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The ower T Times Marygrove College Office of Alumni Relations Volume 8 • Number 1 • Fall 2008 Message from Campus Upgrades: Building on President David J. Fike a Strong Foundation If you haven’t had a chance to drive by Marygrove’s In order to remain competitive, it’s important to keep On Thursday, April 17, I had the distinct honor of campus recently, you may be surprised by how student expectations in mind. Today’s students are representing Marygrove College at a gathering of beautiful it looks. Although the campus has always savvy shoppers and know what conveniences other Catholic educators at the Catholic University of been lovely, like all campuses, sometimes a little campuses offer. Marygrove wants to attract these extra “TLC” is needed to keep it glowing. students and let them know that we have a safe, America to listen to beautiful, state-of-the-art environment that fosters the message of Pope “The beauty of the grounds and buildings are learning. incredible gifts from the IHMs and integral to Benedict XVI regarding Marygrove’s mission,” says Dr. Fike. “We know There are a number of renovation and upgrade the role of Catholic that our job is to continue the legacy the sisters projects underway, in various stages of completion, educational institutions began while continuing to meet the needs of today’s which will bring Marygrove in line with what other students.” colleges have—while maintaining its unparalleled in the U.S. grandeur. Dr. David J. Fike I feel blessed to have FLORENT GILLET LOBBY RENOVATION THE CLOCK IN THE CLOCK TOWER been able to participate. A gift in loving memory of Catherine Callaghan High between the twin towers is the large illuminated clock While the media Grisdela, Class of 1948, has been received to help and clockworks, as well as four great chimes—replicas attention and crowds fund the renovation. Catherine was a devoted alumna of the chimes in Westminster Abbey. A hallmark of the and kept Marygrove close to her heart for all of her college, the bells were meant to recall the Christian story fostered an aura of adult years. At the time of her death on March 20, 2008, of redemption. With time, however, the bells ceased to historic importance Catherine was survived by her eight children and sixteen function, so an effort was made to repair them. After 35 around the Holy grandchildren. years of silence, the bells once again ring-in the hour using the Angelus Four Bell Peal. Father’s first visit to the The renovation will include a hammered copper feature United States, it was his wall, an updated reception desk topped by a granite counter and a series of computer carrels in the public soft-spoken affirmation room directly behind the lobby, where students will be of the centuries-old able to connect their laptops. Marygrove College is mission of Catholic educational institutions that moved grateful for Catherine’s generosity and grateful to her daughter, Cathy Grisdela Kaiser, who helped steward my spirit and precipitated serious reflection. I was this gift. particularly impressed that the most spontaneous and most enthusiastic applause greeted the Pontiff’s call for the Catholic community to find ways to continue to serve the people of the inner cities, those of less economic means, and immigrants. At present, Marygrove College is in the midst of a substantial amount of change: physical changes to our grounds and facilities, new planning processes, changes in organizational structures, new leadership roles, changing expectations on the part of our students, and new expectations from a society which grapples with the environmental, economic, and See “CAMPUS UPGRADES” on page 5 ethical challenges of our day. We are an inclusive community of individuals of many Non-Profit Organization ARYGROVE OLLEGE faiths and many cultures. As we progress together, M C U.S. Postage 8425 West McNichols Road PAID respecting each others’ gifts and beliefs and building Detroit, MI 48221-2599 Permit No. 4942 OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS an ever-more vibrant institution to serve the people of Detroit, MI Detroit, we will be stronger if we understand the deep and Gospel-inspired nature of Marygrove’s origins and if we recognize the profound faith that led the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to found this College in 1927. I look forward to working with the community to deepen this understanding, recognition, and strength. 2 The Tower Times • FALL 2008 • Marygrove College • Detroit, Michigan News from the The Tower Times Production Credits The Tower Times is produced three times per year for alumni Alumni Association President and friends of Marygrove College through the Office of Alumni Relations, Division of Institutional Advancement. Address changes, duplicate copy information or information requests should be directed to: Office of Alumni Relations Marygrove College 8425 West McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221-2599 313-927-1572 • 313-927-1595 (fax) Mark Bartnik ’79 E-mail: [email protected] Do you look forward to the Website: www.marygrove.edu crossword puzzle in the paper? 