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Eastern Michigan University DigitalCommons@EMU Alumni News University Archives 1976 Eastern, Fall 1976 Eastern Michigan University Follow this and additional works at: http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news Recommended Citation Eastern Michigan University, "Eastern, Fall 1976" (1976). Alumni News. 68. http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news/68 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]. EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS Volume 1, Number 2 Letters Eastern8 News � Education: What is the Future? Is there a Future!? � Interview: Hasley Crawford .. :'I knew I was going to win." Travel 11Cb Glimpses Il� Alumni Happenings Il(f) Giving 88 Athletes' Feats 8� Class Notes 8(§) Published in the interests of Eastern Michigan Un1vers1ty almun, and friends at mtervals during the year by the Office for Alumni Relatmns. Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. ta,tt'ffl pubhcat,ons comm,ttee. Carolyn Ohst Embree, tl1ri·< tm 11{ Al1111111i Rdmiom, John C. Fountain. dirt'< 1or11/ J11fom111ti1m S('n·i,·,·\: Frances H. Gray. mlnii11i1tru1i1·,• it't'rt'lrtr,·; Gary D. Hawks. 1 1·,,,·-1n1·wle111.fo, l'n11enif\ lfrlati,,,,,, Nancy J. Mida 72. t clitor, Henryk Pawlowskr. Jtro11hif' ,fr qttn: Ed Ailey '29, a/1111111111; C Bruce Rossiter. ilir,·c·t11r 11J 01•1t•lo1m1em and Dtck Schwarze. 1,i,.,1og,u1•lll·,·. Views expressed in 1;,,,i,r,1 by contributing editors are not necessarily those of the University. n Readers!We promised to reserve this section of Eastern for your comments, criticism and praise. Much to our delight, we heard nothing but good things about our first issue. We would like to share some of them with you. "Wow! Eastern looks & reads like a professional publication - at long "I enjoyed reading Eastern, the magazine recently mailed out by last. As a publications adviser I applaud your office'snew look- it's not your office. I found the article entitled 'Where Do We Go From mere gloss, it's a medium that affects the message! I know beautiful Here' especially helpful to me in searching for a position at this publications are costly, and you no doubt had to talk your way into a big time. budget, but I know the results will be long-lasting. Congratulations!" However, 1 am writing because somehow your compute1ized R. D. Peterson addressing system has me entered in three differentways. Conse­ Eugene, Ore. quently, I not only received THREE magazines, but every time you do send out a mailing to alumni it comes to me in triplicate!" Mr. Peterson (and others) might be surprized to note that Eastern is printed for approximately 15 ¢ a copy. A real bargain! Connie Nuttall Schoolcraft, Mi. We'll take care of it Connie. if anyone else has the same problem, " ... 1 applaud your change in publication. The article on 'Where or any other problems with the mailings, PLEASE let the Office Do We Go From Here' was excellent and even very useful. for Alumni Relations know. Write or call (313) 487-0250 Something- Anything that gives a more realistic and less theoret­ ical outlook to people will be useful and appreciated. Good Luck with your future endeavors including your publica­ "Congratulations on Eastern. You have turnedout the handsomest publi­ tions." cation I've seen on this campus these past twelve years. You'll surely be swamped with appreciation, but, better still, with alum Fawn Robb memberships. Timmins Ontario It's given me the needed lift to start the fall term." Frank Ross English Department EMU Thanks for all the support! We want to keep hearing from you. Please let us know what you would like to see in future issues of Eastern. Carolyn Ohst Embree '69, '71 Director of Alumni Relations Nancy J. Mida '72 Editor Nancy Mida, Carolyn Ohst Embree and Henryk Pawlowski discuss the latest issue of Eastern magazine. A brief program. chaired by Gary Hawks, vice-president for University Re­ lations, included remarks by President Brickley, EMU Regent Richard Robb. Dean Earl Roth, College of Business; Dick Nisbet, director of Placement: and former Athletic Director Al Smith. After the program, everyone moved to adjoining Rynear on Stadium for the EMU-Ohio University football game. The Hurons lost their debut in the Mid­ American Conference, 23-7. Halftime ceremonies included a public Business and Industry welcome by Presi­ dent Brickley and Dean Roth. MAC "Business and Industry Night" Highlights EMU Opening Football Game Commissioner Fred Jacoby awarded con­ ference honor certificates to three Huron An enjoyable evening was shared by more ni. Development. Placement and Athletic athletes and baseball coach Ron Oestrike. than 600 business. industry and civic lead­ departments. A legislative resolution commending Oes­ ers at Eastern Michigan University's The evening's festivities began with a trike and the EMU baseball team for their ''Business and Industry Night.'" Saturday, reception buffet served by the University's successful 1976 season was presented by September 4. on the athletic complex. Food Services. A large tent was erected State Representative Gary Owen and State Guests from throughout Michigan vis­ near the baseball stadium which covered Senator Carl Pursell ('57, '62). The Huron ited Eastern Lo get acquainted and tour the the serving line and seating area. The head mentor also received a commendation campus. They were hosted by the College "Town Men" dixieland band provided from the Board of Regents presented by of Business. University Relations, Alum- music for the dinner guests. Regent Robb. Division of Student Affairs Reorganized ----------------------------- A sweeping reorganization of the Division new administrative positions and staff associate director . of Student Affairs was approved on July 21 promotions. Appointed associate vice­ Ralph Gilden, dean emeritus and special by the Eastern Michigan University Board presidenl for student affairs was Dean of assistant to Vice-President Smith, is serv­ of Regents. Students L. Sandy Maclean, who, in his ing as acting director of Campus Interact. Included in the reorganization was the new role, will have responsibility for over­ Roger A. Wiley. director of admissions establishment of two new offices, the all Division programs and student rela­ and financial aid at Capital Uni ver ity in Campus Interact Office (a welcome­ tions. Columbus, 0., has been selected as the information center) and the Campus Life Dorian Sprandel. director of housing and new director of admissions at Eastern. Lee Office. and the elimination of four other auxiliary ervices, was appointed execu­ C. Fawcett, associate dean of financial offices, the Student Life Office, the Religi­ tive director of student affairs. Bette C. aids, was appointed director of financial ous Affairs Office. the Counseling Center White, associate dean of students, was ap­ aids an.cl Kathleen Eiler, a senior financial and the Foreign Student Advising Office. pointed dean of students, succeeding Dr. aids officer, was appointed associate direc­ McKenny Union and the Hoyt Confer­ Mac Lean.James Scott, coordinator of jud­ tor of financial aids. ence Center will become combined opera­ icial services and orientation. was ap­ Vice-President Smith said that the reor­ tion in the new structure of the Division. pointed assistant dean of students in charge ganization would involve moving all of the The new organizational and manage­ of the Campus Life Office.Thomas Sulli­ student groups out of Mc Kenny Union and ment approach to student affairs was pro­ van, administrative associate in the Hous­ into Goodison Hall, which already has be­ posed by Vice-President for Student Af­ ing Office, was appointed director of hous­ come the focal point for most student ac­ fairs Laurence N. Smith. His proposal was ing. Charles (Dan) Olsen, manager of Food tivities. Ultimately, he said, he hoped developed after consultation with various Service, was appointed director of the Mc Kenny Union and the Interact Office, University and community advisory Food Service Department and Mary Mar­ to be located in the adjacent Starkweather groups du,ing the past year. garet Brown, a unit manager in the Food Hall, would become centers of campus ac­ The reorganization involves a number of Service Department, has been appointed tivity open 18 hours a day. Eastern to offer Insurance Major The creation of an undergraduate major in insurance has been approved by the Board of Regents. Students can begin working toward the major this coming winter semester by tak­ ing insurance courses already available, and E.A. Devine, head of the EMU De­ partment of Accounting and Finance in the Eastern's Theatre of the Young College of Business, expects the program Announces '76-'77 Season to be "in full swing" by next fall. Although the program will be general in For its 14th season, the EMU Theatre of nature and designed te>prepare students for the Young will present a new play written a variety of insurance positions, it permits and directed by Professor Virginia Koste, some specialization in the areas of life and based on Lewis Carroll's immo11al "Alice health insurance, property and liability in­ in Wonderland" and "Through the Look­ surance and risk management. The prim­ ing Glass." Titled Alice in Wonder, the ary purpose of the insurance major is to play is recommended for audiences of later prepare students for careers in insurance at elementary, middle school, Jr. High and a time when employment opportunities in Sr. High ages.Alice in Wonder will be pre­ the field are increasing. sented March 23-25 in Quirk Audito1ium. The Little Theatre for the Young, part of Bilingual-Bicultural Project DO: Dramatic Outreach, will be Program Approved touring for its 9th season.

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