Reflections Magazine - Spring 2015

THE MAGAZINE OF SVSU SPRING 2015

ABOUT OUR COVER:

REFLECTIONS SPRING 2015

SENIOR CONSULTANT Andy Bethune, 1987, B.B.A. EDITOR Jan Poppe, 2001, M.A. MANAGING EDITOR Tim Inman, 1989, B.A.; 1996, M.Ed. WRITERS J.J. Boehm, 2006, M.A. Ann Branch Justin Engel, 2005, B.A. Tim Inman Jan Poppe Carlos Ramet Jason Wolverton, 2007, B.A., 2014, M.B.A. GRAPHIC DESIGN Jill Allardyce, 2006, M.A. PHOTOGRAPHERS Tim Inman Michael Randolph VIDEOGRAPHER Dan Goodell

The Carnegie Foundation recognizes an elite number of colleges and universities that can provide compelling evidence of a far-reaching and significant commitment to working for and with their community; SVSU has been recognized as such an institution. What that means to our students is an enhanced opportunity for development, academic success and civic responsibilities. The faculty teaching experience is boosted and research opportunities, many involving our students, increase. The university contributes to the greater public good and the region — the place so many of us work, learn and live — is bettered. What such “community engagement” looks like is displayed on our cover — medical scribes, water quality research, youth programs, a summer math camp and a middle school class learning about STEM and more importantly, learning to like STEM. Read more about the Carnegie designation on pages 16-23.

CONTRIBUTORS Jason Swackhamer, 1997, B.A.; 2004, M.A. Hallie Wright EDITORIAL BOARD Jill Allardyce J.J. Boehm Ann Branch Justin Engel Tim Inman Jan Poppe Carlos Ramet Kevin Schultz, 1992, B.A. Kristen Wenzel, 1993, B.A. REFLECTIONS magazine is published twice a year. For comments, suggestions and inquiries contact: Alumni Relations at Saginaw Valley State University • 7400 Bay Road University Center MI 48710 alumni@svsu.edu • (989) 964-4196 CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS admissions@svsu.edu (989) 964-4200 ALUMNI RELATIONS alumni@svsu.edu (989) 964-4196 SVSU FOUNDATION foundation@svsu.edu (989) 964-4052 CAREER SERVICES careers@svsu.edu (989) 964-4954

MILITARY TIMES

Military Times recently ranked SVSU #20 in its “Best for Vets: Business Schools in 2015.” Multiple factors make SVSU “a good fit for military veterans,” the publication determined. The surveybased rankings include colleges and universities, career and technical colleges, business schools, franchises, employers and law enforcement. For more information on the 2015 rankings, go to: militarytimes.com/bestforvets-bizschools2015.

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HERE’S A “HEADS UP” ON WHAT’S NEW

Appearing for only the second time is our new section “College News.” Research indicates that alumni like to read not only about their university but also about their college. Let us know what you think. You can email alumni@svsu.edu.

Be on the lookout for the “I am a Proud Alum” wordmark that accompanies alumni profiles. It’s a quick, visual way for readers to know which stories feature our alumni.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 | SERVICE AND LEARNING:

SVSU AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

President Donald J. Bachand notes the distinctive

qualities of SVSU that support student success and our region.

6 | LONG-TIME EXECUTIVE JAMES DWYER

ASSIGNED TO LEAD ALUMNI RELATIONS

Our news briefs highlight the changes, achievements and happenings that are taking place at your alma mater.

12 | SNAPSHOTS OF FACULTY FROM SVSU’S FIVE ACADEMIC COLLEGES

In the fall 2014 issue of Reflections, we introduced our college news section. In this issue, we’re including brief profiles that offer a glimpse at the backgrounds, work and insights of a faculty member from each college.

STORY: SVSU EARNS 16 | COVER NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The university’s roots in the community run deep and

strong — and this fact earned SVSU an elite classification.

24 | FRONTIERSMEN

Four retiring professors remember the launch of their

SVSU careers four decades ago and reflect on a long and satisfying journey.

28 | 29 | CRAIG SNOOK

KATHLEEN SCHACHMAN

World traveler now calls SVSU “home.”

SVSU graphic designer pays tribute to hidden beauty.

30 | PAUL PAEGLIS Alumnus helps Ohio families save for college.

32 | LATOYA PEOPLES

Events Center coordinator makes visions come true.

34 | DAVID RZEZUTEK Studying other actors offers theatre professor a leveling point.

36 | RYAN GRONDZIK Mentors help Saginaw native achieve his dream career.

38 | SVETLANA SADKOFF

Where there’s a will, there’s a way … to make the U.S. her home.

40 | FOCUS ON FACULTY: YU ZOU

Since arriving in the U.S., this professor has focused on promoting STEM studies to American students.

42 | CATCHING UP WITH ALUMNI: JEFF JANIS Following an All-American career as a Cardinal, Jeff Janis spent last football season as a Green Bay Packer.

44 | ALUMNA PROFILE: KIMBERLY (HALL) NORRIS

From nurse to human resources professional, it’s always been about caring for the wellness of others.

46 | SEVEN HONORED WITH SVSU’S HIGHEST ALUMNI RECOGNITION

Five Distinguished Alumni Award winners, the Young Alumni and Future Alumni recipients are featured.

49 | PICTURES TELL THE STORY A series of photos highlight alumni events hosted by SVSU’s Alumni Relations.

51 | ALUMNI RED PRIDE Keep up with class notes, weddings, babies and obits.

58 | SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT SUCCESS International student Rashed Aldubayyan makes the most of his campus experiences.

60 | ALUMNI ANNUAL GIVING

The SVSU Foundation recognizes the generosity of university friends and alumni.

78 | THE LAST WORD Alexandra Arellano discovers there’s more to college than lectures, exams and research papers.

CORRECTION

“Learning Outside the Classroom at 90 Miles per Hour” on pages 30-34 in the fall 2014 issue of Reflections included two quotes from Matthew Dissette, 2002, B.S., that we mistakenly attributed to George Coppens, 2002, B.S. We immediately corrected the errors in the online story. Our apologies to Mr. Coppens and Mr. Dissette.

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NEWSBRIEFS

FAMILIAR FACE TO LEAD ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE

Jim Dwyer, 1976 B.A.; 1985, M.A.T.

Call him the “Friend-Raiser.”

“If you were blessed enough to graduate from SVSU,” Jim Dwyer has said in his new position of executive director of alumni relations, “we want to keep you as part of our family. We want you to know how important alumni are to us.”

Appointed to this newly created position in January, Dwyer reports directly to President Bachand who has tasked him with “bringing home” graduates through engagement and reminding them of the friend they have in SVSU.

“What I’m most excited about is embracing the commitment of President Bachand to make alumni relations a very important strategy for the university,” Dwyer said.

No stranger to the university, Dwyer completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees at SVSU, where he first arrived as a student in 1971. He has held a variety of positions at SVSU, serving most recently as associate provost for enrollment management, previously as director of international programs and a remarkable 22 years as director of admissions.

“For thousands of our graduates, Jim was their first point of contact here,” Bachand said. “His ability to relate to people and his extraordinary enthusiasm for SVSU — the same traits that made him so effective recruiting students — will serve him well in this new assignment, one that is critical to our long-term success.”

The Alumni Relations office was recently relocated to the first floor of Wickes Hall from the third floor to make it more accessible to alumni visiting campus, Dwyer said.

“Any time our alumni are on campus, we want them to feel welcome,” he pointed out.

Dwyer will also seek input from both longtime and recent graduates.

“It’s important to note a campuswide strategic planning process has begun to develop initiatives to better, more authentically and more regularly connect with our alumni in a variety of ways,” he said.

Dwyer encouraged alumni to contact him to share ideas on alumni–university engagement. He can be reached at (989) 964-4209 or jdwyer@svsu.edu.

SVSU GREENHOUSE EARNS STATE DESIGNATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SVSU’s greenhouse recently earned statewide recognition for its environmental friendliness.

The Arnold and Gertrude Boutell Memorial Greenhouse secured verification from the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program. The designation means the greenhouse — a 2,000-squarefoot botanical laboratory in SVSU’s Herbert Dow Doan Science Building — meets state and federal regulation standards.

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and greenhouse manager, said, “I am ecstatic to achieve this verification for our new greenhouse. It has been an ongoing, successful process that will contribute to the future goals of our greenhouse, the SVSU campus and community collaborations as well.”

An official sign has been provided to designate the facility as “Environmentally Verified.”

The MAEAP was developed by a coalition of Michigan farmers, commodity groups, state and federal agencies and conservation and environmental groups.

Greenhouse manager Ed Meisel, 2006, M.Ed., right, discusses hydroponics with SVSU President Donald J. Bachand.

SOCCER, SWIMMING TEAMS EXPERIENCE MEMORABLE SEASONS

Women’s swimming and diving kick off inaugural season in the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center at SVSU.

Cardinal fans were treated to a memorable fall sports season in 2014.

The SVSU women’s swimming and diving team kicked off its inaugural season while both soccer teams pushed to postseason success.

The men’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament round of 16 for the second time in three years in the fall.

The team finished with a 14-5-2 record and journeyed to Tahlequah, Okla., for the round of 16 before losing 3-0 to nationally fifth-ranked Quincy University in November.

Senior midfielder Craig Neal earned a number of honors for the 2014 season.

He was named to the 2014 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Men’s College Division Scholar AllAmerican Second Team, the NSCAA AllAmerican Third Team, Daktronics and NSCAA All-Midwest Region First Teams, CapitalOne Academic All-America Third Team, and 2014 All-GLIAC First Team.

The women’s soccer team, meanwhile, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional Semifinals before falling 2-0 to top-seeded University of Wisconsin-Parkside in November.

Two SVSU players were named to the NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division II Women’s All-Midwest Region Team.

Junior Presley Tibbets was named to the first team as a midfielder while sophomore goalkeeper Claire Spleth was named to the second team. Tibbets also earned Daktronics, Inc. All-Midwest Region Second Team honors.

SVSU’s women’s swimming and diving program kicked off its inaugural year with seven victories in its first 10 swim meets. Those seven wins came consecutively.

A pair of swimming and diving student-athletes took part in the 2015 NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships March 11-14 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis.

Both athletes were the first in program history to compete at the NCAA Championships. Freshman swimmer Rebeca Martinez qualified after she posted NCAA “B” qualifying times in the 200 Back, 200 IM, 400 IM and 500 Free.

Joining Martinez was diver Kathleen Murphy, who qualified to participate in the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships Dive-in competition.

Head coach Bruce Zimmerman will begin an inaugural season again in the fall when he coaches SVSU’s first men’s swimming and diving program.

SVSU SOCCER COACH ENDS ACCOMPLISHED CAREER In February, Cale Wassermann, 2007, B.A., resigned from his SVSU head soccer coaching post to become an assistant coach for the MSU men’s soccer team.

He leaves SVSU as the winningest coach in the program’s history with a 64-23-17 record.

As a player for the Cardinals, Wassermann was team captain and was named First Team All-Great Lakes Athletic Conference in 2004 and 2005.

He accepted the position of head coach in 2009 and led the men’s soccer program to its first NCAA tournament berth in 2011. He helped them return to the tournament for two of the three

remaining seasons of his SVSU coaching career.

In 2012, the team advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championship game, set school records for wins in a season (18) and earned a second straight GLIAC Championship and NCAA tournament appearance. Wassermann earned GLIAC Coach of the Year honors for the second consecutive year, NSCAA Midwest Region Coach of the Year and NSCAA National Coach of the Year awards. In 2014, his team advanced to the NCAA Division II round of 16 for the second time in three years.

Cale Wassermann, 2007, B.A.

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MEET THE NEW COOP AND HIS ‘FLOCK’ SVSU has revamped Coop the Cardinal’s costume and announced the launch of two new additions to SVSU’s entourage of mascots, now known as “The Flock.”

SVSU’s Student Life office — in coordination with several Student Association leaders, focus groups and the office of Student Affairs — developed the new Coop costume, inspired by the red passerine bird itself. The new Coop suit replaces the 10-year-old costume and comes complete with cooling vest technology and a built-in fan in the cardinal head.

A series of focus groups — some featuring children — found the old Coop costume to be “frightening,” said Jason Schoenmeyer, associate director of student life. This prompted the change and led to the implementation of “The Flock.” Two new mascots — “Scarlet,” a female cardinal, along with a mascot known as “Coop’s #1 Fan” — were added to the ensemble to appeal to a wider audience. Coop’s #1 Fan, a smaller cardinal meant to appeal to the younger members of the Cardinal family, will appear at Cardinal Kids Club events and SVSU Community Youth Days.

Scarlet, the newest mascot, takes flight.

CARDINALS GET CREATIVE Twenty-eight faculty and staff members displayed 50 works of art at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum’s “Creative Cardinals” exhibition, Dec. 10, 2014, through Jan. 28, 2015. Among the many items displayed in this year’s exhibition were skateboard designs by J. Blake Johnson, associate professor of art, and a vase titled “The Space In Between” by Sara Clark, studio art technician.

Creative Cardinals exhibition

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Sara Clark

J. Blake Johnson

POPULAR FOOD FESTS DRAW CROWDS TO SVSU

The International Food Festival takes place at SVSU in November.

February’s Taste of Soul

Saginaw Valley State University hosts a pair of annual food festivals that have continued to prove popular among diners, with a third event recently added to the yearly slate.

International Food Festival is a fall semester staple in the Marketplace at Doan as international students partner with Dining Services staff to prepare and serve authentic cuisine from their home countries. The event has been a campus favorite for more than a decade and regularly showcases dishes from more than a dozen nations.

“The International Food Festival is a great way for our international students to share their cultures with us by preparing dishes from their homelands,” President Donald J. Bachand said. “The smiles on our students’ faces and the international cuisine make for a terrific combination.”

Each February also brings the annual Taste of Soul event featuring a variety of “soul foods” and other recipes provided by African-American faculty and staff at SVSU. As part of Black History Month, representatives from the local community participate in the event as “guest chefs” and serve their featured dishes.

Added this year is the Latino Food Fiesta, a new event that is part of SVSU’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The Latino Food Fiesta will become an annual event featuring authentic Mexican cuisine. This year, favorite dishes from Mexico were prepared by Marketplace at Doan Executive Chef Daniel Najera.

“Food is one of our common denominators,” Marketplace at Doan Food Service Director Jason Wolverton said. “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, food is used as a way to bring people together and celebrate important moments in one’s life. It’s exciting that we’re able to capture that with some of the events we have here at SVSU.”

October’s Latino Food Fiesta

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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER KEYNOTES MLK EVENT

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III

One of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World brought his influence to SVSU in January.

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, was keynote speaker for the Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. event at the university Jan. 21.

Hrabowski is a consultant to national agencies, universities and school systems on science and math education.

President Obama chose him to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

In addition to the Time magazine honor (2012), Hrabowski was named one

UNDER 40 AND OVERACHIEVING For the seventh consecutive year, SVSU faculty, staff or alumni received the RUBY Award, which honors Great Lakes Bay Regional residents younger than 40 doing outstanding work.

Stephanie Brouet, associate professor of chemistry; Anthony Crachiola, associate professor of mathematics and acting assistant dean for the College of Science, Engineering & Technology; and alumna Sarah Fechter, 2007, B.S., owner of Sarah Fechter Fitness, were recipients of the honor in 2015.

Brouet joined SVSU in 2010. Her responsibilities include serving as coordinator of the Dow Corning Foundation/SVSU STEM Community Partnership initiative, which provides training to K-12 teachers in the studies of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Crachiola joined SVSU in 2006 and in 2012 was elected chair of the department of mathematics. He became acting assistant dean in 2014.

Fechter earned her SVSU bachelor’s degree in exercise science. She started Sarah Fechter Fitness in Saginaw Township in 2005 and has won several awards, including Saginaw Township Business of the Year and Great Women of the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Stephanie Brouet

Anthony Crachiola

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of American’s 10 Best College Presidents in 2008. He was awarded the Heinz Award in 2012 for contributions to improving the “human condition” and holds honorary degrees from more than 20 institutions.

Hrabowski was a child leader in the Civil Rights Movement and he was featured in Spike Lee’s 1997 documentary “Four Little Girls” about the racially motivated bombing in 1963 of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church.

BARRY, KEOUGH SELECTED AS NEXT BRAUN FELLOWS

Peter Brian Barry

Sara Beth Keough

This year’s Braun Fellows, Peter Brian Barry, associate professor of philosophy, and Sara Beth Keough, associate professor of geography, will each receive research support grants totaling up to $37,500 during the next three years to pursue their research.

Barry will continue his study of the

concept of evil, while Keough will study the importance of water to the people of Niger in West Africa.

Barry plans to examine the question, “What makes someone evil?” He has authored a book on the subject, Evil and Moral Psychology, and was once awarded a $25,000 teaching grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop an interdisciplinary course on the topic of evil and evil people.

He plans to write a book, tentatively titled The Fiction of Evil.

Keough has previously traveled to Niger to study water consumption, storage and transportation. While social scientists have studied water quality and access to water resources in Saharan countries,

Keough found that little attention has been paid to the tangible nature of water, the materials that allow water to be transported and stored and the landscapes created by these materials.

Keough intends to produce several scholarly articles for peer-reviewed publications and offer academic conference presentations derived from her research.

Both Barry and Keough have been recognized previously by their SVSU colleagues for their research.

Barry received the SVSU Faculty Association Outstanding Scholarship Award in 2013; Keough received the same honor in 2014.

GILBERTSON HALL DEDICATED

Eric Gilbertson, left, SVSU president from 1989 to 2014, was recognized on October 13, 2014, with the renaming of the College of Education Building in his honor. Jeff Martin, SVSU Board of Control chairman, served as master of ceremonies. The photo shows temporary signage.

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COLLEGE NEWS

FACULTY PROFILES FROM FIVE COLLEGES New in our last issue of Reflections was “College News.”

In this issue, we profile a faculty member from each college.

While our feature on retiring faculty (pages 24 to 27) shows the rich experience of our senior faculty, these profiles offer a selection of faculty whose history with SVSU is currently being written and shaped. These faculty reflect the upside of SVSU teaching in a place that ensures that learning is collaborative,

Rosina Hassoun

College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor of Sociology Ph.D. from the University of Florida, joined SVSU in 2013

From Dean Joni Boye-Beaman:

The college welcomes its first Botz Liberal Arts Fellows: Alison Barger, English; Miranda Dufresne, creative writing; and Cody Snyder, psychology. The fellowship is designed for students from the college who are interested in pursuing internships and employment opportunities in the corporate sector. It was created through an SVSU Foundation campaign gift from SVSU alumna Jan Botz, 1974, B.A.

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experiential and inclusive and that leads to an SVSU degree recognized for its outstanding value.

Word counts rule, and so our faculty profiles show only a snapshot of their background, work and insights into why they think they’re a good fit for SVSU. You’ll also see brief notes from each of the college deans.

Enjoy meeting Rosina, Prasanth, Vetta, John and Chris.

She holds many strong beliefs, many of which inform her passion for teaching. Rosina Hassoun is a medical anthropologist who believes in a moral imperative to provide for the health and well-being of refugee populations, most notably the Arab-American population.

Her work with the ACCESS Community Health and Research Center in Dearborn has been the backdrop for much of her work and research.

With the support of an SVSU Undergraduate Research Program grant, she is providing service-learning opportunities for three SVSU students evaluating the health needs of Arab-American refugee women. The program not only provides students direct experience but also lays the foundation for community partnerships and outreach into Michigan’s significant Arab-American population. Additionally, Dr. Hassoun is working with the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on improving the health data for Michigan’s Arab-American population.

