DU Review - Summer 2010

REVIEW DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY

SUMMER 2010 • VOLUME 3, No 1

Honoring Excellence Annual scholarship benefit a huge success

2010 EIB Award recipients Amway Corp. President Doug DeVos and Chairman Steve Van Andel

REVIEW SUMMER 2010

Message from the president A great year!

It’s been a great year! Looking back at my first year as president of this remarkable university, I’m grateful for your support and excited about how much we accomplished together so quickly.

We have defined a new vision and completed the strategic plan that I identified as immediate goals when I started as president last August. This five-year roadmap for success has earned high marks from our board of trustees, as well as from our university community and our partners in the business community.

“Vision 2015” describes the Davenport of the future - a premier university in Michigan renowned for quality. Goals in our five-year plan include positioning ourselves to apply for the Malcolm Baldrige Award, the nation’s highest quality achievement.

As you will read in these pages, we already have started to move the quality needle forward. We received five-year accreditation this year from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) for our diploma and degree nursing programs. The Leadership & Management Development Institute (LMDI) was recognized for its corporate learning program developed in partnership with Amway Corporation.

We were honored to receive the largest charitable gift in our history – a $2.5 million donation from the M.E. Davenport Foundation toward construction of the Robert W. Sneden Center, the newest addition to the W.A. Lettinga Campus. Our Excellence In Business Dinner was our most successful ever. And our hockey team won its third straight national ACHA championship.

This year also marks the centennial of our university being named for M.E. Davenport, who was named president in 1910 and whose legacy we continue to revere and build upon.

Enormous opportunities remain, and I know that with the support of our alumni, donors and friends, we are up to the challenge of building the quality university we envision. As I mentioned in my address at the March Investiture Ceremony, this is our time, and we are the people to make it happen. This is the vision that will define DU in 2015. We appreciate people like you who share our vision and our excitement about what we anticipate will be five of the most eventful years in our proud history.

Sincerely, Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. President

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Historic Celebration Investiture installs new president The presidency of Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. was officially recognized and honored on March 31 by more than 900 faculty members, staff, students, legislators, community and business leaders, and presidents from colleges and universities across the state who attended his investiture ceremony in the student center on the W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids.

Ceremonies featured a symphonic brass ensemble, a parade of international students bearing flags of their countries and a procession of DU faculty arrayed in academic regalia.

Speakers who greeted and congratulated Dr. Pappas included U.S. Congressmen Vernon J. Ehlers and Peter Hoekstra, former Grand Rapids Community College President Dr. Juan Olivarez, Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, Chancellor Emeritus Don Maine, and Wolverine World Wide President and CEO Blake Krueger.

Associate Dean of the Donald W. Maine School of Business, Frank Novakowski, spoke on behalf of DU’s faculty, while Kyle Studebaker, a sophomore seeking a bachelor’s degree in marketing, represented the student body with his address.

Board of Trustees Chairman Ken Bovee and Vice Chairman Tracy Graham issued the charge of office and conferred upon Dr. Pappas the president’s medallion. Davenport Trustee and Regional President of Fifth Third Bank Michelle Van Dyke served as master of ceremonies. www.davenport.edu

Chancellor Emeritus Don Maine addresses guests including local, state and national government leaders; statewide college and university presidents; and the DU Board of Trustees. Above, Board of Trustees Chairman Ken Bovee greets President Pappas.

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Sharing the new DU Vision, Dr. Pappas told the crowd: “In 2015, Davenport University will be a premier university in Michigan. We will achieve this status through relentless drive and desire on the part of every one of us to create and exceed benchmarks for quality.

“Davenport – This is our time.

Davenport – This is the place.

Davenport – We are the people.”

Dr. Pappas, who was chosen as president of Davenport University by the Board of Trustees from a strong field of national candidates, began his tenure at DU on Aug. 3, 2009.

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U.S. Congressman Vern Ehlers offers remarks, international students carry flags of their nations, and faculty members applaud the proceedings.

“In 2015, Davenport University will be a premier university in Michigan.” ~Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D.

Clockwise from above: The Davenport University Board of Trustees participates in the cermonies, Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell offers remarks, Edye Evans Hyde sings the National Anthem, and President Pappas offers remarks.

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After the commencement ceremony, all graduates became proud alumni of their new alma mater. Graduates received best wishes from family and friends. President Pappas congratulates one of the 1,200 members of the Class of 2010.

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You did it!

Congratulations, Class of 2010 We were proud to honor the Class of 2010 during a university-wide commencement ceremony on May 2 at the Van Andel Arena. More than 1,200 graduates walked across the stage to accept their diplomas to the applause of 8,000 family and friends.

David Brandon, former CEO of Domino’s Pizza and the University of Michigan’s new athletic director, was the featured commencement speaker. Brandon spoke of life experiences and what one ordinary person can accomplish when he or she is willing to take advantage of the doors that open throughout their life. Brandon’s upbeat leadership, innovation and accomplishments were rewarded with an honorary doctorate degree from Davenport University.

Congratulations to all our students who reached this milestone! Appreciation also goes out to the many volunteers who helped make this year’s ceremony a tremendous success.

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Another superstar student awarded Ford scholarship We are pleased to announce the second annual recipient of the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship. Jenna Avery lives in Sunfield, Mich., and is a 2010 graduate of Lakewood High School.

She is valedictorian of her class and plans to major in accounting. As a National Honor Society member with a 4.0 high school GPA and very impressive ACT score of 31, Jenna is well prepared academically to succeed in the university environment. She was captain of her high school tennis team and volunteers extensively in her church and community.

The Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship is Davenport’s most prestigious scholarship, covering the costs of tuition, books, fees, on-campus housing and meal plan, plus study abroad.

Besides academic success, the recipient must demonstrate some of the ideals espoused by Gerald R. Ford, including leadership, civic responsibility, service, ethics and courage of conviction.

To apply for the third annual scholarship, go to fordscholarship.davenport.edu

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Teamwork key to new strategic plan Last October we began a highly collaborative process to define a new vision and strategic plan for Davenport University.

The entire process has sown seeds for an enriched Davenport University culture of collaboration.

To lay the groundwork, a task force with representation from across the university was charged with identifying key external forces and their implications for the institution. Next, a Strategic Planning Committee met to develop the first draft of a new vision. Committee members were selected to assure diversity of position, function, gender, ethnic background and location for representation from faculty and staff to students and alumni.

Town hall meetings on several campuses gave every employee an opportu-

nity to provide input on the initial draft.

A survey was conducted afterward to gauge agreement. All input was considered to create the final version of Vision 2015. Several West Michigan CEOs also were presented with the Vision, and they responded with kudos for the bold and far-reaching plan.

Next, functional teams developed vision-tied goals with budgets for year one. These were presented to the University Leadership Team, which then prioritized the goals before turning the list over to a cross-functional Goals and Budget Priorities Committee.

With completion of final committee work and additional town meetings, the DU Board of Trustees approved the entire package. Vision 2015 was unveiled

to the public at the Investiture Ceremony for Dr. Rick Pappas on March 31.

We now have a vision centered on quality, including a culture of continuous improvement, leading-edge programs, a service-oriented institution, excellence in enrollment and retention, and student success, among other aspirations of highest quality.

With an overwhelming mandate from our entire university community on our bold new Vision and Strategic Plan, we can be confident of success as everyone pulls in the same direction toward shared goals.

Read DU’s Vision 2015 on the web: davenport.edu/vision

Two outstanding employees receive Tyrus R. Wessell Award In 1999, the Tyrus R. Wessell Award was established as Davenport’s highest honor to recognize a faculty or staff member. The annual award honors a remarkable individual who exemplified the mission and vision of DU. For many years, Mr. Ty Wessell served students, faculty and staff through Davenport’s cultural values. The two 2009 recipients embody the qualities that made Mr. Wessell a successful DU employee and person.

Dr. Barbara A. Mieras, senior vice president for major gifts, is recognized across the state for her achievements in higher education and within our communities as a leading ambassador for Davenport. She has been instrumental in building the reputation of Davenport University and raising funds for new facilities and scholarships. Her 25-year Davenport career has included serving as president of Davenport College.

