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Michigan State University • Fall 2003 • Volume 21, No. 1

Cover: MSU RADIOLOGY LAB BOASTS NATION’S BEST Design by David Giordan With a new state-of-the-art cyclotron and scanner, MSU Radiology Photos by Tim Potter now boasts the most advanced technology in the nation. 18

THE CAMPUS HERITAGE INITIATIVE: PROTECTING THE IRREPLACEABLE A new campus initiative to preserve MSU’s heritage begins with a look at the historic buildings east of Circle Drive known as “Lab Row.” 22

STARS TWINKLE IN MSU’S JAZZ PROGRAM MSU’s new jazz studies program has unfolded with great panache, led by the many star performers on its faculty. 26 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MAGICAL TALES A new book brims with fresh, previously untold anecdotes about Editor, MSU Alumni Magazine MSU’s 1979 championship basketball season. MSU Union East Lansing, MI 48824-1029 34 Include name, address, phone, email and MSU degree/year Departments (if applicable). Letters may be edited. President’s Perspective  In-Basket  Via fax: Around Circle Drive  (517) 432-7769 Sports  Via email: Alma Matters  [email protected]  State’s Stars Via web: Obituaries  http://www.msualum.com/ Lasting Impressions  magazine/formltr.cfm

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MSU Alumni Magazine Robert Bao Editor With President Peter McPherson’s return to campus, I want to Geneva Tupper Advertising Manager use a hockey analogy to reflect a bit on what the past five months have Dave Giordan meant. Design Each December, the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Tim Potter Junior Hockey Championship beckons. One of our star players is cho- Photography sen to contribute on the international scene. That individual will grow and be strengthened by the opportunity, and the experience will ele- MSU Alumni Association vate his game to the next level. Keith A. Williams Meanwhile, the team back home is expected to keep winning. In the absence of their star, other Executive Director players have to step up and play a little better. Nancy Brent In this case, when the star player returns he is a bit different. Any of us would be after such a life- Associate Director changing experience. Just like when students study abroad, they return and see things anew, David Brown through the prism of their international experience. Assistant Director The team is different, too. They’re stronger. While their star was gone, everyone had to pick up Louise Cooley Assistant Director some of the slack, to take their own performance to the next level. Andy Henderson When President McPherson left, the Board of Trustees and he had confidence that Team MSU Assistant Director would rise to the occasion and meet the challenges here. And we have confidence that Peter’s recent Sharon Radtke experiences, coupled with his ten years of stellar service to the university, mean that that together Assistant Director we’ll be an even better team than before. I believe we are. L. Patrick Scheetz It is always a privilege to serve Michigan State University, in whatever role for which one is cho- Assistant Director sen. It has been for me. I appreciate the confidence of the Board and the support of the entire com- Sandy Soifer munity during these past five months. Assistant Director I look forward to getting back to work with Peter. We’ll need all of our collective energies and Bev VandenBerg strengths to handle the challenges that are ahead and to continue the work of building an MSU for Assistant Director the 21st century and beyond. Beverly Carnahan Executive Staff Assistant Regina Cross Sincerely, Marketing and Sales Coordinator Cheryl Denison Marketing and Sales Coordinator Tim Potter Information Officer Lou Anna K. Simon Dominic Schimizzi Interim President Business Manager Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jackie Sweet Membership Coordinator

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GARDENING INSTITUTE was named by Presidents Roo- CHEAP HOT DOGS? Thanks for highlighting sevelt and Wilson to many na- Re “One Million Hot Dogs” (p. www.gardeninginstitute.com tional posts, including two years 5, Summer 2003). How do you (Spring 2003). It seems that on- with the American Expeditionary provide so much food for a rev- line resources are growing at an Force in Europe dealing with re- enue of $57? astonishing pace and MSU Glob- construction after World War I. Lewis Weingarten, ’62 al is working at filling many nich- Robert L. Christensen, ’58 Fayetteville, NC es—including gardening, which I Deerfield, MA love. The program through the ☛ Hot dogs are cheap, but not that Horticultural Gardening Insti- Excellent issue (Spring 2003), cheap. It should have read “$57 tute provided me with a great op- great balance of articles. I rec- million.” –Editor. portunity to expand my knowl- DYNAMIC PLAN ommend that you arrange for a edge, to apply it in my own Great cover story on the dy- special reprint of the article MSU PROJECTS backyard, to meet new friends namic plan to expand the Kresge “MSU’s Iconic Professors.” Projects such as “The Sparty with the same interests, and to Art Museum. The expansion will O. Donald Meaders, EDD ’57 Project” (cover story, Winter draw upon the expertise of ex- enhance an impressive collection Okemos 2003) and “The New Hannah perts such as Norm Lownds, Art of art currently shown in outdat- Sculpture and Public Art On Cameron or John Gaydos. ed, inadequate space. ☛ Done! As part of a faculty recog- Campus” (cover story, Spring Dana VanPoperin Ron Rademacher, ’65 nition program, the Heritage Café 2002) offer new giving opportu- St. Clair Shores Mason of the MSU Union has printed the nities for alumni. I’m also de- story of “MSU’s Iconic Professors” lighted to learn that the under- SPARTAN NOSE HELMETS Delighted to read about the fu- as brochures. To obtain one, call graduate student government Enjoyed the article about the ture of Kresge Art Museum. I’ve (517) 355-3460 or email wa- (ASMSU) has pledged $75,000 changes Coach Smith has made been a docent at Kresge since I [email protected]. — Editor. for the Sparty Project. I hope all in the MSU football team moved to East Lansing five years former student leaders can add (“Buckle Up For The New ago and continually marvel at this NEWS WAS PREMATURE their support to this MSU Alum- Smith Brand Of Football,” Sum- campus treasure. The new addi- Your Summer 2003 issue ran an ni Association campaign. mer 2003), except for the state- tion will be a fantastic plus for obit for Gregory W. Syfert, ’68, of Lana Dart, ’59, M.A. ’64 ment that the block “S” on the MSU and the community. Winnetka, IL. Greg is one of my Lansing helmets would be replaced by Susan Patterson, ’65 closest friends, and I can say that “Sparty.” Sparty is the large East Lansing he would be greatly surprised to mascot that looks like an over- learn of his passing. He is proba- MORE ICONIC PROFESSORS stuffed doll and helps to raise bly out working on one of his race spirit and enthusiasm for our I was very pleased to note the cars as I write this. teams. The figure appearing on inclusion of Kenyon L. Butter- Mike R. Morrow, ’72 the sides of the helmets is a Spar- field among “MSU’s Iconic Pro- Walled Lake tan helmet, worn in ancient fessors” (Spring 2003). Some ☛ We regret the error. An erro- times by Spartan soldiers. Inci- years ago, while researching his neous “deceased” notice slipped into dentally, the nose piece in the role in the Smith-Lever Act and our database, but fortunately this is front distinguishes it from the the creation of the Cooperative a very rare type of error. –Editor. flat-front helmet worn by the Extension Service, I discovered Trojans, who were their enemies. some additional facets of his ca- Bruce M. Campbell, ’61 reer also worthy of note. He was UPDATE president of three land-grant col- Pearl Beach ☛ Jim Sterba, ’66 (see Winter leges (MSU, Rhode Island, and 1980), longtime correspondent for the New York University of Massachusetts) and Times and Wall Street Journal, and recipient of MSU’s Distin- all three have Butterfield Halls guished Alumni Award, has published Frankie’s Place (Grove Press, named for him. During World 2003), a “charming” and “audacious” memoir about his summers War II, the battleship USS Keny- on the Maine coast that Joan Didion calls “a joy to read.” on Butterfield was launched, perhaps a unique honor for a univer- ☛ Daniel B. Burg, ’80 (see Winter 2000), a patent attorney from ☛ Good point. To be precise, the sity president. Butterfield may Portland, OR, has been elected to serve a two-year term as 2nd Vice image on the new football helmets is have defined the seminal course Chair of American Mensa, Ltd., the society for those who score in known as the “contemporary” Spar- curricula for agricultural eco- the upper two percent of standardized IQ tests. tan. –Editor. nomics and rural sociology. He CLICK RIGHT THROUGH FOR MSU msualum.com PAGE 3 046957030004_0004.ps 9/29/03 11:23 PM Page 4

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al Science Foundation to research Rendering by HNTB how plants can become more re- sistant to cold temperatures; and $1.3 million from the W. K. Kel- logg Foundation for the “Yes We Can” initiative to improve educational outcomes and reduce poverty in urban areas. The board also awarded contracts for a campus-wide lighting project that involves new energy- saving fluorescent lamps; for a courtyard renovation at the Intra- mural West Fitness Center; and GREEN LIGHT FOR STADIUM EXPANSION for new air conditioning equipment in Baker Hall.

The long awaited Spartan Stadium expansion “This is helping athletics, but we’ve also provid- PLANNED DROP plan received the green light from MSU’s Board of ed the opportunity to help other aspects of this IN ENROLLMENT Trustees in September. university,” says Interim President Lou Anna Si- Although demand for admis- The $61 million project features new sky boxes mon. sion to MSU remains strong, this and club seating in a structure west of the stadium The move is expected to provide revenues in ex- year’s enrollment of about that will also become home to University Develop- cess of $1 million a year, says Athletic Director Ron 44,500 students is down 400 ment, the MSU Foundation, the 4-H Foundation, Mason, who notes that athletics does not have ac- from last year—in keeping with and the MSU Alumni Association. The plan in- cess to general fund dollars. Mason says that the MSU’s longterm planning target. cludes 24 suites above the upper deck ($35,000- move will help athletics retain a broad and diverse Freshmen enrollment this fall $80,000 a year), 862 club seats ($4,500-$6,500 a range of programs and to keep its facilities competi- is estimated at 6,900—down year) and a new press box. Spartan Stadium’s capac- tive within the Big Ten Conference. from 6,949 last fall. However, ity will increase to about 75,000 with 3,000 addi- Fred Poston, vice president for finance and opera- the freshman class’s average GPA tional seats. Construction is expected to be com- tions, estimated that about $11 million of the costs rose from 3.55 to 3.58 and its av- pleted in 2005. for University Development and the MSUAA will erage ACT scores incresed from MSU’s icon, the original “The Spartan” ceramic come from money now used by Development to 24.3 to 24.5. statue, which is being replaced by a bronze replica, lease space off-campus. The major part of the funds “This year’s incoming freshman will be housed in the building’s atrium. will be provided by athletics. class is an important chapter in our story,” says Lou Anna K. Si- mon, interim president and provost. “Each one of them has MATILDA WILSON “Newly emerging infectious West—and a thoroughfare— the capacity to succeed. And our VET CARE UNIT diseases are a major threat to hors- Wilson Road—after them. commitment is to give them that A new addition to MSU’s Vet- es and farm animals, as well as hu- opportunity—the chance to have erinary Clinical Center that will mans,” says Lonnie King, dean of MSU ACCEPTS a first-class experience here.” provide cricitical care for horses the College of Veterinary Medi- $74 MILLION About 89 percent of the fresh- has been named for former cine. The MSU Board of Trustees ac- man class is composed of Michi- trustee Matilda Wilson (1931- The center will cost $3 million. cepted in September more than gan residents. Female students 37), whose foundation donated The remaining $2 million will $74 million in gifts, grants and account for 54 percent. About $5 million to the center. endow two “Wilson Scholars”— contracts. 18.9 percent, or 1,305, are mi- When completed, the Matilda residents who will care for criti- They included $2.9 million nority students. International R. Wilson “Pegasus” Critical Care cally ill animals. It will also help from the Agency for Internation- undergraduates number about Center will allow MSU’s College fund a new College of Veterinary al Development to MSU’s 1,050, up from 963 last year. of Veterinary Medicine to pro- Medicine educational program Bean/Cowpea Collaborative Re- Graduate enrollment dropped vide state-of-the-art critical care on the specialized care of critically search Support Program; $1.7 slightly from 2,239 to 2,190. to horses and foals with infectious ill animals. million from the National Insti- Enrollment in Honors College diseases, research and student MSU has honored the Wilson tutes of Health to study the role reached a record 2,575, up by teaching in an approximately family by naming residence of veins in hypertension; more more than 175 students or about 13,000-square-foot facility. halls—Wilson East and Wilson than $1 million from the Nation- 7 percent.

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President McPherson poses by Between now and MSU’s Sesquicentennial in 2005, Fred Honhart, the palace where his office was director of MSU Archives and Historical Collections, will regularly located in Baghdad. highlight key moments in MSU history. –Editor.

RETURN TO MSU “I think McPherson is having One of MSU’s natural treasures is Hidden Lake Gardens, in Michi- President Peter McPherson re- an impact on the rebuilding gan’s Irish Hills region. This botanical garden and arboretum is locat- turned to campus this fall after process in Iraq and we’re proud ed in Lenawee County, 60 miles southeast of campus. The original serving as the financial coordina- to let him continue in that ca- plot of land was purchased by Harry A. Fee in 1926 to use as a farm for tor for the Office of Reconstruc- pacity,” said David Porteous, his retirement. However, the rocky and heavily wooded land proved tion and Humanitarian Assistance chairperson of the MSU Board not suitable for farming, so Mr. Fee instead developed a “landscape (ORHA) in Iraq. He was the main of Trustees, after the trustees ap- garden.” He enhanced the natural beauty of the property with addi- financial and economic policy ad- proved the extension. tional plantings of ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers. Throughout viser to ORHA director Paul Bre- In addition to serving as pres- his life Fee made extensive use of the MSU Extension Service to advise mer, who had requested that ident of MSU, McPherson has him on his development of the garden. In 1945 he left the garden to McPherson’s stay in Iraq be ex- been a statesman, bank execu- MSU and included an endowment for its support. In the subsequent tended through September. tive and held key positions in years Hidden Lake Gardens acquired additional adjacent property, so In McPherson’s absence, Provost the federal government. He cur- that the original 266 acres have now been enlarged to 755 acres. Lou Anna K. Simon served as rently chairs the Partnership to Much of this area has been preserved as natural woodland accessible MSU Interim President. Simon Cut Hunger and Poverty in by hiking trails. Hidden Lake Gardens serves as an outreach educa- has served as MSU provost and Africa. The partnership focuses tional facility including a Visitors Center and Conservatory Complex vice president for academic affairs resources and knowledge on made possible through gifts from the Herrick Foundation and since 1993 and is responsible for what the partnership calls the other agencies and individuals. the full range of academic and aca- most critical need of all of The Harper collection of demic support programs at MSU. Africa’s challenges. Rare and Dwarf Conifers and the Hosta Hillside Garden are two of the Gardens horticultural highlights. The early early- and mid-1900s, records of the Gardens and include the are preserved at the Women’s Building MSU Archives and (now Morrill Hall), Historical Collec- the Spartan Marching tions, where they are Band, the MSU Plan- available for research. etarium, and the foot- Hidden Lake Gar- ball stadium. dens is open to the Calendars are $12.95 public year round. (plus $5 S&H) from Admission is $3 per SESQUICENTENNIAL the University person. For more CALENDAR Archives and Historical Collec- information or MSU’S 2004 Sesquicentennial tions. To order a calendar, call directions call Calendar, the fourth in a series of (517) 355-2330, e-mail (517) 431-2060 five showcasing the university’s [email protected], or write to or visit the website at history, is available to the public. Sesquicentennial Calendar, 101 www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu. The calendar’s black and Conrad Hall, E. Lansing, MI, Ellyn Meyers white photos harken back to the 48824-1327. CLICK RIGHT THROUGH FOR MSU msualum.com PAGE 5 046957030004_0006.ps 9/29/03 11:27 PM Page 6

The Smiths have donated more than $3.1 million to MSU, a record by professional athletes to their alma mater. Kila For more information, or to donate online, visit www.msualum.com/spartyproject. Or contact Karen Wenk, director of development for MSU Campus Park and Planning, by calling (517) 355-9582. Red Priest NEW COACHING Suzanne Farrell Ballet ONLINE COURSE Coaches who need to understand the legal responsibilities of Rigoletto managing a team can now get up to speed online. This fall, MSU debuted a new online course called “Sports Law for Administrators and Coaches.” It will be taught via the Internet by faculty from MSU’s Dept. of Ki- nesiology and is the first of three courses in a new online coaching education certificate program. Students will learn to manage environmental and equipment safety, emergency plans, medical forms, compliance, recruiting, scouting, ethics, season and prac-

Photos courtesy of Wharton Center tice planning, and more. ☛ For more information, visit edweb3.educ.msu.edu/ysi WHARTON CENTER on Oct. 26. Suzanne Farrell Bal- to raise $500,000 to preserve /kinvirtualuniversity.html TOPS BIG TEN let brings the 28-member resi- this historic MSU icon. or email Eugene Brown at MSU’s Wharton Center boasts dent company of the Kennedy “We want to help get the word [email protected]. the largest program schedule Center on Oct. 30. And Red out that if Spartans around the among university performance Priest, for those who love classi- world work together, we can MSU JOINS INITIATIVE centers in the Big Ten, and sec- cal music but who would like to unveil a new Sparty during MSU is one of eight leading ond largest among all universi- fix it even if it ain’t baroque, ap- Homecoming weekend in universities teaming up to share ties in the nation. pears Nov. 6. 2005,” says Smith, a guard with their patented bio-technologies As a result, patrons have an the world-champion San Anto- and make them more widely enormous array of choices. This SMITHS LEAD nio Spurs and a 2000 U.S. available. This is to help with the fall, for example, among many SPARTY PROJECT Olympian. development of crops that could great shows, Wharton Center NBA star and philanthropist The Sparty Project will replace feed millions of people, which will feature everything from mu- Steve Smith and his wife Millie “The Spartan” ceramic statue some believe is being hampered sic to opera to ballet. have been named honorary with a bronze replica. Created in by biotechnology patents held by Kila will showcase its musical chairpersons of MSU’s Sparty 1943 by sculptor Leonard Jung- corporations. melting pot that melds tradi- Project (see cover story, Winter wirth, an assistant professor of The initiative was announced tional Irish music with influ- 2003). art, the statue is crumbling as a July 11 in the journal Science. ences from reggae, gypsy, rock The Smiths will lead a world- result of too many freeze-thaw Supporters wish to help apply and klezmer on Oct. 24. The wide grassroots effort spear- cycles. It will be moved to the biotechnology to the creation of classic Rigoletto opera will be per- headed by the MSU Alumni As- atrium of the new addition to improved crops, especially in de- formed by Opera Verdi Europa sociation regional clubs seeking Spartan Stadium. veloping countries.

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MSU PROGRAM IS SUPER 14). Larson trekked to Alaska MSU’s efforts to provide high and Iceland last year, courtesy of quality education to first genera- the National Science Foundation tion, income eligible, underrep- and the Cold Regions Research resented students who have and Engineering Laboraty in demonstrated resilience in the Hanover, NJ. face of adversity was recognized What happens is the fountains with a 2003 Noel-Levitz Reten- of meltwater rushing in from tion Excellence Award. glacier margins would spawn icy MSU was one of nine colleges rims. The scientists likened this DREAM GREEN and universities recognized July phenomenon to the mundane Have you seen the 13 at the 2003 National Confer- event of popping open a can. The new MSU-themed ence on Student Retention in San rapid transfer of ice-cold water Aloha shirt? Diego. from a high pressure environ- It’s selling like hot- MSU’s Summer University ment—either inside a can or be- cakes, and you can get it Program Excellence Required neath a glacier—to a low pressure for a discount at the (SUPER) program, begun in environment causes ice to form. MSU Alumni Associ- 1988, received the award. Since “This is new,” says Larson. ation’s web page, 1995, approximately 35 students “We’re introducing laws of ero- www.msualum.com. per year have been selected to par- sion for glaciers, and thus making While there, take ticipate in the program. it easier to understand how glaci- a look at the new “As a summer bridge program, ers subdue mountains.” redesign. All the SUPER gives students a head services, information and start to their college career,” notes HUGE AWARD FOR MSUFCU conveniences are still there, only they Lee June, vice president of stu- The MSU Federal Credit are easier to access. The new design is streamlined to fit dent affairs and services and assis- Union (MSUFCU) has won The into a computer screen, so users will not need to scroll to find tant provost. Principal 10 Best Companies for their links. Employee Financial Security- “This is another example of how the alumni association seeks to be of 2003 award from the Principal service to our alumni members,” says Keith A. Williams, MSUAA execu- Financial Group, the nation’s tive director. “Judging from the usage data, more and more alumni are 401(k) leader. The award recog- using our web site, and are using it more frequently. We want to make nizes companies that excel at things even more convenient.” contributing to their employees’ The popular online alumni directory, where MSUAA members can financial futures and sense of fi- locate former classmates, can be accessible with only one click after log- nancial security. in. Lots of new Spartan merchandise—including the “must have” “We are honored by this recog- Hawaiian shirt—is now available at the SpartyShop and specialty sites nition,” says Patrick McPharlin, affiliated with Land’s End and Roots. International travel information, president & CEO of MSUFCU. alumni career services, club listings, upcoming events, and magazine “Our employees are our number text archives are all easily findable. Conveniences like address updates one asset. We must have the very and membership renewals are basically one click away. best people to keep our competi- And a new hockey game has been added. Try it, and Dream Green! tive edge and great benefits help NEW INSIGHTS us attract and keep great em- ON EROSION ployees.” Glaciers can grow at the bot- In addition to a plaque, MSU KUDOS G. Stanley Howell, professor of tom, just like people who are in- MSUFCU received a $2,500 Every semester, MSU faculty, horticulture, has won the 2003 active, an MSU scientist and his check, which it will donate to staff and students garner kudos Wine Integrity Award from the research group has discovered. MSU Safe Place. too numerous to list exhaustively Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Snow accumulating on their Organized in 1937 by a group here. Some recent examples: Commission. The award honors surfaces can cause glaciers to of professors, MSUFCU is the Martin Bukovac, ’51, Ph.D. individuals who make significant grow, and so can the freezing of largest university-based credit ’57, University Distinguished Pro- contributions to the world of meltwater, says Grahame Larson, union in the world. The compa- fessor emeritus of horticulture, has wine while maintaining integrity. professor of geological sciences, ny of 260 employees boasts 100 been awarded the Veltch Memorial Tracy Kamikawa, a senior from who along with a colleague pub- percent employer-paid medical Medal for his contribution to the Honolulu, Hawaii, received one of lished an article in Nature (Aug. insurance premiums for retirees. science of horticulture. the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Secu- CLICK RIGHT THROUGH FOR MSU msualum.com PAGE 7 046957030004_4-9 10/3/03 2:01 PM Page 8

rity’s (DHS) first Undergraduate Parks and Recreation (DSPR), Scholarships. In addition, has been named Director of Me- Michael E. Gehring and Ellyn dia Communications. He re- Schuette, graduate students in places Deb Pozega Osburn, who forensic science, also received left to become partner of a pub- DHS fellowship awards to study at lic relations firm. MSU’s School of Criminal Justice. MSU’S TOLLGATE: A HIDDEN GEM NEW HIRES ON CAMPUS Did you know that MSU owns James C. Anthony, professor of 160 acres of rolling land in SE mental health and epidemiology, Michigan, complete with a Bloomberg School of Public pond, woodlot, hayfields, pas- Health, Johns Hopkins Universi- tures, an orchard, an old home- ty, has been named chairperson of stead and several farm buildings? water resources and forestry. Its species that can be used as alter- MSU’s Dept. of Epidemiology in Welcome to the MSU Tollgate gardens are looked after by MSU natives to ash. The other is re- the College of Human Medicine. Education Center in Novi. Do- staff and some 150 volunteers. search on finding tree species He succeeds Nigel S. Paneth, who nated to MSU in 1987, Tollgate “In addition, we have two pro- with EAB resistance.” is serving as the college’s associate is run by MSU Extension and jects related to the emerald ash Tollgate is free and open to the dean for research. serves as home of the MSUE SE borer (EAB, a pest that has deci- public Monday through Satur- Darrell S. Pressley, director of Regional Office. It includes fa- mated ash trees),” says Roy Pren- day from 9:00am to dusk. For Public Information for the cilities for conferences and for tice, Tollgate’s farm manager. more information, contact Massachusetts Division of State teaching classes on horticulture, “One is a plantation of 40 tree (248) 347-3860 ext 251.

