) the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics; Women’s SAN FRANCISCO, CA | OCTOBER 13, 2017 Rowing Head Coach Mark Rothstein (BS ’91), Vice President for Development Jerry May, PACIFIC-UNION CLUB Track and Field Co-Head Coach Jerry Clayton, Men's Soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley 1 4 1 8 2. Jessica Rothstein tests the rowing equipment 3. Robin Berry (AB ’87) 4. Juliann and Jack Ford, Kevin Conry 5. Brian Manoogian (AB ’71), Warde Manuel, Richard Irwin (BS ’83) 6. Chaka Daley chats with guests 7. President Schlissel, Warde Manuel 8. Ed Kengerski of 7 Michigan Sports Television and MGoBlue.com; Mari Snyder Johnson GIVING BLUEDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2017 | WORLDWIDE Student-athletes get their first look at the new facility For U-M's fourth annual 24-hour day of giving, members of the 5 6 ldrsnb.st/SouthComplexTour university community from around the world came together online and through social media to support what they love most about Michigan. In just one day, 8,215 donors from around the world contributed a total of $4.43 million, creating an enormous impact. More than 100 student organizations participated. 2 3 10 11 12 13

1. Giving Blueday made it to Times Square 2. Students take pictures DETROIT, MI — 1. Regent Shauna Ryder Diggs (BS ’91, MD ’94, MedRes NEW YORK CITY, NY — 1. Stephen M. Ross (BBA ’62, LLD Hon ’11) SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 1. Steve Mollenkopf, President Schlissel 2. Jon with a cutout of Stephen M. Ross (BBA ’62, LLD Hon ’11) 3. Striking a ’98) 2. Frank Legacki (ABEd ’62, TeachCert ’62, MBA ’64) 3. Joel Tauber 2. Kara Ross 3. Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09) 4. Steven Hochberg Keller (BGS ’72, MD ’77, MPH ’96) 3. John Conlin (MBA ’83) 4. Sandy pose at the student event on 4. In North Campus’ Pierpont (BBA ’56, JD ’59, MBA ’63) 4. Alicia Torres 5. Claudia Babiarz 6. Verne (BBA ’83) 5. Nicki Harris 6. Doug Dunn (BSEMech ’67), Maryellen Robertson 5. Daniel Bergeson (JD ’82) 6. Ryan Ringholz (BFA ’97) Commons, students write down which area of U-M they would most Istock (AB ’62, MBA ’63) 7. Karen Davidson 8. Regent Katherine White, Feeley 7. William Ginsberg 8. Inger Ginsberg 9. Yoko and Gregory 7. Jose Mejia (BSEIO ’82) 8. Trish Turner-McConnell (AB ’77) 9. Seyonne like to support with a $50 gift Ethan Davidson (AB ’98) 9. Regent Denise Ilitch (AB ’77) 10. Larry (AB ’88) Margolies 10. Andrea Kmetz-Sheehy (AB ’81) 11. Bruce Kang (AB ’94) 10. John Denniston (AB ’80, JD ’83) 11. Mary Murphy Leinweber (LSA ’60, Ross ’77) 11. President Schlissel, Jim Hackett Zenkel (BBA ’52) 12. President Schlissel, Stephen W. Sanger Conlin 12. Thomas McConnell 13. Ken Pelowski (BSE ’81, MBA ’87) 1 7 8 Thank you for your participation in a record-setting day ldrsnb.st/GBd2017ThankYou MILESTONE REUNION CELEBRATORY DINNER ANN ARBOR, MI | OCTOBER 27, 2017 | MICHIGAN LEAGUE Alumni observing their milestone reunions kicked off Homecoming Weekend with a host of activities on Friday afternoon, finishing with a celebratory dinner at the Michigan League. The classes of 1957, ’67, ’77, ’87, ’97, and 2007 gathered to reunite with old classmates and welcome new friends as the UMich200 Fall Festival began on Ingalls Mall. Alumni celebrating their 50th 1 2 reunion or beyond were awarded milestone anniversary pins commemorating their reunion. Following the reception, the HAILstorm! light show began on 1. Al (MBA ’65, PhD ’70) and Linda the facade of the Rackham Building. Guests gathered to enjoy the nighttime (BMus ’67, TeachCert ’67, MMus ’69) 3D projection mapping celebrating 200 years of U-M history. Smith, Robert (AB ’67, TeachCert ’67, AM ’68, PhD ’74) and Maria Chapel, Joan (AB ’67, TeachCert ’67, PhD ’73) and Skip (JD ’73) Kessler 2. William Brinkerhoff (BSEIO ’87, MBA ’89, MSE ’89), Carole (ABEd ’68, TeachCert ’68, AM ’72) and Marc (BS ’67, MS ’69, PhD ’74) Firestone, Kathleen Sample 3 4 (MBA ’89) 3. Bill (BSE ’65) and Lucy (BSN ’67, MS ’94) Hallock, Jennifer Wilson Saye (BSN ’67) and Larry Saye 4. James (AB ’67) and June Mansfield, Susan (AB ’67, TeachCert ’68) and Roger (MBA ’68) Lumpp 5. Doug Dunn (BSEMech ’67) and Jill Fasbender Dunn (BS ’67), Jim Toreson (BSE ’67, MSE ’68), Bob Pierce (AB ’83) 6. Bill (AB ’63) and Donna (BS ’62) Ronsaville, Jeanette Green (AB ’67, AM ’70) 7. Dinu Taraza, Naeim Henein For the full HAILstorm! experience, visit ldrsnb.st/HAILstorm2017 (PhD ’57) 8. Merrie Carlock (BS ’77, 5 6 MLArch ’83), John Costa (BS ’87, MArch ’89) 9. Carol Strom (BSEd ’57, TeachCert ’57), Patricia Gonser (BSEd ’57, TeachCert ’57), Margaret Collinge (BSEd ’57, TeachCert ’57) 10. Steve Lindberg, Barbara Inyan Epstein (BS ’67), Frank (AB ’67, JD ’75, MILS ’95) and Elizabeth (AB ’68, TeachCert ’68, AM ’70) Richardson