Susan Crkovski, executive director of student services, has worn many hats during more than 20 years at Davenport, but no matter what her role, she remained student focused. She is very knowledgeable in most aspects of university life and has served in leadership roles in enrollment, operations, financial aid, and student services.

This year’s Tyrus R. Wessell Award recipients: Dr. Barbara A. Mieras, senior vice president for major gifts (above left) and Susan Crkovski, executive director of student services (below left).

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Introducing Dennis Washington: New head of advancement We are proud to announce the appointment of Dennis C. Washington as Davenport University’s new executive vice president for advancement. Formerly vice president for university advancement at Kettering University, he was selected following a thorough search and started his new position at DU on June 1.

Washington has a track record of building strategic constituent relationships and structured advancement programs to support university funding priorities. He also has extensive experience in re-engaging alumni, broadening the donor base and conducting major campaigns.

He has served as director of corporate and foundation relations at Central Michigan University and is completing studies toward a doctorate in higher education administration.

His skills, abilities and experience are well suited to Davenport University, and he is looking forward to meeting and getting to know many friends and alumni of Davenport.

Livonia’s 70 Nichols Club aids Rwanda library It all started back in 2007 with the search for a technology-related service learning project.

DU’s School of Technology coordinator Steve Boyak and associate professor Linda Haberaecker were looking for a suitable project for their students. “We immediately remembered Dr. Don Nichols over at Oakland Community College and his efforts to build the first public library in Rwanda,” says Boyak.

Boyak and Haberaecker contacted Professor Emeritus Nichols – but even as he agreed to talk to their DU students, no one had any idea he would ultimately create a lasting bond with them.

Nichols was passionate as he spoke to the students about the importance of raising funds for the library, and the opportunities it would offer the people in Rwanda for years to come. The students, in turn, were inspired to create a donation website for the library. Nichols was impressed. “These students used the skills they learned at Davenport to create a way to magnify our efforts in building the library,” he says.

But the students didn’t stop there. They also created the 70 Nichols Club – a service project group named in honor of Dr. Nichols’ request that attendees to his retirement party bring 70 nickels each, to be donated to the Rwandan library.

The club’s mission is to provide technical assistance to non-profit organizations in the community. Nichols firmly believes the 70 Nichols Club’s impact could extend beyond Livonia, and into the greater United States.

The club made such an impact on Dr. Nichols and his wife that they set up an endowed fund to help support future club projects – in hopes club members will continue making a difference for years to come. Remember that library in Rwanda?

Thanks to Dr. Nichols’ efforts – along with that group of dedicated DU technology students – it is now open. www.davenport.edu

Volunteers make MLK legacy known A standing-room-only crowd of 200 Davenport students, staff and faculty began Martin Luther King Day with University President Dr. Richard Pappas. Dr. Pappas introduced Dr. Kojo Quartey, dean of the Donald W. Maine School of Business, who spoke about Dr. King’s work for civil rights and equality for all. A silent tribute march around the W.A. Lettinga Campus followed.

Our student volunteers also participated in telling stories, playing games and assisting with art activities – all focusing on diversity – for children at the downtown Grand Rapids YMCA. The true celebration of friendship in many colors culminated in a group art project, Hands of Friendship, featuring colorful, cutout, of each child’s handprints.

“Honoring Dr. King was truly an incredible experience,” said Sierra Demski, volunteer coordinator at Davenport. “I hope he will continue to inspire the sense of community we all felt that day.”

The Davenport service project was registered with serve.gov as part of the nationwide MLK Day of Service.

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Leadership & Management Development Institute wins award Amway Corporation recognized for partnership with DU

New programs this fall Sustainable Business Development This specialty is a new option for management BBA students. The program is also offered as a postbaccalaureate certificate open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree that have an interest in careers using sustainable business practices.

Several companies were recognized for their learning programs and corporate universities at the recent Global Leadership Congress held at the University of Pennsylvania.

Amway Corporation and DU were both recognized with the “Best Practice” award in the College/Corporate Partnerships category in recognition of the Global Leadership Certification Program (GLCP). The program was coordinated and facilitated by Davenport University’s Leadership & Management Development Institute (LMDI) for Amway’s first-line leaders.

This partnership consisted of DU facilitation and expertise with Amway’s Harvard Business Publishing content, including Leading & Motivating, Goal Setting, Feedback Essentials, Coaching and Delegating. During the six months of learning, Amway students had the opportunity to learn from both the application of concepts as well as the ongoing peer interaction in the Blackboard classroom. To personalize the learning of each student, the LMDI program was further supplemented and supported by individualized coaching and assessment led by Davenport University facilitators.

Upon completing the learning outcomes for the LMDI program, Amway students earned DU business credits and have the option to continue their education at Davenport University while using the skills they have developed to further their careers. In 2009, the program enrolled 65 students in 18 countries, and in 2010 the program currently has 70 students enrolled in 12 countries.

For more information visit davenport.edu/LMDI

Technology Management The technology management bachelor’s degree is designed to prepare students for a variety of management positions related to information technology. There are three technical specialty options to choose from: networking, computer information systems and information security. Tying a technical specialty to a project management major makes students more marketable in today’s ever-changing environment.

Visit davenport.edu/programs for a complete listing.

Small Business Association of Michigan partners with DU to offer special tuition rates

Three-peat Men’s hockey wins ACHA Division II national championship Davenport University’s men’s hockey team won its third straight ACHA DII national championship, defeating Central Connecticut State University 12-4. After finishing a perfect 5-0 in the national tournament, Davenport ended its season with a 33-15 record.

Senior team member Bobby Collar was named ACHA Division II Player of the Year.

Seven players were named to the All Academic Team.

This championship game was the team’s last Division II game as the Panthers will move up to Division I in their next season.

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Summer sports camps are available to boys and girls of all ages, and DU alumni receive a discount on the camps of their choice.

From young beginners to advanced high school players, all camps are run by Davenport coaches dedicated to inspiring and challenging players to reach their full potential.

All camps will be held at the W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids with both day and overnight options.

2010 Summer Camp Schedule

Boys Rugby - Ages 14-18 July 19-23 Girls Volleyball - Ages 10-18 July 25-28

Through a new partnership with Davenport University, members of the Small Business Association of Michigan and their employees (along with dependents) have the opportunity to further their education at a reduced rate. The program offers 25% off tuition and waiving of the $25 application fee.

Boys/Girls Soccer Camp Ages 4-19 July 26-29

Visit davenport.edu/SBAM for more information.

Boys Lacrosse - Ages 10-18 August 1-5

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Visit sportscamp.davenport.edu for additional information and to register.

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IMPACT DONOR

Annual fundraising gala draws nearly 800

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation

Gold Sponsors Fifth Third Bank Frey Foundation Rockford Companies

Silver Sponsors

The 2010 Peter C. Cook Excellence in Business Award was presented to Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel and Amway President Doug DeVos at the Excellence in Business Dinner Gala on Friday, May 7 at DeVos Place.

They join an impressive list of past recipients including Ambassador Peter F. Secchia, Fred Keller, John Canepa, Don Maine, Betsy DeVos, Robert Hooker, John Spoelhof, David Frey, Wilbur Lettinga, Richard DeVos, Fred Meijer and Peter C. Cook.

The black-tie fund-raiser for student scholarships also featured keynote speaker boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. Nearly 800 people attended the 13th annual fund-raising dinner. Thanks to the continuing generosity of donors, sponsorships for the event were at a record high. Our deepest gratitude goes to all who attended and donated to help deserving students achieve their goals.

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“Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities.� ~Sugar Ray Leonard

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Largest charitable gift in Davenport history makes academic center a reality We were honored to receive a $2.5 million donation from the M.E. Davenport Foundation toward the newest academic building on the W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids – the Robert W. Sneden Center. The largest charitable gift in the university’s history is helping fund construction of the $8.5 million project, which is nearing completion for its opening this fall. We are gratified by the generosity of the Davenport and Sneden families.

