Leaders & Best People (Summer 2016)

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TEAM PLAYERS Proudly Joining a Long History of Campus Partnerships When Jim Harbaugh (AB ’86) was named the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach in December 2014, he made special note of his alma mater’s interdisciplinary strength—and his desire to support initiatives across campus.

“Across every discipline on campus, the University of Michigan stands for excellence,” Harbaugh said. “I feel privileged to take a leadership position at one of the finest universities in the world.

I truly believe it is time to ask what we can do for our great university, and how I can be a great teammate.”

Since returning to campus with his family to accept his new role, the veteran Wolverine quarterback and his wife, Sarah, have been contributing to the university community by building on a long history of interconnected excellence among campus entities—in this case, the U-M Health System, the University Musical Society (UMS), and the Athletic Department. The Harbaughs’ activities on campus place them squarely within the proud tradition of team-building that helps distinguish Michigan among its peers.

“They’re incredible role models,” said Valerie Opipari (MedFellowship ’90), the Ravitz Foundation Endowed Professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases and chair of pediatrics at the U-M Medical School. In March, the Harbaughs stepped up to co-chair the National Campaign Council for C.S. Mott Children’s and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital in the Victors for Michigan fundraising campaign. As chairs, the Harbaughs contribute philanthropic support “and serve as really important

ambassadors generating wider public knowledge and interest to get more people involved in helping us to support our programs,” Opipari said.

Through his and Sarah’s dedication to Mott and Von Voigtlander, Opipari said, Coach Harbaugh continues a legacy among Michigan coaches of encouraging student-athletes to support patients.

“For almost 30 years, the University of Michigan Health System has had a relationship with student-athletes, with the athletes visiting Mott Hospital patients,” Opipari said.

In May, the couple served as honorary chairs for the signature annual UMS fundraising event—­­Ovation (see below).

Much like the Athletic Department, UMS serves as a strong partner with the U-M Health System. “UMS has a long history with Mott and the Health System in getting artists to engage with children at Mott,” said UMS President Ken Fischer (AM ’67). At the same time, he added, UMS also enjoys a long history of engagement with Michigan Athletics.

The Harbaughs also do their part for the top priority of the Victors for Michigan fundraising campaign: student support.

On June 22, Coach Harbaugh made a special appearance at the home of Regent Denise D. Ilitch (AB ’77) to celebrate a successful year for a student support initiative; launched by the Board of Regents, the initiative involved donors from southeastern Michigan (for details, turn to the inside center page). It’s just one more way the coach is proving himself to be a great teammate within the university community he calls home.

“THEY’RE INCREDIBLE ROLE MODELS.” —VALERIE OPIPARI, the Ravitz Foundation Endowed Professor of

Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases and chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases at the U-M Medical School

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Portrait of the Harbaughs by Star Black Photography

ANN ARBOR | MAY 14, 2016 | CRISLER CENTER HALL OF HONOR University Regents, President Mark Schlissel, the University Musical Society (UMS) Board of Directors, and UMS President Ken Fischer (AM ’67)—along with his wife, Penelope Fischer (MMus ’70)—were joined by honorary event chairs Jim (AB ’86) and Sarah Harbaugh at this annual UMS fundraising event presented

by Ford Motor Company Fund. The event highlighted the importance of the arts as part of an overall educational experience that helps U-M students to be well-rounded. The Harbaugh family enjoys a personal connection to the arts; son James Harbaugh, Jr. (LSA Class of 2019) graduated from Coronado School of the Arts in California and has performed with the student-run U-M musical theatre organization MUSKET. Ovation guests included former men’s basketball team captain Jordan Morgan (BSEIO ’13, MEng ’14), a UMS National Council member, and Tyrone Wheatley, running backs coach for the Michigan football team.