Another core belief for Dr. Hassoun is that research should inform teaching. She draws on her extensive travel experience, family background and Arab-American heritage to educate and involve students in meaningful studies.

To date, she thinks the “rumors” she heard about SVSU have proven to be true. “I had heard that the university was really student-oriented and that SVSU students, for the most part, come from hard-working, middle-class people. That is at the heart of my research, and so I feel a connection to these students.”

COLLEGE NEWS

John Lowry

College of Health & Human Services, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology joined SVSU in 2002, hired as a full-time faculty member in 2013

Prasanth Anekal

College of Business & Management, Assistant Professor of Management Ph.D. from the University of Toledo, joined SVSU in 2013 When the College of Business & Management

Four years ago, John Lowry and a professional acquaintance at Covenant HealthCare put their heads together to see how a partnership between the two institutions could be a proverbial win-win. What they came up with was indeed a winning combination, and then some; the “then some” being a program so unique that it is thought to be the only one of its kind in the country.

Medical scribes, also known as physician facilitators, are SVSU healthcare students (pre-med, pre-physician assistant, nursing) who learn the art of listening, taking detailed notes and maintaining medical charts. In turn, doctors are spared hours of recording notes from their rounds. All of this takes place in the emergency room at Covenant HealthCare.

During any given semester, as many as 25 SVSU students are engaged in what might be the ultimate in experiential learning. Students earn credit, as well as a stipend.

As the program has matured, it has also been expanded to include surgeons’ offices and Health Delivery Inc.’s multiple locations. Additionally, the program has become the basis for Lowry’s doctoral dissertation at Michigan State University, where he is completing his Ph.D. He is analyzing the medical scribe program and its benefits to students applying to medical school or to other post-graduate healthcare programs.

Inside or outside the classroom, Lowry loves that kinesiology faculty “really get to know our students.” He thinks the department walks the student-centeredness talk in a variety of ways. “We use peer instruction, team-based learning and a great deal of experiential learning.

“And not in just the scribes program,” he adds.

From Dean Rama Yelkur:

From Dean Judy Ruland:

advertised a faculty position in 2013, it sought expertise in supply chain management, well in advance of its plan to offer a new major launched in winter 2015.

The college didn’t have to look far.

Just two hours away in Toledo was Prasanth Anekal, whose Ph.D. dissertation was on managing complexity in supply chains.

To help explain what the supply chain is, Dr. Anekal answers, “It’s everything; it’s everywhere. It is managing inventory, no matter what the industry. Think about the healthcare supply chain: its nurses, doctors, the hospital facilities, the equipment. How all of this is managed is supply chain.

“There’s a shortage of talent in supply chain; there are more positions than talent. Look around this region; it’s ripe for our future graduates. Our region is a major manufacturing and healthcare hub,” notes Anekal.

“Our new major has a broader focus than a traditional industrial management major.”

Anekal is equally excited about the experiential learning opportunities at SVSU. “Classroom teaching is one thing but if you can go see how businesses work, it’s quite another.” To that end, the supply chain program is leading to more internships. And to increase networking opportunities, Anekal has recently joined the board of the Saginaw Valley Chapter of APICS — the Association for Operations Management, which is the premiere professional association for supply chain and operations management. Additionally, a student chapter is being formed.

Last fall, the college co-hosted the Global Business Sustainability Conference, an international conference that provided a forum for participants to exchange ideas on effective and sustainable business practices.

Shyamalendu (Sam) Sarkar, professor of economics, retired after 40 years of service (see story, pages 24-27).

The college held its first annual Interprofessional Education Week in February.

More than 400 students from the college and across campus participated in case-study discussions and debriefings with each other, and with faculty and staff during an IPE Mega-Simulation. The exercise helped students gain a better understanding of other health and human services professional roles.

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COLLEGE NEWS

Vetta Vratulis

College of Education, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, joined SVSU in 2010

From Dean Mary Harmon: Retiring from the college are Bob Cheek, Bob Pratt (see story, pages 24-27) and Cynthia Sager.

The programs in elementary education and autism each received national recognition from their specialty program area (SPA) accreditors.

Deborah Smith, professor of teacher education/middle and secondary education, recently received a $220,000 grant for improving teacher quality from the Michigan Department of Education.

The Master of Education – Principalship program received state approval from the Michigan Department of Education.

Passionate about extensive field experience in the preparation of teachers, Vetta Vratulis looked for the right kind of university after completing her Ph.D. She thought her search would lead her to a Canadian university. Instead her research indicated that SVSU was a leader in utilizing field experience for its education students, and so when a position opened, Dr. Vratulis applied to SVSU. Hired as an assistant professor of literacy education/ teacher education, Dr. Vratulis’s opinion of SVSU hasn’t changed since those days of searching for a university compatible with her beliefs. According to Vratulis, an emphasis on field experience translates into an in-depth understanding of teaching. “I believe teaching is intellectual, not simply skill-based,” she explains. “When you align content and pedagogy to experiential learning,” she adds, “you end up with a much better-equipped teacher.

“You must learn content and theory, but the question for a future teacher is, ‘Can I meet the needs of those 20-25 unique students?’ Our students answer that question ‘Yes.’” Outside the classroom, Vratulis is involved with other projects that support experiential teacher education and preparation. One is a program she directs called “TALL” (Teaching All to be Lifelong Learners). This group of 35 student-volunteers works in the community, in classrooms, as well as in a latchkey program targeting literacy for grades 3, 5 and 7. “TALL” has been recognized by the International Reading Association, which has granted exemplary status for SVSU’s impact on literacy learning in the community.

Vratulis has also been an active facilitator in the university’s Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute. “I love this opportunity for students to be leaders in the community. Kids rise to expectations; if you expect leadership, they’ll deliver.”

Research — perhaps her first love — remains near and dear to her. She is investigating second language acquisition and student assessment.

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Craig Douglas and Anne Tapp will assume leadership in the dean’s office effective July 2015, as dean and assistant dean, respectively. Dean Mary Harmon is returning to the faculty, effective June 30.

COLLEGE NEWS

Chris Nakamura College of Science, Engineering & Technology, Assistant Professor of Physics Ph.D. from Kansas State, joined SVSU in 2012

From Interim Dean Andrew Chubb: The college was recently notified that it is a “2015 STEM Jobs Approved College,” a designation from Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting individuals in transition with education and career opportunities. SVSU was among 1,600 schools participating in the STEM Jobs survey process, with questions looking at three key success indicators: STEM job alignment, STEM job placement and diversity in the STEM programs.

The college, in collaboration with Michigan Sugar, has recently been engaged in community discussions about genetically modified organisms.

Bob Tuttle, professor of mechanical engineering, was recently honored by the American Foundry Society with its 2015 Applied Research Award.

When Chris Nakamura was finishing his Ph.D. in physics education, he said he was looking for a university “where they are making education accessible and creating the opportunities that go with it.”

He says he’s found that at SVSU. He also likes having the “freedom to do research, and the freedom to take risks and risk failing” — a possibility too precarious at many research-based universities, he notes.

A faculty research grant is partially funding a current project to learn what students understand and how they reason with ideas.

Using a computer program that analyzes mood based on speech patterns, the study looks at links between student accuracy in solving physics questions and their confidence in voice answers. “Ours is what I would call ‘fundamental research,’ not ‘application driven.’

We’re not doing this to improve STEM teaching next year, or even in five years. We’re doing it to get a better understanding of how people learn because that is something I’m keenly curious about.”

Nakamura has also embraced being a part of the university’s experiential learning environment. He was part of the planning committee of the Dow Corning Foundation Fellows program launched in summer 2014. The middle and high school program is projectbased, designed to improve younger students’ perception of science.

What he loves is that at the heart of the program is a desire to have students better understand, think about and like science. “They get to see it [science]; do it and see how it comes out. They’ll have an answer because they did it, not because they looked up something.”

“A lucky situation” is how Nakamura describes his participation in the 2014 Summer Mathematics and Science Camp, teaming SVSU faculty, SVSU students and Ruben Daniels Middle School students in a four-week program to increase STEM interest and improve performance on the MEAP’s math portion. The “camp” will repeat in 2015.

From middle school to college, Nakamura sees great STEM/student opportunities in the region. When asked about how well-prepared SVSU physics graduates are, Nakamura notes, “I believe we provide a very solid core and make sure our students are successful — not just in getting into grad school — but being successful there and after.”

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CARNEGIE DESIGNATION

SVSU EARNS

ELITE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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SVSU is the Great Lakes Bay On Jan. 7, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement teach service learning ONLY college or Region to hold the of Teaching announced that SVSU had received its 2015 in the university classes at SVSU. Carnegie FACULTY 15,000 HOURS Community Engagement Classification, recognizing Great SVSU Lakes Bay designation. teach service learning engage in to hold the nationally as a university that is exceptionallyRegion engaged classes at SVSU. co-curricular Carnegie with the community it serves. service by their designation.

“Throughout my nearly 37 years here and during my first senior year. year as president, we have sought to instill in our students a deep sense of responsibility to the communities where they live and learn, and, as an institution, we strive every day to advance the region we call home,” said SVSU President Donald J. Bachand. “This is the ultimate affirmation of meeting those goals at the highest national standard.”

Only one-third of first-time applicants successfully met the Carnegie Foundation’s rigorous criteria for 2015. While 241 U.S. colleges and universities requested applications, SVSU MORE THAN only 83 — including SVSU — were classified as communityU.S. colleges & STUDENTS 15,000 HOURS SVSU for-credit 15,000 HOURS engaged institutions during this application cycle. To be universities hold HOURS MOREare THAN courses had a engage in of community actively engaged selected, institutions provide descriptions and examples of & U.S. colleges co-curricular 15,000inHOURS the Carnegieservice learning service by SVSU field-based institutionalized practices of community thathold SVSU is the learning designation in the serviceengagement byuniversities their of community designation students in and volunteer service 2013-14 academic show alignment among mission, culture, leadership, resources senior year.

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SVSU is the Carnegie Community Engagment ONLYselection college orhas been the university in drawing the culmination of decades of supporting and support from FACULTY GreatasLakes the Great Lakes Bay Region as well yearsBay of internal planning teach service learning Region to hold the and preparation. Deb Huntley, provost and vice president for classes at SVSU. Carnegie academic affairs, and Merry Jo Brandimore, designation. dean of students, co-chaired a task force of 26 SVSU faculty, staff, students, SVSU for-credit 15,000 HOURS alumni and supporters that formed in 2011 to evaluate whether courses had a engage in U.S. colleges & learning SVSU should pursue the community engagement designation. service co-curricular universities hold “Receiving this classification is an important validationservice of designation in the by their one of our fundamental educational philosophies: Learningsenior year.

2013-14 academic the Carnegie is enhanced when the content and skills taught in the designation year. classroom can be applied directly,” Huntley said. “Our partners Please see page 20 provide opportunities for our students to learn by working in for examples of community professional settings, and our students provide tangible service outreach programs and back to the community. Everybody wins.” partners.

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Kathleen Chantaca-Kubczak, administrative secretary in SVSU’s office of student life, joined President Donald J. Bachand at the MLK Unity March in downtown Saginaw, Jan. 19. To Don’s left is Craig Douglas, incoming dean of the College of Education, and his wife, Joan Douglas.

SVSU students are actively engaged in field-based learning and volunteer service throughout the region and state. By their senior year, 84 percent of SVSU students have worked with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or through some other component of their academic preparation, and more than 60 percent of students have participated in co-curricular service outside of academic course work.

In her capacity as dean of students, Brandimore sees SVSU students’ spirit of service on a daily basis.

“Our students show a strong desire to give back both on campus and in the community,” she said. “This is evidenced by the funds they raise for charities during Battle of the Valleys and Relay for Life and by the thousands of students who volunteer their time for community service during the course of their SVSU education. These are more than feel-good activities. They help our students learn and develop confidence and relationships that will serve them well after they graduate.”

In all, about 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities — 361 in total — hold the Carnegie community engagement classification; SVSU is the only designated institution in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES IN OUR REGION National research has shown that students who are engaged in the community and on campus are more likely to be successful academically and to have the critical thinking, problem-solving skills, self-efficacy and adaptability desired by employers.

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Keshara Mumford has taken full advantage of SVSU’s commitment to engaged learning and when the social work major from Detroit graduates in 2016, she will boast an impressive résumé. Early in her college career, she participated in an SVSU Alternative Breaks trip that sent volunteers to Tahlequah, Okla. There, Mumford and her peers repainted a youth center and renovated the home of a wheelchair-bound World War II veteran.

“To see a grown man cry and thank us for our services, I thought, ‘Wow!’” she said. “To express that much gratitude was amazing.”

More recently, Mumford has earned impressive accolades for her work to support and improve the lives of Saginaw youth through the United Way of Saginaw County’s Healthy Kids Healthy Futures Partnership AmeriCorps program. In February, she was named Michigan’s AmeriCorps Member of the Month out of some 1,200 members statewide.

Placed with the Boy Scouts of America, Mumford visits four Saginaw sites each week to educate economically disadvantaged youth about physical and social health, seeking to reduce rates of obesity and related health problems. She teaches boys and girls about life skills, health and nutrition, substance abuse prevention and more through the Scoutreach program, which conducts nontraditional scouting in urban settings.

“It gives me a sense of belonging and of being connected to the community,” Mumford said.

Cherrie Benchley, president and CEO of the United Way of Saginaw County, said SVSU has been generous with resources and support to meet the Saginaw community’s human services needs.

“We are very proud of our long-standing, diverse partnerships with SVSU,” Benchley said. “Throughout the years, our two

organizations have collaborated on programs such as Holiday Wish List, Best Practices Nonprofit Management Institute and other volunteer and leadership opportunities. It is always a rewarding experience working with the faculty and students at SVSU as their efforts allow us to expand our reach within the community by impacting the areas of health, education and financial stability.”

As a result of Healthy Kids Healthy Futures program, Benchley sees increased collaboration among agencies and a greater sharing of scarce community resources.

“Students and faculty at SVSU have played a crucial role in the program’s success,” Benchley said. “Partnering with SVSU has allowed the organizations we work with to expand their capacity, allowing them to serve more children and families.

Furthermore, college students set amazing examples for youth while receiving real-world, hands-on experience in the community. We feel that because of this partnership, this is a win-win program for all who are involved.”

Mumford’s students will not soon forget her example, because she has gone beyond the expectations of her AmeriCorps assignment to begin attending some of the students’ sporting events.

“After the first time I did that, one of the older boys came up to me and said, ‘I really appreciated that because no one ever came and cheered for me,’” Mumford recalled. “I thought, ‘This is why I’m doing this.’ Now I’ve made a commitment to go to every game.”

Mumford has found her professional calling. She plans to continue working with young people during her career, as well as teach social work one day.

“The opportunities and the education I’ve had at SVSU helped show me how to connect to the community,” she said. “I want to show others how to connect to their communities, too.”

‘SVSU IS DIFFERENT’

While many community needs are common across the country, solving them often requires solutions tailored to fit a municipality or region.

In January, SVSU and the Bay County Health Department partnered to open the University Clinic in downtown Bay City.

The two organizations co-wrote a grant and received $1.3 million from the Health Resource Services Administration, the federal agency charged with improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable. The clinic aims to use a holistic, integrated, interprofessional approach to serve families and individuals who may have chronic conditions and often don’t have a primary care physician.

SVSU has nurse practitioner, occupational therapy and social work students at the clinic. As a group, they meet with patients, and Stephanie Dorian, an occupational therapy major from Bay City, can already see how this approach will serve her well in her future career, whatever the clinical setting.

“Everyone sees the patient at the same time so the patient doesn’t have to repeat the same story,” she said. “As a team, we feed off each other to see what we can do for the patient.

It’s helped me understand that it’s not just one person caring for the client, but a whole team trying to work towards the best interest of the client.”

Bay County could have chosen other partners for the clinic, but Joel Strasz, health director for the Bay County Health Department, has been impressed by SVSU’s sustained commitment to the community.

“We’ve worked with a few organizations of higher learning in the past, but SVSU is different,” he said. “They go beyond just ‘doing research.’ The instructors, staff, and students are fully engaged right here in Bay County. Their expertise and commitment have helped us immensely.”

Keshara Mumford, a social work major from Detroit, was named Michigan’s Americorps Member of the Month.

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CARNEGIE DESIGNATION A SAMPLING OF SVSU OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS IN THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION

UNITED WAY (page 18, 22)

COVENANT

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STEM

Collaboration with The Dow Chemical Company for K-12 community education. (page 21-22)

HERBERT H. AND GRACE A. DOW STEM SCHOLARS NETWORK

TESTING WATER QUALITY

The first real-time, state-of-the-art water testing lab for Bay County’s beaches.

efficiencies since 2011.

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BUSINESS

Partner with Midland Area Chamber of Commerce for economic development.

From saving our waters to creating larger-than-life murals in urban areas, our students and faculty are accomplishing great things in communities near and far. See for yourself by scanning this code, or visit svsu.edu/communityimpact.

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Students collecting weather data to investigate wind and solar energy in the region.

Ashley Meyer, 2013, B.S., second from left, is a teacher at Bullock Creek Middle School in Midland. SVSU Professor of Mathematics Garry L. Johns offers a teaching point to Jerod Eastman and Ali Woollard.

SVSU and the Bay County Health Department have partnered on a variety of projects since 2009.

“We established the first real-time, state-of-the-art water testing laboratory for Bay County’s numerous beaches,” Strasz said.

Instead of waiting a day or more to determine if a beach is safe for public use, SVSU chemistry students and faculty can obtain results in a matter of hours.

As Strasz sees it, the long-standing and ongoing relationship between SVSU and Bay County produces the best possible results.

“This unique partnership has allowed the two organizations to develop joint strategies for research and education, provide excellent placements for students and faculty and, more importantly, provide innovative solutions for community problems.”

STRENGTHENING STEM

In addition to agriculture and tourism, the Great Lakes Bay Region’s economy is driven by the chemical, automotive and health care industries, sectors that are heavily reliant on talent in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).

“SVSU has been a tremendous partner as we work to advance STEM education,” said Rob Vallentine, director of corporate citizenship and president of The Dow Chemical Company Foundation. “SVSU collaborates with the corporate sector and the K-12 education community to fashion programs that highlight the talents of their faculty and students and directly address regional needs.”

At Bullock Creek Middle School just outside the city of Midland, Ashley Meyer, 2013, B.S., is using a miniature weather station to help her 42 eighth grade pre-algebra students better understand how the environment could energize their campus.

Working with Garry Johns, SVSU professor of mathematics, she is developing study plans meant to resonate with young students.

Meyer is one of 13 teachers from across the Great Lakes Bay Region who are receiving assistance and funding to support STEM-related studies through the Dow Corning FoundationSaginaw Valley State University STEM Community Partnership.

Over the course of the academic year, she and her students will calculate energy outputs from devices measuring both solarand wind-produced power.

Meyer said her students are looking for answers to several questions, including: Should we go and get a solar panel?

Should we invest in a wind turbine? Should we stick with the electricity we use right now?

Meyer had been a student of Johns and asked him to serve as her mentor. He readily accepted, and when he visited her classroom he saw firsthand her students’ enthusiasm for the lessons.

“I spoke with several students and was pleased to hear that they were excited about collecting the weather data daily,” Johns said. “Soon, they will begin using wind turbines to investigate wind energy. With the aid of Mike Storey, Energy Technology Center manager, who has partnered with us from Dow Corning, this will be matched to lessons on quadratic equations. The hands-on activities and real-life data seem to be assisting the students as they transition to the precise and more abstract notions of algebraic reasoning.”

Though the projects of the 13 participating teachers are specific and useful, the purpose of the partnership is broader.