The Sneden Center will enable Davenport to expand student enrollment and services at the Lettinga Campus and increase access and opportunities for business, education and the greater Grand Rapids community. The latest addition to the campus also will enhance the learning environment for students and be a valued resource for business and community organizations.

“. . . we set out to develop a school that would give to modern business the class of business men and business women it needed.”

For more information, visit davenport.edu/snedencenter See photos of the building’s construction progress at flickr.com/davenportuniversity

Celebrating a century of Davenport Former president’s legacy continues today This year marks the centennial of our university first being named for M.E. (Michael Edward) Davenport, who began an illustrious career here in 1910 at what was then Grand Rapids Business College.

Following the departure of the college’s owner soon after he arrived, M.E. Davenport, in keeping with his entrepreneurial spirit, stepped into a leadership role and assumed sole responsibility for the college and its students. From this day forward, the college was known as

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Davenport Business College. In the years that followed, Mr. Davenport served as instructor, administrator, registrar and recruiter and returned the school’s focus to one of career-minded opportunity.

Recognizing the value of athletics in the educational experience, he added football, baseball and basketball programs.

He pioneered a “practical curriculum” that included well-rounded studies but focused on preparing students for specific careers. As he said, “. . . we set out to develop a school that would give

to modern business the class of business men and business women it needed.”

M. E. Davenport and his wife, Mable Engle Davenport, raised their three children in Grand Rapids, Mich. Granddaughter Peggy Moceri says her grandfather had a very full life. “He was an avid hunter, fisherman, master gardener and also ran a working farm.”

Mr. Davenport faithfully served as president until 1959, and played a significant role in making today’s DU the unprecedented success it has become. www.davenport.edu

Robert W. Sneden Center highlights • 41,000-square-foot building • 7 high-tech classrooms • 220-seat auditorium • boardroom • conference rooms • faculty offices • student services • other staff offices www.davenport.edu

We remember our friend Glenn D. Steil The Hon. Glenn D. Steil, who passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2010, was a true friend of Davenport University and an entrepreneur and public servant who left his community of Grand Rapids a better place. After serving in the United States Coast Guard, Glenn joined Steelcase in sales and purchasing and then later established Steil, Inc. and Compatico, both office furniturerelated companies. Glenn graduated from Davenport University in 1962, majoring in accounting. He received Davenport’s Distinguished Alumni Award and also was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree. Glenn served for several years with distinction on the Davenport Univeristy governing and foundation boards.

Following a successful business career, Glenn served as a Michigan Senator for eight years. Glenn and his wife, Barbara, have been long-time supporters of Davenport University and have given generously to establish an endowed scholarship fund and support other key university initiatives. Glenn, a dear friend to Davenport, will be missed.

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Donors will be recognized for their combined annual gifts to The Davenport Fund for scholarships, programs and events, in addition to contributions for capital projects, within one of the levels in our annual honor roll of donors.

Level

Amount

Panther Pride Circle

$1 - $249

Opportunity Builder’s Circle

$250 - $499

Ambassador’s Circle

$500 - $999

Innovator’s Circle

$1,000 - $2,499

President’s Circle

$2,500 - $4,999

Trustee’s Circle

$5,000 +

Donors that have supported the University for five or more consecutive years will also receive special recognition in the donor honor roll.

You make a difference As a private non-profit university, Davenport receives no direct support from the state or federal government. We must rely on tuition and generous donors like you to fund our operations, academic programs and scholarships. Make a difference for students by sending a donation today. Donate online at www.davenport.edu/givinganytime, or call the Office of Advancement at 1-866-248-0012 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Each and every gift, regardless of size, is deeply appreciated.

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Davenport alumni accept Million Penny Challenge This spring Davenport alumni were charged with an important task to support DU by participating in the 1 Million Penny Challenge.

The spring alumni fund-raising campaign, which included the MillionPenny Challenge, exceeded its goal of $10,000. The fund provides scholarships each year to deserving students who may not be able to afford the entire cost of an education. Every penny really does make a difference.

Steve Axdorff ‘89, senior mortgage loan officer at Founders Bank & Trust says, “I am where I am in my career because of my education from Davenport.

I, like most students, took out student loans to go to college, so when I received my scholarships I was extremely grateful. Now it is my turn to give back, my turn to help support scholarships for other students like me.”

Support from alumni is essential for a private university. Not only does a broad base of support directly impact students, but it is a vote of confidence in Daven-

“It’s my sincere pleasure to contribute to Davenport University’s ‘1 Million Penny Challenge’ and to make a donation in the name of my grandfather, Clifford R. Rau, who also attended Davenport.” ~ Paul Jendrasiak (‘94 business administration) pictured above. port and sets the tone for corporate and foundation support. Since the campaign launched in mid-April, alumni have risen to the challenge and shown major support. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the alumni who have participated.

Join your fellow alumni today - visit www.davenport.edu/giving to make a donation online. Whatever the amount you are able to contribute, every penny really does make a difference!

The spring alumni fundraising campaign, which included the Million-Penny Challenge, exceeded its goal of $10,000. www.davenport.edu

Thank You.

The Davenport University Legacy Club

Members of this club are recognized for their generous support of the university through deferred or estate plan gifts. These donors have contributed substantially toward Davenport’s long-term growth and its vitality for years to come. The Legacy Club allows the university to thank donors today for the gifts of tomorrow, which will benefit our students long into the future.

For further information about how you can be a part of the Legacy Club, please contact the Office of Advancement at 616-233-3413 or visit giving.davenport.edu.

William H. Anderson

Thomas F. Dulude†

Debra A. Ralya

Sue Ellyn Andrews

Ronald E. Falk

Robert L.† and E. Ellen L. Sadler

Anonymous (2)

Randolph K. Flechsig

David Sellars III

Linda L. Benedict

Larry D. Fredricks

Bobby Jo Springer

Anne M. Benson

Renee M. Fries

Deborah Starr-Alderink

Nancy S. Boese

Scott L. Fries

Glenn D. Steil†

Michael L. Braughton

Suzanne M. Grandy

Gary J. Ten Harmsel

Frederick G. Braun, Jr.

Donald J. Green

Edwin W. Thauer, Jr.

Janell M. Brickley

Carol E. Greene

Lenora Triggs

Gail L. Brink

Georgienne Marie Hammer

Janice K. Twork

Jack E. Brothers

Norma A. Hansen

Fred E. Vandenberg

Ellen W. Brown

Doyle A. Hayes

Jacob Vander Wall

Thomas H. Brown

Stephanie Hehl Stotenbur

Lynne A. Vander Wall

Sharon S. Burgis

Barbara J. Huston

Marvin L. Vander Wall

Linda L. Byington, Ed.D.

Keith A. Klingenberg

Paige Vander Wall

Gerald D. Callahan, Ph.D.

Wilbur A. Lettinga

Ty Vander Wall

Matthew C. Cawood, Ph.D.

Jean M. Luoma, M.A.T.

Roger G. VanderLaan

Robert S. Chapla

Donald Winston Maine

John D. Waite

Molly A. Charles

James E. McCarty

Russel D. Warner

Jack D. Cichy, Ph.D.

Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D.

E. Allen Wetherell

Cynthia E. Claus

Peter H. Moll

Colleen K. Wolfe

Peter C. Cook

Diane Mulder

Bruce A. Wynalda

James N. DeBoer, Jr.

Michael James Munson

Shirley K. Zeitter

Thomas H. Deem

John H. Myaard, C.L.U.

Michele Zuidema

Kenneth H. DeHaan Jr.

Kevin B. O’Halla

James R. Doane

Joan A. Peterson

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Deceased

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Davenport University Foundation Scholarships The university is deeply grateful for the support received toward endowed, annual and memorial scholarships.

Scholarship giving provides a direct impact on the lives of many DU students. This lasting vote of confidence creates an important link between our students and the generous supporters who make these funds possible.

