Reflections Magazine - Spring 2009

SVSU MAGAZINE SPRING 2009

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who make a

difference Alumni remember faculty and staff who prod, inspire and care at a place that transforms lives

A Catalyst for change The essence of transformation is a change or transmutation, usually into something better. It is a process in progress. As we go through life, we cannot escape transformation, which could be for the better or for the worse. However, one should channel one’s energies towards a transformation into a better or finer person.

To achieve this, one would need two things – one’s own effort and a catalyst.

Each one of us must channel and direct our efforts towards some larger good – our own as well as society’s. This is where education provided by SVSU can play a pivotal part.

We often talk of the value of education because to be successful in life one needs to be educated in several aspects. Grasping facts and figures is only one aspect, but equally useful and more meaningful is to know one’s place in the order of things, in the world, and in the universe. It is not unusual for one to comprehend this only long after one finishes his or her “formal” education, which lays the foundation for contemplation and perception of yet more useful concepts.

My education in three different countries – my medical education in India and specialization in England and in the U.S. – has given me an opportunity to compare and appreciate the strong, and not so strong, aspects of different educational systems.

My association with Saginaw Valley State University has given me further opportunities to appreciate our system here. What strikes me most about education in this country is the emphasis on encouraging students to develop logical thinking, to express ideas freely, and to draw conclusions for themselves. In the other two countries (at least when I was a student), the emphasis was on rote learning, which can benefit only a small percentage of students in terms of developing logical thinking. These systems all have their strong and weak points.

A happy and reasonably proportioned mixture, I think, would be ideal towards helping individuals transform themselves.

Another important asset that we need to appreciate (and vigorously guard) in our country is the freedom and independence universities enjoy here. Even though fiscal constraints – due to the restriction of government funds – are a factor, universities are allowed to flourish through local innovations, which is not something too many universities abroad have the freedom to do. This is an important factor. Those who have been nourished and have benefited from a university education are best suited to enrich the university in various ways, which is a role our alumni are increasingly fulfilling.

Hence, a catalyst for transformation is our university. We are proud to say that Saginaw Valley State University is an efficient catalyst administered by an efficient team, led by President Gilbertson, who has a wealth of experience in the field of higher education. We are attracting students of varied talents, which also is an enhancing factor contributing to this transformation.

K.P. Karunakaran, M.D. Vice Chair, SVSU Board of Control Board of Directors, SVSU Foundation

REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE Volume 4, Number 1 • Spring 2009

STAFF EDITORS Tim Inman Jan Poppe WRITERS J.J. Boehm Tim Inman Jan Poppe Carlos Ramet Nikki Salerno

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ART DIRECTOR Jill Allardyce PHOTOGRAPHERS Adam Baudoux Tim Inman ALUMNI EDITOR Pamela Clifford CONTRIBUTORS Andy Bethune Emmie Busch Pamela Clifford Cody Gibson Joseph Vogl Suzette Zimmerman

Table Of

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Roberts Fellowship: A Decade of Life-Altering Experiences

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“Thayer + Thayer, Paintings + Sculpture” on Exhibit at Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

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Capital Projects Transform Campus

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Bettering the Bay

REFLECTIONS Magazine is published twice a year.

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COVER STORY: Transforming Lives

Comments, suggestions and inquiries contact: Alumni Relations at Saginaw Valley State University 7400 Bay Road • University Center, MI 48710 Phone: (989) 964-4196

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Celebrating Roethke for Years to Come

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Report of Annual Giving

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Honored Alumni

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Alumni Class Notes

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In Their Own Words

ADVISORY BOARD Jill Allardyce, M.A., ’06 Andy Bethune, B.B.A., ’87 J.J. Boehm, M.A., ’06 Pamela Clifford, B.B.A., ’92 Tim Inman, B.A., ’89, M.Ed., ’96 Jan Poppe, M.A., ’01 Carlos Ramet Kevin Schultz, B.A., ’92

CONTACTING THE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS admissions@svsu.edu; P: 964-4200 ALUMNI RELATIONS alumni@svsu.edu; P: 964-4196 SVSU FOUNDATION foundation@svsu.edu; P: 964-4052 CAREER PLANNING & PLACEMENT careers@svsu.edu; P: 964-4954 CENTER FOR BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT lhaas@svsu.edu; P: 964-7015 CONFERENCE & EVENTS CENTER (Box Office) BoxOffice@svsu.edu; P: 964-4261 DIVERSITY PROGRAMS: mtthorns@svsu.edu; P: 964-4068 GRADUATE PROGRAMS: blasch@svsu.edu; P: 964-6096 MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS SCULPTURE MUSEUM mfsm@svsu.edu; P: 964-7125 OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE jap@svsu.edu; P: 964-4310 SVSU Alumni Web Site: www.svsu.edu/alumni SVSU Web Site: www.svsu.edu SVSU Foundation Web Site: www.svsu.edu/foundation

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Roberts Fellowship Program Marks 10-Year Milestone As the old saying goes, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” For Drew • Studying and excelling in prestigious graduate programs in medicine, Hinderer, mentoring, teaching and chaperoning Roberts Fellows for the past public health research, dentistry, law, decade has been profoundly enjoyable. philosophy, political science, English and many other fields “It is astonishing to me that there have already been 10 classes of Roberts Fellows,” said Hinderer, professor of philosophy • Teaching in public schools; leading and director of the Roberts Fellowship program. “The faces WHAT ARE ROBERTS arts, social and personalities of the earlier Fellows remain as vivid to me FELLOWS ALUMNI science, and science and as the most recent, and I have felt enormous satisfaction at the mathematics extraordinary accomplishments so many Fellows have achieved.” departments; The Roberts Fellowship is a wonderful opportunity for SVSU conducting education students from a range of disciplines to develop their potential assessment as future leaders in their fields, while providing them a unique research; taking their students on field trips to China opportunity for study and travel abroad. The program provides a very select group of outstanding students with weekly, three-hour seminars • Teaching and researching in universities; advancing scholarship on leadership and an international study and travel experience in Asia, all at in their fields no cost to the students. Donna Roberts, who retired from The Dow Chemical • Managing the central and south Company where she was Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, is the American service regions of an principal donor whose inspiration created the Roberts Fellowship. international NGO As Hinderer noted, “each class has been a privilege to get to know, to • Working as CPAs and challenge and encourage … it never gets old. And it is a entrepreneurs; working for special joy that Donna Roberts herself has been able to international corporations meet, get to know, and inspire so many of her Fellows.”

• Monitoring elections in Last May, as in all but one of the first eight years the Third World through the Carter Center of the Roberts Fellowship, the Fellows traveled to China, Taiwan and Japan for an intensive immersion • Protecting presidential candidates through the Secret in Asian culture. “They found their experiences to be life-changing Service and the FBI and inspiring as they have entered into graduate school and a • Pastoring churches broad range of careers,” Hinderer continued. In May 2009, the current class of Roberts Fellows expects to return to China, • Running for political office; staffing Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan. for senators, former presidents and

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n The 10th class of Roberts Fellows, from left: Alexandria Soldini, President Eric Gilbertson, Rebecca Griffin, Barbara Gordon, Noah Essenmacher, Ashley Nicol, Brittany Burns, Sarah Bauer, Roberts Fellowship founder Donna Roberts, Derek Rudel, Lisa Maroni, Angela Seeley, Melissa Reinhart, Hinderer, Kelly Murphy and Margaret McCue Enser, assistant professor of communication.

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SVSU Funds Student Projects

n A team of four electrical and computer engineering students was awarded $9,777 by the Student Research and Creativity Institute to devise and build a system to harness wind and solar energy and use it to power a vehicle, such as a golf cart. Clockwise from left, Benjamin Weihl, Paul Miller, Ronald Allison and Jason Gerard discuss with their faculty advisor, Russell Clark, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, their plan to develop a charging station that uses 100 percent renewable energy to fuel batteries that will power the vehicles. “This project will demonstrate that SVSU is taking the lead in this important and emerging field,” Clark said, adding that the SVSU campus will implement the completed project in a select number of campus vehicles.

SVSU students continue to find new outlets to test their research and creative abilities as SVSU’s Student Research and Creativity Institute awarded financial support for four student projects.

One team of students plans to build an alternative energy station that will be used to charge electric vehicles. Another student intends to develop a plan to train women in Ghana so that they can start their own businesses. Other projects will examine a famous Civil War colonel and study the effect of gender in sexual assault cases.

Students from any academic discipline may submit a proposal to receive financial support for a research or creative endeavor. SVSU commits $50,000 annually to fund outstanding student projects, and each student project is eligible to receive up to $10,000. Students serve as the primary researcher, author or creative agent for each project and are guided by a professor or staff advisor.

SRCI Supports Our Students’ Best and Brightest Ideas

economics major from Kumasi, Ghana, received $8,229 for his project titled “Shattering the Glass Ceiling for Women in Ghana.” He says that while his native country is becoming a hub of investment and business development in West Africa, there is a wide gap in entrepreneurship between men and women. Akowuah will develop a training program for a group of 10 low-income women, focusing on four skills: marketing strategies, customer care, saving management and bookkeeping.

Claire Herhold, a secondary education major from Fenton, was awarded $4,089 to support her research on Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and his attitudes toward abolition. Shaw was the commander of the first black regiment to be raised by the Union during the Civil War. While his story was made popular by the film Glory, Herhold says little scholarly attention has been devoted to Shaw and why he accepted the controversial assignment.

The funding supported her travel to New York and Boston to study his personal correspondence and other archival materials.

Peter Martini, a

psychology major from Pinconning, received $952 for his study of sexual assault cases and how gender affects attitudes. The funding will be used to purchase human response dials that will measure participants’ attitudes as scenarios are presented. Martini says “the ultimate goal of this project is to shed light on the factors that influence jurors as they begin to apportion blame in sexual assault cases.”

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The World Is Their Classroom Every year SVSU faculty lead study abroad programs to offer students the unique experience of interacting with different cultures as well as learning about influential people, places and issues that affect their field of study.

Starting with courses on campus, students are introduced to the central theme of the trip. While abroad, students take classes from SVSU faculty, as well as residents of those countries, and participate in several excursions. Along with class work, they are often required to keep a journal of the experience, used during the reflection and conclusion courses upon return.

The traveling is often over spring and summer semester with shorter trips offered during winter and spring break. This year, faculty will lead students to the following destinations: • March 5-14: Greece, led by Eric Nisula and Tom Renna • March 5-14: Chile, led by George Puia • May 1-June 1: England, led by Bob Braddock • May 17-23: South Africa, led by Andrew Chubb • May 31-June 27: Italy, led by William (Andy) Barnes and Shaun Bangert • June 1-21: Senegal, led by Scott Youngstedt and Vanessa Brooks Herd

Friendship Room Pays Tribute to Queen of Kittur

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SVSU is commemorating its friendship and ongoing partnership with a school in southern India by designating the “Kittur Rani Channamma Friendship Room” inside the Regional Education Center. The Friendship Room, which was officially dedicated during a Dec. 12 ceremony, features gifts to SVSU that include a painting and a bronze of Rani Channamma (1778-1829), who served as queen of Kittur. Also on display is a painting of S.R. Kanthi, who became an advocate for the women of Karnataka after the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, and worked to found a residential school specifically for girls

in an effort to “empower women” and to improve their “patriotic zeal.” Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, the highest ranking elected official from Karnataka, a state in southern India with a population of more than 52 million, was among a delegation from India that attended the dedication ceremony. Located in Kittur, Karnataka, the Rani Channamma Residential School for Girls is involved in an educational collaboration with SVSU and Carrollton Public Schools. Faculty and students from all three schools are being afforded opportunities to participate in exchange programs.

n During this Dec. 12 ceremony in the Regional Education Center, the university dedicated the “Kittur Rani Channamma Friendship Room,” which features gifts to SVSU that include a painting and a bronze of Rani Channamma (1778-1829), who served as queen of Kittur. (Photo by Adam Baudoux) 6

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n Ric Roberts (center) and a group of SVSU theatre students react joyfully to an announcement that Tyler Frank, a theatre major from Caro, and Colleen Cartwright, a Saginaw Township resident majoring in education, were selected as finalists among 300 students who performed in the Irene Ryan acting competition.

Students Excel in ACTF Regional III Theater Festival As an SVSU student, Ric Roberts attended the regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Twelve short years later, the assistant professor of theatre was in charge of an event that brought more than 1,600 students, faculty and judges to his home campus. SVSU went the unusual route of being the sole host rather than sharing the duties with one or more other schools. “I knew if we were going to do this,” Roberts said, “we were just going to make all the decisions instead of waiting to hear back from someone else.”

It was the first time in a quarter century that the event was held in Michigan, and Roberts plans to attend the national festival in April to accompany SVSU student Brett Elliott, who won the regional stage management competition. “Getting to the Kennedy Center is like going to the Super Bowl,” Roberts said. “It is the top thing we have in our art form.”

Also claiming top regional honors were Tommy Klonowski from Sterling Heights, and Jenn Wilk, from Omer. They captured first place in the “Tech Olympics” competition, finishing ahead of teams from 22 other schools in the series of sound, lighting, set and costume events.

Most events were held on campus, but the finale took place in downtown Saginaw. “Having the Temple Theater (in Saginaw) was our ace in the hole,” Roberts said, adding that it put SVSU’s host bid over the top.

Roberts said hosting the festival accomplished two goals: it encouraged students to respect what they have, and it elevated SVSU’s reputation in the theater community. “I wanted people to walk through our facilities with their jaws down, and that’s exactly what happened.” Roberts added that SVSU will be included in the next edition of American Theatre. “In our field, that is the top magazine … it’s like Sports Illustrated for sports. We have so many successes working in New York and Chicago, and hosting this puts SVSU on a national level.”

The Saginaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the economic impact of the week-long festival was $2.5 million. Participants, judges and guests filled some 800 hotel rooms in Saginaw and Bay counties.

Discounts were arranged at local restaurants, and at SVSU’s Dining Services and Bookstore. The festival returns to SVSU in 2010.

In his annual “State of the University” presentation, President Eric Gilbertson noted that the fiscal health of the university “is vitally dependant on making SVSU a place that provides the best possible experience, academic and in all other ways, for students.”

The president’s Jan. 29 talk in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts included slides that showed SVSU continues to experience strong enrollments. Gilbertson continued, “While we are not and cannot be immune from the woes of the economy around us, we will still deservedly remain solvent and vital” by offering students a great college experience.

Other highlights of the presentation included: • Total enrollment for winter 2009 rose by 2.5 percent compared to a year ago, while credit hours and the number of returning undergraduates each increased by 4 percent compared to winter 2008.

• SVSU plans to maintain all authorized positions for the 2010 fiscal year, including 29 new faculty and 39 vacant or new staff positions.

• Although $46 million in construction projects are currently under way (see page 9), SVSU does not plan to construct any additional student housing in the near future (after Living Center Southwest is completed), and expects enrollment to level at around 10,000 students.

• All of the plans and goals outlined in the presentation are part of a new three-year strategic plan adopted by the Board of Control in December 2008.

The full address, including graphics, may be found at: www.svsu.edu/ president/pages/2009-state-of-theuniversity-address.html/.

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President Discusses Fiscal Health of the University in Annual Presentation

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n Nancy and Russell Thayer in their Franklin, Mich., studio. (Photo by Adam Thayer)

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Hosts

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“Thayer + Thayer, Paintings + Sculpture” Exhibit The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is hosting an exhibition of stunning works by two well-known Michigan artists, Russell and Nancy Thayer. “Thayer + Thayer, Paintings + Sculpture” runs through May 29.

“During my many years of teaching at Delta College (19661999), I was pleased to get to know many of the art faculty at Saginaw Valley State University, and so it is a particular pleasure to exhibit at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at SVSU,” Russell Thayer said.

Becky Hart, associate curator at the James P. Duffy Department of Contemporary Art at The Detroit Institute of Arts, writes about Russell Thayer’s work in the exhibition catalogue, “Although there is not a steady trajectory from figural works of the 1960s to the 8

architecturally scaled gates of the past 30 years, one senses an ongoing development: earlier works record the artist as an observer and commentator while more recent works show him inviting his audience to be an experiential participant walking through a passage or using it for personal rituals or spiritual contemplation.”

Nancy Thayer, a Saginaw resident from 1973-1978, co-owned a gallery with renowned arts patron Patricia Shek and was on the Board of Directors of the Saginaw Art Museum. In a recent interview, Nancy said, “It is very special for me and Russell to have an exhibit at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. We knew Marshall Fredericks for many years, attended the same church in Birmingham, Mich., and always enjoyed our conversations with him.”

She added that “he was a lovely, kind and gracious gentleman. His work expresses his love of that which is spiritual.”