Research shows that many middle and early high school students, even those initially drawn to STEM programs, often lose interest. Showing relevance, innovation, creativity and need are “bigger picture” goals.

The Dow Chemical Company’s Vallentine said he too is impressed with the early returns of his company’s philanthropy.

“In our first summer of the Dow Science and Sustainability Education Center at SVSU,” he said, “we saw high school students introduced to hands-on, real-life research. They now have a passion for careers in STEM.”

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ONE REGION. MANY LEADERS. Celebrating its 10th year, the Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute hosts high school students from 31 regional schools for an academic year-long program that addresses leadership, legislative and diversity awareness, team building and community service. Thirty-five SVSU students serve as mentors, and community partners include The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning, Salvation Army, United Way (three counties), Michigan Gear Up and the Bay Area, Saginaw and Midland Area Community Foundations.

Outcome: More than 500 students have participated in the program.

SUPPORTING BUSINESS, ADVANCING THE REGION Business leaders note the value of how SVSU has worked closely with regional employers to connect academic offerings with industry needs, and how it promotes internships and other professional learning opportunities.

“It is the flexibility and commitment to high-quality education that makes SVSU such an asset to our region’s business community,” said Diane Middleton, 2004, M.A., director of community programs for the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce.

“SVSU reads the needs of the area, as well as the global market, and educates students that can find quality employment right here. SVSU has even designed a program for our chamber that allows our members to access training in workforce compliance, management, human resources and other key pieces of professional development that they may not have access to otherwise.”

Around 15,000 SVSU alumni, including Middleton, reside and/or work in the Great Lakes Bay Region. She applied the knowledge gained through her SVSU degree to advance community collaboration in an extraordinary way.

“Several years ago, I implemented a regional leadership program [Institute for Leaders] that gathers key leaders together to unite and lead collaborative efforts for the benefit of our four-county region,” she recalled.

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“SVSU was one of the first community leaders to step up.

They helped develop foundation curriculum and are still a key partner. SVSU knows the importance of regional collaboration in economic development and legislative issues.”

CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY Receiving the community-engagement classification is a feather in SVSU’s cap, to be sure, but much work remains.

There are additional relationships to form.

“Our outreach to our surrounding community will only intensify in the years to come,” President Bachand said. “When the region improves, so does SVSU, and vice versa.”

Another goal is to increase understanding of what the designation means and how it sets SVSU students and graduates apart.

“The main reason we are committed to teaching and learning that emphasizes community engagement is that it benefits our students,” Bachand said. “They are challenged to think critically, to apply classroom lessons, and to conduct themselves professionally. We want employers to read ‘Saginaw Valley State University’ atop a résumé and know that they are getting a graduate who is prepared to contribute from day one because of the type of education that employee has received.”

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Outcome: The Saginaw Police Department increased patrols in neighborhoods identified in the project as having a high incidence of crime.

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U.S. colleges & universities hold the Carnegie designation

SVSU varsity athletes and coaches host six MORE THAN Community Youth Days a year, teaching children skills and techniques of 15,000 soccer, HOURS baseball/softball, football, cheerleading, of community basketball, tennis, golf and volleyball.

Theby SVSU service program has received the Community students in Engagement Award of Excellence from 2013-14. the NCAA and the GLIAC as one of the best outreach events among Division II institutions for building bridges to our community Outcome: More than 100 children participate in each Community Youth Day, and business partners help offset costs of giveaway items such as bicycle helmets.

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CARDINALS IN ACTION

Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, Harvey Randall Wickes Chair in International Studies, presents a certificate to a Summer Mathematics and Science Camp middle schooler.

A freshman program dedicated to volunteer service projects.

SVSU’s College of Business & Management is one of only 20 colleges in the country that offers academic courses in family business.

Since 80-90 percent of all U.S. businesses are “family firms,” the odds of college graduates working for a family business are great.

SVSU’s Stevens Center for Family Business also provides outstanding internships to SVSU students.

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FRONTIERSMEN

FRONTIERSMEN Four retiring professors remember the launch of their SVSU careers four decades ago and how times have changed.

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Wickes Hall, circa mid-1980s

Man first set foot on the moon less than a month before George Eastland first stepped on Saginaw soil as a full-time academic.

It was August 1969, and SVC — amid nearby hundreds of acres of farmland and crops — felt almost lunar to Eastland, who’d previously spent years living in cities like Cincinnati.

Back then, two one-story buildings and a just-finished Wickes Hall, jutting out from cornfields, were what constituted a college.

“Judy cried,” Eastland said of his wife’s reaction when the young couple arrived.

“She’s grown into it since then,” he added, a tone of irony and a smile hinting at an understatement.

SVSU has grown since then, too — another understatement — especially in the number of new faculty positions in the past 46 years. Yet a handful of faculty, such as Eastland, recall those years of the institution’s infancy as they wind down their professional lives.

Among the longtime faculty retiring from full-time status this academic year are Eastland, a chemistry professor; Sam Sarkar, a professor of economics who arrived the same semester as Eastland; Bob Pratt, an associate professor of kinesiology, on campus since 1973; and Basil Clark, an English professor who joined SVSU in 1975.

The four arrived within a six-year span and their dedication over the decades helped shape the school.

In many ways, their story is SVSU’s story.

PIONEERS

If the region resembled the moon for Eastland, it may have appeared something closer to Mars for Sam Sarkar, who had arrived in the U.S. from his native India four years before he came to SVSU. Sarkar spent his initial years in the States studying for a Ph.D. at Michigan State University, adapting to American culture and familiarizing himself with all sorts of elements foreign to him.

“For example, in discussing one agricultural topic, the professor spoke about the Sleeping Bear Dunes,” Sarkar said. “I could not figure out what a sleeping bear had to do

with the topic. Simple things could be very perplexing for a foreign student.”

In 1969, an MSU acquaintance told Sarkar about a college not too far north of East Lansing. Sarkar interviewed for a position at SVSU with professor of chemistry and dean Samuel Levine.

“I was quite impressed with Dr. Levine,” Sarkar recalled.

“His friendly, flexible attitude appealed to me.”

That welcoming demeanor wasn’t exclusive to Levine, Sarkar learned.

And forming bonds with colleagues wasn’t difficult in those early years, partly because there were so few colleagues to form bonds with.

For instance, Bob Pratt could recognize everyone at annual faculty and staff picnics right up until the 1990s, when SVSU began expanding at an exponential rate.

“The early group of faculty were truly pioneers,” said Pratt, hired during the last months of the administration of Sam Marble, SVSU’s first president. “We didn’t have much in the way of buildings or resources, but we were especially enthusiastic about rolling up our sleeves and participating in the development of a new college.

“We tackled curriculum, we tackled program development; we advised, counseled and cajoled,” he said. “We taught, and we even raised money.”

The result, he said, is “a terrific campus, an outstanding faculty, great programs and very good students.”

Basil Clark remembers those pioneering years too. He experienced it from the time he arrived in 1975, and he wrote about them in his 1998 book SVSU: The Early and Formative Years, which examines the university’s first quarter century of history.

“There was opportunity to do things that interested you if you wanted to develop them,” he said.

ADAPTATION

All four retiring faculty members have witnessed a significant shift in the student demographic as well as the technology used to educate them.

“One thing that’s changed is there are far fewer older

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BOB PRATT

GEORGE EASTLAND

JOINED SVSU: 1973

JOINED SVSU: 1969

TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received SVSU House Family Award for Teacher Impact in 2013; helped develop Ryder Center and Gilbertson Hall; from 2008 to 2013, served as director of the India Project for the College of Education, which continues as an exchange program with a private school in Kittur, India.

TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received SVSU’s Landee Award for Teaching Excellence in 1980; helped oversee a large study on cancer treatment on campus in late 1970s and early 1980s; helped develop the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in which the Cardinals now compete.

FUN FACT: Pratt was initially hired as an assistant professor of physical education, intramural sports director and head coach of both the tennis and men’s basketball teams.

He led the basketball team to three GLIAC championships in the 1980s along with four NAIA National Basketball Tournaments.

FINAL REFLECTIONS: “For me, I am most proud of my former students and especially my former student-athletes.”

FUN FACT: During most of his 46-year career, his family lived within walking distance of campus.

In winters, he would use a snow blower to create a pathway from his home to an SVSU entrance and sometimes did the same in summer with a lawnmower.

FINAL REFLECTIONS: “Looking back, I don’t know that there’s much I would have changed. I always say marrying my wife Judy was the No. 1 best decision I ever made. Coming to Saginaw Valley was No. 2.”

students now,” Clark said. He explained that non-traditional students “were catalysts and led discussions” in part because they “had life experience and were confident.”

Sarkar observed a shift in gender over the years.

“In economics and business classes, there has been a significant increase in the number of female students,” he said. “In teaching economics, where relevant, I have related more of my examples to the female population and businesses.”

Some of the four faculty members’ fondest memories involve interaction with students. Often, those mentoring relationships extended outside the classroom.

When one of SVSU’s early football players, a Detroit student-athlete named Johnny Howard, contemplated leaving college because he couldn’t afford housing, the Eastlands offered him a bed in their home.

“When asked if we should find a place for him, Judy never hesitated,” said Eastland, who has served as faculty representative for Athletics for 40 years. “We did it because it was the right thing to do. The three of us learned a lot from each other.”

Sometimes those bonds with students span generations.

“The first time I ever wanted to scold a kid was when he said, ‘Oh gee, my dad had you for chemistry,’” Eastland

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said. “Now I’m waiting to hear ‘my grandpa had you for chemistry.’”

Pratt formed friendships with students that he maintains today. Some eventually became colleagues. Jim Dwyer, executive director of alumni relations, and Josh Ode, assistant dean of the College of Health & Human Services, are among that group.

“My closest friends are, in one way or another, connected to SVSU,” Pratt said. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to interact with so many outstanding people.”

Students kept Sarkar active in the classroom for more than four decades.

“You are always working with bright, active and inquisitive students,” Sarkar said. “They keep you on your toes and keep you young.”

Adapting lesson plans to fit with technology has occasionally proven challenging for these pioneering educators, yet their love of teaching and face-to-face time with students still trumps any technological challenge.

While Eastland was one of the first faculty members to use projection technology as opposed to chalkboards, he admits to being less welcoming of social media as an academic tool.

“There are few things more poorly named than ‘the social

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BASIL CLARK

JOINED SVSU: 1969

JOINED SVSU: 1975

TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received SVSU’s Landee Award for Teaching Excellence in 1986; received SVSU’s Earl L. Warrick Award for Excellence in Research in 2004; was the first chair of the department of economics and was re-elected to the post 24 times.

TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received SVSU House Family Award for Teacher Impact in 1991; received SVSU Professional Continuing Achievement Award in 1991 and 2008; served as president of the SVSU Faculty Association, 1989-91; received Faculty Association’s Faculty Recognition Award for University Service in 2006; delivered annual Rush Lecture in 2013.

FUN FACT: Wrote the 2012 book, The Religion of God — for Peace on Earth, which examines world religions and their effect on humanity. “I am a peace-loving person; hence, I would like this book as my legacy,” Sarkar said.

FINAL REFLECTIONS: “Once in a while students would come to my office and mention that I made a difference in more than one way in their lives.”

network,’” he said. “How social is that? If you want to talk to me, you know where my office is.”

Clark said technology hasn’t diminished the teaching styles of those academics less savvy with it.

“I approach a class much the same as I did when I started,” he said. “It’s, ‘Let me tell you a story and let’s work through this together.’”

WINDING DOWN

For all four retiring faculty members, their 174 years of combined allegiance to SVSU has made closing out their careers a difficult decision.

For Pratt, the move came quickly. He had plans to retire within the next few years but expedited that process when he and his wife, Terry, came across an opportunity to build a home near a son in Charlotte, N.C. Pratt taught his final class at the end of the winter 2015 semester.

Sarkar said a desire to cultivate his interests in fine arts, singing, traveling, reading, writing and enjoying nature led to his decision to step down in December 2014.

Clark’s decision to retire during his 40th year on campus — at the end of the 2015 winter semester — came six years ago when he began to reduce his workload.

FUN FACT: Clark considers his time in 1989 as an exchange professor at Shikoku University in Japan as a “life-changing” experience. “I had a much broader view of the world after that.”

FINAL REFLECTIONS: “I’m very melancholy about retiring. It’s been my whole life. I will miss the people, miss my office and miss just being around the campus.”

“Maybe I’m influenced by the numbers,” he said. “Forty seemed symmetrical to me, and I am 75 years old now. It was a good, numerical time for me.”

Clark may continue working on campus by teaching for the SVSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which offers educational programs and travel opportunities for members 50 years and older.

Eastland also doesn’t plan to disappear completely from the campus he first joined just a few weeks after Neil Armstrong bounced across the surface of the moon. While he will step down from full-time status at the end of the winter semester, he plans to instruct chemistry classes when needed — and when he wants to.

“I’ve talked to friends who have retired, and they’ve said, ‘You’ll know when it’s time,’” Eastland said. “It’s time. I still enjoy what I’m doing, but, more and more, I want to do what I want to do, when I want to do it.”

Four men dedicated to teaching at a place that holds them, and real educational interaction and collaboration, in the highest regard. Thousands of lives taught, shaped, mentored and changed by the likes of professors Eastland, Pratt, Sarkar and Clark, now to live their lives as George, Bob, Sam and Basil. For many SVSU students, they really were the “Fab Four.”

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Kathleen Schachman World traveler now calls SVSU “home”

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athleen Schachman spent decades traveling the globe, either as a nurse practitioner or as an academic teaching others about the nursing profession. Married to a U.S. serviceman, the Michigan native has called Europe and Asia home at various points in her life.

Now she considers SVSU home.

Schachman arrived in August as the institution’s first Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Chair in Nursing, a post she plans to use to pursue her passion projects.

Among those passions is research into postpartum depression among military wives. While Schachman never suffered from the condition, her experiences living on military bases and time spent as a nurse practitioner overseas exposed her to others dealing with PPD. Despite a muchhigher prevalence of the condition among new military mothers as opposed to those in the general population, and despite the fact many military spouses live within walking distance of free medical and professional help on military bases, few seek help.

Schachman, though, wants to help them.

In her research, she found those new mothers were distrustful of the military. One of her solutions involved another passion project: online learning.

“My thought was, why can’t [health professionals] develop some kind of therapy and deliver it online? It’s anonymous and military mothers can access it while the baby is sleeping,” she said. “There are studies that show online therapy is effective.”

Schachman considers herself “an early adopter” of online education and a proponent of enhancing the academic experience for nursing students via virtual patients and virtual hospitals.

She also believes in hands-on learning. One of her first tasks at SVSU involved helping the Bay County Health Department clinic meet its staff needs in part with SVSU faculty and graduate students. The clinic, which opened in January, provides primary care to underserved patients and veterans. Students from several health care disciplines at SVSU are involved in the clinic.

“It’s a very comprehensive and holistic approach,” she said.

“It’s unique to this region.”

Despite living in her 20th house, Schachman says she’s felt at home and at ease in her new job.

“I’ve been very welcomed here,” she said.

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Craig Snook SVSU graphic designer pays tribute to hidden beauty

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hen he is not designing one of the 100 to 150 marketing publications that the Office of University Communications produces each month, Craig Snook, 1986, B.A.; 2002, M.A., devotes time each week to personal artistic expression. At his home in Saginaw where he and his wife Jill raised two sons, Steven and Spencer, Craig works with his hands and his heart, listening to Mozart, starting with one line of paper or paint and patiently waiting for the magic — and the moment — to happen.

The work provides another outlet for the artistic and communication skills this graphic designer honed while earning degrees at SVSU. Craig tries every day to do what he says drives his art and design work, to “step back and see what’s ‘out there,’ even for a moment.” He takes this approach to work ranging from brochures and booklets to posters and postcards to his own creative efforts.

Few artists like to be defined by one work, and no doubt Craig is the same. Yet his “Hidden Forest,” accepted in the 2014 Grand Rapids Art Prize, embodies the “out there.” In the Michigan forest are 18 hidden objects made of shredded, recycled paper that Craig collected for more than five years.

Seeing the beauty in nature — hidden or grand — began for Craig as a child. Each summer, he’d walk with his dad in the woods. He would point out the dew on the grass, the color of the sky, the ripple in the water. “I want viewers to do the same, so ‘Hidden Forest’ encourages them to spend time looking, really seeing what is there. I wanted it to be interactive, but not through electronics.”

By using throw-away paper samples as his medium and taking the time to find beauty in his surroundings, Craig addresses both society’s overreliance on technology and its unquenchable thirst for immediate gratification. “My art is my response. No matter how much society and our lives change, art is a constant.” For himself, and he hopes for his audience, Craig relies on his art to “transport you somewhere. It gives feeling. It can calm you. It can move you.”

Craig also displayed three of his works, including “Hidden Forest,” in the Creative Cardinals exhibition that ran Dec. 10, 2014, through Jan. 17, 2015, at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. And, he is already working on ideas for the 2015 Art Prize, starting again with Mozart, a line of paint and paying attention to the beauty all around.

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SVSU PROFILE

Paul Paeglis Alum helps Ohio families save for college

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ven as a student at Saginaw Township’s Eisenhower High School (now Heritage High School), Paul Paeglis, 1987, B.B.A., knew the wisdom of saving for college. But saving for college was just part of the formula he used as he prepared to enter SVSU in fall 1983. The rest of the formula included living at home, working 20-30 hours a week and obtaining an “Award for Excellence” scholarship.

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It all enabled Paul to attend college without taking on loans and racking up debt.

And though Paul is proud that his undergraduate degree was earned virtually debt-free, he is possibly even more proud that his smart management of his degree’s cost, along with his academic preparation, enabled him to consider going on to graduate school.

He earned his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan.

“I know I received an education at SVSU as strong as

Words of Wisdom

Paul encourages students — and families — to “dream big and be passionate about something.

An SVSU education prepares you to meet the professional challenges you’ll face. What you make of your opportunities is completely up to you.”

anyone else in my M.B.A. program. I truly felt on a level playing field with anyone and everyone there.”

And now, almost three decades later, as the executive director of the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, Paul Paeglis is helping thousands of families have a chance at accomplishing the dream of a college education. He oversees a staff of 35 and manages more than $9.6 billion in investment assets. “What I like best about my job is leading a

team that is passionate about helping families save for college,” Paul said.

Paul looks back at his SVSU experience and proudly acknowledges lessons learned both inside as well as outside the classroom. Working 30 hours a week at an accounting firm while going to college taught Paul time management and prioritization, skills he used to succeed in college and which he uses ably today in his job. “I had to learn to manage the time I needed to commit to work, classes and study groups. That has served me well.”

Prioritization is still important to Paul. “In my job, so many things compete for attention. I need to focus on things that have the most impact, to know where to use my political capital and time to make the biggest difference.”

Now a resident of Hilliard, Ohio, and the father of two children, ages 16 and 14, Paul and his wife, Joann, are aware of how soon their kids will head off to college. And so he is putting his expertise to work in his own family, saving for college in OTTA’s CollegeAdvantage program.

Some lessons last a semester, some last a career, and some last a lifetime.

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SVSU PROFILE

LaToya Peoples Making visions come true

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hether by fate or by coincidence, the part of her job that LaToya Peoples enjoys the most is, well, people.

An event coordinator for The Conference Center at SVSU, Peoples plays a part in planning many of the 16,000 events that take place on campus each year. Whether it’s a wedding or a prom, a conference or a coffee break, she says she pours her heart and soul into each one.

“I absolutely love working with people,” she says. “The best part is they bring me a vision of their event and I get to help make it come true.”