For further information about how you can establish a scholarship in your name and help deserving students earn an education, please contact the Office of Advancement at 616-233-3413 or visit giving.davenport.edu.

In gratitude, we recognize the following:

Susan M. Kovach Cultural Diversity

Alticor, Inc.

Accounting

Lacks Enterprises

Alumni Legacy

Alma Location

Lansing Location

Bank of America (formally LaSalle Bank)

Alpha Beta Gamma Gamma Gamma Chapter

Lettinga Campus for Returning Students

Batts Foundation

Midland Location

Ed and Mako Bauer

Alumni Ambassador

Northern Michigan Staff

BDO Seidman

Alumni Association for the Graduate Program

Donald E. Offermann

Michael Berry

Peter Pratt and Linda Headley

Beta

American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Indinois Amical Foundation/Donald J. Phillips

Pyper Products/Doyle Hayes David Rausch and Kristin Stehouwer Traverse City

Battle Creek Employees

David Rausch and Kristin Stehouwer TriCities

Besaw Family Annual Scholarship Fund

Saginaw Campus Location

Beta Sigma Phi - Grand Rapids City Council Annual Scholarship Fund

Saginaw Spirit

Caro Location Bob Clarkson Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) - Saginaw Valley

Seventy Nichols Club Signature Applications, LLC Southeast Michigan Steelcase Foundation

Lynda and Sam Cribari

Glenn Steil Fund for Single Mothers

Louie and Susan Crkovski

Glenn Steil/Creston High School

Davenport University Online

Ralph and Carolyn Stingel

Dearborn Federal Savings

Tim and Bob Sullivan

Eileen J. DeVries

Traverse City Location

Distinguished Alum Mentor

David and Kate Veneklase

Dulcet’s College Emergency Grant for Davenport University

Mike and Janice Volk

Grand Rapids Location

Harold F. Williamson

West Michigan / N. Indiana

Hammer Family

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Holland Location

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Honors Accounting

Carol J. Adams

Kalamazoo Location

Michael D. Allie

Kirco Construction Corp.

Alpha Iota of Grand Rapids

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Howard Miller Company

Dr. Woldemar H. Nikkel

Davenport University Employees

Huntington National Bank

Kevin and Deborah O’Halla

John David

William and Beatrice Idema

Roger W. O’Halla

Michael D. Davis

Betty Igrisan Memorial

Chris and Joan Panopoulos

Dearborn Agency (R. Putnam & K. Cude)

Interphase Office Systems

Perrigo Company/Donald Snider

Islamic Institute Expression of Gratitude

Powell Moving and Storage, Inc.

Dearborn Exchange Club

Johnson Controls

Rockford Construction Company, Inc.

James N. DeBoer, Jr. (Metropolitan Hospital)

Donald P. Jurgens, Jr.

Charles and Stella Royce

Jim and Ginger Jurries

Robert and Ellen Sadler

Kalamazoo Employees

Robert and Helen Jean Schmiedicke

Gerrit and June Kamphouse

Seventy Nichols Club

Kane Group, Inc. (Dearborn Area)

Smiths Aerospace

Kane Group, Inc. (Grand Rapids Area)

Robert W. and Margaret D. Sneden

Angeline Keller (Brad Keller)

Spartan Stores

Keith A. Klingenberg

John and Judy Spoelhof

Jenny Engle Nursing

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

David J. Steenstra, Ph.D.

Fairlane Car Wash

Robert and Ellie Kunkel

Ronald E. Falk

Stephen A. and Ruth Stream

James R. and Clarine L. Lanting

Ned Fawaz Expression of Gratitude

Carroll & Frances Streeter

Michael and Connie Lettinga

Fifth Third Bank

Jerry and Judy Subar

Sharon Lettinga

Flechsig Family

Jacqueline D. Taylor

Wilbur A. Lettinga

Larry D. and Judith C. Fredricks

Gary J. and Mary A. Ten Harmsel

William and Rochelle Lettinga

David and Judy Frey

Aubrey J. Terbrack

Les Lindsay

Dr. Robert and Christine Funaro

Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s

Lumbermen’s, Inc.

G.M. Lansing Women’s Club

Richard and Gretchen Tierney

M.E. Davenport Family

Geerlings Development/Scott Geerlings

TLC Group

Marble and Tile (Dr. William Piersante)

Daniel and Michelle Georgevich

Universal Forest Products

Robert J. and Inez M. McBain

Godwin Hardware & Plumbing

Fred E. and Gretchen Vandenberg

Emerson G. McCarty East

Grand Rapids Press Minority

Roger and Clare VanderLaan East

McDonald Plumbing

GunnLevine Architects

Roger and Clare VanderLaan West

Meijer, Inc.

H.B. Shaine & Company, Inc.

P. Robert and Charlene Vanderson

Dr. James and Barbara Mendola

H.J. Heinz Company

Bernard & Jean VanderVeen

MI Food and Beverage Assoc (Deeb)

H.S. Die & Engineering

Midwest Health Center (Dr. Mark Saffer)

Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt, & Howlett, PC

Donald and Nancy Hamelink

Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D.

Edward and Sandra Hanenburg

MJK Architects

Voetberg Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Charles F. and Helen Harrison

Martin Morales Minority

Volk Family

Art and Betsy Hasse

Dr. Alberta Muirhead

Elmer Vruggink, Ph.D.

Alan G. Hering

John A. and Elinore Mulder

Mary Warner

Lou Holtz Athletic Foundation

Patrick and Katherine Mullen

Russel Warner

Robert L. Hooker, Jr. and Michelle Harmody

John H. Myaard

Warren Alumni Club

C. Dexter & Sandra Rohm

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Alumni Association

Helen L. and Dallas L. Darling

Alfred and Eleanor Dinsmore Nursing Door Family Droski, Lindsay & Meyers Dykhouse Construction Emergency Medical Services Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc.

Bil Mar Foods, Inc. Henry and Carolyn Bouma Ronald D. Brady Michael and Bunny Braughton Wallace and Irene Bronner Brooks Beverage Management Thomas H. Brown, Ph.D. John and Mildred Burt Louis V. and Catherine Buzzitta Linda R. Lindsay Byington, Ed.D. Jerry and Suzanne Callahan Canteen Service Company East Thomas A. Carey Chemical Bank West Rudolfo and Judith Cifolelli Casey J. Cnossen, Jr. Paul Collins Comerica Bank Community Choice Credit Union Peter C. and Emajean Cook Custer Workplace Interiors Ralph and Berniece Damstra, and Ralph, Jr. Daoud Foundation www.davenport.edu

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West Side Beer Distributing

John Dishaw

Josephine M. and John Oonk, Jr.

Irving and Birdella White

Thomas F. Dulude

Robert T. Orlikowski

Harder & Warner Landscape Contractors, Inc.

James A. Farmer, Sr.

Gordon H. Poll Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ralph Hauenstein

Matthew Brian Feko

Thomas Fisher Reed

J. C. and Laurie Huizenga

Yoshiko Yamagishi

Helen Frays

Pauline Roskam

Huntington Bank

Kenneth and Carole Yerrick

Bruce W. Gilmore

Kevin L. Rotman

Integrated Architecture

Max and Micki Young

Rhonda Goodyke-Hoorn

Bernice G. Rudzinski

Frederick and Linn Keller

William R. Heible

Yvette Russell

Kent Intermediate School District

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Betty Igrisan

Sandra Scoville (Flint Campus)

Lettinga & Associates, LLC - CPAs

Paul Ames

John P. Keller

Dr. Robert W. Sneden

W.A. Lettinga Investment

Charles “Andy” Anderson

William R. Kingma

Eleanor Spidell (Warren Campus)

Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga

Amy Barnaby

Jean F. Kinsman

Janice K. Stauffer

William and Rochelle Lettinga

Dr. Ronald Bartson

Mary Walsh Kole

Kristin M. Ten Harmsel Anderson

Liberty Mutual Group

Hy and Greta Berkowitz

Eugene and Josephine (Parbel) Kozak

Lisa Trombley

Frank Breukink

Nichole Lake

Paula Brown (Warren Location)

Judith A. Lettinga

Elton Carl and Margaret E. Twork (Underwood)

Rosemary Braun

Mary Kay Lettinga

Wilma D. Brudy

Jean E. Lindsey

Marvin “Red” Brummel

Edna Losgar and Marilyn Losgar Smith

Jason Bruso

Maine Family

Nilda Caceres

Emerson G. McCarty West

Mila Crkovski

Anna B. McPherson, RN

Davenport University

Kelli Mountford (Morton)

Robert J. DenHerder

Blaise Newman

E. Scott Derr

Felicia Jadesola Ojo

Hugh and Melbarose Wichert

Roger E. Erickson

Kathryn L. Wiese Bruce & Lavina Wynalda

Howard Miller Clock Company

Meijer Foundation Meijer, Inc. Michigan Tech University

John S. Vander Heide III

Jack H. Miller

Vander Wall Family

Kevin and Deborah O’Halla*

Herman and Jennie VanderLaan

Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation

Jane Wetherell

Public Affairs Associates, Inc.