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REGENTS’ AND PRESIDENT’S HOMECOMING TAILGATE ANN ARBOR, MI | OCTOBER 28, 2017 | CRISLER CENTER At Crisler Center, President Mark Schlissel and the Regents of the University welcomed fans, friends, and alumni for a special tailgate and reception. Guests enjoyed music, food, and games alongside U-M faculty and staff. The U-M Dance and Cheer teams were on hand to keep maize and blue spirits high in anticipation of 2 3 4 the day’s game. Historical displays also offered guests a look into U-M’s storied past in celebration of the university’s bicentennial. Following the tailgate, the Wolverines met the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers at . “The Victors” could be heard resonating from the Big House as Michigan ultimately prevailed, 35-14. 1 1. Annette Martin (BSEd ’61, TeachCert ’61) 2. Audrey Hunt (COE Class of 2018), Jenni Jasperse (COE Class of 2018), Jennifer Barker (LSA Class of 2018), Jenna Roby (LSA Class of 2018) 3. David S. Evans (AB ’85) 4. Laurie 7 McCauley, the William K. and Mary Anne Najjar Professor and dean of the School of Dentistry and professor in the Department of Pathology at the U-M Medical School 5. Martin Philbert, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; Congresswoman Debbie Dingell 6. Grace Meng (AB ’97), Tyler Kye, Wayne Kye, Brandon Kye 7. Alec Gallimore, the Robert J. Vlasic 5 9 Dean of Engineering, the Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Professor, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of aerospace engineering 8. President Schlissel greets guests 9. Lea Follis, Joan Warrington (AM ’67, EdS ’69, PhD ’77) with the U-M Dance Team 10. Tom Skinner (AM ’57, PhD ’63) and Marlis Mann 11. Aurora Sevilla (AM ’57), Delia Rayos (AM ’59)

