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Eastern, Spring 2013 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University DigitalCommons@EMU Alumni News University Archives 2013 Eastern, Spring 2013 Eastern Michigan University Follow this and additional works at: http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news Recommended Citation Eastern Michigan University, "Eastern, Spring 2013" (2013). Alumni News. 263. http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news/263 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]. EMU Alumni Association Board Stay Connected of Directors .. with Eastern! Gregory A. Sheldon (BBA96) President-elect: Activate your FREE Alumni Association Katrina Vanderwoude (MA91, membership to receive Eastern magazine EDDOB) Parliamentarian: three times a year. emich.edu/activate Don Reichert (8509) Secretary: Ryan Buck (8502) Treasurer: Thomas Wells (8BA84) Past president: Gerald Gemignani (B594) The Alumni Association offers legacy scholar­ ships to select students whose parent and/or Directors: grandparent are graduates of EMU. Alumni Trudy Adler (8501) Association Legacy Scholars, like Connor Chad Allee (8SW08, MSW09) Kooyers (pictured), represent proud family Patricia Andrewes (BA66) traditions that extend beyond Michigan. Patrick J. Barry, Jr. (B571, MA73) Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pa., Connor heard Mary E. Batcheller (8556) stories from his father, David Kooyers (BBA80), about growing up in Michigan. David's fond Robin Baun (8575) memories include trips to the Henry Ford Amanda Bennett (8505) Museum, dining at Blimpy Burger, excursions George Harrison (8567, MA72) to Frankenmuth, and graduating from Eastern Robert E. Murkowski (8506) Michigan University. After visiting several Paul Nucci (8594) schools in Pennsylvania, Connor made a visit to Eastern and chose to continue his family's Jerome Rush (8572) legacy - making both his father and grand­ Caroline Sanders (8597, MLS02) father extremely proud. To learn more about A'ndrea Shipp (MAOS) the Alumni Association Scholarship, visit Connor Kooyers Mauricio Silva (MS03) emich.edu/alumni for application information Marques Thomey (8500) and deadlines. needed assistance to the Alumni Association's How can alumni support this legacy? Michigan scholarship and programming. Wherever you residents can purchase an EMU license plate are in the world, you can make a donation to Emeritus Directors: William Malcolm (8576) through the state of Michigan. Your initial the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Vicki Reaume (8591, MA96) purchase and subsequent renewal provide by visiting emufoundation.org. W. Fred Roberts (BA56, MA68) H.F. (Bud) Schimmelpfenneg EASTERNMICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (8568) ALUMNI AS.SOCIATION EMU Alumni Association• emich.edu/alumni• 734.487.0250 • [email protected] of Contents FEATURES 18 / Eastern on Autism EMU is an educational leader in one of the fastest growing healthcare specialties in the country. 22 I What Happens Next? What does the future hold for the newest batch of EMU alumni? We asked. The responses are thoughtful and illuminating. 26 I An Interstate Rite of Passage EMU senior Kody Klein attempts to hitchhike from Sarasota, Fla., to Ypsilanti in an attempt to learn about himself-and the world around him. DEPARTMENTS 4 I Editor's Note SI From the President 6-17 / Around Campus • The enduring footprint left by former regents Roy Wilbanks and Tom Sidl.k • EMU's Mock Trial team wins regional competit on • Doctoral student researches troubled mother-child relationships • Ten quirky EMU student organizations DEPARTMENTS CONTINUED • A �r rs t1on with pro Ee or Kristine Ajrouch about the experiences of Muslim Americans 31-43 / Alumni News • C.,as. Not 'S • A New Wrinkle to Teaching • Photo Gallery • 52nd Annual Alumni Award Winne·s • Meet Ann Thompson, new executive director for alumni relations • From Rynearson Stadium to Hollywood: The Michael Bailey Smith Story Eastern Spring 2013 Editor's Note Vol. 10, Issue 2 EDITOR Darcy Gifford ASSOCIATE EDITOR Melissa Jasperse ART DIRECTOR Mike Andaloro (BFA75) CONTRIBUTORS Patricia Cartwright, Dan Feldman, Debra Johnson, Kody Klein, Geoff Larcom, Anita LeBlanc, Randy Mascharka (BBA85), Dan Mathis (BA07), Lynn Monson, Jeff Mortimer, Jeff Samoray, Leah Shutes, Jakob Skogheim (BBA 11), Pam Young ABOUT EASTERN Eastern (ISSN 2150-4679) Is published three times a year by the Division of Communications at Eastern Michigan University 1215 N. Huron River Drive Ypsilanti, Ml 48197-2351 All rights reserved. The views presented are not necessarily those of the editor or the officialpolicies of the University. ADDRESS CHANGES Uncertain Path 1349 S. Huron St., Suite 2 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 734.487.0250 Not knowing how lifewill unfold is part of the game [email protected] Send story ideas to: 15Welch Hall ichael Bailey Smith (BS88) dreamed of playing professional football and Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Mfound himself in an NFL camp with the Dallas Cowboys-until his oft­ [email