THEDEVEL CAMPAIGNO FORPMENT MSU S Spring 2006

MCDONALD SHARES SUCCESS WITH $8.4 MILLION GIFT TO BROAD SCHOOL

ruce E. McDonald (Business, ’62) Michigan. Mr. McDonald’s leadership set recently documented one of the standards for development of dealerships and B largest gifts made to The Eli mobile home parks. Broad College of Business. His In 1962, Bruce entered the family business. $8.4 million planned gift will benefit the college By 1968, he started a division called McDonald in stages through a series of charitable trusts. Mobile Offices, Inc. converting used mobile The gift will support three endowed funds for homes into office trailers. Bruce is credited student scholarships, the Study Abroad Program with pioneering modular buildings for the and a Dean’s Discretionary Fund. “I’ve always banking industry. Over time, the company and believed in the importance of helping students its product line has steadily grown. In 1993, obtain a quality college education,” Bruce said. the Modular Building Institute, a national “The education I received at MSU has impacted organization, recognized Bruce McDonald with my success in life and I wanted to give back.” its Outstanding Achievement Award for his Bruce, president of McDonald Modular contributions to the modular building industry. Solutions, has been involved in a family owned The company has evolved around a primary goal business for more than 44 years. His father, said Bruce, “to provide our customers with the Franklyn E. McDonald, was the founder of best quality product and the best service that we McDonald Trailer Sales. He delivered his first can give at a competitive price.” travel trailer in 1932 called a “Covered Wagon.” Bruce was impressed with the university’s Recognizing the product’s use for domestic commitment to providing students with a study living as well as recreation, Mr. McDonald abroad experience. “To be able to provide students opened his first mobile home/travel trailer with the opportunity to study abroad and learn dealership in metro Detroit. Within several about our global economy is a tremendous bonus years the company became McDonald Mobile to their educational experience and something Homes, Inc. with six dealerships throughout Bruce McDonald, pictured on his yacht. I’m particularly excited about,” he said. continued on page 2

MSU College Of Law President Endows Professorships With $4 Million Gift

$1.2 B lifton E. and Carolyn Haley of encourage other Drummond Island, Michigan, have contributions.” $1.1 B C made a planned gift commitment of The gift was $1.0 B $4 million to the Michigan State announced at a $900 M University College of Law to establish the college’s gala celebration first endowed chairs. The Clifton E. Haley Chair of MSU’s $800 M in Business Law and the Carolyn Haley Chair in sesquicentennial $700 M Law will provide a stipend and additional program on October 21. $600 M funds for the professors chosen for the distinction, Clifton Haley with recipients selected based on demonstrated serves on the $500 M excellence in research and teaching. In addition, President’s $400 M the gift will establish two endowed scholarships Campaign for entering students with exceptional academic Cabinet for $300 M credentials. The Campaign $200 M “Carolyn and I have been pleased to be a part of for MSU. Clifton and Carolyn Haley $100 M the growth of MSU College of Law,” said Haley, “The university the law college’s current president and a 1961 appreciates the generous contribution of Clif and $0 graduate. “The affiliation with MSU has expanded Carolyn Haley,” noted President Lou Anna K. CAMPAIGN GOAL: $1.2 BILLION opportunities for my alma mater and its current Simon. “Not only have they been instrumental in STATUS TO GOAL: $1.101 BILLION students. We hope our gift will help to advance the growth of the MSU College of Law, they have

As of February 5, 2006 the college’s bright future and that it will made significant contributions to the university.

