Shipherd's Record President's Annual Report - Winter 2019

The Alumni Magazine of Olivet College | Winter 2019

Shipherd’s RECORD

FEATURES Shipherd’s Record is named in memory of “Father” John J. Shipherd, who established Olivet College in 1844. The magazine is published three times annually for Olivet College alumni and friends.

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Trophies Collect Dust, but Relationships Last

Residential Community’s Growth Fosters Meaningful Relationships

MAGAZINE STAFF Rachael Cieslik Senior Communications Specialist Lisa Collins Graphic Designer & Brand Manager Taylor Gorr ’16 Content Specialist Myles Harper Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Engagement

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Service Learning by the Numbers

Study Abroad Experiences Open Students’ Eyes to World Diversity

B.J. Hull Vice President for Advancement Michele McCauley Executive Director of Communications & Marketing Samantha Pearl ’00 Director of Alumni Engagement Austin Schippers Digital & Social Media Coordinator

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Growth of Non-traditional Student Opportunities

New Technology Brings Music to Life

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS Terry Donnelly ’68 Caitlin Lengerich Ben Rosenstock

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Lifetime Giving Societies 2020 Campaign Honor Roll

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Olivet College’s mission is to provide an education that enriches lives intellectually, morally and spiritually to a diverse campus community. Having attained these qualities through their educational experiences at Olivet, our hope is that our graduates will embody the “divine art and science of doing good to others,” as stated by the College’s founding fathers in 1844.

Olivet College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College, in its employment, student admissions, recruitment, and personnel policies and practices, will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, color, sex, gender identity, disability or disability status, height, weight, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, military or veteran status or sexual orientation.

Dear Friends: Over the course of the last decade, we have made great strides in our commitment to create a more vibrant, engaging and sustaining Olivet College through our Charting the Course to 2020 and Beyond strategic plan. Now that it’s almost 2020, we’re nearing the end of this journey and readying ourselves for the next, but the latter must wait for another time.

This special issue looks back on our journey together, taking stock of our achievements. Many of you have followed our progress along the way — the milestones and successes that have reshaped the future of Olivet College and how the world sees us.

Some of these stories will be familiar and are worth celebrating again. Others may be new; I hope they’ll give you a better understanding of your college and all we’ve achieved together, as a college community.

One story you will find in this issue is a feature on how our football coaching staff, under the direction of Coach “Moose,” is committed to much more than wins on the field, and we’ve had plenty of those. Through mentorship and leadership development, our football program exemplifies our commitment to a relationship-based educational experience.

You’ll also find a feature on Abbie Slater, the 2019-20 Cutler Fellow in science, and her work on birds, habitat health and ecological indicators. I spent time with Abbie when I visited her and other students during a semester abroad in Mexico where she was bitten by the field research “bug.” She’s now using her acquired skills and passion for research on ecological health here in the Olivet area.

You’ll also find stories on our emerging adult professional programs in criminal justice and in nursing, along with features on our commitment to the Capital Region as the Lansing Promise’s preferred private college, community service programs and other exciting programs.

One of the pinnacle projects of the 2020 plan is the construction of a new student center that will serve as the center of a vibrant campus life experience. I’m pleased to announce that at its fall 2019 meeting, the Board of Trustees authorized the expenditure of the $1 million necessary to become construction-ready by late summer 2020. With its completion expected by late 2021, the new student center will become a much-needed resource for our entire campus community.

Finally, I extend my deepest appreciation for those who made it possible for us to transform this vision into a reality. Thank you to the alumni and friends, faculty and staff, foundations and businesses who have invested in Olivet College today and are allowing us to build a sustaining institution for the future.

With best regards and gratitude,

Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. President

“In these final stages of planning, prior to breaking ground, to see the student center become reality is incredibly exciting. Having a central hub on campus is one of the most important aspects for today’s students as they develop their own sense of belonging and community, factors we know from experience that are crucial for their overall success.”

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The basis of Olivet College’s guiding principle was established by the founders when they wrote, “We wish simply to do good to our students, by placing in their hands the means of intellectual, moral and spiritual improvement, and to teach them the divine art and science of doing good to others.”

The College’s strategic plan, Charting the Course for Olivet College 2020 and Beyond, defined eight key attributes that we believe are central to our success in the decades ahead and to remaining true to our mission. On the following pages, we share for each of these attributes just a few of the many personal stories that have been shaped in large part due to the achievement of our strategic plan goals. Through the realization of this strategic plan, we have ensured the effective and long-lasting ability to carry out our distinctive and important mission.

VALUES-BASED MISSION — Education for Individual and Social Responsibility

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VALUES - BAS ED MIS S ION For Head Coach Dan “Moose” Musielewicz, it’s about living out the W1N philosophy each and every day.

“W1N is everything. It’s written on my heart.

It’s written on my staff ’s hearts,” Musielewicz said. “It’s how we live and how we coach. It’s everything to us. We are blessed with the opportunity to use football to make a difference, and we take that opportunity.

“At the end of the day, W1N is our culture. We don’t just talk about it; we define it. We make sure that definition is known. It’s a belief system among a group of men and we hold each other accountable to it. We can lean on each other no matter what happens.”

The W1N motto is a key part of junior Andrew Campbell’s life, and he strives to meet that goal in everything he does.

“Coach Moose infused the W1N philosophy in my head from the beginning,” Campbell said. “It not only applies on the field, but off as well. ‘Win at everything you do.’ ‘Win each day,’ all the time, one day at a time. I apply that to my everyday living — winning a game, a practice, receiving an A on a test or assignment, winning at being a brother, son, boyfriend and uncle. It has shaped me into the person I am today and who I will become in the future.”

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Senior Daniel Waber agrees that the principle carries over into his everyday life. He believes that mentorship isn’t limited to the field, and the W1N culture drives stronger connections between studentathletes and coaches.

“The OC football team is unique in terms of mentorship because it is constant,” he said. “It doesn’t stop once you leave the locker room or coach’s office.

There is a constant standard being held throughout our academic and social lives, not only football.”

Campbell adds that mentorship is key when building a successful team and grooming successful men.

“Stronger connections between student-athletes and coaches lead to athletic progress and growth of both the players and coaches,” he said. “There is no foundation without strong relationships between coaches and players.”

INSPIRING SUCCESS Senior Noah McMinn is unique in that he has changed positions several times throughout his college career.

“Since I have been at Olivet, I have played five positions and had six position coaches,” McMinn said. “I have been very fortunate to work closely with six coaches. Each coach is different, but they all teach football and help develop young men at the same time.”

For Assistant Coach DeShawn Gilbert, mentoring is an opportunity for him to give back and provide encouragement just like he experienced.

“I was a student-athlete myself and if I didn’t have people around me supporting me and mentoring me, then I don’t know if I would be in the position I am in today,” Gilbert said.

“I want to see people be successful, and it brings me joy if I can help student-athletes in any way. The more we know about the student, the more we can help them become successful. The closer the relationship we build with them, the more he or she will open up and become comfortable with us helping them.”

“Stronger connections between student-athletes and coaches lead to athletic progress and growth of both the players and coaches.”

– Andrew Campbell, junior

WITH OPEN ARMS A Canadian international student, sophomore Chad Enwright experienced cultural changes when he came to Olivet. His coaches helped him acclimate to the College as he learned more about life in the United States.

“Every coach has been supportive with open arms about helping through any questions or concerns I have, and that is something I’ve always been grateful for,” Enwright said. “Our coaches do everything they can to make our players feel like they belong and that our team is their home away from home.

They make it very clear to us that they are always there for us, and having that connection with them makes playing for them so much easier and more meaningful.”

At Olivet, it’s all about family, and it’s no different on the football team.

“The coaches have all been fathers to me, and at the end of the day, no matter what, football aside, they are always there,” senior Tyler Bandy said.

Musielewicz simply sums up the importance of strong playercoach relationships.

“Accolades fade. Memories fade. Trophies collect dust, but relationships last.”

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CONSERVING THE WORLD AROUND US:

What One Student is Doing to Influence the Environment

BY TAYLOR GORR ’16

Senior Abigail Slater has completed three internships, spent countless hours in the classroom studying environmental science and biology, and traveled to Mexico for a guest semester at the Kino Bay Center, but she isn’t stopping there.

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This academic year, Slater is leading a research project to monitor birds in the Olivet area. With guidance from Leah Knapp, DVM, professor of biology, Slater is gathering field data, documenting her findings, drawing conclusions and identifying outcomes — giving her an unmatched, real-world research experience.

“In high school, I really enjoyed my science classes,” Slater said.

“I realized I didn’t want to sit in an office; I had a passion to work for the environment. I knew I could make a real difference in our world.”

Slater is doing just that. Her local research on birds will help identify the human impact on species and habitats, contribute to online databases and provide a baseline for future student research.

“Birds are well recognized as indicator species, acting as sentinels for environmental problems that threaten other species, including humans,” Knapp said. “Compared to other animals, birds are relatively easy to find and identify, making them very useful in monitoring environmental concerns and human impact on habitats.”

GETTING HANDS-ON To gather her data, Slater visits four collection sites each week, ranging from Olivet College’s Kirkelldel Biological Preserve to the downtown Olivet area, spending nearly an hour at every site documenting the birds she encounters by sight and sound.

Woodland songbirds are the focus of Slater’s research, including a variety of sparrows, woodpeckers, flycatchers, wrens and warblers.

S Senior Justin Lavin, left, with David Cutler ’65

“I’ve been working on the project since August 2019,” Slater said. “I worked with a professional ornithologist in one of my internships, so I was able to learn how to organize data and structure research.

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“The field research is really different than traditional homework.

It’s certainly not just sitting at a desk. I’m not just documenting birds; I’m also finding mushrooms, moss and other animals and taking photos. I’m gaining a better understanding of the environment all around, not just the bird population.”

Knapp gained experience in bird censusing at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and is thrilled to share her passion with Slater.

“Like Abbie, I am deeply dedicated to the understanding and protection of our environment, both here and worldwide — ‘think globally, act locally,’” Knapp said. “I am passionate about helping students learn about science, medicine/health and environment, which are all interwoven. Humans, as well as nature, are paying a steep price for our short-sightedness and carelessness in how we treat our resources, and we continue this at our own peril. I know Abbie embraces this concern and is focusing her career on it.”

ACTING LOCALLY, IMPACTING GLOBALLY After graduation, Slater plans to work as a field biologist with a special interest in endangered species. With the skills she’s learning through her research, Slater is confident she can make a difference.

“I’m not sure what results my study will have, but I am excited to see what I find,” Slater said. “Ecosystems are facing invasive species, human disturbances have a negative impact on wildlife and other variables affect the world around us. I hope to spread my knowledge to inspire other people to love the environment.”

Slater will compile her findings in the spring of 2020. In the meantime, Knapp and Slater are keeping a watchful eye for patterns and indicators in the research.

"We can't fix a problem if we don't understand it, so my goal is to help students understand what is happening to our environment and how it relates to them in everyday life and their future careers, no matter what field they go into,” Knapp said.

Slater’s research is made possible by the Cutler Fellowship. Created to honor alumnus Dave Cutler ‘65, the fellowship is awarded to a junior or senior who excels in math, science or computer science.

Students selected to receive this competitive merit award are required to submit a research proposal and make a substantial contribution in their field of study during their year as a fellow.

“The Cutler Fellowship helps students learn more about an area of particular interest and potentially contribute to the greater community and the learning of others,” Knapp said. “It's also a great confidence builder, allowing students to experience the ups and downs of a research project without too much pressure. Part of the Cutler Fellowship is learning from one's mistakes or being able to adjust techniques or approaches without serious consequences.

The Fellowship is as much or more about the learning process as it is the results of the research.”

Computer science and mathematics major Justin Lavin was also awarded the 2019-20 Cutler Fellowship. Lavin is studying the use of artificial intelligence in self-driving cars. Read more at www.olivetcollege.edu/srstories.

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OLIVET COLLEGE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND in Creating an Inclusive Community The Olivet College campus is a place where students can be themselves and thrive without judgement. This sentiment directly links to the Olivet College Compact which states, “I am responsible for treating all people with respect.”

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“Part of being an effective writing teacher is helping students see that they can trust you to tell you true things without worrying that they will be demeaned or belittled,” Hendershott-Kraetzer said. “If students are constantly on guard about what they reveal about themselves, they’ll never be as successful as they can be.”

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“The campus is students’ home away from home, and in some cases, Olivet is their home. We want our students to thrive and reach their fullest potential, and everyone should feel safe in the environment in which they live, learn and play,” said Linda Logan, Ph.D., vice president and chief inclusion officer and professor of sociology and anthropology. “I am pleased to share that each year, based on surveys, our students’ perceptions of feeling safe on campus are consistently ranked high.”

“When students can be themselves without fear of judgment, authenticity develops,” Joey Shepherd, academic accommodations coordinator, echoed. “Olivet educates students to become globally thoughtful, accepting individuals. Olivet supports student expression and the ongoing quest for self-awareness and self-acceptance.”

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Sophomore Dennis “DJ” Vore serves as an advocate for inclusivity and president of Common Ground, a studentled organization dedicated to raising awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community.

“Acceptance and inclusivity played a huge role when it came to my college decision,” Vore said. “I am a gay male who wears makeup and women's clothing. The people who I grew up with in my hometown accepted me, but I wondered how it would be to attend a school where I didn’t know anyone. I knew going to Olivet would help increase awareness of people like me, and I would be accepted.”

Olivet’s mission does not just define how it provides a welcoming and inclusive campus; it’s also about why.

In the classroom, Professor of Humanities Kirk Hendershott-Kraetzer, Ph.D., fosters a culture of trust and deters judgment.

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As students learn and grow in an environment of support and acceptance, Logan notes they will also become responsible citizens who confidently spread values of inclusion.

“Olivet College students are our future,” Logan said. “As demonstrated by our numerous successful graduates that are leaders, when we teach them well, they will lead the way. The college experience is a big part in that developmental process because Olivet provides a safe place for students to take chances, explore the unknown, serve others, implement ideas and collaborate with peers. As a result, our students graduate with a good sense of self and community and use it to change the world.”

THE OLIVET COLLEGE COMPACT “We aim to create a positive and inclusive campus culture celebrating both the individual and cultural differences which make each of us unique and the similarities which bond us together. We recognize the need to seek to understand others as the first step to developing mutual understanding, caring and respect.”

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VIBRANT CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY LIFE

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BY TAYLOR GORR ’16

ROZNOWSKI LEARNING COMMONS

Provides a Social Learning Experience for Students College libraries often serve as a hub for student learning and collaboration, and Olivet College’s Burrage Library is no exception. The Roznowski Learning Commons, located on the lower level of Burrage Library, is equipped with updated technology, state-of-the-art study resources and meeting rooms, making it a staple in a positive student experience. The space merges the social and intellectual interests of Olivet College students in an environment that infuses presentation, research and learning technologies into a contemporary space.

Thanks to a lead gift from Steve ’82 and Melinda (Strother) ’82 Roznowski, the lower level of Burrage Library was transformed in 2015 to provide a complete social learning experience for Olivet College students. The Roznowskis credit Olivet College for helping them develop the building blocks to learn. When the couple thought about helping others, their relationships with friends and professors from Olivet stood out.

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“It took a while for me to embrace the responsibility and opportunity to assist my alma mater philanthropically,” Steve said. “After spending time getting to know President Corey and his staff, and getting comfortable with the vision for Olivet’s future, it suddenly seemed like something I not only should do, but I wanted to do. Once we were shown the idea for the Roznowski Learning Commons, it was a no-brainer. Melinda and I both immediately saw the need for the project and strongly identified with the value of a ‘learning commons’ space to help students get the most of what Olivet has to offer.

It’s been a very rewarding partnership.”

“So much of the value of the college experience comes from interacting with and learning from others, and this requires comfortable, inspiring places and spaces for collaboration, discussion and just casual interaction,” Melinda said. “We love the way the new commons is incorporated into the iconic library, bringing Olivet’s past and present together in a way that we hope inspires today’s students and faculty to challenge each other to be their best.”

POSITIVE EFFECTS ON THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Senior Katie Priest credits the Roznowski Learning Commons in helping her create successful group projects and more.

“The Roznowski Learning Commons is important because it allows students to have access to comfortable meeting areas and open concept study spaces,” Priest said. “I like the separate conference rooms the most. They’re great for group projects or practicing presentations for classes because they have the large TV monitors that you can connect your own laptop to.”

Junior Sidney McIntosh also emphasizes that the Roznowski Learning Commons is particularly useful for professional interviews.

“In the conference rooms, I am able to set up Skype interviews in a professional and functional space,” McIntosh said. “This is great for students who are applying to jobs or internships. The Roznowski Learning Commons is also open late, which helps me study on my own schedule.

Students have access to all the technology and space needed to be successful.”

Senior Keyon Rainey notes the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere in the Roznowski Learning Commons offers more than just a space to do homework.

“The Roznowski Learning Commons is also a great space to host student activities,” Rainey said. “There are many comfortable chairs perfect for watching your favorite show or just relaxing outside of your dorm room.”

The Roznowski Learning Commons has become a prominent area on the Olivet College campus. Students, faculty and staff alike note the space’s positive benefits and the new experiences it provides.

In addition to the Roznowski Learning Commons, the Burrage Library is also home to a unique piece of Olivet College’s history.

Recently, local historian and art enthusiast Ed Bentley donated a painting by Sara Benedict to the College. Benedict is a member of Olivet College’s first graduating class in 1863, which was comprised of three women.

The painting exemplifies Olivet’s commitment to preserving and sharing the College’s legacy and serves as a symbol of how Olivet values brilliance and vibrancy inside and outside its buildings.

“When I learned of the painting’s history, I knew I had to make sure it went to Olivet College,” Bentley said. “I couldn’t think of any other place that would appreciate it for what it is. It’s more than just a painting of fruit. It’s a reminder of her talent and what she was able to accomplish.”

Currently, the painting is displayed in the Women’s Leadership Institute Conference Room, a space used to facilitate leadership development programs for students.

“The Women’s Leadership Institute is honored to host Sara Benedict’s painting in our space,” said Jamilia Johnson, Women’s Leadership Institute coordinator. “Sara was a resilient and driven woman, placing higher education as a priority in her life. She is a wonderful role model for today’s students.”

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GREEK LIFE ENCOURAGES BETTERMENT

S Sisters of the Sigma Beta and Soronian sororities recently teamed up for Service Day.

With core values that focus on brotherhood, sisterhood, growth and service learning, Greek life plays an important role for many students on college campuses across the country. At Olivet College, 171 students make up the 11 Greek houses, which include the oldest all-female literary society in the nation and the first coeducational literary/social society in the nation. All of the Greek societies are local organizations founded at Olivet, and some are over 100 years old.

Greek life fosters a sense of family for many students, encouraging strong relationships with not only their Greek family, but with the College itself. Students that join Greek life have a higher tendency to return to campus for social and sporting events and have a higher likelihood of investing in the College, ensuring the continued growth and betterment of the institution for years to come.

Junior Katie Murphy, president of Sigma Beta sorority, shared that her passion for Greek life stems from the sense of sisterhood and family.

“Being part of my sorority means being part of a family — it’s a bunch of girls going through the ups and downs of college together,” Murphy said. “I have a family to lean on and people that will be there for me for life. The bonds

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we create with our brothers and sisters are so incredible and powerful.”

Yet, for some students, the sisterhood or brotherhood is just one appealing aspect of Greek life, and instead, they find themselves drawn to the service aspect that is instilled in every sorority and fraternity. Their desire to join Greek life is fueled by their drive to give back to the community.

Murphy has led Sigma Beta in many community service activities, such as a teddy bear drive for children in Child Protective Services and a tea fundraiser at the SIREN/Eaton Shelter. For Fall Service Day, Sigma Beta partnered with Soronian to clean the Conservatory parking lot, and at Homecoming, they sold bracelets for breast cancer awareness. The sorority also participates in the annual Charlotte CROP Walk.

The Charlotte CROP Walk is a fundraiser dedicated to ending hunger both locally and internationally. As a collective, members of Greek life at Olivet contribute their time and talents to this cause by raising funds, helping the organizers with day-of event details, cheering on walkers and participating in the walk themselves. For over 10 years, Greek life students have continued to work the Charlotte CROP Walk, helping ensure its success in the community.

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S Brothers of the Kappa Sigma Alpha fraternity, left, and Phi Alpha Pi fraternity, right.

In addition to the Charlotte CROP Walk, students participate in an annual Greek service trip to Port Austin. All students pledging to one of the 11 Greek houses attend this trip with a few active members from each house. While on the service trip, students work on a variety of projects, such as helping individuals in their homes or volunteering at historical centers and libraries.

Being a part of something bigger than oneself was a huge driving force in encouraging Donyale “Don” Griffin to join Greek life. Griffin now serves as president of Alpha Xi Omega, also known as “ELITE.” “ELITE focuses on creating a better understanding among all students at Olivet in the areas of diversity and multicultural awareness,” Griffin said. “I was passionate about joining a group that holds itself to a different standard to maintain that status of ELITE. My passion for Greek life is the result of belonging to a community of selfless individuals within organizations who are focused on the development of themselves.” Being a member of Greek life, for Griffin, is a continuous balance of holding oneself to a higher standard while having fun at the same time.

Jason Meadows ’03, associate dean of student engagement, is proud of the progress Greek life has made at Olivet. He believes their focus on philanthropy and fostering deeper relationships with members is helping to create a stronger connection to the College. “I encourage students considering Greek life to attend

“My passion for Greek life is the result of belonging to a community of selfless individuals within organizations who are focused on the development of themselves.”

– Donyale “Don” Griffin, ELITE informational sessions and engage with current members in order to ‘find the right fit.’”

According to Murphy, joining her sorority was the best decision she’s ever made. “I’m passionate about Greek life because it is my everything,” Murphy said. “It has made me grow in so many ways I never thought I could. It’s a true blessing. It’s a strong, loving community no matter which house you’re a part of. We are all Greeks and we all have each other. It’s just love, pride and family.”