Antoinette (Toni) Wykstra

Rockford Companies

George L. Young

Ronald Rodorigo

Kathryn and Harold Zahm

E. Ellen Sadler

Ron Zoulek

Charles E. Schell Foundation Signature Applications, Inc. State of Michigan Steelcase Foundation

Davenport University Donors

Steelcase, Inc.

Davenport University expresses its gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their gifts to the University during the 2008-2009 fiscal year (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009). Italicized names indicate those committed donors who have supported the DU Foundation for the last five consecutive years or more.

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

Trustee’s Circle

David and Karen Custer

Richard and Helen DeVos

Henry Bouma Jr. and Carolyn L. Bouma Foundation

M. E. Davenport Foundation

DTE Energy Foundation Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc.

Henry and Carolyn Bouma

The Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation

Daniel A. Brady

The Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation

David and Kathleen Fleming*

Kimberly A. Bruyn*

The Douglas and Maria DeVos Foundation

GE Aviation

Colombo Media Group Peter Cook Currie Foundation Custer Workplace Interiors

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Fifth Third Bank

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Alticor, Inc.

Thomas and Lorna Brown

Bank of America

Buist Electric, Inc.

Bluewater Technologies

Bultema Bros. Road Contractors

The Bouma Corporation

Joseph Buzzitta

Joy and James DeBoer, Jr.

Byron Bank

Dematic Corporation

John and Marie Canepa

Michael and Debra Door

Cascade Engineering, Inc.

Ferris and Patricia Finerty*

Citadel Broadcasting

Gene and Phyllis Gilmore

Clear Channel Detroit

Robert and Joyce Hetzler

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area

Hi-Tec Building Services, Inc. Keith and Kathy Klingenberg Lacks Enterprises, Inc. Maple Hill Golf Course, Inc. Metro Health Hospital John H. Myaard, C.L.U. The Northwestern Mutual Foundation Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Open Systems of Cleveland John W. Potter, Inc. Powell Relocation Group Michael and Michelle Van Dyke David Veneklase* Voice Data Systems Michael and Janice Volk* Wells Fargo Insurance Services WXMI FOX 17 Innovator’s Circle

Consumers Energy Foundation Contract Specialties Joseph and Martha Crawford Ilce and Snezana Crkovski* Crowe Horwath, LLP DADDS Magic Bus, Inc DeBoer & Goodyke, CPAs, PC David and Jane DeBoer* Deloitte Services, LP Dickinson Wright, PLLC Diversified Data Services, Inc. Elgersma Financial Group, LLC Gordon and Barb Elgersma Ernst & Young, LLP Ernst & Young Founders Bank & Trust Larry and Judy Fredricks Frey Foundation

Attallah and Marie Amash

David and Judith Frey Gilson Graphics

Steve & Cindy Van Andel Foundation

American United Life Insurance Company

Randall and Brenda Goodyke

Roger and Clare VanderLaan

Amway Corporation

The Grand Rapids Press

VanderWeide Family Foundation

Auto Owners Insurance Company

Great Lakes Books

Robert A. VanderWeide

Doyle Hayes

Varnum

B & B Water/Waste Water Consultants, Inc.

Russel and Mary Warner

B & V Mechanical

Scott and Kimberly Huizenga

West Side Beer Distributing

Ed and Mako Bauer

Jeffery Imhoff

BDO Seidman

Earle and Kyle Irwin

Ronald and Vicki Bieber

Michael and Susan Jandernoa

Van Andel Arena Stephen and Cindy Van Andel

Grand Valley State University Carol E. Greene †

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Jeff and Rose Karsten*

George and Karen Watt*

Michigan State University

Fairlane Car Wash, Inc.

VanDyken Mechanical, Inc.

Jon and Margaret Berghorst

Kentland Corporation

Wolverine World Wide

Keith and Irene Miller

Farmers Insurance Group

Randall and Laurie VanHouten

Douglas and Kristin Bergman

David Kmiecik*

Thomas Woods*

Matthew and Rachael Miller*

Gary Franchy*

Watermark Country Club

Thomas L. Bergy, CPA

The Korff Foundation

WTCM Radio - Traverse City

Scott Miller*

Mark and Ina Griffin*

Carl and Glenda Welmers

Patricia M. Berman

Jack J. Korff

Bruce and Lavina Wynalda

Gregory and Margaret Moceri

Randall and Paula Grubius

Wolverine Printing Company

Ralph and Dianne Berndtson

James and Clarine Lanting

Jeffrey and Trisha Zylstra

Frank and Shelly Novakowski*

Suzanne Gut*

Hilda A. Wykstra

Gerald and Sylvia Berner*

Olivier-VanDyk Insurance

Linda Haberaecker*

Marvin and Suzanne Wynalda

Kristy Best*

Donald and Sherri Lawless Michael and Constance Lettinga

Ambassador’s Circle

Pearson Education

Karin Hagyard

Mark and Amber Youngs*

Rick and Carrie Beyer

Donald and Kathleen Maine

Edward and Kathy Aboufadel*

Joyce Penn*

William and Vicki Hall

David and Ellen Zierleyn

Melinda Beyer

McGraw-Hill Career College Group

Kenneth and Stephanie Bovee

Diane Perry

Frederick W. Hoffman

Victor and Shirley Zischke

Patti M. Bierlein

Starr Meijer

Frederick and Beverly Braun

Randall and Nancy Phelps

Imperial Leasing, Inc.

Patty Zoulek

Marianne C. Bird*

James and Nancy Meyer

Brooks Family Community Fund at The Community Foundation of the Holland/ Zeeland Area

Paul and Marybeth Pieri-Smith*

Frances Jarvis*

Brad and LaCrissa Zuraw*

John and Kathleen Bissell

Todd and Lori Pitts*

Aphrodite Jones*

Paul W. Potter

Robin Lee Kauffman*

Panther Pride Circle

Paul and Kari Blanchett

Kojo Quartey*

Ursula Kessel*

Jone K. Aardema

Steven Boggess

S.A. Morman & Company

Betty J. Kingma

Adele M. Abraham

H L Bolkema Decorating

Roderick E. Sager

Daryl and Dana Kingrey

Leo and Denise Alberts

Michael and Joyce Bolthouse

Terrence M. Start

Edward and Judith Knitter*

Lester and Patricia Albright

Dawn M. Bower

Steel Supply & Engineering Company

Joseph Lamontagne*

Ruksana H. Ali*

Cynthia Brackett

Donald and Judy Strock

Lawn Scape Contractors

Kimberley Alleman

Conrad and Margaret Bradshaw

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation

William and Diana Leser*

David and Jamie Andrus

Mark and Wynelle Brayman

USA Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc.