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SIMON ENCOURAGES Haley continued from cover I am pleased that the Haleys’ gift will enable the law college to extend the opportunities it provides SUPPORT TO MEET FIRST for talented faculty and students.” “The Haleys’ contribution will enable the law college to build its academic program in new NEH CHALLENGE GRANT dimensions. That the Haleys established the first endowed chairs at MSU Law College is indicative of Clif Haley’s dynamic leadership over the years,” FOR SYMPOSIUM said Terence L. Blackburn, dean and professor of law. “Clif ’s vision has enabled the college to he National Endowment for the have only until January of 2008 to raise the $1.5 mil- boldly move into its second century of service and Humanities (NEH) awarded lion to match 3:1 the $500,000 offered by the NEH.” education. These gifts will enable us to retain, T Michigan State University a challenge Initial goals have been met. Michael Stein attract, and support some of the very best law grant in 2004—a first for MSU—to (Political Science,’72; Honors, ’72), CEO of Peach professors and students in the nation.” create an endowment for the Symposium on Corporation in Bingham Farms and a member of the Clif Haley, former chairperson of the board Science, Reason and Modern Democracy. MSU symposium’s board of advisors, made the $100,000 and chief executive officer of Budget Rent-a-Car was one of only 17 institutions, and one of only gift that, alone, fulfilled the first year’s goal. During Corp., is now owner and president of the two universities, to receive such a grant that year. the second year, the Pittsburgh-based Sarah Scaife Drummond Island Resort and Conference Center Additionally, MSU was one of only four to earn Foundation provided $100,000. With its mission to on Drummond Island where he and his wife, a the We the People award, a unique recognition for support policy programs addressing major domestic former Michigan teacher and assistant principal model programs that advance the study and teaching and international issues, the foundation had assisted of a Chicago inner-city school, reside. of American history and culture. the symposium before. An additional $25,000 Clif Haley became a member of the college’s The symposium—also known as the LeFrak came from Alan Ackerman (Political Science, ’68; Board of Trustees in 1997, served as vice president Forum—was established in 1989 in the College of MLIR, ’71), partner of the Detroit-area law firm of from 1998 to 2002, and assumed the presidency Social Science’s Department Ackerman & Ackerman. Donald Bowersox (Political of the college in 2001. He has served on the of Political Science. As a Science, ’54; M.B.A., ’58; Ph.D. Business, ’60), The board’s executive, development, marketing and center for research, debate, John H. McConnell University Professor of Business recruitment, and finance committees in addition to and education on the theory Administration in The Eli Broad College of serving as a director of the law college’s foundation and practice of modern Business, and his wife, Terry Bowersox (Education, board. democracy, the symposium ’69; M.A., Education, ’74), gave $15,000. Hundreds “Clifton Haley has been an extraordinary leader has sponsored more than 200 of alumni and friends who are making gifts, in part at the school for many years,” emphasized David campus lectures, hosted more through the college’s annual fund campaign, are Porteous, chairperson of the MSU Board of than a dozen international helping complete the second year’s $350,000 goal. Trustees. “He brings a strong commitment and conferences, funded fellow- President Lou Anna K. Simon invites others to enthusiasm to the law school together with a keen ships, and overseen many join in. “The NEH award is the most prestigious financial mind. This gift provides a lasting legacy publications. given nationally for programs of this kind. It is path- of his dedication.” “The NEH award is a breaking for MSU and exemplifies the academic As an MSU Law adjunct faculty member, challenge, however,” strength of Team MSU,” she said. “We will meet the Haley teaches mergers and acquisitions. He has Donald and Terry Bowersox, remarked Political Science challenge set for us – with your help.” been an adjunct professor in the master of business whose gift has helped meet Professor Arthur Melzer, administration programs at Lake Superior State MSU’s NEH challenge. who founded the symposium To learn more about the Symposium on Science, Reason University in Sault Ste. Marie and the University along with Richard Zinman, and Modern Democracy, the challenge grant from the of South Carolina, lecturing on strategy, corporate University Distinguished Professor of political theory National Endowment for the Humanities, or how to finance and the role of a CEO. in James Madison College, and Jerry Weinberger, make a gift that helps meet the Challenge, please contact In addition to his law degree, Haley received an professor and former chair of political science. Sarah Blom, director of development for the College of honorary doctor of laws degree from MSU Emphasized Marietta Baba, dean of the college, “we Social Science, at (517) 432-1802 or [email protected] College of Law in 1993. In 2003, Haley received a bachelor of arts degree in interdisciplinary human- ities from the MSU College of Arts and Letters, where he maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point Developments is published by: average. University Development MSU College of Law was founded as the Detroit College of Law in 1891. To extend its Michigan State University McDonald continued from cover commitment to educational excellence, the college 4700 South Hagadorn Road, Suite 220 affiliated with MSU in 1995 and moved to cam- East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 Eli Broad College of Business Dean Bob pus in 1997. The move enabled the law college (517) 355-8257 Duncan is pleased that Bruce’s gift will benefit to build state-of-the-art facilities and to provide several areas of the college. “Having the ability the benefits of a Big Ten campus to its students, Charles H. Webb, Vice President to use discretionary funds can boost our ability faculty and alumni. for University Development to attract the best and brightest faculty to our The law college strengthened its affiliation Marti K.S. Heil, Associate Vice President campus,” he said. “Attracting the brightest stu- with MSU in 2004, becoming more closely and Director of Development dents and providing opportunities for studying aligned academically. The association between abroad also contributes to making the college Marketing Programs: the two schools has led to a comprehensive one of the best in the nation.” interdisciplinary legal education program. Today, Linda Dunn, Assistant Director/Editor For over 70 years, McDonald Modular the college is one of only two private law schools Rick Seguin, Assistant Director Solutions has been an innovator in the modular to be affiliated with a major international research Bob Thomas, Director space industry. With Bruce at the helm, the university. Bob Brent, University Artist company continues to grow and prosper. Bruce’s Christina Schaffer, Editorial Assistant gift to MSU will ensure that the Broad School For more information about making a gift to the Randy Brown, Webmaster continues to grow and prosper to benefit future MSU College of Law, contact Janet Kreger at (517) Alicia Crandall, Assistant Director students, the state of Michigan and beyond. 355-8257, ext. 283. For more information about Becky Miller, Assistant making a planned gift, contact Dan Chegwidden at For more information about making a gift to (517) 355-8257, ext. 212. Karen Peterson, Assistant the Broad School, contact Cathy Hicks at (517) Michigan State University is an affirmative- 432-7440. For more information about making a action, equal-opportunity institution. planned gift, contact the Office of Planned Giving at (517) 353-9268.