Spartan Marching Band, the tan Stadium. Sheri kept us post- MSU Cheerleaders and Dance ed with updates from her TV sta- Team, emcee Sheri Jones, co-an- tion’s meteorologist. We kept chor for NewsCenter 6, and more everyone informed through the than 19,000 students and com- stadium’s sound and video sys- munity guests. tems. We were able to bring a The only venue for this event is fleet of buses to the stadium to Spartan Stadium. Many campus transport students to residence units pitch in to stage this event, halls during a brief lull in the including athletics, residence storm. halls, MSU police, and the City Later we learned that this storm of East Lansing. produced an “F-2 magnitude tor- Until this year, we have been nado” that touched down a short fortunate with weather. But it distance beyond East Lansing. was sunny and hot, and halfway While we were disappointed through the program, dark storm that Spartan Spirit was canceled, I clouds could be seen rapidly ap- was very impressed with the with fun, entertainment, some proaching the stadium. Then, a teamwork all MSU departments serious talk, and a lot of tradition- sudden flash of lightning struck. displayed in response to this al “green and white” stuff. Dr. Simon and I immediately emergency. The evacuation was A TRUE TEST OF This year’s event—our seventh called a rain delay and rushed the orderly and effective. It was clear SPARTAN SPIRIT annual—featured Interim Presi- students to safety in the con- that for Simon, the safety of student and Provost Lou Ann K. Si- course areas. Others involved dents was first and foremost. To By Keith A. Williams mon, First Lady Joanne McPher- with the program quickly moved me it illustrated how critical Executive Director son, East Lansing Mayor Mark to the north tunnel and into the preparation, teamwork, and good Meadows, head coaches John L. stadium’s locker room facilities. leadership are to campus welfare. Every fall the MSUAA sponsors Smith, Rick Comley and Joanne In just a few minutes, as thou- Our events are important, but the Spartan Spirit Pep Rally for P. McCallie, assistant coaches sands of people were under shel- this incident puts things into bet- new and returning students, Dwayne Stephens and Mark ter, a heavy downpour of rain and ter perspective. where we provide new Spartans Montgomery, team captains, the half-inch hail unloaded on Spar- Go Green!

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The MSU Alumni Association would like to take Michigan State University this opportunity to welcome our newest life mem- Alumni Association bers. We thank you and commend you for your willingness to share our commitment to this great university through Life Membership in the LIFE MEMBERSHIP Alumni Association

Jason Annelin Katie Drury Steven and Janine Lulich Gary Ralya Holt, MI Troy, MI Redondo Beach, CA Fort Wayne, IN

John and Carolyn Baker Thomas Fallucca Michael and Thomas and Felice Reed Holt, MI Shelby Township, MI Lauren Malinzak DeWitt, MI Beverly Hills, MI Daniel Balger Charles Donald and Ruth Reid and April Norton and Christine Gagliardi Steven and Downers Grove, IL Okemos, MI Florence, SC Erica McDermott Fairport, NY Aaron Rozek Louis Barkman Amanda Gale Canton, MI Livonia, MI and Phil Kozdron Martin McGavin Grand Ledge, MI Milwaukee, WI James and Karl Baumann Jacqueline Russell Clearwater, FL Gary Garber Elaine Mickelson Orchard Lake, MI Durham, NC Okemos, MI Diana Bell Dale and Sarah Schian Oakland, CA Andrew Shirley and Patrick Miles Phoenix, AZ and Lesley Gutman Grand Rapids, MI Scott and Jennifer Belt Sylvan Lake, MI Tony and Melissa Smith Chicago, IL Mason and Beverly Miller Waterford, MI Robert and East Lansing, MI Jennifer Bunce Virginia Hague Robin Stein Chicago, IL McHenry, IL Michael North Hollywood, CA and Sandra O’Malley David Carlson Michelle and Mason, MI Elwood and Shirley Stock Wausau, WI Todd Hauser Maple City, MI Mason, MI Colleen Phelan Nielsen Jane and Brian Carron Vienna, VA Theodore Sulzberg Bountiful, UT Stephen and Winston Salem, NC Linda Hecker Ryan Portelli Gregory Cieciek DeWitt, MI Allen Park, MI Jessica Swartz Littleton, CO Washington, DC Paul and Lisa Laidler Matthew Pruss Nicole Danielson and Allegan, MI Shawnee, OK Mitchell Bartelt Okemos, MI Cathy Lovett Debra Ralston Holt, MI Palm Springs, CA

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ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE.

Welcome... and congratulations! The following individuals and $500,000 or organizations have made a $1,000,000 significant financial commitment planned gift “Thanks in large part to to Michigan State University, the generosity of the qualifying them for lifetime President Shaw served as the eleventh president of MSU, introducing new courses alumni and friends listed recognition in one of the including Hotel Administration, Public university’s eight donor societies. Administration, Geology, Geography, and here, Michigan State Physical Education for women. Listing includes new society members University continues to GERALDINE C. BROWN from April 1 – June 30, 2003 Ada, Michigan flourish as one of the GEORGE AND MARYANNE EYDE nation’s leading centers East Lansing, Michigan

of learning and scholarship. On behalf of the LOUIS J. EYDE East Lansing, Michigan entire university family, I want to welcome $5,000,000 or them as the newest donors recognized in $7,500,000 planned gift MSU’s giving societies.” Joseph Williams, the first president of “Private support is essential if we are to “The Agricultural College of the State of $250,000 or Michigan,” displayed a dedication to the $500,000 sustain the excellence in teaching, research college’s success that began building the planned gift strong foundation for what is today and outreach that has characterized Michigan Michigan State University. The Williams Society is the highest university honor for The Abbot Society was established to State for nearly 150 years.The commitment donors. honor one of the first presidents of MSU, Theophilus Abbot, who led the university and support shown by these dedicated MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY from 1862 to 1885. Abbot promoted Spartans is invaluable, and we thank them.” FEDERAL CREDIT UNION growth, secured critical government appro- priations and furthered MSU’s prestige as the nation’s first agricultural college.

RAYMOND J. BIGGS North Palm Beach, Florida

RICHARD A. AND GAIL M. HILL Lansing, Michigan $1,000,000 or $1,500,000 planned gift LINDA J. NELSON East Lansing, Michigan

Frank S. Kedzie, the eighth president of DRS.LOU A. AND ROY J. SIMON MSU, is considered a pioneer for private East Lansing, Michigan support to the university. The Kedzie Society is one of the university’s most prestigious donor recognition groups.

For more information, please write or call: W. B. AND CANDACE THOMAN FOUNDATION University Development Michigan State University • 4700 South Hagadorn Road • Suite 220 East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 • (517) 355-8257 or visit us on the web at www.givingto.msu.edu 046957030004_0011.ps 9/29/03 11:51 PM Page 11

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$100,000 or $200,000 MR. AND MRS.GREGORY D. BROGAN planned gift East Lansing, Michigan WILLIAM D. HAMILTON AND SUSAN M. HEATHFIELD Williamston, Michigan J THOMAS AND JENNIFER FORBES MR.BRIAN CULLIN AND East Lansing, Michigan Jonathan L. Snyder served in the role of MR.JEFFERY VOGEL JUDITH HUDSON AND MSU president from 1896 to 1915, Huntington Woods, Michigan DR.EUNICE F. F OSTER KATHRYN HUMPHREY Lansing, Michigan transforming the office of the president with Plymouth, Michigan an aggressive administrative style that TIMOTHY AND COLLEEN DYKSTRA focused on innovation in higher education. Oakland, Michigan PETER AND SUE HENDRICK HORACE C. AND CLOVER LEE KING Glenview, Illinois East Lansing, Michigan AVID AND YNN IMPEL D BRANT AND SHARON K. COTTERMAN D L K Novi, Michigan DR.THOMAS AND MRS.MARY HERDT Lake Quivira, Kansas DAVID PALLAS AND AMY RHINE-PALLAS East Lansing, Michigan Birmingham, Michigan R OHN AND HAE OBS MARILYN J. DARLING D .J S K Holland, Michigan DR. AND MRS.WILLIAM KENNELLY Boston, Massachusetts JON AND DIANE PEPPER Saline, Michigan Dearborn, Michigan R ETER EE MORT AND PEG FINKELSTEIN D .P L. L HONG KONG KEVIN M. AND DANA SUE KIRK Boca Raton, Florida MR. AND MRS.LEE PEPPER St. Johns, Michigan Clarkston, Michigan RNEST AND LIZABETH ICOLAY HERBERT L. AND E E N Farmington Hills, Michigan JAMES M. MCCLURKEN CHRISTINE K. FLUHARTY MS.ANN TOMLANOVICH Mt. Pleasant, Michigan SERGEI A. KVITKO Washington, Michigan Lansing, Michigan STEVE AND BRENDA RAMSBY East Lansing, Michigan AL AND MARSHA HARWOOD JEFF AND STEPHANIE WAYNE PRESIDENT AND CEO Howell, Michigan Troy, Michigan MR. AND MRS.LARRY L. RICE MOON,KOOK HYUN Mecosta, Michigan SOUTH KOREA JANET M. HENNE DR.WENDY K. WILKINS AND San Diego, California R AY M .J RODMAN LAWRENCE AND EVELINE MULLICA THEDA L. RUDD AND ROBERT H. ROSS Okemos, Michigan Oro Valley, Arizona ALAN J. AND SUE KAUFMAN Okemos, Michigan Bloomfield Hills, Michigan DAVE AND LORI RAZZANO OBERT ARD AND R C. W ,D.O. Granger, Indiana RICHARD H. AND ANN U. KRAFT HELEN E. WARD Flint, Michigan East Lansing, Michigan MR. AND MRS.RICHARD ROSE Troy, Michigan LYNN C. MYERS $10,000 Franklin, Michigan LEONARD J. ROTH Granada Hills, California DR.LAWRENCE AND ARLENE E. SIERRA Established in 1963, the Presidents Club East Lansing, Michigan was the first donor recognition group KATHERINE O’SULLIVAN SEE $25,000 created at Michigan State University and Williamston, Michigan ALEX TROTMAN Dearborn, Michigan remains the largest. RICK AND JEAN EDDINGTON-SHIPMAN Chartered during J. SCOTT ALLEN, M.D. AND Mason, Michigan the university’s MARGIE ALLEN first capital campaign, Beaumont Tower West Bloomfield, Michigan LINDA O. AND RICHARD M. STANFORD Society is named after the one landmark East Lansing, Michigan that so thoroughly symbolizes Michigan MR.RYAN M. AMO State University, its history and traditions. Rochester Hills, Michigan $50,000 or MS.MICHELLE L. STAWICK $100,000 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan planned gift DR. AND MRS.STEVEN C. AJLUNI DERWOOD AND ELIZABETH BOYD Lansing, Michigan Bloomfield Hills, Michigan BRENDA STERNQUIST Haslett, Michigan The Hannah Society honors the memory JEFFREY G. BUDAY DR.CARL W. BRAUTIGAM Ridgefield, Connecticut of President Hannah, who served the Cedar, Michigan MS.DEBORAH J. WHITE university for forty-six years, twenty-eight Glencoe, Illinois GILBERT B. CHAPMAN II of them as MSU’s twelfth president. He is ERRIKOS AND MANYA CONSTANT Okemos, Michigan Farmington Hills, Michigan revered by many and guided the university Dollar amounts listed are minimums for through its period of greatest physical and MARGARET DIMOND recognition in each giving society. Current gifts GEORGE T. G UERRE philosophical growth. East Lansing, Michigan Lansing, Michigan can be cash, securities, property or gifts-in-kind and are payable over a five-year period.When GEORGE AND NANCY AXINN GERALD L. ELSON establishing a planned gift, credit can be given Tucson, Arizona Rochester, Michigan for previous cash gifts. 046957030004_0012.ps.01 9/30/03 12:10 AM Page 12

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wrapped up in the war protest and running seemed self-indulgent,” he explains. “Ironically, after MSU I ran competitively for 10 years.” An RA in Abbott Hall, he married classmate Mary Lou (Pagels), ’74, and they now reside in Austin with daughter Amanda, 16. Jim recalls two big influences at MSU, economics professor “Hand- worked hard and being a profes- some” Al Mandelstamm and sional in my own right, earning a communications professor place there, that’s a feeling I can’t David Lewis. “Al taught one of describe.” The two anchors are the first televised courses and he believed to be the first parent- really made learning fun,” recalls child duo in Detroit television. Jim. “He was energetic and the- Though she was born in Holly- atrical.” Jim applied those wood, CA, Glenda grew up in lessons in a broadcasting ca- Detroit. “When I was five, I reer that began in radio, and stood in front of a mirror and then moved on to television held a brush as though it was a in Laredo, TX, after he suc- microphone, and I’d say, ‘Back cessfully covered a hurri- to you, Bill,’” says Glenda, re- cane that blew over South calling how she’d impersonate Padre Island. Eventually her mother. But she lost interest he gravitated from cover- in broadcast journalism by the ing disasters to politics, a time she arrived at MSU, where field that has also left him she majored in advertising. “My disenchanted. “I voted MSU experience was very im- for Bush three times, portant to my career,” says Glen- twice for governor and da. “So many people were won- once for president,” ad- derful to me. My best friends are mits Jim, whose next people I met at MSU. I attend book will be on the Iraq every Homecoming. As you can war. “I feel we’re headed see, I bleed green.” But after in the wrong direction.” graduation, Glenda became in- JAMES MOORE: terested in TV news and enrolled NOT IN BUSH’S LEAGUE two heads on the same body,” in a school of broadcasting in President George Bush now says James, an award-winning GLENDA LEWIS: DEJA NEWS? Southfield. She was advised to has another Moore from Flint to news correspondent who has This fall, viewers of Detroit’s earn her way to the Detroit mar- beware. Filmmaker Michael covered every presidential elec- WXYZ-TV Action News ket to forestall any charges of Moore has long been outspoken tion since 1976 for CNN, NBC (Channel 7) might do a double nepotism. So Glenda started at against Bush. And now, fellow or CBS. “Rove brings the poli- take when they flip on the week- WBKB in Alpena, “the smallest Flintstone James C. Moore, ’74, tics and strategies needed to end news and see anchor Glenda market in America.” She did a who used to jog with Bush in make the Republican party Lewis, ’96, who had previously stint at WLNS (Channel 6) in Austin, TX, has coauthored a dominant, while George brings worked five years at WJRT-TV Lansing before moving on to book—Bush’s Brain (John Wiley charm, charisma, family and in Flint. Lewis, you see, is the Flint. She believes the Alpena & Sons, 2003)—that paints a corporate connections. It might daughter of longtime Channel 7 job was key. “I cried every other dark picture of Bush and senior be the most tremendous political anchor Diana Lewis. “It’s like a day,” she recalls. “It was a tough advisor Karl Rove, whom Moore package in our history.” Jim at- dream come true,” gushes Glen- town. It was tough working 10- describes as a win-at-all-cost po- tended MSU during a tumul- da of her new job. “I’ve been 12 hours a day. You’re assign- litical genius. The book made tuous era, when he temporarily walking the halls of Channel 7 ment editor, videographer, re- the New York Times best-sellers abandoned his passion for long since I was a toddler, so to walk porter, everything. But it was so list for several weeks. “They are distance running. “I got through the doors after having character building.”

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EUGENE PARKER: calculations. Fortunately, papers, Gene says the solution LEADER IN SPACE SCIENCE Chandra Sekhar was a coura- is to force them “to prove that Just as physics and astronomy geous editor and he went ahead you’re wrong.” A native of De- were dramatically altered by and published it (in The Astro- troit, Gene chose MSU after Newton and Galileo, space sci- physical Journal ).” By 1962, Eu- winning the Alumni Distin- ence has been altered by the ex- gene’s theory was proven guished Scholarship. “I felt traordinary vision of one physi- through direct satellite observa- like the luckiest guy in the cist—Eugene N. Parker, ’48, tion, triggering a drastic change world,” he recalls. “And professor emeritus of the Uni- in space science and an entire MSU did not disappoint. versity of Chicago and winner new set of explanations of phe- While they were not known of the 2003 Kyoto Prize (a 20- nomena involving fixed stars, for research at the time, karat gold medal plus some the interstellar medium and the MSU had many professors Thompson (left) recently $400,000 in cash). “I’m exhila- galaxy. His book Cosmical Mag- who were competent physicists surveyed the site of a new rated,” says Parker from his netic Fields—Their Origin and and very competent teachers— Water/Environmental Services home in Homewood, IL. “It Activity (1979) has become the like Drs. Osgood, Haus, Facility with the job foreman certainly brightens an otherwise Bible of this new discipline and Dwight and Kikuchi. I got a Dan Rinzema of Terhorst & dull retirement.” In 1958, he is quoted authoritatively to this real good education. It prepared Rinzema Construction. It is the theorized the existence of a “so- day. “Any significant discovery me well for my career.” first Grand Rapids facility to lar wind” in the solar space, is invariably blasted by eminent obtain LEED certification which scientists believed was a referees,” he says. “It’s a real (Leadership in Environmental JOELLEN THOMPSON: hard vacuum. “This upset all problem. If you write an ordi- & Energy Design) under the ENGINEER OF THE YEAR the experts,” recalls Gene. “I nary paper, where you make U.S. Green Building Council. sent it for publication and two some simple calculations, they Since its founding in 1946, referees said it was wrong, al- won’t bother to attack you.” the Michigan Society of Profes- MSU because “it was a Big Ten though they did not refute my Having written more than 300 sional Engineers (MSPE) has school that offered many pro- never named a woman as “Engi- grams, plus it was away from This spectacular photo of the solar corona was taken on Feb. 27, neer of the Year.” That tradition home but not too far away.” She 2000 by LASCO C2 and C3, depicting a coronal mass ejection, ended in May when Joellen touts two MSU mentors, the blasting into space a billion tons of particles travelling millions of Thompson, ’79, assistant water late James Burnett of mathemat- miles an hour. system manager for the city of ics, and McKenzie Davis. “Dr. Grand Rapids, received a plaque Davis advised us on obtaining for that honor at the society’s our P.E. licenses, which is very awards banquet. “I’m very hon- important,” she notes. “Some ored, and humbled,” says engineers work for private com- Thomson. In 1999, Joellen be- panies where a license is not re- came the first woman elected quired, but I would recommend MSPE president. “What I like it to all engineers.” The engi- about engineering is problem- neering field is dominated by solving,” she says. “I like to find men, but the number of women out what causes the problem, is increasing. The Society of and see what can be done to fix Women Engineers, a national it.” Indeed, recently when a organization whose executive dent appeared on the elbow of a director is fellow Spartan Eliza- pipe connected to a storage beth Shanahan, ’78 (see p. 48, tank, city hydraulic engineers Winter 2003), estimates that postulated all kinds of theories. there are now some 27,000 fe- But Joellen figured that it was male civil engineers, or about 10 caused by an air bubble that percent of the total. “I’m seeped in from a valve, and pleased that women are making proved it with buoyancy calcu- inroads in engineering. I think lations. “It turns out that a it’s an interesting profession, pocket of air only one-seventh since at the core it’s about help- Photo courtesy of SOHO, ing people, and it pays well. I a project of international the volume could have caused cooperation between ESA it,” she explains. A native of would encourage women to go and NASA. Midland County, Joellen chose into engineering.”