Nancy’s new body of work for this exhibition, Elevated Atmosphere, is comprised of eight large paintings on canvas and four studies on tar paper. All of the work was created in 2008.

“Both Nancy and Russell have had numerous one-person exhibitions throughout their long and rich careers. Having the work of both artists exhibited together in the ‘Thayer + Thayer, Paintings + Sculpture’ exhibition at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is very satisfying,” said Museum Director Marilyn Wheaton.

For more information, call (989) 964-7125 or visit the Museum’s website at www.svsu.edu/mfsm.

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New Instructional Facility Tops the List of Campus Capital Projects “All these projects are funded and we are proceeding with them in full confidence that a ‘down’ time in the economic environment is still a very good time to invest,” Gilbertson said. During Gilbertson’s tenure as president, the physical campus has tripled in size, with more than $272 million in capital construction either completed or currently under way.

Highlights of current campus construction projects include: • The $2.8 million addition to the Arbury Fine Arts Center is emerging from the ground and should be ready for use this coming fall. The addition of 13,000 square feet will include four large studio/classrooms and four faculty offices.

• The new $28 million Health & Human Services Building will have 12 classrooms, 13 laboratories, 49 faculty offices and six administrative offices.

The building will provide a total of 89,980 gross square feet of floor area, and classes are expected to be held in this facility beginning with the fall 2010 semester. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place March 20.

• The $11 million, 210-bed Living Center Southwest student housing project is on schedule for completion this summer.

This will bring SVSU’s total housing capacity to 2,600 students.

• The new $2.9 million University Health Center, which will

be leased under an operating agreement with Covenant HealthCare for use by the university community and the general public, is also on schedule for a summer opening.

The Center is located on the northeast corner of Pierce and Bay roads.

• Dining facilities in the Regional Education Center will be upgraded at a cost of $500,000; among the proposed improvements will be a franchise food operation.

Those revisiting SVSU for the first time in several years will notice other changes to the campus landscape: • Davis Road, between Pierce and College Drive East, now includes a partial boulevard and a roundabout to improve pedestrian safety.

• Vehicle access to central campus from Pierce Road now is routed through South Entrance Drive (formerly Tower Drive, which was extended to Collings Drive).

Fox Drive was closed to through vehicle traffic to accommodate construction of Living Center Southwest.

For a look at the physical campus layout, click the link for a campus map found at www.svsu.edu/campustour/.

n Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new $28 million Health & Human Services building took place March 20.

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Chainlink fences and heavy equipment have been frequent features on the SVSU campus in recent years, and more of the same is on the way. SVSU is investing in several capital projects that will support excellence in teaching, student learning and campus life, as well as serve as a resource for the greater community.

Steve Hocquard, assistant vice president of campus facilities, is supervising erection of a new home for the Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services, along with an expansion of the Arbury Fine Arts Center, the addition of a student housing unit, and construction of a health clinic. “People often ask me how much more will the campus grow,” Hocquard smiled. “And every year, I kind of wonder about that myself.”

Hocquard noted that construction which is under way on the campus has been in the planning stages for several years.

“We know that the campus is reaching a point where new construction will begin to be less frequent, particularly with student housing,” he said. “Then, most of our focus will shift to upgrades and renovations to keep our facilities looking first-rate.”

President Eric Gilbertson, in his January “State of the University” presentation, noted that opportunities to improve the campus must continue despite the effects of an economy that is in a recession.

NEWS BRIEFS

Celebrating Creativity and Culture wrote Martineau in the News’ Jan. 3, 2009, weekend arts section.

She noted that Roethke himself “expressed his wishes once that someday his hometown would respect his accomplishments as one of the nation’s foremost poets.”

SVSU will continue to support Roethke’s wishes and more by increasing an endowment for the Theodore Roethke Poetry Prize that is awarded once every three years (see page 24).

In addition to the Roethke celebration, two other arts events at SVSU were listed in Martineau’s “top 10.” The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum was cited for its regional biennial juried sculpture exhibition that took place in n The 11th triennial Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize June through was conferred to Robert Pinsky, the only writer to serve three September, as terms as United States Poet Laureate. well as for hosting a celebration of the 100th for Most Outstanding Arts Event for anniversary of Fredericks’ birth by 2008 was the birthday celebration relocating two of his “Harlequins” of Saginaw native Theodore pieces from Detroit to SVSU. Roethke, who in 1953 claimed the Two stage productions directed by Pulitzer Prize in poetry.

Ric Roberts, assistant professor of “Bravo Saginaw Valley State theatre, led Martineau to assert that University, the River Junction “SVSU has become No. 1 in midPoets and the Friends of Theodore Michigan for quality theater with Roethke for the celebrations outstanding acting, sets, direction that collectively created the most and detailing.” outstanding arts event of 2008,”

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When The Saginaw News published its annual “Year in Review,” arts & entertainment editor Janet Martineau included highlights of the region’s top cultural events. Martineau’s choice

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Each year, SVSU hosts numerous cultural and educational events that attract audiences who appreciate inspirational, creative performances that are first class and often have free admission.

SVSU celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a talk from award-winning teacher Jaime Escalante, who was the inspiration for the film Stand and Deliver, starring Edward James Olmos.

The annual James E. O’Neill Jr. Memorial Lecture, a series that was established in 2003

by SVSU and the Field Neurosciences Institute of Saginaw, was presented by Walter Isaacson, whose distinguished career in American media includes serving as chairman and CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine.

Tyler Frank and Amanda Mueller perform a scene from Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.”

Robert Braddock (left), professor of history, delivered the 2008 Rush Lecture, which was made possible by an endowment by Hilda and Thomas Rush.

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Internationally-acclaimed violinist Vítezslav Cernoch performed a Feb. 21 concert as part of the Rhea Miller Concert Series, which is made possible by a generous gift from the Rhea E. Miller Trust.

Athletic n SVSU student athletes receive recognition for academic excellence in the fall 2008 semester.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ON AND OFF THE FIELD The women’s cross country team had 15

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varsity letter winners.

Senior Elayna Dush (Sanford, Mich.) was awarded her fourth varsity letter. The team voted junior Maggie Stalker (Oscoda, Mich.) as team MVP. Other award winners for women include: Most Improved, Libby Robinson (Saginaw, Mich.); Most Dedicated, Amber Catlin (Alma, Mich.); and Most Outstanding Freshman, Chelsea Savage (Monroe, Mich.).

The men’s cross country team handed

out 15 varsity letters.

Senior Len Weddel (East Tawas, Mich.) was awarded his fourth varsity letter. The team voted junior Steve Genther (Laingsburg, Mich.) as team MVP. Other award winners for the men include: Most Improved, Jesse Evans (Cheboygan, Mich.); Most Dedicated, Cortland Seaver (Freeland, Mich.); Most Outstanding Freshman, Nick Ekel (Elsie, Mich.)

The football team

finished the season 7-3 overall and 7-3 in the GLIAC (tied for third place). Junior linebacker John Jacobs (Prudenville, Mich.), who led the nation and GLIAC in tackles this past season with 13.1 per game, was named Daktronics Second Team All-American. Three Cardinals were selected

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for the 2008 All-GLIAC First Team: senior OL Desi Mayner (Gaines, Mich.) was named to the alloffense first team; Jacobs and senior defensive back Matt Black (Toronto, Ont.) were named to the all-defense first team.

Three players earned All-GLIAC Second Team recognition: senior running back Brandon Emeott (Caro, Mich.), junior tight end Galen Stone (Swartz Creek, Mich.) and senior defensive lineman Brad Bush (Johannesberg, Mich.). Six Cardinals were selected Honorable Mention All-GLIAC: Jeremy Burr (Saginaw, Mich.), Jordan DeRosia (Clio, Mich.), Kurtis Fournier (Warren, Mich.), Toby Goetz (Lowell, Ind.) Carl Grimes (Detroit, Mich.) and Mike LeVand (Grandville, Mich.).

The men’s golf team

held a one-shot edge going into the final round of the 2008 Men’s GLIAC Tournament, but cooled off during round three as they shot six over par to finish with a combined tournament score of 870, six back of winning school Grand Valley State.

The Cardinals’ fourth place finish moved the team back into the top five, after the 2007-08 team finished in seventh place. The Cardinals resumed play in March before competing in the NCAA Championship portion of their season.

Honor Roll BREAKING NEWS

Cardinals Win National Title

n Hockey champs (Photo by Heidi Bayne)

SVSU claimed the American Collegiate Hockey Association men’s Division 3 club ice hockey national championship March 7 by defeating Florida Gulf Coast 3-2. The Cardinals finished with a 27-6 record, including four wins in four days at the national championships in Rochester, N.Y. To earn a berth in the championship game, the Cardinals beat Grand Valley State in the semifinal 2-1; the Cardinals were clinging to a one-goal lead when Grand Valley hit the post with seven seconds left in the game.

senior Stephanie Roy (Royal Oak, Mich.) was selected to the All-GLIAC Team, and senior Kim Oberski (Port Huron, Mich.) was named to the second team. The duo helped launch the team into the GLIAC Finals after finishing the regular season with an 8-8 record overall and an 8-6 record in the GLIAC.

The men’s soccer team lost 4-2 in the

GLIAC Finals against Tiffin University (Nov. 8). The Cardinals finished with an 8-10-2 record overall, 2-6 in the GLIAC.

The women’s tennis team finished 3-9 on the

season and will resume action in the spring.

Senior Katie Hanover (St. Johns, Mich.) was selected to the secondteam All-GLIAC, while senior Danielle Coldren (West Bloomfield, Mich.) was picked to the Honorable Mention team.

The volleyball team

was ranked 24th in the nation – the first time in university history SVSU has finished nationally ranked. The Cardinals ended the season after making it to the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament Finals against GLIAC rival Grand Valley State. SVSU capped the season with a 25-8 record overall, with senior outside hitter Sarah Redoute (Clinton Township, Mich.) earning All-American honors; junior setter Kait Harris (Essexville, Mich.) was honored with All-Region honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association; senior defensive specialist Carmen Schacher (Flint, Mich.) posted a recordbreaking season with 499 digs, moving her into the SVSU record books as the all-time leader in digs for her career with 1,743, besting the previous record by 138 digs set between 1999-2002.

SPORTS SCHEDULES BASEBALL

Head Volleyball Coach Will Stanton

Apr 4

Tiffin

1:00 PM

Apr 5

Tiffin

Noon

Apr 7

Grand Valley 2:00 PM

Apr 8

Alma

2:00 PM

Apr 10 Wayne State

1:00 PM

was named Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

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Wayne State

Noon

May 2

Northwood

1:00 PM

May 3

Northwood

Noon

The cheer team –

May 4

Rochester

1:00 PM

for the first time in school history – qualified for the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Nationals April 7 in Daytona, Fla. The Cardinals are competing in the “Division II Small Co-ed” category, which involves an approximately 2-minute choreographed routine of stunts, tumbling, jumps and dance, all set to music.

SOFTBALL Apr 1

Ferris State

3:30 PM

Apr 11

Ashland

1:00 PM

Apr 14 Northwood

3:30 PM

Apr 16 Grand Valley 3:30 PM Apr 19 Wayne State

Noon

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n Aaron Johnson is majoring in political science at SVSU.

Korrie Horne and Aaron Johnson have much in common. Both graduated last June from Bay City Central High School. Both are the youngest of five children. And both are among the 100 inaugural recipients of a Bay Commitment scholarship, a program designed to increase the number of college graduates in Bay County, which falls well below state and national averages for the percentage of the population that holds a four-year degree.

Horne and Johnson come from homes where both parents work and want more for their children. Horne’s father is a pipe insulator and her mother works for a major retailer.

Johnson’s father is a corrections officer and pastor and his mother is a hostess at a local hotel/restaurant.

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Honest jobs that support their families, but leave little extra for tuition.

These are precisely the scenarios the framers of the Bay Commitment had in mind, and Horne and Johnson agree that receiving the $2,000 scholarship made the prospect of paying for college seem far less daunting.

Developing An Educated Workforce Instilling hope and making dreams appear possible are undeniable goals of the Bay Commitment, but one of the men who helped launch the

program wants results that are much more tangible.

“This is an economic development project,” said Jerome Yantz, a partner with the Bay City accounting firm Weinlander Fitzhugh and a member of SVSU’s Board of Control and Foundation Board of Directors. “We need an educated workforce if we’re going to grow our own economy.”

Yantz and a small group of leaders were discussing how to improve Bay County’s education when they learned about the now nationally renowned “Kalamazoo Promise” program, which ensured a college scholarship for every graduate of Kalamazoo Public Schools. The group made the “hard decision” to launch a pilot program and begin with 100 students from Bay City Public Schools.

To receive the $2,000 one-time scholarship, Yantz said students must attend SVSU or Delta College, because their graduates “stay in the region and stay in the state.” Yantz also insisted upon establishing an Office of College Preparation Services. “That’s the ingredient that’s going to make this work,” Yantz said.

Bay City superintendent Carolyn Wierda agreed and hired Suzanne Murphy as its director. She has outlined the courses necessary for a college curriculum – and much more. The first year was especially trying because parents unfamiliar with college “don’t know what they don’t know,” but Murphy has found the experience incredibly enriching for herself and the students, recalling one who “high-fived the wall” when he stepped onto campus as a college student.

It Changes a Person Yantz hopes that in time sufficient funds can be raised to expand the program throughout Bay County. It began through a $1 million gift from local business owner Joseph Krantz, and other sizable sums have been received.

Graduation is years away, but the scholarship has already made a difference to Horne, who plans to study nursing and pursue a health care career, and to Johnson, who is majoring in political science with eyes on law school. Beyond the expected feelings of gratitude, they also have internalized the commitment made to them.

“I feel like I’m responsible for working hard in college,” Horne said. “I would feel horrible if I took someone’s money and failed out of college when someone else could have used it.”

Krantz, the donor, attended the ceremony where scholarships were awarded, making the seemingly surreal a reality to Johnson. “It changes a person,” Johnson said. “When you look at the commitment that Mr. Krantz made and how much money he sacrificed for students he didn’t even know, that added inspiration for me.”

Johnson said that receiving the $2,000 Bay Commitment scholarship made the prospect of paying for college seem far less daunting. In fact, he said he was “in shock” when he received his acceptance letter. “I’ve never had that much money handed to me.”

n Korrie Horne is studying to pursue a career in health care.

Bay Commitment leaders want the program to be sustainable. Toward that end, assistant sociology professor Brian Thomas is researching the future plans of Bay City Public School graduates. Surveys were sent in 2008 to all high school juniors and seniors – and to their parents – to collect background data.

Nearly all (99 percent) said they planned to pursue postsecondary education.

“People genuinely understand that college is important,” Thomas said.

“They know that if they are going to be successful they have to go on and get more education.”

Thomas’ preliminary findings showed that the majority of parents are taking some steps to prepare to pay for college, with 68 percent indicating they had obtained some information about financial aid and 65 percent starting to save money or making other financial arrangements, though that was more true of seniors’ families than juniors’.

For many (29 percent) the cost of tuition was a significant factor in whether they would attend.

“People were concerned with finances,” Thomas said. “Everybody said that finances were an issue.”

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Evaluating the Commitment

Throughout our lives, most of us can vividly recall with fondness (and occasionally, with a good dose of healthy fear) those teachers who had an enormous impact on us.

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n college, transformative relationships often extend beyond the classroom. For sure, they include the professors who set us on a career path, encouraged us to consider post-graduate study, and challenged us to work even harder to deliver what they knew was in us all along. But there are so many others who open eyes, and doors, to all sorts of possibilities — perhaps a financial aid counselor who helped us get the loan that made college possible, or a patient tutor, or a coach who emphasized that it is just as important to be a winner off the field as it is on.

We asked alumni to tell us about such influences, and heard from Cardinals around the world, in various jobs, recalling sometimes simple and other times significant ways their lives were changed — through the kindness of words, through a shared passion for a subject, a sport or an issue, or through a dare to keep raising the bar and never settle for average or ordinary.