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DeLapa Samaritan Foundation Funds Endowment For RCPD RESOURCE CENTER FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:MAXIMIZING POTENTIAL—ADVANCING EXCELLENCE

ichigan State University’s Resource Judy and Jim have a long and distinguished accomplish- Center for Persons with Disabilities history of supporting a diverse array of programs ments begin M (RCPD) is pleased to announce the at MSU. Some of their efforts have included a with a helping establishment of the Samaritan generous gift to establish the Judith A. DeLapa hand some- Scholar Awards provided through a generous gift Perennial Gardens and another gift to RCPD to where along from the Samaritan Foundation. The foundation, fund the Samaritan Technological Advancements the way. The established by alumni Judy and Jim DeLapa, has in Reading (STAR) program. The STAR program generosity aided in funding various programs at RCPD. The strengthens the effectiveness of electronic text shown here Samaritan Scholar Awards will provide much materials for students with print-related disabilities. is incredibly needed annual scholarships to MSU students with Judy and Jim’s commitment to MSU has also come significant to disabilities. in the form of service with Jim serving for many all of us.” RCPD Director Michael Hudson recognizes the years on the MSU Foundation’s Board of Directors. Judy and importance of endowing scholarships for students Judy and Jim, who met while attending MSU, Jim hope that with disabilities and expressed his gratitude for the were both aided in their education by scholarships. their initial gift DeLapas’ most recent contribution. He explained, This made it especially meaningful to the DeLapas to the new “Judy and Jim value the vast potential of our students to be able to financially support students through scholarship with disabilities and for this confidence and generous endowed scholarships. endowment gift, we will maintain a permanent focus on these Of their ability to now contribute to the will inspire Judy and Jim DeLapa attributes through the Samaritan Scholar Fund and education of others, Judy had this to say: “How other members the generations of leaders who will grow out of this is an investment different than a handout? An of the Spartan investment.” investment is something that pays dividends. Each community to give back. Working with RCPD Since 2002, through the Samaritan Foundation, year when I speak at the Awards Ceremony for the Director Michael Hudson, the DeLapas will the DeLapas have provided five annual scholarships Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, I embark on an initiative to encourage others to to students with disabilities and financial need. The emphasize the expectation that someday, when the give to the Samaritan Scholar Awards. “The endowed nature of the Samaritan Scholar Awards recipients are in a position to do so, it will be their DeLapas challenge each of us to fully invest in will ensure these important scholarships continue in turn to give back and help pave the way for those helping others reach their educational goals and perpetuity for future Spartan generations. who follow. As for ourselves, we have found no this endowment evidences their work toward that “Over the years, we have given to many different better investment than to provide scholarships outcome,” said Hudson. causes and we shall continue to do so. Increasingly, and opportunities for persons with disabilities to we make a point of investing our charitable dollars maximize their potential.” For more information about making a gift to the as strategically as we invest our other resources” Of their incredible kindness, Hudson said, “The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, contact said Judy. DeLapas remind us all that many of life’s greatest Erin Slayter at (517) 355-7535.