protected] injured knee couldn't hold up any longer. Several years later he accompanied a friend to an L.A. casting call-just along forthe ride-and wound up as Super Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence 1n teaching, the extension Freddy in "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child." of knowledge through basic and applied Door closes. Door opens. Life is funny that way. research, and creative and artistic expression. In this issue of Eastern magazine, we hear from Michael Bailey Smith, in his own Building on a proud tradition of national words (p. 40). We also stay with the theme of"what happens after graduation? "_ leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and talking to five ofEastern's most recent, or soon to be, alumni and asking them how personal and professional growth for students ? they feel about the next stage of their lives. What comes next Where do they think from diverse backgrounds through an array they want to go? What do they think they're going to do? (p.22) of bachelor's, master's and doctoral We also hear from senior Kody Klein ("An Interstate Rite of Passage," p. 26), programs.We provide a student-focused learning environment that posi!lvely affects who in an effort to find meaning in his life before he graduates, tries to hitchhike the lives of students and the community.We 1,218 miles from Sarasota, Fla., to Ypsilanti. The people he meets along the way extend our commitment beyond the campus help him see that, cliche or not, life truly is about the journey. boundaries to the wider community through These stories may remind you of your own graduation from EMU, when the service initiatives and partnerships of mutual future was a mystery and you didn't know how life would unfold. We hope you interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges. enjoy the read. -DG 4 E.sstcrn I SPRING2013 From the President Embracing Community Fostering relationships and bleeding green he EasternMichigan University Tcampus has been enjoying both snow and sun this winter. TI1e largest in Aux of new students in Eastern's l 63-year history-together with our returningundergrad and gradu­ ate students-are creating positive energy, enthusiasm and school pride that i tangible on campus. Faculty, staff, visitors and friends are part of that school pride as the improve­ ments to our campus environment continue-from academics and classroom , to residence hall and our more than 800 acres of grounds. The incoming cla s ofFall 2013 is growing and the quantity and quality of applications is strong. As a way to celebrate EMU and its alumni, Eastern sponsored the Plymouth Ice Festival. President Susan Martin was given the honor of cutting the ceremonial "ice ribbon" at the event this January. We are doing more to engage alumni in new ways as well. In January, we were the featured on this fun event in the weeks ahead. 1 hope to see you there! sponsor of the Plymouth leeFestival. I had a fun role on tage In the meantime, we are doing everything possible to en­ forthe kick-off event and cut the ceremonial "ice-ribbon" sure that Eastern remains poised for continued growth in the with a chain saw' That was followedwith a marvelous alumni future. Deloitte, an auditing and consulting firm,completed reception attended by over 150 people. Eastern also hosted a a market analysis this fallwhich shows that 72 percent of our wonderful event in Chicago that was attended by 50 Chicago­ bachelor graduates are in fields that will feed into the top 183 area alumni. It ha been great to meet new alumni and hear high-wage, high-growth occupation for our area , and that our their storie about Easternand the impact of the University on new Physician's Assistant program graduates will be highly their lives. Theymiss Eastern! sought. Our strategic planning process is evaluating what I am pleased to announce another great event for alumni directions, goals and metrics we should embrace forsuccess. and everyone associated with EasternMichigan Univer ity: You can learnmore about the strategic planning process and EasternMichigan Day at Ea tern Market in Detroit. lt will the market analysis at www.emich.edu/strategicplan. take place on Saturday, April 20, starting at 9 a.m. Thousands TI1isis an exciting time at Eastern.We are pursuing our future of people Aock to Detroit's EasternMarket every aturday more strategically, while creating a positive campus environment to enjoy one of the most authentic urban adventures in the that helps ensure the success of our student and rewarding United States. Detroit's EasternMarket was foundedin l 89 l careers for our faculty and staff.Come visit us soon! I! and while it hasn't been around as long as Eastern (we've been here since 1849), we do share a rich hi tory. We'll have more office of the [email protected] E.1stcrn I SPRING 2013 5 Around Campus Outside In Formerjournal ist turned PR professional GeoffLa rcom looks back on the tenure of Regents Tom Sidlik and Roy Wilbanks very so often, the energetic, brisk voice Eastern before becoming a board member.
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