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1 2 3 1 2 3 DAVID B. HERMELIN AWARD BARBOUR SCHOLAR TAILGATE FOR FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION TAMPA, FL | JANUARY 1, 2018 | RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM Ann Arbor, MI | October 27, 2017 | ANN ARBOR, MI | OCTOBER 23-24, 2017 The maize and blue faithful traveled to sunny Tampa, Florida, for the Wolverines’ clash with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the RACKHAM GRADUATE SCHOOL 4 2018 Outback Bowl. Outside of Raymond James Stadium, fans, friends, The David B. Hermelin Award for Fundraising Volunteer The Hermelin Award is presented annually to volunteers whose The Rackham Graduate School celebrated the 100-year anniversary of and alumni gathered for a special pregame tailgate hosted by the Alumni Leadership was established in 2004 to recognize outstanding fundraising efforts for Michigan exemplify the dedication David the Barbour Scholarship throughout 2017. On October 23 and 24, Barbour Association of the University of Michigan. Despite the rain, the Michigan fundraising volunteers whose commitment to and support of Hermelin showed to the university until his death in 2000. This Scholars from the past and present gathered in Ann Arbor to share their Marching Band kept spirits high leading up to the game. The Wolverines experiences and look to the future of the education of Asian women. 4 the University of Michigan reflects the standards set by the late year’s award ceremony welcomed recipients and guests at the would ultimately fall in a close contest with the Gamecocks, 19-26. As part of the centennial celebration, Barbour alumnae and scholars David B. Hermelin (BBA ’58, LLD Hon ’00). Michigan Union during Homecoming Weekend. participated in multiple events and panels to share their experiences 1. Roy Wilbanks and Cynthia Wilbanks (AB ’73, TeachCert ’73), vice president traveling across the globe to earn a University of Michigan education. 5 A tireless and exuberant volunteer and major fundraiser for The university is proud to recognize this year’s Hermelin for government relations; S. Jack Hu (MSE ’86, PhD ’90), vice president for Michigan for more than two decades, Hermelin served on the Award recipients: Joan Edgar Evans and David Evans of Chicago; research, the J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professor of Manufacturing; Jun Du 1. YuQing Wu (PhD ’04); Toby J. Teorey, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering; Juliette national committee for U-M’s campaign in the 1980s and was Dr. Yu-Chun “Peter” Fan of Taipei, Taiwan; John Greene of Teorey 2. Rong Chen (AM ’03, PhD ’07) 3. Meera Sampath (PhD ’95), Heasook Rhee (MMus ’81, AMusD ’85), 2. Guests join in singing "The Victors" 3. Eli Gould; Warde Manuel (BS ’90, MSW Niloufar Emami (MS ’15, Taubman College Class of 2018), Wing Li (PhD ’90), and Amrita Dhar (Rackham ’93, MBA ’05), the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics 4. Kevin Zhang (Ross a major gifts co-chair of the campaign steering committee for ; John Nannes of Washington, D.C.; Irving Stenn, Jr. of Graduate School Class of 2018) 4. Michael J. Solomon, interim dean of the Rackham Graduate School and School of Business Class of 2018), Olivia Negris (LSA Class of 2018), Shaelyn the billion-dollar Campaign for Michigan in the 1990s. He also Chicago; and Trish Turner-McConnell of Atherton, California. professor of chemical engineering; Meera Sampath 5. Liza Dominguez (MS ’89), Mauricia Borromeo (MMus ’73) Albrecht (College of Engineering Class of 2018) 5. Guests pose for a photo served as co-chair of the Detroit Major Gifts Committee. For more on the life and Legacy of David B. Hermelin, For more photos, visit ldrsnb.st/BarbourScholars 5 See more from the Wolverines’ trip to Tampa visit ldrsnb.st/HermelinAward2017 at ldrsnb.st/OutbackBowlTailgate AWARD RECIPIENTS

The most rewarding aspect of being donors and volunteers has been being involved in groundbreaking Volunteer work gives me an excuse to come back to Ann Arbor every year to meet another group initiatives in areas such as life-saving health care, teacher training, mental health access, and of enthusiastic and aspiring law students, to meet alums who also treasure their years at Michigan, programs for students who have been in foster care. The experience of working with people who and to assure that future generations will have the same opportunity I did to study and learn at this have the potential to truly transform lives inspires us every day. wonderful university.

David Evans and Joan Edgar Evans John M. Nannes CHICAGO, ILLINOIS BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Chicago residents David Evans (BGS ’85), The Louis Evans Chair in U.S. History in LSA, John M. Nannes (BBA ’70, JD ’73) of Washington, accepting the challenge can direct $250 to chairman of Glencoe Diversified Holdings, named in honor of David’s grandfather, was D.C., has combined a distinguished legal career any student organization of their choice, and Joan Evans (AB ’87), director of the endowed by the Evanses in 2005. Joan and in private practice and government service in exchange for committing to support Prosper Road Foundation, effect positive David support the Evans Child Behavior Health with unwavering support for the U-M Law the school annually with contributions change through their involvement with the Clinic and the Blavin Scholars program. In School over the past 44 years. He previously of their own after graduation. Over 3,000 University of Michigan. They host events, 2013, they launched the TRAILS initiative at chaired the school’s Annual Fund and students have taken the 3L Challenge since inspire U-M alumni and friends to give, the Depression Center, bringing mental health currently chairs the school’s Victors for it was instituted over 20 years ago, making and share expertise with university leaders. care to school-age children and adolescents Michigan campaign. To introduce students it one of the most successful fundraising They support the U-M Depression Center; throughout Michigan. The Evanses believe to the importance of alumni giving, John programs for the Law School. C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital; the School of passionately in the university’s capacity to tackle conceived and funded the 3L Challenge Education/TeachingWorks; the College of the world’s most urgent problems and to help for third-year law students. Students Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA); Camp young people achieve their fullest potential. Michigania; and the Athletic Department.