Greek life at Olivet College is more than an extracurricular activity; it’s an opportunity to join something collective, focused on the betterment of its members and the community as a whole. It’s an opportunity to engage with community members and give back. Being a part of Greek life means joining a family that will be yours for life.

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RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY’S

GROWTH FOSTERS Meaningful Relationships

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Olivet College prides itself on providing a relationship-based education. The principle extends past the classroom, as is the case with Doug Reynolds, maintenance tradesperson, and senior Blake Johnson. Last summer, Johnson worked with Reynolds on campus, and they formed a solid relationship transcending the typical boss-worker archetype.

“Once we opened up, it went from a boss-to-worker relationship to a friend-to-friend relationship,” Johnson said. “It even goes past working together. In the summer, I had nothing but rice and ketchup to eat, so Doug gave me food that lasted me until my next paycheck. I try to pay back the favor by being there anytime he calls and needs my help. I like to think we are pretty good pals.”

Reynolds expressed the importance of forming meaningful relationships with students.

“Most of my students, especially Blake, I can count on if I need someone,” Reynolds said. “When I’m in a pinch — even if it’s something as simple as needing someone to help lift something heavy — Blake will be there in two minutes.

“The students are like my kids. I’m all about family. This whole place is family. It’s the whole reason I’m here. Without relationships, it wouldn’t be as fun. It wouldn’t be as personal.

Maybe some students will look at us as parents away from home and look up to us.”

Johnson echoes Reynolds’ views on Olivet’s family-like atmosphere, stressing that campus feels more welcoming thanks to the support of role models.

“The people who work in maintenance here are awesome — every one of them,” Johnson said. “For this reason, I think students and those guys should have a great relationship. The maintenance crew makes it feel like home because they help us like we are their kids or siblings.”

Reynolds emphasizes that relationships between his coworkers also contribute to the vibrancy of the residential community.

“My coworkers and I are like brothers and sisters,” Reynolds said.

“We all know that if someone needs something, someone will be there. All I have to do is call and they’re there. We have such a great maintenance team. We all love each other.

“If you’re having a struggle outside of here, we have your back.

If you have something going on at home, we’re there to help you and listen to you.”

Reynolds has shared not only his technical expertise with Johnson, but also life lessons.

“Most importantly is what Doug has taught me about life. He has always preached about family being the most important thing and he lives that every day. His family is everything to him. I like to think I get that treatment from him as well. Doug’s work ethic is unmatched, and every day he tells me, ‘If we don’t do it, no one else will.’ This is something we joke about, but I really do say it to myself every time I want to give up on a chore or homework.

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residence halls, a place where relationships of all types can form and grow.

“Doug is one of the best people I have ever met. If he can do something for someone, he will. My grandfather, who died when I was a senior in high school, is my absolute hero. Behind him, Doug is a very close second place in the best people I know.”

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UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE at Olivet College and Around the World Four years ago, the Olivet College Difference Maker program launched. In just a short time, it has become an expansive program impacting the lives of dozens of students and countless communities across the country.

Difference Makers are students from all backgrounds who are united by one goal: service to the community. This goal comes directly from the third principle of the Olivet College Compact, “I am responsible for service to Olivet College and the larger community.”

Difference Makers play a large role in the longstanding tradition of Service Day at Olivet. The event occurs once per semester, and it is an opportunity for all students, staff and faculty to volunteer on a local service project created by students. On this day, Difference Makers orchestrate many projects, from spreading mulch at the park downtown to making blankets for a children’s center.

“Service Day is a great opportunity for Olivet College students to give back to our community, but we do not stop there,” said Jacob Richards ’18, community service coordinator and director of the Difference Maker program. “Difference Makers can be seen volunteering all around our country. Within the last school year, Difference Makers were rebuilding churches in North Carolina, repairing roofs in Florida, distributing food to the hungry in Tennessee and assisting families in Puerto Rico as they recover from Hurricane Maria.”

During service learning projects, Difference Makers are not only having a positive impact on the lives of others, they are also learning how to be resilient in the face of tragedy. Richards

“Difference Makers walk away from this program empowered by knowing that if tragedy were to make an appearance in their lives, recovery is possible.”

– Jacob Richards ’18 notes Difference Makers are often exposed to social issues, like hunger and poverty. Through the eyes of local residents, students have also heard firsthand accounts of natural disasters stripping communities of electricity or families stranded in dangerous floodwaters.

“Difference Makers witness the ugly face of tragedy in many forms and they take a stand against it,” Richards said.

“They hear shocking stories from people all over the country, they empathize with these people, and then they make a difference. They feed the hungry, they rebuild destroyed homes and they see the devastation, but more importantly, they are part of the recovery. Difference Makers walk away from this program empowered by knowing that if tragedy were to make an appearance in their lives, recovery is possible.”

Olivet College is committed to providing service learning opportunities to all students. These high-impact experiences are crucial for growth and the strengthening of communities near and far.

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BY TERRY DONNELLY ’68

SERVICE LEARNING BY THE NUMBERS Since its founding in 1844, Olivet College has been dedicated to service in the community. In 1994, the Olivet Plan only strengthened the College’s dedication to service learning, and the numbers to support it include 67, 37 and 26. Mike Fales ’75, director of service learning and campus ministries and assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies and religion, reports 67 weekend service trips, 37 all-campus Service Days and 26 Alternative Spring Break trips. Add to that 15 December disaster relief trips, eight Greek service days and seven international trips with service components, and it becomes clear how pervasive service learning opportunities are at Olivet.

Rico, where families had been without electricity for eight months.

Spring trips in May have been a combination of cultural awareness and service to Peru, Mexico, Jamaica, South Africa and Costa Rica.

The numbers continue to build.

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Richards shares a story that serves as a poignant example of why service learning programs are so important. “The tragic story of a single mom from Houston, Texas, whose husband was killed in a gruesome accident impacted many of us.” Struggling, she eventually gained stability by working three jobs while attending school. At long-last, she graduated and bought a house for her daughter and herself. Three months later, before getting completely settled, the floods created by Hurricane Harvey destroyed her new house. Lacking flood insurance, the family lost everything they had worked so hard to accomplish. Student volunteers were able to repair the house and return the small family to their home.

Studying service learning numbers continues to be impressive.

The December 2019 service trip completely filled just one minute after registration opened. And, 4% of the entire student body participated in an Alternative Spring Break trip this year — two groups of 20 volunteered for relief service in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Holly Hill, Florida.

Jacob Richards ’18, community service coordinator and director of the Difference Maker program, heralds Olivet’s student volunteers: “While 4% may sound small, I have doubt that many other colleges or universities could reach that percentage. Olivet students love to serve.”

Service is widely diverse in both location and duration. Projects have fanned out across Michigan to towns like Port Austin, where students helped create a history center, repair a lighthouse and enhance a nature reserve with new, improved trails.

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The overall volunteerism is impressive, but hearing specifics of service projects spike realization of the extent of need in the U.S. and around the world. Individual stories pull at heartstrings and simply make anyone connected to Olivet proud to be a Comet.

Students have helped build or repair homes and offer food assistance for the elderly and others living below poverty levels in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, northern Tennessee and Gary, Indiana.

LESSENING THE BURDEN OF OTHERS Olivet touts its commitment to relationship-based education.

One component is fostering faculty-student mentor relationships; another is making sure students learn the relationship between their chosen major and the work-world requirements expected after graduation. A third component to relationship-based education directly draws on service learning.

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KINO BAY IS A WHOLE NEW WORLD FOR STUDENTS Since 2016, Professor of Biology Leah Knapp, DVM, has facilitated trips to the Kino Bay Center for Cultural and Ecological Studies, a Prescott College field station located in Sonora, Mexico.

In 2016, five students spent the fall semester living on site at the Center, and two students participated in internships at Kino Bay the following summer.

Knapp took her ornithology class to the Center for eight days in 2018.

At the station, students explored habitats, went birding, spent time with researchers and visited the local Comcaac tribe, among other activities.

“Students experience a part of the world different from their own,” Knapp said. “The people, the wildlife and the environment are very different from what they know here in Michigan. The cultures of local people, the habitat and the climate are all aspects that provide a brand-new experience.”

“Service learning provides students with the opportunity to grow in ways a lecture could never provide,” Richards said. "I hope that every Olivet College student attends at least one service learning program in their career because the change that blossoms within an individual after such an experience is invaluable.”

Students return from service learning opportunities with a heightened understanding of how events create human suffering. They gain empathy for others, promoting the ability to apply humane principles of the Olivet Compact that include taking “responsibility for service to Olivet and the larger community.” Students develop skills through practical application that can bring tangible results to lessen the burdens of others. Service learning participants help bring hope into the lives of those most in need.

The original Olivet College catalog states, “We simply wish to teach our students the divine art and science of doing good to others.” From the beginning, Olivet was labeled as a college of “preachers and teachers,” the kind of thinkers who place people over payment. Fales points out that “our service learning program is the embodiment of that vision 175 years later.” With a history that solid, it’s no wonder service learning programs like Difference Makers, Alternative Spring Break trips, December disaster relief, weekend service, Greek service days and all-campus service days have settled so comfortably and seamlessly into the flow of campus activities.

Dominique McKillop ’19 spent a semester in Kino Bay. “I learned that, as humans, we have a huge impact on everything around us,” McKillop said. “I was able to be one with the Earth and see the effects that we have on the environment and animals. I am more conscious of what I am doing and how my decisions will affect things, people and the environment.”

Senior Dalton Miner spent a semester at Kino Bay and also participated in an internship at the station. His research included bird surveys, marine mammals and sea turtle conservation.

“It was all about the experience and how we learned to apply what we learned with little thought into the grade or how well you performed in the ‘classroom,’” Miner said. “It makes learning much more fun and improves the longevity of what you learned because you are not just learning to memorize information to take a test.”

Knapp believes that every person has the responsibility to be a global citizen, and experiences like these only enhance that theory.

“We live in a world intricately interconnected by our technology, where people can readily interact with each other almost anywhere in the world,” Knapp said. “We are not only Americans; we are citizens of the Earth.

Humans are all one species, something we too often fail to recognize, and as the Olivet College Compact says, we need to ‘celebrate both the wealth of human diversity and the bond of human similarity, to care for the Earth and all its resources’ if we are to thrive as a society. To experience other parts of the world different from what we are accustomed to stretches us intellectually and emotionally. It pushes us to recognize our connections to people and other living things all over the world and, in turn, makes us global citizens.”

At Olivet, a complete student equates to a complete human being.

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BY TAYLOR GORR ’16

FIRST VALUES IMPRESSIONS BASED MISSION – Education for Individual and Social Responsibility Michelle Wallenberg, gift and data manager for the Office

Olivet College emphasizes quality by providing an exceptional atmosphere for students to live and learn in. Over the past decade, the College has improved campus lighting and sidewalks, updated common areas and bathrooms in residence halls and renovated the Office of Admissions. These improvements demonstrate the College’s commitment to its students.

One of the Olivet College Compact principles states that students, faculty, staff and the board of trustees will be responsible for contributing to the quality of the physical environment by maintaining and improving facilities and grounds to enhance the safety, security and appearance of their surroundings.

Beautification and improvement projects affirm the College’s commitment to caring for the campus.

“It is very important to physically represent the College in the best light possible,” said Larry Colvin, director of facilities.

“Usually the better an area looks, the more likely students will take pride in their school. I believe the campus lighting, sidewalks and bathroom improvements are very important for retention.”

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of Advancement, regularly works with alumni. Wallenberg, who has served the College since 2011, has seen how the generosity of alumni and other donors has made the transformation of campus possible.

“By making updates and improvements, we are showing our students that we care about their environment,” Wallenberg said. “I think the renovation of the Office of Admissions was huge. It gave the College a contemporary, fresh look that is welcoming and inviting to our new students and their families. By taking pride in the beauty of our campus, I believe it shows that we also take pride in our academic reputation, and we always make sure students are our number one priority.”

The campus beautification projects, key aspects of the 2020 and Beyond strategic plan, were funded by gifts to the comprehensive campaign.

Doug Reynolds, maintenance tradesperson, has worked at Olivet since 2010 and often plays a large role in residence hall projects.

He recognizes the direct impact of his work and the role a beautiful campus plays in attracting prospective students.

“A strategic plan provides a path or road map to allow you to not only know where you are currently, but identify where you are headed and how to get there,” Colvin said. “It is an important tool in planning the development and use of resources into the future.”

“When students come in for a tour, they notice the quality of the dorms, and parents especially notice,” he said. “First impressions are everything, so it’s very important to have a beautiful campus.”

Just as a strategic plan serves as a path to the future, campus sidewalks and lighting guide students down a path to a bright future.

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BY RACHAEL CIESLIK

LIBERAL ARTS CORE

CURRICULUM REVISIONS Coming Fall 2020

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In fall 2020, Olivet College will introduce revisions to the liberal arts core (LAC) curriculum, with changes in curriculum requirements taking effect for the Class of 2024. Faculty revised the College’s educational goals to reflect not only the vision and strategic plan of the College, but also the best practices in higher education today. The revised LAC curriculum reflects these updated educational goals.

“Through the liberal arts distributional courses, students will explore the world through the lens of specific disciplines and come to understand how scholars in different disciplines see the world,” Karen Chaney, Ph.D., dean of faculty and director of the liberal arts core program, explained. “It’s important to understand the methodology and lens of different disciplines in the arts and sciences. We also hope to expand the availability of courses in which students can explore global issues. The revised curriculum continues our institutional focus on Individual and Social Responsibility and global awareness.”

EXPANDING STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES Among others, changes to the curriculum include the addition of specific requirements in the arts and humanities and social sciences, along with current requirements in the natural sciences, creative arts, mathematics, academic writing, a common firstyear course and a senior capstone course. Modifications also include the addition of a physical health, mental health or wellness requirement and a required course in professional or general ethics.

These changes are designed to align the common curriculum of the College with the college-wide educational goals and learning outcomes approved by the faculty in 2015. Goals include effective communication and collaboration, critical thinking, liberal arts knowledge, global awareness, ethics and responsibility and application of knowledge.

“At Olivet, I wasn’t just learning how to be a photographer, writer, broadcaster or journalist. I was learning how to be a successful, prepared member of society.”

– Daine Pavloski ’13 touch anything that takes us outside of our comfort zone. It’s important to have a broader view of the world. You miss out if you practice a myopic view of the world.”

Chaney agrees, expressing her passion for global learning.

“For me, liberal arts study is an opportunity to expand our minds, broaden our perspectives and obtain a depth of experience that enriches our human lives,” she said. “We exist in a world that’s increasingly globalized. Things that happen in other parts of the world have an impact on us — and vice versa. Developing a richer, nuanced knowledge of the world and expanding our circle of moral concern is very important in these times. It is increasingly important to think not only about the impact of our decisions upon ourselves and our loved ones, but also upon others, often those with whom we are not and will never be personally connected. Whether we use the popular metaphors of ‘web,’ ‘network’ or ‘virtual community’ to describe the current state of human social life, it is clear that we are increasingly interconnected and our future depends upon how we manage this profound interdependence.

“It’s an exciting time to be in college and an exciting time to explore the knowledge and wisdom accorded to us through the liberal arts.”

For Assistant Professor of Media Studies Daine Pavloski ’13, those elements are what drew him to Olivet College originally.

“A liberal arts education is something that really caught my eye, not just when I considered returning to Olivet as a professor, but mainly as a student,” Pavloski said. “I was extremely interested in becoming a member of a learning community that wasn’t just going to teach me the technical skills and theoretical and historical foundations necessary to succeed in my chosen field.

At Olivet, I wasn’t just learning how to be a photographer, writer, broadcaster or journalist. I was learning how to be a successful, prepared member of society.”

ENCOURAGING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD The revised curriculum demonstrates Olivet’s commitment to remaining current in the field of higher education. With a core component focused upon exploring diversity and examining the world through an international or cross-cultural lens, the revamped LAC program will allow students to have a breadth and depth of study both inside and outside their major fields of study.

CURRICULUM REVISIONS • Reinstatement of a requirement in the arts and humanities.

• Addition of a requirement in the social sciences.

• Placement of the common course IDS 211 Civilization Studies as an option within a menu of courses to fulfill the social sciences requirement.

• Addition of a course requirement in professional or general ethics.

• Addition of a course requirement addressing physical health, mental health or wellness.

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STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES OPEN STUDENTS’ EYES TO WORLD DIVERSITY Olivet College doesn’t just preach global awareness and diversity — they live it. Through a multitude of study abroad trips each year, students have the opportunity to explore new cultures and expand their knowledge outside the classroom.

AN IRREPLACEABLE EXPERIENCE For two years, Tom Humphreys, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, CIC, insurance and risk management program director and assistant professor of insurance and risk management, has led a group of insurance and risk management students on a trip to London, Paris and Dublin to visit global insurance companies. Humphreys has formed relationships with many agencies overseas, including the famous Lloyd’s of London, one of the oldest insurance companies in the world, and, according to Humphreys, “a mecca for insurance geeks.”

“Students experience insurance that they’ve never been exposed to,” Humphreys said. “It’s an opportunity for them to explore the world and different cultures and different ideas other than what they get to experience at Olivet. While we try to bring those experiences here, being able to go out and experience that firsthand is an irreplaceable experience.”

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In addition to the unique cultural experience, junior Jason Moehlman cherishes the life lessons he picked up along the way.

“I took away from this experience that you should always do your best to make a great first impression and put your all into everything because you never know where that can take you in life,” he said.

A TASTE OF ADVENTURE Kirk Hendershott-Kraetzer, Ph.D., professor of humanities, leads Intensive Learning Term (ILT) trips to both England and Ireland. Students practice their writing skills, but they also learn how to relate to people of different cultures.

“Meeting people from different parts of the world who have such different things going on in their lives was incredible,” LeeAnne Wonser ’16 said. “I got to be part of a truly magical place for a little while, and now I feel like I’m always part of it. We have a general fascination for each other and the lives we live. Ireland was a taste of adventure, a good first step to getting out and seeing the world.”

In addition to the ILT trips, Hendershott-Kraetzer coordinates a University of Oxford experience. He stresses that the differences in the Oxford education force students to leave their comfort zones.

“It’s easy to be safe here,” he said. “You can be the star of a program, the best student in a class, and that’s not nothing. But students’ chance to connect and measure themselves against others with same or different interests can be insular here, especially when you get to the higher levels. At Oxford, students are with people who are all functioning at a high level. The pool they’re playing in is a lot bigger so they get a bigger idea of the complexity of the world and its nuance. You won’t really get good at something until you take that leap.

“Students learn what their capabilities really are. They don’t know how capable they are until the net is taken away. At Oxford, the net doesn’t exist and they’re there by themselves. They tend to think that they couldn’t do something, but they find out they can.”

LIVING DIVERSITY Students of all majors are welcome to attend a trip to Antigua with Mike Oyster ’77, chair of the Business Administration Department and assistant professor of business administration.

Oyster stresses that the skills students learn span across all fields.

“Everybody is going to have a career with cross-cultural interactions,” Oyster said. “It applies to every student there.

Some students are trying to figure out what they want to do, and these business leaders help them sort out whatever that is. We customize the experience for students. The focus isn’t so much on business as it is on leadership and career development.

“You can keep climbing that ladder to success, but are you leaning it against the right building? Is it the right foundation?

Students don’t know what they can achieve. We have to build their confidence. They have to experience it; you can’t just tell them.”

Prominent business leaders speak about what success looks like and what the students need to do to achieve their dreams. But Oyster’s trip often doesn’t follow a set structure. Along with scheduled activities, the group experiences the environment spontaneously to get a sense of Antigua’s true culture.

“There’s learning all over,” Oyster said. “They can interact with people from other cultures in a positive way that will impact their lives forever. The world is a bigger place than Olivet, than Michigan, than the United States. Young people can and must interact with confidence with people in order to accept others. It’s not the words they keep hearing. It’s living it. They’re living the real diversity.”

“I feel that I have a better understanding of the world because I have been able to study abroad.”

– Sydnie Weller, senior

Senior Sydnie Weller has studied abroad three times during her time at Olivet, and she’s not stopping there. She plans to travel to Antigua again in December and Israel this spring. Each adventure is more than the opportunity to travel; it’s an opportunity to grow.

“I have rebuilt roofs in Puerto Rico, learned about marketing in Antigua and experienced the insurance industry in Europe,” she said. “Each country has a very different culture and makes me very thankful for what I have in the United States. I've learned to not take things for granted and how different places around the world use their natural resources in their everyday lives. I feel that I have a better understanding of the world because I have been able to study abroad.”

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Provide Valuable Perspectives on the Community Resident adviser, President’s Leadership Institute fellow, Student Government Association president, campus tour guide — all titles of Nataliya Malaydakh ’19. While Malaydakh is proud of the roles she fulfilled at Olivet College, she’s most excited to be known as an international student from Ukraine, an empowered woman and a global citizen.

“We can learn so much from other cultures and personalities,” Malaydakh said. “I’ve always wanted to share my story and learn from others to create a greater understanding. A community based on differences helps educate and empower everyone.”

On her mission to build that community, Malaydakh hosted the “No Borders” event during her time on campus. Students, faculty and staff were invited to the Olivet College planetarium for an evening of observation and fellowship. The outcome was a lesson of acceptance and togetherness.

“Looking at the stars, constellations and planets was a great way to show that there are no borders,” Malaydakh said. “Everyone looks at the same, beautiful sky where there are truly no borders.

We are all in this together; we are all one.”

Malaydakh added that everyone has a responsibility to educate others. She offers a simple reminder: “College isn’t about just taking classes and sitting in Mott. It’s about being educated and building community on a global level.”

Malaydakh’s personal mission embodies what it means to be a global citizen, a testament stated by the College’s founders in 1844.

“A global citizen does not mean you are just international,” Malaydakh said. “We all come from different parts of the world.

There are so many different cultures and aspects of life. Coming together to share that is what makes you a global citizen.