A Saginaw native and resident, Peoples has been helping make those visions come true for the last three years. In the event coordination world, three years is a very long time.

There is no “work week” in event planning, no clocking out at 5 p.m. It’s often 12 or more hours a day. It’s Mondays and Sundays, early mornings and some very late evenings. One moment it might be calming a nervous bride-to-be that all will be beautiful, and the next it’s assuring a corporate meeting planner that all will be efficient. The job is part planner, part counselor, part communicator and coordinator and often, part miracle worker.

Peoples says that her life as an event planner is seldom easy. She says that nimbleness and quick thinking are ways to combat the Murphy’s Law reality that the likelihood of things not going according to plan is a certainty. For Peoples, the long days and the pressures are made even more complicated by her studying for a degree. She expects to graduate from SVSU in 2015 with a B.A., majoring in communications and minoring in business management. She would like to advance her career at a place she’s come to love.

“I never thought I’d stay in the Saginaw area,” she says, “and I never saw myself at a university. The fact I’m here now makes me very proud; I’m just so thankful for the opportunities I’ve had.”

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Dave Rzeszutek Studying other actors offers theatre professor a leveling point

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his is easy,” Dave Rzeszutek remembers thinking to himself. He was a newly minted college graduate who, within a few days of moving to New York City, had just been told he landed a recurring role on the TV soap opera “Days of our Lives.” Though the recurring role never materialized, he did appear on the show a few times. More importantly, his six years working in the Big Apple as an actor (and a waiter and a bartender) prepared him well for his current role as an assistant professor of theatre.

“I’m able to share a lot of my real world experiences with my students and help them learn from some of the mistakes I made,” he said.

Rzeszutek brings more than life lessons to the classroom, much to his students’ benefit. He completed his Master of Fine Arts at Ohio University and has developed professional relationships in the academic and professional realms of theatre.

Since arriving at SVSU in 2009, Rzeszutek has taken an active role in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, the leading theatre organization for U.S. colleges and universities. In January, he was named the sole Michigan recipient of the group’s Faculty Service Award for Region III, which also covers Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

“I think my involvement has made me a better teacher,” Rzeszutek said, “by just listening and seeing other workshops and seeing the different shows come through.

It gives me a leveling point, or something to check against my own work to make sure that something I’m working on is on par with the rest of the region.”

Rzeszutek and his SVSU colleagues have hosted the regional festival multiple times.

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“It really puts us in a national spotlight because a lot of students who may not have heard of SVSU suddenly are here and say, ‘Wow, this university has a lot to offer.’”

That is evident in the increased interest among prospective students, both theatre majors and those seeking to continue their avocation while pursuing a degree in another discipline.

“The caliber of student we’re attracting is becoming higher,” Rzeszutek said.

A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Rzeszutek also capitalized on his contacts there to arrange for SVSU students to work with the professional theater company Road Less Traveled Productions. In November, he will direct a new play, “Safe” by playwright Donna Hoke, that will then be produced in Buffalo in 2016.

“Their people are going to be coming here to SVSU and working on our production with the students,” he said.

“The playwright and artistic director will be here.”

Rzeszutek and his students will then travel to Buffalo to see the play’s professional premiere.

Acting requires playing a character, pretending to be someone else. For Rzeszutek, the committed support he, his colleagues and his students have received at SVSU is anything but an act.

“Pretty much anything that I’ve expressed an interest in pursuing, the university has backed me up and said, ‘Yeah, let’s try it.’ That’s fantastic.

“Faculty members and students from other universities are always shocked that the president of the university comes to see the shows,” he said. “The vice presidents and the president know the students’ names. That just doesn’t happen in other places, and that’s something really special about SVSU. It’s not a façade. It’s the real deal.”

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SVSU PROFILE

Ryan Grondzik Mentors help Saginaw native achieve his dream career

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yan Grondzik, 2008, B.A., often takes a minute or two each day to lean back in his chair and soak it all in. The Saginaw native is a lawyer at the Grand Rapids firm Warner Norcross & Judd and realizes he’s living his dream. For as long as he can remember, he’s wanted to be an attorney.

He just never thought he’d become one.

Grondzik graduated in 2000 from Arthur Hill High School and enrolled at Michigan State University. Two years later, though, his mom had a serious accident, and complications from the ensuing surgery left her in bad shape. Grondzik was needed at home to help take care of his mom and eventually was forced to leave college. He wasn’t sure if he’d ever return.

He spent several years working as a night stocker at a K-Mart to help pay the bills but in 2005 went back to school — to Delta College — with the aim of getting an associate’s degree that would help him find a betterpaying job. While at Delta, his professors recognized his potential and encouraged him to take the next step and enroll at SVSU. “I started out with this short-term plan,” Grondzik said about his return to school, “but a number of people took me under their wing and mentored me. They showed me I could further myself and my education.”

Once he arrived at SVSU, Grondzik majored in economics, this time with a goal of graduating and getting a job at a bank. But just as it happened before, mentors and

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opportunities presented themselves. He applied for and was selected into the 2007-08 class of the Roberts Fellows program and also became involved in the community.

He took a pre-law course with Robert Lane, professor of political science, who encouraged him to take the LSAT and apply to law school. Grondzik said he even received guidance from President Donald J. Bachand, who helped arrange for him to tour law schools across the state.

“It was a huge confidence boost for me to come to a school and have professors and even administrators be so invested in me and my future,” Grondzik said.

With Lane’s guidance, Grondzik scored higher on the LSAT than he imagined he could have and was accepted into the University of Michigan Law School. He interned at Warner Norcross & Judd and received a full-time offer when he graduated with his J.D. in 2011. Today he specializes in labor and employment litigation.

“It feels great to have accomplished my dream,” Grondzik said. “A decade ago I never thought I’d be sitting here. My time at SVSU shaped me into who I am today and helped me develop the skills I needed to succeed in law school and achieve my goals.”

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SVSU PROFILE

Svetlana Sadkoff Determined to make SVSU and the U.S. her home

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vetlana Sadkoff, 2000, M.S.T.P.,* was born in the Ural Mountain region of the former Soviet Union. Growing up, she’d spend countless hours practicing cursive writing. Students had to perfect each curve and angle so everyone could write letters the same way — no exceptions. In the Communist 1970s, there was no room for individuality, not even in penmanship.

She is now an American citizen and enjoys a career as an electrical designer at Lockheed Martin in Colorado Springs, Colo. She’s thousands of miles and thousands of days removed from a life where she had no idea what freedom was, only what it wasn’t.

And she has SVSU to thank for that.

Since she can remember, Sadkoff dreamed of coming to the United States for a chance at the American way of life. In 1986, she earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Russia State Petroleum University; marrying in 1990, she and her husband began working on how to leave the country. They once even considered jumping off a tourist boat and swimming to Turkey.

It was that bad.

“Even though the doors out of my country were opening,” she said, “the doors to the country of our dreams were still closed.”

In the meantime, Sadkoff took a job as an English translator in a tiny town called Zlatoust; no one else wanted the job because the pay was so poor and the travel so far. It was in that role she met a Zeeland, Mich., family that was visiting Russia. They invited her to Michigan and when she arrived they introduced her to Jim Hamrick, who at the time was the assistant director of international programs and director of the English Language Program

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at SVSU. He suggested she consider attending SVSU for graduate school; she was so enamored with the possibility offered at SVSU that she returned to Russia, sold all her belongings to pay for tuition, and moved to the U.S. She came to campus in December 1998.

When she arrived at SVSU, she was amazed by its beauty and first-class facilities — a far cry from the life she was used to, sleeping on a broken cot and living off bread and potatoes. Still, she was scared to death as a Russian woman who spoke broken English and was studying in a traditionally male-dominated field at an American university.

As it turns out, she had nothing to be afraid of.

“I felt intimidated at first but I was able to overcome everything with the help of all the great people at SVSU,” she said. “My classmates and professors were very encouraging.”

One such person was Thomas Kullgren, professor of mechanical engineering, whom she says always took the extra time to be patient with her. Sadkoff also found herself under the wing of Diane Boehm, who at the time was the director of the Writing Center and worked with Sadkoff to improve her writing skills.

“They never just told me how to do it, they’d guide me to the right path,” Sadkoff said about her mentors. “It was new to me, the idea that a professor wasn’t above you but there to coach and empower you.”

Sadkoff graduated from SVSU in May 2000. With less than $6 to their name, she and her husband were granted political asylum in September 2000, allowing them to stay in the U.S. A year later, they packed up and headed to Colorado because a friend told them the mountains would remind them of home.

And though that home remains in Colorado today, she says she’ll always have a special place in her heart for SVSU. “Going to SVSU and being immersed in the culture gave me confidence,” she said. “Without my time at SVSU, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” *Master of Science/Technological Processes, a graduate program available at SVSU from 1998 to 2006.

At home in Colorado.

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FOCUS ON FACULTY

Yu Zou

FOCUS ON FACULTY

Since arriving in the United States in 2007 to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering at the University of Akron, Yu Zou has been determined to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) studies to American students as rigorously as those studies are promoted in his native China.

Zou earned his doctorate in summer 2012 and joined SVSU’s faculty that same fall. In a Q&A, he discussed his commitment to STEM, his new surroundings and who is the better cook at home.

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You grew up in Tianjin, not far from the hustle and bustle of Beijing. Now you live in Saginaw Township. What’s that transition to the American Midwest been like for you?

To be honest, I didn’t have time to feel much about this transition when I first came here. I was too concentrated on my work. If you’re asking now, I would say when my family moved here, everything was much easier. Before that time, I was here alone, even cooking. That was terrible.

“I was surprised by the enthusiasm and real interest in STEM learning. In turn, I realized that I can be a part of a change in how STEM is perceived and learned.”

How do you prepare students for postgraduate studies?

When I give a lecture, I try to present a couple of practical examples of applying this knowledge.

Secondly, I always clarify the purpose of a course so that a student who is particularly interested in that content will give extra attention to the course.

Thirdly, I always give an open invitation to ask me to write a recommendation letter.

What do you think about SVSU’s commitment to STEM initiatives?

There’s a necessity to emphasize the importance of STEM. The concern I’m seeing now is the level of motivation from high school students. Not a lot of high school students are aware of the importance of STEM. There’s no such culture of emphasis here [in the U.S.]. The emphasis is very different in a lot of other countries — especially Asian cultures.

Do you think the university’s commitment to STEM could help change those attitudes?

Absolutely. I think the faculty in STEM also should try to be involved in more and more high school events, or career fairs, and have more cooperation with high school instructors. I’ve attended a couple of high school events. I felt it was very useful. I was surprised by the feedback from the teachers and students.

What surprised you?

I was surprised by the enthusiasm and real interest in STEM learning. In turn, I realized that I can be a part of a change in how STEM is perceived and learned.

Some of your research involves AC/DC motor drives and employs both hardware and software design. Please tell us about your progress in that research.

To see Zou’s response and for a demonstration of his research, view a brief video at:

What do you miss most about home?

My parents, of course, followed by the food. American Chinese food, I’m sorry to say, it’s not cooked enough.

But I don’t miss the big population of a big city.

What do you enjoy most about being in the classroom?

Answering questions is the thing I enjoy most, especially explaining why and where the mistakes are.

I consider this the best way for students to learn.

Without making mistakes, they won’t really learn.

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CATCHING UP WITH ALUMNI

Jeff Janis Following an All-American career at SVSU, Jeff Janis, 2013, B.S., was selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. During the preseason, he caught two passes – both went for touchdowns of more than 30 yards. Janis made the active 53-man roster, dressing for three regular season games.

As a rookie trying to make the Packers, you missed much of training camp because of an outbreak of shingles. How frustrating was that, and how did you handle those few weeks?

That was definitely unexpected. I was in the hospital for a few days, sitting there and thinking, “It was already going to be tough trying to make the team, and now it’s going to be even harder.” When I was able to start going to meetings again, I just had to stay on top mentally. When I was cleared to start practicing, I knew I had to go out there and make some plays, so that’s what I did. I impressed the coaches and ended up making the roster.

You have received a tremendous outpouring of support from SVSU and the greater Tawas community. How has that affected you?

It’s been really great. From people I see back home to everything on social media, it’s been an awesome experience.

People I don’t even really know come up to me and tell me how much it means to them that I’m in the NFL. That’s one of the greatest feelings. In Tawas, these kinds of things don’t really happen too often, so it gives a lot of kids hope. I get a lot of fan mail from people around the whole country who say they follow my career, and they’re really excited about what they think I can do, and really look forward to it.

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Jim Biever/Green Bay Packers

You come from a small town. Green Bay (pop.

105,000) is the smallest NFL city by a wide margin. In terms of your adjustment from college student to professional athlete, has that more “small town” environment made things easier for you?

Green Bay is really a lot like Saginaw. On the main road, there is the mall and all of the restaurants and at the end of that there’s just a big stadium. It’s definitely made it a lot easier, and I’m still able to do a lot of things in Green Bay that I can do at home or in Saginaw.

I can fish and hunt and do all the things I still love to do, so it’s definitely helped a lot.

When quarterback Aaron Rogers was early in his career and backing up Brett Favre, the player who stayed after practice to run routes for Rogers was SVSU’s Ruvell Martin, 2006, B.B.A. Did you know that and has that ever been a topic of conversation?

One of the first things Aaron said to me when I walked by him was: “Who’s the best receiver ever to come out of SVSU?” And I said, “Probably Ruvell Martin.” And that’s when he told me Ruvell was one of his best friends — I had no idea. But I had talked to Ruvell before the whole thing even happened with the Packers, and then I called him after and he told me the same thing, so it was pretty cool.

During the NFL playoffs, the Packers played the Cowboys. Did you get a chance to catch up with your SVSU teammate [Cowboys safety] Jeff Heath?

I went out on the field before the game started and met Jeff and talked to him for a little while. We talked about our times back at SVSU and just kind of caught up a little bit. He’s doing really well, and it was really good to see him.

What goals do you have for yourself for the upcoming off-season and heading into year two?

I’m just going to stick to the same plan I always have: keep working out and keep trying to get better, and hopefully next training camp will be a little bit easier just from knowing and having already done it. I’ll be able to get out there in the pre-season even a little more than I did last year and hopefully showcase what I can do.

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ALUMNA PROFILE

Glastender is a member of The Stevens Center for Family Business at SVSU and “founding family” member of the endowment campaign for the SCFB. Part of the SVSU College of Business & Management, the SCFB accomplishes its mission through outreach to family businesses in the Great Lakes Bay Region, academic education about family business, and research to expand the body of knowledge about the characteristics and best practices of family businesses. Norris adds, “The center is a huge benefit to family businesses in the region.”

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Kimberly (Hall) Norris The Right Place. The Right Time.

The Right Job.

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The Right Place

imberly (Hall) Norris, 1989, B.S.N.; 1998, M.S.N., has enjoyed a 17-year career in human resources and administration at Glastender, the family business. Yet, she considers herself a nurse first, a human resources professional second.

From a young age, Kim knew she wanted to be a nurse but wasn’t entirely certain as a high school senior about how to proceed.

“Put yourself into my 17-year-old brain,” Kim said. “I was the first person in my family to go to college. My parents encouraged, but they really didn’t know how to coach me.”

A graduate of St. Stephens High School in Saginaw, she decided to apply to SVSU. That choice proved to be a good one. “Once I learned what a nursing degree was all about,” Kim said, “I understood that I was in the right place.”

The Right Time

When Kim earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1989, she was already working as an extern at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw.

“I worked in the critical care unit,” Kim said, “and then took a position as a nursing supervisor at a home health care agency.”

Even though employment opportunities in health care were strong, Kim understood the importance of furthering her education.

“I was advancing without having a graduate degree but I really wanted to get my master’s, so I went back to school in 1993.”

Initially, Kim thought she might want to attend another university “to get a different perspective.”

But when the college representative neglected to return calls, Kim decided to “go where I knew I wouldn’t be forgotten” — SVSU. It was another good academic decision, she notes, citing wonderful instructors and an externship at a Mayo Clinic hospital as part of her experience.

The Right Job

In 1998, as Kim was completing her master’s degree, her father asked her to join the family business. Glastender is a leading manufacturer of quality bar equipment and specialty food service products headquartered in Saginaw.

“My dad’s long-time business partner passed away,” Kim explained, “and so he asked me to help out in HR.” While she didn’t intend to stay with the family business long term, Kim ended up finding the right job. She could put her SVSU education, externship experience, and nursing background to good use.

“When I started, we had almost 100 employees and no HR department,” Kim recalled. “I had to build it. Then I was tasked with safety, and I had to build that from the ground up.”

With a nurse’s keen sense of safety and wellness issues, Kim implemented programs in those areas. In fact, Glastender has been certified under the Michigan Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program from Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

“In my role, I look at the whole person, as a nurse would, ” Kim explained. “We try to make this a great place to work. So we involve families and we incorporate things that make work a little more personal.”

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ive alumni have been honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award presented by the SVSU Alumni Association. In addition, the Young Alumni and Future Alumni award recipients were honored at the annual Alumni Celebration, Feb. 20.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an SVSU graduate in recognition of distinguished service and accomplishment in any field of human endeavor that enhances the prestige of the university. The Young Alumni Award recognizes a Cardinal, graduated within five years, who has contributed to student and campus life, has a strong affinity for and connection to SVSU, has been recognized for a strong work ethic and has shown evidence of professional achievement and civic service. The Future Alumni Award is presented to an SVSU student of junior or senior class standing who demonstrates those attributes.

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RICHARD P. NASH

KAREN D. ABBOTT

1988, B.S.M.E.

1979, B.A.

2015 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

2015 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Richard Nash graduated from SVSU in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

In 1988, Rick began working for General Motors Corp. as a project engineer in advanced development. After serving as senior development engineer in Tokyo from 1992 to 1995, he assumed engineering manager duties, first in the Asia Pacific region, then in Europe. In 2001, he was appointed global chief engineer, Steering Columns & I-Shafts. Since 2007, he has served as global product line executive director and chief engineer for Nexteer Automotive’s Steering Columns and Intermediate Shafts business.

With a career spanning 35 years, Karen Herbert-Abbott has served as teacher, administrator and principal; she is presently the elementary school principal at Rutherford Winans Academy in Detroit.

Karen has received many awards, including the Certificate of Outstanding Commitment from the Detroit Board of Education (1995), Professional Growth Award by Teach for America, Spirit of Detroit Award and the 2014 Core Value: Respect & Humility Award by Teach for America. She has been recognized by Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program, and earned a spot on the Outstanding American Teachers National Honor Roll.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from SVSU and a master’s degree in education from Wayne State University. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the National Science Teachers Association and the Metro Detroit Reading Council.

DAVID J. ABBS

PATRICK R. MCINNIS

CARMELLA E. JONES

1983, B.B.A.

1988, B.A.

1981, B.S.N.

2015 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

2015 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS COLLEGE OF ARTS & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

2015 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA CRYSTAL M. LANGE COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

David J. Abbs has been involved in the financial services industry since 1981 and has developed particular expertise in investment management. He graduated from SVSU with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and management in 1983.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region, Dave is involved in numerous community organizations and charitable events. He is a past chair of the Board of Control for SVSU and past chair of the Saginaw Community Foundation Board.

He is a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Fund Specialist and Registered Principal and Investment Advisor Representative with LPL Financial. Dave resides in Saginaw with his wife Kathy, 1989, B.B.A., and son Cullen.

Patrick McInnis graduated from SVSU in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. He first joined the staff of Rock Financial, which later became Quicken Loans, as a loan officer. Rising through the ranks, Patrick was named president of Quicken Loans in 2002. He held that position until 2009, when he was named chief executive officer of Fathead LLC, the industry leader of licensed sports and entertainment graphics. Since assuming that role, Patrick has led Fathead to better financial performance and profitability.