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JIM HAVEMAN: 1,000, and for children under five IRAQ’S TOP HEALTH OFFICIAL it’s 131 out of 1,000. Saddam In addition to President wanted to show the world, ‘Look McPherson, who served as Iraq’s what sanctions are doing to us,’ financial czar, the White House but it was a shell game. At the tapped another Spartan to re- same time he built more than 100 build Iraq—Jim Haveman, M.S. palaces and took billions out.” ’68, head of the Haveman Group, Jim now oversees 240 hospitals, Grand Rapids, and former direc- 1,200 primary care clinics and all tor of the Michigan Depts. of public health centers, which em- Community Health, Public ploy 100,000, mostly women. Health and Mental Health. On August 19, when a terrorist Haveman now serves as Senior bomb destroyed the U.N. head- Advisor from the Coalition Provi- quarters and damaged a nearby sional Authority to Iraq’s Min- hospital for victims of spinal in- istry of Health. Having managed juries, Jim was seen on television Bob Guiney (inset) is huge bureaucracies and traveled helping with the evacuation. “The Bachelor” who to hot spots around the globe for “There has been terrorism but must choose between Christian Relief Ministries, Jim is they will not let that get in the way 25 female contestants uniquely qualified for the job. of their wish for freedom and vieing for his heart. “It’s a joy to be here,” says Jim democracy,” he predicts. “The from his quarters in Baghdad. Iraqis are very smart. It’s a privi- “This was one of the most cor- lege to be here to help them fulfill BOB GUINEY: THE BACHELOR ‘Big Red’ Sandifer was on the rupt ministries under Saddam their vision.” Jim has a team of 36 Last year, millions of reality MSU team and I went to almost (Hussein). He took 90 percent of civilians and military. He has of- television fans saw him trying to all the home games for years,” he health care expenditures over the fices at the ministry and at the win the heart of Trista Rehn in explains. “I made the travel team past 10 years out of health care, so Palace, where he regularly sees ABC’s Bachelorette series. He and had a blast.” Bob was also last year Iraq spent only $16 mil- President McPherson. Jim says did not win, but still, viewers singer and songwriter for a band lion on health care for 23 million his MSU studies “have been ex- loved Bob Guiney, ’93, a mort- called Fat Amy. “We really start- people. He destroyed what was tremely helpful” to his recon- gage banker and broker from ed to get popular regionally my once the premier health care sys- struction work. “I’m proud to be Ferndale. So ABC cast him as senior year,” he recalls, crediting tem in the Middle East. For in- an MSU alum,” he says. “I try to the star in this fall’s “The Bache- professor Steven McCornack stance, they did kidney trans- follow the football team, but since lor,” where 25 beautiful young with giving him career advice. plants here in 1964. Today Iraq’s there’s no television here, I have to ladies will vie for his heart week “The next thing I knew we got a infant death rate is 108 out of check the Internet for the results.” after week. “They had more ap- record deal and took off from plications than ever for the show, there!” Bob and fellow Spartan Haveman holds up an Iraqi child after delivering critically-needed which was really flattering,” says Greg Clausen, ’93, also a medical equipment items to the Ayatollah Hussein al Sadr’s hospital Guiney. “I can tell you this. Af- Riverview classmate, started an in Hussainiya. ter meeting the 25 women (fi- Allied Home Mortgage branch nalists), it was obvious how and still run it. “He does most of tough the job was going to be!” the work,” notes Bob. “I always Do not feel sorry for Bob. The say I will never quit my day job! same day he got the show he was Its tough at times to stay in- invited to do Oprah—which he volved as much as I’d like to has now done multiple times— though.” Bob calls his sudden and Penguin made him a book climb to television fame “a deal (What A Difference A Year fluke.” After successive knee and Makes will hit bookstores in No- achilles surgeries, he was feeling vember). A native of Riverview low when two of his office assis- in Detroit’s “downriver” area, tants, without his knowledge, Bob was recruited by MAC signed him up for “The Bache- schools but chose to play Big Ten lorette” show. “Ever since they football at MSU as a walk-on did that to me,” he sighs, “I’ve quarterback. “My uncle Andy hardly been home.” Col. David V Adams/USAF PAGE 14 FALL 2003 MSUALUMNIMAGAZINE 046957030004_0015.ps.01 9/30/03 12:11 AM Page 15

Michael Luper Bob sported a cap from his loves building custom homes, tude.” A native of Troy, Kenn favorite school during a recent developing real estate and per- never considered any other col- tennis game at his home in forming country music. After lege but MSU. “MSU was my Greenwich, CT. 10 years of designing, building choice even without visiting the and selling “turnkey” homes in campus,” he recalls. “I was im- You play defense, eliminate big Florida, Cross followed his pressed with the reputation of its errors, and then you consider dream of becoming an enter- landscape architecture program. winning.” Bob attributes his tainer in country music by mov- When you meet alumni from the success to lessons he learned at ing to Nashville, TN. Talk program, you could see from MSU. A native of the Bronx, about timing. CMT, the largest their eyes how proud they were NY, where he was both valedic- country music cable channel, of their alma mater.” He was torian and a multi-sport star was about to launch the CMT greatly influenced by professors athlete, he picked MSU because Ultimate Country Home, a week- like Tony Bauer, Duane Mezga of the mathematics program ly show in which country stars and Kurt Westerguard. “I was and the football reputation set design various rooms of a dream never great at drawing but I was ROBERT OLSTEIN: by Biggie Munn and Duffy house that would be given away, very creative,” he recalls. “When 3 YARDS & A CLOUD OF PROFITS Daugherty. He majored in at show’s end, to a lucky viewer. they approved my project, that Where other financial experts mathematical statistics as an un- Who better to serve as the was all I needed for self-confi- bought Enron, he avoided it. dergraduate and then received show’s carpenter than Kenn? “It dence.” Now recognized more Where others talk to manage- his MBA in accounting. “MSU was so perfect,” says Kenn. “It and more on the street, Kenn has ment, he never does. “That’s be- was the best four years of my turned out to be the highest rat- decided on yet another career cause they have a vested inter- life,” says Bob. In statistics, he ed show ever. Our web site was move. He is moving to San est,” explains Robert Olstein, learned the so-called “null hy- bombarded. I was getting 30 Diego and looking at projects ’64, MBA ’66, chairman and pothesis” taught to him by advi- questions a day.” He loved the with such cable channels as founder of the $1.4 billion Ol- sor and trusted professor James more than 20 artists he met. HGTV, TLC and DIY. stein Financial Alert Fund of Stapleton, where “you look at all “Not one disappointed me,” he Purchase, NY. Instead, Olstein possible outcomes and guard says, adding that at show’s end Kenn (right) shows a few carpen- chooses “to just look at the num- against the worst error”—essen- he wrote each a poem and gave try tricks to Troy Gentry of the bers and make sure there aren’t tially the basis for his invest- them a sterling silver and white country music group ‘Mont- any flaws.” In recent years, his ment strategy. In graduate gold cross “to show my grati- gomery Gentry.’ ability to break down the num- school, he recalls, “I was very, bers has vaulted his fund to the very impressed with a couple of top. Over the past five years, the accounting professors, George fund ranked in the top 5 percent Mead and Roland Salmonson. I of all equity funds. Its 15.5 per- became enamored of reading fi- cent average annualized five-year nancial pages.” To this day, Bob return beat the S&P 500’s virtu- remains good friends with fra- ally flat return for the same peri- ternity brothers from Sigma Nu od. The subject of many positive and other MSU classmates, sev- articles in financial publications eral who work for and with him. such as Barron’s, Forbes and For- His summer home in the tune, Bob is now a ubiquitous Hamptons proudly displays the presence on television—CNN, “S” flag. And his annual reports Fox News, and the networks— are always done in, you guessed and has emerged as one of Wall it, green and white. Street’s most respected gurus. “I’m proud that I’m being considered in the same league as KENN CROSS: Warren Buffet, who was my ULTIMATE COUNTRY HOME hero,” says Bob, who likens his How can you find a niche in winning investment strategy to life if you have two equally com- Woody Hayes’ resolute “Three pelling talents and interests— yards and a cloud of dust.” As he carpentry, and country music? ©2003 Chris Hollo/Hollo puts it, “Your best bet in the long Well, things worked out just Photographics, Inc. run is to make the fewest errors. right for Kenn Cross, ’87, who

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By Macel D. Ezell With a new state-of-the-art cyclotron and scanner, MSU Radiology now boasts the most advanced fusion technology in the nation.

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Greg Kohuth/University Relations f you are lucky, you will never have to enter the new radiol- Kevin Berger, MSU’s director of PET Imaging, ogy laboratory on campus stands by as colleagues demonstrate the new Discovery Inor see the recently-acquired, ST CT-PET scanner. state-of-the-art cyclotron and PET/CT (Positron Emission To- mography and Computed To- mography) scanner. Once the systems started oper- ating, only authorized persons and patients have been allowed to enter. But if you should develop a serious medical problem that you, your physician, and insurance company believe could best be diagnosed by the new scanner, you will enter the building know- ing that you are fortunate to have access to the best scanner in the land. Before the systems started oper- ating, though, Thomas Cooper, assistant chairperson of the Dept. of Radiology, was able to provide a tour of the new facility, beginning in the basement. He led the visitor down a zigzag hallway, through three-inch thick lead doors, into a part of the building Laboratory, also located on cam- surrounded by massive reinforced pus. After pointing out the pur- MSU has agreements to provide concrete walls. It became quite pose of the huge magnets and so- clear that no cost-cutting short- phisticated valves and tubes of FDG (a radioactive form of glucose) cuts were employed in construct- the cyclotron, Cooper explained ing the building. It was built by a how the cyclotron accelerates to medical imaging facilities across company with years of experience charged particles and converts a designing similar facilities. The special form of oxygen into an the lower peninsula. construction manager had per- unstable (radioactive) form of sonally overseen the building of flourine. The now unstable (hot) nine other cyclotron facilities. isotope is transferred upstairs The campus radiation safety offi- through the connected system of minutes), there is a limited time MSU has already made agree- cer made sure that the structure tubing into a biosynthesis unit within which the compound ments to provide FDG to other conformed to the highest safety where it is mixed with glucose to must be used. The half-life is the medical imaging facilities across standards. become FDG (fluorodeoxyglu- time required for half of the ra- the lower peninsula. Surrounded by all these safe- cose) and eventually injected dioactivity of a substance to go A patient who is to be scanned guards, the new cyclotron sits in into a patient who is to be away. The facility can manufac- will enter the building and be es- a room by itself. Unlike other scanned. ture radiopharmaceuticals with corted to a room with lead walls cyclotrons, this one performs MSU has formed a partnership half-lives ranging from two min- and door. Then the previously only one function—produce ra- with Cardinal Health Company utes to two hours. The time lim- prepared radiopharmaceutical dioactive ingredients necessary to prepare and distribute its mean that well before day- FDG will be carefully transport- for positron emission tomogra- statewide the radioactive phar- break, technicians start the ed in a very heavy tungsten con- phy (PET) scanning. It is not maceutical (radiopharmaceuti- manufacturing process to gener- tainer along a lead-walled hall- designed to facilitate the under- cal) FDG produced in this facili- ate the required dosages for the way to the room for the waiting standing of subatomic particle ty. Because this material is day. Because of the short life of patient. After the patient is in- interactions as is the National radioactive and decays fairly the pharmaceutical, its market jected, he or she sits in a reclin- Superconducting Cyclotron rapidly (half-life of about 120 will be limited to regional areas. ing chair for about 60 minutes.

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This composite image was acquired from the CT-PET equipment. It depicts (l to r), the CT image, the PET image, and a fused image where the metabolic PET information is superimposed on the CT data. The rightmost images are cross- sectional images showing the same information.

a joint partnership with Sparrow Hospital. MSU will continue to keep Photos courtesy of MSU Radiology pace with the most recent developments in nuclear medicine. E. James Potchen, radiology chair- staging of a patient’s disease. The person and University Distin- By combining the PET and CT scans . . . advances in combined PET/CT guished Professor of Radiology, scanner technology has approxi- explains that the major focus has we (combine) the high sensitivity of the mately halved the amount of time now shifted to molecular imaging to create a PET image while si- which allows radiologists to uti- PET scan and the precise anatomic multaneously improving the sen- lize PET and other imaging tech- sitivity of the scan. Patients ap- nologies to scan for other phe- localization of the CT scan. preciate the shorter, more nomena. For example, he comfortable scan times while en- foresees exciting breakthroughs joying the view from a skylight in the mapping of genomes to installed above the PET/CT provide information about why The next move is into the room devices such as MRI or CT. scanner. individuals react differently to where the new scanner awaits. However, anatomic imaging de- Initially, MSU Radiology ex- medications. He points out that Kevin Berger, director of vices such as CT provide very pects to scan only two to three pa- medications are now predicated PET/CT, explains the advantages high resolution images of the tients per day. Eventually, this on statistical averages of what pa- and uses of their sophisticated body that allow more precise lo- number will increase to six or tients need or can tolerate. Such a equipment, particularly in oncol- calization. eight. MSU is also working to formula does not allow for excep- ogy. Most cancers, he notes, in- “By combining the PET and bring the benefits of PET/CT to tions. The potential for provid- cluding lung, colorectal, breast, CT scans in a single patient exam, the detection of heart disease ing individualized medication is lymphoma, head and neck, and we simultaneously realize the where combined images of car- but one possibile use for genome melanoma, are more metabolical- benefits of the high sensitivity of diac perfusion from PET and mapping. ly active than normal tissue and the PET scan and the precise coronary anatomy from CT will “We are committed to staying use more glucose. The radioac- anatomic localization of the CT advance how doctors can nonin- at the forefront of this and other tive form of glucose (FDG) be- scan,” says Berger. “Fusion vasively study their patients. new developments in the field,” comes trapped and more concen- PET/CT scanning improves the What becomes of the radioac- says Potchen. “PET imaging and trated in the tumor cells. The accuracy of diagnosis and staging tive pharmaceutical after the cyclotron-produced radioiso- FDG emits a high energy particle of many common cancers to the scanner has done its work? The topes provide a unique venue to called a positron. The positron benefit of the community that we isotope decays and leaves the pa- visualize biological function in meets an electron within the serve.” tient free of contamination. human beings. This new facility body, and a reaction occurs which He adds that MSU is proud to The new PET/CT scanner is uniquely poises the university to produces two high energy pho- provide patients access to “the an addition to the already existing study the complex relationship tons which are detected by the first world-wide, commercially imaging capabilities at MSU. between the human environment PET scanner. As the metabolic operational, GE Discovery ST The well-respected MRI facility and the development of disease.” changes in abnormal cancer cells PET/CT scanner.” has been in operation for several typically precede the anatomic MSU’s PET/CT system repre- years and has done thousands of Macel D. Ezell is MSU professor changes, PET scanners are more sents a significant advance in on- MRI body scans. MSU owns two emeritus of American Thought sensitive to detecting tumors than cology care because it increases scanners located in the campus and Language, and occasional conventional anatomic imaging the accuracy of diagnosis and lab and three more off campus in free-lance writer.

PAGE 20 FALL 2003 MSUALUMNIMAGAZINE Thank You. Louis Ryason is a modest man who made his money the old fashioned way, through hard work and a simple, disciplined lifestyle. Fortunately for MSU and its future students from Calhoun County, Michigan, he has a practical view of the importance of sharing his good fortunes. “As far as I’m concerned,” he said, “people should help others when they are able to rather than worrying about acquiring possessions and great wealth.” Lou will be doing exactly that through the charitable bequest he has created through his will which will establish the Louis H. Ryason Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship Fund. He also funded a charitable gift annuity which provides him a guaranteed and lifetime stream of income. At his death, his gift annuity proceeds will be directed to his endowed fund at MSU. Between his gift annuity and charitable bequest, Lou hopes his endowed scholarship fund will receive over $800,000. Louis Ryason – planning for the future of Michigan State University.

The Linda E. Landon Society, named for the beloved MSU librarian and first female instructor on campus, recognizes and honors individuals Office of Planned Giving and families who, through their estate plans, Michigan State University have established a planned gift of any size 4700 S. Hagadorn Rd., Suite 220 benefiting Michigan State University. These East Lansing, MI 48823 future gifts can take many forms, such as a 517-353-9268 or 800-232-4678 bequest through a will or personal trust or one of several charitable life-income plans. For planned giving answers online, visit www.givingto.msu.edu

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THE CAMPUS HERITAGE INITIATIVE

PROTECTING THE IRREPLACEABLE

By Janet Kreger est campus buildings were in the become the first priority in MSU’s formalized the campus parkland Circle, north of the river, bound- Campus Heritage Initiative, a key as “sacred space” capable of im- A new initiative to preserve ed on the north by the Lansing- part of the“Campaign For MSU” proving mental and physical MSU’s campus heritage Howell Plank Rd., a portion of (see cover story, Fall 2002). MSU health. Committed to this ideal, begins with a look at “Lab the wood-paved Grand River hopes to meet national standards students, alumni, and friends Road that linked Detroit and by restoring each building’s his- rebuked the more efficient cam- Row,” the historic buildings Grand Rapids. toric appearance while accommo- pus quadrangles that landscape east of Circle Drive. MSU boasts a variety of historic dating a viable new use. architect Frederick Law Olmst- buildings around Circle Drive, six ed, Jr., who designed the grounds of the oldest comprising what has Planning Made It Possible of the White House, the Mall, he MSU campus is recog- become known as “Laboratory the Jefferson Memorial, and T From its very beginning, MSU nized nationally for its beauty, Row,” or simply “Lab Row,” just Rock Creek Park, and who later has planned its growth in a man- both natural and man-made. east of the Circle. These red brick became the “father” of the Cali- ner that conserved its history. MSU’s original 677 acres has buildings date from 1888 to 1909 fornia park system, tried to initi- Adam Oliver, a landscape gar- grown to 5,192 beautiful acres of and reflect a midwestern agricul- ate while under contract be- dener who initiated formal rolling and heavily wooded land- tural college’s restrained but high- tween 1914 and 1922. T. Glenn planning efforts in 1872, was in- scape stretching north and south ly creative interpretations of the Phillips became the next cam- fluenced by 19th century de- of the Red Cedar River. The earli- Queen Anne, Romanesque Re- pus landscape architect in 1923 signer Andrew Jackson Down- vival and Neo-Classical styles of and, over the next 25 years, re- ing and created a cohesive their day. They are listed as a solved the Olmsted stalemate by academic setting where build- group on the State Register of His- committing the north side of the ings remained a comfortable toric Sites. Preserving them has Red Cedar to smaller scale acad- walking distance from each oth- emic growth in a natural setting, er and where the landscape’s nat- The six buildings known as and the south to larger, land- ural beauty was enhanced. O.C. “Lab Row” are (l to r) Eustace- hungry agricultural, athletic, Simonds, a Prairie School land- Cole, Marshall-Adams, Old and, later, scientific uses on a scape architect hired in 1906, Botany, Chittenden, Cook more efficient grid. (in the shadow of Ag Hall) and “Since 1946, the campus has al- Agriculture Hall. They are listed ways operated under comprehen- as a group on the State Register sive plans, each recognizing the of Historic Sites. importance of the irreplaceable

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19th century campus,” says The wisdom of including a Ronald Flinn, assistant vice presi- Campus Heritage Initiative was dent, Physical Plant. He notes confirmed when, even before that The Campus Plan of 1948 ac- the campaign was publicly commodated returning veterans, launched, Jeffrey Cole, ’70, and The Capital Improvement Plan of then wife Kathryn Clark Cole, 1958 adjusted to the automobile, MBA ’90, made a $3 million gift and plans from the 1960s through to restore Eustace Hall. Re- the 1990s addressed the steadily named Eustace-Cole Hall, it is a expanding campus population. bold mix of Queen Anne asym- The most recent planning efforts metry and Richardsonian Ro- not only have been affected by the Alfred J. Chittenden Hall manesque massing. Designed millennium and America’s grow- by William D. Appleyard as the ing preservation ethic, but the ap- nation’s first horticultural labo- proach of the University’s Sesqui- ratory, and built in 1888 the re- centennial in 2005. The current stored building became the master plan, 20/20 Vision (see pp. “As we approach this great university’s model for the reuse potential 12-15, Summer 2002), includes and fundraising appeal of its this declaration: “At its best the 150th anniversary, these (Lab Row) buildings neighbors. campus can be a rich expression of resound with a clear and commanding message Eustace-Cole Hall, now home tradition and history, a funda- of MSU’s Honors College, soon mental resource to the current ed- from the past.” was joined by another Lab Row ucational enterprise.” project. Agriculture Hall, a 1909 Neo-Classical building by Edwin Campaign To Protect As President Peter McPherson to our past, and in keeping them A. Bowd, was re-dedicated in the Irreplaceable states: “I am supportive of our preserved and in active use, they 2000 after the College of Agricul- ture and Natural Resources re- “While it’s one thing to com- Campus Heritage Initiative for enrich our lives. As we approach ceived both private and university mit on paper to the concept of Laboratory Row because I sup- this great university’s 150th an- funds for restoration and an addi- historic preservation, it’s another port the preservation of these spe- niversary, these buildings re- tional wing. More restoration is to throw the power of the Univer- cial reminders of our past. Alum- sound with a clear and com- planned, but not as part of the cur- sity’s fundraising engine behind a ni of MSU, as well as the students, manding message from the past. rent campaign when the College real bricks-and-mortar project,” faculty, and staff here today, cher- Our heritage has been founded in has its attention focused on its explains Charles Webb, vice pres- ish the physical beauty of our advancing knowledge and trans- other Lab Row building – Cook ident for University Develop- campus as well as its historic sig- forming lives, the theme of The Hall – described below. ment. And that’s exactly what nificance as America’s first Land Campaign for MSU, and we seek Joining the first two projects, the MSU Board of Trustees had Grant College. This translates to keep our eyes on that heritage Marshall Hall received in 2002 a in mind when they approved the into recognition that there are as we prepare for the future. I sin- $6 million gift from Trustee Ran- Campus Heritage Initiative as a buildings on campus significant cerely welcome your support of dall Pittman, ’76, MBA ’78, and key component of the $1.2 bil- our restoration efforts.” his wife Mary. With its restora- lion Sesquicentennial capital tion underway, the eclectically campaign. Romanesque 1902 building will

