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Passing the leadership gavel Reflections on teamwork, success and the changing of the guard

When I became president of the AJun111i Association, I was prepared for the unexpected, but I never could Unlvenlty•lulon Eastern Michigan University is committed have imagined eYeryd1ing that has to excellence in teaching, the extension cf knowledge through basic and applied taken place during the past t\1·0 years. research, and creative and artistic expres­ vVhcn )'Ou're removed from tl1e sion. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of day-to-day operatjons of tl1e Unil'er­ teachers, we maximize educational oppo !unities and personal and professional sity, it can be ruf:licult to know the best growth for students from diverse back­ course of action. What the Alumni grounds through an array of baccalaLrea�. master's and doctoral programs. We pro­ Board opted to do was focus on help­ vide a student-focused leamirg environ­ ment that positively affects the lives of st,­ ing current and future students. dents and the community. We extend ou We decided to increase the Alumni commitment beyond the campus bound­ aries to the wider community through Scholarship Fund endowment, enabl­ service initiatives and partnerships of ing us to oHer more scholarships lo the chjldren and grandchildren of alumni. mutual interest addressing local, regilnal national and international opportunities To do tl1at, \1·e embarked on our first fi.mcl-raising campaign. \Ve're off to a strong start, but need and challenges. your help to succeed. As Jennifer Rass ('93) assumes the presidency, she will share her thoughts on lio\\' Un'-lty'1 pldln1 prtndples The following guiding principles provide we can \\'Ork together to benefit E:111 U and its students. standards the University seeks to achieve accessibility, relevancy, responsiveness, The University has much in its favor, including faculty, staff and alumni \\'ho care deeply about the flexibility, quality, collaboration, accounta students and want to help them succeed. bility and affordability. The members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors have the best interests of tl1e students and tl1e Unil'ersity at heart. l continue to be impressed by tl1eir dedication and \\'Ould like to publicly thank tl1em for tl1eir efforts. vflJ�§dg�ring 2005 Editor Sincere thanks also to all of you who have supported our efforts. I hope to hm·e cl1e opportunity lo Kevin Merrill ('86) \\"Ork \\ith many more of you in the years ahead. Photographers Richard Schwarze, Craig Watson Graphic artist Kristen Wimsatt Copy editor Karen M. Pitton (79), president, E�lU Alumni Association Cassina Sanders

Executive director of alumni relations Il ag (O\tr,w C (ORB/5 Vicki Reaume ('91, '96) Director of alumni programs Amy Schulz Advancement Communications' Publications Assistant director of advancement activities Taryn M. Reid ('02) Assistant director of constituent relations Ken Ruppel ::i:::==:- Office supervisor =:L-..-- Renan:hffoffera newii into IraqipolJtieat,, cultur Patti Cartwright -::::-::, Student assistants Brian Enright Melanie Lebert .... Rachel Reynolds, senior student assista,t Kevin Sanders Melanie Seasons Emily Vincent Address changes --- Direct address changes, duplicate coi:v e-Edge: Electronic newsletter Exemplar: University magazine The Edge: Alumni publication information or requests to: sent third Friday of the month mailed three limes a year to mailed three limes a year lo Eastern Michigan University to friends and alumni of EMU. key stakeholders of EMU. graduates of EMU. Office for Alumni Relations 1349 S. Huron St., Suite 2 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Telephone: 734.487.0250 Fax: 734.487.7009 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.emich.edu/alumni Next issue: Fall 2005

2 I EMU I Spring 2005 Cover story & features

COVER STORY 4 EMU, meet President Fallon SayiHg he was both humbled and inspired by the opportunity, John A. Fallon, Ill has agreed to become E,\JU's 21st president. J\ ,\lichig.innatiYe, fallo11 \\·as born and raised i11 the Upper Penimula towu oL\larquette and has three degrees from ,\Jichig.inuni\·ersities. 6 On a mission EMU alu11111i serving in the 'War on Te rror' include a high-ranking 111ilitary intelligence operatil'e, a former assistant professor who read ies ground troops for urban 11·arfare, a fighter pilot and a criminal

im·estigator. They talk about their duties and the role E\ IU played in preparing them for combat. 9 A mother's work Alumna Colleen tlloriarty has made it a calling to aid orphans in Russia. not only b)' leading the charge to build playgrounds for many neglected children but in bringing three home to call her own. 11 Tsunami aftermath \'irut Sithisoradc,j ('99) volunteered his skills as a translator - he is fluent in German, English and his natiYe Thai - to the relier effort in the wake of tJ1c Dec. 26 tsunami. He provides a first-persou account of tl1e deva�tacion, despair aud humanity he observed. 19 Partners in science American Electric Power is helping E,\IU enhance science laboratories for students studying biology and chemistry through a gift to the Science lnitiat.i,·e, one of the key fund-rnising initiatives for the College of Art5 and Sciences. 20 Vereen live! Lcge11darr stage star Be11 Vcrce11 is on campus tJ1is semester as the M. Thelma J\1cA11clless Distinguished Professor in Humanities. Vereen is \\'Orking \\'iU1 students on a stage show about African­ American aviators and the 11,skegee Airmen.

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EMU I Spring 2:JOS I 3 EMU LEADER

BY KEVIN MERRILL

aying he was humbled and inspired by the opportunity, John A. Fallon, 111 has agreed to become Eastern �lichigan Uni,·cr­ sity's 21st president and will begii1 his administration in mid-July A Michigan native, Fallon was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula town of Marquette and has three degrees from !Ilichi gan uni1·ersities. The presidency of EJ\IUwill be his third. Since 1998. he has been presi­ dent of the State Universit)' ofNcw York (SU:'-J)')-Potsdam, a school in upper New York State ll'ith about 4,400 students. I !is ll'ife Sidney, a one-time police olliccr for the cit)' of Flint ll'ho also has a doctornldegree. earned her master's in educational leadership from E.!IIU in 1973. "I must tell rou that ll'e are grateful for tl1e confi­ dence tl1at you\·e expressed in Sidney and me to prO\-ide leadership for this institution into the future," Fallon said Fallon named at a l\larch 15 press conference, only minutes after the EM Board of Regents made his hirii1g of]jcial. "We arc sobered and humbled by the challenges ahead, not just at Eastern, but in all of higher educa­ EMU president tion.'" Fallon said. '·We're appreciative of the opportu­ nities that stand before us and ll'C are determined - ll'e are determined - to provide disw1gui,5hed leadership The University's 21st president promises to this institution."' distinguished leadership and to extend a Fallon, 58. replaces Craig Willis. ll'ho has served as EJ\IU's interim president since August 2004. hand 1n the spirit of conaboration. Willis replaced Samuel A. Kirkpatrick, who resig11ed ratl1er comprehensive list of skills and attributes against which ll'Cwere asked from EMU months earlier to accept a position with the American to evaluate all candidates. Clearly in Dr. Fallon, ll'Cfou11d an individual who Association of State Colleges and Uni,·ersities. embodies those characteristics. I think he will be an energetic and visible Fallon was one of nearlr l 00 candidates from 38 states who applied for leader for the Universit)"-'' thejob. a11d one of the t\\·o top candidates brought to campus in earl)· �larch The candidate field included 26 sitting or former presidents, 34 present for a series of public interviews. The other candidate, Be,·erley Pitts, provost or past provosts and seven from 11on-academic fields. (For 111ore about Fallon al Ball State University, later took a job as preside11t of the U11iversity of a11d the preside11tial search process, visit \\'W\\'.emich.cdu/presidentialsearch.) Indianapolis. During tlie interview sessio11s on campus, Fallo11 said he ll'as looking for­ "1 couldn't be more pleased ll'ith the appointment," said De11nis Beagen, ward to meeting EMU alu11111i and gathering ideas from them. chair of tl1e Regents Ach·isory Committee (RAC). the 20-pcrson campus The RAC collected opinions from alumni throughout the fall and early group responsible for sorting through the applicants. "The board g,n·e us a winter in three ways: by atte11di11g a meeting of the E�I U Alumni Association

4 I EMU I Spring 2005 Board of Directors; by meeting "'ith the stalls of the "Eastern spirit" and will make doing so a EMU BOARD OF REGENTS the Uni,·ersity Advancement Di,·ision and the priority during his first montl1s on the job. £}11U Foundation's executi,·e committee; and "Our attraction lo Eastern J\[ichigan by collecting concerns and ideas from alumni U,ii,·crsitr has to do with the core of the place, the via e-mail. values that it rcprescnLs. lt's the human communi­ Regents named Fro111 that input, the commillee compiled a ty here cl1at is special and remarkable," he said. Two new regents, list of qualities sought in a ne"' leader. What "So it "'ouldn't be surprising for me to say cl1at I including an EMU alumni and other campus groups wanted was illtend to spend a g; ood deal of time in the early alumnus, have joined someone whose experience ouL5ide the academy going discovering cl1c spirit, the full spirit of the University's gov­ \\'as as developed as their experience ,,�thin it, fastern J\lichig,«11 Uiuversity, and to get lo know erning board. The and someone who \\'as an accomplished business its people: what cl1ey think, what they know, what members, named by r manager, fond/f iend raiser. persuader and public they can do, and what's in cl1eir hearts. And Gov. Jennifer M. Gran­ person - not just an academic leader. Alumni also extend my hand to join wicl1 every single one of' holm, are Thomas said they wanted someone who could raise the them lo plot cl1e course for cl1c future." W. Sidlik and Roy profile of the University by keeping its activities in "That's Job One for me and Sidney ll'hen E. Wilbanks. the news and in the public eye. "'e come," he said. Sidlik, of Ann Arbor, was appoint­ And they wanted someone "'Ito rnlucdand Fallon and SidnevI Lvnn' Miller Fallon ha,·c supported athletics and extracurricular acti,·i­ four children: Brent, 34; Deborah, 28; .John, ed to represent the ties on campus. 20; and Sean, 18. pubI ic for an eight­ Fallon \\'as formally introduced to the Fallon earned hisPh.D. in educational admin­ year term expiring Dec. 31, 2012. He University comniunity by RegentJan A. Brandon ist.ration from Michigan State University in 1973. ('86), who co-cliairecl the search process with fo r­ He has a master's degree in educational adminis­ succeeds Michael mer Regent Stc,·en G. Gordon ('80). tration from Northern J\Jichigan Uni,·ersit)' and a Morris, whose term Regent Brandon said Fallon offored the bachelor's in education from \'Vestern J\licliigan expired Dec. 31. Uni,·ersity Yasl experience, and success as an Uni,·ersity. Prior to his appointment as president Wilbanks, of Ypsilan­ ti, was appointed to New regents: accomplished administrator as well as "friend­ of SUNY-Pot5dam, he sen-eel as president of Sidlik (top) and r represent the pub­ raiser" and fund-raiser. William Pe 1u1 Uni,·ersity fom 1995 to 1998. He Wilbanks ('70). "But \\'hat he also embodies is the spirit of was clie ,·ice president for public affairs at Saginaw I ic for an eight-year this institution," she said. "We're glad he's Vitlley State UniYcrsity from 1989 to 1995. Fa llon term expiring Dec. 31, 2012. He suc­ ceeds Rosalind E. Griffin, whose term going to be calling Eastern home.'' sen·ed in a number of' administrative roles at Ball expired Dec. 31. Fallon said he wants to learn more about State Uni,·ersity from 1982 to 1987. Sidlik, 55, is a member of the man­ agement board of DaimlerChrysler and is responsible for global procurement and supply. "It's a real honor to be on Highlights the Board of Regents and I hope to do a good job for the state of Michigan," said Sidlik. "I've lived in Ann Arbor for 30 Fallon at a glance years and am pretty familiar with south­ Academic degrees > east Michigan. I think EMU has done an Ph.D .. J\lichiganState University, educational administration ('73); outstanding job producing leaders." �I.A., �ortJ1ernJ\li chigan Universit)', educational administration ('70); Wilbanks, 62, a 1970 graduate of B.S., vVestcrni\'lichig,,n University. education (speech and secondar)' education) ('69) EMU, is the former president and chief executive of the EMU Foundation. He Faculty experience/positions > retired in 2000 after 18 years with Professor. Ball State University, adult and community education 1981-87; EMU. During his tenure, Wilbanks also ,h�sociate professor, Ball Stale University, adult and communit)' education served as board secretary, executive vice 1977 -8 1; visiting professor, Brigham Young Universit)', educational leadership president and as interim president. l 980; consultant, Institute for Community Education Development, Ball State "I am very excited to come back and University, 1973-83 serve as a member of the EMU Board of Regents," Wilbanks said. "I will take the Administrative experience/positions > responsibilities given to the Board of President, State University of A'ewYork -Potsdam, 1998 - present; president, Regents very seriously. I hope to make William Penn Cni,·ersity, 1995-98; vice president for public affairs, Saginaw EMU a better place for faculty and stu­ \'alley State University, J 989-95; assistant to the president and secretary to the dents to enjoy their work." Board of Control, Saginaw Valier Stale University, 1987-89; director of busi­ ness and economic development, Ball State Universit)', 1986-87 ' Capt. Mitchell pilots the F/A-18 Hornet during combat missions --i with his squadron, the Bengals.

MU alumni serving with distinct.ionin the "'vVaron '!error·' include a high-ranking military i11tellig-c11cc operative, a former assistant professor who readies gTOund troops for urban warfare, a fighter pilot and a criminal im·est.igator. The exact n11111ber of Eastern ;\lichigan Uni,·ersity alumni who hal'e served or arc sen·ing in lraq, Afghanistan and other locations can't easilr be determined. 1'1ostshare something in common: grad­ uation from the ROTC program, run through the Department of 1'1ilitary Science and Leadership within the College of Te chnology. Since J 952, K\ lU students - at first all men, but co-eel since 19 87 - hm·e been training to become mili­ tary leaders. We caught up with fi,·e of them recently to ask about their domestic and overseas duties and how Answering the their Et\I U experiences prepared tl1e111 for the chal­ lenges they now face.

Col. Randy Jensen, Commander, call to duty Military Intelligence Detachment, computer security systems engi­ From fighter pilot to criminal investigator, neer, Northrop Grumman Corp. Years of commissioned service: EMU graduates are aiding the nation 26. Civilian education: B.S., crimi· in Operation Enduring Freedom. nal justice, EMU, 197 7. M.S., com· puter information systems, llmerican days and a 33-hour flight later, we were in Basra (Iraq) on a presidential-man­ University, 1996. dated mission to collect documents. data. information - you name it. that would assist U.S. military intelligence teams/ he said. Getting bumped doll'n die \\"aiting list for a promised ,\larine Corps What came to be known as the Combined t\lcdia Processing Center was scholarship al the Uni\'crsity of.\lichigan led Col. Randy.Jensen to call E�I U's actually two warehouses housing military personnel and more than 1.000 r ROTC program and ask about his chances here. "I inten·icwcd d1at same day translators fom 19 Arabic-speaking countries. "This \\'as the largest docu­ \\"ith the colonel and applied to the Army ROTC program. I don't think l�t\lU ment collection effort in the history of the U.S. go,,cn1111ent," Col.Jensen said. ended up ha\'ing any scholarship mone)' a,·ailable eitl1er, but l'\'C never regret­ '·We collected 27 terab)'tcs of data. The m·erage county librar)' holds about ted it" Col.Jensen said. one lerabytc of data. faerything that soldiers collected off the battlefield and . r Col.Jensen deacti,<1ted �'larch 3 I from a tour of duti· that bebran ll'ith his all the documents f om Saddam I lussein's man)' palaces and offices - it all militar)' intelligence unit's mobilization da)'s after the Sept. l l attacks. "Ten came to us."