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Willie McKether’s life transformed by Joseph Ofori-Dankwa Willie says: “I don’t know if ‘Dr. J’ really understands the tremendous impact he had on my life. He was the first black professor I had ever had and he encouraged me to pursue a doctorate degree at a point in my life when I had never considered it or believed I could earn a Ph.D. He talked to me about ‘options’ — that was a foreign concept to me. He always made time to meet with me to either help clarify something he said in a lecture, or just to encourage me to pursue my dreams. Most importantly, he never allowed me to make excuses or to feel inadequate. I am always reminded of the tremendous influence Dr. J had on my life when I am advising students about career options. I wish I could somehow repay him for sharing with me his time, wisdom and love for students.”

n Joseph Ofori-Dankwa professor of marketing & management

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Willie McKether, 1991, M.B.A., is an assistant professor of sociology and anthropology at the University of Toledo

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Russ Beaubien’s life transformed by David Schneider Even prior to Web sites such as RateMyProfessors.com, students managed to share words of encouragement or warning about certain professors. Russ Beaubien is glad he didn’t listen to those who felt that Professor Schneider was “too hard;” oh, he was definitely demanding, but adds that his fairness, positive reinforcement and challenges to be your best more than made up for extra work. “I had never thought much about real involvement in my education; I wanted a degree so I could make more money. Dr. Schneider said to us: ‘Why are you spending money on your education if you are not going to take pride in it? Aren’t you working as hard for your degree as anyone else who is attending another institution? It’s your moment; you are earning it!’ With that new perspective, I realized he was right. I was proud of my work and I am very proud of my degree from SVSU.”

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Russ Beaubien, 1991, B.A., communication, is the immediate past president of the SVSU Alumni Association and a civil engineer and project manager with Spicer Group, Saginaw

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n David Schneider professor of communication

Aaron Crossen’s life transformed by Nameeta Mathur Aaron Crossen says that a real turning point in his personal and academic view of life began with a “C” grade he received on a writing assignment. He went to Dr. Mathur’s office to argue his case for a higher grade and was challenged with the simple response of “you can do better.” “Nameeta was, above all, incredibly demanding. My experience in her classes not only changed the way I approached college, but the way I approached life. That was my light bulb moment. From there, I gave my best in all of my classes and learned that things are within my control to learn, perfect and master. I stopped assigning blame to others based on perceived inadequacies and started to look at what I could do to make the best of any given situation. Living up to high expectations is infectious once you start meeting them. Her teaching fundamentally transformed the way I analyzed the world.”

n Nameeta Mathur associate professor of history

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Aaron Crossen, 2008, B.A., history/communication, was the editor of The Valley Vanguard his senior year and now works as a marketing and sales coordinator for Cech Corporation, Saginaw

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Carmen Stricker’s life transformed by John Flores Carmen says: “Starting college can be intimidating for anyone; as a minority student, it can initially be even more challenging — you feel lost, different, like you don’t fit in. I was lucky, in the sense that it was only my first week on campus when I was introduced to John. He taught me the valuable lessons of responsibility and work ethic. Maybe more importantly, he taught me to understand yourself and be comfortable in your own skin. I began watching John and saw his confidence; I also saw that he was the same person out in the Hispanic community that he was inside the university. He showed me that as a Hispanic, it is possible to co-exist in both cultures by being true to myself and my heritage, while working hard and always reaching for more.”

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Carmen Stricker, 1994, B.A., criminal justice; 2000, M.A., organizational leadership and administration; 2006, teacher certification

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n John Flores assistant director, academic advisement center

Jenny (Pelc) Zmiejko’s life transformed by Debra Lively Jenny says: “I always knew that I wanted to teach, but Dr. Lively really reminded me why — it’s all about the kids. She taught me to do what’s best for the child. Sure, we have to teach curriculum, but we need to teach to the child and their needs. She taught me the importance of finding the talent in the student to make them feel confident; I learned that learning is as much about the process as it is the outcome. On the last day of our preschool internships, she made us recite an early childhood oath (below) to remind us what our field is all about. When I’m having a stressful or crazy day, I pull out that oath and recite it to myself. After I really reflect on its meaning, the stress melts away and I remember why I love being an educator.”

Jenny (Pelc) Zmiejko, 2006, B.A., elementary education, teaches third grade at St. Pius X Catholic School in Flint

Early Childhood Pledge I promise to defend children from harsh words and actions.

I promise to wipe the tears of children, of parents, of colleagues.

I promise to eat green stuff.

I promise to be silly sometimes, to enjoy laughter, to hug life.

I promise to really listen to the wisdom of 3-year-olds.

I promise to take care of the Earth, the home to my friends.

I promise to hold fast to dreams and to be idealistic.

I promise to do the ‘hokey pokey’ and turn the world around, ’cause this is what I’m all about.

n Debra Lively professor of teacher education — elementary/early childhood & special education

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— Author unknown

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Tony Goble’s life transformed by Walt Head Not only did Tony Goble take time to share his thoughts about an influential coach, but did so while stationed in southern Iraq.

“Walt’s influence was a good chunk of my growth and development as a student and athlete. Walt teaches so many life lessons.

He made sure we went to class; he was just as concerned about us succeeding in life as he was about us succeeding on the baseball diamond. He knew if we didn’t perform in the classroom, we wouldn’t be able to perform on the field. When we went on the road, he stressed the importance of properly representing not only our university, but ourselves as well. Whenever there was a (behavior) problem, there were consequences to be paid, which I believe contributed to the lesson of taking responsibility for your actions. Walt is a winner and will always strive to improve things or turn things around.”

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Tony Goble, 1989, B.A., criminal justice, was a member of the baseball team from 1985-1989 and has spent 18 years in the U.S. Army, most of it as a U.S. Special Forces soldier

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n Walt Head head baseball coach

TRANSFORMING LIVES Thanks to the many alumni who shared their thoughts on transformational teachers and staff. Here is an additional sampling:

“During my time at SVSU, I discovered and appreciated the power of my own voice and have been using that voice in various social justice endeavors. When Janice once told me that she ‘could hear a teacher in me,’ I didn’t believe her. Six years after graduating (from SVSU), I am a doctoral student and instructor of communication at Wayne State. In August 2008, my department formally recognized my excellence in teaching.”

Dave Gilmour, 1981, B.A., music, on Anna Dadlez, professor of modern foreign languages: “I took Anna Dalez’ ‘History of Poland’ course as a sophomore in 1978 and it changed me forever. Because of that course, I decided to pursue a minor in Eastern European studies. I was selected as one of four SVSU students to attend SVSU’s first-ever exchange program with Poland, in summer 1980 during the dramatic time of the Solidarity demonstrations in that country. During that exchange, I had my first substantial contact with an American embassy overseas and saw U.S. diplomats at work. This was a major factor in my decision to pursue a career in the U.S. Foreign Service.” (Dave is now the deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy Panama; his work on a variety of projects in the Foreign Service has taken him to more than 40 countries.)

Pamela L. Thiel, 2001, teaching certification; 2008, M.A.T., on Ervin Sparapani, professor of teacher education: “Dr. Sparapani was my professor for two classes, one being my capstone. Having had him for one of my master’s classes, I knew the rigorous training I would receive under his instruction for the capstone. After attending an informal meeting on the capstone, I was petrified of him. I have a strong faith (and this is hard to admit publicly), I even prayed he would retire before I had to begin my capstone! (He didn’t.) By the end of the capstone work, I was so thankful that my prayer wasn’t answered! I feel I really earned my master’s degree and, as a result, I have become a stronger, more confident teacher who also holds students to higher expectations.

I am almost positive that I have students who pray I’ll retire before they get me!”

Jackie (Kapustka) Tkaczy, 2006, B.A., secondary education, on Amy Pierce, associate professor of communication: “Dr. Pierce jump-started me on the path to my career in communication education. Her ‘Teaching Forensics and Debate’ course gave me insight into these two activities. She also encouraged me to join the SVSU Forensics Team. I even completed my Honors thesis by assistant-coaching the forensics team. I currently teach high school speech and drama in Mississippi.

The administration at my school wanted to start a forensics team and was so impressed by my credentials that they didn’t even interview anyone else. Dr. Pierce’s knowledge, guidance and encouragement helped me gain valuable experience in my field and the confidence to succeed.”

Carol (Gorney) Donovan, 1968, B.A., on the late William Hoffmann, professor emeritus of history and SVSU’s first full-time faculty member hired in 1964: “I was a history major, but became a HISTORY major after classes with Dr. Hoffmann. History came alive — especially Civil War history (we all thought that the Battle of Gettsyburg took pace in our classroom). Am I wild about history? Yes, thank you, Dr. Hoffmann. I never would have imagined that your influence would be guiding my quest for knowledge 40 years after the fact.”

Sarah Holdwick, 2006, B.A., international studies/ French, on Barb Cohen, coordinator of the language lab & media center; formerly with the Office of International Programs: “Barb was one of the first people I met at SVSU when I wandered into the Study Abroad office, following my pipe dream of international travel and adventure. Her passion was contagious and she helped convince me it was possible. In 2001, I studied in France. (Upon my return) I switched my major to international studies and continued my language studies, eventually completing a dual major, volunteered at Study Abroad events and orientation, and joined the conversation partner program. Barb’s support, encouragement and skill at her job were truly a catalyst for some of my most cherished moments in college, my most difficult yet rewarding experiences, and my connection to the SVSU community.”

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Vanessa L. Marr, 2002, B.A., English, on Janice M. Wolff, professor of English:

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The successful conclusion of the Theodore Roethke Poetry Endowment campaign will allow the region to honor Roethke for many years to come and to instill in future generations an appreciation of his gifts, his inuence, and his imagination.

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Theodore Roethke Poetry Endowment Giving Levels The Ceiling $100,000 The Dream $50,000 The Partner $25,000 Orchids $10,000 Carnations $5,000 The Geranium $2,500 Old Florist $1,200 (Named for favorite Roethke poems)

To make a gift to the Theodore Roethke Poetry Endowment, contact the SVSU Foundation at: (989) 964-4052

The Theodore Roethke Poetry Endowment has recently been established through the SVSU Foundation in honor of Saginaw native and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Theodore Roethke.

The announcement of the new Theodore Roethke Poetry Endowment campaign, with a goal of $500,000, was made to a nearcapacity audience at the Rhea Miller Recital Hall Nov. 11, 2008.

At a poetry awards ceremony in Roethke’s name, master of ceremonies Mark B. Morley stated the goals of the endowment and noted the impact it will have on SVSU and the community.

Since 1968, the Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Award has been granted once every three years to a poet of national standing in the amount of $3,000. In order to maintain the significance of this award, the Endowment will elevate the award remuneration to $10,000, in keeping with other national poetry prizes. Past recipients have included such luminaries as Howard Nemerov, Robert Penn Warren, Carolyn Kizer and Kimiko Hahn. In accepting the 2008 award, three-term U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky paid tribute to the tremendous influence of Roethke on American poetry and on his own work and praised SVSU and the community for preserving and promoting a local cultural icon.

A second goal of the endowment is to bring practicing poets or active researchers of national distinction to serve as Roethke Endowed Poets or Scholars-in-Residence. These individuals will provide additional cultural enrichment to the campus and the community by teaching classes, offering workshops and public lectures, or by conducting original research into the life and works of Theodore Roethke. The Poet or Scholar-in-Residence will have the unique opportunity to make use of the extensive collection of archival materials related to Roethke, which are housed in the Melvin J. Zahnow Library, or to create works that are inspired by the Saginaw locales that shaped and influenced the poet.

By the time of his death in 1963, the Arthur Hill High School graduate and university professor had written nine books of poetry, one book of prose, two children’s books, and had won more prizes than any other American poet. Today, Roethke is widely anthologized and commemorated through numerous cultural and educational activities in the region.

The successful conclusion of the Theodore Roethke Poetry Endowment campaign will allow the region to honor Roethke for many years to come and to instill in future generations an appreciation of his gifts, his influence, and his imagination. A lovely, serene spot on the SVSU campus has been chosen for the Roethke Poets Garden. This beautifully-landscaped natural retreat pays fitting tribute to Roethke’s love of flowers and nature, and a suitable monument will be placed there bearing the names of donors at giving levels above $1,200.

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CAMPAIGN UPDATE Promise For Tomorrow Campaign Update Since our last update in the Fall 2008 issue of Reflections, the SVSU Foundation has received more than $1.3 million in cash and pledges for endowments. Many donors have chosen to strengthen their existing endowments, while some established new funds, totaling over $430,000.

You will probably recognize some of the names of these generous folks, because they are community and industry leaders in our region.

In characteristic generosity, shortly before his death in May 2008, Lloyd Yeo, with his wife, Judy, created a new scholarship for SVSU business students, which they planned to fund for $1,000 annually. Family, friends and colleagues, inspired by the Yeos’ lifelong commitment to philanthropy, chose to memorialize Lloyd by contributing enough to the scholarship fund to endow it and provide more than $1,000 every year, in perpetuity.

The Dow Corning Corporation was seeking a way to thank and honor the regional legislative delegation who played such a key role in paving the way for the exciting developments with Hemlock Semiconductor. That delegation is comprised of Senators James Barcia, Tony Stamas, and Roger Kahn, and Representatives Jeff Mayes, Ken Horn, Andy Colouris, John Moolenar, and Bill Caul. The scholarship will recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through extensive volunteer experience and leadership roles in service organizations. Recipients will receive financial assistance to design and lead a service project, mentored by an SVSU faculty or staff member, or for expenses associated with an internship in state government.

Wanting to provide funds to support the purchase of additional supplies and equipment, members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have invested in the program they enjoy so much by starting an 26

endowment of their own. OLLI provides classroom, social, and travel experiences for those 50 and older.

Under the guidance of Director Jo Brownlie, the program has received $2 million in grants from the Bernard Osher Foundation for surpassing the 1,000-member mark and for meeting certain quality criteria. The funds have been placed in an endowment to guarantee perpetual support for the program. If you haven’t joined yet, visit www.svsu.edu/cbed/olli/ to find out what you’ve been missing and how to sign up!

The reasons for establishing an endowment fund are as varied as the caring people who fund them. One thing they all have in common: they make great things possible for our students, our community, and our university for generations to come.

In other endowment news...

David Swenson, the H.H. Dow Endowed Chair in Chemistry, and James Leming, the Carl A. Gerstacker Endowed Chair in Education, recently retired after years of distinguished service to SVSU as the inaugural occupants of their respective endowed chairs.

Bryon Merrill has been appointed to fill the H.H. Dow Endowed Chair in Chemistry. Merrill earned his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Michigan State University. He was a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of CaliforniaIrvine.

David M. Callejo Pérez has accepted an appointment as the new Gerstacker Chair in Education. He comes to SVSU from the University of West Virginia where he was on the faculty in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction/Literacy Studies, and founded the Hispanic Studies/Multicultural Program.

He completed a B.A. and Ed.D. at Florida International University.

WILLIAM A. GROENING JR. A true friend of SVSU, Bill Groening Jr. (pronounced “Greening”), passed away Oct. 3, 2008, at the age of 95. Groening was a member of the “Committee of 100” and “Committee of 300,” which consisted of people from Saginaw, Bay City and Midland who met regularly in the early 1960s to establish a college in this region. These meetings resulted in the establishment of Delta College and SVSU. Groening was the first chairman of the Board of Control when SVSU was chartered as a private college in 1963 and was re-elected in 1965 when it became a state college. He served on the Board of Control until 1973. Groening was also a member of the SVSU Foundation Board of Directors from 1977-1988, serving as chair from 1981-1983; he received Honorary Director status in 1988. From 19771988, Groening served as a member of the Annual Fund Committee, including his role as chair from 1977-1981. The Virginia Groening Memorial Scholarship was created in 1990 in honor of Bill’s first wife; upon Bill’s passing, the scholarship was renamed The William and Virginia Groening Memorial Scholarship. Groening Commons, which is located between Curtiss Hall and the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts, was named in his honor in 1997.

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REPORT OF ANNUAL GIVING 2008

ANNUAL GIVING

Chairman’s Thanks Dear Friends,

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It is an exciting time to be part of Saginaw Valley State University, and I am pleased to serve as chairman of the SVSU Foundation Board of Directors. Despite challenging times, SVSU remains a place of growth, innovation, and promise for our region.

As record-setting numbers of freshman students are choosing SVSU, new scholarships are becoming available to help them realize their dreams. The programs made possible by our endowments continue to educate, enrich, entertain, and spark progress for our students and our community.

On the following pages are interesting stories about people who have made some of these great things possible for SVSU – people like you. As you find your name in our listings, you’ll also recognize the names of major companies and foundations, small businesses, clubs, friends, colleagues, and neighbors, all working together to build a brighter tomorrow for our region. Join me in taking pride in all we’ve accomplished together this past year and in looking forward to all the potential each new year holds.

You’ve put your faith in SVSU to be a center of education, culture, entertainment, and progress – a place of hope and opportunity.

Because of your friendship and support, SVSU continues to fill that need and grow toward its greatest potential. On behalf of the SVSU Foundation, thank you for making possible the exciting things in this magazine ... and so much more.