Panoramic photo by Tim Potter

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be dedicated during the Sesqui- The first of these, Cook Hall, centennial celebration in 2005. was MSC’s first agricultural labo- Designed by Edwin A. Bowd for ratory. Built in 1889 to house zo- Professor Charles E. Marshall ology, botany, dairy production, who established within its walls and entomology, it was named the one of the nation’s first bacterio- Entomology Laboratory in 1909 logical laboratories, the building after Agricultural Hall opened, has become home of the Dept. of then renamed in 1969 for Albert Eustace-Cole Hall Economics, College of Social Sci- J. Cook, an 1862 graduate who ence. Trustee Pittman wished to took over the zoology and ento- honor his late mentor, Walter mology programs pioneered by Adams, longtime economics pro- Manly Miles. Cook was the first fessor, author, and former MSU curator of the MSU Museum and president, and hence the building also discovered a spray that de- is now named Marshall-Adams. stroyed insects without harming the trees of Michigan’s burgeon- Three Remaining Buildings ing fruit-growing industry. Cook “Now, our attention turns to the Hall, built in a popular Ro- three remaining Lab Row build- manesque Revival style, followed ings – Albert J. Cook Hall, Old architectural plans by Samuel Botany, and Alfred J. Chittenden Johnson. Today, it provides space Hall,” explains Greg Houghtal- for graduate assistants in the ing, MSU senior architect of the Dept. of Agricultural Economics, project. “Development of a College of Agriculture and Natur- Sesquicentennial Garden al Resources. It is a $3.7 million that links the buildings also project. is part of our planning.” Old Botany was built in 1892 using plans by architect Edwin A. Bowd. The University’s first Botany Laboratory had burned in 1890 and destroyed the work of one of MSU’s greatest professors, William James Beal. Al- though the most distin-

Agriculture Hall (right) Albert J. Cook Hall

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In the tradition of horticulture and floriculture display and experimentation, new Sesquicentennial Gardens will link the Old Botany Marshall-Adams Hall buildings of Lab Row.

guished faculty member in his In addition to these three buildings of Lab Row, their recy- “Our historic campus build- day, Beal was unable to get MSU restoration projects, MSU plans cling may be one of the single ings symbolize many concepts of President Oscar Clute’s permis- to create gardens that link the most responsible budgetary ac- our mission and the events sion to build his second laborato- buildings of Laboratory Row. tions we take today. When com- of our past,” concludes President ry within the Circle. The current “These Sesquicentennial Gardens plete, the buildings will function McPherson. “Our roots run deep site was dictated instead and the will continue MSU’s traditions in as efficiently as new construction, and our strengths receive global resulting building typifies Queen horticulture and floriculture dis- but in an envelope of tradition recognition. The buildings of Anne styling in the asymmetry of play and experimentation,” ex- and historic character. What we Lab Row played a prominent role its facades and the inventiveness plains Jeffrey Kacos, director of accomplish here will be of interest in our earliest successes. As the of its windows, gables, and chim- Campus Park and Planning. elsewhere.” first effort in our Campus Her- neys. Having served for a time as “The goal is not only to construct MSU thus finds another way to itage Initiative, they can contin- home to the School of Journalism, the gardens, but establish an en- fulfill its mission as the prototype ue to play that role in new College of Communication Arts dowment to maintain and im- of the national Land Grant sys- ways–with your help.” and Sciences, Old Botany today prove them in perpetuity.” It is a tem of public universities estab- joins Marshall-Adams Hall in $2.1 million project. lished by the Morrill Act of 1862. Janet Kreger is director of major housing the Dept. of Economics. That mission is to create knowl- and planned gifts at University It is a $5.4 million project. The Economics of edge, train others in its use, and Development and a graduate stu- Alfred J. Chittenden Hall was Preservation and the transform the lives of others dent in the American Studies Pro- constructed in 1901 following through its dissemination. It is gram in the College of Arts and designs by architect George Land Grant Mission not surprising then to find that Letters. She is a founder of the Lohman. This Neo-Classical Cook Hall, Old Botany, and MSU seeks nothing less than an Michigan Historic Preservation building initially was the Dairy Chittenden Hall are unusually in- exemplary Campus Heritage Ini- Network, an organization for Laboratory, the first campus space tact because the University histor- tiative that will be a template for those interested in conserving designed for the production and ically applied the tenets of good other universities. Michigan’s architectural heritage. study of dairy products. When its stewardship consonant with fiscal activities were moved to a new frugality and agriculture’s tradi- Farm Lane building in 1913, the tional abhorrence of waste. Be- hall became home to the Forestry cause the buildings have been ☛ If you would like to learn more about Department and was named after maintained, their problems are the Laboratory Row Campus Heritage Alfred J. Chittenden who directed not ones that place into question Initiative, please visit the website at; its academic work from 1914 to the validity of restoration over re- www.givingto.msu.edu/heritage. 1930. Dr. Chittenden taught, di- placement. Or contact: rected research in reforestation As Provost Lou Anna K. Simon and maple sugar production, emphasizes: “Public university • Janet Kreger or Rebecca Cole and developed a campus nursery administrators are awakening to MSU Office of Development (517) 353-3121 that supplied seedlings planted the fact that if they simply allow • Robert Busch, College of Social Science (517) 432-1802 throughout Michigan. Until re- their older campus buildings to cently, Chittenden Hall housed deteriorate or sit idle because they • Brenda Parolini, College of Agriculture graduate assistants in the Dept. of are ignored in the planning and Natural Resources (517) 355-0284 Agricultural Economics; now it process, they are wasting assets for • Barbara Ball-McClure, The Graduate School (517) 355-8257 will serve as home to the The which taxpayers already have Graduate School. It is a $4.1 mil- paid. Because MSU has been able • Karen Wenk, Campus Park and Planning at (517) 355-9582 lion project. to define viable new uses for the

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By Jill McMillan

MSU’s new jazz studies degree program has unfolded with great panache, led by the many star performers orbiting through its faculty.

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Imagine a film school with the and tour professionally as “The Detroit public schools. Such out- likes of Steven Spielberg, Meryl Professors of Jazz at MSU,” one of reach activities, along with stu- Streep and Harrison Ford among the most exciting and innovative dent recruitment efforts, now its faculty. jazz ensembles in the country. reach cities throughout Michigan. Well, MSU’s new jazz degree Having a such a renowned, “Almost half of the current jazz program, in full swing now for a world-class faculty has fostered a majors were recruited from in- couple of years, boasts just that campus environment conducive ner city Detroit,” notes Whitak- type of flair. One of MSU’s best to the development of jazz musi- er. “This is usually unheard of, kept secrets (until now), the pro- cians. The MSU program has except when it comes to sports gram has been blossoming under made a commitment to an inte- recruiting.” the direction of many renowned grated music education program, Students can also attend master performers among its faculty, performance, mentoring and classes with many renowned jazz stars who have made a flawless community outreach. musicians who perform at the transition from the club scene to “Charles Mingus once said, Wharton Center for Performing the Ivory Tower. ‘Jazz is the art of the moment,’ ” Arts on the MSU campus. In Although jazz studies at MSU recalls Rodney Whitaker, direc- 2002-03, master classes with began in 1959, it entered a new tor of the MSU Jazz Studies Pro- Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Baron, era in 2001 with an undergradu- gram. “The only way young mu- and Eric Reed were offered. ate degree program, supported sicians can truly learn about and When the Wharton Center com- unanimously by the School of understand jazz is to have the missioned Billy Taylor, Vana Music faculty. Since then, enroll- knowledge and passion passed (Werner Gierig), Kenny Baron ment has nearly doubled to 45 down from each generation, and and Brazilian jazz composer You’d have to go to jazz majors this fall, with another to be around people who can play. Elaine Elias for special perfor- 100 students taking jazz classes, “You would have to go to mances, the School of Music of- New York City to joining performance ensembles, school in New York City to get a fered master classes with these and enrolling in private lessons. jazz education like this—straight artists for the benefit of MSU stu- get a jazz education Such rising numbers under- from jazz performers them- dents. score the emergence of an acade- selves.” “It’s important to support jazz like this— mic program that stands out in this way,” says William from those offered elsewhere. UNIQUE PEDAGOGY Wright, director of the Wharton straight from Students put this unique teach- Center. “It’s an all-American arts WHAT’S SO SPECIAL? ing method to the test through the discipline, with a rich heritage jazz performers What makes the MSU jazz presentation of numerous student and growing audience.” studies program stand out? For ensemble performances, more The program prepares MSU themselves. starters, it makes an effort to in- than 10 on campus alone each se- graduates to enter the interna- corporate living legends into the mester. In addition, jazz faculty, tional jazz scene to work with faculty. MSU artists-in-residence students and guest artists collabo- repertory jazz ensembles; be- have included such names as rate in annual campus presenta- come recording artists, record Branford Marsalis (1998-2000) tions of the Martin Luther King, producers, and educators; and and Wycliffe Gordon (2000- Jr. birthday celebration concert work with performing arts orga- 2002). Every member of MSU’s and the ‘Jazz Spectacular’ concert nizations. jazz faculty has per- series. Students and faculty also “My ultimate goal is to develop formed extensively with top- participate in substantive out- the jazz program into one of the notch recording and performing reach initiatives throughout premiere jazz programs in the artists and groups such as Dizzy Michigan, and in an off-campus world,” says Whitaker. Gillespie, Tony Bennett, Dinah program that includes bookings Washington, and Wynton for receptions, parties and gigs at WHY STUDY JAZZ? Marsalis, to name a few. Most local restaurants. Jazz is America’s only true mu- faculty members have their own One component of MSU jazz sical art form, one of our nation’s groups and/or perform interna- studies is participation in commu- two cultural contributions to the tionally with others. Rodney nity residencies throughout world (the other being baseball). Whitaker, Wess “Warmdaddy” Michigan. Through the Detroit It is worthy of study from cul- Anderson and Vincent Gardner, Public School Music Partnership tural and historical perspectives. for example, are members of the (DPSMP), the jazz area conducts The musical form or genre can Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. programs, workshops, concerts trace its roots back to the sultry, MSU jazz faculty also perform and master classes with students in back-alley jazz joints of turn-of-

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Guest artist Wynton Marsalis demonstrates a performance tech- nique to MSU jazz student Kris Johnson during a recent “master class” at the MSU Union. in outreach and professional jazz concerts throughout the United States, Asia and Europe. “Our next major step will be to fund an ambitious jazz studies endowment, which will assist in our efforts to recruit and retain highly talented and worthy students in the Jazz Studies Program.”

THE PROGRAM’S EVOLUTION Before 1959, MSU did not have a jazz program, even though it produced Clare Fischer (see the-century New Orleans. By the time creating a complex form of James Forger, director of the Winter 1988), ’51, M.M. ’55, advent of Speakeasies in the sporadic themes and variations. MSU School of Music, strongly who rose to international fame as 1920s, jazz had spread as far as The bass, drums, guitar and pi- supports MSU’s jazz degree pro- a composer, arranger, conductor, Kansas City, Chicago and New ano provide the rhythm and har- gram as many others are now pianist and music educator. In- York. Michigan, especially the mony, while the soloist creates emerging at universities through- deed, jazz was banned from the Detroit area, produced numerous improvised variations of the out the world. MSU Music Building at the legendary jazz musicians. Today, tunes. The format is interchange- “The Jazz Studies Program di- time, since many believed that a it thrives around the globe from able, allowing the soloists plenty versifies the School of Music cur- university was not the right envi- New York to France, Germany of avenues on which to stray, de- riculum, student body and facul- ronment for it. and Japan. pending on their mood or inspi- ty, while attracting talented “We were forbidden to play any Jazz’s influence is taken from an ration of the moment. students who benefit the entire jazz in the music building,” recalls array of musical genres—notably No other musical form allows student population,” Forger Fischer, noting that “jazz police” African rhythms, but also New you to learn so much about the notes. “The quality of any pro- patrolled the music building and Orleans ragtime marching bands, person behind the instrument gram is based on its faculty, and evicted anyone playing jazz. So he up-beat brass bands, slave songs, than jazz. Jazz is very personable with the support of the provost, performed jazz concerts else- spirituals, gospel, blues and Euro- and passionate, allowing for such we continue to attract preeminent where, such as the MSU Union. pean marches and melodies. The incredible creativity of expression faculty members who participate Fischer said he would often get “Cake Walk,” an African Ameri- and style. With this comes the can dance at the turn of the centu- ability to form strong connections (l to r) Rick Roe, Rodney Whitaker, guest Andrew Speight, Derrick Gardner, Diego Rivera, and Randy Gelispie are “The Professors of ry, was transformed by jazz into with its audiences. Jazz at MSU,” seen here performing at “Spartan Spectacular” last the “Lindy Hop.” But, perhaps Jazz has been a major compo- Spring in the Music Building auditorium. because of rock-n-roll’s rise in the nent in breaking the racial barri- 1950s, it never rose to become er. Its history is intertwined with America’s national dance. the history of the black experi- Although not easily defined, ence in America. Ironically, this jazz incorporates the elements of freestyle art form was created by improvisation and swing–the dri- those who were once restrained ve that makes you want to tap from the liberties of the so-called your feet or get up and dance. ‘land of the free.’ Through improvisation, the As Whitaker explains, “Jazz is melody is recreated in new, cre- like a musical democracy; when ative ways. Jazz musicians usually you get on the bandstand to play, memorize their music, choosing it doesn’t matter what color you predictable tunes and melodies to are; what matters is if you can create a common language among play—and anyone can speak that themselves, while at the same language.”

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in trouble for the jazz-like har- who studied music theory in the monies and chords he chose while 1950s, performed with dance composing concert pieces in the bands outside the School of Mu- Music Building. “We had to play sic. Later in his career, he used el- conservatively, but I didn’t always ements of jazz and pop music to play by the rules,” he says. “It was- orchestrate some of his Broadway n’t until after I graduated and musicals—including West Side came back as a guest artist to speak Story, My Fair Lady, Crazy For and perform that jazz was finally You, Secret Garden, Showboat, accepted in the School of Music.” Miss Saigon, Oliver, and Ragtime, Despite such opposition, Fis- for which he won a Tony Award. cher went on to enormous pro- In the 1960s, he orchestrated fessional success as arranger, con- four movies—Endless Love, Blue ductor, pianist, jazz educator, Thunder, War Games, and Whose and international performer. He Life Is It, Anyway? He received a arranged the critically acclaimed Grammy nomination for orches- A Portrait of Duke Ellington for trating Stephen Sondheim’s Pa- Dizzy Gillespie. Classical concert cific Overtures. RODNEY WHITAKER, DIRECTOR artist Richard Stoltzman com- The jazz ban finally ended in Rodney Whitaker is a leading performer and teacher of jazz missioned Fischer to write The 1957, when a music fraternity Duke, Swee’pea and Me and performed the first jazz concert double bass. He has been featured on hundreds of compact disc Sonatine for Clarinet and Piano. ever in the School of Music audi- recordings and was voted one of the 300 most influential musi- He has written for a slew of torium. This was when Owen cians of all time. He performed with the Terence Blanchard renowned artists, including Na- Reed, professor of composition talie Cole, Chaka Khan and Ru- and an advocate of jazz, became Quintet and toured with the Roy Hargrove Quintet. He can be fus, The Jacksons, Michael Jack- interim director of the School of heard in the film scores for Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever and Malcolm son, Prince, Paul McCartney, Music. Reed was Fischer’s profes- Robert Palmer, and Spike Lee sor and was a longtime member of X. Whitaker composed the film score for China, a Jeff Wray film just to name a few. He has won MSU’s Geriatric Six Plus One released on PBS in Fall 2002. two Grammy Awards, one for his band, which entertains tailgaters albums “Salsa Picante plus 2 + 2” at Spartan Stadium with their “This is what we do as jazz musicians—we search for and and the other for “Free Fall.” He Dixieland sound. identify those among us who possess the talent, nurture that tal- has recorded more than 45 al- The jazz program officially be- ent, and pass down the knowledge,” says Whitaker. “My way of bums as leader and has arranged, gan in 1959, but the course titles composed and/or played on an- were disguised to avoid offending giving back is through teaching.” other 100 plus albums for other anyone. Gradually jazz gained “Whitaker’s connections to the Detroit jazz scene have recording artists. more recognition and acceptance In 1985, Fischer received the within the School of Music. In the opened the door to many opportunities for the University and Distinguished Alumni Award 1970s, Ron Newman taught the the Jazz Studies Program,” says Wendy K. Wilkins, dean of the from MSU, and in December first improvisation classes in the College of Arts & Letters. “It is most appropriate that America’s 1999, he received an Honorary program and became the first full- Doctorate of Fine Arts Degree time director of jazz studies from premiere land grant university become the home of the coun- from MSU in recognition of his 1980-95. As director, he put the try’s premiere jazz program.” “creativity and excellence as a jazz elements in place for a degree pro- composer, arranger and per- gram. Andrew Speight, who took former…” over as director in 1996, laid the ☛ One opportunity to hear MSU’s jazz faculty perform is with Another School of Music “Dis- foundation for the Detroit Public the College of Arts & Letters’ annual “Chicago Jazz Train” trip tinguished Alumnus,” William School Music Partnership and in April. For more information, call (517) 353-4725. Brohn (see Fall 1993), ’55, brought in the first prominent renowned for his many Broad- artists to the faculty—Branford ☛ If you wish to help the MSU Jazz Studies Endowment, send way orchestrations, took delight Marsalis and Wycliffe Gordon. your donations to: College of Arts & Letters, Office of Devel- in performing another form of opment, 101 Linton Hall, Michigan State University, East condemned music at the time— Jill McMillan is the information Lansing, MI 48824-1044. Make check payable to MSU and pop music, which had a periph- officer for the MSU School of include “Jazz Studies endownment.” For more info, call (517) eral connection to jazz. Brohn, Music. 353-4725.

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aboard the six-star Crystal Harmo- ny. Exotic island ports of call include ALOHA SPARTANS! Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona, Christmas Island, Lahaina and Hilo. NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 5, 2004 From: $2,475, plus air The MSU Alumni Association is Alumni Holidays International planning the official tour to Hawaii for the MSU vs. Universi- ALUMNI COLLEGE IN PROVENCE – ty of Hawaii football game. THE CULTURAL SEASON For more information call FEBRUARY 17-25 (517) 355-5268 or email Cheryl Immerse yourself in the rich cultural Denison at [email protected]. ambiance of sun-drenched Provence on this all-inclusive nine-day tour. Stay in charming Aix-en-Provence and explore its medieval Old Town Dates, itineraries, program and open markets. Excursions include details and costs are subject trips to Cassis, Marseille, Ansouis, Ar- les, Isle sur la Sorgue and Gordes’ Ro- to change and revision. EXPLORING THE biologist will be onboard to explain manesque Abbey de Sénanque. YACHTMAN’S CARIBBEAN the aquatic life and assist with snor- From: $1,945, plus air JANUARY 16-23 keling. Alumni Holidays International Take a trip to paradise on this eight- From: $1,870, plus air day Caribbean cruise visiting St. Clipper Cruise Line ITALIAN ALPS ESCAPADE Thomas, Jost van Dyke, Tortola, Vir- MARCH 25-APRIL 1 gin Gorda, Salt Island, Norman Is- HAWAIIAN ISLAND CRUISE Relish in the beauty of the romantic land, St. John and Christmas Cove. FEBRUARY 3-13 Italian Alps on this extraordinary Journey into secluded bays, coves and Travel to the sun-kissed splendor of travel opportunity. The beautiful marinas, and explore the colorful un- the Hawaiian Islands amid the leg- Aosta Valley is your home for your dersea world. An experience marine endary luxury of Crystal Cruises six-night stay with its splendid cli- 046957030004_0031.ps 9/30/03 2:17 AM Page 31

We spent seven months waiting for our trip to the Dordogne in France to materialize. We would now gladly replay every minute of that trip. It was a dream come true to be in the French villages and experience the culture, the language, the stores, the food, and wine. Our experience was so diverse, including prehistoric cave drawings, castles, churches, gardens, a family distillery and wonderful company —

JOHN DEBORAH AND KURT WEIRICH • 2003 VILLAGE LIFE IN DORDOGNE

mate and spectacular scenery. Op- about the culture and history of the ALUMNI COLLEGE niversary of D-Day. This compre- tional full-day excursions include Cotswolds with a program of lec- IN SORRENTO hensive travel-study cruise includes Mont Blanc, and the Majestic Mat- tures, meetings with local residents MAY 17-25 exclusive tours, excursions and lec- terhorn, which peaks at 14,692 feet. and exclusive guided tours of great Delight in the calm brilliance of Sor- tures to enhance an appreciation of From: $1,145, plus air historical monuments. Visit the rento’s sunsets, its historic buildings this monumental military operation. Alumni Holidays International Heart of England with included ex- and beautiful gardens on this nine- Highlights include two full days cursions to Oxford, Villages Stow- day all-inclusive tour. Excursions in- touring the coast of Normandy, Utah ANTEBELLUM SOUTH ALONG THE on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden, clude the Bay of Naples, the majestic and Omaha beaches, Caen Peace INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY Cirensester, and Bath. Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri and Pom- Memorial, D-Day Museum, and MARCH 27-APRIL 3 From: $2,720 peii. Chartwell, Winston Churchill’s fa- Join the 100-passenger Nantucket Gohagan & Company From: $1,845, plus air mous country residence. Clipper on an exploration of the great Alumni Holidays International From: $3,895, plus air Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to VILLAGE LIFE Pre-tour extension in Paris Gohagan & Company the Antebellum South. Visit some of IN ASSISI AND UMBRIA ALUMNI COLLEGE the South’s most gracious cities, St. APRIL 25-MAY 3 IN SPAIN ~ RONDA Marys, Savannah, Beaufort and Learn about daily life in Umbria dur- MAY 17-26 Charleston. Optional excursions in- ing a series of exclusive discussions From your base in scenic Ronda, em- clude Cumberland, St. Simons and highlighting unique art, history, cul- bark on a seven-day exploration of Jekyll Island’s. ture, cuisine and architecture of the this extraordinary territory. Stay in a From: $1,950, plus air region. Enjoy visits to Assisi, Spello, luxurious Spanish Parador and travel Clipper Cruise Line Spoleto cathedral, the tomb of Fra to Jeréz, Cádiz and romantic Seville. Lippo Lippi and much more. Tour beautiful Costa del Sol and From: $2,620 CRUISING THE Cross the Straits of Gibraltar for a Gohagan & Company MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI tour of 14th-century town of APRIL 14-24 Tetouan. This ten-day journey traces Ameri- CALIFORNIA From: $2,245, plus air can history from New Orleans to WINE COUNTRY Alumni Holidays International Memphis aboard the paddle-wheel AND CUISINE CRUISE steamboat the Delta Queen traveling MAY 1-6 ALUMNI COLLEGE up the Mighty Mississippi. This trip Join this innovative five-night cruise IN IRELAND ~ ENNIS features a special lecture by Shelby aboard the comfortable Yorktown MAY 18-26 Foote, renowed civil war historian Clipper from Redwood City to Enjoy the charm of the Emerald Isle and author. Sights visited include Sausalito. Highlights include a series on this nine-day trip to Ireland. Visit ALUMNI COLLEGE Houmas House, Nottoway Planta- of winery visits and tastings at the re- Quin Abbey, Bunratty Castle and tion, Natchez, Vicksburg and Shiloh gion’s premier establishments, an op- Bunratty Folk Park, Burren National IN ITALY’S MAGNIFICENT LAKE National Military Parks and a one- portunity to dine at both Artesa and Park and the majestic Cliffs of Mo- DISTRICT night stay in Memphis’ famous The Culinary Institute America’s her. Also explore Galway and the MAY 31-JUNE 8 Peabody Hotel. Wine Spectator Greystone Restau- timeless Aran Islands. Experience the magnificence of Italy’s From: $3,595, plus air rant and a special dinner excursion From: $1,845, plus air Lake District on this nine-day trip Gohagan & Company aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Alumni Holidays International visiting Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Napa Valley Wine Train. Lake Como, the Borromean Islands, From: $2,195, plus air VILLAGE LIFE D-DAY REMEMBERED Baveno, Bellagio, Tremezzo and Stre- Clipper Cruise Line IN THE COTSWOLDS MAY 20-30 sa. Also delight in a full-day excur- APRIL 18-26 sion to cosmopolitan Milan. What better way to honor our Ameri- From: $1,845, plus air This seven-night trip captures the can troops than to visit the historic Alumni Holidays International charm of Britain’s Cotswolds. Learn Normandy Beaches on the 60th an- 046957030004_0032.ps 9/30/03 2:17 AM Page 32

The MSU Alumni Travel programs are a great way to see the world! We’ve participated in many of them over the past years and our expectations have always been exceeded. Aside from the wonderful accommodations and excursions, the Alumni College programs have en- abled us to learn more about the politics, history, and the life of the local people. One of the best features of traveling with MSU Alumni is the people with whom we’ve traveled. It’s a great way to make friends!