An avid sportsman, Patrick is minority owner in the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball franchise. He has received recognition throughout southeastern Michigan for his contributions to area youth, community and athletic organizations. He and his wife Julie reside in suburban Detroit; they have four children.

The Rev. Carmella Jones is a registered nurse and an American Baptist Churches USA ordained clergywoman. She serves as the director of the Faith Community Nurse Program at Holy Cross Health, Silver Spring, Md., and on the clergy team at University Baptist Church, College Park, Md. In 1981, Carmella earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SVSU; she holds a Master of Arts in community health and wellness promotion and a Master of Divinity degree.

At Holy Cross Health, she works with registered nurses to develop health ministry and faith community nursing practice for a caring ministry that offers hope and healing even in the absence of cure. Carmella approaches the nursing and pastoral care ministries with creative inspiration, wisdom and joy. She also lends her time to the Fetal Infant Mortality Review Panel and serves on the ethics committee at Holy Cross Hospital.

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VALERIE J. ADAMS

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2015 FUTURE ALUMNA CRYSTAL M. LANGE COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Sarah Lockwood graduated from SVSU in May 2010 with her Bachelor of Science in chemistry and with minors in mathematics and biology.

While completing her Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at Michigan State University, Sarah taught undergraduate classes, receiving the Outstanding Teaching Award. She was also awarded the Klomparens Fellowship, the Completion Fellowship and the Analytical Chemistry Babcock Award and Fellowship, as well as the Tony B. Travel Award. Sarah has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and has presented at conferences throughout the United States.

During her time at SVSU, Sarah was regularly on the dean’s and president’s lists, was named the Academic All-American Women’s Lacrosse player in 2008, and was honored as Club Sport Athlete of the Year in 2010.

She received her Ph.D. in December 2014 and is chief technical officer at LifeBlood, a start-up company in East Lansing.

Valerie Adams will graduate from SVSU with honors in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science and a minor in health science.

In August, she will enter Duke University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program.

Valerie is a member of the Student Exercise Science Association and National Residence Hall Honorary. She served on the 2014 SVSU Kinesiology Faculty Search Committee and sits on Forever Red’s board of directors.

Additionally, she is a third-year resident assistant in Pine Grove, works as a group fitness instructor and fitness coordinator for SVSU’s Campus Recreation department and interns at Michigan Extremity Care in Clio, Mich.

At SVSU, Valerie has engaged in an array of research endeavors: as a research assistant on behavioral physical activity intervention targeting older adults; as an author for a grant to fund a project to redefine proper nutritional practices for NCAA collegiate athletes; as a presenter at two Midwest American College of Sports Medicine conferences and at the 2014 National ACSM conference.

Most recently, Valerie has developed a cookbook geared toward athletes and has three manuscripts (two as first author) under review.

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS ALUMNI WITNESS CROWNING OF HOMECOMING ROYALTY In the spirit of homecoming week, Cardinals demonstrated their passion for the university. Tom Sutherland, an economics, finance and international business junior, and Bethany Thrun, a nursing senior, were crowned homecoming king and queen. “The opportunity to represent such an incredible institution with a handsome and talented running mate was a true blessing,” Thrun said. Sutherland shared similar sentiments. “I feel truly blessed to have had this opportunity,” he said. “It just goes to show that … the opportunities are endless.”

Fraternity Phi Kappa Tau was awarded the homecoming trophy. The 2014 Homecoming Court consisted of, from left, Bethany Thrun, Preston Weber, Kyla Kane, Rashed Aldubayyan, Alyssa Fitzgerald, Tom Sutherland, Mimi Marcus, Matthew Walla and Leah Jording.

ALUMNI SURVEY UPDATE Last fall, we asked SVSU graduates to complete an alumni survey so that we might better understand what our graduates do after they leave SVSU. More than 2,300 of you responded, and we thank you. That rich information will help us improve services to alumni and current students.

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Health Care

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ATHLETICS HONORS 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON The Cardinal men’s basketball team welcomed alumni from the 1984-85 team to campus in January, honoring the squad for the 30th anniversary of its GLIAC championship.

Coached by Robert Pratt, the squad went 25-4, with a 15-1 mark in the GLIAC. Three Cardinals earned All-GLIAC honors, with James Preston being named the GLIAC Most Valuable Player and teammates Dan Farley and Mark Oates joining him on the 10-man squad. Farley and teammate Steve Schmok earned All-GLIAC Defensive Team honors.

Farley was also named an NAIA First Team All-American, while Preston was named to the All-American Honorable Mention squad.

Members of the squad are, from left, Steve Schmok, Mike Weber, Larry King, Daniel Bridges (representing his deceased brother, Devaroe Bridges), James Preston, head coach Robert Pratt, Mark Oates, Robert Goggins, Paul Bargardi, athletic trainer David Bertie, Kurt David and Stephen Coleman. Not in attendance from the 1983 squad were Dan Farley, Kirk Croxton, Phil Miller and assistant coaches Bob Wenson and Mark Simons.

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CARDINAL ATHLETES TEACH SKILLS AT COMMUNITY YOUTH DAYS This year, hundreds of children participated in a series of sport-specific clinics at SVSU. The kids in grades K-8 interacted with Coop the Cardinal and with student-athletes representing SVSU’s soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis, football, basketball, baseball and softball teams. The youths received a t-shirt, admission to the contest following the clinic and were entered into a drawing for prizes, including bicycles, college scholarship contributions and official SVSU autographed team gear. Catholic Federal Credit Union sponsors the Community Youth Days, with additional support from Residence Inn, SpringHill and TownePlace Suites of Saginaw, Just for Kids (a charitable foundation of Maier and Associates) and St. Mary’s of Michigan, Field Neurosciences Institute.

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Joshua Howell, junior goalkeeper from SVSU varsity soccer team, works with kids at the Community Youth Days.

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SVSU Dance Team at SVSU men’s basketball vs. Ferris at halftime on January 31, 2015.

GUIDE TO DEGREES 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 in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Education Specialist (Ed.S.) 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.) Master of Science (M.S.) Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.)

Email your alumni news to: alumni@svsu edu.

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1970S

Doris Brown, 1977, B.A., author of The Brown’s System Teaches Etiquette and Social Behavior, was selected for the Who’s Who in the World of Women for 2015.

Theano Pelkey, 1971, B.A., retired teacher for Swan Valley School District, celebrated her 90th birthday on Nov. 4, 2014, with family and friends (pictured below).

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Andrew Barriger, 1988, B.B.A.; 1992, M.B.A., joined North Star Community Credit Union in Cherokee, Iowa, as vice president (pictured below).

Billy Dexter, 1984, B.A., partner, Heidrick & Struggles, Chicago, was selected by the NFL Players Association to serve on a team to tackle domestic violence and other issues facing the league.

Joseph Fifer, 1982, B.B.A., president and CEO of Healthcare Financial Management Association, was named by Modern Healthcare to its 2014 list of the top 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.

Marybeth Frank, 1982, B.B.A., was named a 2014 Saginawian of the Year for her “Remember Me” bears, which she gives to people in need of hope or comfort (pictured below with one of her bears and poems).

Alice Gerard, 1985, B.S.N.; 2006, B.A., announced her retirement in December 2014 from McLaren Bay Region, Bay City, where she served as president and CEO (pictured below).

Craig Bishop, 1985, B.B.A.; 1995, M.B.A., is the community bank president of the Owosso, Mich., Chemical Bank.

Gail Goestenkors, 1985, B.A., former assistant coach for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, joined the SEC Network as commentator and will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in June (pictured below).

Sandra Covaleski, 1989, B.B.A., principal broker of Commercial Equities in Bay City, was appointed by the Commercial Board of Realtors to represent Michigan Commercial Alliance of Realtors on the Michigan Association of Realtors Board of Directors (pictured below).

Greg Heinlein, 1985, B.B.A., previously senior vice president and CFO of ION Geophysical, was named CFO and executive vice president of Nuverra Environmental Solutions in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Theano Pelkey, 1971, B.A.

Sandra Covaleski, 1989, B.B.A.

Alice Gerard, 1985, B.S.N.; 2006, B.A.

Dr. Michael Langworthy, 1984, B.A., and his wife, Alissar (Najd) Langworthy, 1984, B.A., are completing special industrial research projects in the Atlantic Ocean aboard the ocean research vessel Phoenician.

Shelly Marner, 1984, B.A., accepted the position of acting director for the Saginaw County Department of Human Services. She has been working for the department for 27 years (pictured below).

Sandra Niedergall, 1985, B.A., was hired as associate athletic director for compliance at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (pictured below).

Robert Stephens, 1985, B.B.A., tied for 4th place at the 69th Senior Southern Ohio PGA championship at Sycamore Creek Country Club, Ohio.

He played in the PGA Senior Professional National Championship in November 2014.

Gary McMall, 1983, B.B.A., joined the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Michigan Real Estate team as a realtor (pictured below).

Shelly Marner, 1984, B.A.

Gary McMall, 1983, B.B.A.

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Wayne Barber, 1993, M.B.A., has been appointed to vice president and commercial banking regional manager of PNC Financial Services Group Inc. in the Saginaw region (pictured left).

Wayne Barber, 1993, M.B.A.

Jill Bigelow-Tobey, 1990, B.A., was inducted into the third Hall of Fame class for Greenville, Mich., High School on Sept. 12, 2014.

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Wendy Cruz, 1993, B.A., took the position of comptroller at the headquarters of Mid-Valley Insurance, Saginaw, in October 2014 (pictured left).

Wendy Cruz, 1993, B.A.

Dawn Deisig, 1991, B.A., assistant volleyball coach at Gaylord Middle School, became the new writing specialist at North Ohio and South Maple elementary schools in Gaylord, Mich., in September 2014 (pictured left).

Kenton Kraatz, 1999, B.A., a former SVSU football player, became the new StandishSterling (Mich.) Panthers football coach.

Marybeth Laisure, 1993, B.A., director of Michigan Hunger Solutions, Bay City, was hired as United Way of Bay County executive director (pictured left).

Dawn Deisig, 1991, B.A.

Trina Rushing, 1997, B.A., was named library director at the Henderson County Public Library in Hendersonville, N.C. (pictured left, below).

Michael Sullivan, 1998, B.A.; 2000, M.A.T., director of enrollment for the adult degree program at Northwood University, Midland, participated in the 2014 Leadership Midland Class.

Marybeth Laisure, 1993, B.A.

Roselyn Nekervis, 1991, B.A.; 1996, M.A.T., English as a second language educator for Midland Public Schools, was selected as an honored member of Covington Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry.

Kevin E. Moore, 2001, B.A.; 2007, M.Ed.

Laurie Pritchard, 1999, M.A.T.; 2007, Ed.S.

Two SVSU alumni have been selected for the prestigious Gerstacker Fellowship Program I. Kevin E. Moore, 2001, B.A.; 2007, M.Ed., assistant principal at Swan Valley High School, and Laurie Pritchard, 1999, M.A.T.; 2007, Ed.S., principal at Jack Harvey Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools, are part of the 2015 cohort of 12 Gerstacker Fellows, nominated by their school districts and selected on the basis of past academic, service and professional experience and their potential for excellence in leadership.

The Gerstacker Fellowship I was established through a $1.5 million endowment from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation of Midland to develop educational leaders throughout Michigan.

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Brian Wilson, 1994, B.A., joined CrossRoads Counseling Ministries, Frankenmuth, as a counselor specializing in personal finance and family budget planning.

Trina Rushing, 1997, B.A.

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David Adams, 2003, M.Ed.

Jamie Hales, 2002, B.A.; 2005, M.E.d.

Brittany Griffin, 2008, B.S., received her Ph.D. in global infectious disease from Georgetown University in October and will be completing her postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Iowa.

Jamie Hales, 2002, B.A.; 2005, M.E.d., 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher at E.F. Rittmueller Middle School, Frankenmuth, received the Social Studies Middle School Teacher of the Year Award from the Michigan Council for the Social Studies. She was honored on Nov. 7, 2014, in Lansing (pictured above, left).

Rachel Aultman, 2001, B.S.N.; 2012, M.S.

John Klinger, 2007, M.Ed.

Sarah Hayes, 2003, B.A., was promoted to senior graphic designer at Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice, Troy, Mich.

Laura Janson, 2003, B.S., was promoted in January 2015 to employee benefits analyst for Tri-Star Trust Bank, Midland.

Clayton Johnson, 2004, B.S., SVSU Alumni Association board member, was elected in January 2015 into the membership of Braun Kendrick law firm, Saginaw, where he will focus on business and corporate law.

Meagan Muladore, 2009, B.A.

Kevin Rogner, 2009, B.P.A.

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David Adams, 2003, M.Ed., in October 2014 was appointed athletic director and activities coordinator at Swan Valley Public Schools, Saginaw (pictured above).

Suzanne Kape, 2008, M.S., was inducted into Battle Creek’s Harper High School 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 10, 2014. At Harper Creek she was a two-year varsity player in basketball, earning All-City honors; four-year varsity member in track; three-time state qualifier and city champ in high jump and discus; four-year varsity volleyball player, earning All-City and All-Region honors three times.

Jill Allardyce, 2006, M.A., completed her three-year term in February 2015 as president of the American Advertising Federation – Great Lakes Bay Region.

John Klinger, 2007, M.Ed., was hired in December 2014 by the Tawas Area Schools Board of Education as principal for Clara Bolen Elementary School (pictured above, left).

Rachel Aultman, 2001, B.S.N.; 2012, M.S., was appointed in August 2014 to the position of director of care management at MidMichigan Health, Midland (pictured above).

Daniel Laabs, 2001, Teacher Certification, manager of Midland County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, participated in the 2014 Leadership Midland Class.

Ashton Bortz, 2008, B.A., former senior legislative assistant for U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, now serves as the district director for U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar.

Matthew LaFleur, 2003, B.A., former quarterback for the SVSU Cardinals, has joined the Atlanta Falcons football team as quarterbacks coach.

Matthew Markey, 2006, B.A., was recently appointed executive director at Camp Neyati, Lake Station, Mich.

Diane Middleton, 2004, M.A., director of community programs at the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, was elected to serve a six-year term on the Delta College Board of Trustees. Her term began Jan. 1.

Meagan Muladore, 2009, B.A., foreign language teacher at Heritage High School, was profiled in the Saginaw News and on MLive in October 2014.

The article reported how Meagan uses her personal experiences to inform and enlighten her students (pictured below, left with service dog Link).

Kelly Nelson, 2004, B.A., graphic designer at ClearRiver Advertising & Marketing, Midland, participated in the 2014 Leadership Midland class.

Leslie Perry, 2007, M.A., engagement director of the Greater Midland Community Center, participated in the 2014 Leadership Midland Class.

Jan Poppe, 2001, M.A., retired in August 2014 from her position as director of branding and marketing support with SVSU’s Office of University Communications.

Kevin Rogner, 2009, B.P.A., CPA for Plante & Moran PLLC was recently promoted to an associate of the firm’s Flint office (pictured left).

Chris Sain Jr., 2007, B.S.W., director of student success and retention at Grand Rapids Community College, was honored in October in the 2014 Grand Rapids Business Journal, 40 under Forty.

Adam Schihl, 2005, M.Ed.; 2011, E.D.S., Clawson School District athletic director, assumed duties as the Clawson Middle School principal beginning with the 2014-15 school year (pictured below).

Adam Schihl, 2005, M.Ed.; 2011, E.D.S.

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Bridget Sobek, 2009, B.A., was hired to serve in 11th District Michigan U.S. Rep. Dave Trott’s congressional office staff as legislative assistant in Washington, D.C. Kurt Sutton, 2005, M.Ed., was honored on Oct. 16, 2014, in Washington, D.C., by the National Association of Elementary School Principals for being named to the 2014 Class of National Distinguished Principals.

Glynis Talley, 2011, B.A., passed the Michigan Bar Exam in early January, becoming an associate attorney of the Braun Kendrick law firm in Saginaw.

Matthew A. Tate, 2002, B.A., was the winner of a Microsoft Surface 2 Tablet, which was given away as part of the 2014 alumni survey promotion. Matthew owns Cartridge World, Saginaw (pictured below).

Ryan Tarrant, 2000, B.A., is now serving as chief of staff for 4th District Michigan U.S. Rep.-elect John Moolenaar. He previously served as district director for U.S. Representative Dave Camp.

Leslie Travis, 2008, B.A., former English teacher for Rhea County High School, Tenn., is now with the River Valley Adult Education program in Tennessee (pictured below).

Debra Wilton, 2008, M.A.T., principal at Landmark Academy’s middle and high school, Kimball, Mich., assumed the duties of superintendent of the charter school in September 2014 (pictured below).

Samantha Dinnan, 2013, B.A., was hired as a 6th grade science teacher for Oscoda Public Schools, Mich.

Aaron Wirsing, 2001, B.B.A., vice president finance and reporting at Isabella Bank, Mount Pleasant, graduated from the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Brianne Donaldson, 2011, B.S., graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in May 2014. She has accepted a position with Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Ga. (pictured below).

Ina Yoon, 2003, B.A., solo pianist, performed at the Flint Institute of Music for the Flint School of Performing Arts on September 19, 2014.

Jennifer Dore, 2012, B.B.A., accepted a position in January as corporate account executive for the Great Lakes Loons baseball team in Midland (pictured below).

Courtney Douponce, 2013, M.B.A., was promoted to commercial loan officer at the Saginaw branch of Wildfire Credit Union.

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Jordan Aldrich, 2012, B.B.A., human resource generalist at Quad/Graphics, participated in the 2014 Leadership Midland class.

Phylicia Allen, 2012, B.S.W., project manager for a diversity initiatives project in the school of social work at University of Michigan, helps students understand the importance of going to school and building a career (pictured below).

Jared Bruner, 2013, B.S., recently joined Yeo & Yeo computer consulting, Midland, as a software developer.

Jeffrey Domagala, 2011, B.A., coordinator for Leadership Initiatives at Pace University, New York, had his article “Why I am Here” published on the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education blog (pictured below).

Joshua Fleming, 2013, B.A., is serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, South Africa, as an HIV/AIDS community health educator (pictured below).

Nola Garcia, 2011, B.A., joined Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP’s corporate department in Detroit in September 2014 as an attorney (pictured below).

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Brianne Donaldson, 2011, B.S.

Jeffrey Domagala, 2011, B.A.

Leslie Travis, 2008, B.A.

Phylicia Allen, 2012, B.S.W.

Jennifer Dore, 2012, B.B.A.

Joshua Fleming, 2013, B.A.

Nola Garcia, 2011, B.A.

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Jesse Vollmar, 2011, B.S., and Bradley Koch, 2011, B.S.

Heidi McGraw, 2014, B.S.W.

Christine Sagert, 2010, M.Ed.

Nicole Paquette, 2014, B.A.

Logan Schuiteman, 2014, B.A.

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Ashley Meyer, 2013, B.S. (center)

Ashley Meyer, 2013, B.S., is an 8th grade pre-algebra teacher at Bullock Creek, Mich., Middle School and a Dow Corning Foundation Fellow. This educational outreach program is a partnership between the Dow Corning Foundation and SVSU and is designed to increase interest in STEM studies amongst regional middle and high school students (pictured above).

Scott Reynolds, 2013, M.Ed., became the principal for Pied Piper School in Alpena, Mich., beginning with the 2014-15 school year.

Heidi McGraw, 2014, B.S.W., joined the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan skill development program as an employment training specialist (pictured left).

Christine Sagert, 2010, M.Ed., serves as principal of St. Linus Catholic School for preschool through 8th grade in Dearborn Heights, Mich., (pictured left).

