Eastern Michigan University DigitalCommons@EMU Alumni News University Archives 1999 The aE stern Edge, Fall 1999 Eastern Michigan University Follow this and additional works at: http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news Recommended Citation Eastern Michigan University, "The Eastern Edge, Fall 1999" (1999). Alumni News. 226. http://commons.emich.edu/alumni_news/226 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at DigitalCommons@EMU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Alumni News by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@EMU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Eastern EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY·Office for Alumni Relations• Volume 3, Number 1 Fall Issue 1999 Alumni and friends "Come Back To The Future" and celebrate 150 years of learning at Eastern Michigan University. In this issue you will find a tentative schedule of Sesquicentennial Homecoming events taking place October 4 through 10. Homecoming Week will include Family Day, the EMU vs WMU football game and ending the week'sactivities will be the student concert at Pease Auditorium featuring "The Roots" Sunday, October 10. Mark your calendars now and come back to celebrate Eastern Michigan University's past and take a look at its future. Getting their hands andfeet Thefootball team is dirty, Eastern readyfor action and Michigan will take on the University Western Michigan students started UniversityBroncos, a new tradition Saturday, October 9. on campus last year with an ' OozeballMud Volleyball Tournament. ceived a mar­ riage proposal from Home­ coming King Matt Long The EMU Cheer Team will be on hand to share their during half "Go Green" spiritfor an Eagle's victory over Western time ofthe Michigan. footballgame . Dr. David L. Diles Named Athletic Director Eastern Michigan University has named Dr. David brings enthusiasm, and he brings a proven record in not the coach's program; it's not the athletic L. Diles as the new director of athletics. Diles signed athletics administration," Shelton said. "He department's program. It's the university's program." a five-year contract with EMU. He started his duties recognizes that athletics have very high visibility, and Diles has extensive experience in management, July 12. He replaced Tim Weiser, who became the everything that happens in athletics reflects positively marketing, fundraising and academic support director of athletics at Colorado State University in or negatively on the university. He views all aspects programs. From 1991-94, he was assistant director December 1997. Carole Huston, the senior associate of the program as belonging to the university. It's of athletics at Auburn University and was responsible athletic director, served as EMU's interim director of for compliance issues, student services and internal athletics after Weiser's departure. operations. He served as the assistant director of Previously Diles was the vice president and director athletics at Central Michigan Universityfrom 1989- of athletics at St. Bonaventure University in St. 91, where he designed and implemented a Bonaventure, N .Y. During his tenure, the school won comprehensive academic support program. Diles a record number of Atlantic 10 Conference served Dexter (Mich.) Community Schools as championships. director of athletics from 1987-89 and was an "I have long admired Eastern Michigan administrative assistant in athletics at the University University," Diles said during a press conference June of Michigan from1985-87. In 1984, he was assistant 30 at the Westin Hotel in Southfield. "I would hope director of public relations for the New York Jets, to make a substantive contribution, not just to coordinating national and regional media coverage athletics, but to the University. for the football team. Additionally, he participated "Our goals are ambitious," said Diles. "We're going in a ticket and marketing internship with the New to expect our athletes to graduate and to fill our great England Patriots. facilities." Diles said other goals include becoming a A native of Detroit, Diles earned a doctor of strong presence in the Mid-American Conference, education degree from the University of Michigan increasing external revenues and bringing alumni back in 1988. His doctoral dissertation, The History for athletic events. of Title IX at the University of Michigan President William E. Shelton said he is extremely Department of Athletics, was selected for inclusion pleased with the diverse experience Diles will bring in a gender equity manual published in 1995. He to Eastern Michigan. "We have been looking for a earned two degrees from Ohio University: a candidate who understands the intricacies of building bachelor's degree, cum laude in journalism in 1983; a stronger program. David's marketing and and a master's degree, summa cum laude in sports community relations talents, and his leadership administration, in 1984. Diles and his wife, abilities, will continue to improve on Eastern EMU'Snew athleticdirector, David Diles, and his family, Suzanne have two children, Matthew and Michigan's level of success. He brings youth, he Suza.nne, Matthew and Mitcheii, meet Swoop. Mitchell. 