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1. Catherine Cypert (AB ’16), President Mark Schlissel, Saba Keramati (AB ’15) 2. Detroit Party Marching Band 3. Robert Donnellan, Louise Taylor 4. Robert Brown (BSEEE ’78), Geraldine Ford-Brown (MBA ’79), Coach Harbaugh 5. Gail Stout (AB ’81), Kimberly Wheatley, Tyrone Wheatley (AB ’08), John Stout (BMus ’79, MMus ’81), Kaye Champagne 6. Ken Fischer (AM ’67), president of the University Musical Society; Jordan Morgan; John U. Bacon (AB ’86, AM ’94, TeachCert ’94) 7. Mark Clague (AB ’90, BMus ’90), Laura Jackson (MMus ’05, AMusD ’05), Cristina Pato; Ken Fischer 8. Regent Mark J. Bernstein (AB ’93, MBA ’96, JD ’96), President Schlissel, Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and Steven Croley (AB ’88) 9. Daniel (MedRes ’97) and Sarah Nicoli, President Schlissel, Sarah and Jim Harbaugh

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1. Regent Andrea Fischer Newman (AB ’79), Robert Schostak, Regent Andrew Richner (BBA ’82, JD ’86) 2. John and Alicia Nicholson, Andrew and Laura Miller, Michael and Lisa Cotton, Ray and Anna Pitera 3. Mickey Redmond, Arn Tellem (JD ’75), Bob Krause, Joe Mullany 4. Chef Fabio Viviani, Rhonda Walker, Regent Andrew Richner (BBA ’82, JD ’86), Susie Richner, Brandon Roux, John Charpie (MedFellowship ’95) 5. Nick Garon, Brody Garon, Tabitha Garon, and a Survival Flight crew member

Gala pics at ldrsnb.st/ChampsGala2016 Golf pics at ldrsnb.st/ChampsGolf2016

COMMENCEMENT ANN ARBOR, DEARBORN, FLINT APRIL 17–MAY 13, 2016

All three campuses celebrated commencement, with schools, colleges, and programs hosting additional ceremonies for their graduates. U-M presented five people with honorary degrees, including four on the Ann Arbor campus (pictured below, with President Mark Schlissel at center):

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• Business leader Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City, received a Doctor of Laws degree and delivered the Ann Arbor commencement address

BLAVIN SCHOLARS COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATION

• Race relations expert Beverly Daniel Tatum (AM ’76, PhD ’84), a psychologist and president emerita of Spelman College, received a Doctor of Laws degree • Scientist Mary-Claire King, the American Cancer Society Professor of Medicine (Molecular Genetics) and of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington, received a Doctor of Science degree • Pioneering and multidisciplinary visual artist Michele Oka Doner (BSDes ’66, TeachCert ’66, MFA ’68) received a Doctor of Arts degree

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ANN ARBOR | APRIL 29, 2016 MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCE

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UM-Dearborn presented a Doctor of Laws degree to social entrepreneur Michael Brown, the CEO and co-founder of the national service nonprofit City Year.

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Amy and Paul (BBA ’86) Blavin, founders of the Blavin Scholars Program—which benefits undergraduates who have experienced foster care—joined Vice President for Student Life E. Royster Harper (BSEd ’73, TeachCert ’73, AM ’74) and Dean of Students Laura BlakeJones to celebrate this year’s five graduating Blavin Scholars. Distinguished guests included Joan E. Evans (AB ’87). She and her husband, David Evans (BGS ’85), generously support the program. Paula McLain (MFA ’96), bestselling author of the historical novel The Paris Wife, gave the keynote. Blavin Scholar alumni helped celebrate the newest graduates.

1. Front row, center (surrounded by program graduates, supporters, alumni, and staff): Amy and Paul Blavin 2. Angelica Okorom (BSEMS ’16) 3. Paul Blavin 4. Deyanco Hardwick (BS ’16) 5. Paula McLain (MFA ’96) 6. Drew Walker (AB ’16) 7. Joan E. Evans (AB ’87) 8. Jonathan Kris (AB ’16) 9. Alicia Mancio (AB ’16)

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CHAMPS FOR MOTT

DETROIT AREA | MAY 14–16, 2016 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS With the help of sponsors including Delta Air Lines and Lexus of Ann Arbor, the third annual CHAMPS event brought together more than 575 generous supporters, raising more than $561,500 for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan. The funds benefit the hospital-wide music therapy program and two critical research programs: the U-M Congenital Heart Center and the Charles Woodson Clinical Research Initiative.

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Guests joined celebrity chef Fabio Viviani of Bravo television’s “Top Chef” hit reality series on Saturday evening for a Culinary Gala held beneath the dramatically soaring ceilings of the Delta Air Lines hangar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Monday’s golf tournament took place at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

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Pictured here onstage and onscreen in the Delta hangar on Saturday evening, Culinary Gala event emcees—meteorologist Brandon Roux and weekday morning news anchor Rhonda Walker of WDIV-TV—thank the evening’s sponsors, chefs, and guests for being champions for Mott by supporting this fundraising effort.