Amanda O’Keefe, 2012, B.A., was hired as 3rd grade teacher at Grayling Elementary School, Mich.

Logan Schuiteman, 2014, B.A., was awarded a highly competitive scholarship from the National Health Service Corps. It covers two years of tuition and costs while she attends dental school at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (pictured left).

Nicole Paquette, 2014, B.A., communications manager at the Community Foundation of the Holland Zeeland, Mich., Area, was recognized at the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids Leadership Awards on Nov. 13, 2014 (pictured left).

Brenda Poe-Finkbeiner, 2013, M.B.A., since October 2014 has been owner of Color Glo International, a franchise that specializes in the repair and restoration of damaged vinyl, leather and upholstery commonly found in automobiles, boats, restaurants and other seating venues.

Danielle Rohac, 2010, B.A., was promoted to marketing associate and social media manager at Tri-Star Trust Bank, Saginaw.

Jesse Vollmar, 2011, B.S., and Bradley Koch, 2011, B.S., obtained another $10 million investment from an influential group of venture capitalists for FarmLogs in 2015. FarmLogs is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. (pictured above).

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Caitlin Chojnacki, 2011, B.S., with Grant Caserta, 2012, B.B.A.; 2013, M.B.A.

Amanda Grekowicz, 2010, B.A.

Ali Iseler, 2014, B.B.A.

Anna RuthLynn Becker

Laura Jaime, 1999, B.S.N.

Cheryl Mapes, 2011, M.S.O.T.

Ashley Pfenninger, 2005, B.A., with Matthew Tiede, 2005, B.P.A.

Aleece Tomlinson, 2013, B.S.M.E.

Amanda Peterson, 2014, B.S.N.

BABY CARDINALS Susan Becker, 1996, B.S.N.; 2009, M.S.N.; 2013, F.N.P., and her husband Mike welcomed their second child, Anna RuthLynn Becker on Oct. 7, 2014.

WEDDINGS Grant Caserta, 2012, B.B.A.; 2013, M.B.A., is engaged to marry Caitlin Chojnacki, 2011, B.S., on May 9 in Lapeer, Mich., (pictured above).

OBITUARIES

Amanda Grekowicz, 2010, B.A., married Jim Hallock on April 18, 2015, (pictured above).

Jill Byelich, 2001, B.A., Sept. 2, 2014

Ali Iseler, 2014, B.B.A., married Jordan Ruthko, on April 11, 2015, (pictured above).

Laura Jaime, 1999, B.S.N.; 2010, M.S.N., married Joshua Brown on Sept. 9, 2014, (pictured above).

Cheryl Mapes, 2011, M.S.O.T., is engaged to marry John Bonham.

They reside in New York, N.Y., (pictured above).

Stephanie Paine, 2007, B.A., married Onur Yazicigil on June 20, 2014, in Ankara, Turkey. They reside in Istanbul, Turkey.

Nathaniel Calhoun, 1973, B.A., Jan. 5, 2015 Margaret Fleishmann, 1976, M.A.T., Dec. 15, 2014 Timothy Gaul, 1985, B.B.A., Dec. 5, 2014 Barbara Gewirtz, 1997, B.B.A., Sept. 13, 2014 Gerilyn Meyer, 2001, B.A., Dec. 12, 2014 Patricia Mosier, 1986, B.S., Oct. 11, 2014 Carlene Newvine, 1986, B.S.W., Sept. 29, 2014

Amanda Peterson, 2014, B.S.N., is engaged to marry Evan Toyzan in June in Rochester Hills, Mich., (pictured above).

Ashley Pfenninger, 2005, B.A., married Matthew Tiede, 2005, B.P.A., on Nov. 1, 2014, in Grand Rapids (pictured above).

Paula Schoen, 1977, M.A.T., Aug. 9, 2014 Ethel Schreader, 1997, M.A.T., Nov. 24, 2014 Tricia Whitfield, 1987, B.A., Dec. 23, 2014

Aleece Tomlinson, 2013, B.S.M.E., is engaged to marry William Kreiner on May 16. They reside in Midland (pictured above).

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SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT SUCCESS

Rashed Aldubayyan Graduating in May 2015, computer information systems major and international student Rashed Aldubayyan has made the most of his time at SVSU. Arriving on campus in fall 2010 from his native Saudi Arabia, Rashed barely understood English. Yet through hard work and determination, he was able to complete the English Language Program and begin his university studies in winter 2012.

As he began his university studies, Rashed decided that though his concentrated efforts were of an academic nature, he wanted to experience more of university life. He joined Sigma Pi and though he loved the networking and camaraderie, he felt that he needed to re-focus on classes.

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campus as an orientation leader. Though frightened at the thought of talking to people, he persisted and was hired.

He thinks that experience boosted his confidence and reinforced his desire to be more engaged in student life. He rejoined Sigma Pi and joined Forever Red and the Student Association. In May 2014, he accepted the position of ombudsman of the Student Association, becoming the first international student to become an S.A. officer.

Rashed now feels that getting involved in out-of-class activities has actually helped him succeed in class. He notes that he has become comfortable making presentations, leading groups and offering ideas. Rashed’s goal is to obtain his master’s degree and become a certified project manager in the information technology field.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

These updates highlight students who have been featured in previous issues of Reflections

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Jessica Asaro In the fall 2014 issue of Reflections, we shared with our readers a profile on Jessica Asaro, 2014, B.S.N., and the recognition she received at the Global Science and Technology’s worldwide nursing conference for the “Best Student Paper.”

We’ve heard from Jess, pictured left with Professor of Nursing Marcia Shannon, that she recently completed the New Graduate Nursing Academy for Medical-Surgical Nursing through Cone Health in Greensboro, N.C., and is working at Wesley Long Hospital on an intermediate urology floor. “I love my job,” Jess said. “I enjoy making a difference in people’s lives every time I go to work. I am really enjoying meeting and getting to know so many different kinds of people! Post-grad has been so rewarding so far!”

Rosalie Stackpole In summer 2014, business major Rosalie Stackpole was one of 1,000 summer interns for Quicken Loans.

So impressive was she that Quicken Loans asked that she recruit other SVSU students; to that end, she became a campus ambassador at SVSU for Quicken Loans. Rosalie, who is also a member of the selective SVSU Vitito Global Leadership Institute and Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, will graduate in May 2015.

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PROPELLING THE UNIVERSITY FORWARD

Like building a business and effective philanthropy, building a university also requires a lot of creativity, attention to trends and awareness of the employment market. It also helps to have the support and trust of constituents. In the case of SVSU, that includes those in the region we serve.

That support is helping propel SVSU into the future, creating an environment that is mutually beneficial for the university and for the region.

The university’s current fundraising campaign, Talent. Opportunity. Promise.

“Effective philanthropy requires a lot of time and creativity — the same kind of focus and skills that building a business requires.” — Bill Gates

The Campaign for SVSU, is the most ambitious fundraising effort in the university’s history, not only for its $25 million fundraising goal, but also for the philosophical goal of attracting support that would reap long-term benefits for SVSU students as well as the broader community and region.

The campaign has met both goals. To date, $26.2 million has been committed, resulting in the creation or enrichment of 300 funds, 63 new endowments and 195 new scholarships. Through this campaign, SVSU has solidified its position as a

critical regional resource and partner to many leading organizations. In reaching our financial goal, we have demonstrated the faith our donors have in our ability to be thoughtful stewards of these critically important gifts. In exceeding our goal, we demonstrate our commitment to do all we can for our students, never believing there is a threshold of support that suggests that need and opportunity ever ends. Every new dollar offers new possibilities for students with dreams of a better life.

A STEM EDUCATION HUB

Through the Talent. Opportunty. Promise. campaign, more than $8 million has been committed to support STEM@SVSU. STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — education is widely considered a cornerstone of the future economic health of our nation. This support is, in many ways, helping shape the future of SVSU. SVSU, in turn, is helping shape the future of the region.

Reflections spoke with a student, professor, community supporter and two administrators who are involved with the educational and economic strategic initiatives that the STEM gifts support:

Marissa Dobulis, SVSU sophomore chemistry major, College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Deborah Huntley, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs/ former dean of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology

David S. Karpovich, Ph.D., H.H. Dow Endowed Chair of Chemistry/professor of chemistry/ director of the Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute

Linda Sims, executive director of public affairs, Consumers Energy, former chair of SVSU Board of Control, and SVSU Foundation Board member

Carolyn Wierda, executive director of STEM@SVSU and former assistant dean of the College of Education

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It can be difficult for people outside of SVSU to see the need for or value of private support. What does private support do that regular funding does not?

Deborah Huntley: The private support provided through the Talent.

Opportunity. Promise. campaign is making a tremendous difference in the experiential learning opportunities at SVSU, particularly in undergraduate research.

Linda Sims: These [private] gifts enable SVSU to leverage other dollars, to strengthen good programs and provide them with some long-term sustainability.

Consumers Energy supported STEM initiatives at SVSU because they address a key challenge faced by the company, the region and the state — developing the educated workers that will become the employees we need tomorrow.

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Approximately $8 million was contributed for STEM. Can you talk about that impact?

Deborah Huntley: While much of the funding was specifically for STEM, it’s defined very broadly, and that’s important for a few reasons.

First, STEM encompasses many disciplines. Altogether, about 35 percent of SVSU students are engaged in some STEM field. Second, a lot of the funding from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation gift was restricted to STEM, but that enabled us to use our other funding to support additional undergraduate research at a higher and broader level.

David Karpovich: Private funding tends to help us with things that need to be done without putting a

lot of restrictions on it. For instance, getting younger students interested in science is really important right now, for students and for industry. The Dow Science and Sustainability Education Center is largely focused on bringing kids into the fold of science; that’s the main goal, and we can concentrate on that goal without adding layers and complication.

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Is STEM@SVSU only about research?

Deborah Huntley: Research is just one element of SVSU’s comprehensive STEM offering. In addition, we have developed outreach programs, like the Dow Corning Foundation Fellows/ SVSU Community STEM Partnership, the Dow Science and Sustainability Education Center and the Consumers Energy Engineering Talent Development Program. We also have STEM ambassadors and STEM coaches, as well as the SVSU Regional Mathematics & Science Center. Through these programs, and others, we’re working directly with kids and teachers in the schools to strengthen STEM education at the pre-college level. Our goal is to foster interest in and improve attitudes toward learning science and to strengthen the science and math education in the K-12 school system.

Carolyn Wierda: Through our many initiatives, SVSU is collaborating and enhancing our relationships with external partners. It’s critically important for the university to take a lead in STEM because of the needed workforce pipeline for the region’s economy.

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How do SVSU students and faculty benefit from these initiatives?

Undergraduate students who engage in research with faculty — here, in a science lab with Tami Sivy, associate professor of chemistry — learn skills that are crucial to success.

Deborah Huntley: Certainly, it’s a very attractive thing for faculty, where structures are in place so they can continue research.

For students, undergraduate research helps them learn skills that are crucial to success, things like independent research, critical thinking, analytical skills.

David Karpovich: At SVSU, all our STEM initiatives give undergraduate students experiences that are typically reserved for graduate students at other institutions. When students tour SVSU and ask about experiences, I tell them that all students get to work in the lab (Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute). They get to do real research, and what they do matters. And they’re better prepared for graduate school or careers.

Marissa Dobulis: Working in the Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute and on other projects, I have learned what real research is like: finding or writing a procedure, collecting data, and finding trends between events and results. I have learned techniques and used equipment that many students would not get to use for years.

It has opened my eyes to all the opportunities there are

in science, from research to policy to education. Working in the lab has made me much more confident in my abilities. I recognize problems rather than just mindlessly recording the data, and I can then go on to fix the problems.

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How do these initiatives benefit the community outside SVSU? Deborah Huntley: The outreach pieces have a community engagement facet.

For instance, the Dow Science & Sustainability Education Center will soon have a mobile STEM lab that will visit schools and allow people to bring water samples to test water quality in a number of different ways.

In addition to providing K-12 teachers and students an actual lab experience, we can provide information to the community.

If we know where samples come from, we can start to map out water quality throughout Saginaw Bay watershed in ways we wouldn’t be able to otherwise. In that way, it’s a citizen science effort, and we can share data with the region, similar to what we do with the Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute.

David Karpovich: The community appreciates our efforts and knows that we are

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Q&A here for the long term. Through the Saginaw Bay Environmental Sciences Institute, for example, SVSU works with many partners who are likewise dedicated to serving the region. Our research is designed to help drive improvements in the region, and we’ll then share that research and talk about the results.

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There was a great deal of collaboration between SVSU and the funders to develop STEM programs. What was that process like?

Linda Sims: SVSU was very receptive to meeting with us, listening to our interests and tailoring a [funding] request that fit our mutual needs. We appreciate SVSU’s flexibility and willingness to work together, helping us achieve our internal goals while supporting their own programs and the region’s needs at the same time.

Deborah Huntley: The process of working with corporate and foundation partners was an extremely positive experience. All of our partners made suggestions about the programs, and we listened carefully to what they had to say because their input has helped us have a bigger impact in the region.

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Has the creation and expansion of STEM initiatives at SVSU impacted the way you think about SVSU’s value as a university and about its future viability?

Carolyn Wierda: I have always felt that SVSU serves the region in a major leadership role, and our involvement in STEM and support of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance STEM Impact Initiative is evidence of our interest in talent development for the economic future of the region.

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Officials from the Consumers Energy Foundation presented a check to SVSU Sept. 26., to support academic programs with an emphasis on adding engineering talent to the STEM pipeline. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Andrew Chubb, interim dean of the College of Science Engineering & Technology; Dennis Dobbs, vice president of generation engineering & services at Consumers Energy; Linda Sims, executive director of public affairs at Consumers Energy; Deborah Huntley, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Donald Bachand, president; and Andrew Bethune, executive director of the SVSU Foundation.

Linda Sims The amount of support SVSU received from foundations demonstrates a recognition and value of what SVSU is doing for STEM, for students and for the Great Lakes Bay Region. SVSU is a STEM leader and provides a critically important pipeline for talent.

Deborah Huntley: Having affiliations with partners like The Dow Chemical Company, the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Dow Corning and Consumers Energy lends the university credibility that is immediately recognized, and it will help us recruit highachieving students and faculty.

We think these initiatives will help enhance our academic reputation.

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As a student involved in STEM programs, what have you learned about yourself or others?

Marissa Dobulis: Before I came to SVSU, I had no idea of the impact of even small actions; I assumed research was always about the big things. By working with the optimization

over $8 million

STEM has been

committed to support STEM@SVSU

development model project in particular, I’ve learned that even something as simple as tilling a field differently can significantly change the environmental effect. I see the relationships between cause and effect much more clearly, and I realize that improving the condition of the surrounding areas can be really simple if everyone works together. I’ve learned that most people just want to help and are more than willing to make little changes for the greater good.

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Many of the STEM programs are still new and unfolding. What are your impressions so far?

Linda Sims: SVSU is taking a leadership role in this space, which is both needed and appreciated.

SVSU’s efforts to be inclusive among many different industries and interests is appealing.

David Karpovich: It’s exciting to see how much we can do, both for our students and for the community. The collaborations and partnerships we’ve developed have expanded the opportunities for research and for sharing meaningful information. I think we’ll see the benefits for years.

CARMONA FAMILY OFFERS CHALLENGE MATCH

Scott Carmona, 1981, B.S., discusses development of this year’s Formula SAE race car with members of the Cardinal Racing team in the Scott L. and Nancy M. Carmona Family Performance Racing Lab at SVSU. Carmona’s challenge gift is designed to support opportunities for students to enrich their academic experiences inside and outside the classroom. Sharing the group’s plans for the car are, from left, Zach Haveraneck, mechanical engineering major from Trenton; Ethan Patterson, accounting major from Bad Axe; Carmona; Clayton Piechowiak, mechanical engineering major from Bay City; and Justin Dolane, 2014, B.S.; and, in foreground, John Rye, a mechanical engineering major from Dearborn.

If SVSU alumni collectively contribute $250,000 to SVSU by Aug. 15, 2015, Scott Carmona, 1981, B.S., and his family will match it with a gift to their endowment. The Carmona Family Alumni Challenge kicks off the final phase of Talent. Opportunity. Promise. The Campaign for SVSU. Scott Carmona said the family has offered the match because they want alumni to know the importance of their role in supporting current and future SVSU students.

The Carmona family has strong ties to SVSU. Scott and his wife, Nancy, have been loyal supporters for nearly 30 years, and Scott is a member of the SVSU Board of Control and the SVSU Foundation Board of Directors, and is a past member of the SVSU Board of Fellows. Both their son, Ryan, and his wife, Amanda (Mandy, née Schick), graduated in 2008, Ryan with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Mandy

with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Ryan’s brother, Eric, will graduate in December with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

“SVSU was so important for our family and for many other alumni,” Scott Carmona said. “The personal interactions with faculty set SVSU apart from other universities, and it helped shape me. I want today’s students — and students years down the road — to have the same opportunity to realize their potential.”

Contributions to scholarship funds help our students and SVSU in many ways explained SVSU President Donald J. Bachand.

“Private support helps provide opportunities for our students that enrich their academic experience and prepare them for successful careers,” he said. “The generosity of our alumni and friends also helps SVSU recruit students and reduce the cost of their education

— and the success of our students is our number one goal.”

Two years after the Talent.

Opportunity. Promise. campaign was launched to the public, it now enters its final phase with this last appeal to all SVSU alumni.

“Our alumni and friends have responded very generously to our campaign,” said Andrew J. Bethune, executive director of the SVSU Foundation. “We know that alumni support is critical for the future vitality of our university, and we are grateful for the Carmona family’s generous offer. We encourage SVSU alumni to take advantage of this opportunity to add their names to the register of those who are making a lasting difference in the future of this university, this region, this state, and beyond, through support of SVSU.”

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REPORT OF ANNUAL GIVING FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear Friend:

OFFICERS Chair - John D.L. Humphreys First Vice Chair - Donald J. Bachand Second Vice Chair - Andrew D. Richards Secretary - Linda L. Sims Treasurer - James G. Muladore Immediate Past Chair - K.P. Karunakaran, M.D. Executive Director - Andrew J. Bethune DIRECTORS • David J. Abbs • Mary Anne Ackerman • James A. Barcia • Janet M. Botz • Luis G. Canales • Scott L. Carmona • John A. Decker • David R. Gamez • Richard Goedert • Deborah R. Huntley • Lori J. Jurgens • Wendy D. Kanar

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

John E. Kessler Jeffrey T. Martin Dominic Monastiere Terence F. Moore Debasish Mridha, M.D. Thomas J. Nellenbach Kimberly A. Norris Francine Rifkin Vicki L. Rupp Herbert A. Spence, III Michael E. Watson Rajkumari M Wiener Jerome L. Yantz

INTRODUCING THE NEW FOUNDATION CHAIR & BOARD MEMBERS John D.L. Humphreys’ two-year term as chair of the SVSU Foundation Board began in September 2014.

Humphreys is an attorney with Humphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P.C., in Saginaw.

The SVSU Foundation elected five new board members, whose terms began in December: • Mary Anne Ackerman, 1990, M.Ed., superintendent of the Frankenmuth School District • Janet M. Botz, 1974, B.A., owner of Botz Communications Consulting, Suamico, Wis. • Wendy D. Kanar, attorney with Poznak Dyer Kanar Garchow PLC, Midland • Thomas J. Nellenbach, 1990, B.B.A., director of Eaton’s global market intelligence and communications, Troy • Rajkumari M Wiener, 1973, B.S., founding attorney, RWC Advocacy, Lansing

Over the past few years, news from the SVSU Foundation has revolved mainly around the Talent.