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WHITEWATER RAFTING ODYSSEY TO OXFORD ON THE SALMON RIVER 21ST ANNIVERSARY JULY 23-29 AUGUST 21-SEPTEMBER 4 Fulfill your sense of adventure riding Located in the heart of England, Ox- the rapids of the Salmon River on ford’s historic setting will charm you this whitewater rafting and camping while giving you an opportunity to trip. Well-trained professional study topics such as British archaeol- guides with superior knowledge of ogy, art, history, theatre, or literature the river and its rapids accompany with Oxford tutors. Field trips, the- rafters during the entire trip and op- atre in Stratford-upon-Avon, visits to portunities will be available for fish- historic sites, and optional excur- ing, hiking and kayaking. sions. Call 517-355-4562 for a From: $1,375, plus air brochure. Northwest Voyageurs From: $3,195, plus air MSUAA Lifelong Education BRITISH ISLES AND ALUMNI COLLEGE ISLAND LIFE IN THE THE NORMANDY COAST IN THE SWISS ALPS ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND ST. LAWRENCE RIVER JUNE 3-15 FOR FAMILIES AUGUST 8-16 & THE THOUSAND ISLANDS Tour the majestic Celtic Lands on this JULY 12-20 Offered for the first time, this eight- AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 2 thirteen-day cruise to seldom-visited See the majesty of the Swiss Alps on day cruise around the Islands of Scot- Enjoy the passage through the St. ports in France, England, Wales, Ire- this all-inclusive program for the en- land offers a unique opportunity to Lawrence Seaway on this 9-day land and Scotland. Paris, Caen, Nor- tire family. This program designed explore the ancient castles and mag- cruise on the St. Lawrence River. The mandy Beaches, Mont-St.-Michel, for parents or grandparents and their nificent gardens of the country. Em- 100-passenger Nantucket Clipper is Dublin, Isle of Skye, Orkney Islands children includes visits to Lucerne, bark in Edinburgh; sail to Inverness the perfect type of ship to see the and Edinburgh are just a few of the Berne, Grindelwald, Interlaken, and Loch Ness – home of the loch beauty of the Thousand Islands –an cities and sights to see. Lake Thun and the famous Reichen- ness monster. Continue on to the archipelago of more than 1,800 From: $4,995 bach Falls. Classes and lectures are Orkney Islands, Isle of Lewis, In- glacier-sculpted islands. Experience Gohagan & Company specially designed for both adults and verewe Gardens, Isle of Skye, Isle of Montréal, Québec City and Toronto, children. Muck, Tobermory and Oban. and see the magnificent thundering VILLAGE LIFE IN DORDOGNE From: Adult: $2,045, plus air, From: $2,995 Niagara Falls. JUNE 11-19 Child: $1,795, plus air Gohagan & Company From: $2,395, plus air Take in the beauty of France with its Alumni Holidays International Clipper Cruise Line medieval castles and prehistoric caves PASSAGE OF on this all-inclusive nine-day tour to ALUMNI COLLEGE PETER THE GREAT the rarely visited Dordogne region. IN TUSCANY ~ CORTONA AUGUST 9-21 See the pilgrimage site of Roca- JULY 14-22 Marvel in the splendor of the “new” madour and meet with local resi- Bask under the Tuscan sun in the vil- Russia on this 11-night historic pas- dents to learn the history, art, litera- lage of Cortona on this all-inclusive sage. Visit the golden domes of the ture and cuisine of the area. tour which includes journeys to Kremlin, Lenin’s Tomb and Red From: $2,765 Montepulciano with its quaint cafes Square. Sail on the Volga, Neva and Gohagan & Company and aromatic wine cellars, the walled Svir rivers with ports of call to Uglich, city of Perugia, medieval Assisi, beau- Yaroslavl, Goritsy, and Kizhi Island. tiful Siena and Florence. In St. Petersburg visit the spectacular From: $1,845, plus air Hermitage Museum. Alumni Holidays International From: $3,095, plus air Alumni Holidays International 046957030004_0033.ps 9/30/03 2:18 AM Page 33

I loved this trip! The advance notice and information was very good. The arrangements were smooth and un- eventful from start to finish. Excellent job. Thank you. P.S. The lectures were excellent too.

JUDY MARR • 2003 ALUMNI ESCAPE TO TUSCANY

ALUMNI COLLEGE and lush green landscape of the Ital- 2004 marks the Bicentennial An- AUSTRIA’S LEGENDARY IN NORMANDY ian Riviera. Discover the history and niversary of this famous expedition. HOLIDAY MARKETS SEPTEMBER 13-21 culture of the lovely villages of Santa Sail the Columbia and Snake rivers DECEMBER 6-14 Be a part of the 60th anniversary of Margherita, Portofino, Genova, and retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Join us for the holidays for one of Eu- D-Day by traveling on this all-inclu- Cinque Terre, Carrara and Lucca. Clark to Hells Canyon, Fort Clatsop, rope’s most endearing traditions, the sive trip to Normandy, focusing on From: $2,145, plus air Bonneville Dam and the Columbia Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas the key sites of this turning point in Alumni Holidays International River Maritime Museum. market. Sail the Danube River amid history. Visits include Omaha Beach From: $1,795, plus air the glittering wonderland of fragrant and the War Memorial, Rouen, JOURNEY TO THE Lindblad Expeditions pines, boughs of holly and softly Giverny—Monet’s home and Mont- GOLDEN LANDS OF ASIA glowing lanterns and purchase one- St-Michel. OCTOBER 2-14 PRAGUE/BUDAPEST of-kind handmade heirloom-quality From: $1,845, plus air Offered for the first time, this fifteen- ESCAPADE crafts from local artisans. Ports of call Alumni Holidays International day journey explores the rarely visited NOVEMBER 9-17 include Durnstein, Melk, Salzburg mystical “Lands of Asia.” —- Visit two of Europe’s most impressive and Passau. Also visit Vienna, the TREASURES OF Bangkok, Angkor Wat and Burma fairy-tale capitals on this special luxu- Wachau Valley and 2,000-year-old SOUTHERN FRANCE & ITALY and includes a four-night cruise on ry escapade series. Prague, the City Regensburg. SEPTEMBER 14-27 the Irrawaddy River on the deluxe of a Hundred Spires, is virtually an From: $1,795, plus air Join us on this romantic fourteen- 100-passenger ship the Road to Man- open-air museum of architectural Alumni Holidays International day journey from Paris to Rome in- dalay. history and Budapest, the Pearl of the cluding an eight-day cruise along the From: $4,795 Danube, is famous for the Fisher- French and Italian Rivieras. Destina- Gohagan & Company man’s Bastion and the neo-Gothic tions include Avignon, Arles, Monte Parliament. Also visit Charles Carlo, Portofino, Elba with three IN THE WAKE OF Bridge, Prague Castle and Castle nights in Paris and two nights in LEWIS AND CLARK Hill. Rome. NOVEMBER 3-9 From: $1,445, plus air From: $4,495 This is an encore of last year’s sold out Alumni Holidays International Spartan Pathways Gohagan & Company trip to America’s Old West. The year MSU Alumni Association Travel Programs CRUISE CLASSIC ITALY, GREECE AND THE DALMATIAN COAST MSU Union, East lansing, MI SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 2 48824-1029 Sail the seas of the Italian penninsula and Western Peloponnese to discover (517) 355-8314 (888) 697-2863 the romantic and breathtaking desti- (517) 355-5265 - fax nations of Italy, the Dalmatian Coast and Greece. Ports of call include Email- [email protected] Naples, Italy; Catania, Italy; Brindisi, Website - www.msualum.com Italy, Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Athens, Greece. From: $2,595, plus air Alumni Holidays International

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FOR THREE PIGS IN A BLANKET Gregory Kelser and Bob Chap- man like to tell people that they recruited Jay Vincent for Michigan State with “three pigs in a blanket and two large milks.” The two were hosts for the 6’ 8” Lansing Eastern High standout on his official visit to MSU, and they took him to the International House of Pancakes for dinner. “Jay went into IHOP saying that you guys should be pretty good next year,” Kelser said. “When he left, he was saying that we’re going to be good next year. “I don’t think Jay was going to leave Lansing anyway. He didn’t like road trips. One of my biggest regrets was that he was hurt, and didn’t play much in our championship run because he was so valu- able all season long.”

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP NO. 1 My father, the late Fred Stabley Sr., surprised a lot of people in the early 1980s when he was asked about his most memorable moment in athletics after 32 years as the Sports Information Director at Michigan State. Some thought it could have been any of three Rose Bowls his beloved Spartans played in or the 10-10 football tie with Notre Dame in 1966. Others were sure it came when he worked the 1980 In anticipation of the 25th an- of the publisher. For information touring the quaint villages in both Olympics and watched the United niversary of MSU’s 1979 champi- about the book, visit www.Sports- countries. States win the gold medal in hock- onship basketball season, MSU PublishingLLC.com. or call Just like in the states, Earvin is ey after the improbable win over alumni Fred Stabley, Jr., ’70, and (877) 424-BOOK –Editor. unable to keep a low profile. the Soviet Union. Tim Staudt, ’71, two journalists “Ma-Jeek! Ma-Jeek!” holler the who covered that team closely, have From Fred Stabley Jr.: natives when his yacht anchors. recently interviewed the former play- And, when Earvin comes out “Nothing compared ers, coaches, media personalities and “MA-JEEK! MA-JEEK!” on deck, they applaud and an- to the thrill assorted other people involved with Earvin and Cookie Johnson nounce to the uninformed, “He the historic season and collected more take five vacations each year but plays the baskeets.” of winning the NCAA title. than 200 fresh, previously-untold their children only make four of Every once in awhile, Magic has The anticipation, the vignettes for their new book, Tales of them. to pinch himself to make sure all excitement, the ‘Magic’ the Magical Spartans (Sports Pub- Each August, Magic takes his this is real. lishing LLC, 2003). Stabley is cur- wife on a three-week junket to the “Can you believe this?” Earvin of the moment was like rently sports information director at French and Italian Rivera. They asked Cookie once while the nothing else.” Central Michigan University, while travel in style on a 180-foot yacht yacht cruised the Mediterranean Staudt is sports director of WILX-TV that has a crew of 12. Sea. “When I met you, I didn’t (Channel 10) and host of the “I just love Italian food,” Earvin have any money in my pocket. Nope! It was Michigan State’s “Staudt On Sports” radio show on said. “I’ve never had any food like But, I told you I’d take care of 1979 NCAA Championship in AM730 “The Fan.” it.” you.” basketball. The following excerpts from the The Johnsons usually spend He’s lived up to that promise, “Nothing compared to the thrill book are reprinted with permission their time relaxing on the yacht or and then some. and the drama of winning the

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NCAA title,” he said. “The antici- His parents were never overly pation, the excitement, the ‘Mag- fond of the name, particularly his ic’ of the moment was like nothing mother who is quite religious. She else. felt such a term implied that her “The tournament run was won- son could do things humans oth- derful, and then you had two of erwise could not do. As a basket- the greatest basketball players ever ball player such an implied term in the finals and a captivated na- was clearly accurate! tional TV audience watching col- I was never comfortable calling lege athletics at its best. The media him Magic over all these years – I demand was incredible. I loved always told him that was a fan’s every minute of it.” salutation. I met him as Earvin My dad had been there in late and I’ve known him as Earvin and 1957 when the Spartans and that’s what I’ve always called him. Jumpin’ Johnny Green lost in a He learned to accept that people controversial, triple overtime around the world refer to him as game to North Carolina in the Magic and it never affected him at NCAA semis. all. MSU made no doubt about it It is arguably the most famous this time around. Dad was nickname in sports. And just pleased. think, my retort to Fred that night on the phone was “how about IN A SEA OF GREEN AND WHITE ‘The Franchise’? Even though he Malcolm Moran had been at the was clearly a franchise player for New York Times less than three this entire sport, there was no months when he was assigned to “magic” in that name whatsoever! cover the 1979 NCAA basketball In the 1979 championship game, Magic dunks for two points as championships in Salt Lake City, Indiana State’s star Larry Bird (right, head visible) finds himself TELEVISING THE Utah. hopelessly out of the play. MAGICAL SPARTANS “I’ll never forget the Friday after- One of the great thrills I enjoyed noon shoot-around,” said Moran Michigan State cruised to a 50- While Fred covered high early in my career was calling high who now writes for USA Today 17 halftime lead the following school games directly, my work- school basketball games on the ra- and hasn’t missed a Final Four night en route to a 101-67 win in load prohibited leaving the studio. And when the Everett since. “There were probably five the NCAA semis. dio most nights. I had to prepare Vikings and Magic Johnson were or six thousand people in the Spe- “I don’t know if Penn was intimi- late night sportscasts from my of- playing, fans listened to the games cial Events Center, and most of dated or not but it was never in the fice while photographers along in the mid-Michigan area because them were from Michigan State.” game,” Moran said. “That’s too would shoot game clips. Hence I the gyms were always sold out. In The Spartans were finishing their bad because Penn was a very good didn’t get to see Earvin Johnson the middle 1970s local television workout when someone threw team, not your standard Ivy play in person for the first few stations were just developing their down a dunk. League team.” games at Everett High School. hardware. Video tape news cam- The Green and White faithful Moran also recalled that Michi- Fred indeed did call me at my eras were not in use yet and neither roared their approval. gan State and Indiana State were office one night to sound me out were satellite trucks. There was no “Pretty soon, it became a dunk- not the “big” stories entering the on calling him “Magic” and after cable television yet either. The no- athon,” Moran said. “The place Final Four. a few seconds I replied that I tion of a local television station air- was going crazy, and the players “All of the interest was in Penn thought the name was too corny. ing its own version of live sporting were feeding off the crowd.” upsetting St. Johns and keeping “It’ll never last,” I told him as- events in a market the size of Lans- Moran was watching the spectacle Lou Carnesecca from reaching the suredly. I couldn’t believe some ing just wasn’t realistic. with former Columbia University Final Four, and the fact that Ray tenth grader possessed the skills But we had received permission basketball coach Jack Rohan who Meyer had made it to the Final worthy of such a name. to carry live the 1977 class A dis- was to write a scouting report for Four with DePaul,” Moran said. I’ve often wondered over the trict tournament opening game the New York Times before the years how Earvin’s life might have from Eastern High School’s Don championship tilt. From Tim Staudt: been different had he not been Johnson Fieldhouse. Because the Rohan pointed to the tunnel known as Magic Johnson. Very old WJIM-TV studio was less where Pennsylvania was watching THE NICKNAME . . . MY VERSION . . . few NBA fans ever referred to than a mile away from the game while waiting its turn on the floor. When a story gets retold by peo- him as Earvin. The name Magic site we found that we could get a ”If I’m coaching, I’d get them ple over a period of time different was perfect for marketing pur- live picture hook up with the out of there right now,” Rohan versions tend to emerge. In the poses and of course with Earvin’s equipment we did have. We had said. “They don’t need to see that.” case of Earvin Johnson becoming personality the potential for no trouble selling the broadcast to Too late! The damage had already Magic Johnson, most all of the ac- growth beyond basketball was sponsors as it was a big deal. been done. counts I have seen are quite similar. enormous. Earvin’s team knocked Jay’s East-

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finished with the game and was “That game, pitting Magic vs. discouraged with his lot in life to Bird, created the unbelievable feel- say the least. He’d been fired as ing for the world of college basket- head coach of the Detroit Pistons ball on television,” Vitale says. after serving as head coach and lat- “It kicked off the unbelievable er athletic director at the Universi- interest in March Madness. It set ty of Detroit. the tempo for the biggest growth The ESPN network did not exist in college basketball.” the year the Spartans won the national title – but it was on its way. ANNOUNCEMENT DAY! The network was being formed Earvin Johnson’s college an- and one of the producers had nouncement day was the most no- heard Vitale give a speech several table sports day in the greater years earlier before his U of D Ti- Lansing area that I can ever re- tans were about to play in an member. Michigan State basket- When consulted about the nickname “Magic,” Tim NCAA tournament game. ball had been down. The Spartans thought for a few seconds and replied assuredly, “It’ll Vitale’s enthusiasm as a speaker were coming off a 10-17 season was noticed by others and he was with a grumpy coach named Jud never last.” invited to try out as an analyst do- Heathcote in charge and no one in ing college games for ESPN. He town really knew whether this was ern Quakers out on the opening chartered a bus which took all of us almost did not accept the invita- the guy to change the team’s for- night 63-41 and it was Jay’s final to road games. Most of the tele- tion, but for the encouragement of tunes around or not. But they all prep appearance. We had no tech- casts were Big Ten games and our his wife Lorraine. The rest, as they knew about Earvin “Magic” John- nical glitches which was phenome- ratings were absolutely phenome- say, is history. son. nal in my mind since all of our nal. Remember there was no Today Vitale is 63 years old and In those days there weren’t as people involved with the telecast ESPN in those days and the num- is arguably the most famous many media people around chas- had no experience with such a pro- ber of college basketball games broadcast personality in college ing the big recruiting story as there duction. televised live across America in basketball. He has worked for are today. It was pretty well fig- Photos by Harley Seeley/IMC The afternoon that Earvin an- those days wasn’t anything close to ESPN ever since it went on the air, ured that Earvin would choose nounced he would attend Michi- what it is today. shortly after the Spartans won in Michigan or Michigan State – but gan State I raced into the office of We never had one on-air glitch. Salt Lake City. And he well re- it was a much tougher guess for my boss, WJIM-TV owner, We didn’t have all the fancy picture members the 1979 championship everyone to pick which one of Harold F. Gross. I suggested we equipment that is available and in game in which the Spartans beat those two was going to get this should broadcast the MSU basket- wide use today, but we finally Indiana State. prized player. ball games. He agreed. added a replay machine and I “I think many people would en- thought we looked pretty good. joy listening to the games on ra- I went on to broadcast Big Ten dio,” he said. “We shouldn’t have basketball for the conference’s net- any problem getting sponsors.” work after cable television explod- But that wasn’t what I had in ed in the 1980s and 90s – but I mind. never enjoyed myself as much as I “No, I’m talking about televi- did those two years with the Magi- sion. We’ve shown we could do cal Spartans. the Eastern vs. Everett game – let’s My station was a hero to the carry the Spartans on TV! We community because we provided could do it! them free access to watching these We sold Michigan State on the marvelous Michigan State Players. idea for a very nominal rights fee And I’ve always believed that be- because we told the school officials cause more people got to watch we were doing them a favor. Since them play on local television more Jenison would be sold out with fans were created and thus the In the regional 10,000 fans, many more would be frenzy for Earvin, Jay and Special finals, Greg unable to see the games. By tele- K continued to grow through that Kelser dunks vising them, we would be relieving marvelous two year period. against a Notre some of the MSU officials’ ticket pressure. DICKIE V . . . Dame team that We carried ten games during the In 1979, the basketball world featured seven 1977-78 season and eleven more did not know Dick Vitale the way players later the following year. We used our he is known today. In that year, drafted by the own crew of employees and we Vitale figured he was just about NBA.

