Eastern Today, Volume X, 1993 Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University DigitalCommons@EMU Alumni News University Archives 1993 Eastern Today, Volume X, 1993 Eastern Michigan University Follow this and additional works at: http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news Recommended Citation Eastern Michigan University, "Eastern Today, Volume X, 1993" (1993). Alumni News. 145. http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news/145 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at DigitalCommons@EMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Alumni News by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@EMU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume X, 1993 Eastern Today is published annually foralumni and friendsof Eastern Michigan University and produced by the Officeof Public Information and University Publications. Plca.scdirect questions or commentsto the Officefor Alumni Rdations, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197; (313) 487-0250. EASTERN TODAY EDITORIAL COMMITTEE George G. Beaudette, director of alumni relations Beverly Farley, associate director of university development Jim Succtcr, sports information director Kathleen Tinney, assistant vice president, executive division Karen M. Pitton, acting director of university publications Karen L. Griess, editor NancyJ. Mida, staffwriter S. Jhoanna Robledo, student writer PageB Page 10 GRAPHIC ARTIST Deborah Wencworth 0 N T E N T PHOTOGRAPHER c s DiclcSchwarze Mordecai Sets the Stage .................................................... 7 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Charles Fovcnesi, '73, president Joan M. Colladay, '72, presidenr-clect Slater Takes the High Road to Washington ...................... 8 Michael Libbing, '91, treasurer David Artley, '72 Gloria August, '86 From Broom to Classroom ............................................. 10 Jacqueline Brock,'86, '87 Melonie Colaianne, '83 Carlos Falcon, '68, '70 Eric Forster, '91 1992 Honor Roll ....................................................... insert Gary Frownfclter, '72 Patricia Fulton, '76 CharlesHalash, '84 Jay Hansen, '83 CharlesJcnnin�, '73 D E PART M E N T S Denise Kaercher, '88 David Keller, '85 BernadetteLark.ins, '83 William Mays, Jr., '54 Commentary .................................................................... 1 Valerie (LcBcau) Mills, '75. '85 Jack Minzcy, '50 Patriclc Monca, '72 Nikki Niedzielski, '89 Campus News ................................................................. 2 RobertOliver, '67, '69 Linda Randolph, '83, '89 James Streeter,'73 Sports ............................................................................ 12 LeoTurner, '50 Kristin Gillett, student representative Association News ............................................................ 15 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS William E. Shdron, president Roy Wilbanks, executive vice president Class Notes ..................................................................... 17 Ronald W. Collins, provost and vice president foracademic affairs Patridc J. Doyle, acting vice president for business and Where Are They Now? ................................................... 24 financeand treasurer to the board of �ts Laurence N . Smith, vice president for univcnity marketing and student affairs Coast to Coast ................................................................ 25 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Rohen A. DcMania, chair Gayle P. Thomas, vice chair Fredericlc L. Blaclcmon Jarnes Clifton Anthony A. Derezinski Philip lncamati Mara M. Lctica Carl Pursell s the Universitygrows and changes through the years, the de mands of our alumni also change. We want to be connected to the needs of University alumni, as well as provide information on activities and updates on EMU alumni achievements, on a more frequent basis. For chis sole purpose, we have established Connection, a newsletter for University alumni and friendspublished eight times a year. Connection is filled with articles on EMU alumni, sports updates, and campus news to keep alumni current on issues affecting the University.As Eastern Michigan prepares for a new century, the University is continuously changing and improving, and we want alumni to be a part of chis growth. Alumni will continue to receive this magazine, Eastern Today, at this time every year. Eastern Todaygoes out to all alumni; Alumni Association members receive the magazine plus the newsletter. The magazine offers more in-depth articles on campus and alumni issues, as well as thought-provoking features on George G. Beaudette various alumni and their laurels. Our alumni continue to make strides in different fields. In this issue, we have featured Rodney Slater, '77, who holds a prestigious post in the federal government as