“Your culture influences who you are, but you can also use it to educate and empower others. Being a global citizen means you foster an environment where we listen and build a community.”

Now, Malaydakh is carrying the global perspective she developed at Olivet College into her career. The history and political science graduate has transitioned to a professional role as a legal specialist.

“My Olivet College education gave me all the necessary skills to go out there and show how I can contribute to a company,” Malaydakh said. “I used breathing exercises I learned in the Women’s Leadership Institute to prepare for interviews, and I presented my leadership roadmap developed in the President’s Leadership Institute to show the goals I had for myself.

“I have great communication and problem solving skills from my work as a resident adviser and admissions tour guide, and most importantly, I have the confidence to not just step outside of the box, but to build a whole new box.”

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RN-BSN PROGRAMS Offer Non-traditional Students Opportunities for Growth Over the last few years, Olivet College has introduced two new programs aimed at adult professionals. The RN-BSN and online criminal justice professional (CJP) degree programs offer students the opportunity to grow in their studies while seeking advancement in their fields. Catering to the specific needs of professionals, these programs seek to develop well-rounded, accomplished graduates.

NEW POSSIBILITIES Launched in January 2018, the CJP degree program provides law enforcement professionals the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s degree, which is often required for career advancement.

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Brentar is only one of many success stories. The first cohort of students graduated in May 2019 and are working at the Calhoun County, Eaton County and Ingham County sheriff ’s offices, among other law enforcement institutions.

PART OF THE FAMILY Olivet College respects the expertise students bring to the CJP program and seeks to build upon that expertise.

“Olivet College acknowledges the extensive training these officers undertake in their roles as police practitioners and celebrates their knowledge,” Regina Armstrong, Ph.D., director of the criminal justice program and associate professor of criminal justice, said.

The CJP program caters specifically to working professionals, with special consideration made for their full schedules and hectic lifestyles. Paul Brentar, Charlotte Police Department chief of police, appreciates the accessibility of the program.

Olivet’s liberal arts education rounds out criminal justice education and exposes students to different subject matter.

The program embraces the ideas of the College’s founders and focuses on student engagement and a personalized educational experience.

“Those within the criminal justice field rarely work ‘normal’ schedules with unscheduled overtime, court appearances and more,” Brentar said. “Because this program is all online, professionals can work when it is convenient for them to further their education, which opens up possibilities that may not otherwise be available to them. I can attest to this. Without this program, becoming a chief of police would not have been possible for me.”

“Olivet is known for the relationships built with students, and the CJP program is no different,” Armstrong said. “Professors know each student by name and interact with them on a personal level.

As the director of the criminal justice program, I make a point to speak with every CJP student on a weekly basis. This may be by phone, text or email. It is important to me that they know and feel that they are a part of the Olivet family.”

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FLEXIBILITY IN A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION In the ever-changing health care field, the demand for nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees is high.

Olivet’s RN-BSN program allows students the opportunity to meet that demand while moving forward in their careers.

“Most hospitals and clinics are requiring that RNs earn their BSN within five years of hire,” Kate Jones, assistant professor of nursing, said. “This can be very difficult while working and maintaining a home life. This program is designed to guide students through the program while holding the students to high standards. The flexibility of the course delivery, as well as the relationships with faculty, provides the type of support needed by a busy adult learner.”

The flexibility in course delivery includes three options to learn: face-to-face, online synchronously and online asynchronously. Each week, students can choose which delivery model works best for them; they are not committed to attending just one way of class. The combination of course delivery methods makes Olivet’s RN-BSN program unique and helps students achieve a work-life balance.

BEYOND THE BEDSIDE Nicole Stone-Matako, a member of the first RN-BSN program cohort, explains another distinctive aspect of the program — the liberal arts component.

“Liberal arts education is becoming more of a necessity to nursing because nurses are not just doing nursing tasks anymore.”

– Nicole Stone-Matako, member, RN-BSN program cohort

“Liberal arts education is becoming more of a necessity to nursing because nurses are not just doing nursing tasks anymore,” Stone-Matako said. “Nursing is also how you use emotional intelligence to interact, making ethical decisions in a very political world. Nursing takes on other worldviews and theories and forms ethical, political and culturally-related decisions. Nursing is an art form and a science in itself, but it is the accumulation of many fields of study combined. Nursing now pours over into areas of life that were not considered part of nursing in the past. Patients want and need a well-rounded nurse who is able to draw from many knowledge bases while critically thinking so that multiple facets of care can be addressed.”

Lorraine Manier, DNP, director of the nursing program and assistant professor of nursing, reflects on the importance of the program’s values and goals within a liberal arts focus.

“The RN-BSN program was designed to help students grow and develop intellectually, personally and professionally,” Manier said. “The focus on the program is to provide students with the critical thinking skills needed to be leaders at the bedside of patients and beyond. Besides that focus, the program is embedded in the rich traditions Olivet College embraces. Relationship-based learning remains a heightened goal for all faculty and staff.”

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NON-TRADITIONAL IS TRADITIONAL AT OLIVET

“I am grateful for the generosity of the Battle Creek granting foundations that have afforded Olivet College the opportunity to meet the needs of health care institutions, patients and students,” Manier said. “We look forward to continuing to grow and serve the Battle Creek area for many years to come.”

Adult professionals may be considered non-traditional students; however, finding innovative ways to teach and meet the needs of any student who desires an education is tradition at Olivet.

As of September 2019, the RN-BSN program had received $380,000 from four Battle Creek area foundations. These gifts have allowed the program to grow and flourish over the past few years.

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Olivet College is not only committed to providing an affordable, inclusive and relationship-based education to students, but the College is also dedicated to a strong culture of scholarship among faculty members.

A sabbatical awarded to Dustin J. Byrd, Ph.D., associate professor of humanities, is just one example of how Olivet College supports professional development across the campus community.

“Olivet College is known for its teaching; the amount of time, energy and resources we put into pedagogy is beyond what a lot of our fellow liberal arts schools do,” Byrd said. “This has given us the reputation of being a ‘teaching school,’ and this is true; we are a teaching school. But, teaching needs research and active participation within the broader academy.

Raising the scholastic reputation of the College will involve getting more faculty the time and resources necessary to engage in robust research projects.

“When research is married to the teaching experience, our students benefit, for they learn from those who are recognized as being authoritative within their fields. That authority doesn’t come simply because we have a degree on the wall, but because we are actively contributing to our field of study.”

AN EXAMINATION OF ALT-FASCISM Byrd’s interests span widely across societal issues, including philosophy, history, sociology, psychology and religious studies. His next book, the focus of his fall 2019 sabbatical, will examine the philosophical and religious roots, foundations and contemporary development of “Alt-Fascism.”

“My current research is on what I call ‘Alt-Fascism.’

These are alternative forms of fascism that have an increased visibility in our public sphere in the last decade,” Byrd said. “I’m aiming to distinguish between the ‘fascist core’ or ‘fascist minimum,’ and what is ancillary to fascism. These new ‘nationalist’ groups most often embrace the fascist core, while appearing to be something other than fascists. I argue that what makes a movement fascist is not its appearance, but its essence — its foundational core.”

This book marks the fifth major work of Byrd’s research and authorship. In addition, it is the first book written and published under his own publishing house, the Ekpyrosis Press.

“President Corey, Provost Davis and the rest of the administration have demonstrated their commitment to scholarship by offering sabbaticals to faculty who wish to pursue research,” Byrd said.

“Through my sabbatical, I hope to encourage others to take time off from teaching so that they can harness their passions for their subject matters and create new knowledge within their disciplines.”

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TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES TEACHING-LEARNING EXPERIENCE Technology at home and in the classroom has been the norm since birth for today’s college students. Understanding the expectations for reliable and state-of-the-art technology resources, Olivet College has significantly enhanced its teaching-learning environment, student-athlete experience and social engagement experiences.

“In 2014, Olivet College established an Information and Technology Committee to review and make recommendations on technology-related issues. This includes ensuring the ubiquitous availability of technological resources, electronically available information and e-services on campus, as well as integration of technology into the curriculum,” said Suresh Acharya ’99, assistant vice president for technology. “The advancement of technology infrastructure on campus over the past five years has been tremendous.”

One example is the OWL Labs’ Meeting Owl, a mobile device used with video conferencing software like Google Hangouts and Skype. The Meeting Owl’s cameras provide 360-degree access to any meeting space, and the eight omnidirectional microphones provide extremely clear audio.

According to Lorraine Manier, director of the nursing program and assistant professor of nursing, the Meeting Owl has become essential for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program. Its mobility allows faculty to move from classroom to classroom.

“The Meeting Owl has enhanced the delivery of the nursing program by moving from a ‘talking head’ lecture to a robust classroom dialogue,” Manier said.

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Community College (KCC), uses a concurrent delivery model to accommodate adult learners’ family-work-life responsibilities.

Every class is conducted as a traditional face-to-face class at KCC, but students may remotely attend the class with an internet connection or use the Meeting Owl to view the class at a time that fits with their schedules. This delivery model emerged from listening to student needs in the Battle Creek community — some wanted to attend classes in person, while others were looking for fully online programs, which are popular when it comes to RN-BSN. “The best thing about the concurrent delivery model is that students may move within the modalities as the work-life-school schedule allows,” Manier said. “We captured a college experience that is individualized and comprehensive for students.”

Teaching-learning resources have also been significantly enhanced in academic locations through the renovation of all classrooms to ensure standardized technology throughout.

In addition, the refreshment of hardware and software, replacement of desktop and laptop computers and upgrading computing infrastructure is an annual process. “Making sure all of our students have access to the same level of technology resources, regardless of teaching-learning environment, major or instructor, is essential to student success,” Acharya said.

With the availability of new technology like the Meeting Owl and the strategic ongoing enhancement of teaching-learning resources, Olivet College is able to offer efficient and effective ways to learn. Acharya said, “For the everyday user, technology is often taken for granted — it’s just there to help get a job done.

But, when paired with human interactions and integrated into the curriculum that meets the needs of today’s learners, technology will only serve to bolster the College’s mission of providing a relationship-based education.”

The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer is a revolutionary piece of technology in the field of chemistry, and Olivet students are benefiting from the technology’s role in their educational experience. According to Chemistry Professor Susanne Lewis, Ph.D., chair of the Natural and Physical Sciences Department, the NMR is “an instrument the size of a small, cube chest-freezer that measures carbon, hydrogen and fluorine atoms in molecules.” Ten to 20 of Lewis’ students work with the spectrometer each year to more accurately characterize molecules, mirroring the kind of investigative laboratory work that they would be able to do at a large, tier-one research university.

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“The NMR allows students to collect data on the experiments they run in the teaching lab rather than rely on the data provided with the lab or from literature,” Lewis said. “We are also able to conduct research with the students to identify products that either were previously unknown or to compare to a research article.”

When describing the impact of the NMR on her students, Lewis touts a summer research program that she was able to start using the new equipment. The project has promise of Lewis’ undergraduate students being credited with identifying a new compound within the next year.

Olivet takes pride in offering its students valuable internship and research opportunities, as promised in the Olivet College ADVANTAGE. Students are given the opportunity to go beyond studies in their major subjects and participate in authentic projects that reflect what is expected in work-related applications. Instead of just reading about them, the NMR allows students to discover scientific breakthroughs through their own studies, a hands-on experience that will prepare students for their future professions.

“As opposed to just giving students an NMR spectrum of a well-characterized molecule they made, the students are able to generate the NMR spectra themselves,” Blake Reed, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry, said. “Even though the spectra they use to identify the molecules are virtually the same as what we find online, it is a spectrum of ‘their’ sample that they made, and it gives them a sense of accomplishment on top of the knowledge gained by learning to use the NMR.” The NMR allows activities that replicate graduate research and readies students for the larger instruments regularly found at research universities, private labs and government agencies.

For senior Taylor Elley, her experience with the NMR has already been useful in her post-graduate plans.

“Using the NMR has taught me techniques that may be used in my future career,” Elley said. “The NMR gives students the opportunity to learn new lab techniques and experience an advanced piece of equipment. I plan on going to medical school and becoming a pediatric surgeon. The NMR has helped me reach my goals by explaining the techniques and equipment used in my medical school interviews. The NMR may also be something I use in the future for any further research in medical school.”

With the efforts and tutelage of Lewis and Reed, along with the research boost from the NMR, Olivet chemistry students are well-prepared for their next steps.

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TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED STUDENTS

BY RACHAEL CIESLIK

NEW TECHNOLOGY BRINGS MUSIC TO LIFE Technology plays a major role in the creative process of today’s aspiring musicians. Olivet College’s music lab provides students with a place to expand their musical knowledge and explore and innovate in new ways.

and band mates also in the lab studying and doing homework.

They can help keep each other accountable.”

“The music lab is a computer lab for our music majors and minors to use for music theory, aural skills and private study,” Jeremy Duby, director of bands, said. “The lab consists of seven computer stations that have the latest version of Sibelius, a music notation software program. This program allows our students to compose and practice music that they may be working on in band, choir or private lessons. They can isolate parts and have it played back exactly as written, which especially helps in complex rhythm patterns.”

“It’s the only place on campus that has music-specific software and capabilities,” he said. “This lab enables students to compose music easily as well as record music.”

Duby is also able to record recitals and lessons that take place in the recital hall. “We’re able to provide a professional-grade recording to our students and small ensembles for feedback and portfolio records,” he said.

Gospel Choir Director La’Rae Trice uses the music lab for student study tables. She believes the music lab has made a positive impact on students’ educational experience.

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Professor of Music Tim Flynn, Ph.D., stresses the importance of the lab in creating a quality education for music majors.

Students are looking forward to innovative music recording technology that will soon be available.

“We have students that write original music and are interested in recording their demos,” Trice said. “By the end of this year, we hope to have in place the technology to help students create original music right here on campus.”

For senior instrumental performance major Hannah Haugsby, the music lab offers her the opportunity to express herself and prepare for her future.

“The resources in the music lab are unlike any other resources you can find on campus,” Haugsby said. “The software allows me to rewrite, transpose, rearrange and compose music. I plan on pursuing a master’s degree and doctoral degree in music theory, and the music lab has given me the background for my future studies. I’m very grateful the College has this equipment.”

TECHNOLOGY DRIVES ATHLETICS Inside and Outside the Classroom

BY RACHAEL CIESLIK The Health and Human Performance (HHP) lab was expanded in 2017 to include the Keiser Power Rack, TENDO unit and Firstbeat, advanced technology found in exercise science labs and physical therapy offices. The equipment provides students with technical experiences that mirror a professional setting.

“Our students have the ability to gain practical knowledge and exposure to cutting-edge technology,” Nick Juday, chair of the Health and Human Performance Department and associate professor of health and human performance, said. “We have the ability to share more practical information than theoretical. When we have students that want to be researchers or coaches, they have a better grasp on equipment that’s out there. We try to get students acclimated to it earlier in the process, which makes them more prepared for further education.”

Austin Sadler ’19, an exercise science graduate now pursuing a Master of Education in sports coaching at Ohio State University, believes his experience in the lab prepared him for his graduate studies.

“The HHP lab gave me exposure to some of the booming technology in the strength and conditioning profession,” Sadler said. “By giving students the freedom to experiment with such devices, students are able to get a leg up in the field and adequately prepare themselves for the next chapter of their lives.”

Besides its dedication to preparing students for graduate school and their future professions, the College also devotes attention to the care of its student-athletes. Technology now allows coaches to easily contact new recruits and electronically track student-athlete health. For example, student-athletes now have online access to their medical records, and the sports medicine staff can use a digital concussion testing system to gather baseline and post-injury health information, a crucial part of student-athletes’ well-being.

Perhaps the most innovative technology is the SuperFan app, a platform that allows fans to check in to games, answer polls and interact with other fans.

“The SuperFan app is a great way for fans and students to be engaged during the games,” Athletic Director Ryan Shockey said. “I’m excited about the potential to engage fans in experiences, not just sitting and watching the game. My hope is that it will increase school pride and attendance at games.”

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Dear Friends, As of June 30, 2019, Olivet College reached two extraordinary milestones: the strong completion of both the 2020 and Beyond Strategic Plan and the Responsible Learners — Responsible Leaders comprehensive campaign.

The campaign raised nearly $47.2 million, well surpassing our goal of $44 million, making these last four years the most successful period of fundraising in the College’s history. Olivet College would not have reached this remarkable feat without you, the over 2,750 alumni and friends who made it possible.

In 2015, President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., and I set out, with the endorsement of the Board of Trustees, to conduct a comprehensive campaign aimed at making a substantial impact in four key strategic areas — the student experience, OC athletics, campus and community life and sustainability for the future — that would directly support the most important elements of the strategic plan. I am proud to share that each of these areas, and many more, have benefited tremendously.

Gifts dedicated to enriching the student experience accounted for over 40% of campaign gifts, with $20.4 million earmarked for projects such as the new student center, the Roznowski Learning Commons, the Gruen Engagement Center and others. The keystone project for the campaign was the student center, which will create a central hub to bring together our diverse campus community to socialize and collaborate. I am excited to share we are entering the final planning stages of the project with a target opening date in 2021.

As we celebrate our shared success over the coming months, I want to recognize all those who have committed to the present and future of this institution, taking on the ambitious challenges laid out in our strategic plan and comprehensive campaign. Your investments help to ensure Olivet College will continue to provide an opportunity for education to generations of students for another 175 years.

Campaign Total $47,194,633.59 Goal: $44,000,000 Percent of Goal: 107.3%

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Cash/Pledges Total $26,910,585 Goal: $26,000,000 Percent of Goal: 103.5%

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Estate Total $20,284,048.59 Goal: $18,000,000 Percent of Goal: 112.7%

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Perhaps the most important outcome from the strategic plan and campaign is the increased financial stability of the College today and for the years ahead. Since the beginning of the strategic plan, the College’s net asset position has nearly doubled to over $44 million, tuition increases have been held to a modest 2.5% per year average and our commitment to financial support of our students has increased 61% to over $14 million annually.

Helping today, and looking toward the future, our endowment fund has increased by almost 125% with a current value of over $18.4 million. In addition, over $20 million in future expectancies for the endowment were secured during the campaign. These accomplishments provide the College the near-term and long-term stability necessary to ensure we meet the needs of students today, tomorrow and beyond.

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A central goal of the strategic plan was to create additional opportunities for student engagement and experience. With support from the campaign, the College has launched or expanded over 20 programs, including the RN-BSN pathway, Gospel Choir, the return of the Marching Comets and several new athletic choices, including cheer/STUNT/dance, outdoor recreation and competitive clay target program, and men’s and women’s bowling. These opportunities are helping the College attract new scholars, musicians and athletes who excel in the classroom, performance hall and on the playing field.

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CAMPAIGN IMPACT ON LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES LIVE OAK $2,500,000+

$17.3M

$7.5M

$17,322,250.01

$7,513,230.56

$4,983,489.06

Overall Increase: $4,457,013.76 34.64% Increase in donors: 9 to 11 (+2)

Overall Increase: $2,699,231.70 56.07% Increase in donors: 7 to 9 (+2)

$34,049,990.29

Overall Increase: $25,631,744.24 304.48% Increase in donors: 1 to 3 (+2)

$2,058,881.17

2019 Value: $4.9M

2019 Value:

$34.1 M

2015 Value: $2.1M

$4,813,998.86

$12,865,236.25

$8,418,246.05

2019 Value:

2015 Value: $4.8M

2015 Value: $12.9M

2015 Value: $8.4M

PIN OAK $250,000

BUR OAK $500,000

BLACK OAK $1,000,000

WHITE OAK $100,000

2019 Value:

RED OAK $50,000

Overall Increase: $2,924,607.89 142.05% Increase in donors: 7 to 16 (+9)

ACORN $25,000

2015 Value: $3.9M

2015 Value: $2M

2015 Value: $2.4M

$3,908,750.88

$2,026,763.68

$2,388,989.39

2019 Value:

$5.8M

$5,793,328.01

Overall Increase: $1,884,577.13 48.21% Increase in donors: 26 to 37 (+11)

2019 Value: $3.6M $3,571,125.59

Overall Increase: $1,544,361.91 76.20% Increase in donors: 28 to 43 (+15)

2019 Value: $2.9M $2,915,399.99

Overall Increase: $526,410.60 22.03% Increase in donors: 70 to 92 (+22)

“For our campus-based students, the real value in an Olivet College educational experience lies within the living and learning community itself. With over 80% of campus-based undergraduates living and learning in Olivet, the College must be able to provide the tools necessary to facilitate and support a strong, vibrant and engaging experience. In a time of extreme competition between colleges, providing a highquality education is more important than ever before. The new student center will be the essential place, the nucleus of campus life, where a vibrant and engaging experience can be fostered, improving not only student life but facilitating a stronger, healthier and more sustaining Olivet College in the process.”

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— STEVEN M. COREY, PH.D., PRESIDENT OF OLIVET COLLEGE

CAMPAIGN GIFTS TOTAL CAMPAIGN DOLLARS BY GIVING LEVEL

11.2%

54%

$1M-$2.5M

$2.5M+

10.2% $500K-$1M

6.6%

$250K-$500K

6.8%

$100K-$250K

5.2% 3.2%

UP TO $25K

2%

“Our locker room has been a great asset and edge for our football program in recruiting. Bricks and mortar do not make a program — men do. However, there is a sense of pride that our men have when it comes to having quality facilities.

We do everything in our program in a first-class manor. This ideal permeates everything that we do and ultimately effects how we play on the field.”

— DAN “MOOSE” MUSIELEWICZ, HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

$25K-$50K

$50K-$100K

TOTAL CAMPAIGN DONORS BY GIVING LEVEL

$2.5M — 3 donors $1M — 4 donors $500K — 7 donors $250K — 10 donors $100K — 20 donors $50K — 24 donors $25K — 27 donors Up to $25K — 2,664 donors

“The updates to our football locker room greatly assist our ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes. In today’s athletic environment, current and prospective student-athletes continue to have a desire for first-class facilities, and we work continuously to do what we can to provide those amenities for them.”