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Maj. Christopher Gellasch, hours a day, sel'en days a ll'eek." Commander, 71st Medical Capt. Mitchell, who played varsity baseball Detachment (preventive med· for the Eagles for folll' years, will rotate home to icine), Medical Service Corps. Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., in Ye ars of commissioned serv• September - just in time. he reminded us, for ice: 13. Civilian education: baseball's pennant rnce to begin. D.S., geology, EMV, 1992. CCW4 Roy McCalister, Jr., �hJj. Christopher Cellasch deployed to special agent and chief war­ Grafcnll'oehr, Germany, in July 2003. This April, rant officer with the 3Z3rd his unit deploys lo Afghani5tan for 12 months to Col. Jensen Criminal Investigative support Operation Endwi11g Freedom 6. with the Division, U.S. Army Reserve, 111 Germany, the unit u-aincd field sanitation larg t document Jackson, Mich. Ye ars of active teams who ll'Ould then deploy to Iraq and olle Ion effortin military service: S. Ye ars of Afghanistan. Among the most important lessons: .S. history. Army Reserve service: 18 1/Z. helping others learnto avoid disease caused from 'tieid Civilian education: D.S., exposure to unsafe food, drinking water, insects criminology, EMV, 1977; M.S., or poor personal hygiene. 1\Jaj. Gcllasch also pre­ Chapter at EMU, where he was employed until his human relations, University of pares and gives medical threat briefing-s to sol­ deployment in 2004 to fort 13enning, Ca. I-le is sta­ Oldahoma, 1987. diers so they know about environmental and dis­ tioned cl1crc until Mar 2006 as a cornpanr com­ ease-related catL5eS of illness and i1�ury. mander and hopes to return to K\ IU. Of the 55 members of the infamous "Deck 1\h�. Cellasch said that his militm-y specially, ''·] get the guys right out of high school," Capt. of Cards" in custodr for questioning for war environmental science, is directlr related to the Walker said. "They come here for 14 weeks of crimes and atrocities in Iraq, Roy 1\lcCalistcr.Jr. undergraduate degree in geology he earned from training. The lirst eight arc hasic, and the last six interviewed all but Saddam l Iusscin and his (<,J\,IU."The i.11,·olvcment I had ";th tlte U11iYersity we call advanced indi,id11al training, or infantry sons. McCalistcr, a Detroit natil'c,22-y car ,·eter­ Honors Program and the Undergraduate training. That's what l do. Thirty days alter the)' an of the Detroit Po lice Department and 19 77 Symposiw11 developed critical-thinking skill5 ,rnd co111e through me, they may be heading to lraq. EMU graduate (B.S., criminology), was i11 fraq an ability to acco111p)i5h complex projects," he said. We have to send these young men prepared." as a member of the U.S. Anny Reset'l'C .323rd "Jn manr ways, my experiences at Er>.IU shaped me Capt. Walker said that his time at EMU mtll)' Military Police Company out of .Jackson, 1\licl1. into tl1e pet-son l am today." helped prepare hi111 for the challenges of working Company members are considered crirninal Life in the military is much different today \\'ith such raw recruits. "Ther are roughly the i11\'Cstigati,·e teams. Their duties in the War on than before Sept. l I, 200 l. he said. For example, same age and same background as man)' of my Terror include providing security for high-rank­ during predcplormenL training, his unit took part E/11U students. so l can relate to them," he said. ing military personnel, tracking insurgents and in a convoy lil'e-fire exercise. lle has incorporntedsome trniningprogram · investigating war crimes. "It entailed driving in a conl'O)' of military used al E1\ I U in the trnining regimen at Fort "I remember watching the footage on Sept. Ychicles \\ith li"e ammunition for our \\'Capons Be1111ing. "We teach urban warfare, and it.5 most 11 and tlunki.ng that it was clearly a carefi.tllr­ and engaging pop-up targets. No longer is a sol­ important component is in their brain," he said. plan11ed acti,·ity," McCalistcr said. "J didn't e,·e11 dicrjust a mechanic orjusl a preventive medicine '·We tell tl1em O\'er and over, 'You are the guy cl1i11k about Ill)' reserve unit al the time - l just specialist.," l\,hti. Cell,L� ch said. "\Ve arc all expect­ ll'itlt the rounds. You arc running cl1rough build­ thought Like a detccti,·e." ed to be able to fight and "'in." ings and cities ll'ith sophisticated \\'Capons. You As a reservist, holl'e,·er, M cCalister said it is need to think."' understood that if a conflict happens, he and oth­ Capt. John Scott Walker, ers will be called into dut)'· McCalistcr's unit assistant professor of military Capt. William J. Mitchell, deployed in September 2002, and returned lo science and assistant enroll­ Marine Corps, naval aviator. Michi• g;t11 in April 2004. ment adviser, EMU ROTC. Field Ye ars of commissioned serv­ Now head of internal affairs for die Detroit Artillery, V.S. Army. Years of ice: 7. Civilian education: D.S., Police Department, McCalister was a homicide commissioned service: 8. criminal justice, EMV, 1998. dctcctil'e for much of his career. 1\la11rof the tech­ Civilian education: D.S., polit· niques he 11sed ll'ith success in lrnq were learned ical science, EMV, 1995. Capt. William J. :M itchell graduated with a 011 thejob in Detroit, he said. crimimtl justice degree in 1998 and took his "Detectives ha,·e to use different tools to fit Capt. John Scott Walker joined the Am1y afier co111missio11 as a second lieutenant i11 the U.S. tl1e situation," ,\ lcCalister said. "They (the Jrnqis) graduating from .John Glenn High School in r>.iarine Corps. I le is a captain in the Corps and are big into respect. So, my partner and I would Westland, r>.Iicl1. I le completed his four-rear tow· of a na"a I a1·iator. show up for inten-iews \\'ith ll'ater, fruit and pas­ duty, and then, like many ,·eterans, decided to earn Currentlr stationed at r>.Iarine Corps Base AJ tries. We kncll' from our O\\'n careers that we had a bachelor's degree and an oflicer's commission. He i\s,td in l raq for a seve11-ntonth deployment in to build a rapport.'' came to E..\1U and joined the ROTC program. support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Capt. (M cCafister is being honored April JO In January 2003, he became m1 assistmtt profes­ Mitchell is flying the F/A-18 l lornetduring com­ with a Distinr;uished AlumniAward fr orn sor in tl1e 111ilit,u-y science program. I le also was the bat missions with his squadrnn, the Bengals. "\Ve the EMU Alumni Assocaticn. Read more founding president of Ute Militm1· Science Alumni pro,·ide support for the u·oops 011 the ground 24 about the awards event on page I 0.)

EMU I Spring 2005 I 7 A monthly chat with a member of the EMU Alumni Association Board of Directors. This issue: Scott Frush ('94), chair of the chapters committee.

Q: What kind of extracurricular activities were you involved in during your years at EMU? A: I was a student representative for the presi­ dent's office and a member of the Delta Sigma Phi social fraternity. Both kept me busy, espe­ cially during my senior year when I had an internship at Merrill Lynch. As a student repre­ sentative, I attended numerous University func­ tions where I served as a host to guests, donors and other students. That is what got the wheels turning to one day pursue a director role with the Alumni Association Board.

Q: Outside of on-campus hous­ ing, what building on campus did you spend the most time in? .ll: That's a toss-up among the College of Business, Rec/lM and the library. Most of my days during the week were highly structured - attend both graduated from EMU, The EMU Alumni > Association Scholar­ classes, work out at the Rec/lM, grab a quick and her mother is an educa­ ships are given annually to freshman; sophomore or dinner and off to the library for study. tor, too "That's why I chose transfer students. The $1,000 award is renewable up EMU," Lytle said. "I always to four consecutive years. Sixteen students are cur­ O: Did you have a favorite off· knew I wanted to teach." campus hangout? What was it? Lytle is also working on rently receiving the scholarship. .ll: I didn't have a true favorite; however, for fun an early childhood teaching I hung out at Theo's and the Wooden Nickel. The scholarship was ited EMU because both par- certification, and vows that Thursday nights at Theo's was big with fraterni­ established in 1970 to ents graduated from the edu- someday she will live "some­ ties and sororities. The Nickel was the popular encourage children and cation program, but she was- where warm." place on Wednesdays. grandchildren of alumni to n't convinced it was for her. For now, she's busy continue the EMU legacy. To Upon hearing that Stark's par- studying and spending time Q: If you were invited to be a highlight the benefits of the ents - Randolph ('74) and with the 13-year-old "Iittle guest lecturer at EMU for a day, scholarship, The Edge pro- Patricia (Babuska) ('75) - sis" she was paired with what subject would you teach? files two student recipients in were alumni, the campus tour through Big Brothers/Big .ll: Either on the importance of managing your each issue. guide encouraged her to apply Sisters. "It's a great pro­ personal finances before they manage you, or on Colleen Stark, 22, is a for the alumni scholarship as gram," Lytle said. "You do how to write, publish and market your own book. senior in the elementary edu- he himself had done. Stark get attached." Within the last year, I published my first cation program with a major said that, coupled with receiv- As for her alumni schol­ book, Optimal Investing and am in language arts and a minor ing a coveted Presidential , arship, Lytle turned it over to nearing release of my second. in science. After she gradu- Scholarship, helped her make her parents. "They are really ates in 2006, Stark wants to her decision. paying for my schooling," she O: What one class or "Now, I'm thrilled that I find a teaching job in south- said. "I have a part-time job activity do you most east Michigan rather than came here. The program is that I use for my own spend­ regret not taking return to her hometown of phenomenal. Having that tour ing money and my apart­ part in when you Alpena, Mich. guide was a good coinci- ment, so the scholarship is were here? really helping them1 Although where she'll dence," she said. " .ll: Looking back, partici­ be living and working is in Emily Lytle, 22, of pating in an internation- question, Stark has no doubts Monroe is also a senior in al exchange program about her chosen profession. the teacher preparation pro- would have been "l'm lucky. I'm quite sure gram with a major in Ian- both professionally and determined that teaching guage arts. Like Stark, and personally is my calling," she said. Lytle's parents - Richard ('73) rewarding. In high school, Stark vis- and Linda (Gilley) ('72) -

Scott Frush

8 I EMU I Spnng 2005 The Moriart¥ family includes James and lenna,. 7 (on couch with mom); Joel, 9; Colleen, Danae, 3 (oo mom's lap); Megan, 16, and Sarah, 20.

hen 1981 EMU graduate Colleen i\loriart)', her hus­ band,.Jon. and newly adopted tockll("J· l}u 1ae, now 3, Lravcled to v\ lashingto11, D.C. and back in 011c day in the faU of 2004. Collcc11 remembers the Lrip as "a breeze. l think we were back i11 enough time to meet the r other kids as tl1ey came home fom school," she said. The "other kids" include Sarah. 20, :\feg-a11. 16. 1\1111a, 12,Jocl. 9, and adopted twi11sjames and Jenna. 7. The Moriartys. who were imited to Washington to receive an "Angels in Adoption'" award from the Congi-cssio1d Coalition on Adoption Listitute. weren't fazed by tl1c trip bec-ause tl1ey arc frcquc11l tr,l\·elers to BlagO\·cschchcnsk, a Russian city so far cast tl1al it bor­ ders China. According to U.S. Seu. Debbie Stabc11ow of .Michigan, who spo1isored the Moriartys for the award, they 1,·crc honored cl1at day i11 Washington1101 only for adding James. Je1111a and Danae to the family, but for their determination lo improve the lives of the chtlclren From Russia, they coulcu1'l bring home. The journey lo Washington started in 19 99 wheu Colleen.]011, Sarah, :\lcg,111 and Colleen's pare11ls,Jean and Tom "Coach"' Fagan, made the three-day trip to with love Russia to adopt t\\"insJarnesand Jenna from 011e ofsev­ eral orphanages i11 the area. Upon arri1·i11g i11 BlagoYeschchensk, the famtl)· toured orphanages fi lled The adoption of twins in 1999 from witl1 "hundreds and hundreds of kids who would Russia started Colleen Moriarfy on never h,n-e a family."' remembers Colleen. "It was a life­ changi11g experience."' a mission to enrich orphans' lives. The Moriarl)'S returned home with the intention at three orphanages. They returnedhome with memories that will last a life­ that the)' wottld do something to improve the li'"es of the remaining orpha is. time - and Danae. "As an occupational therapist, I immediately noticed the lack of stumLat­ Colleen (1111 trace mall)' of her family's acti1itics back to l<'.i\IU. lier choice of ing toys and play equipment. There 11·ere 110 plargrounds anywhere," she s�id. major - occupational cl1crapy - made her amu·e of a11 Army internship,,u1 ach-e11- "So, we decided to explore the possibilit)' of building playgrounds. We w,111- ture she liked so much she sta)'ed in cl1c militar)' for eight rears. Dwing tl1is time, ed somethu1g longlasLing, a risual reminder to these forgotten kids that some­ she met Jon, and they ,u·e convinced that "cl1e Arm)' certainly prepared us for this r one, somewhere cared about them."' Before they knew it, the r-Ioriartys 1�re adventure." Although the Moriartys thought they ll"ere retired fom fund-rnising, heading a campaign to raise SS0.000 for their new project, Freedom Swings. Colleen and her family ha1·e been asked lo assist witl1 anotl1er Russiall orphanage .111 2001, tl1c family coorduiated a container shipment of2.000 boxes ofc 1il­ playground build i11 2006. "I call'! sar no," said Colleen. '·\Vl1cn I was a student, dren's clothing, shoes and toys for the orphanages. I went to hear a speaker ll"ho'd co111c to campus to discuss adoption. I remem­ In tl1e summer of 2003, they returned to Russia, this time with 50 0L1cr ber th.inking that I might wa11tto do cl1at somedar." she said. Americans, all of' whom paid their own tra,d expenses. to build playgrounds (To learn more about Freedom S,1�ngs, visiL 1nnv.freedom-sll'i11gs.org.)