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Gala guests were treated to a video featuring Mott’s own Dr. Matt Sampson enjoying a day out with five Mott patients.

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FOOD ALLERGY SPRING LUNCHEON

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN | APRIL 20, 2016 KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB The annual Food Allergy Spring Luncheon raises funds for food allergy research and increases awareness of this potentially life-threatening condition that affects 15 million Americans. Hosted by the U-M Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center, the luncheon raised over $200,000 in support of comprehensive care, education, and research to improve quality of life and ultimately find a cure.

The event was emceed by Sandra Ali, news anchor for Detroit’s WDIV-TV.

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1. Sandra Ali 2. Doreen Hermelin 3. Mary H. Weiser, Cate Weiser 4. Susan Collins, dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy; Dr. James R. Baker, Jr. (MedFellowship ’89), director of the Food Allergy Center; Ambassador Ronald Weiser (ret.) (BBA ’66) 5. Event Co-Chairs Stacy Klein (AB ’89), Hilary Golden, Marla Karimipour (AB ’97) 6. Kristina and Shay Berger 7. Catherine Forbes, Constance Jacob

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6. Frank Newman, David Newman (SMTD Class of 2018) 7. Justin Rose 8. David Schostak (AB ’78), Jeffrey and Rachel Schostak, Elise Schostak (BFA ’81), Bobby and Nancy Schostak, Michael (BS ’03) and Rebecca Schostak (BSN ’03), Lynn and Harvey Rubin, Arlene and Asher Tilchin (JD ’49), Adam Rubin (AB ’05), Lauren Kepes (MSW ’14), Mark Schostak (AB ’84)

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AN EVENING OF ART + SCIENCE

DETROIT | APRIL 21, 2016 | MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT This annual gala and auction raises funds for the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute’s Emerging Scholars Program, which provides grants to junior medical faculty.

Showcased at the event were works of art based on the lifesaving medical research of the Taubman Scholars. These physician-researchers were paired with some of the region’s most talented artists to explore the process of creativity in both the studio and laboratory.

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1. Portrait of the late A. Alfred Taubman (Taubman College ’48, LLD Hon ’91), namesake of the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute; Peter and Danialle Karmanos 2. Eva Feldman (PhD ’79, MD ’83), the Russell N. DeJong Professor of Neurology and director of the Taubman Institute; Robert Taubman 3. Artist Bryant Tillman 4. Gayle Taubman Kalisman (BFA ’74, TeachCert ’74) 5. Artist Allie McGhee 6. Taubman Scholar Charles F. Burant, the Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Professor of Metabolism and professor of internal medicine and molecular and integrative physiology; artist Scott Hocking

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WILLIAM L. CLEMENTS LIBRARY REOPENING

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ANN ARBOR | APRIL 11, 2016 | CLEMENTS LIBRARY

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1. Mark Dimunation 2. John Axe (AB ’60) 3. Joan and Norman Wilson, William Wallace 4. President Mark Schlissel; J. Kevin Graffagnino, director of the William L. Clements Library; Christy Finkenstaedt (LSA Class of 2018); Peter Heydon (AM ’63, PhD ’72), chair of the Clements Library Associates Board of Governors 5. Peter and Cynthia Motzenbecker, David Tinder (BS ’49) 6. (Back row, from left) Mike Finkenstaedt, Will Shepard, Susan Finkenstaedt, Jessie Shepard, Kate Finkenstaedt; (second row, from left) Bill Shepard, Pam Hart; (front row, from left) Lindsay Finkenstaedt, Christy Finkenstaedt (LSA Class of 2018), Lily Shepard, Sam Shepard, Charlie Shepard

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After a 2.5 year, $17 million renovation and expansion, the William L. Clements Library held a grand reopening and ribbon cutting. Guests were toured of the building and heard from keynote speaker Mark Dimunation, chief of special collections at the U.S. Library of Congress. Among those in attendance were representatives of the Avenir Foundation and great-and great-great-grandchildren (in photo 6, above) of the building’s benefactor William L. Clements, an 1882 U-M alumnus and former Regent of the University.