— RYAN SHOCKEY, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

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CAMPAIGN IMPACT 1999 to 2015:

$61,954,578.21

2015 to 2019:

$47,194,633.59

16 years 4 years

Total raised during the past 20 years: $109,149,211.80 CAMPAIGN FUNDING CATEGORIES

DOLLARS RAISED

PROJECTS INCLUDED

Enriching the Student Experience

$20,438,766.52

Student Center, Mott Academic Center Renovations, Roznowski Learning Commons, Gruen Engagement Center, Hosford History Center and Lawrence Archives, Academic Program Expansion and Enhancement

Learning to Lead on the Playing Field

$1,221,947.26

Pyne Pavilion, Football Locker Room Renovation, Athletic Programs Expansion and Enhancement

A Vibrant Campus and Community

$1,867,085.06

Dole Hall Welcome Center, Greek Housing Renovations, Land Acquisition

OC Beyond 2020 — Endowment

$21,429,697.27

Gifts to the Endowment

College Operations

$2,237,137.48

Olivet Fund and Program Fund Support

TOTAL

$47,194,633.59

“Being a member of the Marching Comets has enhanced my teamwork, relationship-building and communication skills more than any other class or group on campus. Music is one of the most complex forms of communication in the world, but it’s the one everyone can understand; it transcends all boundaries and connects people in a way that nothing else has the power to do.

Because of this, I’ve established lifelong relationships within the Marching Comets, and I have no doubt that working with such a dedicated, diverse group of talented individuals has drastically enhanced my future career and my life as a whole.”

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— ABIGALE SMITH, SENIOR

CHARITABLE ESTATE GIFT COMPARISONS $22,275,152.59 $20,284,048.59

68 TOTAL PLANNED GIFTS

53 PLANNED GIFTS

$1,991,104.00 15 PLANNED GIFTS

ESTATE GIFT VALUES 2015

ESTATE GIFTS FROM CAMPAIGN

AVERAGE GIFT VALUE: $132,740.27

AVERAGE GIFT VALUE: $382,717.90

ESTATE GIFT VALUES 2019

“For me, engagement outside the classroom impacts the student experience because students can interact with me on a more personal level, whether it’s using the Gruen Engagement Center for social events with our American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter or bringing students to ACS-sponsored events, either locally or at the national level. I get to know the students beyond their performance in my class and they get to see me as more than just the professor holding them responsible for that performance. Engaging with students outside of the classroom has also allowed me to personalize letters of recommendation more than I might have if I didn’t have that engagement.”

— SUSANNE LEWIS, PH.D., NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT CHAIR AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY

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ENDOWMENT GROWTH

ENDOWMENT GIFT VALUES ENDOWMENT VALUE JUNE 30, 2010

ENDOWMENT VALUE JUNE 30, 2019

$8,241,908

$18,430,008 *The growth of investments and gifts from 2010 to 2019 totals $10,188,100.

The average growth per year was $1,132,011.11

FUTURE ENDOWMENT — GIFTS FROM CAMPAIGN

TOTAL CURRENT AND FUTURE VALUE OF THE ENDOWMENT

$18,684,696

$37,114,704

“Olivet College provides a wonderful opportunity for working RNs to complete their BSN and for traditional college students to become a nurse through our nursing pathway partnership with Kellogg Community College. They can do this while enjoying the same personalized, individualized attention from their professors that students have come to expect in all of our other degree programs. The comprehensive delivery model we use for the upper level nursing courses provides each student an online, onsite or face-to-face classroom experience that allows the flexibility for the program to fit into a working nurse’s life.”

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— MARIA DAVIS, PH.D., PROVOST OF THE COLLEGE

ALUMNI IMPACT ON THE CAMPAIGN PERCENT OF ALUMNI WHO GAVE BY DECADE 1940s 2010s 2000s

9%

15%

9% 1990s

1950s

10%

25%

1980s

12%

“The health and human performance lab is very beneficial for all students in exercise science.

The lab has taught me how to test power output, analyze heart rates and use the tracking system to record the results for further research or testing. I am an exercise science major who is looking to pursue a doctoral degree in kinesiology, and it is very important for me to have an understanding of how to use this equipment before going to graduate school. Having the equipment on campus has helped me to further my education and prepare for my future career. “ — NICOLE DEWEYERT, SENIOR

1970s

1960s

18%

24%

DONOR COUNTS TOTAL:

2,759 DONORS

More than 1,250 first-time donors

ALUMNI:

1,503 DONORS (14.2%) More than 385 first-time donors

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CAMPAIGN IMPACT

PHYSICAL IMPACT COMPLETED PROJECTS LIST • Athletic Facility Upgrades ($100,000) • Dole Hall Welcome Center ($800,000) • Football Locker Room ($200,000) • Greek Housing Renovations ($850,000) • Gruen Engagement Center ($650,000) • Hosford History Center and Lawrence Archives ($1.3 million) • Laimbeer Fitness Center

NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Accounting Major • Criminal Justice Adult Professional Degree Program • Gerontology Minor • Gospel Choir • Graphic Design Major • Marching Band • Sports Psychology Major • RN-BSN Nursing Program

• Land Acquisition Around Campus ($220,000) • Mott Academic Center Upgrades — Technology ($50,000)

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STAFFING

• Pyne Pavilion ($600,000)

REVISED/EXPANDED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• Roznowski Learning Commons ($650,000)

• Liberal Arts Core • Sports and Recreation Major

PROGRAM IMPACT

• Music Facilities and Program

ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS CREATED AND/OR EXPANDED ($550,000)

TEACHING AND LEARNING GRANTS

NEW ATHLETIC PROGRAMS • Men’s Tennis • Cheer/STUNT/Dance • Men’s Bowling • Women’s Bowling • Outdoor Recreation and Competitive Clay Target Program (Originally Lacrosse)

• African American Male Success Initiative ($10,000) • Faculty Inclusion and Diversity Programming ($21,500) • Health and Human Performance Lab ($140,000) • JMC Equipment and Software ($4,500) • Liberal Arts Core Improvements ($30,000) • Psychology Observation Laboratory Updates ($9,000) • Science Research Mini-Grants ($15,000)

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B E YO N

Pyne Pavilion

Football Field Starbucks CafĂŠ in Mott Bowling Team

Clay Target Program

Softball Dugouts

Hosford House History Center and Lawrence Archives

Dole Hall Welcome Center

Campus Beautification

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FINANCIAL HEALTH

FINANCIAL STABILITY One main objective of the 2020 and Beyond Strategic Plan focused on improving the financial stability of the College to allow for a greater investment in the student experience. Improving the College’s financial position also provides the benefit of stronger future financial planning and forecasting to help ensure the next 175 years for Olivet College. Below are a few examples of the College’s improvement in key financial indicators during the past 10 years.

NET ASSETS COMPARISON NET ASSETS 2010

Total: $22,335,876 61.6%

38.4% Unrestricted Net Assets: $8,579,813

Donor Restricted Net Assets: $13,756,063

Total: $44,064,121

41.5%

58.5%

Unrestricted Net Assets: $18,301,444

Donor Restricted Net Assets: $25,762,677

NET ASSETS 2019

INCREASED INVESTMENT IN OUR STUDENTS

$14.3M

$15M

$10M

$8.9M

$5M

0

2010 Scholarships/Financial Aid

2019 Scholarships/Financial Aid

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2019: $62,482,744

BILL BUCHANAN FUND Supporting the Practice of Liberal Arts Education Those who remember Bill Buchanan recall an era of unparalleled intellectual expression at Olivet College in which the relationship-based education we strive for today flourished. Like many other faculty members at the time, Bill hosted student groups in his home for poetry readings, scholarly discussion and lectures from the likes of Carl Sandburg, Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein, some of the leading lights who frequented campus. After his passing in 2003, former students, faculty, friends and admirers gathered together to celebrate his life and the impact he had on all those who knew him.

The Bill Buchanan Fund was established shortly after to create projects in his memory and in support of the notion and practice of liberal arts education, a cause Bill championed throughout his 16 years of teaching at Olivet College.

Projects of the Bill Buchanan Fund include the Coleman Prize and the Stevens Award. The Coleman Prize has been presented every year since 2008 and is awarded to an individual associated with the Garfield Lake Review, established by Jim Coleman in 1970. The Stevens Award was presented for the first time on April 17, 2019 at Honors Convocation and recognizes an excellent educator in the tradition of Arthur R. Stevens and Charlotte Whitney Stevens.

Rev. James Briney ’69, fund founder and representative, along with fund advisers Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 and Dr. Stephen R. Burton ’68, aim to grow the fund tenfold from its current value of $40,000. Growing the fund will allow us to award a greater number and value of prizes.

Gifts may be made online at www.olivetcollege.edu/fundraiser1 or by using the enclosed envelope.

For additional information please contact: Rev. James Briney ’69 jbriney47@msn.com 520-219-0233

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Give Through Your IRA

While most people know that giving cash is the simplest way to fund their passion at Olivet College, many are unaware that you can use your retirement assets to make a gift that has the same impact, while also offsetting your income tax burden.

Knowing that you can help to fuel the dreams of current and future generations of Comets is rewarding in itself, but by making Olivet College a part of your long-term plan, you can use the right financial tools for your personal situation to maximum benefit.

IRA Rollover Gifts If you are at age 70½ or older with a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), or have inherited an IRA, and do not need the additional income, you can make contributions directly through the account administrator to Olivet College that satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) and will not be counted as taxable income.

IRA Designations You can include Olivet College as part of your estate plans by naming the College as the beneficiary of all or a portion of an IRA or other type of retirement account. By designating a tax-deferred retirement plan to a qualified charity, including Olivet College, you can avoid the pitfalls of potential income and estate taxes and leave other tax-advantaged assets to family members. Leaving a gift to Olivet College in your estate plan often provides the opportunity to make a much larger contribution, and have greater impact, than would be possible during your lifetime.

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For more information about making a gift through an IRA rollover or designation, please contact B.J. Hull, vice president for advancement, at whull@olivetcollege.edu or reach our office at S H I P H E R D ’ S R E C O R D — P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P Oadvancement@olivetcollege.edu RT or 269-749-7630.

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BY BEN ROSENSTOCK

OLIVET COLLEGE INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM — A Force in the Industry

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Olivet College offers standout insurance programs for students and professionals at every level. The Insurance Academy introduces high school students to careers in insurance early.

The College’s undergraduate insurance and risk management (IRM) program has regularly been cited as one of the best in the country, including a Best’s Review College Standout program. Finally, the Master of Business Administration in Insurance program offers working professionals an engaging, online path to a graduate degree.

According to Tom Humphreys, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, CIC, assistant professor of insurance and risk management and director of the program, the quality of students in the program make it stand out, as well as the faculty’s unique degree of experience in the insurance industry.

“We really get conscientious students who embrace the IRM industry, and are really excited about the opportunities they see ahead of them,” Humphreys said. “And the faculty all have real-world, practical experience. They get to share that with the students every day in the classroom.”

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TAKING Olivet College’s insurance programs are contributing to Michigan’s insurance industry in important ways. Olivet’s strong base of graduates will be essential to filling vacancies in the next few years — 30-40% of insurance professionals who are Baby Boomers are retiring within the next five years.

“Most of the workforce is very close to retirement, or nearing that point,” Humphreys said. “And, the need for insurance is growing more and more as the economy grows.

So one opportunity is company growth, but another is natural turnover.”

Olivet’s IRM program is focused on preparing its students to take advantage of the wealth of opportunities in the field.

Graduates of the program come equipped with advanced skills and a real-world understanding of the industry. Humphreys noted that with the high turnover in the next few years, there are even more opportunities than usual to grow early on.

“The people in leadership positions have been there for 25 to 30 years,” Humphreys said. “If you go in and perform and hit the ground running, you have the opportunity to move up pretty quickly.”

Olivet College’s Master of Business Administration in Insurance program is ideal for insurance professionals who want to take advantage of such opportunities. Students learn from expert faculty, who serve as executives in the industry, and are given the opportunity to network with colleagues and classmates from all over the U.S.

PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION For students who want to get involved even earlier, Olivet College offers an Insurance Academy at several high schools around the state, including Eaton, Lansing and Genesee school districts. Each program includes both classroom learning and real-world experience working with industry professionals at no cost to students. Students get high school credit, but they can also earn credits for use at Olivet, sometimes even industry certification.

Many of the high school programs collaborate with local insurance companies. Lansing’s program partners with Farm Bureau Insurance and students shadow professionals at the company’s home office twice a week.

According to Greg Brown, adjunct professor and high school program instructor, the program is a huge help for both the students and the industry.

“There’s actually a significant number of students who go into the workforce right after graduating high school because of the class,” Brown said. “It exposes the students to insurance, and it exposes them to the business world in general. We work in Farm Bureau’s home office, so they’re required to dress in business attire when they come to class.”

Humphreys admitted that insurance isn’t typically viewed as a glamorous or particularly fascinating field, but this is a misconception that the high school program aims to dispel.

“The program in the high schools really gets to pull kids in and let them understand what the opportunities are,” Humphreys said.

“One of the things that guest speakers often say is that when they were going through school, they never thought of insurance as a career path. A lot of people in insurance get there in a roundabout way. They always say, ‘I wish I knew then what you know now. Had I started when I was in college, I have no idea where I’d be. You guys are on the fast track, because you get it, and you get it early.’”

Senior Chandler Kelley was a student in the Insurance Academy before pursuing an undergraduate IRM degree at Olivet College.

Now, he’s preparing for graduation, and he feels ready to put his degree to use right away.

“At first, I thought working in the insurance business would be boring. A lot of people have that perception, but once you get to know about the industry and the career opportunities, you see that it’s a pretty cool path to follow,” Kelley said. “I’m excited about where the industry will take me. For someone who likes people, a work-life balance and financial stability, insurance is a dream come true. I see myself in a satisfying career well beyond college, and being able to pursue my passions, too.”

The future of the insurance industry is changing. And odds are, an Olivet College graduate will be helping to lead the way.

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EMBOLDENED REPUTATION

NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE CONFERENCES SHOWCASE STUDENT TALENT BY RACHAEL CIESLIK Olivet College students go above and beyond in their studies, and part of their success is due to their experiences outside the classroom. As active members of their local and global communities, students attend renowned conferences each year, presenting their work and building relationships with professionals in their fields. Some of their most recent successes include:

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) NATIONAL CONFERENCE Professor of Chemistry Susanne Lewis, Ph.D., and nine chemistry students attended the ACS National Conference March 29-April 3, 2019. The Olivet ACS chapter was awarded the Outstanding Chapter award, the highest award presented to a chapter.

“Our chapter worked so hard for this award and went the extra mile after reaching our previous years’ goals,” Nicholas Guerra ’19 said. “Knowing that our chapter likes to give back to the community and having our chapter get close with each other is truly special.”

TD AMERITRADE INSTITUTIONAL NATIONAL LINC CONFERENCE Senior Andrew Todd and Maia Greer ’19 attended the TD Ameritrade Institutional National LINC Conference Feb. 6-9, 2019. The three-day conference allowed Todd and Greer to meet financial planning experts from across the nation and develop their networking skills.

“The conference exposed me to the depth of the financial planning industry,” Todd said. “Being at a conference with 3,000 financial planners from around the country really opened my eyes to how prevalent the industry is. It taught me a lot about real-world financial planning and gave me a snapshot of where the industry is heading.”

NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT (NASSS) CONFERENCE Five health and human performance majors attended the NASSS Conference Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2018. Two students presented a poster presentation entitled “Hurdles Placed on Female Athletes.” By the end of the conference, several students had received multiple graduate assistantship offers.

“The advice the panelists gave will be something I will continue to reflect on as I start my journey in the field,” Michaela Kaliniak ’19 said. “I built friendships that will last a lifetime and help me as I go through grad school.”

OTHER STUDENTS HAVE ATTENDED: • Broadcasting Career Builder Conference • Great Lakes Media Show Conference • Joint Mathematics Meeting • MIAA Intercollegiate Honor Band • Michigan Music Conference • Michigan Press Association Convention • Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference

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• NCAA Career in Sports Forum

Any student, at any school, in the Lansing area could receive the opportunity to pursue their dreams. In 2016, Olivet College and the Lansing Promise announced a partnership that provides significant assistance to students. As the only private liberal arts college represented as a Lansing Promise institution, the College awards qualified students a grant of $14,000 each academic year. In addition, students receive $3,216 from the Lansing Promise Foundation each year for the first two years of their education at Olivet.

Olivet College’s unique history and mission has been an unwavering commitment to all students, no matter their background or socioeconomic circumstances, with the opportunity to pursue a higher education.

“As a Lansing Promise institution, we are able to extend that opportunity even further to many deserving students from the Lansing School District,” said Jared Stratz, director of admissions. “Students who seek a relationshipbased, inclusive college experience can have that, thanks to the connection between Olivet College and the Lansing Promise.”

CREATING PROMISING

FUTURES

BY CAITLIN LENGERICH

Linda Lee Tarver, vice chair of the Lansing Promise, believes that the focus of the program has been, and always will be, the students. Members of the Lansing Promise committee hope students will utilize the scholarship to expand their skill sets and change their life trajectory. “We don’t want a student to not attend college because they can’t afford it,” said Tarver. “We want them to know that we believe in them and we’ve got their back.”

Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Yvonne Camaal Canul ’73 believes that for many Lansing Promise students, Olivet College is the perfect choice.

“Olivet College has a rich history for social justice, which means that a student who is interested in values-driven work has many opportunities to help change the world,” Camaal Canul said. “It's not too far from Lansing, where internships and mentoring options are available.

Additionally, Olivet College is comprehensive enough to provide a student with the full experience of being on a college campus — athletics, music, Greek life and other extracurricular activities.”

As a residential college offering unique experiences, Olivet was the right fit for sophomore Tara Flanagan.

“If not for the Lansing Promise, I would not have been able to have a true college experience,” Flanagan said. “It has enabled me to make friends, become my own person and prepare for my career. This opportunity has allowed me to experience things I otherwise wouldn't have."

Senior Jillian Johnson shared that the Lansing Promise has made it possible for her to achieve her dreams. “It has especially helped me realize that I have a community that believes in me,” Johnson said.

Presently, 27 Lansing Promise students attend Olivet. In addition, 18 students attend Olivet thanks to the College’s commitment to the Kalamazoo Promise.

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LIFETIME GIV ING A ND CA MPA IGN HO NO R R O LL Dear friends and fellow alumni, When I think of the generosity bestowed upon the College over the last four years, I’m humbled. The real power of Olivet College is in the relationships we built while we were here, relationships that endure to this day and create in us an ongoing desire to see the College and its students succeed. A desire to support the vision of our founders … that we should educate students in the divine art and science of doing good to others.

Doing good takes many different forms, from sharing our financial resources to sharing our connections, experience and talents, to sharing our time. The alumni and friends of Olivet College have shared all of these in extraordinary ways over the last four years. I’m in the unique position of being an alumna while also being here on campus, able to see the direct impact of our collective generosity. The improvements to campus have enhanced the historic beauty we fell in love with and added features that make the student experience more immersive. The introduction of new academic programs has brought more students to campus, both undergraduate and those in professional and graduate studies. The enhancements to co-curricular programming, athletics and student support initiatives are improving the vibrancy of the campus community and supporting the success of our students. And the big and bold projects, like renovating the Gruen and Hosford houses, are introducing new spaces and experiences to our students that help them put down roots, connect with others and understand our rich history.

The College will continue to press forward with adapting as it needs to in order to remain relevant in today’s higher education environment, and our next big transformation will be the building of the student center, where student engagement, learning and connections can flourish.

As a body of alumni and friends, we are a force for good. Together, we can ensure that students continue to be educated for Individual and Social Responsibility and become citizens who improve the world around them. I’m proud to be part of a group committed to ensuring our alma mater and its mission thrive. Thank you for all that you’ve done for the College and its students.

Sincerely,

Samantha Pearl ’00 Director of Alumni Engagement Always Family. Always Home. Always Olivet.

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LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES Acorn Society

Red Oak Society

White Oak Society

Pin Oak Society

Bur Oak Society

Black Oak Society

Live Oak Society

$25,000 +

$50,000 - $99,999

$100,000 $249,999

$250,000 $499,999

$500,000 $999,999

$1,000,000 $2,499,999

$2,500,000+

LIVE OAK SOCIETY

Hugh H. Hickok

David Cutler ’65 Thomas ’69 and Gayle Kolassa Albert ’80 and Debbie Rosenthaler

Donald Keller ’67

Michigan Department of Education

Richard ’68 and Reva (Hayes) ’68 Parrella

Wolfgang ’66 and Barbara Mieder

Robert ’68 and Diane Parrella

Loutit Foundation

Michael ’77 and Beth Oyster

Mario A. Rodriguez ’13

Charles ’64 and Lynn McPhail

State of Michigan, Office of the Governor

Michigan Future Foundation

BLACK OAK SOCIETY

Barbara K. Parkinson

Anonymous

Michael John Reynolds ’75

Charles Blackman ’46

Timothy E. A. Smith ’65

Community Foundation for S.E. Michigan

Women’s Board of Olivet College

WHITE OAK SOCIETY

The Teagle Foundation Trane U.S. Inc. United Church Board for Homeland Ministries

Emory & Laura Ford Charitable Fund

Amerisure Insurance

Whirlpool Foundation

Frederick S. Upton Foundation

Anonymous

Kresge Foundation

Battle Creek Community Foundation

Jeffrey and Elizabeth (Larson) ’90 Wildern

Robert ’57 and Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Alfred ’58 and Deanna Knickerbocker

Microsoft William and Karla Middlebrooks Kenneth ’58 and Carol (Blumenthal) ’58 Milner North Congregational Church Walter ’58 and Theresa Parker Marjorie (Wilson) Richards ’76

William Randolph Hearst Foundation

Judith Selesky ’66 Fredda Sullivan Sparks

Michigan Colleges Alliance

Thomas Burke ’82

RED OAK SOCIETY

State Farm Companies Foundation

Michael Morman ’09

Dr. Stephen Burton ’68

Anonymous

State Farm Insurance Companies

Steven ’82 and Melinda (Strother) ’82 Roznowski

James M. Cash and Carol A. Gruen ’76

Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.