EMU J Spring 2005 J 9 Hall ofFa me honor

The College of Education > welcomed track and wrestling and was cl1e newest additions to its Hall of Fa me in April, recog­ president of Phi Sigma Epsilon and the Men's Union. On June nizing imLlviduals wi.cl1 a range of interests and back­ 6, 1944, he successfully led a Get carded again group of soldiers in the grounds, from a \,Yodel War II hero and an atomic Alumni of Eastern Michigan University Normandy invasion, earning energy expert to the name­ tricts in both Michigan and both American and French are eligible to receive our credit card, sake of King Hall on campus. the greater Washington, D.C. awards for valor. From 1985- which helps build scholarships. For more They were nominated area, and her career achieve­ 91, he chaired the committee information, call 734.487.0250 or and selected for contributions ments have earned her numer­ responsible for bringing the e-mail [email protected]. that benefit their fields and ous honors and awards. Geddes Town Hall School to the world beyond EMU. "The Ingrid Saunders Jones, campus, which he considers Hall of Fame event is a won­ M.S. 1973. She is senior his major EMU achievement. derful opportunity to honor vice-president of corporate Gerald Tape, B.A. 1935. College of Education alumni external affairs for The Coca­ Ta pe began his career in who have made important Cola Co. and chairperson of 1939 as an assistant profes­ contributions in many fields The Coca-Cola Foundation. sor of physics at Cornell of endeavor," said Alane Julia Ann King, certifi­ University. From 1973-77, Starko, interim dean of the cate 1858. A lifelong educa­ he was the U.S. Ambassador college. "We are gratefu I to tor, she led Michigan State to the International Atomic them for their contributions Normal School's history Energy Agency based in and proud of the role Eastern department for 27 years. The Vienna, Austria. Michigan University played in first residence hall on cam­ Each recipient was hon­ their successes." pus, completed in 1939, is ored with a plaque placed in The honorees were: named in her honor. the John W. Porter College of ___. Patricia Dignan, M.A. Dean Rockwell, B.S. Education Building. The 2005 ��� -<::;� 1970. She was the first female 1935. While at MSNC, class was the fifth inducted Mart a os a 'le-..� � superintendent in school dis- Rockwell competed in football, into the Hall of Fame. assistant Rec/lM �� � director, overseeing · � the Pro Shop. l Honoring alumni Got style? The EMU Alumni Association > honors seven indi,iduals Looking for the coolest EMU apparel and April 30 at the 44th Annual Alumni Association Awards banquet. A cock­ souvenirs? Visit The Competitive Edge tail reception begins at 6 p.m.: the dinner and award5 program follows at Pro Shop in the Rec/lM building. It is 7 p.111. The cost is S.50 per person. The event is at the Ypsilanti _\ larriott at the only University-owned clothing store Eagle Crest. This year's recipients arc: on campus. If you purchase online, a Outstanding Young Alumnus Award: percentage of revenue goes toward EMU Charles D. Batch ('97), professional football plarcr, Pittsburgh Steelers, scholarships. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to and presidem, Best of the Batch Foundation 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to Alumni Achievement Awards: 7 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrick Cannon ("92), solution sales, !llicrosoft Corp. Saturday. More info: 734.487.4204. Annette Sabo Johnson ('94), business department chair and interna­ tional studies facilitator, Olathe Northwest High Sc:hool, Olathe, Kan. Distinguished Alumni Awards: \Voodrow R. English, ("75), sergeant major, principal trumpet, United ���\\ States Army Band J41C\\\\\\.\ Ror tllcCalister, .Jr. ('77), lieutenant. homicide, Detroit Police Department and chief warrant oflicer 4 (retired). U.S. Army Resen·es Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Awards: Robert L. Johnston, emeritus EtllU Foundation trustee, retired vice-chainmlll, Gerber Products Co. Rick Ross ('75, '77, '8.5), educator and administrator. Lincoln Consolidated Schools, Ypsilanti

1 0 I EMU I Spring 2005 morgue in tl1e area. As l approached, tl1e smcU was more OYe1vowering tJ1an Nirut Sithisoradej > 1s a 1999 graduate of before. This time, 1 did not go into the back-holding area for the bodies. Next EMU with majors in language and international trade. A to tl1e tents 11·ere tl1e photo IO boards: dozens of them showing identifiable resident of Bangkok, 1 hailand, he volunteered his lan­ faces sholl'ing smiles and laughter, next to which were hundreds and hundreds guage skills - he is fluent in German, Thai and English - of pictures taken Ol'er tJ1e last few days. in response to regional calls for translators after the Dec. I walked past and did not gi,·e tJ1ose faces a second tJ1ought. People talk alJOul what heU looks like. Tlus, I tJ1ink, is a fairly accwate impression. 26 tsunami in Southeast Asia. This is his first-person During this time, L did lrnnslationsfrom sunivors to doctors; from relatives account of the two days he spent there less than a week oflost victims to tJ1e forensic teams; and for members of' tl1e data-entry team. after the e,·ent. We all spent a long night on tl1c floor outside tl1e temple, al)out 50 meters from ll'here tl1e dead, umefrigerated bodies were kept in plastic bag-s. Thanks "Free tickets to Phuket pr01ince by Phuket Air for any volunteers provid­ to the people from villages nearby, ll'e found someming to eat. ed." A11sll'ering that message, l arrived hy noon Dec. 31 and \\'aS heading lo the The next morning, tl1e smell was wo1-sening because bodies were under Phuket J Jospital in hopes of using my u,mslation skills in English and German. the sun. At that moment, I had mixed feelings: I ,1·anted to be tliere as much as 011 the \\'a}', e,·erytl1i11g was devastated. Houses ll'ere destroyed a11d mined. 1 hated it Ye t L was 11·illing to gi,·e my time and energy since J knew tl1al my No one could i111a1,rine how anyone cou.ld survi,·e if they \\'ere caught inside. assistance ll'ould make tl1eirjob much easier. \'et it was so hard to think al)out Dead bodies could be seen. J\lostll'ere tmrecognizable. returning.But I finally decided to go back to Bangkok. It took a long time to get to town. By the time I got to the hospital, I coukl A week after returning, all surYivors were transferred to Thammasat no longer speak. Inside, tJ1ere ,,·ere many tireless vollUlleers helping many Rangsit University in Bangkok as the temporary camp before returning to irtiured victims. There ll'ere also more dead bodies, and many things to do. their home country. Representatil'es from all foreign embassies were there Unfortw1ately, tl1ere was no center, no organization and no coordination for the foreign survivors in order to reissue their lost documents. l was between volunteers. there as translator and interpreter. ;'l:oone asked you what to do; you had to decide yourself how to hancUe J\[auy ,ictims suUered from psychological trauma. Some children had lost this unpredicted situation. Due to tlie limited mm1bcrs of cots, 1 helped hospi­ their parent� and kept crying all tl1e time. l I 1elped tl1em by contacting tl1eir rcl­ tal ofliccrs can} tl1e i1tiured St11Yi1·ors. 1 also helped some stir1�vors with tl1eir atil'es in tl1eir home countries. ll'Ouncls by helping tl1em remove clotJJ..ing. l asked tJ1em for their first name, last The tJ1ankless task will continue for many weeks to come. Many people name and other relevant personal information. involl'ed will return to their daily hes, tJ10ugh many 11ill fore,·er carry tJ1e scar s Later tJ1at cYening, 1 moved to a temple, which had become tJ1e largest of what tl1ey ha,·c seen.

EMU I Spring 2005 I 1 1 House hunting .lln innovative > national home-buying pro­ call 248.735.1382. "Studies show that stu­ gram from the country's leading provider of educa­ dent retention is increased tion foncli11g is debuting in Ypsilanti, and it is target­ when faculty and staff live ing alumni, faculty and staff of EMU. near campus in greater num­ bers," said Courtney McAnuff, The program offers a vice president for enrollment $250 discount on closing The program offers services at EMU. "Faculty and A full plate costs and preferred interest a $250 discount staff who live nearby are more By Rachel Reynolds rates similar to those available likely to attend campus events Are you looking for a way to stay connect­ previously only to employees of on closing costs and support students." ed to Eastern Michigan and show your Sallie Mae. The program cov­ The loan-incentive pro­ EMU pride? Order an Eastern Michigan and prefered gram was presented to EMU ers all mortgage financing University license plate and put your in the fall during a visit by needs, including new home, interest rates. green and white spirit in overdrive! second home and investment Thomas J. (Tim) Fitzpatrick, EMU is one of 15 Michigan univer­ property loans for use on pur­ from Belleville High School. president and chief executive chase, refinance and home­ "We're going to place the officer of Sallie Mae. He came sities participating in the state's license equity loan transactions. EMU group in a pricing to campus to meet with enroll­ plate program. The plate carries the Leading the charge for scheme similar to the Sallie ment services' staff. University's block E logo and the Sallie Mae Home Loans is Rob Mae employee discount." EMU followed up on his Eastern Michigan University name is Laney, a senior vice president The University is looking visit by distributing a survey to printed at the bottom. By purchasing an at SMHL and a 1982 EMU to sweeten the deal furtherand faculty and staff. Nearly 20 EMU license plate, alumni and friends graduate. He helped build is exploring ways to further percent of respondents said are helping current students further Pioneer Mortgage into a com­ reduce closing costs, but only they would consider moving their education as well as showing a on those purchases within the closer to campus it financing pany doing $1 billion in annu­ sense of pride in their alma mater. al sales when it was purchased city of Ypsilanti. The SMHL assistance was available. Profits from the plates go directly two years ago by Sallie Mae. program is availabe to all EMU Sal I ie Mae owns or Sa 11 ie Mae took the expertise it alumni, faculty and students manages student loans for into the EMU Alumni Association acquired and began extending on homes throughout the coun­ more than 7 million borrow­ Scholarship Fund and other alumni ini­ mortgage services to employ­ try where SMHL is licensed. ers. Congress created it in tiatives. The scholarship was estab­ ees and now, in partnership Teaming up with EMU 1972 as a government-spon­ lished in 1970 to encourage children with EMU, to others as well. and SMHL to spread the word sored enterprise. Sallie Mae and grandchildren of alumni to contin­ "Eastern is the very first is the local office of Charles began privatizing in 1997; ue the EMU legacy. To date, the license partner," said Laney, who grew Reinhart Co. Realtors. For by 2004, it terminated ties plate program has raised more than up in Ypsilanti and graduated more details on the program, to the government. $100,000. "I can't think of a more beneficial program. Eastern alumni can show their support for EMU while helping to secure the futures of current students," said Karen M. Pitton, president of the EMU Alumni EMU Alumni Association. There are two versions of EMU's Association license plate. The regular vehicle plate Officers: President: Jennifer Rass ('93); President-Elect: Gerald Gemignani ('94); Past costs $35 more than the annual vehicle President: Karen M. Pitton ('79); Parliamentarian: Daniel Hunter, Jr. ('93); registration fee. Of that, $25 goes to the Secretary/Treasurer: David Mamuscia ('67, '71) scholarship fund, as does the $10 yearly renewal fee. A collector's version of the Other Board Members: Larry Andrewes ('66, '68); Eric Brown ('03); Carl Christoph ('75); George Eason ('88); Scott Frush ('94); Jason Hansen ('83); James Hogan plate that can be purchased for a one­ ('92, '98); Ernie Krumm ('90, '97); Jeannine Kunz ('93); Rusty Machovec ('80); William time cost of $35, $25 of which goes to Malcolm ('76); Jerry Marszalek ('67, '74); Joseph Misiewicz ('68, '70); Michelle Owens the scholarship fund. The plates can be ('94, '97); George Papadopoulos ('89, '92); Ronald Sesvold ('67); Gregory Sheldon ('96); personalized as well as designated with Robert Simon ('91); Robert Theadore ('79) the disabled logo. To order either version, On The Web: Alumni Association membership is free. So what are you waiting for? visit a Secretary of State branch office or Sign up today online. go to http://michigan.gov/sos. www. emich. edu!a/umni/associa tion

l 2 I EMU I Spring 2005 Mike Bourke ('84, left) and Ernest Britton ('85, '90) caught up with Judy Tatum, EMU's director of admissions, Nov. 9 in Cincinnati.

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C3rmine Burkette ('95) and Susan Hren ('33, '95) joined other alumni at the GETTING l'«Jv. 10 outreach event in Cleveland. OUT AND ABOUT Since our last issue, the Office for Alumni Relations has conducted more than 15 alumni outreach events, from Cincinnati and Sarasota, Fla., to San Antonio and Cleveland. Hundred� of alumni ans\\·ered our invitations in these areas to join fellow graduates for food and laughler. To see if an alumni event is corning to your part of the country, subscribe to our monthly electronic newslette� the e-Edge, or check our Web site at www. emich.edu/alumni. Dean Rockwell ('35) and future alumna Nina Machovec prove that Eastern pride is for all ages at the Ford Field alumni event Nov. 6.