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Watch a video about the William L. Clements Library at ldrsnb.st/ClementsLibrary

MICHIGAN SEMINARS IN FLORIDA

NAPLES, FLORIDA | FEBRUARY 24, 2016 | THE RITZ-CARLTON BEACH RESORT Alumni and friends in southwest Florida joined U-M faculty, students, and leadership for a day of inspiration, insights, and conversation.

1. Bill Colburn, communications associate professor emeritus and former Michigan Debate director 2. Curtis Mack (LLM ’73) 3. Teresa Sebastian (BGS ’78) 4. President Mark Schlissel, Family Medicine Professor Philip Zazove, Brian Seidenberg (AB ’05), Kathleen Mele (BSEd ’75, TeachCert ’75, AM ’78) 5. Carolyn Ulanski, Tom Ulanski (BBA ’64, TeachCert ’64, AM ’66) 6. Sheldon Robertson (BSEComp ’89)

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GRAND RAPIDS REGENTS’ RECEPTION

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | MAY 18, 2016 | THE AMWAY GRAND PLAZA HOTEL Alumni, donors, and friends gathered in Grand Rapids for a reception with the Board of Regents and President Mark Schlissel. In advance of the Regents’ Meeting the following day, members of the West Michigan Campaign Leadership Council welcomed the board for a gala in the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Ballroom. The occasion marked an opportunity for west Michigan donors to reunite with the regents and with President Schlissel, who updated attendees on current university initiatives.

1. David G. Frey 2. Regent Shauna Ryder Diggs (BS ’91, MD ’94, MedRes ’98) 3. Mike J. Jandernoa (BBA ’72) 4. Brad Mathis (AB ’92, MPP ’95, MHSA ’95); Anthony King (BS ’87, MHSA ’90) and Lisa Oliver-King; Martha E. Pollack, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs 5. John (BS ’57) and Nancy (BMus ’59, TeachCert ’59) Edleman 6. Jack Nichols (JD ’62); Alec Gallimore, the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering, the Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Professor, and an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in aerospace engineering

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PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTIONS IN TEXAS President Mark Schlissel journeyed south to the Lone Star State, where he was welcomed by alumni, donors, and friends for a presidential reception in Houston and a meeting with the Houston Campaign Leadership Council. The following day, Wolverines from the Dallas-Fort Worth area gathered to greet the president at the C.R. Smith Museum. At each stop, the president updated attendees on university initiatives, including plans for the Wolverine Pathways and HAIL scholarship programs.

DALLAS-FORT WORTH | FEBRUARY 2, 2016 AMERICAN AIRLINES C.R. SMITH MUSEUM

HOUSTON | FEBRUARY 1, 2016 | THE HOUSTONIAN

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1. Jesse Ortega (BS ’06), Adelaide Ortega, Megan Ortega (BS ’08, MS ’08) 2. Hague Bing (MBA ’93) 3. Kim Mai Newsome (BSECiv ’05, MEng ’05) 4. William Royston and Emily Mobley (ABEd ’64, TeachCert ’64, AMLS ’67) 5. George Pilko (BSEChE ’71, MBA ’73) 6. Crystal Ashby (AB ’83), Elizabeth Campbell (JD ’78)

1. President Schlissel; Brian Levine (BS ’95), president of the University of Michigan Club of Dallas 2. Bruce Moore (BGS ’84, BSEChE ’84), Bob Grimmer (BSEEE ’66) 3. Mattie Peterson Compton (JD ’76) 4. Beverly Goulet (AB ’76, JD ’79) 5. Derek Kerr (BSEAero ’86, MBA ’91) 6. Phil Dawson (BBA ’93)

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BINGHAM FARMS, MICHIGAN | JUNE 22, 2016 THE ILITCH RESIDENCE

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GROLIER CLUB EVENT

NEW YORK | MAY 9, 2016 | THE GROLIER CLUB

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An event celebrating the William L. Clements Library— hosted by both the library and the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies—brought people who love everything about books to the Grolier Club. As the oldest existing bibliophilic club of North America, the setting provided the perfect backdrop for an event honoring a library that houses extensive collections of early American history and culture.