Mary Jane Tenny

Air-Way Manufacturing Co.

Towsley Foundation

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Denise M. Cornelius

Auto-Owners Insurance Company

Norma and Dr. John Curtis

Cheryl (Chapman) Barnes ’76

WB and Candace Thoman Foundation

Marilyn (Purse) Dean ’60 Barron Evans ’77

Pamela Heos ’77 and Jeffrey Brancheau

Linwood "Woody" C. ’68 and Susan Wiley

Frankenmuth Insurance Company

Jason Conkin ’97

Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69

Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.

Francis and Colette Coomes

ACORN SOCIETY

Herrick Foundation

Dennis Daugherty ’70

Alexander ’68 and Winifred Aranyos

Margaret Hoats ’66

Dean Transportation

Armstrong International, Inc.

Jack D. and Freeda S. Sparks Foundation

Educational Assistance Ltd.

William Ballagh ’88

Frey Foundation

Michael and Mary Bassis

Kellogg Co.

George Francis

Begole Brownell Fund

Justin Klamerus ’99

General Electric Foundation

Brian ’69 and Nancy Benner

PIN OAK SOCIETY

David ’84 and Sonya Labrecque

William ’66 and Lorain Giles

Besser Foundation

Attwood Foundation

Jesse ’74 and Amy Lothamer

John R. Green ’59

Jack "Jake" Bishop Jr. ’72

Richard ’80 and Cindy Beyer

Ilene Masters

David and Sheila Hathaway

Wilma Ray-Bledsoe

Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., and Traci D. Corey

McGregor Fund

Duane and Suzanne ’79 Hewitt

Howard ’59 and Martha ’61 Bondy

Peggy (Pack) Dennis ’76

Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ

Jerry Hill

Sandra (Vedder) Boyer ’85

Ann Margaret Dimond

Timothy ’83 and Tami Hodge

Robert H. Bradley

James ’70 and Lizabeth ’70 Moore

Farm Bureau Insurance Co.

Brian ’88 and Kimberly Iott

Gary ’71 and Kathryn ’70 Burt

National Association of Congregational Christian Churches

Craig A. Kapson ’72

Jack and Mary J. Butterick

Donald Oderkirk ’64

Linda (Magalotti) ’70 and Robert Katcher

David ’80 and Kimberly ’81 Byrens

BUR OAK SOCIETY Anonymous Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Chartwells Dining Services J. Robert Gillette ’63 Bob and Tanya (Urcavich) ’80 Grebe Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway Paul and Rebecca Kennedy Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Stephen ’84 and Elizabeth Upton

Douglas and Beverly Federau Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation

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Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43

First Congregational UCC, Alpena

James ’70 and Cynthia Carmody William Cassidy ’63

First Congregational UCC, Battle Creek

Christian UCC, Sawyer

Lawrence Franks ’55

Chuck Kovaleski ’70

Comerica Inc.

Free Spirit Construction, Inc.

Dr. Ray B. Loeschner

Ron and Evelyn (Gruen) Cortesi

Peter ’66 and Sarah ’67 Fuller

Linda Logan, Ph.D.

UCC Local Church Ministries, Council for Higher Education

Covenant Association of East Lansing

Gannett Foundation

Kevin Martin ’77 and Duane Brown

USX Foundation Inc.

John ’70 and Penny ’69 Gear

Charles ’76 and Roann Mefford

Karen ’81 and Keith Van Hentenryck

Betty Jo Crosby

George I. Alden Trust

Miller Foundation

Patricia Vandenheede ’83

John ’59 and Laura Davis

Benny Hart

M. Michael Morse ’61

Vomberg Foundation

Terry and Maria Davis

Timothy Hauxwell ’83

National Science Foundation

Beverly Weidendorf ’60

DeRoy Testamentary Foundation

Vern Hazard ’83

Jane O’Brien ’65

Charles ’55 and Celia Weidendorf

Michael ’77 and Jan (Harrison) Dieterle

James C. High

Phi Alpha Pi

Tala Jean (Plummer) Welch ’77

Dow Chemical Co. Foundation

Roger Piddington ’68

Wells Fargo Commercial Banking

Edward J.F. Young

Thomas Hoisington and Louise Alderson

Jack ’66 and Bonnie ’67 Rall

Melanie Engels ’08

Nicholas Hood and Denise Page Hood

West Michigan Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Mgmt. Society

Robert Ewigleben

Charles Hookway

Mike ’75 and Judy Fales

Linda Hoover ’81

Joseph Fink

B.J. and Teri Hull

First Congregational Church

Craig Jenkins ’08 and Ananda Zaccanelli-Jenkins

First Congregational Church, Wayne

James and Carol Ann (Breidenstein) Johnson JSJ Corporation

Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Kelly Rossman-McKinney Richard and Catherine Russell Samuel L. Westerman Foundation

SPX Corporation Arthur and Charlotte Stevens Eric ’94 and Shelley Thomas Donald Tuski ’85

Westran Insurance Scholarship Foundation Irmgard Wilmore ’42 Larry K. Winegar ’74

Ruth K. Sherwood Maureen (Hendrick) Smyth ’71

2020 CAMPAIGN HONOR ROLL Donors are cateogorized by their total giving to the Responsible Learners — Responsible Leaders Campaign.

$1,000,000 or More

Ann Margaret Dimond†‡**

Chris McFail‡

Robert ’68 and Diane Parrella

Anonymous

Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway†**

James ’70 and Lizabeth ’70 Moore†‡

Marjorie (Wilson) Richards ’76

David Cutler ’65‡

Hugh H. Hickok

Mario A. Rodriguez ’13‡

Mary Jane Tenny‡

Emory & Laura Ford Charitable Fund

Wolfgang ’66 and Barbara Mieder‡

Thomas ’69 and Gayle Kolassa†‡**

Michael Oyster ’77‡*

Jeffrey and Elizabeth (Larson) ’90 Wildern‡**

Linwood “Woody” C. ’68 and Susan Wiley‡

Robert ’57 and Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence†

Michael John Reynolds ’75‡

$50,000-$99,999

$10,000-$49,999

Cheryl (Chapman) Barnes ’76‡

Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.

Battle Creek Community Foundation

Auto-Owners Insurance Company

Pamela Heos ’77 and Jeffrey Brancheau

William P. ’75 and Jean (Shaffer) ’75 Blair

Thomas Burke ’82†

Howard ’59 and Martha ’61 Bondy

Jason Conkin ’97†

Sandra (Vedder) Boyer ’85†‡

Marilyn (Purse) Dean ’60

John ’84 and Sandra Bremner

Dean Transportation**

Ryan and Katharine ’90 Bruneau

Frankenmuth Insurance Company

Robert ’59 and Judith ’62 Burns

Duane and Suzanne ’79 Hewitt‡

David ’80 and Kimberly ’81 Byrens

Jerry Hill†

Yvonne M. Caamal Canul ’73†**

Brian ’88 and Kimberly Iott‡

Robert W. Carling, Ph.D. ’69

Donald Keller ’67

James ’70 and Cynthia Carmody

Margaret Hoats ’66‡

Ilene Masters

Edward Christian

Justin Klamerus ’99†‡

Michigan Future Foundation

Ron and Evelyn (Gruen) Cortesi

Jesse ’74 and Amy Lothamer†

Walter ’58 and Theresa Parker

Betty Jo Crosby

Timothy E. A. Smith ’65‡

Michael Morman ’09 Albert ’80 and Debbie Rosenthaler‡

$100,000-$249,999 Richard ’80 and Cindy Beyer†

$500,000-$999,999

Charles Blackman ’46†‡

Anonymous‡

Dr. Stephen Burton ’68

Chartwells Dining Services**

James M. Cash and Carol A. Gruen ’76

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan**

Denise Cornelius‡

Stanley and Betsy Dole†‡ Bob and Tanya (Urcavich) ’80 Grebe‡ Steven ’82 and Melinda (Strother) ’82 Roznowski

$250,000-$499,999 Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., and Traci D. Corey†‡*** Peggy (Pack) Dennis ’76‡ 58

Norma and Dr. John Curtis‡ Barron Evans ’77‡ Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Douglas and Beverly Federau†** Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation

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† Current, former, emeritus or honorary trustee ‡ Entered the Founders’ Society during the Campaign ** 2019 Sponsor of the Leadership Awards Dinner, Women’s Leadership Institute or Homecoming

* Faculty or staff during the Campaign

Dennis Daugherty ’70†

Charles Schepel ’60‡

Frank and Constance Hagelshaw

$1,000-$4,999

Terry and Maria Davis***

Judith Selesky ’66

Lamontriale Hale ’01

AARP Michigan**

John ’59 and Laura Davis

Maureen (Hendrick) Smyth ’71†

David and Sheila Hathaway†

Accident Fund Insurance Company

Cloyce Dickerson ’87

St. Paul UCC, Saline

Hegardt Foundation

Suresh ’99 and Priya ’00 Acharya*

Educational Assistance Ltd.

Alice (Robbins) Steinberg ’51

Michael Hescott ’87

Richard and Patricia Allen

Melanie Engels ’08†**

William ’67 and Anne Telling

Larry ’68 and Carolyn Hice

Thomas H. Allum DO ’64

Edward Fairlamb

Susan Topping ’77†

Frederick Hinz ’70

Alexander ’68 and Winifred Aranyos†

Kathi Froehlich ’76

Gordon Traye ’69

Hope UCC in Fraser

Regina Armstrong*

John ’70 and Penny ’69 Gear

Radney ’59 and Beverly Tucker

Independent Bank Corporation**

William ’66 and Lorain Giles‡

Stephen and Elizabeth Upton

JM Wilson Corporation

Jeffrey ’75 and Deborah (Rebeck) ’76 Ash

Eugene ’63 and Jo Grimley

Karen ’81 and Keith Van Hentenryck†

Kaliniak Design LLC

H. Robert Bacon ’76

Benny Hart

Beverly Weidendorf ’60

Craig A. Kapson ’72

Craig Bailey ’01†

Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.

Tala Jean (Plummer) Welch ’77‡

Reginald Lancaster ’63

David ’64 and Patricia Banks

Vern Hazard ’83

Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program

Don Lawless

Marcia (Downs) Barker ’76

Sharon Hobbs

Westran Insurance Scholarship Foundation

Robert ’67 and Patricia ’69 Lewallen‡

Lance Barker

Timothy ’83 and Tami Hodge†**

Ray Loeschner

Haley A. Bazzani ’14

Linda Hoover ’81‡

Karl ’69 and Connie ’72 Wilson

Jacqueline Looser*

Harry “Bud” Beekman ’65

B.J. and Teri Hull*

Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69

Meijer Inc.**

Kelly Griggs

Jackson National Life Insurance Company**

$5,000-$9,999

Robert ’78 and Kimberly Mette

Edward P. Bentley

Ada Congregational Church

William and Karla Middlebrooks**

Benjamin Bernoudy ’58

Craig Jenkins ’08 and Ananda Zaccanelli-Jenkins

North Congregational Church

Kevin ’88 and Heather Berwald

Arvill and Kay Jones†

Stan ’72 and Linda ’74 Allison

Mauricio Palli ’07

Grant and Tina L. (Lincoln) ’73 Bienz

Linda (Magalotti) ’70 and Robert Katcher

Delstene Atkinson***

James and Samantha ’00 Pearl*

Travis R. Blair ’05

Phi Alpha Pi

Ross ’71 and Jennifer ’73 Bohms

Paul and Rebecca Kennedy†**

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Martha (Graham) Ports ’65

Forrest ’65 and Jeri Ann ’65 Bone

Phillip Prettyman ’70

Gary and M. Bernadette ’82 Bowker

Michael Pugh ’68

Larry ’74 and Eva Brewer

Phil Reed*

Lewis Brindle ’71

Richard Ries ’85

Julie (Smith) Brooks ’77

Robert and Bess Cook Foundation

Barbara Brummel ’57

Brad Rowe

Diane (Butterfield) Brunn ’67

Samuel L. Westerman Foundation

Linda Bryant-Solomon ’68

Lawrence Schweitzer ’79

BSN Sports

Jeffrey Carl ’72

Daniel Smith ’03

Douglas ’73 and Suzanne Burger Jeffrey Burleigh ’81

John Clay ’87 and Judy Alexander

Michael ’82 and Sue ’84 Baker

David ’84 and Sonya Labrecque†**

Patience Becker ’70

Linda Logan, Ph.D.*

Jack “Jake” Bishop Jr. ’72

M3 Group

Thomas Bowling ’71

Kevin Martin ’77 and Duane Brown

Judge Thomas and Julie Brennan, Jr.†

Charles ’64 and Lynn McPhail†

James ’71 and Pam Brunger

Charles ’76 and Roann Mefford†

Gary ’71 and Kathryn ’70 Burt

Michigan Colleges Alliance

Capital Region Community Foundation

Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ

William Cassidy ’63

Southern Michigan Bank & Trust**

Earl ’66 and Gail Miller‡

CSM Group

Larry ’64 and Virginia ’65 Spencer

Blaine Burnett ’08

Miller Foundation

Frank ’78 and JoAnne ’79 Desy

William ’63 and Terry Spokes

James Burns ’54

Luis ’59 and Donna Diaz

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Evan D. Burt

Arthur and Charlotte Stevens

Jack and Mary J. Butterick

Andrew Tidey ’94

Delois Caldwell

Union UCC, Tekonsha

Simon Camaj ’95

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Kay Canaan ’65

Charles ’55 and Celia Weidendorf

Jerry Capps ’90 Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43

Michigan Youth Wrestling Association

Kenneth ’58 and Carol (Blumenthal) ’58 Milner†** M. Michael Morse ’61 National Association of Congregational Christian Churches

Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Charlotte Stephen Ernst ’91* Stuart Everett ’63

Orlando ’57 and Delores Burton

Donald Oderkirk ’64†

Mike ’75 and Judy Fales*

Denise Page Hood†

James ’68 and Jan Ferguson

Richard ’68 and Reva (Hayes) ’68 Parrella

Jamey ’86 and Nicole Fitzpatrick† Julie Foster ’92†

West Michigan Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Mgmt. Society

Michael Pence ’84

George Francis†

Blayne S. White ’15

Roger Piddington ’68

Edward Gatta Jr. ’77

Jeff ’79 and Teresa ’78 Wilson

R.E. Olds Foundation**

Mark ’75 and Laurie Girardin

Karl ’69 and Connie ’72 Wilson

Jack ’66 and Bonnie ’67 Rall

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69

Central Michigan Adjusters Association

Women’s Board of Olivet College**

Karen Chaney*

Kelly Rossman-McKinney†‡

Cheryl Casterline Michael ’71 and Loralee Castner Dominick Catinella ’03

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Chinese Community Church

Michael ’63 and Betsy ’65 Foster

Timothy Johnston*

Robert McRae

Helen (Wei) Chung ’68

Michale and Tricia Foster

Virginia Johnstone

Meadowbrook Congregational Church

Lawrence Cibulka ’80

John and Sarah Frakes

Jan ’69 and Cathy ’69 Jones

Jason Meadows ’03

Karen (Ciesielski) Bochenek ’65

Michael and Erin ’07 Fredericks*

Eric Jordan ’86

Andrew and Megan Merchant*

Scott Cobel ’74

Fun Services**

Martin Kapff ’72

Martha Mertz**

Eleanor Colombo ’64

Anthony ’82 and Joanne Furton

Rosalie Brum Karunas

Martha Metzger ’63

Combined Insurance Company

Larry ’64 and Marilyn Gaskins

Harold ’91 and Jeanne ’91 Kemp

Kevin Compton

Gibson Insurance

Vincent Kempinski ’81

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies

Cynthia (Strebeck) ’76 and Stanford Compton

Gary and Lesley (Gilbert) ’82 Schinbeckler

William Keys ’74

Congregational Church of the Messiah

Jonathan Gillette ’81

Jare and Marcia ’89 Klein

Consumers Energy**

Nicholas Glaser ’07

George Nez ’41

Covenant Association of East Lansing

Michael Glenn ’10

Alfred ’58 and Deanna Knickerbocker

Charles ’76 and Kimberly ’03 Millbrook

Ronald and Cynthia ’76 Crooks

Andrew ’70 and Nancy ’68 Goldman

Sharon (Heller) Koning ’63

Carl J. Miller*

Crowne Plaza Lansing West

McKinsey Golfin ’05 Nelson Graves ’65

Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C.**

Timothy ’80 and Linda ’80 Miller

Antoine T. Currie ’10 Brenton Curtis ’65 Lloyd Damon ’78 and Teresa DeMarco

Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church

Dark Horse Brewing Co.

Kyle ’09 and Laura (Markin) ’11 Labrecque‡

Suzanne (Best) Morgan ’79

Ford Grimshaw ’57

Mark ’66 and Janet ’67 Davison

Richard Groch ’62

William Laimbeer Sr.

Scott ’82 and Tanya-Mari Morrison

John DePuy ’70

William Halacoglu ’82

Karl and Kimberly Lamp

Gary A. and Judith ’70 Morrison

Bob Deyo ’76

Michael Ham

Lansing School District

MSU Federal Credit Union**

Michael ’77 and Jan (Harrison) ’77 Dieterle

David Hammond ’70

John Latta ’74

Jean Murabito

Haslett Community Church

Shantel (Diethrich) Launstein ’93

John Sanders and Georgie Murray

Robert H. Digby ’65 M.D., M.P.H.

Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital**

Michael ’69 and Sue Lawrie

Gayther Myers ’62

Larry ’75 and Joyce Lethorn

Edward ’80 and Cynthia ’79 Heator*

Kathleen Needham ’67 John D. Neely ’53

Matthew ’07 and Gina (Hilgendorf) ’07 Domitrovich

Michael ’73 and Vicky ’74 Kimling

Jack Kubitz ’56

Michigan Fraternal Insurance Counselors Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Richard ’57 and Cynthia (Martin) ’58 Mitchell Leonard Morgan ’89

Terry Donnelly ’68

Reginald ’84 and Catherine Henry

R. Richardson ’83 and Susan ’83 Levitte

Melissa Doubleday ’96

William Henson

Jack Lingenfelter ’04

Roger ’69 and Marilyn Dougherty

Sylvia Hicks-Fox ’78

Serafin Llerena ’11

Branden Dyer ’14**

Norman ’61 and Karen Hoenes

John London ’52

Mary J. Eakle

Larry ’60 and Jerrilyn ’81 Holcomb

Gene Lorentz ’63

Frederick Eayrs ’68

Larry Holcomb ’80

Mike and Karla Love**

Truusje Edwards ’88

Theodore Homan ’81

William and Wendy ’82 Loveless

EMC Insurance Companies

Thomas Homes ’17

Enterprise Fleet Management

Hal ’71 and Janice Hooks

Paul ’67 and Julie (Gazlay) ’66 Lundstedt

Jeanine (Fenner) Evans ’72

Michael ’82 and Diane Hoover

Karen A. and Mitch S. Lutzke*

Janet Orr ’65

Robert Ewigleben†

Dennis Horal ’76

Ronald ’61 and Kay Lynch

Danny ’85 and Jacqueline Pantaleo

Bill ’62 and Marilyn ’61 Feddeler

David ’73 and Thelma Horn

Major League Landscaping LLC

Louie Paquette ’61

Fifth Third Bank

C. Reid ’67 and Deborah (Brooks) ’69 Hudgins

Maner Costerisan**

Sidney (Patton) Paradine ’69 Loren ’89 and Margaret ’90 Partlo

Steve ’86 and Elizabeth Hummer

John ’73 and Sandy (Brokstad) ’76 Martin

Thomas Humphreys*

Dan ’66 and Mary Mathews

John Peshinski ’75

First Congregational UCC, Alpena

Stephen Hunter

Mark Maurer ’84

Francis Petersen ’69

First Congregational UCC, Harrison

Joseph C. Iauch ’58

R. Bruce Maxwell

Pilgrim Congregational UCC, Lansing

First Congregational UCC, South Haven

Gregory ’09 and Jessica ’08 Jarratt

Michele McCauley***

Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67*

Jon McIver ’80

Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company

Edward Fischer ’69

Mary (MacPherson) Jennings ’52

Gary McKee ’73

Philip Flynn ’68 and Geraldine Engler-Flynn

Mark Jensen ’89 and Liane Holt Jensen†

McLaren Greater Lansing

Michael Fontaine ’88

Lance Johnson ’93

Mary Anne McMullen ’01*

Joseph Fink† First Congregational Church, Laingsburg

Patricia Foreman ’62 60

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McLaren Oakland Medical Center**

Carol Nesbitt Donald Nichols ’57 North Shore Congregational Church Timothy ’76 and Sharon O’Brien Jane O’Brien ’65 Michael O’Hara ’73 Olivet Congregational Church Linda (Sigren) O’Neill ’74

Ross Pennock ’17

Plymouth Congregational, Grand Rapids Portage UCC Larry Porter ’73 Preston City Congregational Church

PrestoSports

Eric ’94 and Shelley Thomas

Air-Way Manufacturing Co.