Opportunity. Promise. campaign. With a goal of $25 million, this was SVSU’s most ambitious campaign to date, and I’m very pleased that we have not only met but exceeded our goal.

As of Feb. 28, the campaign had garnered $26.2 million, including $8 million to support STEM @ SVSU. As we’ve heard and seen in the news, careers in STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — offer great potential, yet fewer students in the U.S. — and Michigan — are pursuing those fields. The outpouring of support for STEM from our partners in the private sector speaks to donor confidence in SVSU’s ability to prepare students and help train teachers in the broader community for these essential disciplines.

While we’ve met our campaign goal, the campaign isn’t quite complete. Alumnus Scott Carmona, 1981, B.S., and his family have launched the Carmona Family Alumni Challenge, which promises a dollar-for-dollar match if alumni collectively donate $250,000 to SVSU before Aug. 15.

As the Foundation winds down the Talent. Opportunity. Promise. campaign, it will continue to move forward with its strategic plan. Last summer, the Foundation’s staff and board engaged in strategic planning to more closely align the goals of the Foundation with those of the university. Priorities for the campaign include scholarships, internships for students, community engagement, and athletics.

Today’s college recruitment landscape is more competitive than ever, and SVSU must continue to distinguish itself locally and globally. Private support enables the university to provide the type of experience that attracts students. From undergraduate research opportunities to service learning and community engagement, from professional development to excellence in athletic events and cultural programming, private support makes SVSU a highly valuable resource.

During 2014, more than 2,600 individuals and organizations demonstrated their confidence in SVSU through their financial support. We are grateful to them, for they will help us do more for our students and our community.

Thank you.

John D.L. Humphreys

LIFETIME GIFT CLUBS: $100,000 OR MORE RECOGNIZING DONORS WHOSE LIFETIME GIFTS TO THE UNIVERSITY TOTAL $100,000 OR MORE

SVSU FOUNDERS $1 MILLION AND ABOVE Allen Foundation, Inc. Roberta (Bobbe) Allen* Frank N. Andersen Foundation Ned* & Dorothy “Honey”* Arbury Jan Botz ’74 & Tom Lippert, Jr. The Dow Chemical Company Foundation The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Dr. & Mrs. E. Malcolm Field Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Rhea E. Miller*/Rhea E. Miller Trust The Bernard Osher Foundation Ronald A. Schlicker* The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation

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ALTRUIST $500,000.00 - $999,999 Anonymous Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Arnold & Gertrude Boutell Memorial Fund -administered by FirstMerit Private Bank Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona Dow Corning Foundation Mary Lou Ederer Marshall M. Fredericks Foundation The Kantzler Foundation The Kresge Foundation Nexteer Automotive Donald R.* & Donna Roberts Petersen Jo Anne & Donald E. Petersen Maynard L. Smith* Margaret Grace Towsley* Wickson Link Memorial Foundation

HONORS $250,000 - $499,999 Aramark * = Deceased

Bank of America - MBNA Etcyl and Ruth Blair Emma M. Block Trust The Dow Chemical Company The Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations William J.* & Julia M.* Edwards FirstMerit Bank Richard J. Garber Foundation Richard J. Garber, Jr. Eldon* & Vicky Graham William A.Groening, Jr.* Loretta Jean* May Mitchell Royal Foundation Midland Area Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Roger Milliken Morley Foundation Morrie & Julie Stevens Triskelion Resale Shop G. James Williams* Wolohan Family Foundation

BENEFACTORS $100,000.00 - $249,999 A.L. Aitken Charitable Trust Waheed Akbar Robert & Maggie Allesee Anonymous

Dorothy Arbury* Estate of Martha G. Arnold* Barstow Foundation William C.* & Rose Collamer ’67* Bauman Don H. & Iva M. Bellinger Trust -administered by FirstMerit Private Bank Katherine N. Bemetz Trust Ruth M. Black Trust Dr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Brown Richard Campsmith Trust Robert E. ’82 & Cynthia A. Chadwick Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. Chemical Bank Chemical Financial Corporation DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Terry Drake* William J. & Julia M. Edwards Foundation Ken Martin Follett Ford Motor Company Marshall Fredericks Foundation Friends of Trisomy 21 Research Leona M. Geyer Trust Alma W. Gilmore Doud Glastender, Inc.

Todd James Herremans Fritz & Lucy Horak Robert J. House* B.J. Humphreys ’77 & Laura Lamson Humphreys Independent Bank James & Anita Jenkins William C. & Lori J. Jurgens Kendall Electric, Inc. Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren D. Brian & Trish Law Magline, Inc. John S. Ludington* Tom & Ginger Marx Robert Maurovich & Nancy Warner Frances Goll Mills Memorial Fund-administered by FirstMerit Private Bank Terence & Carleen Moore Myllykangas Education Trust Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation Betty E. Nusselt Trust PNC Bank Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Trust-administered by FirstMerit Private Bank Dr. Jack M. & Lila J. Ryder

Employees of Saginaw Bay Underwriters Saginaw Community Foundation St. Mary’s of Michigan Spence Brothers Mr. & Mrs. William W. Stange Martin H. Stark* Margaret Jane Stoker Charitable Trust -administered by FirstMerit Private Bank Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Ming Chuan University William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Charitable Foundation William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Walbro Corporation Robert L. Wintermyer Alice & Jack* Wirt Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative Yeo & Yeo P.C. CPAs and Business Consultants Mr. Melvin J. Zahnow* The Melvin L. and Hilda J. Zuehlke Charitable Foundation

MAJOR GIFT CLUBS

RECOGNIZING DONORS’ TOTAL GIFTS GIVEN TO THE UNIVERSITY OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS (2005 - 2014)

HERITAGE

$50,000 AND ABOVE ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Melvyn K. ’91 & Myrna ’82, ’84 Adelman Richard & Ann ’79 Blazejewski Jan Botz ’74 & Tom Lippert, Jr. Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona Robert E. ’82 & Cynthia A. Chadwick B.J. Humphreys ’77 & Laura Lamson Humphreys Richard M. ’70 & Julie M. O’Connor Joseph ’76, ’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl

FRIENDS

1st State Bank Waheed Akbar, M.D. Roberta (Bobbe) Allen* (H) Frank N. Andersen Foundation Anonymous ARAMARK Dean & Margaret Arbour Bank of America/Bank of America - MBNA Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Don H. & Iva M. Bellinger Trustadministered by FirstMerit Private Bank Katherine N. Bemetz Trust Bierlein Companies, Inc. Etcyl and Ruth Blair Emma M. Block Trust Arnold & Gertrude Boutell Memorial Fund-administered

by FirstMerit Private Bank Dr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Brown Paul Brown Richard Campsmith Trust Chemical Bank/Chemical Financial Corporation Consumers Energy Foundation Mrs. Eleanor Currie* The Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Company Foundation Dow Corning Foundation The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Estate of Terry Drake Mary Lou Ederer William J. & Julia M. Edwards Foundation Fabiano Brothers, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. E. Malcolm Field Field Neurosciences Institute FirstMerit Bank Ken Martin Follett Carl & Christina Fredericks Marshall M. Fredericks Foundation Richard J. Garber, Jr. Leona M. Geyer Trust Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Eric R. & Cynthia F. Gilbertson

Glastender, Inc. Eldon* (H) & Vicky Graham William A. Groening, Jr.* Hausbeck Pickle Company, Inc. Tim & Lori Hausbeck Todd James Herremans Fritz & Lucy Horak Independent Bank Loretta Jean* James & Anita Jenkins William C. & Lori J. Jurgens The Kantzler Foundation Dr. K.P. & Lakshmi Karunakaran The Kresge Foundation Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren Harry Leaver John Leuenberger John S. Ludington* Tom (H) & Ginger (H) Marx Robert (H) Maurovich & Nancy Warner May Mitchell Royal Foundation Midland Area Community Foundation Rhea E. Miller Trust Ming Chuan University Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation Terence & Carleen Moore The Bernard Osher Foundation Alan W. & Jean Ott Donald R.* & Donna (H) Roberts Petersen Jo Anne & Donald E. Petersen PNC Bank Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Trust Rowleys Wholesale Dr. Jack M. & Lila J. (H) Ryder Saginaw Community Foundation St. Mary’s of Michigan Estate of Ronald A. Schlicker Maynard L. Smith Trust Russell H. and Maxine E. Smith Charitable Foundation Spence Brothers Mr. & Mrs. William W. Stange Martin H. Stark* Morrie (H) & Julie (H) Stevens Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Margaret Jane Stoker Charitable Trust The Charles J.Strosacker Foundation Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito William P. & Sue Vititoe Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation Wickson-Link Memorial Foundation G. James Williams* Robert L. Wintermyer Wolohan Family Foundation Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative Yeo & Yeo P.C. CPAs and Business Consultants The Melvin L. and Hilda J. Zuehlke Charitable Foundation

MILESTONE

$25,000 – $49,999 ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Ryan S. ’08 & Amanda C. ’08 Carmona James ’76, ’85 & Cheryl Dwyer James ’72, ’82 & Patricia A. ’80 Muladore Thomas ’90 & Christine Nellenbach Carlos & Jean ’95, ’98 Ramet Melissa ’94 & Jim Seitz Herb A. Spence & Kathryn Curtiss Spence ’82 Richard & Rajkumari ’73 Wiener

FRIENDS

Anonymous Bay Area Community Foundation Bernard & Barbro Foundation Bierlein Companies Foundation Donald J. (H) & Liana (H) Bachand Dr. David E. Barker (H) Merry Jo (H) and Gary Brandimore Hugo E. “Ted” Jr. & Ruth Braun Braun Kendrick Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland Cardinal View LLC Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. Estate of Frederick J. Chapin Consumers Energy Fred C. & Joyce Cook Charles B. (H) & Susan Curtiss John A. & Sally A. Decker Thomas & Judith Donahue Dow Corning Corporation George (H) & Judy Eastland James N. Finzel Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant Frankenmuth Insurance Christopher Fredericks Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Ruth R. Glancy Mike & Debbie Hayes Robert J. House* Deborah & Al Huntley Thomas P. Kackmeister Betty & Bob* Keil Burnett S. & Beverly J. Kelly The Joseph & Karen Krantz Family Charitable Foundation Gary & Glenda Labadie D. Brian & Trish Law Jack & Margaret Leuenberger Jeff Leuenberger Liberty Mutual The Hon. & Mrs. Thomas Ludington The Ludington Family Foundation

Janet Groening Marsh Robert W. Meadows Michigan Advanced Neurology Center Michigan Sugar Company and Its Growers Dr. James L. Mitchell Morley Companies, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Debasish Mridha Oscar P. & Louise H. Osthelder Advisory Fund William H. Parth Trust Jeff & Mary Pat Petrillo Robert & Jane Rogers Employees of Saginaw Bay Underwriters Ed & Suzanne Skrelunas Irene Kinsey Stare* James F. Stoddard, M.D. Margaret C. Thompson Trust Drs. Odail & Mamie Thorns Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Charitable Foundation William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Weinlander Fitzhugh Walter & Carol Weinlander James & Judith Wineman Dr. Robert S.P. (H) & Amy (H) Yien Carolyn Zielinski

PRESIDENTS

$10,000 – $24,999 ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Jane M. Anderson ’86 Stephen ’73 & Sandra Anderson Roselyn D. Argyle ’66 Russell A. ’91 & Debra J. ’89 Beaubien Andrew J. ’87 & Andrea M. Bethune Thomas B. ’89 & Wendy H. ’89 Bird Stuart L. & Roberta Bridge ’77 Bush Barbara J. Byron ’84 Tim S. & Susan L. ’85, ’06 Crane Dr. Clifford & Juanita ’04 Dorne Michael ’79 & Gina Finney Valerie A. Guttowsky ’89 Marilyn ’81 & Ralph Frahm James ’84 & Trish Jaime David V. ’79 & Cindy Kowalski John M. ’73 & Nancy Kunitzer James M. ’82 & Amie Maher James V. ’78 & Mary Beth Mahoney Nancy Meadows ’76 David A. ’79 & Lori A. Pendleton George & Lynn ’08 Puia Walt (H) & Cookie ’80, ’00 Rathkamp Vicki ’83 & Brock Rupp Gerald ’95, ’00 & Olena Smith Richard P. (H) & Sue A. ’86 Thompson Michael J. ’97 & Bridget A. ’98 Windy

Richard & Rajkumari M ’73 Wiener Cynthia ’10 & Larry Woiderski Lee ’94 & Carolyn Wierda

FRIENDS

Robert & Maggie Allesee Alloy Construction Service, Inc. Amerisure Insurance Lambert & Holly Althaver Amigo Mobility International Amsted Industries Foundation Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC Shiv K. Arora Shirley & Clyde Babcock William C. Bauman, Jr. Bay Area Marine Dealers Association Curtis & Janice Berger Irene J. Beshgetoor Mark & Julie Blake Jan (H) & David Blecke Diane & Jerry Boehm Joni Boye-Beaman & Richard Beaman Denis & Madeline Burke Elizabeth Butterworth Trust Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Chemical Financial Corporation Basil (H) & Margaret Clark Roseann Collins Nancy Colwell Copoco Community Credit Union Anne & John Coursey Covenant HealthCare Robert & Kathryn Crozier Christine & Norm Davis Gerald & Florence Decker The Herbert & Junia Doan Foundation Doll-Loesel Foundation Lin & Phae Dorman Roselynn Ederer Catherine D. Engel Barbara Ewend James & Kelly Fabiano Linda J. Farynk Gertrude Febert Fordney Club David & Claudia Fry Garber Management Group Gardey Financial Advisors Alma W. Gilmore Doud Richard and Mary Goedert James S. & Carol Goetz Drs. Ravindra & Rashmi Goyal Heinz & Marlis Haller Eugene (H) & Mary Pat* Hamilton HealthPlus Mary A. Hedberg Robert & Joyce Hetzler Hill Family Music Scholarship The F.P. Horak Company, Inc. Dorothy Hornsby August & Jamie Hurt IBEW/NECA Saginaw Labor Management Cooperation Committee Betty Jane Keil

David & Patricia Kepler Patricia Swartz Knoy Frank & Mary Kozlowski Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust Dr. & Mrs. Guy M. Lee, Jr. Sara Margaret Leki Trust Nancy MacKenzie Magline, Inc. Mahar Tool Supply Co., Inc. David & Sharon McMath William F. McNally Family Foundation Means Industries, Inc. Memorial Presbyterian Church Midland Cogeneration Venture Lois & Eugene Miller Dominic & Pamela Monastiere Drs. John & Gretchen Mooningham Morley Foundation Nexteer Automative Nickless Family Charitable Foundation Dorothea O’Laughlin Patricia Orr Ernest E. Paulick (H) Sue & Bob Piesko PNC Foundation Frank & Jean Popoff Progressive Dynamics, Inc. Pumford Construction Inc. Matthew & Dawn Pumford Mildred S. Putnam Lois Ann Reed Rehmann Margaret Riecker* Larry & Francie Rifkin John M. & Barbara Roberts Marilyn Robinson Edward & Elyse Rogers Avrill and Mervyn Roundtree Tim & Sharon Rudey Judith Ruland Saginaw Labor Management Cooperation Committee Local 557 Saginaw Valley Adjusters Association Sigma Pi Alumni Association of Saginaw Lawrence H. & Linda L. Sims SVSU Support Staff Association Dr. David H. & Nancy Swenson Ron Taylor TR Sales & Marketing LLC United Steelworkers of America Local 12075 Valley State Employees Credit Union Chris & Donna VanSteenhouse Clay & Mary Jo Warner Tom & Maggie Watson Dorie & Mike Wenglikowski Alice* & Jack* Wirt Kenneth M. White Trust Joyce K. Woods C. Bagley Wright*

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 Waheed Akbar Roberta (Bobbe) Allen*+ (H) Goldie Bartha Allyn*+ Anonymous Martha G. Arnold*+ Dr. David E. Barker (H) Katherine N. Bemetz*+ Ruth M. Black*+ Etcyl and Ruth Blair Emma M. Block*+ Elizabeth Butterworth* Richard L. Campsmith*+ Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona+ Robert E. ’82 & Cynthia A. Chadwick+

Frederick J. Chapin*+ Charles B. (H) & Susan Curtiss Kurt A. David ’86 P.J. Dempsey ’73 James & Linda Doane+ Terry Drake*+ Mary Lou Ederer Leona M. Geyer*+ Alma W. Gilmore Doud+ (H) Eldon* (H) & Vicky Graham William A. Groening, Jr.*+ Fritz & Lucy Horak+ B.J. Humphreys ’77 & Laura Lamson Humphreys+ Loretta Jean*

William C. & Lori J. Jurgens Patricia Swartz Knoy Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren+ Harry Leaver Kristi L. MacKenzie ’00+ Nancy MacKenzie+ Josephine Manzoni Robert W. Meadows+ Dr. James L. Mitchell James ’72, ’82 & Patricia A. ’80 Muladore James Nearing Betty E. Nusselt*+ Richard M. ’70 & Julie M. O’Connor

Patricia Orr Ernest E. Paulick+ (H) Donald R.* & Donna Roberts (H) Petersen+ Edward & Elyse Rogers Dr. Jack M. & Lila J. (H) Ryder Ronald A. Schlicker*+ Maynard L. Smith*+ Martin H. Stark+ Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito+ Joseph ’76, ’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl Robert E. Wendland*+ Kenneth M. White*+ G. James Williams*+

Contact Joseph Vogl at the SVSU Foundation, (989) 964-4052, for an appointment to discuss your current or unique future planned giving intentions for SVSU. Please let us kow if you have established a planned gift for SVSU but your name is not listed.