EMU I Spring 2005 I 13 On location 1n: BAHRAIN Milan Emanuele > ("9 1) takes a break atop an oil pipeline in Bahrain in late October. The I louston resident has been to l 79 countries in the past 15 years. Seven EMU professors > were honored Above: Teaching this winter at the 14th Annual 'leaching Excellence Excellence recipients were, from left: George Awards. The e,·ent, hosted by the EMU Alumni Bird, Jean Bush-Bacelis, Association and the Office for Alumni Relations, Michael McGuire, Betsy On location 1n: Morgan, Kay Woodie! and honors faculty who have distin­ lighting for 295 productions. PUERTO RICO Phillip Cardon. Not guished themselves in the Betty Beard, professor, pictured: Betty Beard. Seven EMU alumni > proud!)' sho\\' the classroom. Students and alum­ School of Nursing. Beard was Easternnag as they embarked last fall on their ni nominate the honorees. honored as an outstanding ment. Bush-Bacelis was hon­ annual cruise. Pictured are (back row, from left): "The Te aching Excel­ teacher and role model for life­ ored as a teacher and Stan Szostek ('69), Dan Freeman ("76). Bob lence Awards are a wonderful long learning and professional­ researcher who inspires stu­ way for the Alumni Association ism. "She is an example for dents. "She exemplifies teach­ Dennis ('69, '72) and Paul Ferguson ("67. '70). to salute some of EMU's out­ new faculty who are learning to ing excellence in her class­ Front ro\\', from left: �leredith (Burch) Szostck standing teachers. One of be effective educators and to room style, her ability to moti­ ("72). Diane Dennis ('68),Jolene Freeman and EMU's strengths has always colleagues who want to be suc­ vate and her longlasting con­ Barbara Ferguson ('68). been its faculty, and these cessful researchers," said a for­ cern for her students," said a awards highlight their dedica­ mer master's degree student. former student. tion to providing a quality edu­ Kay Woodiel, associate Betsy Morgan, depart­ cation for our students," said professor, Department of ment head and professor, Vicki Reaume, executive direc­ Health Promotion and Human Department of Foreign tor of alumni relations at EMU. Performance. Woodiel was Languages and Bilingual honored as a mentor and Studies. Morgan was honored resource for her students. for her style of teaching The Excellence "She translates her passion English as a second language. Awards are a and scholarly knowledge of She also creates a classroom health education into an atmosphere where students wonderful way to effective program of teach­ are free to make mistakes salute outstanding ing," a student said. while learning the correct use Phillip Cardon, associate of a word or words. EMU teachers. professor, Department of Bus­ Michael McGuire, profes­ iness and Technology Educa­ sor, Department of Music and The recipients were: tion. Cardon was honored for Dance, and director of music P. George Bird, professor, his outstanding abilities and therapy. McGuire was honored Department of Communication his concern for the welfare for his motivational skills and and Theatre Arts. Bird has and achievement of his stu­ devotion to students. "He has been at EMU for 50 years as a dents. Cardon connects with helped make it possible for teacher, director, designer, car­ his students and has high me to learn to challenge penter, electrician, sound expectations for their achieve­ myself and to grow in confi­ engineer, shop supervisor, ment, according to colleague dence," said a former student. mentor and custodian. He has Alvin Tessmer. McGuire also has been a role directed more than 60 plays Jean Bush-Bacelis, pro­ model of community service. and designed scenery and fessor, Department of Manage- - Carol Anderson

1 4 I EMU I Spring 2005 AS SEEN ON TV! The bricks will be permanently displayed in University Park. Screen stars As one EMU alumnus prepared for his national TV debut, another one kept on building his national audience. 8111 Click ('03), who we first wrote about in the fall issue, is host of a new cable series on DIY Network called "Restoration Realities." The show premiered March 6 on the how-to cable network, and will air Sundays at 2:30 p.m. EST. Each 30- minute episode features Click, a graduate of EMU's master's program in historic preservation, and homeowners across the country restoring their great old homes. More information about the show can be found at www.d1ynetwork.com. Meanwhile, Greg Mathis ('82) continues to grow ratings for his "Judge Mathis" show, a nationally syndicated reality-based court show. In January, the program matched its highest rat1 ngs for the year. In 1997, Mathis' life was the subject If you loved > using the Student Recreation characters per line. of a musical called Inner City Miracle, • 12" x 12" brick. Requires Intramural Complex (Rec/L\11) as a student, you can written and directed by playwright Ron a gift of $500: 9 lines - 18 Milner. In 2002, he was the rec1p1ent of characters per line. now directly support its programs and tl1e students the Alumni Achievement Award from the who work tl1ere tluuugh a fond-raising initiative. A submission form is available at www.emich.edu/ EMU Alumni Association. The brick fund-raiser reci m/brickcamp. htm. (If you live in the Chicago area or will gives you the chance to leave The money raised For more information, be v1s1ting and would I 1ke to attend a tap­ your physical mark on cam­ will build student contact Michelle Owens at ing, call l.866.3MATHIS ) pus by having a message 734.487 .1338; by fax at inscribed on a brick, which scholarships and 734.487.4197; or e-mail Judge Greg Mathis will then be permanently dis­ [email protected]. accepts the award played in University Park fund replacement The Rec/lM opened in for Best TV News, The first brick will be laid this of old equipment. 1982, and last year had more Talk or Information spring and future ones will be than 500,000 users. More series last year laid throughout the years. even to commemorate special than 3, 500 students took part during the 35th Your generous, tax- occasions such as birthdays, in one or more of its 33 intra­ annual NAACP deductible donation allows anniversaries or graduations. mural sports offered. Student­ Image Awards the Rec/lM program to pro­ • 4' x 8' brick. Requires a athletes have done extremely in Los Angeles. vide scholarships for deserv­ gift of $100: 3 lines - 12 char­ well at intramural competi­ ing Rec/l M student employ­ acters per line. (The character tions, including winning the ees; to replace old equip­ count for all bricks includes regional championship last ment; and to fund special­ both spacing and punctuation.) year in 5-on-5 basketball. needs projects. • 8' x 8' brick. Requires Since opening, the Bricks can be pur­ a gift of $200: 6 lines - 13 Rec/IM has hosted more than chased in honor or memory of 10 mil lion users. friends and loved ones, or The $17.3 million facility opened as the Lloyd W. Olds Student Recreation Center in 1982. In 1991, the outdoor lake facility was added, and its name changed to the Olds/Robb Student Recreation and Intramural Complex, in honor of Richard Robb, who served 25 consecutive years (1967-1992) on the EMU Board of Regents. - Kevin Merrill MSHROD JOINS CHAPTER FAMILY HR group debuts The newest alumni chapter at EMU also has the distinction of having one of the longest name to pronounce. The Master of Human Resource Management and Organization Devel­ opment (MSHROD) Alumni Chapter was officially welcomed to the Eastern Michigan University chapter family Jan. 29, when the EMU Alumni Association Board of Directors accepted its application. EMU has 20 alumni chapters, serving aca­ demic, affinity or geographic interests. The chapter's officers are: Deb Foerster ('94, '97), president; Zachary Fairchild ('03), vice president; and Jennifer Johnson ('02), treasurer. The group's fac­ ulty adviser is Eric Schulz, a professor in the Department of Management. The new Hall of Fame inductees are > (from left): Melissa (Drouillard) Like all chapters, MSHROD has a well­ Bater ('97), softball; Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema ('91 ), volleyball; Roger Coryell ('73), defined purpose: promote the University; baseball; Mark Dailey ('91, '92), track; Earl Dixon ('73, '76, '77), basketball; Mireille provide networking opportunities for Sankatsing-Smith ('92, '95), track; and Jim Streeter ('73), athletics administration. alumni and students; support and pro­ mote members' professional develop­ ment; and offer recreational and socializ­ ing opportunities. Letter-perfect The chapter is open to graduates with a master's degree from the program; stu­ The Eastern Michigan > University E­ won six individual MAC out­ dents currently enrolled in the program door titles. are accepted as non-voting members. In Club Alumlli Chapter in January welcomed six for­ Earl Dixon (men's basket­ addition, any administrator, faculty or mer athletic greats and one athletics administrator ball, '73, '76, '77). He was a emeritus faculty member of the MSHROD into the E-Club Athletic Ilall of' Fame. standout basketball player who earned four letters from program can join. The chapter also may The E-Club, a group of ly is a volunteer coach for the 1968-69 to 1971-72. He award honorary memberships to col­ former EMU varsity letterwin­ women's softball team. added postgraduate degrees leagues and friends of the chapter. ners, sponsors the annual Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema in 1976 and 1977. Played in Members' yearly dues are $30. Hall of Fame awards and has (volleyball, '91). She was 118 out of a possible 122 Most of its members are graduates of a selection committee to named first-team All-MAC in games during his career. the master of science in human resources determine the inductees. 1987, 1988 and 1989, and Mireille Sankatsing-Smith and organizational development program The 2004 class was the 29th honorable mention in 1986. (women's track, '92, '95). She within the Department of Management in inducted into the Hall of Roger Coryell (baseball, received All-American honors the College of Business. Fame, which started with the '73). He has been a part of five times and became EMU's The master's program prepares profes­ inaugural class in 1976. the baseball program as a first national champion in sionals for a multitude of roles. Among the The Hall of Fame was player and coach. This year is women s track when she won ' skills it conveys: the ability to identify, plan, relocated from Bowen Field his 18th as head coach. He the 800-meter run at the 1992 implement and manage change as staff pro­ House to the EMU Convo­ was the starting pitcher in the NCAA Indoor Championships. cation Center with the induc­ 1970 National Collegiate Jim Streeter ('73). He fessionals; the ability to match organization­ tion of the Class of 2001. The Athletic Association national has served as EMU 's sports al and human resource needs and imple­ Hall is in the atrium of the championship game, which information director (SID) ment systems; and the ability to link human Convocation Center and is EMU won. for 31 years. His pubI ica­ resource management and organizational open daily to the public. Mark Dailey (men's track, tions have won numerous development to improve organizational The Class of 2004 '91, '92). He was one of the awards, and he was one of effectiveness. inductees are: most outstanding middle-dis­ nine Media Marshals for the Melissa (Drouillard) Bater tance runners in EMU history, 2004 Ryder Cup. He was (softball, '97). She led the earning All-American honors assistant SID in 1974. Mid-American Conference four times in his career. He (MAC) in hitting with a .412 competed in the 1992 and Visit, us onlinc > average in 1996. She current- 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials and www.emich.edu/alumni/chapters 16 I EMU I Spring 2005 I The Gary M. Owen College of Business Building is a familiar place to EMU's accounting majors as well as the 1 00 active members of the Accounting Alumni Chapter.

atrick Gannon, a l 992 Ei\1U graduate in accounting information systems now working for Microsofi Corp., became president of the Accoun­ ting Alumni Chapt<::r in June. The chapter had a great turnout for its 25th anniversarr celebration in November, and se,·eral members are \\'Orking on the Creal Te achers Accounting Scholarship Fund cam­ paign "ith the Er,,lU Foundation. ·The goal is to raise $] million in fi,·e years,'' Cannon said. \Vith tl1al task in mind, the chapter has a busy agen­ da for 2005 and beyond. ·'J\ltl,ough 11citl1er has been oflicially named and set in stone, our chapter gmtls could be entitled '11laking a diflcrence· and 'Bringi11g them back: \Ve're ,·cry concerned about making sure that current students can afford to get tlu-ough the pro­ Ambitions soar for gram," Cannon said. ··\ Ve're looking to substantially add lo tl,c $ I 00,000 tl1a1 was raised in 2004." �e"' accounting rules introduced in 2002 mew tl1al today's students must meet stricter requirements in order to graduate, Cannon said. "They hm·c lo take accounting chapter more classes tl1an we did, "'hich is good because EMU graduates arc Ii.illy qualified and in demand when tl1ey graduate. The downside is tliat it takes them longer, Accounting Alumni Chapter does it share "'hich is more expensi,·e. We just want them to start of networking, but the group's focus is their careers without crippling student loan balances." Chapter members agree it is equally importaJJL to on making college affordable for others. invite alumni back to the Uni,·ersit)'. "\Vhcthcr it's Accounting Professor l loward l3unsis said he fi.Jly encourages the chap­ I lomecoming, our yearly golf outi11g, tl1e event we annuallr host tl1e 'foesdar ter's initiati,·es. 'They are a great resomce fc,r us," he said. "They are tl1e link before Thanksgiving, or an informal night out at a basketball g-a111e, we want between our students and tl,e job market. Ln addition. chapter activities are people to visiL The ni,·ersity has changed so much since man)'of us graduat­ gTeat for alumni, too. If you \\'ant to succeed in the bi..siness world, yon have lo ed," Ga11non said. "There are a lot of really positi,·e tl1ings happening atEf\lU." continually net"·ork:' Chapter members are going to be btL5Y if tl1ey succeed. There are about l 00 The 2004 Accounting Educator of tl,e Year. retired accounting professor active members. witl, another I 00 or so occasionally conoibuting to events. The Gerry Kruse. recei,·ed her award at tl1e 25 tl1 anniversarr celebration. 'Hues of group's datab,t5e wntains 3,000 graduates. and almost 90 percent li,·e in ooutl1- Kruse's refi.1sal lo accept late papers and her tough tests \\'ere mentioned e,L5l i\lichig,m. ''A..11 e1·e11t "ithjust lO percent in attendance would be great;· he tl1roughout tl,e celebration. "AUjoking aside, I was really proud of "'hat \\"C put said. And tl,at will happen if C,mnon, who is recei,ing an Alumni Achievement togetl1er for her," Cannon said. "Everr accounting graduate reading tliis knO\\"S Award April 30 from tl1e EllIU Alumni Association, has his \\'a)'- how much she contributed to our success. It was a well-earned a\\'ard."

EMU I Sprng 2005 I l 7 Your EMU chapters at a glance:

Chapter name Contact E-mail Phone

• Accounting Alumni Patrick Gannon ('92) [email protected] 77.S.267.0469 O Black Alumni George Eason ('88) gcorgeeason@s bcglobal. net S 13.657 .6050 HISTORIC25 • Central Arizona Alumni Keith Klein ('97) [email protected] 480.722.2812 • Chicago Alumni Chris Carollo ('98) [email protected] 773.486.1458 YEARS O Construction Mgt. Alumni James Hogan ('92, '98) [email protected] 313.779.8172 • E-Club Lellerwinners Alumni Robin Baun ('75) robin@m ran narbor.corn 734.2 1S.t991 O Greek Alumni Greg Nixon ('99) [email protected] 734.699.4297 Jennifer Rass ('9.S) Maxjcn [email protected] 248.4 1 4.650 t O Historic Preservation Alumni Ruth Mills ('01) [email protected] 810.794.9609 OH uron Restoration Alumni Maynard Harris ('5.S) 517.42.S.7026 • Kensington Valley Alumnj Jason Hansen ('82) jl,[email protected] 734.420.3386 • Latino Alumnj Sonia Ponce de Leon ('98) [email protected] 313.282.0442 • LGBT and Friends Alumni ** Michael Da.itch ('75) [email protected] 586.468.700 t • MBA Alumni Barbara Porter ('81) [email protected] 248.433..'3514 • MPA Alumni *** Maureen Burns ('80, '90) [email protected] 734.973.6664 • MSHROD Alunrnj **** Eric Schulz [email protected] 734.487.011.S • MiLitary Science Alumni Mjr. Michael Knoll m ichael. [email protected] 734.487.1020 • National Capital Alumni James A. Moors ('74) [email protected] 703.917.1188 • Occupat.ional Therapy Alumni Nancy Milligan ('76) nancy. m [email protected] 734.487 .6839 EMU's historic preservation program celebrates its 25th year with a dinner • School ofTech. StudiesfMLS * Ira Todd ('OS) in terrogatorbond@yah oo.com 7S4.S40.S623 and program May 14 at The Detroit • Southern California Alumni Marian Bliznik ('71, '76, '90) busin [email protected] ia.net 949.729.8008 Club. The reception begins at 6 p.m., * Master of Liberal Studies in Technology followed by dinner and a program. ** lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender The keynote speaker is Michael *** Master of Public Administration Tom lan, co-founder of the National **** Master of Human Resource Council for Preservation Education. Management and Organization Development