Jacqueline Lovejoy*

Edward and Mary Aune

Frank and Patricia Brechbiel*

Janice VanderWeide

Brian and Megan Miller*

Clare S. Baar

Daniel and Sandra Britton

Peter M. Wege

Christine Miller*

Sheryl and Darwin Baas

Scott A. Brouwer

Kenneth Williams*

Woldemar and Joann Nikkel

Jeffry and Lori Babbitt

George and Willa Brown

Jennifer Wilson

Office Max

Anthony and Carla Babinski

Thomas and Carna Brown*

Richard and Louise Zeeff

Samuel K. Ojo

Patrick and Karina Bak

Vincent and Judith Brown

Opportunity Concepts

Jean M. Balcer*

Gregory Bruen*

Opportunity Builder’s Circle

Judith and Steven Penning

David Barnes*

Clair and Brigitte Bruggema

Activa Holding Corporation

Richard and Mary Ellen Reeves*

David Barnes

Lance and Colleen Bryan

Michael and JoAnn Bigford

Gabriel and Melissa Rousseau*

Helen P. Basso

Eleanor Bryant

Deborah Z. Bloom*

Jacquolyn Sawyer

John and Arlene Battjes

Jason and Vickie Burley

Pamela Brix

SKO & Associates, Inc.

Richard and Jane Beal

Christina Burns

Debra Brondsema*

Brent and Diane Slay

Lachlan and Janice Beatson

Thomas and Stacey Buschert

Roger Brown*

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sleva*

Duane and JoAnn Bedard

Arthur and Biruta Buskirk

Donna I. Burns

Glenn and Barbara Steil

Jeanine L. Bellinger

Patrick and Linda Butler

Center for Physical Rehabilitation

John Stern*

Sharon Bell-Wade*

Laura K. Byers, Ph.D., LLP*

Diane Clark

Scott Stevens*

Thaddeus and Irene Bembenista*

Carlo Camerini

Dr. Lonnie G. Decker*

Timothy Stouffer*

Michelle Bembenista

Theresa Cardon-Weiss*

Michael A. Despres

TDS Metrocom, Inc.

Holly Bennett

William Leon Carpenter

Dog and Pony Communications

Dr. Therese Tomaszek*

Ronald and Mary Berg*

Kevin Casault

Christopher and Patricia Dykstra

Marjolijn van der Velde*

Denny and Jaye Lynn Bergers*

William and Linda Chase

Michigan Office Solutions Barbara Mieras* PNC Bank Norris Perne & French, LLP Denise and Dana Oleske Patterson Ice Center Pyper Products Corporation R. T. London-Norse Randy Disselkoen Properties Rhoades McKee Rockford Development Group, LLC Rogers Printing Arlyn and Linda Sievert* Spectrum Health John & Judy Spoelhof Foundation John and Judy Spoelhof Springthrough Lori C. Stapleton Jerome P. Subar Foundation Jerry and Judy Subar Robert & Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund

Builders Iron, Inc. Barry Chapman* Jack and Karen Cichy* Lynda and Sam Cribari* DHS Associates John and Maureen Downer Dimitre and Mominka Fileva* Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber, Inc. Dan and Michelle Georgevich* Godwin Hardware & Plumbing, Inc. Donald and Nancy Hamelink Neal and Nancy Hansen* Arthur and Betsy Hasse Haworth, Inc. Irwin Seating Company John Jones Juhas & Sullivan Jewelry Design Gerrit and June Kamphouse Keeler Foundation Kerkstra Precast, Inc.

Robert Sullivan

Legacy Trust

Jacqueline D. Taylor, Ph.D.

R. Lawrence and Mettie Leigh

Technology Investment Partners

Linkage Enterprises, Inc.

Edwin W. Thauer, Jr.

Tammy Loud*

Town & Country Group

Jean M. Luoma, M.A.T.*

URS Corp

Donald and Amber MacKenzie

David and Carol Van Andel Foundation

McKay Press

David L. and Carol Van Andel

Frank and Susan Merlotti

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Tim and Deborah Chenoweth*

Brian and Sherri Donovan*

Ericka Garza

Carl and Claudia Hohendorf*

Leonard and Loretta Karsakas

Andrew and Alice Limber

Daniel and Amanda Chocko

David and Donna Doty

Robert and Lori Gaul

Marie Hojeij*

Joseph and Lenora Kauffman

David and Carolyn Lind

Linda and Stacy Ciemnicki

Ronald Draayer*

General Electric Foundation

James and Ruth Holkeboer

David & Melanie Kauffman Family*

Christopher and Kathy Lochkos

Gloria Clair

Eugene and Patricia Drenth

Mary Gerber

Amaris Holst*

John and Charlotte Keegstra

Kathy Logan

Byron and Jacquelyn Converse

James and Maria Driscoll

Deborah Gibson

Rick and Darlene Homkes

Beverly Kepler

Karen and Gene Losee*

Lyle and Madelyn Converse

Robert C. Duthler

Jeniece Gill

Calvin J. Hoogstra

Denise Ketchmark*

James and Margaret Lothschutz

William and Gloria Conyers

Keri Dutkiewicz*

David Gillespie*

Nadia Hoover*

Harris and Beth Kiekover

Paul and Kim Lothschutz

Larry and Janice Cooper

Tammy L. Dykema*

Dennis and Patricia Gillett

Gerald Horan

David and Sandra Kirchinger*

Paul and Lisa Lowden*

Jeffrey and Ruthie Cornetet

Bruce and Martha Edger

Patrick and Susan Glover*

Carl and Alice Horecki

Randy Smolenski & Deb Kiss*

Stuart and Shelley Lowe*

Jerry and April Cox

Jessica Edwards*

David Glowacki*

Jerry and Miki Horton

Jack and Leona Klepser

Arend D. Lubbers

Barbara Craft and John Otterbacher*

Mark and Cynthia Eilander

Stanley and Alysia Goetz-Masters

Roger and Roberta Horton

Michael Klosowski

John J. Lucas

Michael and Laura Cramer

Carol F. Elam

Rosemary Goodell

Steven and Jan House

Douglas and Marjorie Knapp

Shari A. Ludwa*

Deanne Cranford-Wesley and Jesse Wesley*

Dawn M. England*

Annette J. Gootjes

Kenneth and Gwendolyn Hoving

Andrew and Mary Knaut

Susan Lumley

Paula and Martin

Jeff and Valerie Gootjes

Scot and Carol Hubbard

Helen M. Knecht

Kate Thanh Ly*

Steven and Perpetua Crawford

Carl and Lois Eschels

Gordon Food Service

Kevin and Shellie Hubert

Roger and Gloria Knoper

Alan Mackowiak

Richard Crooks

Monna Essenberg

Jessica Gordon*

John Hume*

Jay and Evelyn Koets

Jason and Jennifer Madden*

Linda G. Crosby*

Valerie Farage

Gordon and Joyce Gort

Steven and Pamela Hume

Delphine A. Kolacki

Lawrence and Gwen Maes*

Eric S. Cross*

The Faulkner Family*

Edward and Susan Gorter

Thomas and Amber Hunt*

Michael Kolacz*

Kathleen Maida*

Janice Cross*

Fifth Third Foundation

Linda Gray*

Michele Hunter

Michael and Kristina Kornoely

Colleen Maire

Jeffery and Trudy Crowley

Kathleen Finkler*

Milford and Donna Green*

Allen and Barbara Huston*

John and Lynne Kotarski

Daryl Cliff and Diane Manko-Cliff*

Maynard and Imogene Culver

Lindsey L. Finkler*

Steven and Jill Gregory

Joyce L. Manner

Christine Fisher*

Edythe Rosemary Grinage

J. Walter Thompson Company Fund, Inc.

James and Eleita Kotke

William and Ann Cusack

Thomas A. Kraal

Karen R. Mark

Raymond Grohowski*

Amanda and Jonathan Jakubowski

Charles†and Joan Kramsvogel

Alicia Markham

Cinda Guagliumi

Jeff and Tamara Jalving

Gary and Michelle Kranz

Harold and Maxine Marks

Dr. Donald L. Gusfa

Michael and Patricia Jennings

Nicholas Kraska*

Randall and Janet Maschke*

Edwin and Judy Haase

Rodney Jewell

Paul D. Krenn

Charles and Michelle Mason

Eric J. Hadesh

Carmen Johnson

Pattie L. Kruse*

Holly Matewicz

Marvin and Delores Haight

Clara Johnson*

Otto and Mary Kuhlman

Andrew W. McCallum*

Wilson and Elizabeth Labadie*

Harriet A. McCarthy

James Czerew Donald and Barbara Czurak Patrick and Barbara Daley Davis and Patricia Dalton Mark and Katherine Daniels Robert and Mary Dannenberg

Judith D. Floro Cleveria Fluker-Strickland Fred B. Folland Minerva M. Franklin Stacy Frazier Jones* James and Marci Fredricks

Ann Davis

Ronald and Jane French

Marcia I. Hammerslag

Jamie Johnson*

Daniel and Katey Davis

Frenz Coffee House

Catherine B. Haney

Joseph and Kathleen Johnson

Mark Lang

Joseph and Linda McCormick

Paul Davis

Laura Frey

Kelly Hanke*

Warren and Elizabeth Johnson

David Larson

Martha R. McCracken

Guy and Sheryl Dean

James and Linda Fridsma

Vickie Hannigan

James W. Joldersma, Sr.