John and Carole Nannes

My reward for volunteering for Michigan is knowing that these efforts help to bring a broader I volunteer to help make Michigan the best university in the world and to help establish a scholarship education and experience for outstanding applicants and students. These are the young men and for future students from Taiwan to be able to receive the best education and to enjoy the wonderful women who will, in the future, be our leaders in making U-M a greater institution and the world a Michigan experience that I had years ago! better place.

Dr. Yu-Chun “Peter” Fan Irving Stenn, Jr. TAIPEI, TAIWAN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Chairman of Wytte International, Dr. opportunity to travel throughout Asia to A respected art ambassador and Chicago standing as the number one public Yu-Chun “Peter” Fan (MSE ’77, PhD ’82) attend university events such as the Pan Asia attorney, Irving Stenn, Jr. (AB ’52, JD ’55) university art museum in the country. At of Taipei, Taiwan, is the first international Alumni Reunion and connect with alumni has been an enduring champion for the the Law School, he joined his father to alumnus honored with the Hermelin Award. from near and far. He constantly encourages University of Michigan Museum of Art establish the Irving Stenn, Jr. Award, now Serving as chairman of the U-M Alumni his fellow alumni to support the university, (UMMA) and the U-M Law School for one of the most prestigious awards for Association of Taiwan for the past six years, whether with time, talents, or financial years. As an advocate for the arts, Irving graduating law students. Decades later, Peter has brought the spirit of Michigan to resources. To better engage with alumni serves as a member of UMMA’s National Irving Jr. endowed a scholarship for law Taiwan, reacquainting alumni with their in the region, Peter recently spearheaded a Leadership Council. In 2013, he was students who exhibit leadership and show alma mater through club functions, annual scholarship fundraising effort for the U-M honored at the inaugural UMMA Glow, great promise to contribute meaningfully dinners, and other networking events. As Alumni Association of Taiwan. the museum’s celebration of art leadership. to the school’s community through a loyal U-M supporter, Peter has had the With service spanning two campaigns, engagement with classmates and faculty, Irving has helped solidify UMMA’s and through extracurricular activities.

Irving Stenn, Jr. and Judith Male

A key reward of being a development volunteer is the many well-developed personal relationships I grew up in a small town in Michigan and couldn’t attend college without receiving scholarship cultivated over decades. The ongoing interaction and collaboration with alumni, scholarship assistance. Michigan changed my life when they offered me a scholarship. I have established recipients, faculty, and staff is meaningful and motivating. My love for this university is expressed scholarships to give students the same life-changing opportunity given to me. Working as a through volunteering and supporting the development process. volunteer enables me to support Michigan and to develop wonderful friendships.

John Greene Trish Turner-McConnell DENVER, COLORADO ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA

John Greene (BS ’63, MS ’70) of Denver of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Trish Turner-McConnell (AB ’77) lives on the President’s Advisory Group, the began serving the university in 1972, Advisory Board, John was recognized in Atherton, California, and is a retired Provost International Committee, and the supporting students and lending knowledge with the department’s highest honor—the marketing executive for a number of University of Michigan Museum of Art to multiple boards and councils. John spent Distinguished Alumni Award—in 2016. software startups. She serves as the (UMMA) National Advisory Committee. She six years on the Dean’s Advisory Council at Through the M. Jean Greene Scholarship co-chair of the San Francisco/Bay Area recently served on the search committee for the College of Literature, Science, and the Fund and the Greene Family Scholarship campaign Council for U-M’s Victors for UMMA’s next director. Trish’s leadership, Arts, and recruited supporters as a member Fund, John’s generosity has come full circle, Michigan Campaign. She has endowed expertise, and passion have made her a of the Colorado Campaign Leadership inspiring one scholarship recipient to begin scholarships in U-M’s College of Literature, strong advocate for the university’s mission Council. A founding member and chair her own philanthropic efforts on campus. Science, and the Arts for transfer students in higher education. from community colleges. She serves

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