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Photos courtesy of MSU Sports Information Earvin kids me to this day that I always said he would end up at Michigan. The truth is I thought he might end up there but I never said so on the air – anywhere! The night before his announcement, Jud attended a dinner at Walnut Hills Country Club in East Lansing where I was present and I couldn’t read his body language to figure where Earvin was headed or if Jud even knew himself. Driving back to the office that night to prepare the 11 o’clock sports, I heard Johnny Orr, the Michigan coach, being interviewed on Detroit’s WJR radio. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed for tomorrow,” Orr said. “We think we’ve got a good shot. We’ve recruited him well.” Orr sounded to me like he might know something. The plan the next morning, a Jud Heathcote could hardly contain emotions as he patrols the sidelines. Friday, was for Earvin and his family to make the big announcement in the Everett High School audito- With that Payne headed for Earvin never would have left and for additional income and any rium. The microphones were Everett High School and told disappointed all of the area fans. money he could make from a tele- piped around the entire school, George Fox he wanted to see We’ll never know but I believe Ver- vision show. Except there was no but there was no live television or Earvin right away. He told Earvin non Payne’s meeting two days be- Jud Heathcote in the early stages radio coverage. As soon as I got the that he was leaving Michigan fore his actual announcement of his career. word, I would call WJIM-TV and State, but that Jud Heathcote was sealed the deal for Michigan State. “My salary was a bigger issue to radio and they could spread the the guy he still ought to play for Vernon Payne may have been the my wife Bev than it was to me.” message. in college. real hero for Michigan State in the Jud says today. “I often felt I was Earvin sat down and asked, To the surprise of most, Earvin recruitment of Earvin “Magic” getting paid more than I should. I “Are there any questions?” agreed right there on playing for Johnson. felt like I was a professor, because After the laughter died down he Michigan State and Vern called I taught classes as well as coached simply said that, “Next year, I will Jud and told him to get the signing BIG MONEY! and my salary, I felt, should re- be attending Michigan State Uni- papers ready. Jud Heathcote never coached to main in line with comparable versity.” With that I ran down the To this day people say Earvin make money. If he had, who professors’ earnings.” hall to a telephone and Michigan never would have played for knows how much loot he could State basketball was about to Michigan, but I do not agree with have pocketed. As a speaker he Staudt (left) and Stabley Jr. change forever. that. Earvin would have signed could have commanded sums recently posed with Magic Earvin had actually signed the with Michigan State in short order that others could only dream of. Johnson at Magic’s Starbucks papers with the University the had Gus Ganakas remained as the His ability to ad lib, to improvise, previous day. And he had made Spartans’ head coach. He and Gus to charm, to cajole and to make Café in East Lansing. up his mind on Wednesday after a had become friends early in his people laugh was as famous as his visit from departing MSU assis- high school career. head thumping routine on the tant coach Vernon Payne. Michigan knew there was an sideline during games. Payne had recruited Earvin opening when Ganakas was let go But money was never a big issue hard, but right after the Spartans’ and jumped on the opportunity. with Jud. He lived in the same up- season ended, Payne landed the Plus the Heathcote personality per middle class home in East head coaching job at Wayne was in mark contrast to what Lansing for his entire career. He State University in Detroit. On Earvin had experienced with Gus. had a country club membership that Wednesday, he had come I thought Michigan did a and a car, but very few other perks. across Michigan assistant coach tremendous job on Earvin during When he arrived at Michigan Bill Frieder in an East Lansing his senior year. Earvin wore State, his four year contract cov- restaurant, busy of course chas- Michigan clothing and he liked ered all of one piece of paper. He ing Earvin Johnson for the the Michigan players and coaches. accepted a $25,000 annual salary, Wolverines. Those in the Lansing area say plus control of the summer camps CLICK RIGHT THROUGH FOR MSU msualum.com PAGE 37 046957030004_0038.ps 9/30/03 2:23 AM Page 38

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Last season, Izzo masterminded game against the Magic Johnson

Photos Courtesy of MSU Sports Information MSU’s foray into the NCAA’s All-Stars, which might boast an Elite Eight, calling on the talents extra superstar or two. of junior small forward Alan Another thing could be true. Anderson to play the point The tough schedule could better guard position, and Paul Davis prepare MSU for the postsea- who can stretch defenses with his son, just as it did last season. As ability to shoot the trey. Izzo puts it, “I won’t go after anyone’s win records, but I’m look at the big picture—the going for their national champi- program, instead of just wins— onship records.” then this philosophy is pretty Do the 2003-2004 Spartans good.” have what it takes to knock on Pretty good, but maybe not the championship door again? pretty. Two problems arise. Izzo believes so. “I love the First, the schedule was made team,” he enthuses. “We have before Erazem Lorbek an- experience. Alan Anderson, nounced his decision to turn Kelvin Torbert, Chris Hill and pro. Lorbek, a 6’9” forward Tim Bograkos—these guys have from Slovenia who could shoot gone through the wars.” the trey, was a key cog during Izzo looks forward to seeing MSU’s impressive run in the improvements by current play- NCAA tourney last season. ers, beginning with Anderson, Secondly, consider the math. If who is said to have had a terrific MSU goes 7-4 in the preseason, summer in general and to have to achieve 20 wins it will need improved his shooting. Torbert, 13 wins in the brutal Big who averaged 11.5 points in his Ten—which Izzo was able last 16 games, could emerge. to muster only once in Sophomores Maurice Ager and the 1999-2000 national Paul Davis benefited from inter- championship season. national competition, as did Moreover, admits Izzo, Chris Hill, a member of Izzo’s CAN MSU SURVIVE in his nine seasons as MSU Pan American team. Notes Izzo, “MURDERERS ROW”? head coach this year’s league “Chris didn’t play a ton, but the “It’s scary,” concedes Izzo, competition could be “the experience helped him.” By Robert Bao shortly after his return from the strongest ever, from top to bot- Some newcomers can also Dominican Republic, where he tom.” emerge, says Izzo: MSU plays a “Murderers Row” coached the U.S. Pan American When confronted with this re- Redshirt Freshman Delco of Kansas, Duke, Oklahoma, team. “But it’s also exciting. ality, Izzo jokes, “I say, ‘Fire Hol- Rowley: “He brings high ener- Kentucky, UCLA and Syracuse “You have to look at this as an lis,’” referring to assistant athlet- gy, muscle and strength. There’s as a prelude to the Big Ten. incredible opportunity for the ics director Mark Hollis, who an aura about him. It’s a matter players. You have a chance to masterminded the schedule as of getting experience.” “Has (Tom) Izzo gone nuts?” play in a pro football stadium well as the “BasketBowl” at Ford Freshman Drew Naymick: That’s what one MSU fan said (Ford Field vs. Kentucky, Dec. Field. “He originally thought of red- after seeing MSU’s incredible 13), in a pro basketball arena One thing is sure. MSU will shirting, but that won’t happen. preseason schedule, likely the (Palace of Auburn Hills vs. Okla- be in the national limelight, big- I’m very pleased with him.” toughest in the nation, and ar- homa, Dec. 6), in a dome (Carri- time. A new world attendance Freshman Brandon Cotton, a guably the toughest in history. It er Dome vs. Syracuse, Jan. 3), record will be set at Ford Field. MacDonald’s All-American: includes away games at last year’s and against the most prestigious The Coca Cola Classic reunites “He’s athletic and quick, can get NCAA finalists, Kansas and and storied programs ever (Duke Depaul, Penn and Indiana into the lane. It’s just a question Syracuse, and contests against on Dec. 3, at Kansas on Nov. 25, State—the broadcast record-set- of getting used to the size and perennial powerhouses—Ken- and at UCLA Dec. 20). It does- ting 1979 Final Four teams in strength of college players.” tucky, Oklahoma, Duke and n’t get much better. Salt Lake City—at Breslin Cen- Freshman Shannon Brown, UCLA. Depaul, Penn and South “And, hopefully, it makes you ter. And the spotlight might also a MacDonald’s All-Ameri- Florida are no pushovers. better in the long run. If you even shine on MSU’s debut can: “He’s just 17, but is amaz- PAGE 38 FALL 2003 MSUALUMNIMAGAZINE G_sports_34-41 10/6/03 8:07 PM Page 39

ing. When you look at his body MSU has entrusted coach John L. and athleticism, it’s impressive, Smith to rebuild its football pro- but even more impressive is his gram. Smoker masterminded work ethic, which is not the MSU’s attack against the Fight- norm with star players. He ing Irish despite a painful toe in- brings Mateen Cleaves’ work jury. Seen here is number 48, ethic with tremendous basket- linebacker Seth Mitchell who ball skills.” helped spark the Spartans’ de- But question marks also loom, fense. beginning with the effect of Lor- bek’s unexpected departure. had collapsed on the same field, “All of a sudden, we have to led the Spartan Marching Band in rely on freshmen again,” be- the MSU fight song. moans Izzo. “We lost more than And for Smith, it put an end to just one key player. People who questions raised after the previous didn’t appreciate Al Anagonye week’s loss. Smith boasts a track and Adam Ballinger soon will. record of turning programs We lost three big bodies.” around, which he did at Idaho, Another concern is senior cen- Utah State, and Louisville, winter Jason Andreas, who is recov- ning championships at each stop. ering from three months of inac- It was persuasive enough that ath- tivity following surgery. letic director Ron Mason offered Izzo has two new assistants, Smith a much-publicized $1.6 Doug Woczik from North Car- million in annual salary, highest olina, and former Spartan player in the Big Ten. Dwayne Stephens from Mar- “We’re making progress in the quette, who join assistant Mark right direction,” notes Smith after Montgomery. They replace the win in South Bend. “We longtime aides Brian Gregory A POSITIVE DEBUT marked MSU’s pre-season, which played hard. Our defensive front and Mike Garland, now head FOR JOHN L. SMITH stood at 3-1 with opening wins did a good job, our secondary coaches at Dayton and Cleve- against Western Michigan (26- made far fewer mistakes, which land State. Although he has to By Robert Bao 21) and, in its historic 1,000th was good. Offensively, we’re tak- break in the new coaches, Izzo game, Rutgers (44-28). ing little steps ahead.” says, “I have a great, great staff.” Can John L. Smith return MSU The Notre Dame win—MSU’s Enhancing Smith’s reputation Besides his stint as head coach football to its glory days with a 4th straight in South Bend, and as a turnaround artist was the im- of the U.S. Pan American team, wide-open offense? Spartan fans 6th in the past 7 games—was proved performance of MSU’s Izzo also spends time dealing await the answer. keyed by toe-injured quarterback defensive line. Under the tutelage with advising the NCAA presi- Jeff Smoker, improving Jaren of position coach Steve Stripling, dent and in solving national is- After John L. Smith was hired Hayes, whose 71-yard TD romp after four games MSU led the Big sues as a board member of the last year, he promised “a good electrified the Spartans in the Ten in quarterback sacks with 17 National Association of Basket- product” on the field. Four weeks crowd, and the defensive front, for 120 yards; last year, the same ball Coaches. With multiple into the season, Spartan fans can which played with aggression and personnel could generate only 19 basketball issues cropping up in see glimpses of what could lie actually scored a TD on senior sacks for 113 yards during the the news, Izzo has had to spend ahead. defensive end Greg Taplin’s inter- entire season! Where last season time on tasks he describes as “te- A 22-16 upset of Notre Dame ception return. the Spartan defense played pas- dious and thankless.” But, as he in South Bend has generated op- MSU’s win against the Fighting sively, allowing opposing quarter- puts it, “You either become part timism and largely overcome the Irish featured several redemp- backs to roam all day long, this of the problem or you become negativity arising from the previ- tions. Backup quarterback and year MSU defenders are getting part of the solution.” ous week’s collapse against special teams member Drew after it. But he looks forward to the Louisiana Tech—when MSU al- Stanton, who misplayed an on- Last year, MSU’s porous run season. “I think (this season) lowed two touchdowns in the fi- side kick the previous week, se- defense made some opposing will be very exciting for the nal 1:09 and lost 20-19 in a game cured a last-minute onside kick to running backs look like Heisman fans,” he predicts. “We have they dominated. Big plays and assure the win. Following the candidates, allowing 213.8 rush- probably the most athletic team lightning touchdowns strikes, game, senior guard and captain ing yards per game. After four since I’ve been here.” hallmarks of the spread offense, Paul Harker, who two years ago games in 2003, MSU ranked

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third in the NCAA in rush de- down passes (46, held by Bill MSU Archives & Historical Collections fense, allowing 41.2 yards per Burke). He ranks third all time game and only 1.4 yards per rush. in pass completions (450) and “I like (this year’s system) a lot second in pass attempts (774). more,” says safety Eric Smith, af- Had he not left the LA Tech ter he was named co-defensive game midway in the second Big Ten Player of the Week for his quarter, MSU might well be un- team-high 12 tackles against defeated now. Notre Dame. “I try to hit on Can MSU sustain progress and every down.” continue to win in Big Ten com- On offense, Smoker will like- petition? Can it win right away, ly rewrite every MSU passing or will it take time to rebuild? record. He is MSU’s career Spartan alumni and fans await leader in total offense (6,364 the answers with interest—and yards) and passing yards also great optimism, given the (6,475). He has already tied quality of early recruits who have Big Ten championship and went well as the rest of the SASS (Stu- the school record for touch- verballed to MSU. on to win MSU’s first Rose dent-Athlete Support Services) Bowl, defeating UCLA 28-20. staff.” Other honorees were se- FOR THE RECORD The seniors on the team boasted nior Diana Crea, junior Lindsey a four-year record of 35-2. Voth, sophomores Lauren Eight All-Americans were asso- Simpson and Anna Hunsinger, ciated with the 1953 team: Ellis and freshman Leia Langhoff. Duckett, Jim Ellis, Larry Fowler, The Spartans’ team GPA is the Norm Masters, Earl Morrall, best in the Big Ten, and they Buck Nystrom, Jerry Planutis have raised their GPA in each of and Tom Yewcic. The late Billy the last three years. Last year, Wells, who scored two touch- the Spartans boasted seven Aca- downs in the Rose Bowl game, achieved national publicity demic All-Americans and a team when he landed a date with GPA of 3.119. Hollywood starlet Debbie HIGH RANKING—The MSU Reynolds. The 1953 team was women’s cross country team was MSU’s first that participated ranked No. 13 in the Finish officially in Big Ten football Lynx/NCAA preseason poll, competition. which is conducted by the Women’s Cross Country Coach- ACADEMIC KUDOS FOR es Association. MSU finished GYMNASTS REUTERS/Rebecca Cook —Seven MSU gym- second in the Big Ten last season nasts, including four-time hon- and 12th at the NCAA Champi- oree Ilene Cohen, earned Na- onships. Leading the Spartans FORD’S BETTER IDEA IS Hayek, golfer Phil Mickelson tional Association of Collegiate are seniors Michelle Carson of MAGIC —Basketball Hall of and country music singer Toby Gymnastics Coaches/Women Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Jamie Famer turned entrepreneur Keith in Ford’s stable of celebri- (NACGC/W) Academic All- Krzyminski of Corunna. This ty endorsers. Meanwhile, Spar- Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is seen American honors in 2003. The past summer, Carson topped all here arriving at a July press con- tan hoops fans await the unveil- team’s 3.469 GPA was the 10th Canadian runners at the World ference in Dearborn, MI, in his ing of Magic’s “No-Look Pass” best in the nation. Senior Julie Cross Country Championships Lincoln Navigator to announce statue by the Breslin Student Devaty earned a perfect 4.0 last en route to finishing 42nd over- that he and Lincoln Mercury, a Events Center on Nov. 1. all. Last year, Krzyminski placed year. “I’m thrilled that our team division of Ford Motor Co., second at the Big Ten Champi- matched the number of Acade- have entered a “multidimen- 1953 TEAM ANNIVERSARY— onships and 33rd at the NCAA mic All-Americans we had last sional marketing relationship,” Members of MSU’s first Big Ten Championships. which will include television football team gathered Sept. 6 at year,” says head coach Kathie and print commercials and oth- the MSU Alumni Association Klages. “It’s definitely a credit to FIVE TO HALL OF FAME—MSU er cross-promotional materials. hospitality tent prior to the Rut- our academic advisors, Kimya inducted five new members into Magic joins actress Salma gers game. The team won the Massey and Angela Howard, as its Athletics Hall of Fame—Lau- PAGE 40 FALL 2003 MSUALUMNIMAGAZINE 046957030004_0041.ps 9/30/03 2:23 AM Page 41

Photos courtesy of MSU Sports Information niors Adam Nightingale and Slater (see photo) has been Rod Tocco, and named captain for 2003-2004. freshmen Tom Goebel, Ethan Gra- ham, Tyler How- ells, Chris Gilliam DeLamielleure Brown Fossum Yewcic Lawrence, Drew ren Brown, All-American cross Displays and plaques show key Miller, Chris country star from 1928-31; Joe moments in athletics history, as Snavely, A.J. DeLamielleure, All-American well as each of the 82 inductees. Thelen and football center in 1970-72 and Brandon member of the NFL Hall of THE ICEMEN COMETH—This Warner. Ju- Fame; Mary Fossum, MSU year’s ice hockey team will fea- nior sharp- women’s golf coach from 1973- ture 11 new faces, and second- shooter Jim 97 and winner of six consecu- year coach Rick Comley is tive AIAW National Champi- pleased. “I like our blend of re- onships from 1973-78; Cheryl turning talent and incoming Gilliam, All-American in the potential,” he says. “We want 60-meter dash and four-time to build on the strong second- Big Ten champions in 200 me- half we had and use everything ters; and Tom Yewcic, All- we learned last year as a spring- American in football and base- board to an excellent 2003 sea- ball who played professionally son. The CCHA will be very for both the Detroit Tigers and competitive again, but I expect the New England Patriots. The to be as good as anyone.” MSU Athletics Hall of Fame is Among the recruits is highly in the Clara Bell Smith Stu- touted goalie Dominic Vicari. dent-Athlete Academic Center. Other newcomers include ju-

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REGIONAL CLUBS some $1,400 was raised for the nual Spring Dinner at Viking club’s scholarship fund. Restaurant & Conference Cen- ter, St. Louis. Special guest was DAYTON—Apr. 26: Some 30 Wolfgang Bauer, chairperson of guests attended a dinner and MSU’s Physics and Astronomy wine tasting at Jay’s Seafood Dept., seen here addressing the Restaurant, celebrating the com- group as keynote speaker. pletion of its $20,000 scholarship Dave Brown endowment.

EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA— Aug. 2: Some 35 area Spartans participated in the third annual ATLANTA, GA—Aug.9: More BERRIEN COUNTY—June 10: Antique Boat Tour and Scholar- than 140 area Spartans attended More than 400 area Spartans, in- ship Picnic at the home of club the annual Big Ten Picnic at Lake cluding some from South Bend, co-founders Bud and Mary Allatoona, Riverside Park. About IN, attended the annual Steak Search in Hessel. Participants en- HILLSDALE $300 was raised for the scholar- Fry event at the Berrien County joyed a cruise through the Les —July 31: Area Spar- ship fund, which has been re- Sportsman Club. Special guests Chenaux Islands of Lake Huron tans attended a scholarship named as the T.D. Jorgensen included football coach John L. and a BBQ on the beach. awards dinner at the Hillsdale MSU Endowed Scholarship Smith (seen here between Corey Golf & CC, hosted by club presi- EASTERN WAYNE COUNTY Fund of Atlanta in honor of one Ruell and Marc Compton, two — dent Richard Moore. Two schol- of the area’s most loyal and active sophomores from South Haven May 14: President Mark Makos- arships were awarded to incom- Spartans (inset). who play trumpet in the Spartan ki presented scholarships to four ing MSU students. Marching Band), hockey coach MSU students at the club’s annu- BAY COUNTY—June 26: More Rick Comley (seen between John al dinner and scholarship recep- than 100 area Spartans enjoyed and Scott Williamson), women’s tion at the Pointe BBQ on War- dinner and dancing on a special golf coach Stacy Slobodnik, ren, Detroit. Dave Brown charter boat at the 3rd Annual Ralph Young Fund director Chris Cruise On The Bay event, which Ritrievi, and MSUAA executive raises funds for student scholar- director Keith A. Williams. Pro- ships. ceeds from the event went to the Mike Jones Scholarship Fund. JACKSON COUNTY—June 6: BENZIE COUNTY—June 12: Dave Brown Gordon Kells (left) and Jeff Arm- Bob Kuhl, Vivian Cobb, presi- strong (right, back), dean of dent Steve Nason, vice president MSU’s College of Agriculture Lucy Stieber; and Leigh Ann GRAND TRAVERSE and Natural Resources, seen here —May 16: Drew, Dave Brown, Todd Dage- with student scholarship recipi- More than 100 area Spartans— nais, Dick Riska, treasurer Carl ents, were among more than 70 including the Thomson clan Swenson and secretary Arnie area Spartans who attended the (photo)—attended the annual Stieber were among those at- annual Spring meeting and schol- Golf & Scholarship Dinner at the tending the 3rd Annual Golf arship dinner. Armstrong served Traverse City CC. Six $1,000 Scramble. as the keynote speaker. The club scholarships were awarded to in- KALAMAZOO COUNTY awarded two $500 scholarships coming MSU freshmen, upping —June 19: their total number of scholarships (l to r) MSU First Lady Joanne to area MSU students. Dave Brown Dave Brown since 1980 to 112. The club’s McPherson, Judy and Tim DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX— scholarship endowment is now Shank, and football coach John May 10: More than 50 area Spar- valued at $123,000. Dave Walk- L. Smith were among more than tans attended the 4th Annual er, news anchor for the NBC affil- 400 area Spartans who attended Golf Tournament & Scholarship iate, served as both MC and auc- the 31st Annual BBQ at MSU’s Drive at the Riverchase GC in tioneer. Kellogg Biological Station. Spe- Coppell, TX. With the help of cial guests also included assistant organizer Patrick Johnson and GREATER ST. LOUIS—May 28: basketball coach Dwayne club president Chris Horner, Area Spartans attended the An- Stephens, seen here on the Spar-

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area Spartans joined them at the The Arena, Restaurant of Cham- club’s debut event at the Front pions, in Ann Arbor. Special Street Brewery on the Mississip- guests included Pam Horne, pi. The MSUAA’s 106th alumni MSU admissions director, Bar- clubs charter was presented by bara Ball-McClure, special gifts MSUAA assistant director Dave officer, and keynote speaker Mike

Brown. Dave Brown Vollmar, director of football operations.