Tisa Laryea

Douglas McCurry

Bud and Karen Harris

Diane Jones

Brenda F. Lauer*

William and Janet McFarland-Idema

Bryan Harrison

Henrietta Jones

Elizabeth Le*

James and Cynthia McGrath*

Daryl L. Hassevoort

Robert Jones

Linda Leach*

Ben and Kimmie McKnight

James and Jayne Hayden*

Debra Junkin

Linda Lee*

Jesse Medina*

G. Thomas Hazen

JW Marriott

Grant LeMahieu

Charleen C. Mello

Edwin J. Heeren

Eugene and Shirley Kallio

Linda LeSage*

Daniel and Fawn Meyerholt*

Ruth E. Henderson

William J.H. Kane

Melissa S. Lettinga

Tanna Meyers

Alan and Gail Hering

Jason Kapp

Mark and Marcella Lewis

Steven and Cynthia Mielke

Sherman Hirschman*

Mark Kappler

Marvin I. Libby

Andy and Julie Milanowski*

Kipp and Kathy Hofmeyer

Tricia Karnes

Lori Lieffers

Donna K. Milham*

Mary and Philip Dean* Michael and Cindy Dean Robert and Ann Decker Daryl J. Delabbio* Anna M. DeLisle Scott Dendler Paula Des Rochers Ryan and Diane Devereaux Elaine and John DeVlieger* Maureen DeVoll*

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Louise Pawlowski

Tara L. Rietberg

Ms. Susan F. Slajus*

Lorita Turner

Nelda R. Warren

Gregory and Wilma Mitchell

Gena A. Perry

Daniel T. Rigato*

Kristie A. Slancik

David Tyler*

Jack and Kathleen Washburn

Susan Mitchell*

Nolan and Sandy† Peters

William Riggs

Max E. Smith, CPA

John and Diann Tymensky

Shari Watanabe*

Timothy and Suzanne Monck

LaVonne L. Pettinger

Kristin and Edward Ritsema

Dr. Wayne Sneath and Dr. Kriss Ferluga*

Richard S. and Suzanne Unger

Dr. Shalah Watkins-Bailey*

Laurence Monshor

Willard and Barbara Peuler

Julia A. Roberts*

Michael Sosnowski*

Robert and Jane Ungrey*

Terrelene A. Watts

Juana L. Mooring

The Pfizer Foundation

Lu Ann Roberts*

Mark Spackman

Everett and Nancy VanAllsburg

Rasheedah Wazeerud-Din

Stephen and Lori Moreland

Kenneth E. Phillips, II

Alan Robertson

Randall and Arla Spaman

Gordon and Judith VanAmburg

Rebecca A. Weber

Brenda Morey*

Patricia Phillips*

Robert and Janet Robinson

Robert and Carol Spaman

Daniel and Jacquelyn VandenBerg

William and Barbara Weldon

Joel and Jigsey Morgan

Jan Phinisee

Dennis and Judith Robydek

Linda Spang*

Ann M. Vander Meer

Tyrus and Kathy Wessell

Frederic K. Morley*

Brian and Denise Picardat

Donald and Donna Rodde

Bruce and Julie Squillante

Martha J. Vanderberg

Ralph and Michele Westbrook

Dorinda Mowatt

Linda R. Pitsch*

Frank and Sue Roder*

Rusty and Tammy Stafford

Gordon and Gail VanderLaan

Shelly Westbrook

Timothy and Diane Mulder*

Katonnia Pittman*

Scott and Shelly Rodgers

Shirley Stancill-Terrell

Gerald and Diane VanderLugt

Ruth L. Westcott

Charmayne Mulligan*

Timothy and Lisa Pixley*

Larry and Mary Roelofs

Matthew Stanley

Kevin and Kirstin VanderMolen*

Howard White

Dan and Dawn Mumford

Angela Plainte

James and Leanna Rollins*

Annie Stanton

Janice K. VanderWeide, CPA

Phyllis K. Wier

Michael J. Munson

Michael and Robyn Podbregar

Lisa Ross

Mark and Rhonda Stanton

David and Dawn VanderWerf

Timothy Wiggins

Robin and Christopher Murphy

Nedra R. Polkowski

James Rouse

Diane Stark

Ron and Katherine VanDragt

Theresa M. Wiley

Donald and Lori Murphy

Jacquelyn Porter

Ronald Rutherford*

Bruce and Karen Sterk

Leonard and Vickie VanDrunen

Amy Wilkins

Orville and Anna Myers

Juanita D. Powers*

Rebecca E. Sabbath

Barbara Stevens

Calvin and Pamela VanDyke

Jacqueline Willis*

Byron and Moya Nash

Robert and Leadelle Pratt

Eric Safin

Kathy J. Stewart*

VanEe Tax & Accounting Service

Melisa Wilson

Denise Nash

Eddie and Gail Prentice

Pradipkumar and Shubhada Sagdeo*

Mark Stewart*

Henry M. Vanee

Shirley E. Wirth

Rita K. Neely

Steven and Rhonda Prins*

Janet Sage

Gerald and Barbara Stockwell

Shirley VanKoevering

Gary and Gail Wohlscheid

David and Susan Nemmers

Richard Proffer

Penny Sage

Patricia A. Story

Douglas A. VanOss

Earl and Janet Wolff

Melissa Nguyen

Dale and Terry Prondzinski*

Ahmad Sahabi*

Margaret A. Sullivan

Laura A. VanRy

Rhonda Wolverton

Michael and Goldie Nicholas*

Raymond and Rhea Pruett

Loren and Sandy Sall

Daniel Swartzinski*

Robert L. VanSledright

Yvonne A. Wood

Roxann M. Nichols

Kathaleen Psomadelis

James and Jennifer Salloum

Richard and Joanne Sweedyk

Andrew and Tracy Van Solkema*

Allen and Pat Wygant

Leonard and Sharon Nicholson

Robert and Rosalie Pulaski

Richard and Carla Sally

Janice Sylvertooth*

Jack and Gertrude VanStee

Willie Young

Robert and Linda Nicolai

Eric R. Pung*

James Santoro

David and Ruth Taylor*

Rolland and Betty Varner

Julianne Zak

Fred Niemi

Danel Purkey

Heidi and Chad Sarber

James and Carol Tedrow

Richard and Amy Veenhoven

Esther Zane

Jack and Paula Nienhuis

Gary and Donna Ranger

George and Marty Sauer

Randoulph and Brenda Teegardin

Norman and Dorthella VerMerris

Rick and Mary Zavadil

Elizabeth Nishimiya*

Grace Ranger*

Sue M. Schamel

Rick and Paula Terpsma

Peter Villemure

Mary Zawacki

Olen Noble*

Richard and Leona Rasmussen

Martha Schaut

Mary L. Terpstra

James A. Von Ins, CPA

Richard Zeck

Melisande Noel

Shawn W. Raymond*

Deborah A. Schoenwether*

The Teuscher Family*

Terrell and Takami Vroonland

Kathleen Zickel

Wesley and Mary Norden

Kelly Raymor

Darrell and Natalie Schultz

Dr. John D. Theodore*

Dr. Elmer H. Vruggink

Maria Ziegler*

Angela E. Novak

Kim and Jennifer Reamer*

Nathan Schumacher*

Benjamin and Cynthia Thompson*

Tom and Mary Vryhof

Charles and Henrietta Nyenhuis

Steve Reamer

John Schwalm*

Ross and Cynthia Thompson*

William J. Wagner, Jr.