MSU Trustees Give President Raise; Simons Donate Back

he Board of Trustees of Michigan State “In making our gift to the university, Roy and I University established the annual salary directly and appreciatively relate the board’s action T of President Lou Anna K. Simon at to the contributions of all members of ‘Team MSU’ $425,000 in recognition of what board in achieving the progress and the potential they chairperson David Porteous called “exemplary cited. Our gift honors them and thanks them for performance and appropriate market positioning.” these contributions,” Simon said. “There is an excit- Simon immediately announced that she and ing momentum at MSU, as our university confronts her husband, Dr. Roy J. Simon, director of dramatic problems and opportunities in our state, Telecommunication and Transportation Systems nation and beyond—problems and opportunities, at MSU, will donate their salary adjustments for frankly, which we at MSU are specially and some- this year to the university’s capital campaign. times even uniquely positioned to address.” Simon, who on January 1 began her second year as MSU’s 20th president, received an annual salary of $340,000 in her first year in that role. The board resolution specifically cited “The Simons have been leaders in philanthropy some of Simon’s presidential at MSU for more than 30 years,” said Chuck Webb, accomplishments: vice president for University Development. “They have donated to numerous areas across campus, and • Capital campaign success in passing the their generosity has had broad and deep impact.” $1 billion mark; Marti K.S. Heil, associate vice president for University Development, added, “Through 2005, • Reduction of net tuition costs for the the Simons’ generosity to MSU has included more neediest students; than $500,000 in cash gifts, and they are recognized • Momentum in building the College of as members of the university’s prestigious Shaw President Lou Anna K. Simon and Dr. Roy J. Simon, Human Medicine campus in West Society for top-level donors.” director of Telecommunication and Transportation Michigan; “The board is extremely pleased with and Systems. proud of the progress and promise of the Simon • Establishment of the “Boldness by presidency,” Porteous noted. “Consideration of an Design” framework; appropriate market adjustment and a merit increase tion in the past year “slipped to the bottom range” • Increase in federal grants and reflected and responded to the nationally recog- for presidents of public universities in the Big Ten contracts; and nized momentum—from taking MSU ‘from land- and other peer universities, “particularly when grant to world-grant’ to her ‘Boldness by Design’ the deferred compensation of other presidents is • Leadership and support of state and initiatives—that’s been achieved during her tenure.” considered,” Porteous said. He added that Simon’s regional economic and community A resolution framing the action noted that a compensation package is “salary-centered and development efforts. recent board review found that Simon’s compensa- unusually transparent.”