0 z · ··_ ·_�,�� ,�jr_i:· �- · • - • The EDGE - Fall 1999 When you come back to campus, you'll see Greetin s! not only the oldest buildings, Welch and g Starkweather Halls, but also our newest As summer winds down, the students, additions to campus: the John W. Porter faculty and staff at Eastern Michigan College of Education, the Convocation University look forward to one of the most Center and the Bruce T. Halle Library. exciting seasons of all - football season! At Eastern Michigan University we Throughout the fall, the Office for realize how our alumni have shaped our Alumni Relations hosts many activities and history as a university and continue to play organizes the biggest alumni event of all a role in guiding our future. We hope to - HOMECOMING. It is a wonderful see you at this year's Sesquicentennial opportunity for alumni, family and friends Homecoming and want to thank you for to return to campus, reminisce with college your continued interest in Eastern pals, and introduce future Eastern Eagles Michigan and the Alumni Association. to life at EMU. If you are interested in becoming one of Even if you are not a football fan, this our enthusiastic volunteers, or have a Homecoming we have something exciting comment or idea, please drop us a line, send planned for you. From a pep rally to campus us an e-mail, or give us a call. tours, there will be enjoyable activities for Don't forget to mark the week of October the entire family. For a tentative schedule, 4 on your calendar to "Come Back to the please see page three. Future." This year's Homecoming theme celebrates 150 years of tradition and GO GREEN! excellence at Eastern Michigan University. Your Alumni Relations Office team, from left: LyndaMcC rystal alumni "Come Back to the Future" incorporates two important aspects of Eastern Michigan relations coordinator, Vicki Reaume Mushisky '91, '96, director ofalumni University- our students and our alumni. relations, SWOOP, Matt Frazier, '96, assistant director ofalumni rela­ It is a special combination of both the old and the new that makes Eastern Michigan Vicki Reaume Mushisky, '91, '96 tions, and Carlene Engstrom, senior secretary. University's heritage and future so great. Director of Alumni Relations Volume 3, Number 1 Tbt EastunEdge is produced three timesper year for alumni and friends of Eastern Michigan University through theOffice fur Alumni Rdations, Division ofUnivcrsityRelations. Address cltanges,duplicate copy information or information requests should be directedto: Office for Alumru Rebtions Eastern Michigan University's seventh annual Family EasternMichi ganUniversity Day, Saturday, October 9, features activities that educate 13 Welch Hall and entertain the whole familythroughout campus. Ypsilanti,Ml48197 734/487-0250 Because community is an essential element of the 734/487-7009 (fu:) educational philosophy of our University, we open up e-mail: [email protected] Family Day activities to community members. www.emich.edu/publie/alumni Cover and inside photos by university photographer Each college on EMU's main campus, along with dozens Dick Schwarze, and student photographer Amir of campus officesand departments, sponsors demon­ Gamzu. strations and hands-on activities for all ages. • Mother Goose will be on hand in the bookstore to tell youngsters of all Graphic Designer: Deborah Kem, Kern's Creative ages the Mother Goose stories. Services Family Day is an interactive event. It's funand hands-on learning. It's games, giveaways, exhibits, clowns, • Let Pokadot show you how to make those funny balloon animals and The Alumni AssociationBoard ofDirectors entertainment and good food. Here are just some of the watch her demonstrate pocket magic tricks. David P. Artley, '72, president freeactivities you can expect. W. Frederick Roberts, '56, '68, past president Eric Rass,'91, '95, parliamentarian • You can tour the Olds/Robb recreation/intramural building, use the Allen T. Sheffield,'88, treasurer/secretary • Bird Rescue of Huron Valley will share a presentation about rehabilitation facilities, play basketball, and maybe even watch or participate in a car Ken Behmer, '64, '70 and conservation illustrated by using live birds of prey. race. Tom Borg, '79 George Bricloff,'86, '91, '98 • Andy Ambulance, Kook Kat, the Crash Dummies, mounted police, police • Redford Township Unicycle Club, Inc. will show you what can be done on Julie Cantwell, '94 Eric Forster, '91 dogs, the SEEUs Van, a bicycle safety demonstration and an Ypsilanti Fire just one wheel. They will demonstrate riding techniques, so check out Louis Gianino, '83, '85 Department ladder truck are among the attractions the Department of the riding equipment and enjoy some unusual unicycles. David). Glassman, '95 Public Safety will bring to campus for Family Day. You'll also be able to go Timothy Griffin,'72 through a smokehouse to learn how to exit a burning building.