Ovacant EMU, USA D EMU Contact Like our alumni chapters, > • alumnj coutacts are important ambassadors for EasternMichigan Uui,·ersity. Alumnj con­ tacts are committed to supporting DIU alumnj interaction in areas 1vithout alumni chapters, but on a less formal scale than an alumni chapter. They should public!)' show pride in EMU, publicize Er.1U in their com­ munity and should help foster alumni interac­ tion within their community. Ther are not required to hold designated actil'ities or ha,·e a formalized su-ucture. If you are willing to serve as an alumnj contact, please fill out our interest sun·er available at: http:l/www.emich.edu/alumni/chapterslcontacts.html .. � Alaska > California > norida > Ohio > South Carolina > Texas > Anchorage San Francisco Bay Area Orlando and Central Florida Cincinnati Myrtle Beach Austin Janet Asaro, '88 Jeff Zank, '82 Allen Fazio, '88 Chad Clark, '00 Alexandra Dorothy, 'O 1 Tony Wrubel, '02 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 907 .333.2846 407.240.4963 513.947.1 180 843.349.231 1

l 8 I EMU I Spring 2005 HELPING NONPROFITS AND MINORITY STUDENTS For humanity A $100,000 pledge from Comerica Corp. over two years will benefit the University's Human ics Program as well as several students in EMU's College of Business. American Humanics, which devel­ ops "spirit, mind and body in human­ itarian service," is a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations. At EMU, the Comerica gift funded several internships with area nonprofits, including the Girl Scouts, Make-a-Wish, Washtenaw Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House. Completing 300 hours of field­ based experience at a local nonprofit satisfies one of the requirements stu­ dents must complete for an American Human ics Certificate. Kelli Dowd, a sophomore majoring in Women's Studies, is interning with the Girl Scouts. Because the Humanics program emphasizes management ex­ perience, Dowd is involved with plan­ Lab partners ning meetings and projects and is cre­ ating a display for the annual meeting JI. 5 0, 0 0 0 gift from > from American Electric Power Service Corp. will of the Girl Scout Advisory Board. help fund the Science Initiative ..11 EMU's College of Arts rnclSciences. Specifically, "This internship is helping me see this fund will assist the University in the purchase of porta..:>lebiology and chemistry what aspect of nonprofits I really want to go into and has helped with my laboratory equipment. time management. I seem to be busy all the time, but the experience has The gift was made possi­ helped me find a balance with all my ble hr formu EYI U regent Keeping activities," Dowd said. Michael Morr · ('69, '73) and technology "I'm interested in working with EMU Foundation tmstee Dale current is an nonprofit accounting. At Ronald I lerdlauff (78). Both are EillU ongoing issue. ,., McDonald House, I work hand-in­ alumni. American Electric .. hand with the bookkeeper as wel I as Power Sen�ce Corp. is one of 1 the management team," said Mike the la1,r est electric utilities in Fitzpatrick, an accounting major. the United States and is based The Comerica gift also provided a in Columbus, Ohio. year's tuition to six minority under­ Currently, the biology and graduate students in the College of chemistry laboratories are i.11 Business who are majoring in finance need of new and updated or have demonstrated a commitment equipment. T 1e purchase and to working in the banking industry. maintenance of scientific The scholarships will help increase equipment lus alwars been enrollment in the finance area and costly, and technological inno­ assist with retention of upp er-level vations during tl1e past 20 ens11re that laboratories will 11ecessary background for undergraduates, most of who work at years hm·e exacerbated the ,Jwiys be in good repair. careers such as medicine, least part time to support their aca­ ch,Jleng-eof keeping current. EMU's departments of dentistr)', and secondary demic careers. The fu nd-raising initiative chemistryand biology serve a teaching in the sciences, ecol­ - Nancy Mida will help buy this equipment "icle range of students witl1 ogy and biotechnology. and establish an endowment to CU11·icula that provide the - Nancy Mida Arts and Sciences

Past and present Friday evening, Feb. 10, I attended the EMU production of Moliere's The Miser. Wonderfully cast and directed, it provided a terrific showcase for our students' ener­ gy and sense of fun. The Ann Arbor News agreed with me, giving it an excellent review. Maybe not surprising, with our fine reputation for the performing arts, but nonetheless noteworthy when you consider that it was the 62nd play direct­ ed by Professor George Bird at Eastern Michigan University. A reception following the play honored George's 50th anniversary as an EMU fac­ ulty member. More than 100 former and current faculty, administrators and students History and acting > helped Ben who can bring a new perspec­ attended and phoned in to honor Mr. Bird. Vereen get noticed in 1 977 when he portrayed Chicken tive, knowledge and experi­ George took the opportunity to answer the George in the epic mini series Roofs. Some 28 years ence to students. question many have been asking. "Next later, the nationally known Broadway star is using the Vereen said he looks for­ year I will be in the same place I am now, ward to helping pass his in the classroom and on stage at EMU!" same tools to teach Eastern prices will be announced. expertise in theater on to Watching Mr. Bird work with his craft Michigan University students The collaboration is part another generation. and his students capped a week in which while working on a show about of Vereen's duties as the M. "I feel very blessed to be I was working hard at the other end of the African-American aviators and Thelma McAndless Distin­ asked to work with Eastern faculty pipeline. The College of Arts and the Tuskegee Airmen who, in guished Professor in Human­ Michigan University and its Sciences has 34 active searches for new the 1940s, became America's ities. The McAndless chair, students, and th is play is faculty this year and has completed the first black military airmen. established in 1985, moves going to be brilliant," Vereen review of 39 applications for reappoint­ The play, with the work­ among departments within said. "The arts are very impor­ ment, tenure and promotion (with about ing title Soaring on Black the College of Arts and tant to me. They are the core 15 more promotions in March). Faculty Wings, is scheduled to pre­ Sciences and is offered to an of our culture. No civilization hiring and review for permanent appoint­ miere at EMU May 5. Perfor­ individual with a national or is without the arts. Even in ment are the most important responsibili­ mances run through May 8 at international reputation in the Bible, God created. He ties we share through the system of facul­ the Quirk Theatre. Times and various arts and humanities didn't manufacture." ty governance to assure the reputation of th is great University. Studies show consistently that the relationships students make with faculty 150 years of music determine success in the classroom, career and life. Knowing that we are hir­ ing faculty for the next half century of stu­ A high note dents gives me pause. But watching George Bird work in his 50th year gives To commemorate its sesquicentennial, E.1\ I U's Department me both confidence and even more on I usic and Dance celebrates l.50 years of excellence in resolve to hire candidates who wi 11 be leaching music with a festival of cunccrL� April 9-17. just as academically inspired during year Alumni from each major ensemble will be honored at their 50 as the year they apply for tenure. respecti,·e e,·ents. A wide ,·ariety of e,·e11ts, including con­ certs by the jazz band. percussion and African ensembles, the EJ\1U Bands. Orchestra and Choirs are planned. A short history of the music and dance department can be fo und at ,,ww.emich.edu/music. Business

Foreign language proficiency to promote mtd enhm1cc our is a critical component of visibilil)' nationally and inter­ global competency. , . nationallr;' Victor said. . JI Dean Mielke caJled � .. Victor's hi.ring an important step for tl1c college as it broad­ r ens its base fom programs in China, India and Greece to a new undergraduate interna­ tional business 1rnuor and Setting the bar study-abroad opportunities At EMU's College of Business, a gift from • for students. Ernie and Jeanne Merlanti has allowed The new m,tjor "'ill be us to launch our innovative Ethics "distinctive" from those Seminar, which is open to students oflcred by other business across the University. Seminar students schools, Mielke said. '"vVc will are presently helping select a recipient of require study abroad, foreign the annual Ethics Best Practices Award language proficiency and two to be presented to the regional business majors: one u11.crnational,and person who best reflects ethical leader­ one in a tsaditional fonctional ship and social responsibility. area such as finance or mar­ This semester, we also have our first keting," he said. "The study­ Ethicist in Residence, Maya Fischhoff, abroad reqtLirement is unique an expert on corporate social responsibil­ and results from our strong ity and environmental issues. She is sense that lo be international, working with students in the Merlanti rou have to live it, 1101. just Ethics Seminar; serving as a consultant read about it." to students on projects during the term; E. M U's business faculty and speakirg to corporate social respon­ Global have made the case tl1at foreign sibility classes. lm1g,uage proficiency is a criti­ Strategically, ethics education plays cal component of global com­ an even mere important role as the col­ outreach petency. The second fi.mction­ lege moves to the next level. "Ethics. al major assures entry-level Values and Accountability" is the title of David Victor, > professor ofmanagement at positions for the students our comprehensive initiative to improve Eastern Michigan University, has been named the first upon graduation. ethics education. Fifty-five faculty and director of the international business programs for the Victor has consulted with staff recently attended a daylong work­ a rang,- e of clients, including city shop to discuss these issues. We began Colleg,-e ofBtLsiness. de,u I of tl1c CoUcge gm·ernmcnts, Fortune 500 the session by asking: "What are we doing As director, of Business. compm1ies and the U.S. Almy. to prepare our students to be ethical, pro­ Victor will be Victo1, of Fam1- Jn his 20-rear carec1, he has fessional business people?" The common responsible for ington I !ills, cb·cl­ conducted seminars where he "solution" is to offer a single course. But implementing the oped I� I U's m,L5- has coached engineers, cxecu­ this is inadequate because it marginalizes University's inter­ ter of business ti,·es and gO \-crnment officials the topic's importance and places respon­ national business administration on cross-cul tu ml busine55 inter­ sibility for coverage in the hands of a rel­ ctu-riculum, \\"Ork­ course Oil u1terna­ actions. diversity and conflict atively small number of faculty. ing with partner tio11a] management, management. Instead, what is needed is an environ­ uni\'ers1ues and as well as one of ti ,e 11c was tl1e first recipient ment where our faculty model ethical promoting the progrnmto stu­ first regularly oOercd courses of tl1e "Distinguished Visiting behavior, and create a new mindset from dents and outside sources. on the North Ame1ican Free Foreign Professorship" (gradu­ the prevaili 1g one that applies expecta­ "David has the experi­ Tra de Agreement in the United ate le,·el) of the lnstitulo tions to students. The first step is to ence. knowlcdg,-e and skilb to States. I le also de,·eloped tl1e 1ccnologico y li'.studios Su­ develop a college ethos statement that lead the college to the forefront first course 011 international periorcs de 1\lonterrcr in Mex­ reflects high standards and provides of international education. busu1ess communication at an ico and past president of tl1e benchmarks for self-evaluation. The next Our leadership i11 internation­ American Assembly of Association for Business step follow ng creation is to communi­ al education will increase tl1e Collegiate Schools of BtL5iness­ Con1111unicatio11. cate the ethos statement until it becomes (business) opportunities for accredited school. He received bachelor's, part of our academic environment. our students and tl1c business "We have a remarkable master's and doctoml deg1-ecs communitr Ill southeast deptl1 of international expertise fium die Unimsity of.\lichigm1. Michigan:· said David Alielkc, at E.\lU, and it is my objective - CarolA nderson Education

'As the first research cen­ Faculty involved ter 111 the College of in CRIS projects Education, CRIS is settingthe have a strong stage for a ne\\' partnership commitment to \\'ith schools in research and improving schools, program de,·elopment based Hottman said. 011 grant firnding;' I l0Uimu1 said. "Faculty inl'Olved in CRIS projecl5 have a strong commitment lo improving Creating leaders schools for children, so \\'C Recently I met with a committee charged \\'ant to do more than just with selecting names for this year's research for research's sake." Education Hall of Fame. One of the indi­ The center's hu1,rest 1mij­ viduals chosen for this honor is Julia A. ecL5 center around the National King. Ms. King graduated from Michigan Science Foundation's National Normal School in 1858 and became the Science Digital Library first woman superintendent of schools in (NSDL), a federally fimded the state. She later served as Preceptress pnuect designed to improve (Dean of Women) of the Michigan Normal science and mathematic..'l edu­ School and head of the history depart­ cation fium pre-school through ment. At her death, an editorial in The coll EJ\IU has been a leader Detroit Free Press said King was "unques­ ege. in this program. bringing tionably the greatest woman educator C.'(pertise in curriculum, tech­ Michigan has ever had." nology in education, and To day, a woman superintendent, dean design of learning environ­ or department head is not particularly ments for K-12 schook novel, but in her time King was a pioneer. "The \ISDL is an 0111i11e I suspect few of us who are educators Center of library of resow"Ces for science, today can appreciate the brilliance, technology. engineering and courage and determination necessary for mathematics education;· 1 loff.. her to succeed. Michigan Normal was an important part of that success. It was attention ma1 I said. '·Our project focuses 011 J)lDIid_i_11g professional cb·­ both the place that provided her the skills The EMU > College of Education has devel­ she needed and the place she returned to eJopmenl for teachers and me­ serve. I am proud of the role "the Normal" oped its first research center, the Center for dia specialists through \\'Ork­ played in bringing new professional Research on cl1e Internetand Schools (CRIS). The shops and online materials." opportunities to women - and new and center, under the directorship of Ellen Hoffimm, "By ciel-eloping and test­ varied skills to the field. ing a \\'Orkshop model to Recently, I had similar thoughts as I associate professor of educa­ expected to bring researchers increase use of the l\SDL, sat at dinner with two young men who tional media and technology together to continue these we'll expand inquiry-based were awarded a scholarship focused on in the £,\ JU Deparunent of investigations while lel·eraging teaching of middle school sci­ African-American men preparing to be Te acher Education. focuses on tl1e results to engage in new ence and mathematics to teachers. I listened to those bright tl1e study of technology and prqjects to better understand improl'e student learning;' focused young men talk about their role in education. schools in a 21st century I Iofli11an said. "Our goal is lo teaching elementary students and CRIS consolidates seYcral knowledge economy. create a learning em·ironment thought, "They are pioneers, too." I am existing grant projects at E�I U Located in the 1��1U for teachers that shows off tl1e proud of Eastern's role in helping us cre­ in the areas of technology in Special Prqjects ollice, 31 I promise of digital libraries for ate a stronger and more diverse teaching teacher preparation, digital Po rter Building, CRIS has six classrooms, particularly in force by providing opportunities and sup­ libraric.5, and the l nternet in staff members and inrnh-es a underserved areasi· port for students who are underrepresent­ science and matl1ematics edu­ core of six faculty associates The project findings and ed in their chosen fields. cation. With an initial set of from Te acher Education and materials ,,illbe disu·ibutcd in While we no longer have the role of pre­ grants amounting to more than the College of Arts and order to reach as many young ceptress, still I hope that many of the pio­ $3.5 million, tl1e center is Sciences in its current projects. people as possible. neers we prepare today will, like Julia King, return to share their accumulated wisdom. We have much to learn together. Health & Human Services