OFFICERS Mr. Herbert A. Spence III, Chair Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson, First Vice Chair Mr. John A. Decker, Second Vice Chair Mrs. Lucy Horak, Secretary Mr. James G. Muladore, Treasurer Mr. Andrew J. Bethune, Executive Director Dr. Donald Bachand Mr. David H. Dunn Mr. David R. Gamez Mr. Eldon L. Graham Mr. Michael D. Hayes Mr. John D. L. Humphreys Dr. K. P. Karunakaran Mr. William C. Lauderbach Mr. D. Brian Law Hon. Thomas Ludington Mr. Dominic Monastiere Mr. Terence F. Moore Mrs. Susan L. Piesko Mr. Andrew D. Richards Mrs. Linda L. Sims Mr. Robert Vitito Mr. Jerome L. Yantz

Herbert A. Spence III Chairman, SVSU Foundation Board of Directors

LIFETIME GIFT CLUBS: $100,000 or MORE Recognizing donors whose lifetime outright gifts to the University total $100,000 or more.

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SVSU Founders $1 Million and above

Allen Foundation, Inc. Frank N. Andersen Foundation Mr* & Mrs. (“Honey”) Ned Arbury The Dow Chemical Company Foundation The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Dr. & Mrs. E. Malcolm Field Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation The Bernard Osher Foundation Estate of Ronald A. Schlicker The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation

Altruist $500,000 - $999,999

ARAMARK Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. The Kresge Foundation

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Rhea E. Miller Trust Margaret Grace Towsley Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito Wickson Link Memorial Foundation

Honors $250,000 – $499,999

Bank Of America Emma M. Block Trust Arnold & Gertrude Boutell Memorial Fund- Administered by CB Wealth Management Citizens Bank - Saginaw Delphi Corporation Dow Corning Foundation The Alden & Vada Dow Family Foundations A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. William J.* & Julia M. Edwards The Kantzler Foundation Marshall M. Fredericks Foundation

Roger Milliken Morley Foundation Maynard L. Smith Trust Triskelion Resale Shop G. James Williams

Benefactors $100,000 - $249,999

A.L. Aitken Charitable Trust Roberta (Bobbe) Allen Robert A. Allesee Dorothy Arbury Estate of Martha G. Arnold Barstow Foundation Don H. & Iva M. Bellinger Scholarship Trust – Administered by CB Wealth Management Katherine N. Bemetz Trust Ruth M. Black Trust Richard Campsmith Inter-Vivos Trust Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona

Robert E. ’82 & Cynthia A. Chadwick Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. Chemical Bank Chemical Financial Corporation DaimlerChrysler Corp. Fund Alma W. Gilmore Doud Estate of Terry Drake Ford Motor Company Fund Friends of Trisomy 21 Research General Motors Corporation, Saginaw - Bay City Leona M. Geyer Trust Eldon L. & Vicky Graham William A.* and Virginia* Groening Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Horak B.J. ’77 & Laura Lamson Humphreys Independent Bank Kendall Electric, Inc. John S. Ludington D. Brian & Trish Law, Magline Inc. Myllykangas Education Trust Betty E. Nusselt Trust

Donald R. & Donna Roberts Petersen Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Trust – Administered by CB Wealth Management May Mitchell Royal Foundation Saginaw Community Foundation Spence Brothers Martin H. Stark Margaret Jane Stoker Charitable Trust – Administered by CB Wealth Management Walbro Corporation Robert Wintermyer Alice & Jack Wirt Wolohan Family Foundation Mr. Melvin J. Zahnow The Melvin L. & Hilda J. Zuehlke Charitable Foundation

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MAJOR GIFT CLUBS Heritage $50,000 – $99,999

Goldie Bartha Allyn The Bay City Times Richard & Ann ’79 Blazejewski Gregory S. & Helayne Brown Paul L. Brown Chase Mrs. Eleanor Currie Mr. & Mrs. James R. Doane Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Mr. & Mrs. Edward E. Hagenlocker Robert J. House Dr. K.P. & Mrs. L. Karunakaran Thomas M. & Virginia K. Marx Robert L. Maurovich & Nancy Warner William H. Meek* Frances Goll Mills Memorial Fund – Administered by CB Wealth Management Virginia & Donald Nash Family Ernest E. Paulick Jo Anne & Donald E. Petersen Thomas & Hilda Rush Employees of Saginaw Bay Underwriters Saginaw Business Incubator, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William W. Stange St. Mary’s of Michigan Sustainable Community Initiatives Fund of Bay Area Community Foundation SVSU Student Association William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Wolohan Family Foundation Zdanowicz Family Foundation

Milestone $25,000 – $49,999

Andrews Hooper & Pavlik P.L.C. Dean & Margaret Arbour Bay Area Marine Dealers Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C. Hugo E. “Ted” & Ruth Braun, Jr. Estate of Frederick J. Chapin Consumers Energy Foundation Fred C. & Joyce Cook Thomas A. & Judith Donahue Linn & Phae Dorman The Dow Chemical Company Dow Corning Corporation Ms. Suki Fredericks Eric R. & Cynthia F. Gilbertson Dr* & Mrs. Richard H. Gilmore

Recognizing donors total gifts given to the University over the last 10 years (1999-2008)

Glastender, Inc. The Herrick Foundation Catherine W. Houghton IBEW/NECA Saginaw Labor Management Cooperation Committee David S. James Mr. George Michael James Mr. & Mrs. William C. Jurgens Thomas P. Kackmeister Burnett S. & Beverly J. Kelly The Honorable & Mrs. Thomas L. Ludington Mrs. Gladys Marble* John W. & Joanne Martin, Jr. David & Sharon McMath William F. McNally Family Foundation Robert W. & Nancy* ’76 Meadows Merrill Lynch Michigan Sugar Company and Its Growers Midland Area Community Foundation Midland Center for the Arts Midland Cogeneration Venture MidMichigan Health James L. & Barbara L. Mitchell Dr. & Mrs. Debasish Mridha James G. ’72 & Patricia ’80 Muladore Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation Richard M. ’70 & Mrs. Julie McCann O’Connor Alan W. & Jean Ott The Pepsi Bottling Group, Saginaw, Mich.

Dr. Frank & Jean Popoff Mr.* & Mrs. Mark Sheldon Putnam Ranger Tool & Die Company Harry E.* Rappa Family Rowley Brothers, Inc. Mr. & Mrs.* Harold M. Rupp Russell H. & Maxine E. Smith Charitable Foundation Margaret C. Thompson Charitable Trust Gladys W. Tibbet Trust Doris D. Vansen Walter & Carol Weinlander Weinlander Fitzhugh Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Wendland Wolohan Lumber Company Wolverine Bank Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative Jerry A. & Marcena C. Woodcock Jerome L. & Dianne Yantz

Yeo & Yeo P.C. CPA’s and Business Consultants Dr. Robert S. P. & Amy Yien Carolyn Zielinski

Presidents $10,000 – $24,999

Lambert E. Althaver Jane M. Anderson ‘86 Mrs. Mary M. Anderson Shiv K. Arora Asian Food Enterprises, Inc. Donald J. & Liana Bachand William C.* & Rose* ’67 Collamer Bauman Robert T.* & Valerie Becker Mr. & Mrs. Curtis R. Berger Stuart J. & Ruth Ann ’73 Bergstein Gary L. ’71 & Karen Bethune Lucille M. Beuthin Patricia F. Bierlein Ruth Miles & J. Laurence Bleasdale Family Foundation Janet M. Botz ’74 & Tom Lippert Gary & Merry Jo Brandimore BRONNER’S CHRISTmas WONDERLAND Patricia H. Burnette & Bob Siler Barbara J. Byron ‘84 Mr.* & Mrs. R. William Caldwell Ryan Carmona CIGNYS Citizens Banking Corporation Basil A. & Margaret A. Clark Comerica Bank Construction Financial Management Association Tim S. & Susan L. ’85, ’06 Crane Robert J. & Kathryn B. Crozier Currie Kendall, PLC Richard J. & Margaret ’76 Darger Gerald & Florence Decker John A. & Sally A. Decker The Herbert & Junia Doan Family Foundation Thomas A. & Judith Donahue James P. ’76,’85 & Cheryl Dwyer George W. & Judy Eastland William J. & Julia M. Edwards Foundation Janette & Francis Engelhardt Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Ferriss The Malcolm & Lois Field Foundation

Sally A. ’80,’87 & James N. Finzel Mr. T. A. FitzSimmons Ralph J. & Marilyn G. ’81 Frahm Mr. & Mrs. Carl M. Fredericks Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Fredericks David & Claudia Fry Garber Management Group George Fund Gerace Construction Company, Inc. Don & Valerie Gill, Jr. James S. & Carol Goetz Dr. Berner J. & Annette Gorden Employee Owners of Gougeon Brothers Drs. Ravindra & Rashmi Goyal David M. & Jacqueline Hall Eugene & Mary Pat Hamilton Tim & Lori L. ’87 Hausbeck Hausbeck Pickle Company, Inc. James D. & Carole* Head Bob & Joyce Hetzler Mrs. Gerald Hornsby The F.P. Horak Company, Inc. Deborah & Al Huntley August & Jamie Hurt Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (N.E. Mich.)

Ironworkers Local 25 Mr. Gary Kadlec Dr. A. Kakarla-Maganti Betty & Bob Keil Carolyn A. Keipinger ‘82 John* & Kathryn Kendall John M. ’73 & Nancy Kunitzer Elmer* & Crystal* Lange Dr. Guy M. & Trevor Lee, Jr. Sara Margaret Leki Trust The Thomas L. Ludington Foundation The Honorable Maryann Mahaffey Jeffery Roberts ’77 & Mari McKenzie McMath Masonry, Inc. Means Industries, Inc. Memorial Presbyterian Church Michigan Advanced Neurology Center Michigan Council on Economic Education Mr.* & Mrs. J. William Miller National Association of Purchasing Management National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. James W. O’Neill Michael D. & Noreen Parker David A. ’79 & Lori Pendleton Robert J. & Susan Piesko

Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 85 Progressive Dynamics, Inc. George & Lynn Puia Pumford Construction Inc. Carlos & Jean Ramet Walt & Cookie ’80,’00 Rathkamp John M. & Barbara Roberts Thomas & Hilda Rush Dr. & Mrs. Steven A. Rymal Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Saginaw Valley Adjusters Association Grant A. & Janice Schaefer Melissa J. ’94 & Jim Seitz Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 7 Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Sidney Mr. Lawrence H. & Linda L. Sims Herbert & Kathryn Curtiss ’82,’00 Spence Edwin W. & Suzanne Skrelunas Star of the West Milling Co. Mrs. Irene M. Kinsey Stare Morrie & Julie Stevens Stevens Worldwide Van Lines David H. & Nancy Swenson Thelen Auto Group Jean Thompson Richard P. & Sue A. ’86 Thompson Drs. Odail & Mamie Thorns TR Sales & Marketing LLC Alice E. Turner Memorial Trust Valley Gear & Machine, Inc. Valley State Employees Credit Union Joseph A. ’76,’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl Walbro Corporation Robert H. & Marianne Walpole Mr. Dirk B. Waltz, Sr. Clay & Mary Jo Warner Marguerite R. Warner Dr. Earl L.* & Mrs. Jean D.* Warrick Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Donald* & Barbara Weyenberg Rajkumari Mondol Wiener Wirt Family Foundation Wolgast Corporation C. Bagley Wright Dr. & Mrs. Gene C. H. Yang Lloyd J.* & Judy Yeo Yeo Family Foundation Norma G. Zivich ‘84

“CREATING THE FUTURE SOCIETY” The “Creating the Future Society” acknowledges the following individuals who share in a unique vision for assisting SVSU and its students to reach new heights in the future.

Roberta Allen #Mr. And Mrs. Robert Chadwick #Mr. And Mrs. James Doane Alma W. Gilmore Doud #Mr. William A. Groening, Jr. #Mr. And Mrs. Fritz Horak Dr. Thomas Kullgren #B.J. and Laura Lamson Humphreys

Nancy MacKenzie #Mr. Ernest E. Paulick #Mrs. Donna Roberts #Mr. Martin H. Stark #Mr. And Mrs. Robert J. Vitito #Mr. And Mrs. Robert E. Wendland #Dr. G. James Williams # Mr. And Mrs. Jerry A. Woodcock

You may contact Joseph Vogl at the SVSU Foundation Office, (989) 964-4052, to set up an appointment to discuss your current or unique future planned giving intentions for SVSU.

Please let us know if you have established a Planned Gift for SVSU but your name is not listed above.

# Charter Members (Individuals who informed the SVSU Foundation prior to December 31, 2008 about their planned gift.)

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Recognizing donors who have made arrangements for a Planned Gift of an estimated value of $10,000 or more.

ANNUAL GIVING

Annual Gift Clubs Advocates Club $5,000 and above

SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Debasish and Mrs. (Chinu) Mridha

When Dr. Debasish and Mrs. (Chinu) Mridha established The International Student Scholarship in 2007, they most assuredly had Dr. Mridha’s personal motto in mind — “The measure of life is not by its duration, but by its donation.” The scholarship, funded by the Mridha Endowment at SVSU, was created to give students from their home regions of West Bengal in India and Bangladesh an opportunity to attend a U.S. university. “When my husband wanted to do this, I felt very proud of him,” adds Mrs. Mridha.

The Mridhas are pleased to be supporters of SVSU, in part because they understand its importance to the region. “This university will not go away; it will only grow and as an institution of higher learning, it has the ability to shape and change a whole society.” Regarding their gift, they note the significance of an endowment that can be created to have special meaning to the donor. “This (Saginaw) is our home, yet at the same time, we wanted to help people back home (in India and Bangladesh). This scholarship does that.”

Dr. Mridha is a practicing neurologist with Michigan Advanced Neurology Center in Saginaw. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan State Medical Society and the Saginaw County Medical Society.

Chinu Mrida is the owner of Subho Management.

Together, they own Saginaw’s historic Montague Inn.

Roberta (Bobbe) Allen Robert A. Allesee Frank N. Andersen Foundation Donor Anonymous Bank of America Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Richard & Ann F. ‘79 Blazejewski Jan Botz ‘74 & Tom Lippert, Jr. Boutell Memorial Fund Dr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Brown Paul Brown Charitable Trusts Administered by CB Wealth Management Citizens Bank - Saginaw Citizens Banking Corporation Mrs. Eleanor Currie The Dow Chemical Company Foundation Dow Corning Corporation The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation William J. & Julia M. Edwards Foundation Ms. Julia Edwards Dr. & Mrs. E. Malcolm Field The Malcolm & Lois Field Foundation Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Eldon L. & Vicky Graham Heinz & Marlis Haller Hausbeck Pickle Company, Inc. Tim & Lori L. ‘87 Hausbeck Independent Bank Thomas P. Kackmeister The Kantzler Foundation Dr. K. P. & Mrs. L. Karunakaran Betty & Bob Keil Burnett S. & Beverly J. Kelly Scott & Lisa Langenburg John S. Ludington Marshall M. Fredericks Foundation Thomas M. & Virginia K. Marx Robert Maurovich & Nancy Warner Mrs. Dorothea O’Laughlin The Bernard Osher Foundation David A. ‘79 & Lori A. Pendleton Donald R. & Donna Roberts Petersen May Mitchell Royal Foundation Saginaw Community Foundation Herbert & Kathryn Curtiss ‘82, ‘00 Spence Spence Brothers St. Mary’s of Michigan Martin H. Stark The F.P. Horak Company, Inc. The Malcolm & Lois Field Foundation Margaret C. Thompson Trust Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Charitable Foundation William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Clay & Mary Jo Warner Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation Estate of Kenneth M. White Wickson Link Memorial Foundation Robert Wintermyer Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative C. Bagley Wright Yeo & Yeo P.C. CPA’s and Business Consultants Lloyd J.* & Judy Yeo

Dean’s Club $1,000 - $4,999 1st State Bank

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A & D Health Care Professionals, Inc. David J. ‘83 & Kathleen M. ‘89 Abbs Amsted Industries Foundation Andrews Hooper & Pavlik P.L.C. Anheuser-Bush Companies, Inc Arbour Inc. Archiforms Inc. Roselyn D. Argyle ‘66 Auto-Owners Insurance Company Shirley & Clyde Babcock Donald J. & Liana Bachand Dr. David E. Barker Joel & Korry Barley Bay Area Marine Dealers Association Mr. & Mrs. Curtis R. Berger Stuart J. & Ruth Ann ‘73 Bergstein Mrs. Irene J. Beshgetoor Bierlein Companies Foundation Ruth Miles & J. Laurence Bleasdale Family Foundation David & Janalou Blecke Joseph & Jane Bommarito Joni Boye-Beaman Gary & Merry Jo Brandimore BRONNER’S CHRISTmas WONDERLAND Ruth P. Caldwell Peter & Barbara Carras Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. Chemical Bank Basil A. & Margaret A. Clark Fred C. Cook Mr. & Mrs. John Coursey Anonymous Tim S. & Susan L. ‘85 & ‘06 Crane Robert J. Crozier Dr. & Mrs. Douglas M. Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. D’Anna Richard J. & Margaret ‘76 Darger Norman & Christine Davis Gerald & Florence Decker John A. & Sally A. Decker Clayton L. & Ann Dickey Dr. Herbert* & Mrs. Junia Doan Ilmars ‘78 & Margaret J. Dobulis Doll-Loesel Foundation Thomas A. & Judith Donahue Lin & Phae Dorman Douglas M. Cummings, M.D., Urology The Dow Chemical Company Duro-Last Inc. James P. ‘76, ‘85 & Cheryl L. Dwyer, Jr. Thomas J. ‘80 & Lynn Early George W. & Judy Eastland, Jr. Catherine D. Engel John W. Erickson, Jr. ‘80 Barbara Ewend Peter & Jill Ewend Fabiano Brothers Linda J. Farynk Sally A. ‘80, ‘87 & James N. Finzel Fordney Club Rick A. Franz ‘78 David & Claudia Fry Raymond Gage Michael & Cassie Gambrell David R. Gamez Garber Management Group Richard J. Garber Gardey Financial Advisors Eric R. & Cynthia F. Gilbertson Alma W. Gilmore-Doud Glastender, Inc. Drs. Ravindra & Rashmi Goyal John & Dolores Guettler Valerie A. Guttowsky ‘89 James W. Hackett Jr.