Howard Nyenhuis

David and Melissa Reardon*

Frank and Stacy Scutch

Kyle and Carol Thornton

Alan Walczak*

Phyllis Nyenhuis†

Alysia Reed

Guadalupe Segura

Tanya Tillman*

Jack Wallace*

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Robert Shubitowski*

Myron and Lori Trethewey

Scott Wang*

Bryan L. Parker, CPA

Molly Rheynard*

Bill and Maryly Skallos*

George and Ingrid Tuinstra

Gary Ward

Jonathan and Anna Pavlin

Norman Rice*

Harold and Monica Skinner

Pearl Tulgetske

Robert and Karen Ware

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TIME magazine recognizes alum’s SE Michigan business

Business publication honors DU alum Mandee Rick (’04 MBA) was recently spotlighted in the Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “40 Under 40 Business Leaders” – which should come as no surprise to anyone who’s watched her in action over the past few years.

Mandee is vice-president and senior commercial portfolio manager at Huntington Bank in Grand Rapids and also serves on the advisory board of Camp O’Malley for the local Boys and Girls Club. Additionally, Mandee was presi-

dent of the Grand Rapids Young Professionals, and chaired the first local Young Leaders Society of the American Cancer Society and its annual Cattle Barons Ball fund-raiser.

The MBA program at DU prepared her for these experiences – especially since she attended the accelerated program at night with other professionals.

“All my fellow students were just like me – working professionals who came to classes after working nine-hour days,” she says.

“All my fellow students were just like me - working professionals who came to classes after working nine-hour days.”

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“I learned almost as much from my fellow students as I did from the professors.”

“I could apply my classroom studies directly to my job,” says Mandee. “In fact, the work I did for my capstone project is still in use within my department today.”

4,400 Facebook friends... and counting Some people refer to Paul Jendrasiak (’94 business administration) as “the unofficial mayor of Grand Rapids.”

That’s because Paul is one of Grand Rapids’ biggest cheerleaders. “We’re really getting it right as a city, even as Michigan is going through a tough time,” he says. “We seem to be the bright spot here.”

Paul’s social networking is part fun and part business. “Facebook is very useful to raise awareness of great places and cool events happening here in Grand Rapids.”

Facebook also helps Paul promote his spam-filter software company, spambully.com.

The benefit: Spambully generates a lot of buzz, both nationally and internationally. Wired Magazine recently rated the software a “Best Buy,” and Spambully was also featured on NBC Nightly News, and in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. There’s even a mention of Spambully in the popular Internet For Dummies book series.

Paul credits his DU experience for giving him a strong foundation in business, marketing and advertising. “Davenport has a lot of people with invaluable real-world experience,” he says. “The university’s contacts in the business community help students network and find new opportunities long after they graduate.”

TIME recently profiled DU alum Kalyn Risker (’06 business administration) and her Detroit-based non-profit organization, Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE). SAFE is dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence acquire jobs through specialized training focused on gaining or building the skills they need to reenter the workforce.

Risker says the idea of SAFE came to her during a business class she took at Davenport University, where a simple writing assignment eventually helped create a successful domestic violence organization. It was also at Davenport that Kalyn developed her strong leadership capabilities, which TIME credits as being the major reason her organization is so successful.

“The goal,” Risker said, “is to help these survivors find good jobs that pay well and manage their finances. That way, they can maintain their independence from their abusers and possibly break the cycle of economic abuse.” SAFE also assists companies whose employees may be in abusive situations.

This year, SAFE celebrates its fourth anniversary, helping more women throughout southeast Michigan find work and gain financial independence.

The elegant JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids was the site of the firstever Young Alumni Mixer sponsored by the DU Alumni Association. The mixer was an opportunity for area grads to network, unwind and meet new friends.

Local on-the-scene website Grand Rapids Social Diary covered the event and also posted several photos of alumni and friends, including Jennifer Wilson, Jaime Brookmeyer, Nicole Cook and Paul Jendrasiak (whose 40 Under 40 bio is featured in this issue of DU Review).

The goal of the Alumni Association is to build a lifelong affinity to Davenport University, engaging alumni through their time and talents.

Learn more about upcoming alumni activities by becoming a fan of the Alumni Association on facebook.com/DUAlumni

For more information about SAFE, visit newsafestart.org

For more information on spambully, visit spambully.com

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CLASS NOTES Marriages & Engagements

Professional courses. She is also a certified facilitator in the Ewing M. Kauffman Foundation FastTrac Entrepreneur Program, and has graduated over 75 students from the program.

Brandy M. Lane, ’05 finance, received her masters degree in health services administration from Central Michigan University in 2009.

Dawn Cline, ’04, received a masters degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Capella University on December 31, 2008. She recently accepted a position at Texas A&M University as project administrator in the Emergency Services Training Institute.

Kenya Kwame Cook, ’01 business administration, accepted the position of college director at ITT Technical Institute in Madison, Alabama. He also received top honors as a representative for his recruitment and customer service skills. Cook holds a masters in business administration from Walden University.

Yolanda Williams-Davis,’03 MBA strategic management, ’90 BA business administration/management, has been selected as an online adjunct faculty member for Colorado Technical University, and will teach business administration and entrepreneurship undergraduate

Jason Alexander See, ’07 BA computer science, and Heather Louise Titlow were united in marriage on October 24, 2009.

Kristen Elizabeth Johnson, ’06 BBA marketing/advertising, and Justin Salava were married on September 19, 2009.

Jennifer L. Patrick, ’06 BBA management, exchanged vows on October 17, 2009.

Dawn Cline, ’04, and Gregory Moreno tied the knot on October 26, 2009.

Summer alumni events

Mark Minder, ’96 BBA management, has opened his own financial and investment planning firm, Minder Planning Group, LLC. His business model is to assist clients in making proper financial decisions for their individual needs.

Recently married or have a new baby? Promotion at work or a new job? Are you getting ready to relocate?

Please keep your alumni records updated and share any news with your fellow alumni. Email us at alumni@davenport.edu (be sure to include your full name, class year, major and location you attended) or log on to: www.davenport.edu/alumclassnotes

Davenport alumni kicked off summer on June 24 with a young alumni event in East Grand Rapids where they assembled for a selection of wines, appetizers and music by Brian Vander Ark, front man of The Verve Pipe.

A visit to The Detroit Zoo followed just days later where alums and their families gathered for live animal tours and cool rides, with breaks at the DU hospitality tent for lunch, treats, kid-friendly activities and chances to win great prizes.

More activities are on tap for August. We hope you can join us!

West Michigan Whitecaps Game & Fireworks August 18 7 p.m.

Fifth Third Ball Park, Comstock Park Cost: $25 per ticket, includes food, soft drinks and private suite Davenport Scholarship Golf Classic August 23 11 a.m.

Egypt Valley Country Club, Ada Cost: $250 per golfer or $75 for dinner ticket only

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Tuesday Evening Music Club Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys August 24 6 p.m.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Cost: $10, includes entry into the concert and gardens, appetizers and one drink ticket 2010 Alumni Awards Banquet October 15 6:30 p.m.

Kent Country Club, Grand Rapids Cost: $45 per person

2010 Homecoming Tailgate and Hockey Game October 22 6 p.m.

Patterson Ice Center, Grand Rapids To register for these events or for more information, visit davenport.edu/events or contact Jason Madden at Jason.Madden@davenport.edu or 1-866-248-0012.

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