WEST MICHIGAN—July 14: MSU athletic director Ron Ma- son (right) and NBA star and philanthropist Steve Smith were among more than 250 area Spar- tans who attended the 5th Annu- than $30,000 was raised for ROCKY MOUNTAIN—June 22: al Steve Smith Charity Challenge Reading Is Fundamental and Nearly 40 area Spartans joined a at Thornapple Pointe GC in scholarships for students at MSU contingent of University of Grand Rapids. Special guests also

and Detroit Pershing High Michigan alumni to attend the included hockey coach RickDave Brown School. Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Comley, MSUAA executive di- Tigers baseball game at Coors rector Keith A. Williams and the MUSKEGON COUNTY—June 13: Field, Denver, CO. MSU Dance team. Terry Braver- tan chariot, and MSUAA execu- More than 100 area Spartans man, retired director of MSU’s TAMPA BAY, FL tive director Keith A. Williams. took part in the 13th Annual —June 8: More Ralph Young Fund, served as More than $3,000 was raised Don Arnson golf outing and din- than 120 area Spartans and MC. Funds were raised for stu- through an auction to benefit the ner. Assistant head football coach friends, including incoming dent scholarships at MSU, De- Sparty Restoration Fund, as well Jim McElwain was the keynote Honors College freshman Chris troit Pershing High School and as student scholarships. speaker. Marshall, enjoyed its annual Reading Is Fundamental. BBQ at San Phillippe Park. Spe- OAKLAND COUNTY—May 23: cial guest was MSU associate More than 250 guests attended a head football coach Jim McEl- special reception for football wain. More than $500 was coach John L. Smith at the Farm- raised. ington Hills Manor. WASHTENAW COUNTY—May 5: ORANGE COUNTY—May 6: Area About 40 area Spartans attended Spartans participated in the an- a special Cinco De Mayo party at nual golf outing at Tijeras Creek MID-MICHIGAN—July 8: More CC. MSU athletic director Ron than 200 area Spartans joined Mason was the keynote speaker. NBA star and philanthropist Money was raised for the club’s Steve Smith—seen here with his endowed scholarship, now valued father Don (wearing Yankee at more than $100,000. cap)—in the 4th Annual Steve Smith Charity Classic at Hawk PUGET SOUND, WA—Some 35 Hollow GC, Bath. Special guests area Spartans attended a recep- included athletic director Ron tion and dinner for MSUAA ex- Mason, former MSU quarter- ecutive director Keith A.Williams back Bobby McAllister, hockey at Café Hue in Seattle, WA. coach Rick Comley, assistant basketball coach Mark Montgomery, QUAD CITIES—Aug. 9: (l to r) women’s gymnastics coach Kathy Vice president Gary Ingersoll, Klages and swimming coach Jim President Brian Kopp and Trea- Lutz. WLNS-TV6 news anchor surer Harvey Levin hold the Dave Akerly served as MC. More club’s charter as more than 30 Tampa Bay CLICK RIGHT THROUGH FOR MSU msualum.com PAGE 43 046957030004_0044.ps 9/30/03 2:31 AM Page 44

Hotel in Bangkok. Special CONSTITUENT COMINGEVENTS ASSOCIATIONS guest speaker was Michael F. Miller of International Studies ARTS & LETTERS—Oct. 4: and Programs (ISP). Wallop ARTS & LETTERS—June 27-29: CAL and Justin Morrill College Manathanya, head of the The Arts Weekend at Mackinac Alumni Homecoming Tent Par- ASEAN Packaging Association, Island took place at the Grand ty on Adams Field. Contact Hotel. Presentations and perfor- was unanimously elected (in ab- NURSING— May 22: Midland (517) 353-4725 or van- mances showcased CAL faculty sentia) president, replacing area alumni heard dean Marilyn [email protected]. and students from the School of Maleerat Pleumchitchom Rothert discuss the nursing (front, 2nd left). Other guests Music, Dept. of Art & Art Histo- HOSPITALITY BUSINESS—Oct. shortage and new on-line pro- included David Danek (front, ry, and the Dept. of Theatre. The 3-4: Homecoming activities in- grams being offered this fall. In center) of the American Em- CALAA presented the Paul Varg clude a Board of Directors meet- the photo are (1st row, l to r) bassy in Malaysia, and Jaruvan Alumni Award and $2,500 to ing Friday from 8:30 am-3 pm Elaine Kaiser, Marlene Mehlhose, Maintaka (next to David), the Martin Benjamin, Dept. of Phi- and a pregame tailgate reception JoAnna Fields, Kristin Flanagan, first female Governor of the In- losophy, for outstanding teach- on Saturday. Nov. 8: The Ellen Greber, (2nd row, l to r) ternal Revenue Dept., who re- ing, and many scholarship awards School of Hospitality Alumni Sherry Wilson, Sandy Wright, ceived a title from his Majesty to students. Association Board briefing Sue Neumann, (3rd row, l to r) the King of Thailand in recog- meeting and the Celebration Pam Schoen, Alyne McCann, nition of her outstanding ser- HOSPITALITY BUSINESS—June of Leadership reception at the Joann Bunce, Marilyn Rothert. vice to the country. 6: Some 25 members of the Waldorf-Astoria, NY. RSVP at Kedzie Reunion attended a (517) 353-9211or loeffler@bus. breakfast at Kellogg Center pre- msu.edu. pared by The School of Hospitali- ty Business students under the INTERNATIONAL CLUBS guidance of Hall of Fame Mem- ber Chef Robert Nelson. July 13- 25: (See photo) 14 U.S. Air Force Club Managers participated in an advanced club management pro- OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE— gram developed by the Office of Mar.1-8: COM alumni and their TOKYO—June 29: The MSU Executive Development Pro- families gathered in Playa del Alumni Club of Japan held their grams in the Eli Broad Graduate Carmen, Mexico, for a week of annual meeting at the Jal City School of Management, the Air continuing medical education THAILAND—July 25: About 50 Hotel in Tokyo. Tetsuya Imai Force Services Agency in San An- and fun at the annual Seminar in club members attended the was re-elected president, and tonio, TX, and The School of the Sun sponsored by the MSU- Thailand Alumni Club of MSU Keiichi Higuchi was named Hospitality Business. COM Alumni Association. meeting at the Rama Gardens secretary.

KALEIDOSCOPE 2003—Keynote speaker and Hollywood scriptwriter Carrie Fisher (seated, middle) poses with members of the 2003 Kalei- doscope Committee: (seated, l to r) Joyce Banish, Fisher, and Faylene Owen; and (standing, l to r) Kay Watts, Lauren Marinez, MSUAA assistant and Kalei- doscope director Sharon Radtke, Barb Susa-Fineis, Theresa Pharms, and Sandy Dragoo. Kaleidoscope is an annual, day-long MSU Alumni Asso- ciation event for women members.

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her study abroad experiences in Madrid, Spain in 1999 and just recently returned from back-to- LIFELONG EDUCATION ABROAD back experiences fall and spring semesters in Quito, Ecuador and Odyssey to Oxford Queréraro, Mexico. “The experiences I have had studying abroad, have changed my life, for the bet- GREY DAY IN DALI—Cindy Wa- ter, forever,” she says. “I would chowski (far right), an interna- recommend studying abroad to tional relations major from Lake anyone and everyone.” Orion, participated in an MSU Study Abroad program to China in the summer of 2002. Cindy August 21-September 4, 2004 studied economic and environ- st mental management in a pro- 21 anniversary gram sponsored by the Dept. of Celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2004, this two-week life- Park, Recreation and Tourism long education program takes you on a rare adventure to Resources. Engaging in tourism Oxford-“city of dreaming spires” and to the University of themselves, Cindy and her fellow Spartans took excursions to Oxford, famous as a great center of learning since the 12th places like the Great Wall, the century. Once England’s capital, Oxford is located in the THE COLISSEUM—With a seat- Forbidden City, Wolong Panda heart of England just 50 miles northwest of London. ing capacity of 50,000, it was not Reserve and Yunnan (seen here) quite a big as Spartan Stadium, while interacting with local peo- Open to all adults, participants enroll in one (of four) non- but nonetheless, the famous Ro- ple and culture. This particular credit personal enrichment course. A typical day’s schedule man Colisseum was one of many program, temporarily suspended includes morning classes taught by Oxford tutors with af- stops for MSUAA travelers Judith this past summer due to SARS ternoon course specific field trips or general group excur- E. Marr (left), ’65, M.A. ’92, and outbreak, could well be available Lynda B. Andersen, ’68, M.A. sions. Group excursions may include visits to Stratford- again in 2004. ’73, both life members of the upon-Avon, prehistoric sites, famous castles, gardens, MSU Alumni Association, dur- palaces, cathedrals or abbeys, the Cotswolds, London, MANY, MANY MOONS AGO… ing their Tuscany tour in March. and/or other English towns. Pictured here at the Pyramid of For a complete listing of MSUAA the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexi- tours, visit www.msualum.com There will be ample time during the two weeks and at mid- co are (l to r) MSU and click the “Travel” link. student Jessie Boyd, program weekend break to enjoy breathtaking architecture, of Farmington Hills, art, and gardens of many of the university’s 39 colleges, ex- with her interna- plore the historic town of Oxford, or visit the surrounding tional classmates countryside. The city of Oxford offers a diversity of muse- Shannon Buckshaw ums, bookshops, theaters, restaurants, pubs, shops, and of Vancouver, natural settings to explore. Canada, and Katarine Verhoop Participants stay in Oxford’s Department for Continuing of the Nether- Education Residential Center. The Residential Center of- lands. Jessie par- fers comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, dining ticipated in three room, common room, bar, lecture and reading rooms. study abroad programs dur- For a detailed brochure, contact: Alumni Lifelong Education* ing her MSU Evening College/Odyssey to Oxford, Michigan State University career. A *A division of the MSU Alumni Association Spanish ma- Phone: (517)355-4562 • E-mail: [email protected] jor, she has Web: www.msualum.com tried to speak Spanish at every opportunity. Jessie began

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WONDER GIFT—On May 13, music star Stevie Wonder (left) received a special birthday gift from J.J. Jackson, former MSU faculty specialist, who has known Wonder since they were students at the Michigan School for the Blind, Lansing, some four decades ago. The gift is a 200- pound stainless steel and bronze sculpture, “Rings Of Friend- ship,” created by MSU veterinary professor and renowned sculptor Jim Cunningham. During their student days, Wonder often visited J.J. at Snyder Hall and per-

SP10PL8S—Aug. 17: Gathering their love for MSU in their per- terested in joining the group can for its 25th annual rally, 38 of the sonalized license plates—posed by visit the website www.CQQL.net/ 215 members of Spartan Plates— the Spartan statue while proudly msu.htm or call president Robert a group of Spartans who display displaying their plates. Those in- Nelson at (517) 241-4987.

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formed impromptu concerts for headquarters in Washington hall residents, who were surprised D.C. to discuss food safety pro- by having a famous musician just grams as well as the center, drop in. which will be playing an ever in- creasingly important role in FOOD SAFETY—July 12: Mike homeland security. Chaddock (left), CVM ’73, AVMA Director of Governmen- TOWER IN THE SAND—Todd tal Affairs, and Ed Mather, direc- Hoppe, ’01, and his girlfriend tor of MSU’s National Center Robin Lileikis, ’01, harbor two for Food Safety and Toxocology, loves—their alma mater Michi- met with former Senator and gan State University, and the veterinarian John Melcher at the Grand Haven beach. In June, American Veterinary Medical when Hoppe wanted to propose Association marriage, his dilemma was “Where?” As can be seen from his photo, published in the Grand Haven Tribune, Todd was able to have it both ways. He created a four-foot sand sculpture of Beaumont Tower on the Grand Haven beach, where he proposed. “We bleed green . . . and we also love Grand Haven,” notes Robin, who accepted.

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tition to determine the site for development studies, and com- RIA so as not to slow momentum parative and multi-disciplinary for the project or lose out to inter- studies. “As the third dean of In- national competitors. ternational Studies and Pro- RIA is an important national grams,” stated John Hudzik, ISP’s priority that belongs at Michigan current dean, “Professor Lim was State University. Alumni and instrumental in establishing the friends of MSU are important al- annual International Award Cere- lies in advocating for this project, mony. His efforts led to the Cere- and are encouraged to contact leg- mony’s first awards named after islators and federal officials to ISP’s first and second deans–the voice support for the project’s Glen Taggart Award for Commu- funding. nity Contribution, and the Ralph ☛ For information, please visit Smuckler Award for Advancing www.nscl.msu.edu/future/ria/in- International Studies and Pro- dex.html. grams. It will be at this Ceremony MSU REMAINS IN row’s scientists, combined with that we honor Dr. Lim.” COMPETION FOR RARE the technological prowess of the SOUTH KOREANS The Award, which shall be pre- ISOTOPE ACCELERATOR state of Michigan make MSU an FUND LIM AWARD sented for the first time at the In- ideal site. Overcoming distance and the ternational Award Ceremony in By Steve Webster At this point, there are still three drawbacks of complicated discus- 2004, was introduced to those During the past year there has significant steps that must occur sions conducted exclusively by e- participating in the Ceremony been much talk about the poten- prior to building the RIA. First, mail, South Korean alumni and this past April. Held in the newly tial for MSU to be the home of the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) friends completed work on a completed Delia Koo Interna- the Rare Isotope Accelerator must designate RIA as a project $30,000 endowed award in honor tional Academic Center located (RIA). Noting its importance to with sufficiently high national of Dr. Gill-Chin Lim, MSU En- atop the International Center, the the future of nuclear physics, a priority that the federal govern- dowed Professor of Asian Studies Ceremony closed with an intro- key federal scientific advisory ment commits to its construction. in a Global Context. duction of the new Gill-Chin Lim panel has dubbed RIA its highest Second, funding for RIA must be Those joining together both on Award and the announcement priority for new construction. in the President’s FY 2005 budget campus and in South Korea to that it will carry a stipend of no Costing a billion dollars to build that will be proposed in January make the award a reality included less than $1,000. and housing several hundred re- 2004, and must be passed by the the MSU Alumni Association of “This is a highly appropriate searchers, technical staff and stu- Congress. Third, DOE will need Korea, the Council on Korean way to honor Professor Lim,” says dents, RIA would be the world’s to select the site for RIA. Studies, KDI School of Public Interim President and Provost most powerful and advanced rare As of this writing, there is strong Policy and Management, the So- Lou Anna K. Simon. “The win- isotope research accelerator facili- indication that DOE will place ciety of Korean-American Schol- ning dissertation will have an in- ty. The federal government is still RIA on its highest priority list for ars, Club Spartan, and the MSU ternational dimension with re- in the process of deciding if, in federal funding. Significant chal- Korea Student Organization. search focused on countries or fact, RIA will be built, as well as lenges remain for MSU however Brett (Hwi-Gook) Song, vice regions outside the United States”. where the final site of this crucial in the second and third steps of president of the MSU Alumni As- project will be. this process—getting sufficient sociation of Korea, served as pri- Gill-Chin Lim (right) chats with MSU continues to be a strong funding for RIA into the Federal mary organizer for the effort. Benjamin O. Schwendener, Jr., contender for this facility, led by FY 2005 budget and winning the Song, president of Seoul-based president of the W.B. Candace the significant scientific and tech- highly competitive RIA site selec- Koreadotcom, has supported Thoman Foundation, at the nical contributions of scientists at tion. MSU International Studies and MSU International Awards Cere- MSU’s National Superconduct- Federal budget constraints Programs for many years. mony last April. ing Cyclotron Laboratory. make the allocation of federal re- The Gill-Chin Lim Award for Michigan lawmakers, industrial sources exceedingly competitive, Outstanding Doctoral Disserta- executives, and community lead- and it is very important that law- tion in Global Studies is the ers are assisting the university in makers understand that, even in a award’s formal name. Professor making its case to the federal gov- constrained budget, the develop- Lim, a devoted teacher and re- ernment. MSU’s international ment of this project is crucial to searcher, advised many graduate leadership in nuclear physics, the our national and state interests. students during his long career, university’s integration of research MSU officials are also pressing many who today explore new ar- and education to produce tomor- DOE to conduct an early compe- eas of knowledge in global issues,

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find old classmates ® or roommates, Acton Logo Chair show a huge surge of usage. As a member of the MSUAA, you get to use it. We The Perfect Chair thank you because your dues made it pos- For MSU sible for us to develop this tool, which is Armchair Quarterbacks! proving very useful at helping Spartans recon- nect with each other. You also might receive discounts at our three shopping markets, where you can buy unique MSU items. It’s Editor’s Column a perfect place to find a gift for the Spartan who’s already painted TRASH TALK FROM THE green from socks to visor. How BLUE AND YELLOW about the “must have” Olympics- inspired Roots beret? Or an By Robert Bao, Editor MSU-logo item from Land’s End? Or, in anticipation of our “My mother shoots harder than upcoming football and basketball that!” bellows the hockey goalie trips to Hawaii, a Spartan- wearing a blue and yellow uni- themed Hawaiian shirt? form. Wherever you travel, you can Miss another shot, and he find the local alumni regional might say, “Try it with your eyes club simply by clicking on the open the next time.” Or, ask in a Alumni Groups link. Under the sarcastic tone, “Should we sub in same link, you can find our com- a shooter?” ing events. And if you move fre- Such trash talking is part of the quently, you can help us keep up fun of our latest game, “Spartan with you simply by clicking on Face Off,” which you can play in the Address Update link. If you our newly redesigned web site at switch email vendors frequently, www.msualum.com. Like our you might wish to sign up for other games—the Sparty Spear our lifetime email forwarding, Upholstered in easy-to-clean vinyl Toss, MSU Alumni Golf and with msualum.com as your with embroidered logo, MSU Alumni Bowling—this was email domain. As an MSUAA the Acton Logo Chair is ideal specifically designed for members member, you can also access a for home, office or dorm. of the MSU Alumni Association. host of career services, MSU e- These games form just a small cards and screensavers, and the part of our website, which pro- text of past issues of the MSU Available at: vides a tremendous amount of Alumni Magazine. value, information and fun for I’m sure you’ve already found our alumni members. Based on all these wonderful things and in- traffic reports, more of you are us- formation and put our web re- ing the site, using it more often, sources to good use. or and using it for greater lengths of But just for the fun of it, go time. For example, statistics for ahead and score a few goals on MSU Alumni Association our newly developed Online that goalie and make him sigh Alumni Directory, where you can “Sieve” for a change.

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Peter A. Kattula, ’94, internal GKN Automotive, where he last MN. He was dean of the College John K. Everett, DO ’87, practic- operations consultant, Masco served as its product manager, of Liberal Arts and professor of ing physician at the Indian River Corp., Novi, has Asia/Pacific Business Unit. history at the University of De- Medical Center been named vice troit Mercy from 1991-97 and and Cheboygan president of op- William H. Mayes, ’69, MA ’74, dean of graduate studies and pro- Memorial Hos- erational plan- superintendent of Huron Inter- fessor of history at Chicago State pital, Cheboy- ning, Brass mediate School University from 1984-91. In gan, has been Craft, a Masco District since 1990 Lowe was named a Ful- named president company. Kat- 1993 has been bright Scholar at Trinity College. of the Michigan tula joined Masco in 2000. named president He is a life member of the Osteopathic Assn. (MOA). From 1994-00, he held various of the Michigan MSUAA. Everett also serves as a clinical as- positions at Ford Motor Co. in- Assn. of School sistant professor in the College of cluding materials and supply Administrators Judith K. Moore, MMUS ’85, Osteopathic Medicine at MSU. chain analyst, planning coordi- (MASA). Previously, he was ad- general manager of the Greater He has been a member of the nator and industrial engineer. ministrator of student instruc- Lansing Symphony Orchestra, MOA board of trustees since Kattula is a veteran of the U.S. tional programs for Huron ISD has been named 1998, serving as president over Navy having served as a flight and from 1988-1991 he served as executive direc- the last year. Everett has traveled deck launch troubleshooter in a superintendent of North Huron tor of the Li- to Third World countries on nu- FA-18 aircraft squadron. Schools. In 2002 Mayes received brary of Michi- merous medical missions, most the Crystal Apple Award from the gan Foundation. recently to Guatemala in 2002. Peter T. Faricy, ’88, Detroit area MSU College of Education. He is Moore first regional operations manager, a life member of the MSUAA and joined the Sym- Ted. F. Peters, ’63, systemic theol- Lincoln Mer- a member of the Presidents Club phony as production manager in ogy professor at Pacific Lutheran cury, Ford Mo- and the Landon Legacy Society. 1985. She was later promoted to Theological tor Co., Dear- operations manager and then to Seminary, Berke- born, has been Alison R. Nelson, ’87, JD ’90, at- GM in 1996. During her tenure, ley, CA (PLTS) named vice torney for Ford Motor Co., Dear- the Symphony doubled the num- and Graduate president, mul- born, has been appointed to the ber of K-12 students reached Theological timedia market- board of direc- through its education programs. Union, has been ing for Borders Group Inc., Ann tors of the Legal In her new position, Moore will named interim Arbor. During his tenure at Aid and Defend- direct the Foundation’s fund-rais- president of PLTS. An ordained Ford, Faricy served in several er Assn. Inc. ing and administrative opera- pastor of the Evangelical Luther- leadership roles including execu- Nelson has been tions. an Church in America, Peters has tive director of business develop- counsel on prod- served parishes in Illinois and ment, Ford North America and uct litigation for Patricia A. Bando, ’75, director New York, and on the faculty of director of the corporate initia- Ford since June 1994. Previously of dining services at Boston Col- Loyola University and Newberry tives office. Prior to Ford, Faricy she was an attorney on environ- lege, Chestnut College, Newberry, SC, before worked for McKinsey & Corp., mental matters for the company. Hill, MA, has joining PLTS in 1978. J. Walter Thompson and Coca- She is a member of the State Bar been elected to Cola USA. of Michigan, American Bar Assn. the Board of Di- David A. Berns,’69, MSW ’79, and the National Bar Assn. She is rectors of the director of El Paso County Dept. Jay M. McLean, ’78, MBA ’87, also a member and past president Massachusetts of Human Ser- senior director of information of the Wolverine Bar Assn. Restaurant Assn. vices, Colorado technology, hu- (MRA). Bando received the Springs, CO, has man resources William J. Lowe, ’71, vice presi- 2003 National Restaurant Assn. been named di- and financial dent for academic affairs and pro- Educational Foundation Em- rector of Ari- systems, Arvin- fessor of history at The College of ployer of Choice Award. She is zona’s Dept. of Meritor, Troy, Saint Rose, Al- the past recipient of the Multi- Economic Secu- has been named bany NY, has Cultural Foodservice Hospitality rity. Berns has held various posi- vice president of been named the Alliance’s Strategic Example of tions in the human services arena information technology for first provost and Excellence in Diversity Award. since 1970. Previously, he was the commercial vehicle systems. Pri- vice president She is a member of the American Director of the Michigan Family or to joining ArvinMeritor in for academic af- Dietetic Assn. and the National Independence Agency and Direc- 1997, he held various account- fairs, at Metro- Assn. of College & University tor of the Marquette County ing, IT and marketing roles at politan State University, St. Paul, Food Services. Dept. of Social Services. He has