Eugene J. & Mary Pat Hamilton Michael & Debra Hayes HealthPlus Mary A. Hedberg Heineken USA Barbara G. Heller Bob & Joyce Hetzler James & Rosemary Hill Drew E. & Sara R. ‘96 Hinderer Robert & Elaine Hirschfield Mrs. Dorothy Hornsby Armen ‘05 & Emily ‘06 Hratchian August & Jamie Hurt David R. & Janice James Carolyn A. Keipinger ‘82 David & Patricia Kepler David K. ‘67* & Janet Kessel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Krafft, Jr. John M. ‘73 & Nancy Kunitzer Edward R. & Kathy R. ‘81 Langenburg Michael J. ‘84 & Alissar Langworthy Dr. Guy M. & Trevor Lee, Jr. Sara Margaret Leki Trust James S. Leming Barbara Mahar Lincoln John & Judith Lore Honorable & Mrs. Thomas Ludington James V. ‘78 & Mary Beth Mahoney Janet R. Marsh The Jack & Joanne Martin Charitable Foundation McDonald’s Restaurant #11067 David & Sharon McMath William F. McNally Family Foundation Memorial Presbyterian Church Geoffrey M.J. Merszei James L. & Barbara L. Mitchell Rashid & Khawar Mohsini Dominic & Pamela Monastiere Drs. John & Gretchen Mooningham Terence & Carlene Moore Morley Foundation James G. ‘72, ‘82 & Patricia ‘80 Muladore National City Bank Thomas J. Nellenbach ‘90 Richard M. ‘70 & Julie McCann O’Connor Alan W. & Jean Ott Thomas Paron William Parth Payne, Broder & Fossee, P.C. Massimina Peluso ‘83 Jo Anne & Donald E. Petersen Anthony F. & Jo Ellen Provenzano George & Lynn Puia Pumford Construction Inc. Mildred P. Putnam Carlos & Jean Ramet Walt & Cookie ‘80, ‘00 Rathkamp Lois Ann Reed John M. & Barbara Roberts Edward & Elyse Rogers Kenneth G. ‘90 & Ann M. Roznowski Emil Rummel Agency, Inc. Thomas & Hilda Rush Employees of Saginaw Bay Underwriters Saginaw Valley Adjusters Association Grant A. Schaefer Christopher H. Schilling R.W. & Arleen Schrank Lawrence E. ‘98 & Kathy Sedrowski Mark & Dorothy Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Sidney Mr. Lawrence H. & Mrs. Linda L. Sims Edwin W. & Suzanne Skrelunas Spicer Group Roger & Connie Spooner The Standing Company

ANNUAL GIVING

Valley Club $500 - $999

AAUW - Bay City Branch Mr. & Mrs. Gary H. Adelman Alloy Construction, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Lambert E. Althaver Altrusa International of Saginaw Amigo Mobility International Jane M. Anderson ‘86 ARAMARK David & Nicole Arbury The Hon. Dennis W. Archer Archer’s Vision for a Brighter Future Assured Financial Advisors, L.L.C. Rev. Roosevelt & Nurame Austin Shirley & Clyde Babcock Dr. Stephen P. Barbus & Dr. Susan Betts Barbus Jane Barth Peter Basso Associates, Inc. Bay City Lions Club Russell A. ‘91 & Debra J. ‘89 Beaubien Phyllis L. Beehr ‘73 James & Robin Begick Harold ‘86 & Doris J. Behmlander Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Berry Andrew J. ‘87 & Andrea M. Bethune Bierlein Companies, Inc Patricia F. Bierlein Fred & Janet Birnbaum Dr. & Mrs. Etcyl H. Blair Spencer D. ‘00 & Rebecca ‘03 Bodzick J. J. Boehm ‘06 Paul Bowman ‘71 Brandle Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Karl R. Briggs ‘81 Dennis H. ‘79 & Brenda L. Buckler Robert G. Burditt Timothy R. Burke Caltech Industries, Inc. Frederick ‘71 & Catherine ‘71 Campau Winfred L. & Mary L. Case Robert E. ‘82 & Cynthia A. Chadwick II Margaret E. Clark Thomas W. & Joanne Cline William Collins & Dorene Allen Nancy Colwell & Hamza Ahmad* Christopher L. Conklin Dr. & Mrs. David J. Conrad Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists Richard C. Cross

Tim A. ‘94 & Carmen S. ‘95 DeLisle Kurt & Jeny Deming Dr. Clifford K. & Juanita O. Dorne Larry D. ‘00 & Helen Dotson Michael J. Dunne ‘86 Ronald & Lilia Edmonds Edward Jones Eric Goetz Master Builder, Inc. Michael L. ‘68, ‘77 & Janet K. ‘77 Faerber Jack & Daphne Fairbanks Jim & Anna Fallis Farm Bureau Insurance of Bridgeport D. R. Firebaugh ‘74 Mr. Ray Fleming Ralph J. & Marilyn G. ‘81 Frahm Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant Frank’s Great Outdoors Mr. & Mrs. Carl M. Fredericks Christopher & Denise Fredericks Suki Fredericks William A. Freeman ‘82 Fullerton Tool Company, Inc. David & Mary Ann Gallina Calvin & Marilyn Goeders Eric Goetz Roger & Virginia Gohrband Brad ‘74 & Karen J. ‘79 Gougeon Jean Grey Bruce M. & Judy Groom Hamilton Electric Co. James & Carolyn M. ‘88 Hammis Louis E. & Vera Hanisko Michael & Sheila Hanisko Allen T. Hart 2005 R.C. Hendrick & Son, Inc. Stephen L. & Leanne W. Hocquard Dawn G. ‘80 & Dennis S. Hoeg Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Horak Deborah & Al Huntley Timothy M. ‘89, ‘96 & Amy E. ‘98 Inman Dr. & Mrs. Abul F. Islam & Family John E. Green Company Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Johnson Juliana Quansah-Dankwa, D.D.S., P.C. Mr. & Mrs. William C. Jurgens Charles & Mona Kalil Stephen J. & Ellen Kazar Kathryn L. Kendall Dr. Judith B. Kerman Joseph J. Kiss II David V. Kowalski ‘79 Labadie Auto Company Vincent Lai Gayle J. ‘86 & Alec Laorr Alan Lapczynski LaSalle Bank Lendell Manufacturing, Inc. Terrance ‘81 & Carmen T. ‘91 Lerash Liberty Mutual Paula & Andrew Liveris Mary A. London ‘93 Richard H. ‘89 & Diane* Lyon MacDonald Broadcasting Co. Magline Inc. Mahar Tool Supply Co., Inc. Mail Room Service Center Kevin L. Maize ‘91 Management Investment Consulting $ervices, Inc. Remo R. & Camille Maneri William & Darlene Mantle Calvin McFarland Marc E. ‘83 & Tina M. ‘96 McIntire Strain Mid-Valley Insurance Dr. Merlyn Mondol & Dr. Hero Singh Mrs. Virginia Morrison John W. & Joan Nagy Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation Eric & Wen Jie Nisula

Ernest E. Paulick Dr. Albert C. Plaush Angela & Justin Pohl Anonymous Priority One Home Inspections Dr. Thomas J. & Pamela Renna M. Richard & Patricia Reuter Rifkin Scrap Iron & Metal, Co. Robert Kidd Gallery Inc. Dr. Janet K. Robinson Edward & Elyse Rogers Rowley Brothers, Inc. Rosalind Fredericks Rymal & Steven Rymal SAE International Saginaw Bay Phi Delta Kappa Frank & Cheryl Saunders Markus & Jean Schulz Self Serve Lumber Steven Sepanski Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Sharp Shinners & Cook, P.C. David & Susan Shooltz Debwin W. Simon Mr. Lawrence H. & Mrs. Linda L. Sims Larry Slasinski ‘75 Meagen K. Smekar ‘01 Dr. & Mrs. A. Lee Smith Smith Bovill, P.C. Marc E. ‘83 & Tina M. ‘96 McIntire Strain Janet D. Symons ‘83 Jay A. ‘89 & Connie J. Szabo Tancor Corp Christine & Jeffrey Tibbits Joseph J. & Linda M. Todey Turn One, Inc Universal Roofing, Inc. Mr. Edward A. Valenzuela Value Holidays, Inc. Dean & Suzi Waldie Joanne G. Wallace Weinlander Fitzhugh & Schairer Foundation, Inc. Nan Wells Mike & Doris Wenglikowski Dale & Kathleen Wesp Mrs. Barbara Weyenberg James E. & Patricia Whaley Margaret Winkelman Sharon L. Wolohan Wolverine Bank Robert D. ‘97 & Beth Wood Jerry A. & Marcena C. Woodcock Xerox Corporation York Electric, Inc. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth Carolyn Zielinski Harry & Nelda Zielinski Jeffrey & JoAnn Zilinski Kevin J. ‘78 & Jeanne A. ‘80 Zuchnik

University Club $200 - $499

A.T. Frank Floor Covering Melvyn K. ‘91 & Myrna ‘82 Adelman Advantage Design & Tool, Inc. Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation Jill M. Allardyce ‘06 Stephen Anderson ‘73 Shiv K. Arora Dr. Cyrus P. Aryana Dave Ash Atlas Building Account Mark & Kimberly Bachand Bay City Big Boy Beaverton Dental Center, PC Robert T.* & Valerie A. Becker Gregory P. Behe ‘03

James W. Bernthal Bethel A.M.E. Church Timothy ‘81 & Dorothy ‘72 Bever Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Bevirt Dr. Anirudha Bhandiwad Billy’s Contracting Megan ‘04 & Kevin ‘04 Biskup Keith L. Blazaitis ‘79 Robert R. ‘77 & Susan Bloenk Diane M. Boehm Brian & Lisa Bogus Colleen A. Booms deBeauclair ‘84 Brian & Gayle Borland Gary E. ‘72 & Barbara Bosco Claire Bosscher Daniel G. & Patricia ‘78 Bourdow Timothy & Beth Boutell Matthew S. ‘82 & Rachel K. ‘89 Bowerman Robert & Sarah Braddock Mrs. Sarah Braddock Dennis Brady Ellis N. & Jeanette Brandt Kathryn J. Braun ‘73 & ‘80 Hugo E. “Ted” & Ruth Braun, Jr. Stuart L. & Roberta Bridge ‘77 Bush Dr. Robert G. & Ruth E. Bridge Timothy E. ‘02 & Jo A. ‘85 Brownlie Jack & Leslie Bullo Denis & Madeline Burke Brenda & Rick Burkhardt Peggy Bush Brooks & Sarah ‘00 Byam Jason J. Carik ‘93 Scott L. ‘81 & Nancy Carmona Guillermo C. Castanon ‘89 William M. Castle ‘03 Mary Cavanaugh Central Michigan Staffing, Inc. Rodney M. Charles ‘86 Plammoottil Cherian Civil Engineering Consultants Ann Coburn-Collins Crown Imports Lee W. Cruppenink ‘06 Charles B. & Susan Curtiss Charles & Nancy Cusick Dr. Francis C. Dane Terrence C. ‘75, ‘84 & Patti Thompson-Davey David M. & Linda ‘74 Deguise Luke Deming Dirk S. Denison Dr. Ann K. Dickey Fred & Sally Dickinson Daniel J. Dijak ‘78 DLB Investment Goup Inc. Dobson Healthcare Services, Inc. Keegan B. Draper Eager Farms Leslie Echols Roselynn Ederer Edgewood Living Center Operating Company Edward Jones Jamie J. Ehle ‘03 Lora Ehle Al Eichorn Warren Eilber Steven Erickson Marlene Erla ‘75 Brian R. Erzen ‘00 Thomas L. & Suellen Estes III John L. Etter David Fackler & Karen M. Brown Fackler Charles Fahlgren & Katherine Harley Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Fairbanks Dr. & Mrs. Harry B. Farris Mr. Ken Fiebig & Mrs. Walter (Ida) Fiebig

RECENT ENDOWMENTS Hamza Ahmad Memorial Scholarship Richard and Ann Blazejewski Scholarship Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner Endowed Scholarship John “Jack” Brooks Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Richard L. Campsmith Scholarship Fund Dow Corning Endowed Public Service Scholarship The Malcolm and Lois Field Endowed Chair in Health Sciences Field Neurosciences Institute Scholarship for Neuroscience Nursing Marc A. Gordon Memorial Scholarship in Acting Marilyn Hausbeck Memorial Scholarship James K. And Rosemary Hill Scholarship in Music Art Kackmeister and Gladys (Benjamin) Kackmeister Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jurgens Nursing Scholarship Ludington Fellowship for Public Policy and Service Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Member-Supported Endowment Richard P. Thompson Endowment Ann L. Wintermyer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship Lloyd & Judy Yeo Endowed Business Scholarship For a complete list of endowments, or to inquire about establishing an endowment, contact the SVSU Foundation Office at (989) 964-4052, or e-mail jvogl@svsu.edu.

Arthur M. Fierros Mary J. Filion ‘78 Daniel ‘71 & Linda A. ‘89 Filsinger Mr. & Mrs. James Fink Michael ‘79 & Gina Finney Caroline Fisher Patrick M. Fitzgerald ‘79 Margaret M. Flatt James E. Florczak ‘73 Dennis L. ‘73 & Diane Foley Robert C. Forbes Pamela R. ‘87 & Robert J. Forbus Odette Foster-Yanka Michael Frawley Fredd’s Auto Salvage Dr. Arthur C. & Judith Frock

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Irene M. Kinsey Stare Stevens Worldwide Van Lines James F. & Betsy Stoddard Dr. David H. & Nancy Swenson Norma G. Taylor Ronald E. Taylor Team One Credit Union The Herbert & Junia Doan Foundation The Thomas L. Ludington Foundation Richard P. & Sue A. ‘86 Thompson Drs. Odail & Mamie Thorns Ronald E. ‘01 & Kathleen A.Trepkowski Tri-Star Trust Bank United Steelworkers of America Local 12075 Valley State Employees Credit Union Chris & Donna Van Steenhouse Joseph ‘76, ‘82 & Susan ‘89 Vogl Marwan Wafa Tom & Margaret Watson Weinlander Fitzhugh Walter & Carol Weinlander Thomas & Laura Weyenberg G. James Williams Jerome L. & Dianne Yantz Yeo Family Foundation

ANNUAL GIVING

SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Lori and Bill Jurgens Bill and Lori Jurgens share a dedication to the healthcare field and believe in the importance of higher education. Bill is the owner of Automated Business Systems, a Saginaw company that provides medical billing services for area radiologists. Lori, a nurse, was the director of ambulatory and emergency services for St. Mary’s of Michigan prior to her retirement.

“Lori and I have been in healthcare for more than 50 years. Lori has dedicated more than 30 years to caring for and helping people as a nurse,” Bill said.

“She has helped St. Mary’s Medical Center, both educationally and administratively in its growth, by teaching and training staff during that same time.”

They are devoted to sustaining and improving the quality of healthcare for the people of our regional community and this year established the Jurgens Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship will assist fulltime nursing students who demonstrate academic achievement and potential to contribute to the nursing profession.

“As our population ages, caring, educated nurses are paramount to better health care. With this scholarship, Lori and I are continuing that pursuit of helping, caring and educating those who wish to pursue a nursing career.”