www.givingto.msu.edu 3 ENDOWMENT GIFTS: Leaving A Legacy

he gifts highlighted on these pages have contributed to the total of $309.3 million raised PATRICK & SOWARDS GIFT TO CAM Tfor endowment through The Campaign for MSU as of February 6, 2006. For two years on the first and third Wednesdays of every month, friends and coworkers of Steven Sowards, head of Collections at the MSU Libraries, have gathered during lunch to knit HILL PLANNED GIFT ENDOWS GOLF SCHOLARSHIPS scarves in memory of his wife Patricia Patrick. Patricia worked in the Office of Supportive In December 1989, Douglas W. Hill, Jr. help support the annual operating budgets for Services at MSU. She was committed to working of Elyria, Ohio, created the Douglas W. Hill both programs. Stacy Slobodnik, head coach with students from migrant family backgrounds Golf Scholarship Endowment to benefit of the women’s golf team, said, “Doug Hill’s enrolled through the College Assistance Migrant members of the MSU men’s and women’s golf donation to our programs means so much to Program (CAMP). She nurtured, befriended and teams. The scholarship was initially created by us as he is an alumnus of the men’s team, and mentored those students as they overcame barriers a transfer of IBM stock, which totaled just we can be assured that the golf teams will be to completing their degrees at MSU. over $25,000. Over the years, this endowment in existence in perpetuity. This is a really Patricia had a tradition of personally knitting grew and funded scholarships for members of wonderful gift.” scarves for all CAMP students. Since her death, these teams. This type of financial support will do more librarians including Leslie Behm, Faye Backie, Through the significant generosity of the than alleviate some of the budget constraints Janet Bordner, Wen-ying Lu, Stephanie Perentesis, late Mr. Hill and the realization of a gift for the Department of Intercollegiate Agnes Widder, Terrie Wilson, Jane Arnold, Kathy made possible through Athletics, it will also ensure the future success Ayers and Carolin Sage have knitted one hundred his charitable and national prominence of MSU’s golf scarves. The scarves have been distributed by Rudy bequest, the programs. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ramos in the CAMP office. Douglas W. Ron Mason stated, “this gift will ensure that Sadly, Patricia passed away before she could Hill, Jr. both golf programs will continue to provide a realize her dream of creating a scholarship endow- Scholarship quality experience for our student-athletes and ment in memory of her brother Miles Patrick. Endowment help them maintain winning teams.” Miles was a man of great talent as an artist and a recently Mark Hankins, head coach of the men’s master cook. He followed his lifelong dream of grew by an golf team, reflected on the gift. “Mr. Hill has becoming a head chef in his own restaurant by additional had a long-standing positive impact on moving to Belize. It was the wish of family mem- $1 million. Spartan golf and scholarship. This recent gift bers Jack Patrick, his wife Jill Olson Patrick and Another will immediately enhance the present, and Steven Sowards to honor the memories of both $1.5 million more importantly, secure the future for men’s Patricia and Miles with the creation of a scholar- from Mr. and women’s golf here at Michigan State. Mr. ship endowment for migrant students enrolled in Hill’s estate is Hill’s amazing generosity toward our university CAMP or students whose personal or family expected to be and specifically our student-athletes makes me income falls below the national poverty level. distributed to proud to be a Spartan. I can assure you that Patricia and Miles were caring MSU and received our student-athletes will continue to strive to individuals who The late Doug Hill. by the fund over the uphold the highest standards in golf and acad- course of the next emics that Mr. Hill would expect from them.” year, bringing the total value of the endowed This significant and generous contribution scholarship fund to more than $2.5 million. to the men’s and women’s golf programs Over the years, Doug and the MSU Office displays the importance of intercollegiate of Planned Giving stayed in touch with each athletics within a university and the value of other. His plans for the golf program gave him participation in sport. “Doug Hill obviously great satisfaction, knowing that future student- wanted to ensure that student-athletes were athlete golfers would benefit from his gift. By able to continue participation in a sport, making his gift in the form of a charitable specifically golf, at the intercollegiate level in bequest, Doug knew he would be significantly perpetuity,” noted Mason. reducing, if not eliminating completely, estate Douglas W. Hill was a member and letter taxes applicable to his estate. Doug was winner of the MSU golf team. He graduated pleased with his charitable estate plans as they in 1953 with a B.S. in Economics from allowed him the choice to determine how his The Eli Broad College of Business. After estate would be used. graduation he successfully pursued various The projected $2.5 million allocated for this independent business ventures. Throughout scholarship will ensure that all 10.5 scholar- his business career, Hill always maintained a ships for the men’s and women’s golf teams are significant interest in golf, both as a participant endowed. Any remainder proceeds will go to and spectator. Steven Sowards poses with some of the librarians who continue P

SCHLICHER-BEUTNER ESTABLISHES SPANISH HUMANITIES COLLECTIONS ENDOWMENT

MSU Libraries announces the creation of a new Humanities Collections within the MSU Libraries. the advantages she received by becoming an edu- endowment by former employee Dr. Allaire Her gift will benefit the branches of learning cated individual with the resources that were made Schlicher-Beutner, who worked in the Library concerned with human thought and relations that available by public libraries. Although retired from Reference and Inter-Library Loan Department apply to Hispanic culture, especially literature, university teaching, she is actively involved with the during 1966-71. She is an alumna of MSU, with philosophy, fine arts, language, and history Hispanic community and teaches English as a multiple degrees including: Women’s Physical throughout the Americas, Spain, and the former Second Language at her church. Education, ’58; Teaching Guidance and colonies of New Spain. MSU Libraries Director Cliff Haka expressed his Counseling, M.A., ’59; Spanish, M.A., ’63; and Allaire’s interest in the Spanish language and appreciation for the endowment. “We are thoroughly Spanish, Ph.D., ’74. culture developed while serving in the Peace Corps grateful to be the recipients of Allaire’s thoughtful Through a charitable bequest, Schlicher-Beutner in Uruguay and traveling throughout South bequest, which will augment our ability to provide created an endowment to support the Spanish America. She credits her dedication to libraries to critical resources for scholars,” he said.

4 www.givingto.msu.edu MP REALIZES SCHOLARSHIP DREAM FOSTER MAKES GIFT OF “MAIN STREET” LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST