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received many awards including struction Indus- tics service, where he managed Opperer provides the 1999 Colorado Social Worker try Mutual purchasing and constructions counsel in a vari- of the Year Award. He serves on (MCIM), Lans- programs. He is currently a cap- ety of areas in- the board of directors for the ing, has been tain and deputy readiness officer cluding mergers American Public Human Ser- named vice pres- in the USAF Reserves. He was and acquisitions, vices Assn. and was vice president ident, chief op- the first person in MSU-DCL’s real estate trans- of the National Assn. of Public erations officer- history to concurrently earn a actions, and debt Child Welfare. Berns has been treasurer of the corporation. masters degree in labor relations and equity financing. He currently active with Big Brothers for 32 MCIM is a mutual insurance and human relations from MSU. serves on the board of directors and years. company specializing in workers’ executive committee of the Detroit compensation. Messner has been John J. Matthews, ’84, vice presi- Economic Growth Corp. and is a Sally A. Hamby, ’75, principal in in the insurance industry for dent for marketing, real estate & trustee of the Fund for Detroit’s Miller, Canfield, Paddock and more than 20 years. He is a mem- facilities at Future. Stone, Troy, has ber of the Certified Property and Clark Retail En- received the Casualty Underwriter Society. terprises, Oak Barbara J. Mann, ’76, associate Friend of Na- Brook, IL, has professor of medicine and microbi- tional Associa- Gene Farnum, ’61, executive di- been named ology at the Uni- tion of Women rector of the Michigan Assn. of president of versity of Vir- Business Own- Health Plans Jimmy John’s ginia, ers award from (MAHP) has Gourmet Sandwich Shops, Charlottesville, NAWBO’s Detroit chapter. The been awarded Elgin, IL. Matthews is a 16- VA, is the joint re- award recognizes non-member the Ellis J. Bon- year veteran of the foodservice cipient of the individuals whose contributions ner Outstand- industry. Previously, he spent 2003 Edlich- benefit the chapter. Hamby is ing Achieve- nine years at Little Caesars Henderson Inventor of the Year chairperson of the Troy Chamber ment Award. Enterprises, Inc. where he Award by the University of Virginia of Commerce Women’s Business Farnum has been with MAHP was the national marketing Patent Foundation. Mann helped Forum. She is also a member of since 1981. Prior to that he was director. to develop a clinical test to diagnose the American, Michigan, and president of a consulting firm in a disease that is a leading cause of Oakland County Bar Assns., and Lansing. Farnum also served for Josh Blackmore, ’85, product death in children in developing the Detroit Zoological Society. more than twelve years as direc- manager for General Electric countries. Mann joined the faculty Hamby is a life member of the tor of the Michigan Senate Fiscal Corp., has been in 1988 as a research associate and MSUAA. Agency, having the distinction of named director became associate professor in 2000. serving both the Republican and of sales and mar- She received the Bailey K. Ashford Janet P. MacQueen, MBA ’85, Democratic majorities. Farnum keting at Medal for distinguished work in systems development officer at is involved in numerous trade Magline, Inc., Tropical Medicine in 2001. Blue Cross Blue groups and professional organi- Pinconning, Shield of Michi- zations. A life member of the MI. Blackmore Chuck A. Obermeyer, ’85, direc- gan, Detroit, has MSUAA, he served on the na- joined GE in 1995, and served tor of packaging resources, Gulf been named vice tional board of directors from in various positions including States Paper president and 1997-00, the last two years as technical sales representative and Corp., chief informa- chair. Farnum is a member of marketing manager. Prior to Tuscaloosa, AL, tion officer for the Beaumont Tower Society. GE, Blackmore worked for Dow has been named Blue Care Network of Michigan. Chemical Co. from 1990-95 vice president of Prior to joining the Blues in Sean L. Carlson, ’92, JD ’99, se- where he was a researcher, tech- manufacturing 1999, MacQueen was the owner nior human resource manager for nical sales representative, and in the company’s and president of Healthcare Re- Pepsi bottling technical sales specialist. Paperboard Packaging Division. sources and Consultants and a di- operations in the Obermeyer first joined the com- rector at Health Alliance Plan. In Detroit area, has Joshua F. Opperer, ’92, partner in pany in 1998 as plant manager. 1982, MacQueen was named the been named di- the Corporate and Securities Before coming to Gulf States, he Detroit Woman of the Year by rector of Acqui- Dept. of Honigman, Miller, was a plant manager for Jefferson the YWCA. sition Services Schwartz, and Cohn, Detroit, has Smurfit in Solon, OH, and Oak for the Michigan been named one of the 100 Tree Packaging in Palmer, MA. Thomas J. Messner, ’81, vice pres- Dept. of Management & Budget. Emerging Business Leaders in the ident of underwriting and secre- Carlson is a veteran of the U.S. region by Detroiter, a publication Michael J. Suszan, ’75, Force tary-treasurer of Michigan Con- Air Force contracting and logis- of the Detroit Regional Chamber. Judge Advocate for the Naval Ed-

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ucation and His personal decorations in- Bowen is a part- 2001. In 1997 he received the Training Com- clude the Legion of Merit, Mer- ner at McIner- Outstanding Young Person mand, Pensaco- itorious Service Medal with ney & Bowen of award from the Grand Rapids la, FL, has been gold star, Navy Commendation Grand Rapids. Jaycees. named appel- Medal with two gold stars and He has worked late judge on the Navy Achievement Medal. as an assistant Send State’s Stars entries to: the U.S. Navy- Suszan is a life member of the city attorney for Marine Corps Court of Crimi- MSUAA. Kentwood, Lowell and Rock- MSU Alumni Magazine nal Appeals, Washington, D.C. ford. He also acted as special as- 108 Union Building Suszan has been in his current M. Scott Bowen, ’87, city com- sistant attorney general for the East Lansing, MI 48824-1029 position since 2000. He com- missioner for Grand Rapids, has Michigan Dept. of Transporta- Please include a current photo manded the Naval Legal Service been appointed to the 62-A tion. He was elected to the and biography. All entries subject Office at the Naval Air Station District Court in Wyoming by Grand Rapids City Commis- to editorial review. in Pensacola from 1997-00. Gov. Jennifer Granholm. sion in 1997 and re-elected in

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30s Arno W. Weiss, Sr., ’39, of William R. Wood, ’47, of Spring Barbara, CA, July 16, age 76. Thomas Twp., June 25, age 89. Hill, KS, Aug. 8, age 80. Robert J. O’Leary, ’51, of Alice (Hertzler) Bartlett, ’30, of Bruce W. Bennett, ’48, M ’50, of Houghton, July 13, age 77. Okemos, July 7, age 99. 40s Charlevoix, formerly of Lake- David C. Read, ’51, of Belleville, Ransom O. Abel, ’31, M ’32 of view, Aug. 28, age 80. IL, May 27. Lansing, May 30, age 95. Margaret B. Hill, ’40, of Kalama- William B. Crawford, Sr., ’48, Philip A. Brown, ’52, of St. Clare A. Jakeway, ’31, of zoo, formerly of Lansing, Aug. ’50, of Flushing, July 7, age 80. Joseph, Aug. 6, age 72. Brighton, formerly of Detroit, 18, age 87. Adelbert W. Reickord, ’48, of William W. Cruise, ’52, of Alpe- July 29, age 97. Norman Presoda, ’41, of Santa Randolph, NJ, July 28, age 76. na, July 2, age 76. Jean B. (Blocksma) Clelland, ’33, Barbara, CA, formerly of Balti- Edward H. Bacon, ’49, M ’51, of Alfred W. Lowman, ’52, of of Grand Rapids, Aug. 16, age more, MD, Apr. 9, age 87. Jackson, Aug. 10, age 86. Naples, FL, formerly of Detroit, 92. William H. Searight, ’41, of Fen- Emory S. Derr, ’49, M ’60, of July 4, age 77. Joseph M. Day, ’33, of Saginaw, ton, July 13, age 85. Cedar Spring, and Hilton Head, James E. Smallegan, ’52, of Or- Aug. 1, age 93. Eleanor (Dise) Trontl, ’41, of SC, Aug. 1. chard Lake, Aug. 4, age 73. Carl V. Bates, ’34, of Elsie, for- Southfield, July 4, age 83. Victor Emery, ’49, of Fallbrook, Alfred E. Ueberroth, ’52, of Lans- merly of Higgins Lake, Aug. 7, A. “Doc” Gordon Adams, Jr., ’42, CA, Aug. 10, 2002. ing, July 11, age 78. age 99. of Birmingham, June 29, age 83. Arthur L. Godfrey, ’49, of Temple Martin Y. Agress, ’53, of Man- Henry “Hank” A. Johnson, ’34, of E. Clinton Stokes, ’42, of Alexan- Hills, MD, May 12, 2002. chester, CT, Aug. 11, age 71. Tucson, AZ, Mar. 28. dria, VA, May 14, age 85. Charles E. Lokker, ’49, of E. Sue C. (Kintigh) Augenstein, ’53, Millicent B. (Thompson) Mont- George R. Wlodyga, ’42, of West- Lansing, June 4, age 79. of Lansing, July 31, age 71. gomery, ’34, of Kalamazoo, for- land, June 19, age 83. Terrence Monaghan, ’49, of Mt. Ruth E. Lewis, ’53, of Dallas, TX, merly of New Haven, IN, Aug. Einer G. Olstrom, ’43, of Oke- Clemens, May 21, age 76. Dec. 20, 2001. 25, age 92. mos, Sept. 13, age 86. Max J. Rainey, ’49, of Seattle, Elayne M. (Haas) Morrison, ’53, Harvey L. Bouwkamp, ’36, of Frank E. Pellerin, Jr., ’43, of E. July 9. of Indian River, July 30, age 71. Grand Rapids, Aug. 31, age 91. Lansing, June 29, age 81. Gordon D. Rowe, ’49, of New James C. Myers, Jr., M. ’53, of Eleanor R. (Schmidt) Dorstewitz, Nancy A. (Arms) Wright, ’43, of Braunfels, TX, Apr. 3, age 78. Olympia, WA, July 20. ’36, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Yorkville, IL, July 22, age 81. Frederick R. Russell, ’49, of Au- Paw Paw, June 29, age 89. Richard P. Kasuba, ’54, of Kalka- George T. Belon, ’44, of E. Lans- gusta, Aug. 9, age 81. ska, formerly of East Lansing, James A. Lewis, ’36, of Sarasota, ing, July 29, age 84. David F. Wallace, ’49, of Sagi- Aug. 11, age 76. FL, Oct. 2001. Ruth A. (Boyce) Stewart, ’45, of naw, Aug. 23, age 79. James H. Lewis, ’54, of Dallas, George B. Peters, ’36, of Aurora, Chelsea, July 16, age 83. TX, Jan. 2. IL, June 26, age 88. Leah “Lee” J. Tuttle, ’45, of E. 50s Ira J. Stricker, ’54, of Warren, Lydia R. (Jones) Sparks, ’36, of Lansing, Aug. 30. July 11, age 70. Cassopolis, July 22, age 88. James Van Haften, ’45, of Mid- James Backas, ’50, of Washing- Boyd C. Wiggins, ’54, M ’64, of Richard C. Phillips, ’37, of Santa land, July 17, age 86. ton, DC, June 25, age 77. East Jordan, July 15, age 82. Rosa, CA, May 8, age 89. Jeanne Goodrich (Meserva) John R. Crawford, ’50, of Marvin F. Flower, M ’55, of Florence V. (Rothfuss) Trigger, Forbes, ’46, of Niceville, FL, for- Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Itha- Charlotte, July 17, age 83. ’37, of Champaign, IL, July 29, merly of Gull Lake, July 26, age ca, June 21, age 76. age 90. Joan (Schneider) Gleske, ’55, of 79. Benjamin R. Johnston, ’50, of Annapolis, MD, formerly of M. June Mulligan, ’38, of Manis- Ruth (Henry) Bornor, ’47, of E. Howell, Sept. 10, age 77. Chelsea, July 26, age 69. tique and Pine Island, FL, May 9, Lansing, June 2003, age 79. age 86. Edward G. Johnson, ’50, of Lans- James L. Stuart, ’55, of Kent- Romer T. Haggerstrom, ’47, of ing, May 23, age 80. wood, July 4, age 69. Eula (Waltz) Bevier, ’39, of Kala- Menominee, Aug. 1, age 78. mazoo, June 30, age 85. Ralph E. Quinn, ’50, of St. Pe- Wendell G. Asplin, ’56, M ’62, of Mary J. (Peters) Hopper, ’47, of ters, MO, formerly of Grosse Ile, Lennon, June 20, age 71. Irene B. Gutkowski, ’39, of Jack- E. Lansing, Aug. 22, age 79. July 29, age 80. son, June 12. Norma J. (Thompson) Burmeis- Robert L. Luth, ’47, of Dowagiac, Norma M. (Hill) Schumacher, ter, ’56, of Muskegon, June 29, Herman L. King, ’39, of East July 11, age 78. ’50, of Grand Blanc, June 4, age age 68. Lansing, Aug. 3, age 88. Charles W. Means, ’47, of Kala- 74. Carl W. Harmon, Jr., ’56, of War- Robert W. Patenge, ’39, of Mesa, mazoo, July 24, age 81. Wilbur H. Thies, Jr., ’50, of Santa renton, VA, June 26, age 74. AZ, June 9, age 87. CLICK RIGHT THROUGH FOR MSU msualum.com PAGE 53 046957030004_0054.ps 9/30/03 2:44 AM Page 54

John P. Hyde, ’56, of Grand Ste. Marie, Aug. 20, age 62. Blair L. Ballard, ’72, of Haslett, 80s Rapids, July 16, age 69. Malcolm “Mac” Wilborn, ’64, of July 2, age 61. John C. Leonard, ’56, of Lansing, Lake, Aug. 2, age 79. James E. Brodie, ’72, of Web- Nan “Eileen” Stewart, ’80, of Aug. 17, age 73. Pamela A. (McKee) Graham, ’65, berville, Aug. 6, age 62. Lansing, Aug. 18, age 69. Delores D. (Frame) Patterson, of Sugarland, TX, formerly of James J. Christensen, MA ’72, of Janis (Tomen) Boor, ’81, of ’56, of Lansing, Sept. 8, age 69. Saginaw, Aug. 3, age 60. Grand Rapids, July 3, age 90. Bloomfield Hills, July 24, age 43. George “Fergie” H. Ferguson, ’57, Jon W. McIntire, ’65, of Har- Hurlette C. Dickens, ’72, MA Susan (Meengs) Van Stee, ’82, of DVM ’62, of Jamestown, RI, for- risonburg, VA, June 4, age 59. ’85, of Saginaw, June 8, 2002. Grand Rapids, July 30, age 42. merly of E. Lansing, Aug. 31. Wade E. Pierce, ’65, of Milford, Carol A. Lindgren, ’72, of Grand Scott B. Zierke, ’84, of Marengo, Mason B. Jones, Jr., ’57, of Tole- CT, Sept. 8, age 67. Rapids, July 14, age 55. IL, Sept. 4, age 42. do, OH, Feb. 16. Dell Reed, EDD ’65, of Joplin, Martha E. (Pheatt) Scherer, ’72, Anne M. (Murphy) Janca, ’85, Mark L. Johnson, ’57, of Crystal MO, June 21. of Berkley, Aug. 1, age 52. MD ’91, of Owosso, Aug. 5, age Falls, Aug. 5, age 74. Rachel R. Roberts, ’65, of Paul A. Tautkus, ’72, of Okemos, 39. Berneth (Noble) McKercher, M Menominee, June 16, age 58. July 23, age 53. John J. Swain, Ph.D. ’86, of ’57, of Haslett, Aug. 6, age 88. Harvey N. Ross, ’65, of Davison, Mary C. (Tyrrell) Bippley, ’73, of Rosemead, CA, Aug. 3, age 52. William “Bimbo” J. Constantini, May 31, age 65. Lake Odessa, July 6, age 57. Brian E. Helmer, ’89, of Mar- ’58, of Iron Mountain, June 15, Peter A. White, ’66, of Bay City, Mary E. (Stuart) LePard, MA quette, Aug. 3, age 43. age 73. Aug. 16, age 68. ’73, of Chesaning, July 23, age John C. Humphrey, ’58, of Ewen, Zadie (Taylor) Bryant, ’67, M 93. 90s July 17, age 67. ’72, of Saginaw, June 14, age 74. James C. Offield, MSW ’73, of Paul V. Hendrickson, ’59, M ’67, Ronald C. Ferguson, M ’68, of Georgetown, TX, June 6, age 54. David R. Pavlik, ’90, of Naples, of Muskegon, Oct. 30, 2002. Bay City, June 22, age 66. Peter D. Ostreich, ’73, of Talla- FL, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, Lynn M. (Richards) Harden, ’68, hassee, July 5, age 52. June 17, age 36. 60s of Plymouth, May 26, age 57. Klint W. Safford, ’73, of Iron Riv- Roxanne L. (Sakala) Murray, John R. Harper, ’68, of Avon, er, Aug. 13, age 52. ’91, of Chicago, IL, July 7, age Sharilee A. Bourdo, ’60, M ’66, NY, July 31, age 58. Robert A. Halachukas, ’74, of 36. of Traverse City, July 27, age 64. Mary E. Jernstadt, ’68, of Grand Mission Viejo, CA, Aug. 25, age David E. Schulert, ’92, of Grand John C. Weaver, ’60, of Lansing, Rapids, formerly of Big Rapids, 50. Ledge, July 20, age 58. July 14, age 72. July 26, age 62. Gayle M. (Hunt) Van Havel, ’74, Scott D. Batcke, ’93, of Chicago, Janice (Cohn) Morganroth, ’61, Mildred “Millie” F. (Heinsel- of Morenci, July 13, age 64. formerly of Midland, July 15, age of Franklin, July 17, age 63. man) Page, M ’68, of Grand Bonnie B. (Engel) Voss, ’74, of 31. H. Dale Purkey, ’61, M ’65, of Rapids, June 21, age 85. Saline, Aug. 13, age 52. James R. Harris, ’93, of Lansing, Lake Alfred, FL, formerly of Judith L. Reest, MS ’69, of Hol- Steven D. Bass, ’75, of New York, Aug. 31, age 38. Kalamazoo, Aug. 26, age 65. land, July 29, age 61. NY, formerly of Grand Rapids, Angela L. Migala, ’93, of Scotts- Robert I. Brown, ’62, of Madeira July 15, 2003, age 51. dale, AZ, June 29, age 32. Beach, FL, formerly of Bridge- 70s Donald M. Korte, Jr., ’75, ’79, of Janet R. James, ’96, of E. Lansing, port, July 1, age 63. Lansing, Aug. 2, age 50. Aug. 1, age 81. Earl C. Renshaw, Jr., M ’62, Martha L. Christensen, ’70, of Nanci J. O’Neill, ’75, of Eaton Mary Beth Congdon, MSW ’99, Ph.D. ’66, of Tucson, AZ, July Traverse City, Aug. 13, age 55. Rapids, Aug. 2, age 60. of Midland, June 21, age 29. 28, age 73. Candace P. Cresswell, ’70, of St. Charles E. Schartow, ’75, of Maja Rydzewski, ’99, of Ada, Carlos A. Zapata, M ’62, of De- Louis, Aug. 7, age 55. Haslett, July 29, age 51. Aug. 20, age 26. witt, Aug. 28, age 81. Robert L. Grainger, ’71, of Robert E. Seaman, ’75, of Oke- Jessica J. Goodwin, ’63, of Williamston, June 6, age 58. mos, July 2, age 81. 00s Northville, Sept. 14, 2002. James F. Taylor, Ph.D. ’71, of Tul- Robert E. Fish, ’76, of Grosse Marijs Markevics, ’63, M ’65, of sa, OK, June 14, age 61. Pte., July 7, age 49. Jill M. Orler, ’02, of Clarkston, Bath, June 2, age 74. Robert J. Trinkwalder, ’71, of Paul G. Schichtel, ’76, of Cas- June 27, age 24. Michael J. Bray, ’64, M ’71, of Plano, TX, June 25, age 54. cade, July 6, age 50. Kristin A. Connors, MLHR ’03, Haslett, Aug. 5, age 62. Gilbert L. Whiteman, ’71, of Barry J. Lipson, ’77, JD ’80, of of Grosse Ile, MI, Aug. 1, age 24. Oliver J. Patterson, ’64, of Sault Guilford, CT, July 25. Troy, Aug. 8, age 48. Brian J. Ottney, ’03, Spartan

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