2008 – 2009 Alumni Association Board of Directors Do you do Sudoku puzzles? Mark Bartnik ’79, President Sheila Keefe ’56 I know Marygrove graduates en- Rita Fields ’96, ’02 Vice President Sherrie Konkus ’06 Kathy Callahan ’66 Treasurer Yesenia Lara ’07 joy exercising their minds, and Laurie LePain Kopack ’05 Secretary Ramona Lawrence ’76, ’88 for that reason, I have included Catherine Baldwin ’65 Margo Lee ’00 a fun way to test your knowl- Nora K. Wilson Beckley ’87 Pizarro Lovelace ’84 edge of the College. I hope you Sandra Jo Collins ’82 Alison McNeeley ’03 enjoy this activity and please Julie Cylla ’01 Greg Moore, Sr. ’07 Keith Dargin ’05 Druel Outley ’00 remember to support your alma Stephanie Durham ’06 Alias Scruggs ’08 mater. Marygrove can’t continue Alisa Fergerson ’02 Frances L. Brown Simmons ’85 to educate future urban leaders Vanessa Ghant ’92 Annie Sumareh ’08 without you! Vicki A. Hooks Green ’98, ’02 Van A. Whittley ’01 Mary D. Moore Hubbell ’56 ALUMNI RELATIONS Diane Puhl Director of Alumni Relations and Alumni Annual Giving EDITOR Karen E. Wood Director, Communications and Marketing LAYOUT AND DESIGN Katherine Blanchard, IHM ’89 Senior Graphic Designer, Communications and Marketing Answers on page 8 Collette Vacations and Smithsonian Journeys Partner on Alumni-Sponsored Trip to New Director of Griot Program Egypt! Communications and Celebrates 10th March 4 - 15, 2009 Marketing announced Anniversary Splendors of the Nile 12 Days - 22 Meals Marygrove welcomed Karen $3,599 (includes roundtrip airfare from Detroit, hotel E. Wood as its new Direc- transfers and departure taxes) tor of Communications and Marketing on July 1. Wood Step back in time and explore thousands comes from Comerica of years of history, legend Bank, where she was Vice and lore as we view the President, Manager of Edi- timeless wonders of Egypt. torial Services, responsible Discover the world of the for Comerica’s written and ancient Egyptians as we visit electronic communications the incomparable sites of the In 1998 Marygrove began the nationally recognized, for its employees nationally. pharaohs—Memphis and innovative, cohort model Griot Program to increase Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak “I am truly honored and ex- the number of African-American male teachers in temples, the tombs on the West Bank and ancient cited to be part of the Mary- urban school systems. Since the program’s inception, Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass grove family,” says Wood. “I can feel the peace and 119 men have been prepared for second careers as colonnaded temples and stop at the temples of Edfu caring here, which is very important to me because I certified teachers, most of whom teach in schools and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient need to believe in what I promote.” across the Detroit metro region, and in other urban caravan routes. We’ll learn about ancient Egyptian areas across the country. More men are currently Wood has an extensive background in communica- history during lectures in Cairo and on board the being mentored at Marygrove to become certified tions, including crisis and internal communications, cruise from our Egyptologist/National Guide who will educators through this unique program. community relations, public relations, advertising accompany us throughout our journey. and marketing. Prior to her work at Comerica she de- To honor this anniversary of the Griot Program, the Alumni-sponsored travel is open to all alumni, family veloped a public relations program at Care Choices Education Department is planning a 10 year reunion and friends of Marygrove College. To view the full HMO, was Director of Public Relations and Market- celebration. If you are a graduate of the program, itinerary for these trips, visit: www.marygrove.edu/ ing at Detroit Receiving Hospital and worked in Media please contact Dr. Chuck Okezie at (313) 927-1794 alumni/travel. Special accommodations can be Relations for advanced technology at Visteon Corpo- or [email protected] or Dr. Harden Graves at made for people who need a departure city other ration. (313) 927-1382 or [email protected]. than Detroit. If you have questions or need more Wood is also a professional actor and voiceover tal- information, contact Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni ent. She resides in Livonia with her husband and two Relations and Alumni Annual Giving, at sons. (313) 927-1443 or [email protected]. Detroit, Michigan • Marygrove College • FALL 2008 • The Tower Times 3 Marygrove Welcomes Film Crew First Group of MAT-Online Students to Complete With Michigan’s new tax incentives for the movie industry now in place, movie crews see our state as a great place to Program in August make films—and it’s not just the money.