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In overdrive Winter term is well underway, with an exciting ser es of events in the College of Health and Human Services. One project is the Promise of Nursing. In this externally funded pro­ gram, faculty members in the School of Nursing developed CD-ROM-based demonstrations of key clinical skills (see related story on this page). Students can review the demonstra­ tions as often as necessary in order to master the skill. As a result, students will be better prepared to practice these ski I ls and Nursing students > are learning their more confident in doing so - and ulti­ skills with the �1elp of modern technology. EMU stu­ The outcome has mately, will be more successful in the clinical setting. Perhaps best of all, dents learn e!Bential nursing skills such as medica­ been positive, these materials are available to other tions (oral, subcutaneous,in jection and intravenous), with students schools of nursing, extending the catheterization, "Vound care, The DVDs were the idea showing both impact of our strong nursing faculty tracheotomy an: suctioning of Professor Barbara Scheffer, members well beyond our own campus. through DVD co::monstrations who received a Promise of competence and Elsewhere in the college, the Clinical created by EMU faculty. The Nu·sing grant through the confidence. Research Administration program initiat­ videos provide a consistent Community Foundation of ed the seccnd year of its Distinguished model for study - the lab or at Southeast Michigan to fund done in commercial products. Speaker Series in Clinical Research. home to supple,ent face-to­ the project. The grants were The outcome has been face instruction. earnarked for projects that im­ positive, with students showing Our first speaker, Dr. Nancy Smith of the proved nursing edu­ competence and confidence in United States Food and Drug Sancho cation and addres­ these skills. Administration, discussed "Minimizing applies sed the shortage Now, Scheffer plans to the Risks of Medicine." of nursing faculty. knowledge expand the use of video tech­ The remaining two talks in the Scheffer nology to help students learn during a series were also equally relevant: "The recruited graduate the communication skills NIH Roadmap and Clinical Research" practice student Clara essential to patient-centered Hergert, a regis­ care (a national nursing direc­ and "Benefit versus Risk: Who Gets To tered nurse with a tive). For example, nursing stu­ Decide?" master's degree in dents must learn to shift from Finally, EMU hosted the 2005 nursing, to pre­ social interaction to therapeu­ meeting of the Michigan Academy of pare the scripts tic conversation by use of clar­ Arts and Sciences in March. One set of and produce the ification, reflection, restate­ sessions was devoted to Health and DVDs. Including ment and summarizing - lead­ Human Services' presentations, and the student per­ ing to a clear understanding by spective was vaI u­ the patient of the protocols to our faculty members and their students able. Hergert sug­ be followed in his/her care. were well represented on the program. gested the DVDs Students will be taped in not only demon­ their practice sessions and strate correct prac­ learn self-evaluation with the tice, but also show help of faculty. The School of how to handle Nursing is seeking support to common problems purchase the equipment nec­ and address mis­ essary for this portion of the takes, not typically learning activities. Technology

other factors. Ray said. Army paralegals with thi& degree () should ach-a11ce in tl1c An11y pll!I!��------� and be more marketable if tl1ey decide to lem·e tl1e miutary. About 50 students are e."pcctcd to e11roll for courses r stat.i11g i11 ,\lay. The i\m1y Judge Advocate Ce11eral (JAC) Cmvs. cstab­ Progress aplenty ushcd in l77 5 by Ceorge The unusually cold Michigan winter did not Wa5lti11gton, is tl1e oldest law slow activities in the College of Technology. fin n in the nat.io11. lt is a ";de­ For example, after visiting the 84 Lumber ranging practice, which corporate headquarters in western include<, military law ,md crimi­ Pennsylvania last summer, we were pleased nal prosecution, as well a<; inter­ to receive a $25,000 check from the com­ national law a11d leg-al ,L<;SL5tancc pany to support scholarships for underrepre­ i11 tl 1e United States and abroad. sented students in the construction man­ The Army paralegal spe­ agement program. The two-year scholar­ cialist degree program re­ ships are worth about $5,000 each year. quirements include a mini­ In other news, the Legal Assisting mum of 50 hours of gener,11 Program has finalized an agreement with education courses. at least 59 the Judge Advocate General Corps of the program hours and 15 hours U.S. Army to allow paralegals in the Army of free electives to reach the to complete their baccalaureate degree by required 12.J hours for gradu­ registering in our paralegal specialist pro­ ation. Credits can be awarded gram in the School of Technology Studies for coursework taken through (see story on this page). Helping out Ll1eJAC scliool and otl1cr col­ The 25th anniversary celebration for leges and uni,·ersities. the College of Technology began on E:'IIU, which has been Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a diversi­ ty panel. This impressive group shared Uncle Sam training paralegals for nearly 25 years. first received AB,\ their experiences and a powerful message The long arm of > military law has with students and faculty. A calendar of approval in I99 l. joi11ecl with Eastern Michi an University to offer a events for the COT's 25th anniversary can g The University received be found at our Web site. new online program for Army paralegals. EMU is ABA approval after undergo­ We're pleased to report that our newest 11ow one ofonly two uni\·ersities nationwide to receive ing a11 extensive i111·estigation College of Technology specialist is Shane of sclf-en1luation reports as .. Davis. Davis most recently was an employee American Bar Association This is a great "·a)' for the well as 011-sitc inspcct.ion5 of of Hewlett-Packard Co. Prior to that, he (AB!\) apprornl for till i\1111)· paralegal program and prognmi operations. Prognuns spent six years in the U.S. Air Force. He paralegal speciali5t degnx prn­ Eastern Michigan University that complete the c,·aluation brings a wealth of experience, a strong and gram. Tlic otl1er institut.ion is to partner ll'ith our armed process arc appro,·cd for energetic attitude and a love of dealing with the College of 1\lount St. forces to bring ABA-ap­ se,·en years. people to this position. Joseph in Cincinnati. provcd paraleg,tl education to For addit.ional informa­ The college is seeking to fill seven facul­ Army p,u,tleg,11 speciali5ts sen·icc members around Ll1e tion about Lhe Arrnr paraleg-JI ty positions. The first search resulted in the assist judges, Anny lawyi,rs and world," said Daniel Rar- asso­ specialist degree program. hiring of Nancy Harbour for the legal assist­ unit commanders ll'ith legal ciate professor and coordina­ contact Ray at 734.-!87.43 30. ing faculty position, and she will begin her matters ai 1djudicial work. They tor of legal assistant (parale­ Information 011 enrolling. role as an assistant professor in August. The prm;dc leg,11 and adrninistrati,·e gal) studies in l�/I IU's College degree requirements, trnnsfcr other searches will be completed in the support in ,u-cas such ,L, i11tcr- of Technology. credit and ach-ising arc at coming weeks. 11ational law. contra([ law, The i\nny makes promo­ ce.e111ich.edu/ann)v,1ralegal. During a January ceremony, the EMU defense legal services and jucu­ cions and pay-grndc increases Alumni Association awarded Phil Cardon cial leg-al senices. based upon education, among - CarolAnderson a Teaching Excellence Award. We are proud of Phil, and his recognition for this much-deserved award. Athletics

HELPING TODAY'S STUDENTS A team effort As the state legislature makes painful cuts to Michigan's budget in general and higher education in particular, stu­ dents increasingly are feefing the impact. More than ever, they rEed your help in making their educatio1 afford­ able and accessible. The long-term effect on our student­ athletes is that they will ne:!d more scholarship support and time to com­ plete their degrees. Our student-athletes are here to compete and learn. Leadership, team­ work and persistence are skills they will develop and use throughout t-leir I ife­ ti me. Even as the Department of Athletics makes cuts in its owr budget, it is striving to maintain programs at competitive Division I levels. A gift to your favorite sport or pro­ The EMll > Departme11t of Athletics is hosting a and nine major community gram can significantly impact a stu­ sponsors. "Because it has dent-athlete's experience at Eastern fund-raising w: .lk through the heart of campus April been a couple of years since Michigan University. ] 6. The walk �nerates financial support for \\·omen's we have held an event like We thank all of those v,.ho have athletic prog1-a-1s al EMU. this, there have been some financially supported Eastern v1 ichigan modifications, but I think athletics and look forward to our stu­ "The mor ?-Y that is participants will really enjoy dent-athletes leading us into tre future. raised during t- s event will EMU has 12 th is day," he added. The first walk was con­ For information on donating to EMU help fund fifth-,ear scholar­ women's sports ships for female student-ath­ ducted in September 2001. athletics, contact Richard Juday, direc­ letes," said Eric Seidelman, programs and EMU has about 250 tor of development for athl:tics, at female athletes and 12 event manager. 250 734.487.8236 or send him en e-mail The 200:, Women's about women's sports: basketball, at [email protected]. Walk for Athlet cs begins at women athletes. softball, track, cross-country, Bowen Field Ho..se Saturday, volleyball, rowing, golf, soc­ April 16, at 10 a.m. and for students, alumni, faculty, cer, tennis, gymnastics, and meanders throL 5h campus. staff and the community to swimming and diving. The exact distar :e and route participate." For more information, is yet to be dete-mined. "We The April event will be contact Richard Juday, direc­ (.'.;'. want to hold th i� event on the the third ever but first since tor of development for athlet­ main campus,' Seidelman 2003, when nearly $32,000 ics, at 734.487.8236 or e-mail said. "This will make it easier was raised from 340 walkers [email protected]. Subscrfli• to The EaMern 5,000-meter race Sports Report > Keep up-to-date throu5h our Top time electronic newsletter. It tr.acksthe accomplishments of Eagle 111 February, EMU alumnus Boaz Cheboiywo (see11 al lefl during his u11dergradualc running days at EMU) posted the sports teams and inclJdes world's fastest ti111e this year for 5,000 meters. Cheboiywo important calendar info. ("04) ran the race i11 l.'3:38.1 4 al the prestigious Mcyo To subscribe, visi� l11vitatio11al in South Bend, ]nd. F'i11ishing second was another Ei\lU alu11111us, Cavin Thompson ('0,1 ), wit.Ii a www.e mi ch .ed u/goeagl es ti111e of 14:00.24.

• : II EMU alumnus Richard Santer is perhaps the strongest advocate in the state calling for the proper recognition and depiction of Michigan's borders. The retired professor helped The Edge get it right by providing us the correct map (far right) to replace * the more common but incorrect one next to it. Mapping a new Michigan oyal readers of the Class Notes section of The Edge may Having been unable to gain general awareness of the state's have noticed a new, unconventional looking Michigan total area through his professional teaching, textbook writing and map in the last issue. For that, you can thank Richard media efforts, Santer has taken his issue to the Michigan legislature Santer, EMU alumnus. After entering his freshman where a bill was introduced last year. If passed, it would have year at "The Normal," Michigan State Normal College required that all state agencies, when depicting the state in any type (MSNC) in 1955, he completed two degrees in geog­ of media, include the land and water areas within the state bound­ raphy from the renamed College - Eastern Michigan ary and islands shown appropriate to size or scale. That bill, and a University (1959 and 1965). Santer served in the U.S. second one requiring the publishing of a description of the state Army after being a ROTC Distinguished Graduate, then boundaries incorporating the several border changes since the state­ went on to a distinguished career as a high school geography teacher hood Act of June 15, 1836, is expected to be introduced this ses­ (Wyandotte, Mich.) and college professor at Ferris State University sion. The Michigan Manual and current Michigan Constitution, (1969-1996). Upon his retirement, Ferris' 22-acre main campus unlike the 1850 and 1908 versions, omit a boundaries article. nature preserve was named in his honor. Santer's fascination with boundaries started during boat rides One of his passions is correcting the misperception of where into Canadian waters heading to Boblo Island, the once famous local the Great Lakes State's boundaries are located. "The more the bor­ recreation destination. During these excursions, it was his mother ders are omitted or shown incorrectly, the more the error persists," who emphasized that the state's boundaries weren't the shoreline of he said. "In geography, we call it 'persistence of error."' Detroit, but were actually in the middle of the Detroit River. Later, So what's the error? As The Edge published in its September George Delong, a geography professor at MSNC, further piqued 2004 issue, and which Santer was quick to point out, the map of Santer's interest in geography along with a correctly bounded map Michigan is, in Santer's own words, "more than a mitten." of Michigan in his Michigan geography class textbook. Too many graphics or maps in circulation in textbooks, state pub­ Santer comes from a long line of EMU alumni. In the past 100 lications and those used by many businesses fail to show the 49-mile­ years, at least 15 members of his extended family have graduated from long Isle Royale in Lake Superior, for example, or the nearly 40 percent what today is called Eastern Michigan University. At one point in the of the state's critically important freshwater area and bottomlands, mid-1950s, he joined on campus his brothers Ken and Tom, who was which extend to the middle of the Great Lakes. The true border map - senior class president in 1957. His uncle Leland 8. Jacobs was the pictured above with a black line cutting a jagged pattern around the 1982 commencement speaker. contour of the mitten and Upper Peninsula - is what should be used to Santer keeps an open eye for improper maps, such as one found in represent the state, all the time, Santer said. a recent Cabela's catalog that presented only the Lower Peninsula to "When we depict the state with only two peninsulas, we are ignor­ designate its Michigan location. "It's still happening in 2005. The quest ing over 345 named islands and water resources," Santer said. goes on, and we still haven't had a breakthrough in the media," he said.

26 I EMU I Spring 2005 IDA BASINSKI (B.S. '66, M.A. fir.I�:: 7icK (B.S. was i 1ducted into 1hc South '69) is preside111 of the �lari11e � '43) was Lyon I ligh School I laU of City Cil'icWomen·s Cltu). rece11tl)' i11ducted nlo the Fame. I le sen·ed there for 27 She is a retired assist,111t supcr­ Li11col11 (Li11coln Co11soli­ years as a football coach. in1ende11t for the Algonac datccl Schools) I li:�h School School District and an aciju11ct I lall of Fame for 2004. She LAW�ENCE HITCHINGHAM professor at \\'ay11e State has serl'ed as a11 educator al (B.S. '63) is a retired n11clear U11i,·ersitr a11d Eastern Northl'ille P11blic Schools, physicsprofessor fr om Jackson �lichiga11 U11il'ersi1y. ,\ lichigan State Ur il'ersity a11d Cum 11unity College. I le was I lead Start. i11ductcd into the Lincol11 THOMAS O'BRIEN (B.S. '66) (Li11coln Co11solidatcd was selected for i11clusion in From left: Ann (York) Beriault (B.S. '84) and PAUL T. Scho ,Is) 11 igh School I I all of The Best Lawyersin Timothy J. McBride (B.S. '82). America 2005-2006 Ile is a JACKSON (B.S. Fame for 2004. . ROBIN CASARJIAN (B.S. '71) KEN MICKLASH (B.S. '73, '58) returned to trial allorney with O'Brien & is fou11der and director ofThe C.N.C.E. '77) ""as a\\"ardcd the professio11al perfor:ning after a ALBERTA HARVEY COLEMAN O'Brie11 P.L.C. i11 A1111 Arbor. J ,ionhearl Fou11datio11, ll"hiclr Michigan Associatio11 of 42-year hiatus. Jac!so11 pla)'s (B.S. '64) retired from teachi11g sponsors The i\'ational School Adminis1rntors' Regio11 timpaHi reg11larly 1rith the with t.he Dis1J·ic1 of Columbia JOAN SERGENT (BA '67, M.S. Emotional Literacy Project for J

radio station in Peoria. LI.I. He has more tha11 25 years of radio management experie11ce. Whoops! > In the Winter 2004 issue of The JOEL MARWILL (B.S. '70) and Edge, the picture of Lee Emery his family hal'e sponsored a (right) was placed under a photo Jewish film fostiv,u for tire past caption for Emery Lee (B.S. '68), six years. It has been fe atured i11 a professor at Case Western 'IheNew 'YorkTi mes. Reserve University. While Lee Emery (B.S. '68, M.S. '72) didn't mind being called a professor, his real job is with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C., where he is involved in licensing hydroelectric projects in the eastern part of the United States.