“I had a dilemma,” Vince Foster said. “I Vince contributed a portion of his owner- certainly had the assets to make a very signifi- ship position in the Main Street Mezzanine cant gift to MSU, but a number of them Fund, an SBIC partnership that makes invest- were restricted in various ways either due to ments in the form of mezzanine financing corporate structure or issues I with equity participation. This have as a director of several gift has an initial value of publicly-held companies. After $163,000, and by the time the several months of brainstorm- fund closes in eight to ten years ing, MSU and I were able to the value is anticipated to be in come up with a way for me to excess of $750,000. make a significant gift.” Vince’s gift will create the That was the story recently Main Street Capital Partners shared by Vince Foster Intellectual Capital Endow- (Accounting, ’78), who has ment for the Department of had considerable success as a Accounting and Information private equity investor in the Systems in The Eli Broad Sister and brother Patricia and Miles Patrick. years since he left his role as Vince College of Business and The director of mergers and acqui- Foster Eli Broad Graduate School willingly faced and overcame obstacles to pursue sitions at Arthur Andersen. of Management. This fund their personal dreams and make better lives for His Houston-based firm, will support recruitment and themselves and their families. The Patricia Patrick Main Street Capital Partners, manages retention of accounting faculty, and provide and Miles Patrick Memorial Scholarship private investment funds that have invested for support of faculty research activities. Endowment, created in their honor, will be award- in over 30 middle market companies using “What excites me most about this gift,” ed as scholarships during the junior year because it funds committed by institutions and high net said Vince, “is the possibility that other private is a critical time for students when study in their worth individuals in a limited partnership equity investors and fund managers will take academic majors places increased demands on format. He certainly knows his way around a advantage of the work we have done and their personal resources. It is the hope of Steven, balance sheet and with MSU’s help was able make gifts they had not thought of, with the Jack and Jill that this endowment will help MSU to come up with a way to make a significant help of the structure we developed with MSU.” students realize their dreams and establish a lasting asset-based gift. legacy in memory of Patricia and Miles for a purpose that is dear to the hearts of both families.

SCHABERG $1.5 MILLION GIFT CREATES ACCOUNTING CHAIR

Alumnus Robert W. Schaberg has created a common interest in providing affordable the first endowed chair in the Department housing and utilizing earnings from VNHC of Accounting and Information Systems in to support community projects. Anna Lou The Eli Broad College of Business through a is responsible for the company’s grants and commitment from the Virginia Nonprofit gifting programs. Bob and Anna Lou serve Housing Coalition (VNHC). The nonprofit on a number of community boards and they, organization has agreed to make gifts to as well as all other board members, serve Michigan State University in the amount of VNHC voluntarily. Bob has spent the $1,500,000 to support the Ernest W. and majority of the last 10 years building VNHC, Robert W. Schaberg an accomplishment for which he is extremely Endowed Chair in and justifiably proud. Accounting. As a nonprofit, VNHC has been able to After graduating purchase housing properties from ACOV at with an accounting affordable prices, renovate them and rent degree from MSU in them to low and moderate income families. 1964, Bob worked for To date, the organization has supported Lybrand, Ross Bros. numerous philanthropic projects, including a Patricia’s tradition of knitting scarves for CAMP students. & Montgomery scholarship program for children living in its (LRB&M) in Detroit. housing communities. After a few years of Bob was raised in Lansing and graduated experience, he earned from Sexton High School before attending an M.B.A. from MSU. He is highly complimentary of the Wayne State University education he received at MSU. He speaks Robert Schaberg and then resumed fondly of his parents, Ernest and Vernita, and working for LRB&M. credits them for raising him right and provid- In 1972, he began working for Amurcon ing him the values he has today. Bob provides Corporation in Michigan. After five years, evidence of this appreciation by including his Amurcon supported him in a move to father’s name in the endowment title. Ernest Virginia where he established Amurcon was raised on a farm near Vassar, Michigan, Corporation of Virginia (ACOV). Bob has but in the mid-1930s moved to Lansing. Allaire served as president of this company since its With his brother Arthur and six Dietrich Schlicher- inception and is now its sole stockholder. brothers, they owned Schaberg-Dietrich Beutner and In the early 1990s, Bob created VNHC to Hardware Company. Over time they bought her husband, support a philanthropic focus. He and his other companies, including Vandervoorts, a the late Harvey wife, Anna Lou, recruited a board that shared former supplier of sports equipment to MSU. F. Beutner.