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Holly S. Furlo ‘01 Steven & Lori Gandy Karen Gann Daniel & Joan Garant Eric Gardner Roger & Joanna Garrett Robert & Sharon Gentner Matthew A. George ‘07 Alice M. ‘85 & Rodney Gerard Gold on Hold Jason R. Gordon ‘00 Charles & Janet Goss Lynne R. Graft Earl B. ‘75 & Kristen E. ‘84, ‘93 Gregory Guy & Nancy Greve Theodore J. Groening M. Rob ‘86 & Leslie K. ‘86 Grose Michele D. Gunkelman ‘93 Eung & In Han Louis & Vera Hanisko Charles Fahlgren & Katherine Harley Donald C. & Jane Harris Jeffrey ‘01 & Ellie Harris Bruce A. ‘84 & Hollee A. ‘97 Hart William A. ‘74 & Janette ‘75 Hart Christopher & Jill Harter Dr. Phyllis G. Hastings & Rev. Robert Hastings Larry & Ellen Hatcher Jerome Hausbeck Matthew R. ‘83 & Judy Heinen Gregory J. ‘85 & Janet M. ‘90 Heinlein Marie L. Hendrick Pamela M. Hendrick ‘77 William Hendrick, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry III Herbert & Vanessa Herd Dr. Lynn H. Herkstroeter Mr. & Mrs. John T. Higgins Dr. & Mrs. Roger Hill Sherry L. Hill ‘81 Dr. Dawn M. Hinton Dr. & Mrs. Barron M. Hirsch Amy & Jan Hlavacek Kim R. & Paula Hocquard Jeffrey J. Hogan Holiday Inn Express Nancy J. ‘83 & Thomas Hollerback Paul ‘84 & Connie Holyszko Mark Hooper Melanie ‘98 & Richard Horning Nanette Horzelski Clark ‘71 & Ruth ‘79 Howell Dr. & Mrs. Walter L. Howland Mr. & Mrs. Charles Huang B. J. ‘77 & Laura Lamson Humphreys John & Jeanette Hunt Ieuter Insurance Group Ingenuity IEQ, Inc. Jack’s Tree Service, Inc. Jacoby Consulting, LLC Dr. Martin & Ruth Jaffe Andrew Janke John Janke James J. Jasienski Mr. & Mrs. David A. Jensen JNL Associates L.L.C. John E. Green Company James R. Johnson Bonita K. ‘83, ‘86 & Lee A. Johnston Steven & Jane Jordan Jeffery T. Jozwiak ‘94 Dale M. & Rosemarie ‘88 Jurek K.D.E. Inc. McDonald’s John Kaczynski Jim & Emile Kanitz Michael G. ‘73 & Nancy S. Kasperski John C. ‘04 Kava Mr. & Mrs. James A. Kendall Thomas M. Kennedy ‘75 Neil J. ‘71 & Karen A. Kent * = Deceased

Kim ‘86 & Tim Kern Michele Kerner Lawrence J. & Lisa Kickham Gary P. & Maureen King Michael E. King ‘08 Ned E. Kleinke ‘81 Donald & Gretchen Klobucar Dr. & Mrs. William M. Klykylo Georgia L. Knapp ‘88 Richard & Marilyn Y. ‘81 Knight Charles Koucky Michael & Patricia Kremin Jr. John & Louise Kring Scott Krueger Rhonda Kuehn ‘77 & ‘82 Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren & Elizabeth Kornacki ‘86 Gary Labadie Alec & Gayle Laorr Mr. & Mrs. Robert Larson Tom & Sandra Le Vand Harold & Betty Leaver Robert & Audrey Leder Mr. & Mrs. Jack Leuenberger Averetta E. Lewis ‘79 & ‘85 Gerald Lewis ‘72 Jim & Nancy Lewis Timothy L. Lipan ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. List Roger A. Lonsway ‘81 Chris Looney & Christie ‘83 Lozen-Looney Kathy L. Lopez ‘78, ‘88 & ‘00 Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Luczak Hon. & Mrs. Thomas Ludington Thomas R. & Patricia L. Luplow Helene & William Lusa Stanley Mack III ‘70 Dr. Enayat H. Mahajerin James M. ‘82 & Amie Maher Michael ‘99 & ‘08 & Megan ‘08 Major Gregory ‘04 & Tracy Mallek Janet I. Martineau Mrs. Helen Mastromarco Mark R. Mathewson, Jr. ‘84 Melissa A. McCann Rau ‘91 Dr. Mark W. McCartney David & Sherene ‘76 McCloy Dennis & Iris McKinley Barbara W. McLennan Anne M. ‘95 McMahon Gary A. ‘83 & Elizabeth M. McMall Tim & Kay Meade Robert W. Meadows Michael K. Kelly Builder, LLC Michigan Community Blood Centers Michigan Pipe & Valve Mid Michigan Section SAE Mark & Donna Miller Mobile Medical Response, Inc. Anonymous Harry & Sandi Mohlmann Brian & Geralyn Monflis Dana & Karen Monville Richard D. & Patricia A. ‘86 Mosier Guy T. & Jane Moulthrop William J. ‘83, ‘92 & Geralynn Mulders Dr. Paul Munn David R. ‘74 & Vickie Murray Milton C. ‘71 & Jean B. Murray Danny & Mary Lou Myers Mary M. Neely Tawny & Robert Nelb Theodore J. ‘77 & Nancy L. ‘78 Nitz Occupational Consulting Services Rev. Patrick C. O’Connor Pamela A. O’Farrell ‘79 & ‘87 Aloysius J. Oliver Eleanor Olson Ronald J. ‘71 Olszowy Orion Waterproofing, L.L.C.

P.F. Markey, Inc. R. James Paas ‘76 Dr. Zhidong Pan Parisville Dairy, LLC Dr. Hong Youl Park Douglas & Carol Patridge Kim & Ann Pavlik Kathleen L. Pelkki Charles & Veronica Pelzer Mark & Jacqueline Perry Ellen ‘76 & Glenn S. ‘76 Peterson Daniel L. Pletzke ‘71 Kenneth J. ‘85 & Mary Plude Cheryl D. Pratt ‘83 Dr. Robert L. & Terry Pratt, Jr. Giacamo ‘77 & Lynne E. Provenzano Robert & Susan Pumford John & Debbie Quenneville Marie J. Rabideau ‘92 & ‘97 Donald & Karen Rauschenberger Mrs. Lawrence Reed Ed & Shelly A. Reminder Janet M. Rentsch Cherie A. ‘84 & Walter H. ‘84 Reynolds Mark & Etta Rieffel Robert F. Sonntag, D.D.S. Marie A. Roberts David H. ‘70 & Rae Ann Roche III Mark & Elizabeth A. Roe Roger W. Hill, DDS Arno & Mildred Rogner Alan Rohde Steven & Anne Ronk Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Rose Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Roseberry Mervyn & Avril Roundtree Rosemary Rozewski ‘91 Randall R. and Jean Rupp Mary ‘72 & Robert Ruppel Robert A. Ruppel ‘89 Arlyn & Claire Rus Joseph L. Ruth Dr. Jack M. & Lila Ryder Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Saginaw Rotary Club Dr. Shyamalendu & Priti ‘82 Sarkar Robert D. Sarow Elinor Saunders Harold Saunders Suzanne Savoy Robert J. ‘74 & Ruth M. ‘71 Sawyers David & Kristine Schaeffer Diane G. Scharffe ‘89 Ken & Rosemary Schindler Elaine R. Schnepf Dr. Robert J. & Dr. Franziska I. Schoenfeld Robert Schooks Deanna K. Schultz Kevin J. ‘92 & Rebecca ‘02 Schultz Elaine G. Schwanbeck Charles Schwartz Dale & Lisa Scott Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Seyuin Dr. Samuel H. & Patricia A. ‘71 Shaheen Dr. Jonathan Leonard & Ms. Sally Shepardson Steven W. & Michele Sherlock Sherman & Associates Farmers Insurance Group Sherwood School Parent/Teacher Organization Dr. D. Joseph & Phyllis Shlien Carol Short Michael & Sarah Simon Vincent ‘90 & Kathleen Siwicki Jason M. Slattery ‘99 Ebba & Joseph Slomeana Martha L. Smith Robert F. & Susan A. Sonntag Carrie Sorensen

ANNUAL GIVING

Southwind Restaurants LLC Spectrum Legal & Consulting PC Doug Spence Herbert A. & Mary Spence, Jr. Robert S. & Jane Spence, Jr. James ‘93 & Linda Spradlin John W. ‘87 & SueAnne Spreeman Krista M. Srodes ‘95 Staelgraeve-Turner Electric, Inc. Trisha L. Stantz ‘99 Joseph & Glennda J. Stephens Morrie & Julie Stevens Straits Electric Debra J. Strasz ‘79 Chris M. ‘82 & Susan Streeter Margaret Strickland Richard & Janet Stringer Gerald K. & Kathryn J. Stuart James R. Suchodolski Summer Grove Elementary Brad S. Sundholm ‘05 SVSU Faculty Association SVSU Office of Residential Life Jason ‘97 & ‘04 & Amy ‘03 Swackhamer James R. ‘86 & Ellen M. ‘95 Terry Anonymous Robert J. Thaler The Goad Foundation James E. & Francine Thews Jean Thompson Three French Hens Dave Tokarsky Deborah A. Tomich ‘94 Janet R. & Joseph M. ‘71 Turner Jack & Gretchen Vanhoorelbeke Venus Bronze Works, Inc. James E. Vervoort W.L. Case & Company Dr. Richard L. & Dee Dee Wacksman David & Zella Bueker Wallace Foundation Charitable Trust Walmart Foundation Mike & Cindy Watson Dr. & Mrs. John Way Thomas J. & Barb Weadock Dr. David R. & Carol Ann Weaver David A. Webb ‘80 Judy M. Werner ‘84 Kenneth & Sharon Westlund

Edwin D. & Jill L. ‘79 Wetmore Mr. & Mrs. J. Richard Wharton Marilyn L. Wheaton Ronald R. Williams Leola Wilson Wobig Construction Company Inc. Lillian Woidka John & Marilyn Wolf James L. & Therese Wolohan Dr. Michael J. & Marcia J. Wolohan Richard V. Wolohan Matthew D. Woodbury ‘04 Joyce K. Woods Jerry ‘75 & Mary Lee Wright Marjorie Wymore Klashak Stephen & Beverly Yanca Dr. & Mrs. Gene C. H. Yang Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Ziarno Carol & George Zimmermann David M. ‘73 & Kenna S. Zorn Kevin T. Zott ‘83 Steven A. Zott ‘81 Jeanne A. ‘80 & Kevin J. ‘78 Zuchnik

Century Club $100 - $199

Ms. Joyce Adderley Ronald & Helen Amy Claudia J. Anderson ‘82 Dr. Arthur G. Andrewes Mr. & Mrs. James H. Andrews Dr. Gary R. Apsey J. Matt Baker Tammi L. ‘94 Bakos Cynthia I. ‘92 & Timothy Bala Adam & Sarah K. ‘06 Ball Paul Ballard Kurt W. ‘87 & Heather R. ‘99 Ballien Tamara Barrientos Anne Bates Bay Special Care Hospital William L. ‘77 & Shirley Bedard Mary A. Belanger ‘90 Anna K. Haiderer ‘02 Marcus A. Bennett ‘04 Philip G. Bennett ‘85 Roberta ‘88 & David Beyerlein Don E. Bietler II ‘03

Suzanne M. ‘00 & John R. Billette Marianne Bird Wendy H. ‘89 & Thomas B. Bird Heather A. Bissell ‘97 J. Thomas ‘76 & Kerrie J. Blackney Barbara J. Bladecki ‘79 Richard S. Blakeley ‘97 Dr. & Mrs. Fred A. Blanchard John D. Blanchard Kevin R. Blasch ‘97 Poppy L. & Kevin R. Blasch Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Block Denis W. Boissonneault ‘77 & ‘81 William Bolcom & Joan Morris Frank Bontumasi ‘87 John & Mary Sue Booms Warren D. ‘75 & Anna Booms Christopher Boquette ‘95 Mr. & Mrs. William J. Bourdow Thomas A. Braley ‘82 Robert & Marcia Brandle Gary V. ‘93 & Susan M. ‘93, ‘97 Brasseur Mr. & Mrs. William A. Bridge Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Brieden Michael E. ‘01 & Michelle L. Bromm Wayne N. ‘92 & Lorene Bronner Chris Brough William & Barbara Brown Ann Bueter Vincent & Cathy Buggia Clarence H. Burkes ‘94 Emmie Busch ‘89 & ‘93 Sandra Calamari Campus Village Communities Benjamin W. Capp Isaac Carmona Central Warehouse Co. Mark & Pamela Champion Rebecca L. ‘92 & James S. Champney Peter Chapman ‘06 Dr. & Mrs. David W. T. Chen Andrew & Jennifer Chubb Robert J. Cierzniewski City of Midland Jack P. & Camille A. ‘80 Cleveland Pamela A. Clifford ‘92 Nora S. Closs Julie Coe David Coffey

Fund Committee for many years. Ed recently retired as a vice president from both The Dow Chemical Company and A.G. Edwards/Wachovia Securities in Midland.

“We like the way SVSU is responsive to the economic and social needs of our area and to the changing trends in our nation,” Ed remarked. “For example, we applaud the way SVSU stepped up to the need to educate more nurses and teachers to serve our community.”

Both Ed and Elyse have been recognized for their service with a number of awards. They were honored with MidMichigan Medical Center’s 2008 Distinguished Supporters Award for Ed’s work as member and chairman of the Board of MidMichigan Home Care, and Elyse’s leadership and expansion of its Development Committee.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Collier Christopher & Pamela Confaloni Otis Cook Ruth L. Copp ‘98 Merlin Coty & Carol Hardy Jeannine M. Coughlin ‘92, ‘96, & ‘03 Dave Coy Randy Cruppenink H. Eric & Eileen Curtis Amy S. ‘96 & Greg D. Daenzer Elaine Weisenberger Dammann ‘94 Timothy & Laurie Daum Cheryl A. David Hepsie H. Davis ‘87 Jim DeLong Peter & Kathleen Demetsky Michael G. ‘72 & Catherine M. Denay Sandra L. DesJardins ‘82 John P. Deterding ‘93 Dimensional Stone Consulting, Inc. Dan & Mary Dorion Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Michael W. ‘81 Ducharme Ryan C. Duckworth ‘02 Michelle Y. Dunkerley ‘90 Timothy & Sandra Dust Daniel P. ‘77 & Jean Dwyer Eric L. Eby, DDS ‘94 Noel M. Eichhorn ‘74 & ‘80 Betty Jean Ekelof Mr. & Mrs. Tom Emmenecker Maureen C. Engel ‘98 Enterprise Tool & Gear Inc. Harold E. & Patricia Evans Matthew Ewend Joseph Fabiano Family Chiropractic Clinic of Saginaw, PLC Heather J. Matula Farr ‘00 & ‘02 Donald & Frances Ferriss David N. & Sally R. ‘78 Fickes Brian ‘88 & Theresa Fisher Marcy & Robert Fisher Ernest & Marjorie Flegenheimer Mark & Anne Flegenheimer John A. ‘90 & Sylvia Flores Virginia M. Foley ‘82 Frederick W. Foltz Mr. & Mrs. Gilson D. Foster

Four Oaks Farm Jeffrey L. Fox Frederic Fraizer Jeremy & Janet Frank Arletta R. French ‘85 G.E. Williams, D.D.S. Daniel K. Gaffke Mr. & Mrs. Dominick V. Gagliardi Eric Gandy Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Gann John Gaulin Seymour & Linda Geiersbach Sean M. Geistler ‘03 Mark H. Gettel Eleanor Gibson & Sarah Warren Dr. & Mrs. Emerson D. Gilbert Betu Gill Don & Valerie Gill, Jr. Andrew Gilles Christopher & Sally Giroux Richard & Mary Goedert Goh Ah Lak & Taman Bunga Raya John & Sharon Goik Manuel C. Gonzalez II ‘00 John B. Goodsell ‘79 Dr. Michael J. Marcincuk ‘87 & Susan C. Gotfried ‘83 & ‘87 Employee owners of Gougeon Brothers, Inc. Paul & Paula Grzenia Marie T. Guimond & David J. Tuskey Mark T. Guimond ‘81 Gordon & Mary Guyer David M. & Jacqueline V. Hall Valerie A. Haller ‘95 Norman L. Halstead ‘91 Ernest & Sue Hamady Mr. & Mrs. John D. Hamilton Doris H. Hanes Kevin ‘95 & Patricia Hankerson Adam Hansen Michael & Joan Hansen Merlin Coty & Carol Hardy Alan & Terri L. ‘97 & ‘01 Haswell William & Cheryl Heath David Heintskill Carol ‘80 & Edward S. Heinz Nancy J. Henderson ‘86 Lois M. Herbage

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Elyse and Ed Rogers

Ed and Elyse Rogers want their support for SVSU to enrich the lives of students. As loyal donors to the Annual Fund, their gifts help the University in the areas where funds are most needed to achieve that goal. “SVSU is our local university that provides important academic experiences for our area youth,” Elyse said. “We are well aware that a large percentage of SVSU graduates remain in this area after graduation, and they provide the important educated workforce we need to keep our region fiscally secure and able to sustain good economic growth.”