1. Cheryl Hurley (AM ’71), Carolyn Ouderkirk (AM ’71) 2. Carol Fierke, dean of Rackham Graduate School, vice provost for academic affairs, and the Jerome and Isabella Karle Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry; Gerald Ouderkirk (AB ’65, MBA ’69) 3. Phillip Winegar and Caroline Rubinstein, Nancy Quaife (AB ’66, AM ’67, TeachCert ’68, JD ’78) 4. Rob Holmen and Amanda Grove Holmen 5. Gilbert and Doris Meister 6. Scott Greenbaum, John Lummis (JD ’82); J. Kevin Graffagnino, director of the William L. Clements Library 7. Peter Heydon (AM ’63, PhD ’72), chair of the Clements Library Associates Board of Governors; Sergio Perosa 8. John and Cynthia (PhD ’77) Cross

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University Regents and President Mark Schlissel joined supporters of U-M and the Southeast Michigan Student Support Initiative for an evening reception featuring special guest Jim Harbaugh (AB ’86), the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach. In the past year, 7,000 donors from 10 southeast Michigan counties contributed $36.3 million to support U-M students.

1. Warde Manuel (BGS ’90, MSW ’93, MBA ’05), the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics 2. A. George Dass (BS ’85, MD ’87) 3. Mary L. Petrovich (BSEIO ’85) 4. Nita Kulkarni (BS ’92, MD ’95), Deven Mukkamala 5. Regent Laurence B. Deitch (AB ’69, JD ’72), Regent Michael J. Behm (AB ’89), Regent Shauna Ryder Diggs (BS ’91, MD ’94, MedRes ’98), Coach Jim Harbaugh, Regent Denise D. Ilitch (AB ’77), Regent Mark J. Bernstein (AB ’93, JD ’96, MBA ’96), Regent Andrew C. Richner (BBA ’82, JD ’86)

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LIVINGSTON AWARDS LUNCHEON

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NEW YORK | JUNE 8, 2016 THE YALE CLUB

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CEW MULLIN WELCH LECTURE ANN ARBOR | MARCH 29, 2016 | MICHIGAN UNION

Detroit native Florine Mark—founder, CEO, and president of Weight Watchers Group Inc.—anchored a multigenerational panel of women entrepreneurs sharing insights into starting and building a business. The late Frances Daseler (ABEd ’50, TeachCert ’50) and Marjorie Jackson (NursDiploma ’44, AB ’48, MS ’65) founded the lecture in 1989 at the Center for the Education of Women (CEW). Honoring their sister, the late Elizabeth Charlotte Mullin Welch (AB ’39), the lecture brings to campus women who exemplify her creativity, strength of character, and vision.

This year’s luncheon honoring journalists under the age of 35 for outstanding achievements in local, national, and international reporting heralded the July 1 retirement of Charles Eisendrath (AM ’65), founding director of the Livingston Awards and director of the Knight-Wallace Fellowships for Journalists. Lynette Clemetson (KWF ’10) was named Wallace House director. The 2016 Richard M. Clurman Award for mentoring went to Eisendrath, whose mentor as a young journalist at Time-Life was award namesake Richard M. Clurman.

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1. (Back row, from left) Nathaniel Lash, recipient for local reporting; Daniel Wagner and Mike Baker, recipients for national reporting; (front row, from left) Michael LaForgia and Lisa Gartner, recipients for local reporting; Charles Eisendrath; Adrian Chen, recipient for international reporting 2. Livingston judge Dean Baquet 3. Lynette Clemetson (KWF ’10) 4. Livingston judge Ken Auletta, Charles Eisendrath 5. Stephen E. Henderson (AB ’92), Gail Gibson (KWF ’06), Eric Strauss (KWF ’15)

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Read the award-winning stories at ldrsnb.st/Livingston2016

1. Panelists (from left): Former CEW Director Gloria D. Thomas (PhD ’04), Tanya Allen, Florine Mark, Amy Cell (BBA ’91, MBA ’95) 2. Gloria Thomas 3. Florine Mark 4. Peter Jackson (AB ’76, JD ’83), Marjorie Biel (BS ’14), Liz Jackson (Biel) (BSE Mat&MetE ’85), Genevieve Biel, Ruth Bartman (AB ’76, MFA ’80) 5. Shalini Augenstein, Virginia Nelson (MPH ’74, MedRes ’85)

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BENTLEY GRAND BARGAIN EVENT ANN ARBOR | APRIL 7, 2016 THE GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

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Guests of the U-M Bentley Historical Library gathered for dinner and a panel discussion featuring insights from insiders on the historic 2014 approval of the $816 million Grand Bargain. This unlikely deal preserved the treasures of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) and protected the retirement funds of Detroit city workers. President Mark Schlissel welcomed guests, and Bentley Historical Library Director Terrence J. McDonald—an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and professor of history—moderated the panel discussion.