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RENOVATIONS,GROUNDBREAKINGS & DEDICATIONS ichigan State University was the Green Meadow Farm near Elsie, Michigan. dedicated. This facility includes a state-of-the- recipient of several generous The center addresses a growing shortage of art Animal Cancer Care Clinic where students M gifts during The Campaign for large-animal veterinarians and the need to and faculty will participate in clinical trials and MSU. These gifts have enabled prepare such veterinarians with knowledge of conduct basic research on naturally occurring new research and teaching opportunities, which the management, business and personnel aspects cancers in animals. have necessitated new buildings and renovations. of large dairy farms, as well as medical and On November 18, a groundbreaking ceremony Marshall-Adams Hall, home of the biological aspects of cow health. was held for the Energy & Automotive Research Department of Economics, was dedicated on The Matilda R. Wilson Pegasus Critical Care Laboratories (EARL). Once constructed, the October 1, 2005, after several years of renova- Center dedication took place on September 30. facility will include two large test cells, control tions to the building. These renovations were rooms, fuel rooms, prep rooms made possible by a $6 million gift from former and a cold room. A conference MSU Trustee Randall Pittman and his wife center will provide a first-class environment for conducting short courses, holding lectures, and offering seminars of interest to academia, industry and government. There also will be energy labs, and a Powertrain lab. Once EARL is complete, MSU will have one of only a few such labs in the country.

(l to r) Joel Ferguson, vice chairman, MSU Board of Trustees; MSU Provost Kim Wilcox; David Stephens, treasurer of the Matilda R.Wilson Fund; Dean Lonnie King, College of Veterinary Medicine; David M. The newly renovated Marshall-Adams Hall was dedicated Hempstead, president of the Matilda R.Wilson Fund; on October 1, 2005. MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon; MSU Trustee Dolores Cook; and David Porteous, chairman, MSU Mary, in honor of the late Walter Adams, MSU Board of Trustees. president emeritus. The College of Veterinary Medicine had This specialized new facility enables the three dedications in 2005. In July, a dedication college to provide intensive care to critically ceremony officially opened the MSU Training ill horses and farm animals, teach veterinary Center for Dairy Professionals, located at the students about the proper diagnosis and treatment of stricken animals, and conduct research that will lead to EARL Groundbreaking: (left to right) Roy H. Link; future improvements in the Dawn I. Link; Richard Brown; Vance Zanardelli, Ford treatment of animals. Motor Company; Eann Patterson, chairperson; and Satish On October 28, the Center Udpa, acting dean, College of Engineering; Lou Anna K. Simon, MSU president; Dolores Cook, MSU Board of for Comparative Oncology was Trustees; Jeri Ojeda, General Motors Corporation; Kim Wilcox, MSU provost.

The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the MSU Training Main entrance of the College Center for Dairy Professionals at Green Meadow Farms took place on of Veterinary Medicine’s new July 12, 2005 in Elsie, Michigan. Among those participating in the ribbon Animal Cancer Care Clinic, cutting ceremony were President Lou Anna K. Simon, Trustee David Phase I of the Center for Porteous, Veterinary Medicine Acting Dean J.D. Krehbiel, CANR Dean Comparative Oncology. Jeff Armstrong, and representatives from Land O’Lakes Purina Feeds, LLC, GreenStone Farm Credit Services and Green Meadow Farms.

Simon At Rockefeller Center

Bill (Business & Honors, ’68) and Joanne (Education, ’70) Church, and Gary (CANR, ’59, ’60) and Eiko (not pictured) Seevers co-hosted a reception honoring MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon at the Rockefeller Center in New York City on November 29, 2005. Eighty-eight Spartans welcomed President Simon to the Rainbow Room, where she spoke to NYC area alumni and friends about the latest happenings at MSU.

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n January 11, 2006, President Lou RESIDENT S Anna K. Simon and Dr. Roy J. Simon, P ’ O director of Telecommunication and Transportation Systems, hosted the BASKETBALL annual President’s Basketball Reception at the Berkowitz Basketball Complex Auxiliary Gymnasium in the Breslin Center. Over 600 RECEPTION donors attended the event honoring MSU All- American and recently retired NBA All-Star Steve Smith, who is also national co-chair of HONORS The Campaign for MSU.Several members of Steve’s family were present, including his wife Millie and their two children. (left to right) Joel Ferguson, STEVE SMITH Master of Ceremonies Terry Braverman intro- Gregory Eaton and Steve Smith duced President Simon, MSU Board of Trustees enjoy a laugh at the reception. Chairperson David Porteous, Athletic Director Ron Mason, Pershing High School Head Women’s Principal Lisa Phillips was Basketball presented with a portrait of Coach Joanne Steve to hang in the high P. M c Callie school, and she talked about and Head Steve’s commitment to giving Steve Smith poses Men’s back to his high school with Jack Davis. Basketball community. Steve shared Coach memories of his time spent at Tom Izzo as MSU, and emphasized to those gathered that they spoke to being a Spartan remains with you always. He the crowd. also commented that his love and respect for his mother was the impetus to donate to and name Sparty poses Steve Smith poses with Pershing High the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic with Millie School Principal Lisa Phillips as she and Steve Center. accepts a portrait of Steve from Smith, and their The festivities continued as the Spartans went President Lou Anna K. Simon. children. on to an inspiring 85-55 win over Iowa.