Elyse is a member of the SVSU Board of Fellows and many community boards.

She is president and CEO of her own writing/public relations/consulting firm, MAC International, and is a published author. Ed has served on SVSU’s Annual

Kristina M. Hester ‘85 Milton E. Higgs Gerald E. Hoefling, Jr. ‘04 Harold & Renee Holcomb Michael J. ‘92 & Jennifer L. Holliday HOOPLA! FASHIONS LLC Dean & Laurie Horn Matt Horn Gary E. ‘87 & Joyce J. Hornbacher Orson & Judith Hornsby Randal S. ‘82 & Judy M. ‘80 Hostetler Mike Howerton Matthew F. ‘92, ‘99 & Victoria A. ‘91 Hufnagel Danny A. Hughes Kevin & Diana Humphries Sheila Mutton Hutchings ‘86 Jeffrey P. ‘07 & Melissa J. Idalski Raymond & Barbara Ilkka Teruo T. ‘85 & Simi Ishihara Dr. M. Yousef Jabbari Elizabeth June Johnson Gary J. & Lynn A. Johnson Vernon & Donna Johnson Raymond & Henrietta Jones Dr. & Mrs. Robert N. Jones Adam J. Julien Dr. & Mrs. Jose Mari G. Jurado Steve & Mary ‘74 Kelly Beverly Kay (Blue) ‘81 & John J. Kemere, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. John J. Kemerer Bea Kennedy Michael & Angela Kenyon Kevin R. Klemet Insurance Agency Inc. Roderick ‘89 & Ruth M. ‘91 Kitzmiler James E. Klemish Dawn A. Klida ‘90 Brian D. ‘81 & Barbara Koblinski James S. Komperda ‘84 Mary B. ‘87 & Herbert Kops John & Barbara ‘00 Kosanovich Kevin ‘95 & Danielle ‘02 Krupp Dennis ‘90 & Susan Kula Dale M. Kurtz ‘84 Merit & Daniel Lajoie R. Bradley Lambert ‘75 Robert & Sheryl Lane Dean & Faith Lange Joseph & Guyan Lange Tony Lange Robert ‘75 & Debra LaRocque William C. & Linda P. Lauderbach Stephen Lawrence Beth A. LeBlanc Lee Enterprises, Inc. Kenneth D. Lee ‘04 Jack F. Lehman Warren ‘82 & Susan Leonard Rev. Dr. Joel A. Lewis Dr. Miles Patrick Light Phillip & Nancy List Ralph A. List Dr. Bing Liu Mr. & Mrs. Erik Loberg Cheryl A. ‘85 & Arthur Loeffler

Loftus and Associates Casey J. Lombard ‘05 Judith & John Lore Wanda & Sam Lovelace Carol M. MacDonald ‘96 Marilyn Mace Timothy M. MacKay Robert Madole Armando & Dircineia Marchi David T. & Jean M. Marx Patrick ‘74 & Joan M. McCoy James E. & Jean McCue Joseph & Phyllis McDonald Max McGee Mr. & Mrs. Patrick L. McGee Joan McGlaughlin Margaret M. McGuire ‘98 Jeffrey L. Roberts ‘77 & Mari McKenzie James J. McParlan ‘81 Adolph & Roslyn McQueen Darren J. McVeigh ‘00, ‘02 Catherine McWatt Dr. Albert R. Menard III Anne D. & Albert R. Menard Guy D. Merriam ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. David M. Meunier Arthur J. ‘75 & Sandra J. Meyer, Jr. Michael T. Stelter & Associates Cheryl L. ‘89 & Michael ‘96 Michalski Dave & Ruth Ann Mikolajczak J. Milito & Associates, Inc. Laura E. Miller ‘03 Sharon Miller & Craig Delaney Marsha Millikin Clinton L. Mills James J. Moir Kevin E. Moore ‘01 Victor J. ‘89 & Sandra Morgan Mark B. Morley Sue Morley Anonymous Richard A. ‘84 & Margaret Morrow Vincent Mosca Mr. & Mrs. William A. Mossner Mr. & Mrs. Moten Jennifer L. Murlick ‘96 Jeanne (Ederer) Murphy ‘82 Jay Myers David E. ‘83 & Barb Nelson Thomas H. Nichols David J. & Joan Niewiadomski Alice Nigoghosian Gloria Nixon-John Duane C. Nuechterlein Harold & Elizabeth Nutt Pamela K. Oberski ‘95 O’Connor Business Consulting, LLC Joshua J. ‘01 & Christy Ode Lori L. Orr, RN ‘99 Osentoski Farm Equipment, Inc. Tim Osentoski Lawrence H. Ost Charles W. ‘69 & Carolyn B. Oyerly Paul Ozdzinski ‘02 Jennifer K. Pahl ‘00 & ‘02 Debora ‘84 & Michael Parmer

Steve Pawlak Marilyn T. Pearson ‘78 Clark & Jeanne Peeples Anonymous Thomas E. Pettit Debra Pettulo The Pewabic Society, Inc. Planet Finacial Services, LLC John & Catherine Prechowski Linda K. Preston Dr. & Mrs. William R. Priest Proper Plumbing Inc. Chris & Laurie Radcliffe Sebastian* & Ida Ramet Dorothy J. Rathje ‘84 Dr. C. Surender & Suvarna Reddy J. J. & Constance ‘76 Rehmann The Rehmann Group Patricia Rennert Mrs. Carol M. Richardson Thomas A. Rinness ‘88 Andrew S. Rishmawi ‘00 Dale A. Rivett ‘82 Mr. Joseph A. Rizzo James W. Robbins ‘81 Jeffrey J. Roberts ‘06 Jeffrey L. Roberts ‘77 & Mari McKenzie Mary H. Roberts Richard B. Roberts, Jr. ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Robertson Gary G. ‘77 & Mary E. Robinson Robovitsky Inc. Robert & Jane Rogers E. Lawrence & Verna Rosenberg Dr. Frederick C. & Beth Rosin Voisne Ross Michael ‘04 & Paula Rowley Dr. Janet E. Rubin Saginaw Bay District Board of Missions and Church Saginaw Labor Management Cooperation Committee Local 557 Salenbien Welding Service, Inc. Patrick C. ‘80 & Nancy A. ‘84 Samolewski Robin C. (Samyn) Paniccia Gerald A. ‘74 & Joyce M. ‘74 Sandoval Dr. & Mrs. Galileo A. Sarmiento Russell B. Scaffede ‘71 Nicholus C. Schikorra Thomas B. ‘76, ‘89 & Cynthia D. ‘89 Schrems F. Peter Secor ‘75 Karen Seelhoff Russell E. Sexsmith Robert & Sally Sherman Stephanie D. Simmerman Brad ‘97 & Danielle ‘93 Smith Marianne Smith Dr. & Mrs. Timothy A. Smith Craig A. ‘86, ‘00 & Jill K. Snook Ben & Margot Snyder III Stanley & Kevin Sobol Timothy P. Sorokin ‘84 Thomas E. & Lydia St. Aubin Donald Stadnika

Star of the West Milling Co. Michael & Kimberly Stelter Joe & Glennda J. ‘87 Stephens Victoria M. Stewart ‘97 Mr. & Mrs. Darren Stokes Francesca Stratton Richard Stroebel Mary M. Stuner ‘93 Bartholomew Stupak ‘76 Clifford C. ‘87 & Karen A. Suing Rodney & Barbara Sundstrom SVSU Board of Fellows SVSU International Programs Synergy Medical Education Alliance Connie L. Sysak ‘90 Tom & Melissa Szczepanski Zach Szczepanski Nicholas J. Taylor ‘03 & ‘07 William & Sally Ten Eyck Lowell & Judith Thomas Diane Dufresne Thompson ‘87 Leslie D. & Marion Tincknell Mr. & Mrs. Clyde K. Tobin Jean S. Treadway Tri-Star Trust Bank Trowbridge Financial Services Inc. Gregory J. & Shelley Turner Robert & Jennie Tuttle Shelly ‘88 & Mark ‘84 Umphrey Steven ‘81 & Sandra S. ‘81 Umphrey Utica Drywall Products John R. Van Laan John & Constance Van Poppelen Ernest Varner Wayne & Pearl Vasher Louis Vasilevski Otto & Dolores Von Rosen Nicholas J. Wagner ‘04 & ‘07 Ryan W. Waier ‘05 Nathan M. ‘02 & Dana Wakefield Edward W. Walker William T. Walraven ‘92 Diane L. ‘95 & Craig Walsh Tamara J. Waugh ‘00 Roger & Lynne Webb Laverne N. Weber ‘79 Victor J. Weinstein Chad M. Weiss ‘07 Morton E. & Judith Weldy Maurice & Donna Wendling Scott M. Wendling ‘95 Pamela M. Wenzel ‘74 Ruth A. West ‘98 Sue E. West ‘87 Karl J. Weyand, Jr. Janet ‘67 & Frank Whitley Vickie L. Wickman ‘83 Phillip J. ‘99 & Kristen K. ‘00 & ‘02 Willert Jacqueline Willertz Dianne L. Willett-Dalton ‘92 & Curtis J. Dalton Dr. & Mrs. George E. Williams Patrick M. ‘71 & Susan M. ‘71 Williams Michael J. ‘97 & Bridget Windy Gary A. Wirsing ‘86

Richard Wolschlager ‘93 David J. Wongso ‘97 Susi Wongso ‘83 & ‘85 Gary A. Wood ‘07 Marion Wyatt Mrs. Dorothy Yates Stuart H. Yntema Gary & Kathryn Yonka Lowell & Julia Youngquist Scott Youngstedt Winfred C. Zacharias Ruth Ann Zahnow McAllister Craig Zanot R. Roger Zauel Drew R. ‘85 & Tracy L. Zehnder Robert & Andrea Zile Michael & Lori Zimmerman Anonymous Jeffrey W. Zulauf ‘05

Andrew R. Shooltz Richard P. Thompson Harry Zielinski

Robert Chernich Jack Eugene Clement Rex E. Corless Margaret Cronkhite Sally M. Edgerton Larry E. Engel Robert E. Felmlee Max C. Fisher Myrna A. Gill Erica C. Goeckel Marc A. Gordon John Robert Greary William A. Groening

Kathleen Patricia Hendrick Thomas H. Hicks Frederick & Natalia Horak Jay Hornsby John W. Kendall Richard Knight Mrs. Marzjarani Roy J. McColgan Jr. John McCulloch Nancy Meadows Laura Menard Judith Prevost Mildred L. Pumford

Sebastian Ramet Elizabeth Robsky William C. Ruffin Audrey M. Sager Dr. Alphanso Villegas W. Leslie Whittaker John R. Willertz Jeanette Witkowski Lloyd J. Yeo

Gift-in-Kind

David J. Abbs Alro Steel Corporation George F. Ascherl Karl Briggs Roberto J. Chapa Dial Tent and Awning Michael J. Evola JIMKID MOTORSPORTS Liberty Mutual McDonald Pontiac Cadillac GMC David L. Rayfield Thomson Automotive Inc. Total Seal Inc. Daniel Tyger Stephen A. Varga Linda A. Will

Matching Gift Companies Accenture Foundation, Inc. Aetna Foundation, Inc. ARAMARK AT&T Foundation AXA Foundation BP Matching Fund Programs Consumers Energy Foundation The Dow Chemical Company Dow Corning Corporation Eaton Corporation General Motors Foundation Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Hospira Foundation Johnson & Johnson Kellogg Company Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Pearson Education PepsiCo Foundation Reckitt Benckiser Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation Sysco Corporation The McGraw-Hill Companies UBS Foundation USA Matching Gift Program

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Tribute Giving In Honor of

Judith L. Apgar Janalou Blecke Joseph Bommarito Karen M. Brown – Fackler Doug Collins Rebecca Griffin Gladys Hernandez William C. Jurgens Thomas and Ginger Marx Kari Michalski James Royle Dr. Shyamalendu Sarkar

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In Memory of Abou Traore Mary Adelman Reuben D. Adelman Hamza Y. Ahmad Robert T. Becker Bertha Berger Shelly A. Berger Thomas H. Busch

ALUMNI PROFILE

John O. Hamilton, 1987, B.A. John O. Hamilton literally grew up with Saginaw Valley State University. Long before he was a Cardinal majoring in history, John walked the campus alongside his father, Eugene Hamilton, a university icon now in his 40th year with SVSU. Fast forward to August 27, 2008, and to Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein’s announcement of the appointment of Hamilton to the position of Director of Congressional Affairs for the National Archives. In making his announcement, Weinstein said, “I welcome John Hamilton, who has nearly 20 years of Capitol Hill legislative policy and advocacy experience and has been a national leader in the higher education community.”

Prior to his new position, Hamilton led federal relations efforts in Washington, D.C., for the University of California representing 10 campuses, five medical centers and three Department of Energy national laboratories. He also served as the assistant director for federal relations at the National Association of State Universities and LandGrant Colleges. Hamilton began his career in congressional relations as a legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Robert Traxler. Along with his B.A. from SVSU, he holds a Master’s of Business Administration degree from the international graduate school at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea.

Up close with John

Were you a commuter student?

Where is your hometown?

Yes, I was a commuter student. I grew up in Thomas Township (Saginaw County) and lived with my parents while I attended SVSU. It was only an 11-mile drive to school, but my rusty old truck made every trip an adventure.

Any memorable SVSU faculty, staff or moments?

I have a lot of fond memories from SVSU that go back as far as I can remember because I literally grew up with the place. My father, Gene Hamilton, came to SVSU in 1969. As a student, I was inspired by some world-class professors of history and political science such as Bob Braddock, Eric Petersen, Tom Renna, the late John Willertz, and the late William Hoffmann who, if he were alive today, would be a YouTube sensation with his impassioned lectures on Andrew Jackson.

What is the last book you read?

Alexander Hamilton, a biography by Ron Chernow (by the way, no relation).

What advice do you have for new SVSU graduates?

Know your strengths, pursue your interests and don’t give up easily. If that one great job is not there right away, think about applying for internships at places that interest you. The pay may not be much, but the experience and networking could prove to be very valuable.

Who or what inspires you?

My mother, who worked for 30 years as a nurse, and my father, who is now approaching 40 years at SVSU, have always inspired me with their humanity in both their work and personal lives. If wealth can be measured in the number of lives touched, they are two of the richest people I know.

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When you were an SVSU student, did you ever imagine your history degree would lead you to the National Archives?

At that time, what were your career expectations?

When I was a student at SVSU, I was on track to become a K-12 teacher. It was an internship with former Congressman Bob Traxler that brought me to D.C., and nearly 20 years later, I am still here. I guess you could say I caught a serious case of “Potomac Fever.”

Six honored with

alumni awards The SVSU Alumni Association annually presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to a graduate in recognition of illustrious service and accomplishment in any field of human endeavor that enhances the prestige of SVSU. The award is the highest alumni honor SVSU bestows. Since 2003, the Association has also recognized outstanding alumni from each of SVSU’s five colleges for remarkable professional success and the positive reflection made upon the reputation of all graduates of the respective college and the university.

Distinguished Alumna The 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Vicki LeBlanc-Rupp, 1983, B.S., global director of regulatory affairs and remediation in environment, health and safety for The Dow Chemical Company.

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2008 Outstanding Alumni Award Winners

Walter Reynolds, 1984, B.A., assistant special agent in charge for the FBI’s Detroit division

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Michael Finney, 1979, B.B.A., president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK

(Business & Management)

Mary Anne Ackerman, 1990, M.Ed., superintendent of the Frankenmuth School District

(Education)

Terrance “Terry” Lerash, 1981, B.S.N., president and CEO of Synergy Medical Education Alliance

(Health & Human Services)

Gerardo “Jerry” Gonzalez, 1975, B.S., retired from Delphi Corporation

(Science, Engineering & Technology)

ALUMNI NEWS NEWS ALUMNI

SVSU and the Alumni Association hosted a Dec. 21 welcome home reception for 2006 alumnus Captain Jason R. Eichler and his troops of the Infantry Fox Troop 237 Company, Brigade Support Battalion of the Army National Guard. Eichler was the first SVSU student to complete his coursework and graduate while actively serving in the military in Iraq. Alumni Association corporate partner Liberty Mutual provided refreshments for the friends and family gathered at SVSU to celebrate the safe return of the soldiers.

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Welcome Home, Cardinal!