federal highway administrator; the Cinderella story of Jack Yates, '92, who is making his mark in the fieldof education; and Ben Mordecai, '68, who continues to make a name for himself, and make Eastern Michigan proud, in theatre. We also caught up with Olympic gold medalist Hayes Jones, '60, and discovered his more recent achievements. The yearly issue also honors all EMU donors, without whom Eastern Michigan would not be the academic success and innovator it is today. During the past rwo years, donations have increased 60 percent. This year at Homecoming, we want you to come and "Discover the Magic" of EMU. We have many fun-filled activities planned for you, from tailgates to parades, and an exciting match between EMU and Kent State University. Mark your calendar forthe weekend of October 8. We look forward to your visit. George G. Beaudette Director of Alumni Relations EASTERN TODAY J News Administrators Maintain Classroom Ties EMU Professors Several top EMU administra Assist With Federal tors, including University presi Government dent William Shelton, have gone Programs back to the classroom. To reach, EMU Geography and Geology Pro char is. fessor Dr. Ted Ligibel was in Little Shelton, a former high school Rock, Arkansas, in January as one of reacher and college professor, fifty-two experts participating in a caught a class in the College of Clinton Transition Team roundrable Education in the winter semester. on neighborhood reviraJizarion. Shelton says rhe "extra duty" is an The roundrable, tided "Neighbor excellent way co keep in couch hoods in America: A Resource for a with both the students and their Diverse and Inclusive America," exam fields of study. ined neighborhood revitalization and EMU Provost and Vice Presi how historic preservation and the arts dent for Academic Affairs Ronald can play a role in neighborhood revital- Collins continues co teach chem 1zanon. istry classes at lease once a year. "I College of Technology Associate still get a lot of enjoyment out of Professor Dr. James L. Barnes, pro reaching," Collins says, "I don't gram director of the NASA Research want to get 100 percent detached Office at the University, has collabo from my field." rated with the Environmental Research Vice President for University President WilliamShelton leads education Institute of Michigan in the develop Marketing and Student Affairs clas s. ment of MINDS for 2000+ (Middle Laurence N. Smith occasionally School Instruction forNew Develop teaches. He says he findsit beneficialto work with students just planning co enter ments in Space Technology) program the fieldhe's enjoyed for more than rhirryyears. Lase fall, he taught a guidance and to explore innovative methods in reach counseling class. University Attorney Kenneth McKanders teaches law classes in ing and learning the sciences. Barnes various departments in the University. has worked with NASA since 1971. Governor Completes EMU Board of Regents Appointments Michigan Governor John Engler Hills, and was appointed to a full eighr served as board chairman since 1991. has announced the appointments of year term expiring Dec. 31, 2000. He Elected as vice chair was Dr. Gayle U.S. Rep. Carl D. Pursell, Frederick L. replaced Dr. Richard Robb of Ypsi Thomas, a Dearborn dentist who has Blackmon, and Mara M. Letica co lanti, who did not seek reappoinrment. been on the board since 1991. She EMU's eight-member Board of Re Lerica, 37, of Bloomfield Hills, is succeeds Regent James Clifton, who gents. general counsel for Lerica Corp. in was vice chairman for rhe last two A Plymouth Republican, Pursell, Rochester. She was appointed to a six years. 60, retired this year from the U.S. year term expiring Dec. 31, 1998. She House of Representatives after sixteen replaced Robin Stembergh, who re years of service. He replaced Thomas signed due to relocation. Guastello of Grosse Pointe Woods, In ocher Board of Regents news, who did not seek reappointment. Robert A. DeMarcia, president and Pursell's eight-year term expires Dec. chief executive officer of rhe R.A. 31, 2000. DeMarria Co. in Plymouth, was elected Blackmon, 40, is senior vice presi chairman by a unanimous vote of the dent and chief financial officer at board membership. He has been an Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance EMU regent since 1991. He succeeds Company of America in Farmington Regent Anthony Derezinski, who Carl D. Pursell 2 EASTERN TODAY I� Thespians Thrill EMU Theatre-goers EMU to Build Library Two renowned entertainers per Michigan Governor John Engler formed on Eastern Michigan has signed a bill allowing for $51 mil University's campus last winter. lion in capital outlay funds to build a Stratford Festival actor Nicholas new University Library. The new li Pennell presented "Children's Hour," brary will feature 280,000

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