Willem Drogt ’06

Print-Tech, Inc. (In Kind)**

Steven ’76 and Troll ’76 Thomas

G. Asenath Andrews ’72†

Linda (Harleston) Eaton ’80

Professional & Personal Wellness

Jeffrey Thompson ’98

Aon Foundation

Engine Shop Agency

Dave Pyne

David L. ’56 and Janice M. Thompson

Clint Askins ’78

Rem and Jennifer Fairlamb

Peter ’65 and Nancy ’65 Raisbeck

Mark ’76 and Francine Thuston

Richard Atkinson ’68

Farmers Insurance

Chester Ray ’65

Trane U.S. Inc.**

Raymond Atkinson ’85

Robert ’61 and Rose Mary Ferguson

Paul Rimka ’73

Trinity UCC

Frank and Audrey Baker

Jack ’56 and Nancy ’57 Fieldman

Rockwood First Congregational Church

Donald Tuski ’85†

Bruce ’82 and Anne Barea

Susan (Richardson) Finch ’66

UCC Women of Michigan

Dale ’62 and Judy Barr

David ’77 and Cynthia Firlik

John ’65 and Nancy ’65 Rohde

Ryan ’12 and Theresa ’14 Underhill

John Basinger ’69

David M. Firlik ’13

John Rouse ’87

United Church of Christ

Jennifer L. Baum ’12

First Congregational UCC, Benzonia

James Rowell ’66

Jacob Van Vliet ’17

Jacques Beaudoin ’80

Richard and Elizabeth Fleming

Lisa W. Rue

Judith Van Order

Jeffrey ’99 and Amber Bell

Beth Fleming-Brown ’75

John ’64 and Rosemary Ryan

Jeffrey Veronie ’91

Donald Bergstrom ’81

Thomas Franke

Joseph Sabatella ’81

Charles Vigenski ’98

Walker Beverly

Scott and Jennifer Galloway

SAGE Scholars Educational Foundation

Tamyra Walters ’80*

Wilma Ray-Bledsoe

Jeanne Galloway

Kenneth Walters ’68

Michael Bohnet ’85

Gilbert Foundation

Ross G. Sanders ’12

Gerald and Joan (Bordner) ’52 Warren

Dennis Boone ’77

John Giroux

William ’64 and Jayne Saybolt†

Eric Boothroyd ’73

David ’58 and Patricia ’59 Graham

Donald Watkins ’73

Walter Schneider ’59

Shirley (Hickey) Boundy ’59

John R. Green ’59†

Jerome Webster ’88

Gloria J. Schutzler

Brandon Brissette*

James ’61 and Janice Grimshaw

Todd Weddon ’66

John J.H. Schwarz M.D.†

Kirk and Lori Britton*

James R. Grugett ’87

Scott ’99 and Mary Welden

Schweitzer, Inc.

Jerry and Rebecca ’65 Brown

George ’61 and Judith Gullen

Wells Fargo Commercial Banking**

Scott ’73 and Kay ’74 Scofield

Buchanan Insurance Agency, Inc.

Linda Haight ’67

Westfield Group

Noreen (Towne) Search ’63

John Burchett

Westfield Insurance

Seelye Auto Group

William Burdon ’69

M. David Moulton and Yvonne Hamann-Moulton

Steven Wheeler ’78

Belva Burney ’68

Martin Hanifin*

Robert Shegog ’74

Whitetail Farms Farm Fresh Market**

BW Battle Creek LLC

Hanover Insurance

Michael and Ann Sherzer*

Owen ’60 and Judith ’63 Whitkopf

Patricia Rae Canfield

Sam Hargraves*

Ryan and Katherine Shockey*

Micha (Bryant) Wilkowski ’89

Richard Cardosi ’62

Jason Hartman ’95

David ’88 and Melissa ’88 Shufelt

Arthur and Joanne Williams*

David Carlson ’62

Robert Hawkins ’75

Myrtle (Cassel) Shultz ’48

Jeff ’84 and Patricia Wilson

Patrice (Briggs) Cecchin ’81

Dottie Hess ’68

Irvin ’65 and Carol ’65 Sigler

Gerald ’62 and Marcia Wilson

Joe Chagnon ’70

John Hobday ’72

Evan P. Simpson ’15

Joy and Tom Wiseman*

Bruce ’58 and Marilyn ’57 Chapman

Kurt and Linda Hofmann

William ’67 and Mary Lou ’69 Skelley

WKAR Radio

Robert ’73 and Patricia ’73 Clark

Charles Hoge ’78

Robert O. and Constance A. Smith

Nickolas Wolf ’10

Dudley Cliff ’71

Mark ’80 and Lynn ’81 Holdren

Mikel Snow ’66

Wolverine Mutual Insurance

Patricia Collins*

Joseph Howard ’69

Space for Grace

Monte and Jamie (Byrens) ’99 Collins

Joseph ’84 and Heidi Impellizzeri

Lonnie and Barbara Spencer*

Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church Roger ’61 and Gwendolyn ’63 Wood

Colonial Life

Thomas A. Ivany ’11

State Farm Companies Foundation

Worldwide Facilities LLC

Joyce (Angerer) Craig ’57

Edward Jamison ’75

Charles Stefanko

Brittany Zandstra*

Jack Cribb

Sarah Jennings

Robert Stephan ’81

Zonta Club of East Lansing Area

David Crockett ’65

Mary Jones

Clair ’80 and Nyla ’92 Stevens

Jeff Zonyk ’69

Jill (Sours) Daniel ’80

Randy Jorgenson ’78

Bill and Michelle Stockberger*

Thomas Zupko ’87

Robert and Cynthia Davey

James and Emilie Kanitz

Lynda Stone ’85

Dan ’90 and Michelle ’90 Davis

Jeffrey Kawaski

Roderic G. Sanders ’08

Marcia (Campbell) Sumerix ’69

$500-$999

Barbara Decker ’66

Don and Lucie Kettering

Travon A. Tatum ’16

i92.9 FM**

Dewpoint

Ramona Kime ’80

William L. Teller ’66

Abbott Road Center for the Family

The Collaborative**

Virginia (Dohring) Adler ’65

Paul and Anita (Murieka) ’86 DeYoung

Jay Kitson ’73

Roger ’59 and Marilyn Tharp The Peoples Church of East Lansing

Aerial Drone Media LLC

† Current, former, emeritus or honorary trustee ‡ Entered the Founders’ Society during the Campaign ** 2019 Sponsor of the Leadership Awards Dinner, Women’s Leadership Institute or Homecoming

David ’68 and Karen ’71 Doubleday

Andrew Kneffel ’98 and Saudia Santure-Kneffel ’98 Donald Knoechel

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William and Deborah (Buell) ’66 Kodros

Timothy and Pamela Reeves

Colleen Weston ’87

Sandra Ambs

Renewal Ranch LLC

Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.

Paul and Jenalyn ’86 Riley

Timothy C. ’84 and Lisa A. (Childs) ’86 Whalen

American Criminal Justice Alpha Psi Sigma

Craig W. and Bridget Korpela*

Risk Innovations LLC

Lisa Wheeler Huzella

Andrew Kreichelt*

Holly (LaRose) Roenicke ’96

Skip ’68 and Barbara ’70 Whittaker

American Online Giving Foundation, Inc.

Kenneth Lackscheide ’06

James R. ’56 and Mary ’58 Rogers

Robert ’67 and Charlotte Wilks

America’s HR Department Inc.

Christine Laitner ’69

Ron Jackson Insurance Agency

Charles Williams, Jr. ’71

Richard and Marie Ames

Gary Lange

Rummel Agency, Inc.

Charles A. and La Verne Wilson Jr.*

Anchor Chiropractic, P.C.

Lasting Impressions, Inc.

Troy and Nancy Rumsey

Richard ’53 and Donna Wirsing

Louis Anderson ’63

Mike Lemon

Andrea Rutledge

Ryan Anderson ’17

Lee Lerner ’64

James Sabatella ’86

WOC - Greater Coleman Temple Auxiliary

Letavis Enterprises, Inc.

Seung ’62 and Teresa Woo

Donna (Weidendorf) Anderson ’85

Martha (Townsend) Limauro ’87

Thomas Sampson and Nancy Wonch*

Robert Young ’76

Margaret (Coats) Andreau ’94

Gary ’74 and Judy Longman

Arnold and Leatrice Schilbe

Ahmad ’05 and Janet ’07 Zeaiter

Ann L. Andrews ’54

Arend and Nancy Lubbers

Myra (Clark) Schlicht ’59

Timothy Zielinski ’77

Judith Andrews ’68

M&M Marketing

Rosalind (Blumenthal) Schmorak ’46

Zombie John’s Killer Deals, LLC

Thomas and Shelley Angell

Grant ’96 and Julie MacKenzie

Allan and Lori Schneck

Zonta Club of Michigan Capitol Area

Charlotte Anspaugh ’71

Daniel Maroney ’54

Laura (Oestreich) Schrader ’92

Larraine Matusak†

Michael ’03 and Lindsey ’00 Seelye

$500 and Under

Mike Maurer

SERVPRO of Eaton County

Russell ’84 and Anna ’88 McBride

Tom ’88 and Lory ’88 Shaw

Jim McCloughan ’68

Gary ’68 and Diane Siemers

Jason and Audrey ’95 McManus

Melissa M. Simmons ’86

Larry ’64 and Mary Martha ’65 Melendy

Edward Smith ’79

John Menken ’56

Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.

Christine Dowding Metts ’81

Myra (Phillips) Sorensen ’96

Michigan Insurance Company

Southeastern MI Association of Congregational Churches

Pamela S. Antes

Rebecca (Wright) Abate ’66

Cheryl (Mulvaney) ’77 and John Aponte

Abbott & Powers Agency

Thomas Appel ’65

Jodi Ackerman ’99, ’08 MAT

Bonnie Appell ’81

Barb Ackerson

Avery A. Applegate

Janet Adamski ’73

Arbor Grove Congregational Church

Anthony Adkins

Arlington/Roe & Co.

Joshua Aemmer ’01

Joan Armstrong ’62

Affinity Financial Soltions, LLC

Chelsea E. Armstrong ’12

Nicholas Africano ’16

William ’75 and Janice ’74 Armstrong

Helen (Handy) Ahern ’71

Henry Doss and Christine ’78 Arvidson†

Mooville

Spartan Motors Inc. Private Foundation

William Ahrens Gail Akiona ’57

Lisa Ash*

Frederick Moss ’61

Hilary Speare ’75

Al Noor Services

David Asher ’71

Daniel Musielewicz*

Robert Springer ’56

Bill Albaugh

Michael Asher

Thomas Nelson ’70

St. Andrews Products

Rhonda Albrect

Stacey Assell ’07†

William Nixon ’51

Bernie ’72 and Becky Stankewicz

Benjamin Albrecht

Stacey L. Atchison ’12

Mark L. Odland

William ’65 and Mary Ann Stephens

All Oregon Landscaping, Inc.

Attorneys Title Agency, LLC

John Owen ’71

Jay ’57 and Sarah Surratt

Jeff Allen

Rosemary Aukerman ’72

Larry Pantaleo

David Swanson ’70

John ’76 and Cynthia Allen

Elizabeth Aungst ’17

Dave Papak

Linda Lee Tarver

Nancy Allen ’75

Michael Austin ’03

Leslie Perry ’75

The KAK Network Inc.**

Steven Allen

Mary Austin

Marjorie (Hertzberg) Phillips ’48

Dale Traister ’76

Heidi B. Allen

Nicole Babcock ’09

PK Contracting

Thomas Trubac ’79

Robert L. Allen ’85

Andrew T. Babicki

Stanley Platsis ’64

Michael ’82 and Lori ’83 Vedder

Arnold Allen ’78

Phillip Bachers ’73

Plymouth UCC, Detroit

Laura Vedder ’82

Jonathan W. Bachman ’12

Linda Pohly ’76

Joseph Vicari

Timothy Cook and Penny Allen-Cook

David Poole ’75

Christian ’96 and Laura ’00 Von Allmen

Allison Personnel Services, Inc.

Dale Badder

Jerry Allocco ’69

David and Alice Bailey

Gary and M. Gail ’67 Waytena

Andrew and Kirstie Almy

Noah Bailey

Daniel ’65 and Susan Welch

Gregory ’98 and Nikki ’99 Almy

Kristin Bair

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Margaret Altovilla

Timothy Baird ’65

James ’75 and Rita ’76 Wencel

Amazon Smile

Brad ’11 and Nicole ’95 Baker*

Richard S. Miller ’70 Martin ’73 and Shirlee Mitchell†

James R. and Susan Q. Powers George Purlee ’59 R&D Salvage** Allen ’51 and Nancy Ratzlaff

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Rick and Jeanette ’66 Anderson

Carol Sobleskey ’80

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Sherry Backoff ’64

Thomas Baker

Edmond Bentley and Mary ’82 Funk-Bentley

David Bonkowski ’18

Patricia Brown

John ’72 and Linda Baker

Jasmine Boose

Matthew Brown*

Brian Baker

Christine Bentz ’90

James ’91 and Lynsey Ann Bosch

Annette Brown ’92

Bruce Baker and Cheryl Ruffer

Jenna Benvenuti ’18

Lido Bossory

Robert Brown ’72

L. Daryl and Mary Jean Baker

Jeffrey ’76 and Arlene Berg

Arend Boterenbrood

Matthew ’91 and Lisa Brown

Timothy A. ’77 and Christine Baker

Emily K. Berlo

Mary Boucher ’59

Robert Brownell*

Jody (Exelby) Baldridge ’91

Susan Bernard ’85

Linda Bowen ’71

Paul Brownell Jr. ’59

Scott R. Baldwin

Jill Berry

Craig ’00 and Angela Bowen

Kyle Bryson ’16

Robert Ball ’63

Jedediah Berry ’02

Mikayla Bower

Jacqueline Buchanan

Cory P. ’12 and Amber ’12 Ballard*

Thomas Berry

Charles Bowers ’65

Gary and Carol ’92 Buchner

Brian Ballinger ’74

Berwick Congregational Church

Barbara Boxwell ’71

JP Buckingham

Marco Banchero

Pamela Bess ’09

Andrew Boyd ’04

Mark Buckland ’97

Jeff Bandy

Dylan L. Betcher ’14

David and Maureen Boyd

Ernest and Carol Buie

Barbara (Markowski) Banyai ’97

Melody Betts ’04

Sarah Boyd ’08

Lynda (Kuerth) Buitendorp ’77

Jason S. Barbosa ’16

Bryan Beverly ’06

Laurence ’75 and Martha Boyer

Ken ’08 and Brandy Bunting

Barcode Service, Inc

Raymonde ’68 and LeRon Bielak

Jim Boyer

Brad Bunting

Gail Barget ’57

Erin Bierly*

Michael Boyle ’66

Gregory and Robin Burgamy

Laura Barlond-Maas ’88*

Karen Bigelow ’82

Sarah Boyle

Brian Burke

Rita Barnes ’74

Charles and Cathy Bilinski

Lynnwood ’66 and Bonna Bracy

David Burland ’76

Thomas ’76 and Carrie (Selden) ’77 Barnett

Birch Run Wrestling Alliance

Darryck Bradley ’16

Faith A. Burleigh

Michael Birdsley ’09

Thomas J. Bradley

Alva Burleigh

Beau Barnum ’02

Rachel L. Birdsley ’13

Dennis ’75 and Marilyn ’75 Bradley

Ed Burnham

Malinda Barr

Blake A. Birmingham ’11

James S. Bradley

Jim Burns

Chris Barry

Denny Bishop

Mark ’72 and Judith Brady

Peter F. and Aline Burns

Tina Jo Bartholomew ’77

John Bishop ’74

David Brady ’72

Loren ’72 and Cindy Burzycki

Linda Bauer

Steven ’77 and Elizabeth Bivens

Evelyn Werner-Brady ’81

Michael Bush

Shawn Baynes ’98

Braden Black ’17

Lindsey (Struble) Bramlet ’09

Daniel Bush

Randy ’78 and Jan ’80 Bays

Curtis Blackwell ’17

Jaysen Brandt ’07

Ron Bush

Walter Bazylewicz ’86

Louri Blanchard ’92

Russ Branham

Vickie Bush

Robert and Patricia Beach

Stefaia Blanchett

Douglas Branson

Angel Bushman

Cynthia Beals ’79

Sandra Swan Bland ’82

Sucecedia Branson

Mike Buth ’78

Todd Beaudoin ’82

Susan (Taylor) Blank ’77

Mary (Evert) Brecheisen ’80

Sabrina Butler ’19

Abigail Beaver ’15

Bruce A. Blattner

Kenny Breitfield

Samantha Butler ’19

Phil Beckman, Sr.

Harlan Blood ’60

Jared Brickley ’18

James D. and Pamela Butterick

Brent Beckman

Logan Blough

Ann (Bertram) Brindle ’71

Buxton Enterprises Inc.

Megan Behl

Kinslea Blouin ’19

James ’69 and Sandra ’70 Briney

Yury Bylina ’08

Christopher Behnke

Blue Ox

Karen Brininstool ’71

Robert ’79 Byrens and Jerrod Nickels

Alissa Belcastro

Sherrie Boak

Steve Brisette

Graham M. Byrens ’12

Stephen Belknap ’06

Ann (Patterson) Bock ’68

Karen (Gilbert) Brobst ’57

Douglas ’59 and Beverlee ’61 Byron

Trish Bell

Scott and Sandra Bodi

Sharon Brolick ’65

Chad Caldarona

Nick Bellar

Robert Boehmer

Asheley Brooks

Cindy Caldarona

Sheri Belson

Dan Boehne

Allen Broskey

Christine Cameron ’10

Benjamin Benford II ’70

Lynnette Bohi ’70

Rose Broskey

Bruce and Alana (Fox) ’03 Cameron

Andrew Benkovsky ’15*

Ida (Fischer) Bolen ’72

Brotherhood Mutual

Jeffrey D. Campbell ’99

Stephen and Donna Benkovsky

Judith (Sanders) Bommarito ’70

Josey (Mieras) Brouwer ’80

John and Doreen ’91 Campbell

Michael R. and Katherine Benn

Daitriona Bonds

Lawrence Brown ’73

Margaret (May) Campbell ’78

Matthew Bennett*

Thomas ’92 and Linda ’91 Bondy

Marcia (Hobday) Brown ’76

Campbell Builders, LLC

Marc Bennison ’78

David ’96 and Kimberly ’96 Bondy

Ruth Brown

Capital Area Transportation Authority

Ruth (McConnell) Benson ’69

Bonetti & Gay Inc.

Gail Brown ’68

Elizabeth R. Carleton ’77

Casey S. ’12 and Joshua Benson

John Bongiovi

Darrick Brown*

Deborah (Doll) Carman ’76

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John ’70 and Patricia ’70 Carney

Randy Coffey

John Curtis ’89

Judith Devos ’56

Luis Caro

Jerry Coffey

Ashley Curtis ’16

Thomas and Nancy Devries

Kathleen Carpenter ’95

Audrey Coffey

CustomInk LLC

Luke DeWitt ’17

Mitchell Carr ’77

Neil Cohen ’63

Robert Cutler

Blair Diamond ’73

Carrier & Gable, Inc.

Theodore ’02 and Valerie Cohoon

Branden Czarnecki ’10‡

Robert ’58 and JoAnn ’59 Dickey

Cynthia Carroll

Joseph Colagiovanni

Mark J. Dabiero ex’78

Karlyn (Eberhardt) Dickinson ’67

Terry Carter

Megan N. Colby ’11

Renee Dakdduk-Griffin ’76

Ann (Huss) Dickinson ’79

Caruso Equipment Co., Inc.

Kirk and Ann Collins

Michael L. Daly ’85

Diebold Insurance Agency

Landon ’00 and Bobbi ’99 Casey

Dean and Carol Collins

Damron Bros. Asphalt

Tom Dihle ’16

Stella Cash

Case Collins

Curtis and Shana (Bush) ’14 Dancer

Charles Dildine ’64

Stephen Cassell ’66

Patrick William Coltson ’94

Malcolm Danforth

Diponio Contracting

CD2 Contracting

Robert Daniels

Chad ’94 and Kelly ’94 Dishaw

Robert Cerza ’67

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Patricia Daniels ’57

H. Robert Dittmer ’78

Kim Chaffee

Robert Condon ’76

Donald Daniels ’77

Heather (Michalsen) Dixon ’09‡

Kaly Champadeng ’03

Jeffery ’91 and Margaret ’91 Conklin

Tiffani Darling ’01

Katie Dobis ’14

Corrie Champine ’03

Contractors, ZCI General Account

Matthew Darling ’16

Meredith Dodson*

Dolores Chapman, In memory of Louis Collins

Angelique M. (Korstanje) Cook ’11

Melanie Dart

Idalis Dodson

Kathleen Cook Mary Jane Cooper ’59

Ernie and Cyndy (Stephenson) ’85 D’Ascenzo

Michael Domzalski ’19

Char-Lanes Charlotte Insurance Agency

Brian Cooper ’79

Ernie J. D’Ascenzo

Jason ’97 and Jodi ’96 Donkin

Jean (Opdyke) Chastain ’72

Amysue (Gardner) Cooper

Joshua and Jodi Datte

Jill Dooley

Christina Chateauvert ’99

Robert and Jan Cope

Barbara Davidson

Victor and Sallie Dorer

James ’77 and Laura Cherven

Bob Coplin ’72

Jack and Sue Davis

Michael Dorn

Chicago Bronze 10-10

Larry and Carolyn Copus

Harley Davis

Jessica Doster ’16

Robert Chimovitz ’65

Frederick and Lynne ’80 Corbus

Barbara Davis

Ted and Gayl Dotts*

Rich Choponis ’80

Brent M. Cork ’14

Vernon O. Davis ’11

Fred C. ’63 and Nancy Douglas

Christie Custom Builders Inc

Paul and Joy Corneliussen

De’Asia Davis

James Drikakis

Gary and Laura Ciabotti

Nick and Krystina Cortesi

Derrick D. Dawkins

Kenneth ’65 and Sally ’66 Driver

Mark and Sarah Cicchini

Emmett Cosgrove ’71

David Dawson ’71

Kathleen Driver ’50

Cody ’02 and Dustin ’01 Cichocki

Marlene Cosgrove

Kenneth ’73 and Deborah ’73 Day

Calvin Drozdzak ’72

Elizabeth (Flanary) Cieszkowski ’06

Mariah J. Cosper ’11

Terry ’69 and Martha ’73 Day

Nichole Duby

Brian L. Cilibraise ’81

Jaden Costa

Thomas and Angela Dayfield

Harold and Linda Dudley

Charles ’62 and Charlene Cilibraise

Terra Costa

Andrew Dayfield ’17

Jennifer Dugan

City Of Lansing

Nancy Coultas

David Dean

Randy Duhamell

City of Olivet

Harold Covey

Dearborn Congregational Church

Jerry Dullack ’66

City on a Hill Community Church

Mark Cowen

Erika Deaton-Mohney

Laura Dully ’82

Joseph and Carolyn Clark

Jeremiah Cowham ’18

Thomas Debaets ’72

Melody Dunithan ’81

Kelly Clark

Lawrence and Rebecca Cox

Richard and Ilene DeBaun

Ellen Dunn ’91

Ryan Clark

Lawrence A. and Joellyn Crandall

William ’03 and Courtney Deemer

Michael ’08 and Nicole ’09 Durga

Michael Clark ’70

Janet-Ann Crane ’62

Andrew A. and Ann L. Dehaven

Christine Dutcher

Classical Bells

Delbert and Angela Craven

Andrea (Amari) Dekker ’82

Owen ’68 and Anne ’68 DuVall

Catherine Claucherty-Webster ’75

Todd and Kimberly Cronkright

Mindy DeLaet

Anissa (Stille) Dyer ’06

Kimberley Clauw

Courtney Cronkright ’18

David Delaney ’60

Tiffany (Chilver) Dykema ’94

Harry Clay

Michael and Tiffany Crosby

Frances Delmerico

Stephanie Marie Eagles ’86

Scott Clemence

Michael and Linda Crosby

Beverly J. Demchuk-Burke ’77

Dan ’57 and Rosa Eagles

Laura Clifford-Podolsky ’97

Rosalie Cross

Ta’Neeka DeMyers

Dean and Karen ’88 Eagleson

John and Cathy Clodfelter

Bill Cross Sr.