LALONDE GIFT KICKS OFF NURSING BUILDING CAMPAIGN

roviding greater access to new modes campaign. Michigan State Elaine LaLonde, a 1959 of teaching and learning, bringing and the College of Nursing graduate of the College of Nursing, P the latest research into patient care, have long held a place in enjoyed many years in a variety and expanding opportunities for their hearts. “From our of hospital and public health professional continuing education are the basis for MSU days we have great patient care positions including the two-year building campaign that the College memories and long lasting administration. Dale LaLonde, a of Nursing is embarking on in 2006. There is a friendships that have 1958 graduate of The Eli Broad national shortage of qualified nurses and nursing enriched our lives,” said College of Business, spent many faculty—a shortage expected to drastically increase Elaine. “This project gives years as president of Kawneer over the next decade. In response, MSU’s College Elaine and me a unique Company Inc., a leading manufac- of Nursing has significantly increased enrollment opportunity to blend our turer of architectural aluminum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. interests in architectural building products, and retired as “We have reached the capacity of our current design as well as nursing executive vice president of Alumax, facilities and the success of this campaign will be for the continued growth Dale and Elaine LaLonde Inc., its parent company. essential to our continued growth,” explained of MSU College of In addition to the inaugural gift Dean Marilyn Rothert. Nursing,” Dale added. to the building, the LaLondes are Elaine and Dale LaLonde are delighted to The addition to the Life Sciences Building finalizing estate plans that will benefit nursing make the first major gift in support of this worthy has been designed to address the future needs of students at MSU. “I am very proud of the educa- nursing education and practice with advanced tion that I received and am happy to provide technological solutions while maintaining the resources that ensure that this education will be college’s focus on care. Internet, satellite and available to generations of MSU nursing students,” superior multimedia enhancements will bring Elaine explained. world-wide accessibility to MSU College of “We are most grateful for the legacy that the Nursing courses and continuing education pro- LaLondes are leaving at the College of Nursing,” grams. In the new facility and along side expert said Dean Rothert. “Their legacy will have a faculty, students will learn about providing care lasting impact on nurses at MSU and influence such as case management or home monitoring to the future of patient care education.” patients in their homes. Because a 15 year gap exists between outcomes of research and impact on For more information about supporting the College of care at the bedside, another essential component of Nursing at Michigan State University, please contact the building will be devoted to the implementation Monique M. Dozier, director of development and of faculty research with proven patient benefits external relations at (888) 771-3637 or Architectural rendering of the College of Nursing directly to practicing nurses, including new [email protected]. addition to the Life Sciences Building. knowledge and tools for use in patient care.

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n October 21, 2005, University Development hosted the Sesquicentennial Gala to acknowledge MSU’s 150 year history. Nearly O 600 guests joined President Lou Anna K. Simon and Dr. Roy J. Simon, director of Telecommunication and Transportation Systems, for an evening celebrating MSU’s past and future. Former MSU presidents and their wives Peter and Joanne McPherson, Gordon and Mary Guyer, John and Nancy DiBiaggio, Cecil and Clare Mackey, Pauline Adams, and Clifton and Dolores Wharton returned to campus for a memorable night of fine dining and conversation. The evening’s entertainment included the Women’s Chamber Ensemble of MSU and faculty members Melanie Helton, Molly Fillmore, Richard Fracker, and Marie-France LeFebvre on their return from performances in China. Above and Left: Donors chatted After dinner and dessert, President Simon spoke about the together and with President Simon during success of The Campaign for MSU and its importance in ensur- dinner. ing MSU’s future. Each former president or first lady then shared some of their experiences and feelings about the uniqueness of MSU.

Marion Mason, former MSU trustee Randall Pittman, and Director of Athletics Ron Mason share conversation before Sylvia King, the dinner. Veterinary Medicine Dean Lonnie King and Pat Lowrie enjoy a moment before the gala dinner.

Donor Jack Withrow, MSUAA The Viridian Saxophone Quartet President Keith Williams and entertained gala guests during the MSU President Emeritus John reception and dinner. DiBiaggio.

Clifton and Dolores Wharton, Peter and Joanne McPherson, Roy J. and Lou Anna K. Simon, Gordon and Mary Guyer, Nancy and John DiBiaggio, and Clare and Cecil Mackey posed together to celebrate their part in MSU’s history.