1. (Back row, from left) Terrence J. McDonald, President Mark Schlissel, Kevyn Orr (AB ’79,

JD ’83), Mariam Noland; (front row, from left) Hon. Steven W. Rhodes (JD ’72), Hon. Gerald E. Rosen, Eugene Gargaro, Eugene Driker 2. Kevyn Orr (AB ’79, JD ’83), President Mark Schlissel and Monica Schwebs 3. Sophia Wolman (Law School Class of 2016); Jonathan Wolman; Cynthia H. Wilbanks (AB ’73, TeachCert ’73), vice president for government relations; Bentley Scholar Kaela Theut (College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Class of 2019) 4. Martha Darling, Richard Gutow (MD ’59, MedRes ’63, MS ’64) 5. Nancy (ABEd ’61, TeachCert ’61) and James (MD ’64, MedRes ’70) Stanley, founding director of the Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center and the Marion and David Handleman Professor of Vascular Surgery

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STUDENT DAY OF THANKS ANN ARBOR, DEARBORN, FLINT | MARCH 16, 2016 LOCATIONS ACROSS THREE CAMPUSES More than 5,000 students gathered at sites across the three campuses— Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint—to participate in the fifth annual Student Day of Thanks. There, they composed hand-written postcards with personal messages of thanks to alumni donors, recognizing their recent contributions. Students also learned about the impact of philanthropy on their U-M experience.

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CELEBRATING DONORS AND THEIR SCHOLARS

1. Gilbert Omenn, the Harold T. Shapiro Distinguished University Professor of Medicine 2. Alondra VergaraANN ARBOR | MARCH 19, 2016 Diaz, College of Engineering PIERPONT COMMONS Class of 2018; Christina Rosloniec 3. Gunalan Hundreds of U-M scholarship donors gathered for a Nadarajan, professor and seated luncheon and program with the students who benefit from their philanthropy. Students led interactive dean, Penny W. Stamps tours and talks throughout the studio spaces of the Penny School of Art and Design; W. Stamps School of Art and Design and the A. Alfred David Verdier (AB ’71, MD ’77) Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning.

4. Robert Fishman, professor and interim dean, A. Alfred Taubman College Take a look at additional photos of Architecture and Urban at ldrsnb.st/CDATS2016 Planning 5. Larry Weston

TOKYO | MAY 20–21, 2016 MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL AND THE TOKYO AMERICAN CLUB

U-M leaders and alumni came together in Tokyo for a weekend of celebration, marking the seventh annual Pan-Asia Alumni Reunion. Attendees reunited with classmates and enjoyed a thought-provoking symposium covering a wide range of topics, with words from Andrew Martin, dean of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; Mark D. West, dean of the Law School; and Martin Philbert, dean of the School of Public Health.

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1. Valerie Lau and Choon-Peng Ng (MBA ’04) 2. Mike Nishio (MBA ’11), Hiroko Mizuno (MBA ’07), Jane Chen (MBA ’10), Ken Muro (MBA ’14), David Yomogida (MBA ’13) 3. Fred Lui (BS ’79, MArch ’81), Stephen Lo (MBA ’01) 4. Rutgers Chow (BS ’82) 5. Dean Martin Philbert 6. Jennifer Igawa (AB ’85, AM ’86), Hiroko Mizuno (MBA ’07)

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STUDENT SUPPORT TOUR

support LSA students studying abroad for a semester or more.

In December, the couple renewed their commitment.

NATIONWIDE | MAY–JUNE 2016 U-M students spoke at events nationwide on how student support—the top priority of the Victors for Michigan campaign—is shaping their U-M experience, and how friends and alumni can make a profound and vital impact in this area. Featured speakers also included Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09) of Avon, Colorado. He is vice chair of the campaign’s national leadership board and chair of campaign fundraising for both student support and the U-M Health System.

Friends of U-M from the Pittsburgh area gathered on May 2 at Eleven Contemporary Kitchen in Pittsburgh; those from around Columbus, Ohio, met on May 3 at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio; and friends in the Cleveland area convened on May 4 at the home of Scott Wolstein (JD ’77) in Hunting Valley, Ohio. On May 19, Val (ABEd ’65, TeachCert ’65, AM ’76) and Bill (BSE Ae&Astr E ’65, MBA ’67, MS ’68, PhD ’69) Hall and the Chicago Campaign Leadership Council hosted an event at the Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, Illinois.