Sydnee Dennis

Mark and Maureen Eakins

Cindy Clodfelter

Joan (Roberts) Crowhurst ’83

Simone McSparran ’06

Denise Earl ’79

Leslie Clune ’71

Croxton & Roe Insurance, Inc.

Henry DeRuiter ’70

Earley & Associates Inc

Rosemarie Cobleigh

Sean Cruz

Rachel M. DeVeau ’09

George Eastman ’74

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Bruce Donaldson ’52

Richard ’65 and Jane ’67 Easton

Fire & Ice Mechanical, Inc.

Ann Garver

John Grimes

Margaret (Hooker) Eaton ’48

First Baptist Church

Hannah Gathman

James A. Groebner ’87

Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Olivet

First Congregational Church of Royal Oak

Darroll Gatson

Daniel and Vicki Groll

Jon Gay

Michael A. and Pamela G. Gropp

First Congregational Church U.C.C. Womens’ Fellowship

Konnor Geiger ’18

Nathan Gross ’94

Boris and Edith ’74 Gerber

Harry Gross ’76

Mark and Shelley Gesuale

Rose Guerra

Brian Gibbs ’17

Nicholas Guerra ’19

Kevin and Christine Gibson

Marissa Guile ’16

Justin and Dana (Yeager) ’11 Gill*

Ed ’77 and Gretchen Guisbert

Reed Ebmeyer Edge Advisor LLC Joe and Stacey Edick Mark and Cathy Edington Robert Edwards ’68 Andrea (Deschoff) Eggleston ’02, ’07 MAT

First Congregational, Royal Oak Patricia (Thorne) Fisk ’85 Deborah Fitch ’76 Daniel ’75 and Carmen ’69 Fittro

Corey Einhardt

Nicette (Radee) Fitts ’67 Robert Fitzsimmons ’62

Christopher ’95 and Melinda Kay ’98 Gilliam

Kathryn (Moe) Gunter ’70

Mary (Dean) Ellis ’95 Wendy Ellis ’86

Carol Flanigan*

Catherine Gillis ’53

Josh Flaugher

Katie Haan

Dennis Embree ’89

Aaron Giargi

Flee Legend Not a Myth LLC

N.J. Haas

Ashley Emmendorfer

Terri L. Glasgow*

Justin D. Fleeson ’12

Richard Hacker ’59

Elizabeth Engle

Glendarin Hills Golf Club

FLFS of Charlotte, Inc.

Todd Haehnle ’90

Al Ennis

Camron Gnass

Kimberly (Boyer) Flitton ’93

David C. and Colleen Haesler

Joel and Julia Epstein

Molly (Reed) Goaley ’05*

Gina Florzak ’03

Denise M. Hafner

John and Elizabeth Ernst

Ernestine Gold-Livingston ’75

Sean ’96 and Amy ’95 Flynn

Jo Alice Hagemeister

David Erskin ’81

Laura Golonka

Dawn Flynn ’71

Martha (Crandall) Hagerty ’70

Michelle Erskine ’09

Catherine Gonzales

Alison E. Focht ’13

William and Susan Hajec

Audrey Essen

Melissa Good ’92

Charles L. Foley

Josh Haley

Eldon ’91 and Nicole ’91 Evans

Tyler Goodnight ’06

Michelle Fontaine ’91

Kerry Haley

Edward M. Evans

Tyler Gorby ’16

John Foote ’66

Vaughn Hall ’65

Diana Evans

Jennifer (Roberts) Gorczany ’94

Grace Forbush

Carolyn Hall ’45

Evelyn K. Calogero, PLLC

Charlene (Peterson) Gordon ’70

Ron Ford

Anthony ’08 and Stephanie ’08 Hall†

Jim and Jenna Everett

Todd Gorman

Jeffrey Fordice

Dennis Hall ’97

Jalen Ewing

Taylor Gorr ’16*

Sandra (Mesrobian) Fordyce ’64

Eugene and Alice Hamaker

Extreme Dodge

Brian and Linda Gould

Joanne Foreman ’86

Henry ’54 and June Hamilton

Michael and Rolene Fadden

Gourmet Express Catering

Robert ’70 and Julie ’70 Foster

Zak Hammal

Mashell Failer

Amanda Gouszka

Robert ’67 and Denine ’66 Foulks

Debbie Hammond

Andrew and Christy Fairlamb

Keith and Karen Graham

Martha (Hyde) Frahm ’67

Garrett Handrich ’10

Morgan Fairlamb

Drew ’04 and Heather ’04 Graham

Anne B. Francisco ’69

Hilda Harke ’55

Pete and Lynn Fairlamb

Anthony Grant

Robert Francisco ’70

Nicholas Harmon ’17

Amber Farmer ’99

Brice ’09 and Paige ’10 Grant

Richard and Carol Freytag

Ashley Harper

Farmers Insurance District Office

Joanna Grant ’58

Kimberly Fry Kutch ’00

Randy Harper

Farmers Insurance Group

Angela Gray ’82

Janice Fulton

Louise Harper

James Farnum

Great Lakes Air Operations, LLC

Donald and Marsha Fuqua

Sharon Harrington ’81

Michael ’94 and Carrie Farrier

Walter ’61 and Judith ’62 Green

Lisa J. Furman*

Eileen Harrison

June Fasang

Andrew T. Green ’15

Raymond G. Gager

Benjamin Hart ’16

D. Marc ’81 and Deborah ’83 Federau

Amy Greenamyer ’97

Barbara (Yates) Gaglio ’95

Karen Hartman

Zoe Feighner ’19

Wendy (Segal) Greene ’50

Elaine Galdino

Bill Hartsock

Idali Feliciano ’73

Denise Greenway

Mary J. (Van Kampen) Gale ’69

Amanda (Thorman) Harvath ’00

Suzan Felter ’86

Nancy (Bush) Greer ’59

Jeff Gallagher

Beverly Harwood

George and Laura Ferns

Mark and Jean Gresnick

Gregory ’81 and Vicki ’82 Gallas

Mary (Truman) Harwood ’84

Ronald W. Fesko II ’12

Holly J. Griffes ’12

James Gammon ’60

Ashley Harwood ’18*

Jonathan and Kelsie Fifield

Mark W. Griffin ’50

Trevor Garbow ’16

Harry ’77 and Heather Haskill

Brandon Fifield

Bill Griffiths

Ben Gardner

Marilyn A. Haslett ’76

Joseph Fikany ’82

Jerry D. and Cheri Griggs

John Homer and Joan Garthe ’86

Marilyn Haslett

Laura Fiorino ’02

Alexandra Grimaldi ’67

Phyllis Hassberger

Valeria (Russell) Gartner ’95 † Current, former, emeritus or honorary trustee ‡ Entered the Founders’ Society during the Campaign ** 2019 Sponsor of the Leadership Awards Dinner, Women’s Leadership Institute or Homecoming

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Daniel Haacker ’69

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Steven Hassenger ’76

Robert Hoffmeyer ’67

Ryan Jackson ’04

David Keeney ’05

Hastings Community Diving Club

Susan (Ide) Hofmann ’70

Jeffrey Jackson ’63

Paul ’87 and Colleen ’89 Kehres

Robert and Terri Hauk

Katheryn Hoisington

Sara Jackson

Samantha E. Keiffer ’12

Timothy Hauxwell ’83

Karen Holbrook

David Jackson ’78

Anthony Keim ’98

Carole ’Kelly’ Havens ’77

Lisa Holder

Brian Jaffee ’09

Lori Keiss

Phillip Hawes

Chris and Craig Holley

Linda Lou Jakeway

Joanne (Fairbanks) Keleher ’67

Maureen Hawpert

Chris Holley

Dallas James ’16

Mary Kellogg

Scott ’02 and Ericka ’02 Hayes

Andrew Holliday

Aileen M. Jamison

Glen Kelly

Amy Hayes

Mike and Emily Hollman

Richard Janeway ’69

Charles Kendall

Gina Hayward ’94

Ernest Holly

Merilee Jay ’74

Donna Kennedy ’86

Kathryn Heafield ’63

Gary and Laurie Holm

Wilma Fischer-Jed ’57

Holleigh Kennedy ’16

Jim and Betsy ’64 Healy

John Holm

Larry Jennison ’02

Corrine Kert

Joseph Hecht ’77

Jeffrey L. Holm ’14

Samantha Jensen

Melvin Ketchel ’48

Janice Hedge ’73

Matthew Holtz*

Douglas ’71 and Elizabeth Jenzen

Marilyn (Curtis) ’67 and Jay Kettler

James Heffner ’84

David Holub ’79 and Ruth Vance ’79

Matthew Jezior ’07

Melissa Keyes

Beau D. Heilig ’18

John ’94 and Autumn ’94 Homer

Jim Saros Agency, Inc.

Austin N. Khoshnegah ’13

Lois A. Heilmann

Charles Hookway

Doug Jodway

Dyiamond Kibby

George ’76 and Lisa ’79 Heitsch

James Hopkins

Timothy Johns ’90

Jason and Amy Kidd

James and Gloria Helgemo

Dave N. Hoppe

Gina Johnsen

Curtis Kidd ’74

Barbara Heller ’69

Kimberlee Hornok

Glenn Johnson ’71

Paul Kies ’78

Kent and Caryl ’64 Henkel

Mack Hosack ’71

Alex and Heidi Johnson

James Kilburn ’66

Sara Henninger ’61

Mary Hosner

David Johnson

Robert and Sandra Kilgore

Eric A. Henricks ’77

Les and Sharen Howard

Jillian Johnson

Katie Kilmartin ’08

John ’51 and Margaret ’54 Henricks

Sean Howard ’08

JaNae Johnson-Hawkins

Jay and Lisa Kim

Joli (Schlabach) Hensley ’09

Bente (Lieng) Howe ’68

Linda Johnson-Prevo ’80

Robert ’57 and Judie ’59 King

Geoff Henson*

Ed Hudak

Justin King

Susan Hentrich and Thomas Welch

Brian Hug ’94

Amanda ’07 and Laura (Brinkley) ’07 Johnston

James Herbert

Robert B. Hughes

Mark Jones ’76

Kristin King ’09

Casey Huizenga

Michael and Elizabeth Jones

Karen King ’85

Amanda Hergenreder ’07

Robert Hull

Patricia Jones

Sharon King ’16

Dave Herman

Brad Hulliberger

Rick and Charlene Jones

King’s Auto Service

Debbie (Havlat) Herman ’85

Clark Hulliberger

Kelli Jones

Kirk Kinjorski

Brian Hermelin

Claudia Hummel

Nicholas Jones ’18

Terrance J. Kinney

Latisha Hummer

Myra Jones

Carolyn Kirk

Jacob Herrera ’02

Kelly Hunt ’85

Sara Jordan

Robert Kirken ’86

Sarah Herrmann ’09

Jay and Lisa Huntley

Mitchell Jorgensen ’19

Diane Kirkham*

Brian and Joley Hersch

Justin ’06 and Anne Hunwick

Nick Juday*

Katie Kirkham ’09

Andrew Hershey

Gregory Hurst ’17

Michael and Kathleen ’80 Judd

Aaron Kirkham ’08

James Hidlay

Robert and Susan ’79 Hutchings

Jaclyn Mummaw ’09

Lawrence Kish

Jaime Hilaski ’08

Viesturs Kalnins

Barry ’75 and Mary Kitts

Martin and Catherine Hill

Leola (Ruesgseger) ’59 and Lee Hutchins

Barbara Kaluz ’64

Ruth Kitzmiller

Ricky Hinchliffe ’96

Joseph Hutting

Gloria Kamrath ’68

Norris and Ruth Kjos

Gloria (Bell) Hines ’64

Garrett Hyatt ’17

Annie (Kabia) Kanu ’87

Jason Klinski

James Hinkle ’59

Insurance Institute of Michigan

Robert Karam

David Kloha

Marjorie M. Hirt

Angela Irish

Robert ’94 and Tara ’94 Karbowski

Janet (Somers) Klump ’63

Earl Hitchcock ’03

Amy Irish

Mariana Karrasch ’70

Leah Knapp*

Benjamin Hitchcock ’10

Linda Irish

Jerri (McMullin) Kassner ’56

Robert K. Knapp ’15

Bob Hobbs

Lloyd Irving ’70

Anne Kasson ’79

William Knight ’64

Glenn Hodges ’88

Ryan W. Jackson

Michael Katlin ’08†‡

Thea (Bucciero) Knott ’82

Bret Hoffman

David Jackson*

Katz Well Drilling Inc

Jsutene Knowlten

James Herbst ’71

Joshua Herrera

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Samuel ’68 and Cheryl Knox

Orin T. Larson ’70

Henry ’92 and Annemarie ’90 Loria

Richard and Mary Martens

Kristine (Barker) Koenig ’03

Lila Laryea ’03

Lillian Loubert

Andrew Martin ’08

Joshua P. Kofflin ’15

Esther (Dykstra) Lastacy ’98

Edward J. and Tracy Loughlin

Robert ’Barry’ Martin ’80

David ’80 and Tara ’83 Kollar

Jacquelynne Lateef

Timothy D. Lounds

Thomas Martinsen ’70

Jennifer J. Waite ’92

Lucas Laughlin

Dominic Luberto

Charles Marx ’67

Tim Kool

Bill and Pat Lauhoff

David Lucik ’69

Rose Mason

Laurie and Danny V. Kort

Camille Lavey ’76

Rupali Lunani

Brooklyn Mason

Norbert and Patricia Koss

Thomas and Sharon Law

Robert ’76 and Deborah Luther

Michael (Strong) Mason ’75

Kay Kossen

Tracey Lawie ’91

Carl Luther ’64

Addy Lenik ’98

Aloysius and Brigid Koszewski

Timothy Lawrence ’85

Gregory M. Lutzke ’15

William ’95 and Marija ’01 Massey

Thomas ’73 and Vickie Kovaleski

Michael Lazusky*

Heather (Connell) Lybrand ’01

MassMutual Michigan Metro - A011

Chuck Kovaleski ’70†

Patrick Leahy ’10

Roger Lynch ’85

Masterbilt Products Corporation

Kathryn (Vogt) Koveleski ’47

David and Adela Leark

Richard and Marilyn Lyons

Michael P. Masters

Jill Koyl

Marcus Ledesma ’13

Bill Maas ’89*

Geoff and Janet ’69 Mather

Hristo Kozhuharov ’07

Karen Farr Lee ’72

Laura Maas ’97

Gordon ’64 and Joline Matheson

Deyan ’08 and Katelyn (Harmon) ’10 Kozhuharov

Travis ’03 and Lisa ’02 Lehman*

John ’55 and Carol ’58 MacFarlane

Janet (Davidson) Mathews ’66

John Lehman ’87

Ann Mackenzie ’67

Wagner Mathews ’07

Donna Kozik ’77

Patrick Leitch ’76

David ’75 and Mary Macqueen

Timothy and Melissa Matson

Andrea (Osgood) Kramer ’70

Lisa Lemanski

Helen A. Macqueen ’14

Richard ’74 and Ann Mattea

LeRoy Kramer III ’70

Lauren A. Lenard ’14

Justin Madar ’16

Mike ’74 and Marie Matteson

Suzie (Simons) Kramer ’91, ’99 MAT

Patricia Leonard

Norbert Maerten

Michael Maurer

Julia Kraus ’74

Barry Leosh

Nicole and Scott Magie*

Steve Krebill ’78

Cathy Lesko

Jill Magnuson ’02 MAT

Julius ’93 and Suzanne (Medendorp) ’92 Maurer

Kenneth Krenkel

Crystal Lettinga

Cameron Mahlich

Maurer’s Sanitary Cleaners

John Kristick

Lawrence Lewis ’53

Gregg Mahlich

James F. Mauro

Millicent (Potter) Kruger ’77

Virginia Lewis

Bryce Mahoney

Easton Maus

Tony ’67 and Dianne Kruzman

Adeline Lewis

Veronica D. Maidens ’11

Madeline Maxwell ’18

Robert Kubiak ’82

LHS Wrestling Boosters

Main Street Stylers

Jan Mayhew

Heather (Morrison) Kucharczyk ’93

Amy (Nash) Libey ’90

Nayal ’99 and Amy ’00 Maktari

Bill Maynard

David ’71 and Janet Kuehn

William and Marie (Milligan) ’63 Liddle

Marsha (Hill) Malec ’71

Devon Mayse ’17

Nancy Kujda

Lillian Maley

Richard Mazur ’53

Jessie Kull

Chris Liebum ’82

William Maloney

Deborah (Breiling) Buchkowski ’90

Betty Kundrat ’74

Anne (Love) Lightfoot ’69

Edwin and Natalie Maloney

Jack McCauley

Ralph Kunert ’73

James Lile ’07

Warren Maloney*

David McCleary ’86

Benn ’06 and Meghan ’06 Kunzelman

Max ’71 and Vicky ’77 Lindsay

Nancy Maloy

Erie L. McClendon

Bill Kurtz

Jim Line

Bettyrae Malsom

Nancy (Wines) McCord ’71

Emily Ann LaPorta ’13

Phillip Lingbeek

Don Mandell

Gene and Mariann McCornack

Leah LaFave

Steven and Barbara Lippai

Darlene (Allen) Maneli ’49

McCoy Auto

Adam Laipply

Joan (Peterson) Littman ’67

Edward W. Manier

Mark and Jane McCrocklin

Edward and Debra Lakatos

Dominic ’65 and Elizabeth ’65 Livedoti

Farzin Manouchehrian ’70

John McCurdy ’01

Lakeside Flutes

Sarah Maracani*

Timothy McDaniel ’00

David and Ann Lama

Tom Livezey

ReBekah McDaniel ’17

Lionel Lloyd ’66

Charles Maricic ’99

Sherian Lamarra ’69

Gary and Allison Marion

Lisa M. McElroy

Peter Lambrecht ’74

Paul Lobos ’87

Randy Markley

Daniel and Janey McGee

Lamplighter OC

Kenneth Lollar ’73

Ryan McGee ’16

John Lomacz ’78

Diane Schumann Marling ’64

Jacqueline (Taylor) Landon ’10

Linda Marquardt

Victoria McGuffin

Travis Lankerd ’16

George and Lorna Lombard

Richard McGuirk

Ashley London ’06

Bill Marr

Ashley R. Laprise ’12

Marshall Lanes

David McKee ’65

Joan (Crabill) Larimer ’77

Elliott ’03 and Jennifer ’03 London

Jamy Marske ’09 MAT

Jerry McKenney

Mary Larkin

Annette Long

Myles and Leslie Martel

Madison McKenzie ’09

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Richard and Annette McLean

Victoria Monterusso ’18

Cara Nawrocki

Karlie McManaman ’10

Kathleen Moon

Ron and Barb Neal

Olivet Machine Tool Engineering Company

Jeff McMinn

Joel Moore*

James N. Neal ’11

Olivet Self Storage

Melvin McWilliams

John M. Moore*

Thomas Nedele

Raymond and Linda Olsen

Meadowbrook Insurance Group

Andrew Moore ’92

Courtney Neering ’18*

Ron and Mary Ann Olsey

Frank Mecurio

Dana C. Moore*

Susan Nehf

Thomas Olson

Meemic Insurance

Kris (VanKampen) Moore ’87

David ’89 and Carrie ’89 Nelson

Onyx Enterprise, Inc.

Anne Marie Meharg

Preston ’66 and Colleen ’68 Moose

Rita (Sherrod) Nelson ’72

Katie Ordiway ’18

Carol Melcher ’75

Christopher Moran ’91

Kristin Nelson ’07

Stephanie Ordway

Bradford Mellor ’76

Laurie Moran ’92

Gordon Nethercut

Brian Orr ’71

Robert and Cindy ’83 Melnik

Morelli Enterprises, LLC

Dora Nettleman

Orville and Sharin ’64 Orr

Colin J. Mengel ’15

Andrina Morence*

Network for Good

Ashton Osborne

Steven R. Meno ’75

Gary Morrill

William ’73 and Celeste Newhouse

Frank Mercurio

Lincoln Morris*

Todd Meredith ’98

Bill Morris ’17

Earl ’66 and Mary “Sue” (Madole) ’67 Nicholie

Jacob ’07 and Hannah (Robbins) ’08 Otten

Leonard ’03 and Lisa ’03 Meschino

Jim and Jeanne Morris

John Nickum

Heath ’98 and Melinda ’01 Otto

Karen Mestemaker ’76

James and Virginia Morrish

Peter ’70 and Anne ’70 Nicolaou

Andrew Pabst ’16

Ruth (Fischer) ’79 and Michael Meyer

Laura Noble

David and Karen Pahl

Joseph Meyers ’76

Matthew ’86 and Ann Marie ’87 Morse

Tracey (Fix) Nofs ’07

Johhny and Diane Paige

MGM Dental

Kellie Mott ’01

James Nord ’66

Nathan A. Pallet

MHPin, LLC

Donald Mufson ’50

Grace Norris

Stephen Palmer ’68

Courtney Mich ’08

Kimberly S. Mull ’81

Marion R. Norwood ’87

Erin (Lobdell) Palmer ’04

Jayne Michaels*

Cathy (Whelton) Muncy ’76

Raymond and Robin Notenbaum

Pamar Enterprises, Inc.

Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co.

Gabrielle Mundt

Madelyn Notenbaum

Madelyn Panganis

Anna Munk ’05

Cynthia Noyes*

Joseph Pantaleo

Michigan Pilgrim Fellowship

Susan Munn ’67

Joshua Nuttall

Michael ’87 and Wendy Pantaleo

Charles and Helen Mickens†

Dale and Wendy Murney

Margaret ’Peg’ (Anderson) Nyboer ’58

Pete Papageorge ’68

John B. Miller ’65

Michael ’74 and Theresa Murphy

Oak City Associates

Kevin D. Papak

Sheri (Carpenter) Miller ’89

Nancy (Benton) Murphy ’71

Oaklawn Hospital

Jamell C. Parker ’14

Thomas A. Miller

Joyce Murphy

Lamar and Carolyn O’Berry

Jim and Patty Parker

Jim Miller

Terry Murphy

Dave O’Berry

Caroline (Goldstein) Parker ’45

Bruce and Terri Miller

Eric Murray

Karen (Kaskinen) O’Brien ’83

Kelly (Murphy) Parker ’05

Clinton Miller

Ben Murray

Colin O’Connell

Kristen (Lafave) Parker ’98

Jerald ’93 and Geanice ’93 Miller

William J. and Amelia C. Myers

Deborah O’Connor

William Parker ’76

Janet S. Miller

Samantha Myers*

Jason O’Connors

Jaymee (Scott) Parker ’07

Bruce Milligan

James Myers

Catherine Parks ’91

David Millward ’97

Tatum Myers

Stephen and Jennifer (Martin) ’09 Oetting

Aimee Minard

Gerald and Joanne Naggatz

Lisa Ogren ’87

Anna Mae Parry ’49

Sebastian and Anotnina Minaudo

Nagles Top Dog and Malt Shop

Alan Parshley ’77

Daniel Mishler ’76

Alan ’68 and Ellen Nagy

Patrick and Breanna (Bath) ’08 O’Keefe†

Sean ’09 and Corie (Greene) ’09 Misko

Nail’d It

Sharon O’Leary

Richard Parsons ’49

Ammiel Najar ’78

Terri (Bradley) Parsons ’81

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial

Arthur ’68 and Patricia (Wilson) ‘69 O’Leary

Eric Napier

Kris Kolejniczak

Dawn (Frakes) Nash ’80

Lauren Olin ’10

John Nash ’71

Andrew ’74 and Joan ’74 Oliver

Zachary Nash ’16

Linda Oliver ’93

Todd M. Nash ’15

Olivet Chamber of Commerce

Daniel and Krista Nawrocki

Olivet First Assembly of God

Jean Nawrocki

Olivet Hardware

L.F. and B.M. Nawrocki

Olivet Lions Club

Amy Modica Thomas ’70 and Jane ’72 Moe Kayla Mohlman ’07 Madelynn Molnar-Webb Steve Monroe Nancy Monroe Daniel D. Montanye* 68

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Aubrey Parrish

Suzanne (Coppiellie) Parski ’89

Kelly J. Patmore ’14* Lynn Patrick ’69 Trenia (Turner) Patrick ’78 James Paulson ’72 Michael Pavlick Edward Pavlock ’59 Daine ’13 and Erin ’13 Pavloski* Bradley Payne

Mary Peacock ’76

Susan Ponikiewski ’87

Michael ’88 and Lisa ’87 Renshaw

Dolores (Schabel) Roscoe ’50

Charles Pearson

Judith Poole

Edward ’69 and Barbara Retherford

Michele Rose

Rose Peck

Sarah Porath ’79

Harry and Noel Ann ’75 Reynolds

Matthew Rosendale

David and Cynthia Pecynski

Jeff Porter

Rollin Reynolds ’57

Ruth A. Rosenquist

Angelita Pedelty ’05

Lane Porter ’19

Rhinos Plumbing

George Rousseau ’89

Richard ’63 and Karen Penhallegon

Victoria Porter

Denyse Rice ’67

Norm Rowan

Mark and Cheryl ’95 Pennings

Daniel W. Post ’70

Jacob Richards ’18*

Donald and Susan Rowe

Rob and Carrie Pennock

Dana Potts ’78

Ty Rozema ’16

Andy Penrose

David Powell

Norman ’69 and Susan ’69 Richardson

Greg Peplinski ’72

Bill Powell

Lance Richardson ’83

Dwaine and Janice Ruf

Chuck Perry

Sharon Powell

Kristina (Youmans) Richmond ’00

Elizabeth Ruffini

Mark Perry

Jay Powless

Roderick Rickman

Kimberly Ruffini

Katie Priest

Kenneth Rickman ’72

Karrie Rugg

Janine Marie Peters*

Deivan Prince

Douglas and Dawn Rico

Jayson Rumball ’01

Heather A. Peters

Rhett Pringle ’18

Ruben Rico-Rodarte ’16

Linda Ruppel

Lee Peters ’86

Gabriel Pringle ’06

Jerard ’57 and Nancy ’58 Riddell

S. Jon Rupright ’68

Jordan and Jeanne Peters

Colleen (Peters) Pringle ’89

Joshua T. ’12 and Megan ’10 Ries

Larry Russell ’66

Todd and Wende Proulx

Elizabeth Riffle ’61

Michelle Russis ’89

Genevieve Peters

Gordon Prunty

Gary Rimsa ’82

Michele Rutherford ’77

Karen Petersen ’79

Lynn Ann (Thatcher) Pulling ’83

Austin Rinard

Michael Ryan ’07

Daniel Peterson*

Allen Pumford

Helen Ryan ’68

Pete and Jane Peterson

Tarlok Purewal, MD

Gregory ’99, ’04 MAT and Amber Rinehart

Lynda (Baber) Petrenchak ’74

Rob Putnam

Robert Pettibone ’78

Harry Quardokus ’00

Donald Petts

Kevin P. Rabineau*

David and Cynthia Petts

John Radde

PFCU

Kyle Radde*

Richard ’67 and Carol Phelan

Kathleen ’69 and Thurman Radtke

Tony Phillips

Kathy Perry

Heather Peters

Joni Risner

Walter and Marilyn Rueger

Melissa Ryan ’96

Jamie Rivette

Michael and Jeana (Turcheck) ’03 Rybski

Aaron Roan

George Ryor ’59

Dean Roberts ’18

Jayne Sabaitis

Kyle Roberts

Joseph M. Sabatella

Bob Robinson

Bernice Sabatella

Scott Ramage ’89

Zackary ’16 and Leah (Lupu) ’16 Robinson

Nancy Sahli ’70

Roger ’99 and Shelly (Burzycki) ’98 Phillips

Ross Ramer

Stephanie Robinson ’18

Barbara (LeClear) Ramsey ’89

Allen Pienkowski ’71

Raylene (Jorgensen) Robinson ’77

Glenn Rand

Cynthia Pierce ’78

Delvon Robinson

Ashley Randazzo

Mary Eva Pieri ’67

Sheri B. ’11 and Jeff Robotham

Kyle ’16 and Jamie ’15 Ranney

Jay Pierson ’81

Nicholas Ranney ’18

Rocky Johnson Insurance Agency, Inc.

Dan Pifer*

Mary Ransom

Michael Rodocker

Dennis Sanders

Roy Piligian ’80

Matthew and Ashley ’11 Ransom

Roderic G. Sanders ’83

Brenda Pilkington

Kimberly Rauchfuss ’93

Gregory ’93 and Hannah ’94 Rodocker

Howard Pizzo

Suzanne Baker Kurt Saionz James and Carol Saionz Daniel Salerno ’74 Ed and Cheryl Samp Ricky Sampson ’80

Catherine (Delahant) Sanders ’74

Samuel and Barbara Reams

Trina Roe ’83

John Sanders

Plante & Moran, PLLC

Gordon and Susan Reck

Kelly Mae Roe ’90, ’99 MAT

Ollie Sanderson ’47

Rocco and Suzanne Plati

Kelly Schulze ’09

Kelli Roe ’08

Michael D. Sandman

Robert E. Plummer

Aryn (Perkins) ’09 and Dan ’08 Reed

Jerome W. Roeske

Craig Sanford

Scott Polash

Katie Reed ’06

Henry Rogers

Warner Sanford ’66

Shawnee Polash

Sarah R. Reed ’01

Melissa Rogers

Steve Saurs

Sharon Polash

Randy Reese ’83

Paul and Kathleen Rogers

Pamela Sawatzki ’83

Dave Polash

Katie Reid

Carla J. Rogers ’77

Scott Saylor ’96

Bill Polk

Terry Reinhart

Lance and Lourdes Romain

Sylvia Scarbrough ’67

Daniel and Linda Weisel

Xiyan Ren ’00

Elizabeth F. Romeo ’12

Cheryl (Fisher) Schaefer ’75

Gerald Pollack ’61

Kasey (Wells) Renowden ’68

Randall E. Root ’71

Steven Scharnweber ’89

Bernard Pomorski ’55

Michael and Lisa Ann Rensberger

Gail Rosales ’74

Jarred Scheese ’16

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Nancy Scheffler ’60

Mary (Kelly) Sherwood ’91, ’00 MAT

Bob Snyder

Marla Strickler

Carol (McKay) Schelb ’69

Kevin Shettler ’09

Anthony Snyder

Mary Strolle

Maurice W. Scherrens

Doreen (Shewman) Kurtz ’77

Helen Soergel ’57

David Stroud ’71

Sean Schmeisers

James ’76 and Susan ’77 Shiflett

Don Sokolowski

John Stubbs ’72

Michael Schmidt ’80

Ron and Sherri Shockey

James Somers

Sofiya Stumpos

Michael Schmidt ’17

Gregory Shook ’74

Barbara Soper ’66

Lisa Sullivan ’81

Marvin ’65 and Julie Schneider

Shore to Shore Graphics, LLC

Heather Soster ’86

Marsha A. Sullivan

Melody Schneider

Joseph Shuler 19

Don Souden ’76

Tucker Surbrook ’09

Henry ’72 and Jacquelyn ’72 Schoch III

Mathew Shuler

Dean Souden ’68

Keith and Colleen Swaffar

Loren ’74 and Mary ’75 Shuman

Southern Michigan Pool Pros LLC

Marianne (McKay) Swager ’89

Sandra Ann Schoen ’77

Beth Shunkwiler ’06

Melody Sowers ’69

David and Holly Swartz

Dorinda (Vdoviak) Scholly ’94

Craig Shutich

Sparrow Health Systems

Joyce (Bernheisel) Swartz ’92

Heather Schonfeld ’01

Doug and Wendy Sibery

Specialty Movers, LLC

Barbara Swartzell ’68

Kathleen (McEwan) Schook ’81

John Sibley ’77

Lorna Spencer ’68

Elizabeth Sweeney

Todd ’89 and Karen Schoonover

Scott Sigler ’91

Melissa Spillenkothen

Jason and Tracy Sweeney

Kathleen Schultz ’98

Sigma Beta

Caroline (Sassaman) Spotts ’71

Mike Sweet

Allyson Schultz ’17

Signal Restoration

Karen Sprague

Sweet Manufacturing

Janet (Schwarz) Miller ’48

Lief Sigren ’81

Kyle Sroka*

Debbie Swiercz

Linda Jo Scott

Don Silver

Timothy ’80 and Ellen ’81 St. Aubin

Stella (Nault) Swor ’77

Barry ’88 and Rita Lou Seabrook

Chantel (Watson) Simms ’89

Todd ’07 and Leah Stafford

David Symonds ’70

Seasonal Inspirations

Dennis Simon

Maynard ’57 and Nancy Stafford

Michael Szedlak ’71

Brandon Seays

Molly Simpson

Kattie A. Stahl ’14

Willie ’76 and Gwen Tabb

Jerry Secor ’58

Marquita Sims

Kevin Standley ’81

Christopher Talbott ’19

Robert F. Selig, AAE

Jeff Sine

Heather Staniszewski ’95

Jilanna Tanis ’05

Douglas ’71 and Julie ’71 Semivan

Stacy Sipes ’06

John Staniszewski

Joseph J. Tanis

SERVPRO of Berrien County

Bruce and Roseanne Siskonen

Mary Stankewich ’76

Brandon A. Taylor ’12

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan

Thomas Sisung ’83

Stanton Interiors, Inc.

Steven Teare ’75

SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm County

Abbe (Smith) Siver ’90

Julia Stapleton ’77

Hunter Teare ’16

William Skillman ’77

State Farm Insurance

Robert Teich Jr. ’75

Oren Skinner

Scott Staten

Trever Skinner ’18

Kevin Steckschulte

Tenneco Automotive c/o Kim Weaver

Mark Skokan and Anne Rico

Devin Steele

Sherri Ter Molen, Ph.D., ’94

Leanne M. ’12 and Erik Skowronek

Davilyn Stein

Michael Terranova ’08†

M. Joy Sleeper ’47

James and Norma Jung-Stein

Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc.

James Smalley ’70

Gary Steiner ’76

William Thams ’93

Russell and Carla Smaston

Michael ’70 and Mary Stephens

Jack and Mary Thayer

Ronald Smeltzer ’76

Chuck Stephens

The Collins Family Fund

Brendon Smith

Jamie Stephens

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Josephine ’90 and Hershel ’90 Smith

Eric ’97 and Julie Stephenson

The Willow Tree Bakery

Clark (Woody) Smith

Kenneth Stepnitz ’68

Katharine J. Thelen ’14

Krista Thomas

James Stevens ’76

Larry Thiel

Craig and Diane Smith

Scott Stevens

Jeffrey Thigpen ’07

Frederick Smith ’76

Nancy (Robinson) Stewart ’65

Joseph & Elizabeth Thomas

Brendan Smith

Travis Stickler ’10

Susan Thomas

Stephanie Smith ’07

Wade ’96 and Trudy ’94 Stitt

Tyrai Thomas ’03

Judi Smith

Paul ’94 and Robyn Stoetzel

John and Marilyn Thomas

Larry and Cathy Smith*

Kristen Stone

Otelua Thomas ’04

Pam (Bankerd) Snarey ’66

John ’70 and Marilyn ’73 Strader

Taylor Thorn ’18

Randall Sneller

Jared M. Stratz*

Courtney M. Thurston ’13

Jennifer Snyder

Karastyn Strauss ’18

J.D. and Shannon Tiernan*

Marjorie Seymour ’76 James Christopher Shadduck ’86 Dan and Sue Shaffer Joe Shaker Nicholas and Janice Sharkey Adam Sharp Connor L. Sharp ’14 Randall ’77 and Lynda Sharpe Thomas ’74 and Martha Shaver Robert Shea John Shea ’79 Timothy Sheets ’73 Phil Sheets Patricia Sheets ’70 Emilee Sheets ’02 Robert and Shannon Shefferly Christopher Shelhart ’09 Mike Shellenberger Damion Shellenberger Janice Shenkus Jeremy Shephard ’05 Andrina Shepherd 70

S H I P H E R D ’S R E C O R D — P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O RT

Andrew Tinsley ’84

Marcia VanSumeren

James Weidman*

Adam ’11 and Meghan Wilson*

David Tobar

M. Elise VanWoert ’94

Thomas Weidner ’80

Bradley Wilson

Gary Tompkins

Louis Vasilion ’00

Bente (Fein) Weitekamp

Jonathan ’92 and Kimberly ’90 Wilson

Olivia (LaFortune) Tookes ’10

James Vedder ’77

Marcia Weldy ’80

Randy ’77 and Janice Wiltse

Cynthia Toomey ’65

Jeffery Vega

Jason ’02 and Stephanie Wells

Timothy Wiltse ’78

Henry Totzke ’56

Thomas and Rose-Marie Venier

Steve Wendry

Bob Winchester III ’69

Larry and Charlotte Towe

Robert Verner

Jeffrey ’74 and Suzanne ’75 Wera

Melinda S. Winnie ’13

Robert Towne ’61

Krystin Verran ’18

Janet (McIntyre) Werner ’63

Kyle C. Witgen ’15

Michael Townsend ’85

Sharon Vincent ’61

Art Werner

Angela Witwer

Robert Trameri ’57

Amanda (Clarke) Vincent ’98

Judy Werner

Eric ’71 and Amy ’71 Witzke

Erin Tramper ’09

William Vine ’71

Gary Wertheimer and Cynthia Eller*

Bruce Wood ’77

Sally (Lakin) Treaster ’65

Sharon L. Vitek

Michael ’71 and Bonnie Wescott

Charles Wood ’62

La’Rae and Larry Trice*

Richard Vleugel ’80

Ronald ’68 and Judy West

Elizabeth Wood*

Timothy Tromp

Nick Vocke

Tina J. Westendorp ’14

Zachary Woodman

Tromp Law Offices

Christopher and Jeanne Voegler

Vincent ’83 and Karen Wheat

Tamara Ahern ’86

Louisa (Grill) ’03 and Ian Trott

Phillip R. Vogel ’11

James ’78 and Patricia Wheeler

Kevin and Lisa Woycik

Deana Troutner ’93

Aaron M. Vorce ’13

Norman Wheeler ’73

Andrew Wright ’68

Thomas Tucker ’78

Amber Marie (Conrad) Votava ’11

Thomas Whetter ’59

Edward Wright, Jr.

Laura Turk

Julie Vruggink

Janis White ’65

Tammera (Conklin) Wright ’83

Rebecca Turner

VTC Insurance Group

Grace White

Bernard ’75 and Barbara Wrubel

Nolan Turner

Brian Waber

Neil White ’62

Kathryn Wurdock

Deborah Turner ’89

Jackie Waber

Marcia White

George Wydo

Hezekiah Turner

Michael Wade ’80

Thomas White ’17

Trevor Wyman ’15

Oliver Tuthill ’68

Gina (Russell) Wagner ’86

Alicia White

Robert Yahrmarkt ’10

Kimberly Twarozynski

Sue Wagner ’70

Rick and Betty Whiteman

Jim Yahrmarkt

Mara (Jones) ’91 and Bert Tyler

Darlene Wahlberg ’80

Chelsie P. Whitesall ’12

Jeffrey Yeager

Trevor ’12 and Caitlin ’12 Tyler

Matthew Wait ’99*

Dawson ’64 and Sue ’65 Whitkopf

Steven J. Yurisich ’11

Leonard Tyler ’63

Susan Walcott ’60

Kimberly Whitney ’95

John and Linda Zabik

Lois Umnus

Delvin ’61 and Virginia Walden

Amanda Whitson

Nathan Zanotti

Joseph Underwood

Jayne (Dell) Walker ’02

Marilyn (Hodgins) Wickstrom ’64

Philip and Judith Zanotti

Union Church Women’s Fellowship

Adam and Michelle Wallenberg*

Geoffrey ’95 and LeeAnne Widlak

Richard Zapata ’59

United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship

Kimberly (Poglese) Wallman ’95

Marco Wiedenhoeft*

Charles Zeiher

Blake Walters ’10

Lawrence ’87 and Jacqueline Wier

Thomas ’67 and Patricia ’68 Zook

United Church of Christ, Midland

Harry L. Walters ’53

Ronald and Diane Wierenga

Cari (Baetens) Zupko ’87

James and Judy ’72 Unruh

Darice A. Warren

Gary Wilcox

Dylan Zupko

Karen Unterbrink ’77

Scott Warren

James Wilder

Timothy Zylstra ’71

Terry ’57 and Roberta Upton

Douglas Watkins ’82

Herbert Wilkinson ’65

Morton and Ruthie ‘64 Zylstra

Urbandale Hardware Inc.

Matt Watson

Stacey Willard ’07

William ’91 and Julie ’91 Urben

Hal ’70 and Ruth ’70 Wattles

Janice (Nelson) Williams ’60

Ponja Vahs ’03

Taylor Weaver

Amy Williams

Henry W. VanDyke

Tracy and Lisa ’00 Webb*

Leon Van Hoosear

Sharon Webb

Andrew ’08 and Rachel (Tunison) ’08 Williams

Nancy VanHoozier*

Kim Weddon ’71

Denise Williams

Dennis Van Order

Chuck Wedele

Ronald Williams ’60

Judith Vanassche ’63

Arthur ’60 and Mary Weeber

Rachel Williams

Sarah Vanden Heuvel ’08*

Norbert ’67 and Evelyn Wegienka

Blake Williams

Noah Vander Galien ’18

Michael Weglarz*

Jacquelyn Willingham

Kyle ’08 and Kayleigh ’09 Vanderlaan

Chris Wegrzyn

Kevin Willis ’74

Staff Sgt. Jean VanEffen ’82

Carol Wehr ’64

Rebecca Willis

Marie Van Marter

Terry and Cindi Weick

Robert Willson ’88

† Current, former, emeritus or honorary trustee ‡ Entered the Founders’ Society during the Campaign ** 2019 Sponsor of the Leadership Awards Dinner, Women’s Leadership Institute or Homecoming

* Faculty or staff during the Campaign

Every effort is made to ensure donor names are listed correctly. Mistakes do occur, however, and for that we sincerely apologize. If your listing is incorrect, please contact Myles Harper, associate director of stewardship and donor engagement, at 269-749-7192 or mharper@olivetcollege.edu so that we can update our records.

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