EMU I Spring 2005 I 27 '75, PAULEVE BENIO (B.F.A. DIANE TULLER (B.S. '76) i., die PATRICK HICKEY (B.S. '80) FREMAN HENDRIX (B.S. '82) DAVID TENNANT (B.S. '82) is recci,·ed the M.F.A. '77) director ofl)llsincss cbelo1>­ was elected to Dykema Co%cll a11nou11ccd his candidacr for pursuing a ma�tcr's degree al llonm,iry Alumni Award from mcnt al i\ctirn BenefilScn·icC!i P.LLC's e.,ecuti,·e board for a the olTicc of mayor of Detroit .'i orthern Kcntuck) Uni\'ersity Adrian College for her work in and has more 1hau 20 years of lwo-)·c-ar term. I le is a member inJanuari: I lenckix is ,m cmc1itus in middle grnde science. I le is art and design at 1he college. cxpc,ieuce in be11cli1 services. of the !inn·s cmplo)'me111 pi.ic­ board member of the E� I U the director of education with ticc grnup. � (page 29) Foundation. (page 29) � Raplor. l11c. in Cincinnati. STUART REDPATH (M.A. '75, REBECKA VIGUS (B.S. '76) '82) was reccllll)· named S.P.A. wro1c Only a Start and MARTIN R. SMITH (M.S. '80) GERMAINE KEY (MA '82, CHRISTINE BOYD (B.S. '83) the � I iddlc Lc,·el Principal of Beyond, a poetry book is preside11t arid chief exccuti,·e M.S.W. '96) is the di,-isio11 chief has been a police oOicer for 13 the Year b)' the J\• 1ichig.111 published in October. She has olTiccr of Fli111-based Don f<>r 1he Department of01ild and years a11d K-9 hancUer for six Association of Secondary been teachi11g poeu-y and Fcdernl Credi1 Union. I le was family Sen ices. She is re sponsi­ with the �ladison (Wis.) Police School Principals. Redpath is writing for 16 years. pre,·iously the chief executi,·c ble for 111a11ageme11t of the Los Department Recently, she the principal ofSmid1 .\ Iiddle for :\'01·i-bascd Telecom Credit Angeles Coumy emergency recci\'ed a promotion to ser­ School in die '11oy Sd,ml Disoict KAREN GARSON (B.S. '77. U11io11 for 14 years. ,espouse command posl, parn­ geant of the K-9 l'nit as well as E.L.P.C. '96) is a special mou11t command post oulsla­ head trainer. BILL WHEELER (B.M.E. '75, education teacher for Pcllsion JOHN EISLEY (B.S. '81, cio11. a11d ou1-of-countyservices M.A. '86) is in his 271h year uf Public Schools and li,·es in S.E.P.C. '95) is principal of progi.uns in Los Angeles. CONNIE JOHNSON-OVERBAY teaching al St. Clair �fiddle llarbor Springs. J\la11chester... High School for (B.B.A. '83) was promoted 10 School in the 1;:.1s1 China Manchester Community TIMOTHY J. MCBRIDE ('82) enforcement coordinator for School Dislrict. I le also sen·cs MICHAEL GEROU (B.S. '79) Schools, where he has worked joined Freddie �lac as senior the Eu,·iro11mc11tal Protection as 1he play-by-play announcer was appointed LO the position for 11i11c years. "ice preside111 of go,·ernmc111 Agency's Dallas regional oOice. for St Clair football games. of chicfjud!,'l! pro tem for the relations. Most reccntlv. he :l 'id, District Court. JAMES DENZER (B.S. '82) was vice presidcnl, external ANN (YORK) BERIAULT (B.S. SHEILA JOHNSON graduated from the WiUiam alfa.irs/public policy. for '84) ,ms named senior vice pre,i­ ETELAMAKI (B.B.A. '76, MBA DANIEL J\ti1chcllCollege of Law in St. Daimler Chrysler Corp. de111. director of accotu1t senices. r '77) retired fom Northern HENGESBAUGH Paul. �1i11n.. in 1987. Ile is � (Page 27) for \oung & L.ramo,c.. a fu ll­ �lichigan Uni\'ersi1y after more (B.B.A. '80) is a managing attorneyfor the scn,icc agency in l11cfou1apolis. than 22 years in administra­ S)'Slems analrst with Electronic Schwan Food Co. i11 HOWARD MEHLER (B.M.E. She h,LS managed the m:u-keting tion. She is the director of Data Systems in Detroit. I le J\larshall, �1in11. '82, M.A. '87) recei,·cd the a11d acht:rtisu 1g su�1tegics for finance for the Conscn·,111ci· of resides in I lo"·cll with his wife E.\IU Exceptional Educator Tm -tle \\ax, Ohi0Ar1, \\'�I

Southwest Florida in a11d four daui;hters and is Award for his work as a choir \ \'1igley,J1: Company. and J\diy's i\aplcs. Fla. inrolved ui conrnnmit)'C\'C 111s. teacher at Wayne ,\,lemorial Re.tmmmLs. !RV(page 27) 11igh School. spotlight ERIC DURAK (' 84)

ric Durak (B.S. '84) set an unoffi­ Mountain climbing differs from most did some incredible feat at least once, and it cial world record in October doing other endurance sports in that it is nearly an may give them something to shoot for during something that seems more a cruel all-out effort with no room to stop for a their lives," Durak said. He is also planning to endurance contest than sport. breather. Feet are clipped into pedals, and write a book about his experiences. Durak,E a former decathlete while at EMU, rode slopes are steep enough such that almost no a bicycle uphill more than 500,000 vertical coasting is possible. feet during a 12-month period. He had the will and a built-in geograph­ Breaking such an obscure world record ic advantage: two of the nation's top riding­ was not easy. It required many hours of lone­ mountain roads were minutes from his ly pedaling and overcoming lots of physical house. Old San Marcos Road rises more than wear and tear. six miles above the Goleta Valley, and "The fitness benefits are tremendous," Gibraltar Road rises more than eight miles said Durak, 43, who lost 10 pounds chasing above Santa Barbara. Both are prime climb­ the record. ing routes for the U.S. Postal Service (now He first learned about the record two Discovery Cycle Team) squad each winter. years ago, and officially set out to break it in After graduation, Durak received a mas­ January 2004. He eventually set the new ter's degree in exercise physiology at the record by traveling 516,582 vertical feet. A University of Michigan, worked in New York vertical foot is a one-foot rise per 100 feet of and later moved to southern California, where Durak plans to road. Durak rode 281 days and averaged he performed clinical diabetes research. He almost 2,000 vertical feet per day, or now runs his own wellness consulting compa­ write a book between 4 and 5.5 miles of uphill climbing. ny and works for the University of California about the Along the way, he faced sweltering heat, pot­ as a wellness director. record-setting holes, cliffs and rattlesnakes. "My kids will at least know that their dad experience. IRIS HERNANDEZ (M.S. '84) is tJ1e director of the didactic program at Lhc Cni·,ersity of Puerto Rico. Rio P1edras cam­ pus. Sa11 .Juar1.

SCOTT SMITH (B.S. '84) was promoted to senior tax manag­ er for Deloitte Tax Overseas Services, L.L.C. I le lras relo­ cated 10 l lyderabad, India. for a three-year assignment. From left: Freman Hendrix (B.S. '82), Patrick Hickey (B.S. '80), Travis Kraft (B.S. '03) and Carolyn Dehring (B.S. '72, C.E. '75, M.A. '77).

WAYNE BREJCHA (B.F.A. '85) DOUGLAS R. KELLY (B.B.A. DR. ELIZABETH NE'CHOLE DRAKE TISH MACURIO (B.B.A. '93) bought tlie Chicago-based '87) joined tire law firm of ANSEL KIRSCH MCCLENDON (B.S. '92) is the recorded her debut album company Calabash i\.nimatio11. Clark Hill P.L.C. Kell)' is a (M.S. '90) is an cxccuti"c director of ,\ I others Dreams Come Tr ue in.July. taking over as chairman a11d former executive editor of tl,e assistarrt professor of educatiorr Against Drurrk Drivirrg Wayne She was recently a semi-finalist animation director. Brejcha Unir,ersiby of DecroitMeroy at L1 rrder Cniversity in Courrty chapter. in tl1e Great i\mericarr Song­ was previously on �taff as Law Review. Crecrrwood, S.C. wriling contest. an animator. JOHN PLOOF (M.A. '92) is LAUREL LAYHER (B.S. '87, PENNY PASQUE (B.S. '90) princip,J at E.A . .Johnson I ligh SHARON RASCHKE (MBA MARIOUS DEMETRIOU M.A. '93) recently acquired rccerrtlr edited her first book. Sclrool for �lt. �)orris '93) has been the cxccuti,·e (B.B.A. '85, M.S. '95) is lrer first profcs;iorral oniccs as Engaf{l-ng the Wh ole of Consolidated Schools. director of fi11a11ce and busi­ assistant superinteLClcnl for the a licensed professional cou11- Service-Learning, Diversiby ness for Dexter Communitr Muskegon Area Intermediate sclor in Saline. and Learning Comnwni.lies. DARRYL WARNER (M.S. '92) is Schools since 2002. School Dc,trict. a school psycholo<,gst in Dear­ GERALDINE DRAKE (B.S. LISA BOOTH RENAUD (B.S. born and an acljunct faClutr ALEX RION (B.S. '93) recent.I)' WILLIAM DI SCALA (B.B.A. '88) is the leader of the irrte,ior '90) 11·as appoirrted director of member at Wayne State Uni,·cr­ joined tl1e Ann Arbor oflice of

'86) is owner and bu11der of desig,11 group for A3C irr Arrrr i\'orth /\1rreric,rrrsales for CF! sity in educational psycholq,'): Real Estate Oue. lie is a life­