1983 Alumni GLIAC Football Champions Members of the 1983 Cardinal football team and their coach returned to campus on October 25 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their GLIAC championship season. (left to right: Troy Shannon, Anthony McDonald, Mike Tarter, Brett Foerster, Randy Davis, Ed Guido, Rusty Mandle, Robert Ruppell, and Coach George Ihler)

CLASS NOTES NEWS FROM ALUMNI

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E-mail your alumni news to pacliffo@svsu.edu Mail to SVSU, Alumni Relations, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710 Submit Online at www.svsu.edu/alumni

GUIDE TO DEGREES

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Bachelor of Professional Accountancy (B.P.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Master of Arts (M.A.) Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Education (M.Ed.) Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

Andrea (Orr) Janoyan, 2005, B.S.N., and her husband, Dr. Jano Janoyan, announce the birth of their son, Jack Andrew.

The Janoyans’ reside in Knoxville, Tenn.

Patricia Shaheen, 1971, B.A., was honored at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Awards for Arts & Culture, November 13, 2008, with the Civic Leader Award, recognizing her history of strong and sustained leadership in developing, supporting and promoting Michigan arts and culture.

Norwaine Reed, 1972, B.A., was inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2008. He was a former All-American basketball player at SVSU followed by a successful high school basketball coaching career.

Janet M. Botz, 1974, B.A., has retired as chief communications officer at Dow Corning Corp., after nearly 29 years with the company in various sales, marketing, finance and communication roles. She has taken a new role as vice president for public affairs and communications at the University of Notre Dame.

Nicole (Poppe) Johnson, 2005, B.S., and her husband, Clayton Johnson, 2004, B.S., welcomed their first child, Colton Joel. Nicole is pursuing a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. Clayton completed his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Connecticut School of Law, passed the Michigan Bar exam and is an associate attorney for Braun, Kendrick, Finkbeiner, P.L.C., Saginaw, Mich.

Matthew T. Davey, 2006, B.B.A., and his wife Krista announce the birth of their son, Landon Matthew.

Matthew is a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch in Wilmington, N.C.

Richard J. Kowalski, 1979, B.A., president of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, has been named one of the 50 most influential industry leaders by EHS Today magazine. He is a registered nurse, retired from General Motors Delphi Automotive, and currently a consultant at Northern Michigan Occupational Health Consultants.

1980s Michael Holihan, 1981, B.S., has been promoted to vice president of test systems at B&K Corporation, Bridgeport, Mich.

Lynn (Murphy) Squanda, 1981, B.A., recently married Larry Murphy and is now working in the Emergency Room at Straits Hospital in St. Ignace, Mich.

Steven Zott, 1981, B.A., former SVSU football player (1976-79), is the superintendent of Almont Schools, Mich.

David Caceres, 1982, B.A., has joined Peckham Inc., of Lansing as an in-house technology trainer.

Tamara (Konecny) Sandoval, 1989, B.B.A., of Texas, is a project manager at American Airlines.

1990s Geoffrey Baltzer, 1990, B.B.A., former SVSU men’s baseball player (1985-90) is a software developer in Texas.

Dav id C ac er es

Carol (Sauve) Jones, 1990, B.S.N.; 1995, M.S.N.; 2003, M.S.N., has joined Ingham Regional Medical Center in a newly-established role of vice president of patient care services. She will oversee all departments that directly interact with patients.

Susan Guevara, 1982, B.A., was named head women’s basketball coach at Central Michigan University.

Cynthia (Elston) Engelhard, 1983, B.A., 1990, M.A.T., was honored for 25 years of teaching in Lutheran education.

John Rzyhak, 1983, B.S.N., manager of Anesthesia Services at Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw, has been elected president of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Nancy (Moorman) Weber, 1986, M.A.T., is a national speaker and consultant providing motivational keynote speeches, seminars, training, personal and group tutoring throughout the United States. She can be contacted at NancySpeak@aol.com.

Scott Beard, 1988, B.A., former SVSU baseball player (198588), is a Michigan State Police sergeant.

Thomas Rinness, 1988, M.B.A., has been named senior vice president and chief credit officer for Signature Bank.

Philip A. Tanner, 1988, B.S., a registered professional engineer, has joined the staff of William A. Kibbee & Associates Inc., as a senior project engineer.

C arol J on es David J. Haag, 1991, M.B.A., has become a partner of Saginaw Bay Underwriters, Saginaw, Mich.

He is a vice president in the employee benefits area.

Donald J. McAnelly, 1991, B.B.A., has been named managing principal at Rehmann, Saginaw, Mich.

Laura (Zetye) Yockey, 1991, M.B.A., has been hired as first vice president and commercial lender at Chemical Bank, Midland, Mich.

Michele (Holmes) Shelton, 1992, B.A., a Kalamazoo artist, had her work featured in “Tug,” a movie filmed in Holland, Mich., to be released in 2009. She also works as a community relations coordinator at First Community Federal Credit Union in Parchment, Mich.

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baby Cardinals

1970s

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weddings & engagements

Lynn (Pavlicek) Allington, 1993, B.B.A., of Frankenmuth Insurance, received her associate in insurance services designation from the Insurance Institute of America.

Eamad J. Mazouri, 1993, M.A., is a Kurdistan Regional Government Representative, United Arab Emirates.

Solomon Patray Jr., 1994, B.S., accepted the position of chemical/manufacturing process engineer with Durcon Inc., in Canton, Mich.

Scot E. Severn, 1994, B.B.A., of Caro, Mich., was a member of the 2008 U.S. paralympic team and competed in track and field events in Beijing.

He is sports director for the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America and serves on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Accessibility Advisory Council.

Emily (Sopczynski) Bosworth, 2002, B.S.W., and Jay Bosworth, 2000, B.S., were married October 18, 2008, in the chapel at Apple Mountain in Freeland, Mich. Emily is a school social worker at Pinconning Area Schools and Jay is a technology director for Pinconning Area Schools.

Tammy (Kremer) Jousset, 1997, B.S., of Indiana, married former SVSU foreign exchange student Stephane Jousset and the couple has a 2-year-old child. She has been working for more than 10 years in the medical device industry and is currently in quality assurance.

He owns two businesses and coaches the junior varsity girls’ basketball team at Bay City Central High School.

Dallas Lintner, 2000, B.A., has been hired as Linden High School assistant principal and athletic director. He competed in football and track at SVSU. Jennifer (Bartels) Pahl, 2000, B.B.A.; 2004, M.B.A., is a 2009 Ruby Award recipient (TriCity Magazine). The award recognizes the best and brightest professionals under the age of 40 who succeed in their professions and make an impact throughout the region.

Pahl is director of Admissions at SVSU. Melissa Colon, 2001, B.A., is a dance and physical education teacher at Babb Middle School in Clayton County, Ga., and was recently named the county’s Teacher of the Year.

Beverly Feldkamp, 2001, M.A.T., who teaches Latin, Western and non-Western civilization and global issues, recently won the National Council of Geographic Education’s annual High School Distinguished Teacher Award.

Carrie Schark, 2001, B.A., B.A. has joined Healthway Compounding Pharmacy, as a fulltime pharmacist and pharmacy manager.

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Erika L. Curtis, 2002, B.B.A., is engaged to be married October 10, 2009, to Chad Trapp. She is employed at Thomas Electric.

Chelsea M. Rider, 2005, B.A., is engaged to be married April 2009 to James Walding. Chelsea is attending the U.S. Army boot camp and military police training at Fort Leonard in Wood, Mo. Eric Whelton, 2007, B.B.A., announces his engagement to Taylor Anderson. Eric is employed at Duro-Last Roofing.

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Tam my and Stepan e Jou sset Tara (Grossman) Girard, 1999, B.B.A., has been promoted to the position of senior audit manager at Rehmann, Saginaw, Mich.

2000s Devon Gilliam, 2000, B.A., was the 2009 keynote speaker at an annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Bay City, Mich.

Sara J. Dore, 2002, B.B.A., B.B.A. joined Rehmann as a staff auditor.

Devon Gilliam Mario J. Hernandez, 2003, B.S.M.E., is a recipient of the 2008 Delta College Hispanic Alumni of the Year Award.

He is a pipe fitter at Delphi Corporation.

Dustin Kuhl, 2004, B.S., of Frankenmuth Insurance, has received insurance designations from the Insurance Institute of America.

Erin Szaroleta, 2004, B.A., former SVSU women’s soccer player (2000-03) is a fitness professional and personal trainer in Ferndale, Mich.

Ericka (Smith) Taylor, 2004, M.Ed., is a 2009 Ruby Award recipient. The award recognizes the best and brightest professionals under the age of 40 who succeed in their professions and make an impact throughout the region. Taylor is principal of Jessie Rouse Elementary School in Saginaw.

Christopher Renna, 2002, B.A., B.A. is a public defender in Ann Arbor for Washtenaw County, Mich.

Jennifer Carroll, 2005, M.A., is a 2009 Ruby Award recipient.

Carroll is Executive Director / CEO of the United Way of Bay County.

Michael Tetreault, 2002, B.A., former SVSU soccer player (1996-99) is a teacher and soccer coach in Durham, N.C.

Kawand Hall, 2005, B.A., former SVSU football player, is a case manager and counselor in Atlanta, Ga.

Daniel Gilbertson, 2003, Ed.S., was named principal at Dow High School, Midland, Mich.

Jeffrey Jaster, 2005, M.Ed., was named assistant principal at Northeast Middle School, Midland, Mich.

CLASS NOTES Corey Mulloy, 2005, B.B.A., is director of internal audit at Communication Family Credit Union, Saginaw, Mich.

Jacob Sopczynski, 2005, B.P.A., is an accountant at Yeo & Yeo, P.C., CPAs, Saginaw, Mich.

Tara Barancik, 2006, B.A.; 2006, B.B.A., was hired by Gardey Financial Advisors as a financial administrator to coordinate the management of client finances.

Lisa Pfenninger, 2006, B.A., former SVSU volleyball player, is the girls’ head volleyball coach at Bangor John Glenn High School.

Grant E. Pierce, 2006, B.S.E.E.; 2007, B.P.A., has joined the staff of William A.

Kibbee & Associates Inc., as an electrical design engineer.

Sara Snodgrass, 2006, B.S.W., has joined Child and Family Services of Saginaw County as a clinical social worker.

Tammie M. (Burney) Weidner, 2006, B.P.A., has joined Yeo & Yeo, P.C., CPAs, as a staff accountant in the business and management consulting group in the Midland, Mich., office.

Amber Daniels, 2007, B.A., has been hired as an early intervention project specialist for BASIS-Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Inc. She will conduct HIV prevention education presentations and HIV testing at substance abuse treatment centers.

Janelle Daniels, 2007, B.A., was selected for a makeover on “The Tyra Show,” featuring former supermodel Tyra Banks.

Terry Kwang-Hyun Eum, 2007, B.A., has moved to Richmond, Va.

accountant at Andrews Hooper & Pavlik, Saginaw, Mich.

Andrew Cairns, 2008, B.S.E.E., is a junior engineer with Elecsar Engineering in Sarnia, Ontario.

Justin Findlay, 2007, B.P.A., has joined Yeo & Yeo, P.C., CPAs, as a staff accountant in the audit department.

Heidi Lewis, 2008, B.A., was hired by the Bay City Public Schools as a teacher in an emotionally impaired classroom at Bay City Central High School.

Matthew Hajos, 2007, B.B.A., Navy Seaman, completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Sheril Tarrant, 2008, B.A., is the program director for the new Vision TriCounty effort launched by chambers of commerce in three counties.

Maria D. (Coss) Jezierski, 2007, B.P.A., is a recipient of the 2008 Delta College Hispanic Alumni of the Year Award. She is a staff

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UPDATE: Legacy of Leadership

Armen Hratchian, 2005, B.A., Emily Hammerbacher, 2006, B.A., and Christopher Hennessy, 2004, B.A., attended the Michigan Inaugural Dinner Dance, Jan. 20 at the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C.

Carol Gorney Donovan, 1968, B.A., and John Sprague, 1969, B.A., both former SVSU Student Association presidents, supplied the Alumni Association with additional historical data pertaining to the fall 2008 Reflections cover story, “Legacy of Leadership.” The Alumni Association, in conjunction with campus archival records, collects historical data related to student organizations and activities. With the campus fire in 1985, many records were lost, causing on occasions, as with the 2008 fall cover story, the need to reconstruct names and dates from the memories of staff and faculty. Carol and John’s keen readership eyes allowed the Alumni Association to recapture valuable historical data that applied to their student leadership roles at SVSU. Our history trail is more complete, and we express our appreciation to Carol and John for reaching out to their alma mater.

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Arthur Birdsall, 1969, B.S., October 9, 2008 Barbara J. (McIntosh) Argumedo, 1972, B.A., October 16, 2008 David Turrill, 1972, B.A., 1976, M.A.T., October 30, 2008 Stuart W. Hyvonen, 1974, B.A., October 10, 2008 David Sabedra, 1974, B.S., 1978, M.A.T., August 29, 2008 Mary L. Alexander, 1976, M.A.T., December 18, 2008 Lillian S. Lagerkvist, 1977, M.A.T., October 13, 2008 Howard D. Warner, 1977, B.A., January 9, 2009 Dorothy W. Fordyce, 1978, M.A.T., August 11, 2008 Peter W. Schilling, 1978, B.A., August 11, 2008 Kenneth Chatman, 1979, B.A., August 15, 2008 Joseph W. Freeman, 1979, B.B.A., October 2, 2008 Gretchen L. (Carroll) Doctor, 1980, B.A., November 20, 2008 William E. Gust, 1981, B.B.A., August 19, 2008 Veronica Galeaz, 1984, M.A.T., August 8, 2008 James C. Kraemer, 1985, B.B.A., August 28, 2008 Anne M. (Bush) Lamrouex, 1986, B.A., October 21, 2008 Mark P. Benkert, 1986, B.B.A., October 3, 2008 Lori J. Perreault, 1988, B.B.A., November 9, 2008 Carol (Wagenseller) Winterstein, 1989, B.B.A., December 6, 2008 Lawrence J. Noe, 1990, M.Ed., November 3, 2008 Arthur R. Manwell, 1992, M.Ed., September 6, 2008 Mary K. (Peterson) Anderson, 1993, M.A.T., January 13, 2009 John C. Capua, 1993, B.S.E.E., December 2008 Bradley M. Halleck, 1994, B.S.E.E., August 17, 2008 Karen G. (Levy) Marcum, 2000, B.A., August 16, 2008 James M. Orbit, 2001, M.Ed., December 17, 2008 Jonathon B. Walter, 2006, B.A., September 7, 2008

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Timeless stories of the wonderful and sometimes surprising effects that a university can have on a person are evident in the Reflections cover story as alumni recall personal and powerful accounts of faculty or staff who have impacted their lives. It is my hope that one day, I too can be added to the long and impressive list of highly successful and satisfied alumni. For now, I am still being shaped, still changing, but my transformation has begun.

When asked to write this “op-ed,” I took up my pen eagerly, listing how SVSU has already changed me.

Two pages later I emerged from my brainstorm, horror stuck that I was only given 350 words to describe such a magnitude of positive transformations.

For it is here that my passion for science has been reignited and, with the guidance of Andrew Chubb, associate professor of chemistry and pre-med advisor, I chose my pre-med major. Now, he is both my professor and advisor, continuously aiding with great suggestions like joining the Health Professions Association, where I have met a network of motivated and passionate students with the same lofty goal of getting into med school.

It is here that I moved away from my parents and my idolized older brother (idolized in spite of his attending Grand Valley). Living on campus, I formed a new family of other searching students to lean on, but most importantly, I learned how to rely on myself. This experience gave me the courage to fulfill my long-time dream of studying abroad. With the dedicated help of Stephanie Sieggreen, assistant director of international programs, all of my concerns and doubts were soothed as I traveled to Spain, living four months in a foreign country, practicing my Spanish, and visiting places I was convinced only existed in books.

Now I am back on SVSU’s campus, pursuing my goal of going to med school and becoming a doctor.

My transformation is still and constantly ongoing.

As I think about my future, I anticipate that someday, Nikki Salerno, M.D. and SVSU alum, will — as those before her — recall with fondness and appreciation this incredibly transformative part of her life.

Nikki Salerno

Nikki Salerno is a junior at SVSU studying biology, chemistry and Spanish and planning to attend medical school with the intention of becoming an OB/GYN. A native of Fenton, Mich., she has just completed a semester abroad in Segovia, Spain, and is now an intern in University Communications. She is a Foundation Scholar and member of the Health Professions Association and International Students Club.

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Nikki Salerno, who studied abroad in Segovia, Spain, during the 2008 fall semester, stands atop the watch tower of the Alcรกzar, the 12th century fortress and castle of Segovia.

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