The tour culminated with an event on June 11 in Los Angeles (pictured here) in the William E. Connor Pavilion at the newly remodeled Petersen Automotive Museum.

1. Guests mingle on the terrace 2. Guests listen to speakers 3. Steve Dubin (AB ’85) and Brenda Ellerin (BBA ’85) 4. Chris (’03) and Courtney Perry 5. Leslee and Michael (AB ’60) Perlstein 6. Rich Rogel 7. Bob Pierce (AB ’83), Susan B. Meyer (BBA ’89, MAcc ’89), Sabrina Lieberman (LSA Class of 2018)

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TRUE BLUE BY EVERY MEASURE Twenty-four. That’s the number of Michigan shirts owned by the two sons, ages 6 and 8, of Richard Chisholm (AB ’92) and Lois Perrin. “It’s a very ‘Go Blue!’ household,” said Perrin, whose sister and greatuncle attended Michigan; her niece attends currently.

That particular metric is just one of many ways to gauge the couple’s passion for Michigan. Other ways include their enthusiastic service on the Los Angeles Campaign Leadership Council and longtime dedication to supporting U-M students.

Chisholm knows firsthand the significance that support for students can have. A graduate of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), he could not have attended U-M without financial aid and grants.

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Even given his family’s financial constraints, Chisholm was able to spend a defining senior year abroad at the London School of Economics before graduating from U-M. “I remember the day I was going to head off to London, still nervous about how all the money was going to work,” Chisholm said. “Michigan handed me a check for living expenses, and I certainly—London being a very expensive city—needed every last dollar.

I just could not have had that experience without the generosity of Michigan.”

Determined to pay it forward, he and Perrin established the Chisholm Family Global Travel Fund in 2009 to

Their passion for Michigan also extends to athletics. They generously supported the renovation of Schembechler Hall in 2013. Chisholm spends up to 20 minutes each day reading updates on Michigan Athletics. And as if that’s not enough, “he dressed as Jim Harbaugh for Halloween,” Perrin said.

Along with his degree from U-M, Chisholm holds a J.D. from the University of CaliforniaHastings. He serves as a partner at Evolution Capital Management with—not surprisingly— an international focus.

Perrin holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a law degree from the University of Southern California. She retired in January after 20 years as a practicing attorney— including, most recently, 12 years as legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii.

The couple regularly attends U-M events such as the one at the Petersen on June 11. “The best part is getting together and sharing this wonderful love for the university, these great experiences, and this incredible loyalty to the university,” Chisholm said.

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Commencement: [Ann Arbor] Michigan Photography, Eric Bronson; [Dearborn] Millard Berry; [Flint] Scott Galvin. Blavin Scholars Commencement Celebration: Michigan

OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY DEVELOPEMENT 3003 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1288

Michael J. Behm, Grand Blanc

Photography, Austin Thomason. Food Allergy Spring Luncheon: Lisa Vreede. Art +

Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor

Science: Courtesy of the Taubman Institute. William L. Clements Library Reopening:

Laurence B. Deitch, Bloomfield Hills

Michigan Photography, Austin Thomason. Michigan Seminars in Florida: Mark

Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe

Elias. Grolier Club Event: Star Black Photography. Presidential Receptions in Texas:

Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms

[Houston] Thomas B. Shea; [Dallas] DTX Media. Grand Rapids Regents’ Reception:

Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor

Rex Larsen. A Celebration of Student Support: Lisa Vreede. Pan-Asia Alumni Reunion:

Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park

Mr. Iwashita (courtesy of the University of Michigan Alumni Association in Japan)

Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor

and Eun Ja Yu. Livingston Awards Luncheon: Lisa Berg. Bentley Grand Bargain Event:

Mark S. Schlissel, ex officio

Lon Horwedel. Student Day of Thanks: Michigan Photography, Daryl Marshke. CEW Mullin Welch Lecture: Michigan Photography, Austin Thomason. Celebrating Donors and Their Scholars: Lon Horwedel. Student Support Tour: [Los Angeles] Mike Ditz.

Chisholm/Perrin portrait: Mike Ditz.