Karakorum Racing1 a team Arbor. She lras more tlrarr IO Crorrp. an Ann Arbor-based time member of the 82nd dedicated to brin�ng years of experience in i11terrratio11al corrsultirrg firm. BEN GREEN (B.B.A. '93) is a AirborneDi,·ision Association. tJ1oroughbred horse racing to commercial interior design. sales representative for Giant tJ,e a,·erage r.icing f,111. ROB SIMON (B.S. '91) has Bicycle. I le arrd his wife Kim TODD WHITE (B.S. '93) is a NANCY HARRISON (M.A. beerr promoted to director of (B.S. '96, E.L.P.U. ·97) ha,·c project manager for Supe1ior r ROBERT JOHNS (M.A. '86) '88) is prirrcipal ofTorrer busirress de,·eloprncrrtirr adopted four childrerr fom Environmental Corp."s Grand retired from Ply111011tl1-Canton �1iddle School, part of Lake Asia/Pacific regiorr for South Korea. Rapids office. I le resides iu Commu11ity Schools i11June Ferrtorr Conmnrrrity Sclrook �letaldyne C:orp. J\·lidland. after 35 rears of teaching. ROGER KREAGER (B.S. '93) is LISA GROSSE-OKONIEWSKI STACEY COOPER (S.E.P.U. the owner and operator of JULIE (CANTWELL) TOM KLEE (B.B.A. '86) is an (B.S. '89) is a jewclrr busirress '92) is principal of Bartlett Chef Source, a distribution ARMSTRONG (B.S. '94) is a occupation teacher at Carman­ oll'ner ii, I loll'eU. Elcrne11tary,part of South service for gourmet foods. freelance editor in Hazel Park. Ainswon.lr I liglr Sd,ool. Prior Lrorr C:omrmrnity Schools. She worked for l O years for to leaching, Klee spent 17 Crain Communications. ye;rrs working in nnrketing for tl1e Gannet Outdoor RACHELLE GRAY (B.S.N. '94) Compa11y and American completed her master's degree Outdoor Ad,·enising. in nursing at the 111cclical College of Ohio with a con­ MARIE SCHNEGGENBURGER centraliorr as a family nurse (B.S. '86) L5 a tl1eater costume practitioner. She is working on desiguer iu Waslrington. D.C. her �!BA at WalshCollege. I ler latest work was shm,·cased at tlre �lo11tpel.ier (\crnront) CATHY JOHNSTON (M.S.W. Cultmal Arts Ce11te::. 111 2003. '94) is a medical social worker she won the l lelen I !arcs Award at Beacon I Jome C:rre i11 Port for her ma,k work for tire I luron. Eastern Michigan University 'J11eatrc of the First Amer rdment Office for Alumni Relations in \'i.rgiuia. 1349 S. Huron St., Suite 2 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 www. emi ch. edu/ alumni/ association/ classnotes EMU I Spring 2005 I 29 PA MELA KELLEY (B.S. '94) Q. THANG DO (B.B.A. '97} is ha5 worked for IO years in the the new creative director for 1 n Yp s i field of molecular biolO),';"· The Fu ton Shop compan)\ with I 7 locatio11s i11 California. SEAN DYKHOUSE (B.A. '95) Comedic t5 a homcbuyer specialist for RHONDA MORIN (M.L.S. '97) John Heffron ('93) > returned Real f.51atc One. I le pre,·iously is director of commu11ications to campus Feb. 13 for a one-man providedmarke ti11g services for a11d a cb·elopmcnt writer for comedy show at Pease Auditorium. OxfcmlU11i,-crsity Press. Ede11 Thomas College in Waterville, The winner of last year's Last Comic Hxxls and I labi�tt for I lwnai ,ity .\laine. She also ,mrkcd for . Standing show on NBC, Heffron was :\JainePublic l\rocidc;1sti11g feted afterwards at University JERRY GRADY (B.B.A. '95) Corporation as a House, where he caught up with one recei,·ed the Certified commw1icatio11s 1na1mgcr. of his former professors, Sally l 11for111atio11 1eclrnology McCracken. Professio11al desig11atio11 from LARRY NEWHOUSE (M.F.A. the , \meric;111 Institute of '97) is O\\"IICr of L.\\'.�cw­ Certified I\Jilic ,\cco11ntants. ho111c & Associates .Jewelry in 1\1111 Arbor. I le wa.s recently AMBER BURKHARDT (B.S. TOM SEYFRIED (B.S. '00) JULIE KUBITZ (B.B.A. '01) BRIAN WEINHAUS (B.S. '95) i11ducted into the Willow Run '00} is pursuing a graduate received the 2004 A1111 Arbor "'"s 11amed senior mortgage is a special agent for the I ligh School I !all of l�1mc. degree in social work at the Police Officer of the Ye ar ofliccr at lJnivcrsit)· lla11k i11 Oiplomatic Security Ser\'ice of Cniversit)" of "lichiga11. She i, award from the A1111 Arbor .-\1111Arbor. She is a member the U.S. Department of State. KATHY PALMER (M.S.W. '97} a ,·olu11teer "·ith Reach Out'. Optin,i;ts. of the ?,lila11 Chamber of is a social worker at :\lichi n ga a 111c11tori11g prog,01111. Commerce, Women BtLsi11ess TRINA BELL (E.L.P.U. '96, Psychiatric and Belmioral ANGIE SMEDLUND (B.A. '00) Owners of Southeast �lichigan M.A. '01) is a teacher at Associates i11 Hay Citr She JAURICE CLAY (B.S. '00) finished her first year of law and the t\1111 Arbor Board of Pleas.mt Ridge Elementary in has been working with received her maste,_.s dt-grce in school at I la111line I.Jni,·ersity Realtors. Saline Area Schools. children for 24 years. speech and interpersonal com­ School of Law in SL Paul. munication from �ew York J\li11n.Before returningto STEPHANIE GATCHELL STEVE CHAMBERLAIN (B.S. STEVEN VOWLES (S.E.P.U. '97) L'ni,·ersity. She sen·es as a11 school, Smedlund worked in MULDER (M.P.A. '01) is a stay· '96) is a police ofliccr in mLs promoted to asststai ll pru1- academic advisor in the School the communications field. at-home mom who. in her spare Eastpointe. I le is a 20-year ,·et­ cipal at Lee � I iddle School and of Business Admi11istration at time, writes gi.i11Ls in her com­ eran of the U.S. J.larine Corps Lee I ligh School for Fowl­ \\'a\'ne' State lJ11i\'ersi1v' as well MELODY STRANG (M.A. '00) mwiit)' and serves 011 her son's and has six years of experience erville Commwuty Schools. as a11 instructor in the depart- i.s principal at :\'orth Road �lo11tcssori ;chool committee. a.s a Detroit police ofliccr. 111c11t of i11terdiscipli11arr studies. Elementary for Fenton Area DAVID BONDY (B.S. '98) was Public Schools. She was GERRI-LYN NICHOLLS-LYONS BEVERLY DAVIDSON (M.S.W. promoted to weekend anchor SCOTT GIETZEN (MBA '00) prc,·iously a first-gr.idc (S.E.P.U. '01} lS worki11g '96} has been appointed to the and reporter at \\..'NE, \1-T\' in was promoted lo business loan teacher ;it the school. 10ward a specialist degree in governor·s task force 011 chil­ Sagi1iaw/Flint. oflicer for Ann Arbor Com­ special educatio11 supen·isio11 drc11 ·s justice for the state of merce Bank i11 Oct. I le has l O SANDRA BECKER (B.S. '01) is and administration. She al;u is � I ichiga11 a11d the Coalitio11 for JULIE EADEH (B.S. '99} was ;ears of banking experic11ce. a research secretary i11 the worki11g toward a11 � IBA. i\doptio11 Rights l�1ua.lity. sworn i11 as a junior oflicerii, L'11i,·ersity of �lichiga11 psy­ the United States Foreign ANDREW KLOCK (B.S. '00) is cholog) department. She BIDHAN PANT (M.S. '01} Sen·ice. She will be sCr\'i11g MICHELLE LIWACZ (E.L.P.U. a ncuro-muscular therapist at wrote her m,tstcr"s thc,is 011 recci, ed the I}IV. Fogart) '96} recei\'ed the Te acher of her first tour of duty i11 Bra11do11 Chiropractic i11 the algebo.1ic properties of the award from the A111erica11 the Year a\\'ard from the Palm Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ortorn·ille. 11 e was pre\'iously Rubik's Cube in order to Production a11d l11\'t111ory Springs Cnified School an athletic trainer intern for study spnmetr�· and Cou11cil for his paper 011 the District. Calif. LISA BEAVERS the U11i,crsi1y of Florida. pcr111utatio11 groups. physical layout of work proce­ (B.S. '00} durcs at a11 educatio11al SCOTT ANDERSON (B.S. '97) completed her first KURT MARUNIK (B.S. '00} BARTON BUND (B.S. '01) testing i11stitutio11. is a11 cd11catio11al techuology maratho11 at the 7.5th annual "·as selected as one of 12 runsthe theater program at the specialist for 0,\S.\"s 'Jeachi11g Columbus � larnthon i11 Ou1sta11di11g ,\irmen for 2004 Childrett"s Creati,·e Center i11 DANIELLE HENGESBAUGH From Space l'rogi.1111 at the Columbus. Ohio. from 1nore th,111 ,100.000 acti,·c i\1111 Arbor. (E.L.P.U. '02, M.A. '04) is a .Joh11so11 Space Center in d11t; a11d rc;ern: pcrso1111el. kindergartc11 teacher at I lousto11. HOLLY BRITT ANDERSON I le sc,wd in Iraq. where he ALEXANDRA DOROTHY (B.S. .\ lemoria Elementary in (B.S. '00} wa., appointed labora­ l recei,·ed a11 Air Force '01) is the assistant director of Riverview. Shcj1L5t completed DAVID BERNEY (B.S. '97) was ton· and oflicc adrnintmator for r\chicvcmc111 .1-ledal forhis student acti, ities at Co,tstal her 11i.t�tc,.-, dq;1-ce in teaching promoted to safct;· director for \'elnu.1Therapeutics. a11 J\1111 accrn11plislunents. Carolina Univen,ity in �lyrtlc with a ,v ecialii�1tion in 1-c;,cling. Rm111isch Construction Croup Arbor-based company dedicat­ Beach. S.C. in Southfield. ed to lighti11gbone &sca.�c.

30 I EMU J Spring 2005 SHANON FROST (B.B.A. '02) VIRGINIA MAY DAVID MENEGEL DALE COOKE is \\'Ork.ing toward her master's SMITH (B.A. '46, C.E. (B.S. '59) Saint Paul. (S.E.P.U. '7l, M.B.E. '64) Ann Arbor. 1\f inn., �larch 11 '76) Englewood, Fla. degree in taxation and was Dec. 17 Oct.I I offored a part-time faculty WILMA J. ELSER JAMES E, MADIGAN (B.S. '62) Litchfield. BRIAN ONEAL position at Washte1rn\\' (1951) 1ccumsch. Dec. 12 (B.S. '01) Detroit. Oct. Community CoUege. Dec. 30 21 GARY VOGEL DOROTHY L. SCULLY (B.S. '64) I lespcria, ESTELLE I. JENNIFER MURPHY (M.A. (B.S. '53) i\1111Arbor, i\'ov. 23 CHAMPNEY (B.S. '38) '02) is principal of Sayre Dec. 5 Crnnd Blanc, Sept. 30 Elcmenrnry for South Lyon FREDERICK B. CLARE S. CHAMPION NEWSOME (B.S. '67) VIVIAN MACK Kingsley "King" Calkins (B.S. '48), a Community Schools. (B.S. '59) Lrons, L1mbertville, .\'o,·. 19 STEVENSON former profe3sor in the art department and Ohio, Dec. 27 (B.S. '46) l�1nsing, art department chairman from 1960-70, THOMAS B. Sept. 25 died Oct. lE in Lacey, Wash. CHARLES O'LOUGHLIN (M.S. WILMA L. ELDER LABRANCHE (B.B.E. '02) was the elementary (B.S. '62) Litchfield, '70) Flim. Nm·. 29 BEATRICE M. Teacher of the )ear for Li,·onia Dec. 12 MATHEWS (B.S. '48) Donald W. Disbrow was a faculty ANTHONY J. BROWN � I issouri. Oct. J 8 Public Schools. member fron 1956-1979. He died Jan. LEROY FAHLE (B.M.E. '7l, B.S. '73, 16 ir Leona·dtown, MD. (B.S. '63) Ft. ,\ l )·ers. 11.'.1-A- '79) Ypsihmti. DOROTHY A. STEPHANIE ROEHM (K.12.U. Fla., Dec. I 7 :S:o,·. 26 SCHIMMELPFENIG (B.S. '49) Caseville, '02) is teaching sperial educa­ Catherine Ann Hebert (B.A. '45), MARGUERITE LEO CLYDE SEE, JR. Oct. 4 emeritus prafessor of English, died Dec. 3. tioJJ at Pierce Lake Elementary EAGLIN (S.P.A. '69) (B.S. '80) Punta Ypsilanti, Dec. 20 Gorda, Fla .. .\'m·. I I HELEN MARGARET She retired from teaching in 1983. School for Chelsea Puh�c KAY DORNBUSH Schools. SARAH J. CLAY AMY RYAN (B.S. '86) (B.S. '61) Ann Arbor, (E.L.P.U. '99) Royal Oak, Dec ..'3 Oct. 7 William Hetrick (M.A. '63) was an Williamston, Dec. 24 assis:ant prcfessor in the Department of DARNIE SIZEMORE (B.F.A. TIN TIN WIN THELMA F. SMITH- Educational Leadership and assistant '02) works at Pewahic Pottery DORIS H. GRAICHEN (B.S. '81) Ann Arbor, HALL (B.S. '69) director of the Center for Community as a grant coordinator and (B.S. '34) Cherry ll ill Oct. 30 Dearborn, Oct. 14 I laven, .\'ov. 7 Education. insu·uctor. Sizemo,e is also a JOHN W. SUSAN WILKERSON consignment artist through the ELIZABETH A. MCCLENDON (M.A. '84) Crass L1ke, Patrick Easto (B.S. '66) was a DONNELLY (B.A. '39, (B.S. '65) Columbia, Sept. 19, 2002 Pewabic gallerr- M.A. '60) Plvrnouth. Ky.,Oct. 14 professor of sociology for 34 years. He Dec. 2 STEVEN A. died Nov. 20. PAMELA BOGART (M.A. '03) DONALD J. HOLMGREN (M.A. ISABEL EISELE SCHUMANN '85, C.U. '85) Garden is an advocate for the Coalition (B.S. '51) Chelsea. (B.B.A. '66) Boca Citr. Oct. 18 Robert Graham Quayle was a professor for Adoption Right� Equality. .\'ov. 24 Raton, Fla., Oct. 2 in the Department of Music from 1964- TRISHA BOHM 1984. He died Jan. 6 in Idaho Falls. DONALD W. (B.S. '02) GLORIA GALLEGOS (B.S. '03) BUSSLER (S.P.A. '72) Plymouu,, Sept. 5 is attending .'\o,-J Sc,uthea�ten, Kalamazoo, Oct. 26 Uni,·ersity ,L� a first-ye,1J.· docto,,J student ii, clinical p,rcholog)',

MATT GREZLIK (B.A. '03) is a KIMBERLY MEYER (B.S. "03) financial ackiser at � lerrill is a kindergarten teacher at Lynch in Chicago. Pre\'iouslr. Pine Ridge Elementary in he \\'Orkecl as a retirement Oermont. Fla. planning specialist for � lorga11 Stanley in Lirnnia. MICHAEL E. PEMBER (B.S. '03) completed C.S . .\'a,·y Sculpted TRAVIS KRAFT (B.S. '03) fin­ basic training at Recruit ished filming his latest film 1.-aiHing Command. Grem project, 'Ihe Life and Lakes, Ill. Ice man Pa ssion of Christ. a O\'D Alumnus David Kurth > ('03) that will be a,ailable at \\'al­ SHAWN SANCHEZ (M.A. '03) finished third in the amateur division �lart stores. � (page 29) and wife Erin li,·c in at the 23rd annual Plymouth \\'ashington lbwnship. lie is International Ice Sculpture Spectac­ KELLY JO MCMAHAN (MA ernploi·ed with the United ular, presented in downtown '03) is a special educatio11 States Army Corps of Plymouth, Mich. The event draws teacher at Clio Arc.1 I ligh Engineers in Detroit, working thousands and this year featured School. in the regulatory enforcement more than 150 sculptures - both branch. amateurs and professionals - as well as carving exhibitions.

EMU I Spring 2005 I 3 l More info: www. crnich . edu/calcndars 18 I Building friends 9 I COT networking April May Construction 1\!anagement Alumni College of'Icchnolog y Youug Chaptcrjolm A. Weeks Coif Alumni career networking 16 I Healing words 2 I Opening day Outing, 9 a.m. shotgun, Pinc View reception, .5:30-8 p.m., Eagle Crest Occupational Therap)' Alumni Classes begi11 for spring semester. Conference Center Chapter spring conference. L lenry For rcgistratio11 info, call Golf Course. Ypsilanti Ford I lospital. Detroit 800.C0-2-E� I U 20 I Roar with Tigers 27 I Summer study E1\1U Night at Comerica Park to see Classes begin for summer semester. 16 I On their toes 5 I Youth movement Detroit Tigers take on Ll1e Arizona For registration info, call Student dance choreography Yo ung Alumni Happy I lour, 5:30- Diamonbacks. 7:05 p.m. 800.G0-2-EM concert. 8 p.m., l 06 \Varner 7:.'30p.m., The Post Bar, Novi Gymnasium 12 I Volunteerism 29 I Counting holes June Accounting Alumni Chapter Golf 23 I Pomp & Alumni Vo lunteer Reception, 6-8 p.m .. U11iversity House. All Outing. Tee times start at 8 a.111., circumstance 2 I Youth movement 'Club. Ypsilanti rnluntccrs working with the Alumni Eagle Crest C:olf E1\JU Spring Co111111c11cemcnt. Young Alumni I lappy I lour, Admissio11s Recruit111e11t Team, Alumni booth open 9-10:.'30 a.m. .5:30-7:30 p.m., Bailey's Pub N Alum11i Career Co11nectio11 a11d 12:1 5-2 p.111.. E1\IL' Grille, Canton program and the Alumni Legislative Co1ll'ocation Center Con11cction program are invited 4 1 Linked Kensington Valier Alumni Chapter 30 I Honored 14 I Governing "Best of Best" golf' outing. 'Ice 4,JL11 An11ual Alumni A\\'ards £1\IU;\lumni Association Board of start .it 9:30 a.m., ' dinner, 6 p.m .. Ypsilami !'llarriotl . Directors meeting, 9 a.m .. E1\IU Club, \'p;,ilai al Eagle Crest Foundation Building

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Join fellow alumni for a trip to Comerica Park to watch Iva n Rodriguez ) (left) and the entire ...... Tigers' team for a Friday 7:05 p.m. game. See www.emich.edu/alumni for more details.