* = Deceased

+ Charter members: Individuals who informed the SVSU Foundation prior to December 31, 2008, about their planned gift (H) denotes honorary alumni status

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ANNUAL GIFT CLUBS

RECOGNIZING THOSEthose WHO MADE A GIFT TO THE UNIVERSITY BETWEEN JAN.january 1 AND DEC.131, 2014december 31, 2011 Recognizing who made a gift to svsu between and

ADVOCATES CLUB $5,000 AND ABOVE

ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Melvyn K. ’91 & Myrna ’82, ’84 Adelman Raymond ’91 & Karen Bartels Jan Botz ’74 & Tom Lippert, Jr. Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona Robert (H) Maurovich & Nancy Warner Thomas ’90 & Christine Nellenbach Richard & Rajkumari M ’73 Wiener Kevin J. ’78 & Jeanne A. ’80, ’88 Zuchnik

FRIENDS

21

high school teachers directly impacted

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(H) denotes honorary alumni status

1st State Bank Waheed Akbar, M.D. Lambert & Holly Althaver Frank N. Andersen Foundation Dean & Margaret Arbour Donald J. & Liana Bachand (H) Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Roger & Tena Baruth Bay Area Runners Club Bierlein Companies Foundation Bierlein Companies, Inc. Mark & Julie Blake Diane & Jerry Boehm Merry Jo (H) and Gary Brandimore Hugo E. “Ted” Jr. (H) & Ruth Braun (H) Dr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Brown Paul Brown Roseann Collins Anne & John Coursey Christine & Norm Davis John A. & Sally A. Decker Delta Foundation Lin & Phae Dorman The Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Company Foundation Dow Corning Corporation The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation George (H) & Judy Eastland Mary Lou Ederer Fabiano Brothers, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. E. Malcolm Field FirstMerit – Saginaw Carl & Christina Fredericks Marshall M. Fredericks Foundation Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Richard J. Garber, Jr. Ruth R. Glancy Glastender, Inc. Eldon* & Vicky Graham Hausbeck Pickle Company, Inc. Mike & Debbie Hayes Todd James Herremans Deborah & Al Huntley James & Anita Jenkins Thomas P. Kackmeister The Kantzler Foundation Frank & Mary Kozlowski Labadie Auto Company Gary & Glenda Labadie D. Brian & Trish Law Janet Groening Marsh May Mitchell Royal Foundation Terence & Carleen Moore Morley Companies, Inc. Nickless Family Charitable Foundation Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation Jeff & Mary Pat Petrillo Saginaw Bay Underwriters Russell H. and Maxine E. Smith Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William W. Stange Martin H. Stark* Morrie (H) & Julie (H) Stevens James F. Stoddard, M.D. Ming Chuan University Drs. Odail & Mamie Thorns Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Jenée and Christian Velasquez Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito

William & Sue Vititoe William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Charitable Foundation Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation Wickson Link Memorial Foundation James & Judith Wineman Wineman Technology, Inc. Wolohan Family Foundation Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative Yeo & Yeo P.C. CPAs and Business Consultants Carol & George Zimmermann

DEAN’S CLUB $1,000 – $4,999

ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

David J. ’83 & Kathleen M. ’89 Abbs Jane M. Anderson ’86 Roselyn D. Argyle ’66 Dr. David E. Barker Russell A. ’91 & Debra J. ’89 Beaubien Jody ’90 & David Becker Andrew J. ’87 & Andrea M. Bethune Thomas B. ’89 & Wendy H. ’89 Bird J.J. ’06 & Jenn ’03 Boehm Jade M. Boling ’93 Gary V. ’93, ’00 & Susan M. ’93, ’97 Brasseur Kay H. Castillo ’10 Bryan ’06, ’11 & Kelly ’09, ’14 Crainer Tim S. & Susan L. ’85, ’06 Crane Julie A. ’94 & Raymond J. ’94 Dean Ilmars ’78 & Margaret Dobulis Dr. Clifford & Juanita ’04 Dorne Daniel P. ’77 & Jean Dwyer James ’76, ’85 & Cheryl Dwyer Kip ’04 & Maureen ’98 Engel Michael ’79 & Gina Finney Chad W. ’99 & Rebecca A. ’00 Goodchild Jason R. Gordon ’00 Jonathon A. ’03, ’09 & Cheri Gould Michele D. Gunkelman ’93 Valerie A. Guttowsky ’89 Patricia M. ’92 & Doug Hansen Bruce A. ’84 & Hollee A. ’97 Hart Dawn G. ’80 & Dennis S. Hoeg Dawn ’02 & Mark Iseler David ’92 & Tonya Karpovich David V. ’79 & Cindy Kowalski John M. ’73 & Nancy Kunitzer Kathryn ’81 & Edward Langenburg Averetta E. Lewis ’79, ’85 David ’87,’94,’00 & Lisa ’95 Lewis James M. ’82 & Amie Maher Michael W. Maher ’85 Leif E. ’00 & Meghan L. Maxwell James ’72, ’82 & Patricia A. ’80 Muladore Kimberly A. (Hall) ’89, ’98 & Mark Norris Richard M. ’70 & Julie M. O’Connor Joshua ’01 & Christy ’00, ’05 Ode Jennifer ’00, ’04 & Joshua ’07 Pahl Ronald ’07 & Heidi Portwine Jack ’77 & Lynne Provenzano George & Lynn ’08 Puia Carlos & Jean ’95, ’98 Ramet Cherie A. ’84 & Walter H. ’84 Reynolds Richard B. Roberts, Jr. ’00 Ann & Ken ’90 Roznowski Vicki ’83 & Brock Rupp Shyamalendu Sarkar & Priti Sarkar ’82 Herb A. Spence & Kathryn Curtiss Spence ’82 Steven Erickson & Krista Srodes ’95, ’98 Janet C. ’81 & John Sternberg Nicholas J. ’03, ’07 & Jaclyn Taylor Richard P. (H) & Sue A. ’86 Thompson Ron ’01 & Kathy Trepkowski Michael ’87 & Sharyl Tribble Joyce M. Van Ochten ’74 Jonathan ’92 & Sandy VanTol Joseph ’76, ’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl Laverne N. ’79 & Yvonne Weber Donald ’78 & Tracy Whittington Lee ’94 & Carolyn Wierda

Michael J. ’97 & Bridget A. ’98 Windy

FRIENDS

AAUW - Bay City Branch AAUW - Saginaw Branch Abbs Retirement Planning Advisors Altrusa International of Saginaw American Legion Post No. 22 Amsted Industries Foundation Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC Arbour Inc. Assured Financial Advisors LLC Shirley & Clyde Babcock Christian & Jacqueline Babini Meghan & Randy Baruth Curtis & Janice Berger James W. Bernthal Patricia F. Bierlein Joni Boye-Beaman & Richard Beaman Jan (H) & David Blecke Tim & Beth Boutell Robert (H) & Sarah Braddock Ann & Greg Branch Braun Kendrick Brent M Boyce M.D., P.C. Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland Wallace and Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation Denis & Madeline Burke Johnny Burke’s Children’s Foundation Campus Village Saginaw, LLC Winfred L. & Mary L. Case Caster Maintenance Company, Inc. M.P. & Robert Cavanaugh Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. Chemical Bank Andrew & Jennifer Chubb Basil (H) & Margaret Clark Ann Coburn-Collins & Jim Collins Consumers Energy Consumers Energy Foundation Copoco Credit Union Adam Coughlin Craig McManaman, DO, PLLC Crooked Creek Investment Company Robert & Kathryn Crozier Diocese of Eastern Michigan Doll-Loesel Foundation Thomas & Judith Donahue Roselynn Ederer Catherine D. Engel Barbara Ewend James & Kelly Fabiano Charles Fahlgren & Kay Harley Linda J. Farynk Donald & Frances Ferriss Fidelty Charitable Gift Fund Fifth Third Bank James N. Finzel Firehouse Soft Car Wash Caroline Fisher Fordney Club Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn, Inc. Christopher Fredericks Suzanne (Suki) Fredericks & James Maroney Garber Management Group Gardey Financial Advisors Eric R. (H) & Cynthia F. (H) Gilbertson Konnie & Harry Gill Richard and Mary Goedert Dr. Berner & Annette Gorden Craig & Karolyn Goslin Loren & Patricia Graham Patricia Graves John & Dolores Guettler Eugene (H) & Mary Pat* Hamilton Mary R. Harmon HealthPlus Barbara G. Heller Brad Herzog Todd & Sherri Hessbrook Robert & Joyce Hetzler Hill Family Music Scholarship The F.P. Horak Company, Inc. Fritz & Lucy Horak Dorothy Hornsby Independent Bank Jim Jasienski William C. & Lori J. Jurgens Michael & Sarah Jury

Thomas P. Kackmeister Burnett S. & Beverly J. Kelly David & Patricia Kepler David & Karen Koop Virgil Kowalski* Bill & Nancy Lamb Harry Leaver Dr. & Mrs.Guy M. Lee, Jr. Sara Margaret Leki Trust Dr. Douglas & Marguerite Leng Liberty Mutual Hon. & Mrs. Thomas Ludington Antoinette M. Lyon Magline, Inc. Charitable Trust Mahar Tool Supply Co., Inc. Tom (H) & Ginger (H) Marx Robert (H) Maurovich & Nancy Warner Mark W. McCartney McLaren Bay Region Means Industries, Inc. Memorial Presbyterian Church Michigan Pipe & Valve Midland Area Community Foundation Lois & Eugene Miller Dr. James L. Mitchell Dominic & Pamela Monastiere Drs. John & Gretchen Mooningham Dorothea O’Laughlin Alan W. & Jean Ott P.F. Markey, Inc. Mrs. Mary Suzanne Parson James & Shelley Patterson Ernest E. Paulick (H) Charles (H) & Veronica Pelzer Marc & Kathy Peretz Larry & Goody* Peters PNC PNC Foundation Frank & Jean Popoff Poznak Dyer Kanar Garchow, PLC Pumford Construction Inc. Matthew & Dawn Pumford Mildred S. Putnam Lois Ann Reed Rehmann Richard Barton Law Memorial Trust Rider Type & Design, Inc. Stuart & Kathleen Risby Cory & Robyn Rivard John & Barbara Roberts Beatrice Roethke-Lushington Rohde Brothers Excavating Inc. Avrill and Mervyn Roundtree Joseph & Elizabeth Rousseau Judith Ruland SC Johnson Saginaw Art Museum Saginaw Business and Professional Women’s Club Saginaw Community Foundation Ann Schumann-Ousley & Todd Ousley Sigma Pi Alumni Association of Saginaw Linda & Larry Sims Spence Brothers St. Mary’s of Michigan Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Talbot Ron Taylor The Jack & Joanne Martin Charitable Foundation The Straits Corporation United Steelworkers of America Local 12075 Valley State Employees Credit Union Sandra and Charles Van Dyke Chris & Donna VanSteenhouse John & Vicki Walter Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Joan Watts Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weaver Weinlander Fitzhugh Walter & Carol Weinlander Wells Fargo Advisors Dorie & Mike Wenglikowski Marilyn Wheaton & Paul Duffy Wildfire Credit Union James & Bonnie Wilson Jerry A. & Marcena C. Woodcock Franklin & Alice York York Repair, Inc. Bob & Milissa Zuker

CARDINAL BUSINESS EDGE Students in SVSU’s Cardinal Business Edge program recently visited Chicago’s Federal Reserve Bank, Mindshare, a media agency, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The Cardinal Business Edge provides an introduction to leadership for highachieving students in the College of Business & Management and is made possible by private support from Richard J. Garber.

VALLEY CLUB $500 – $999

ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Laurie J. ’79 & Mike Allison Paul R. ’80 & Diane Binkowski Bob ’77 & Sue Bloenk Jeremy ’08 & Jennifer ’06, ’09 Bockelman Paul ’71 & Cheryl Bowman Jenna Briggs ’13 & Ted Lind ’14 Ricky D. ’85 & Becky Brown Jo ’85 & Tim ’02 Brownlie Dennis H. ’79 & Brenda L. Buckler Stuart L. & Roberta Bridge ’77 Bush Brooks & Sarah ’00 Byam Linda Deguise ’74 Daniel J. Dijak ’78 & Lori Reetz Larry ’00 & Helen Dotson Michael W. Ducharme ’81 Thomas J. ’80 & Lynn Early Robert Enszer ’75 Michael ’68, ’77 & Janet ’77 Faerber James E. ’73 & Nancy Florczak Rachel R. Florence-Spaetzel ’12 & James E. Spaetzel ’09 Pamela R. ’87 & Robert J. Forbus William A. Freeman ’82 John O. ’87 & Diana Hamilton Carolyn ’88 & Jim Hammis Trisha ’99, ’04 & David ’14 Heintskill Nancy J. ’83, ’96 & Thomas Hollerback Richard ’87 & Patricia ’96 Hunter Rollin G. Johnson Jr. ’09 Michael ’73 & Nancy Kasperski Georgia L. Knapp ’88 Mary ’08 & Dale Kowaleski Rhonda Kuehn ’77, ’82 Terrance ’81 & Carmen T. ’91 Lerash Terry J. Lutz ’85, ’14 Brian ’76 & Pamela ’76 MacKenzie Ruvell ’06 & Michelle ’02 Martin Thomas E. ’71 & Kathy McIntyre Anne ’95, ’98 & Steve McMahon Catherine A. Midcalf-Walker ’85 David ’74 & Vickie Murray Heather S. ’12 & Michael J. ’12 O’Hearn Jamie L. Pewinski ’99 Dr. Bob & Terry Pratt Marie J. Rabideau ’92, ’97 Mark ’05 & Melissa Radlinski Scott E. Redwantz ’86 Holly ’11 & Frank Roenicke Tim ’95 & Jodi Rousse Janice S. Sabolish ’79

Scott ’09 & Rebecca Schlaff Paul A. ’88 & Renee J. ’86 Schroll Kevin J. ’92 & Rebecca ’02 Schultz Jeffrey M. Schulz ’82 Dr. Caroline G. Scott ’79 Debwin W. Simon ’89, ’00 Larry Slasinski ’75 Meagen K. Smekar ’01 Marc Strain ’83, ’93 & Tina McIntire-Strain ’96, ’11 Chris M. ’82 & Susan Streeter Jason ’97, ’04 & Amy ’03 Swackhamer Craig ’84, ’92 & Dawn ’93 Tatum Lowell ’69 & Janet Thomas David & Carol Weaver Chad ’07 & Ashley ’06, ’09 Weiss Robert D. ’97 & Beth Wood

FRIENDS

Bill & Susan Alexander Alloy Construction Service, Inc. Altria Group, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Center Amigo Mobility International Aramark Martin Arford Auburn Family Eyecare Drs. Peter & Susan Morley Richard & Connie Jo Bach Bank of America Nancy & Bill Barker Bay View Food Products Co. Irene Beshgetoor Deborah Ramirez Bishop & Matthew Bishop Etcyl and Ruth Blair Anthony R. Bowrin Brandle Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Joseph, Patricia & Matthew Bronz Stephanie Brouet, PhD Carrollton Public Schools Paul & Bonnie Chaffee Civil Engineering Consultants LaCreta M. Clark Thomas W. & Joanne Cline Michael & Kim Collins Nancy Colwell Richard & Marilyn Cross Stuart & Tracey Davis Clayton L.* & Ann Dickey Anthony Dizon Dobson Healthcare Services, Inc. Dore Enterprises Craig & Joan Douglas Ellen Douglas Duperon Corporation Dennis & Jacque Durco Duro-Last Inc. Emcor, Inc. Emil Rummel Agency, Inc. Margaret M. & Ralph Flatt Mark & Anne Flegenheimer

Rosalind C. Fredericks Mr. & Mrs. Kim M. Gardey Eric & Jodie Gardner Don, Jr. & Valerie Gill Paul Gill Calvin & Marilyn Goeders Mary M. & Daniel Graiver Tyler Grob, Dave Grob & Pat Anderson Bruce & Judy Groom Mark & Sandy Gwizdala The H Hotel Barron & Eva Hirsch Robert D. Hissom Stephen & Leanne Hocquard Howard Structural Steel, Inc. Innovative Communications, Inc. Tom & Dee Jacoby Dr. Martin & Ruth Jaffe JNL Associates LLC Leslie Echols Mark & Carlin Johnson Kathleen & William Jones JR’s Hair Care LLC Juniper Networks Foundation Dale Jurek Iksu & Heekyoo Jurn Karen J. Gougeon, D.D.S. Brian & Sonna Kelly Kerry Transport, Inc. John & Gina Kessler Kluck Nursery, Inc. Gary & Bonnie Kreh Donald & Cheryl Kuebler Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren Poonam & Anil Kumar Labadie Olds Janis Landry-Lane Robert & Sheryl Lane James & Laurel Lannen Lubrizol Corporation MacDonald Broadcasting Co. Wayne & Nancy Mackie James & Deborah Marosi Warren & Karen Marsh Jeffrey & Jane Martin David & Sharon McMath Lucy Mercier Cathy Meske Mid Michigan Section SAE Merlyn Mondol John W. & Joan Nagy OCS Ricardo Pastor Payne, Broder & Fossee, P.C. Christopher & Nancy Peruski Peter Basso Associates, Inc. Gene & Lori Pickelman Elizabeth Pierce Angela & Justin Pohl Tom & Lynn Prato Dr. Bob (H) & Terry Pratt Quality Pool Supply Co

Robinson Industries, Inc Mark and Elizabeth Roe Roger W. Hill, DDS Edward & Elyse Rogers Robert & Jane Rogers Rowleys Wholesale Robert J. Roy, Jr. Thomas & Hilda Rush Saginaw Township Soccer Association Schaefer & Bierlein, Inc. Bradley Schalk R.W. & Arleen Schrank Judith & Ronald Schultheiss Eric & Margaret Schwarz Christine Seibel Steven & Michele Sherlock Shinners & Cook, P.C. Eric and Maureen Silm Edward & Mary Smith Jeffrey & Laura Smith SPACE, Inc. Richard & Janet Stringer Lynne & Gene Stritesky Andrew Swihart & Judy McAtee SAMSA Taylor Trophy & Awards The Mayan Agency Joe & Lin Todey Tri-Star Trust Bank The Rev. Leslie D. Tyvela* United Steelworkers of America Local 12934 Jack & Gretchen VanHoorelbeke Vantage Plastics Sara Veresh (Clark) & Dan Veresh Walker Automotive Mike & Cindy Watson Tom & Maggie Watson Rick & Sara Welzein James E. & Patricia Whaley Charles & Janice Wheeker John R. & Patricia M. Widmer John & Carmen Willman Wolgast Corporation Young’s Environmental Cleanup, Inc Zehnder’s Gladys Zubulake

Tamara ’95, ’02 & Ruben Barrientos Jerome ’74 & Nancy Bartkowiak W. Andersen ’06 & Kristin Bearden Phyllis L. ’73 & Richard Beehr Timothy M. ’81 & Dorothy J. ’72 Bever Joseph A. Biskner ’83 P. Laine & Kevin R. ’97 Blasch Martina Boda ’88 Kathryn J. Braun ’73, ’80 Karl ’81 & Linda Briggs Wayne N. ’92 & Lorene Bronner H. Mark ’79 & Mary L. ’81 Brown Richard ’82, ’89 & Gloria Bukowski Emmie Busch ’89, ’93 Frederick ’71 & Catherine ’71 Campau Jason J. Chounard ’04 Ruth L. Copp ’98 Lee ’02, ’05, ’06 & Kimberly ’03, ’07, ’10 Cruppenink Eric ’94 & Christine Eby Tammy J. ’96, ’00 & Larry J. Elliott Robert J. Engels ’08 & Anne Hasenberg Engels ’10 Dennis L. ’73 & Diane Foley Roberto C. ’01, ’09, ’12 & Serena L. Garcia Catherine A. Gatewood ’95 Ali N. Goodhall ’07 Paul R. Graczyk ’10 Lois K. Graham ’71 Michael T. Graham ’00 Kristen ’84, ’93 & Earl ’75 Gregory Janet ’94, ’98 & Raymond Greif M. Rob ’86 & Leslie K. ’86 Grose Mark ’81 & Jeneese Guimond Gregory A. Hanson ’10

Bonnie M. Harmer ’99 Kristina M. ’85 and John Hester Michael J. ’92 & Jennifer L. Holliday Elaine T. Hunyadi ’04 Jeffrey P. ’07 & Melissa J. Idalski Timothy M. ’89, ’96 & Amy E. ’98 Inman Jerry ’76 & Judy Jacques James ’84 & Trish Jaime Dr. Joseph Jaksa ’02 Dr. Scott D. ’89 & Valina A. ’90 James Mike ’75 & Mary Jo ’72 Jamrog David D. ’84 & Shelley Johnson Bonita K. ’83, ’86 & Lee A. Johnston Mary ’74,’79 & Steven Kelly Thomas M. Kennedy ’75 Janna M. Kern ’94, ’14 Brian D. King ’10 Michael ’08 & Caitlin King Joel ’96 & Michelle ’93 Kiss Ned E. Kleinke ’81 Kevin R. ’85 & Gwendolyn Klemet Mary B. ’87 & Herbert Kops John & Barbara ’00, ’03 Kosanovich Lee J. ’77, ’85 and Ann M. Koski Chad E. Lackowski ’05 Gayle J. ’86 & Alec Laorr Jane A. ’93 & Leonard LeClair Jessica L. ’13 & Steve Legner Timothy L. Lipan ’74 Kathy L. Lopez ’78 & Guillermo C. Castanon ’89 Theresa ’84 & Duane Lowe Michael W. ’83 & Betty J. Luce Trish ’99 & Thomas Luplow Richard ’89 & Diane* Lyon

UNIVERSITY CLUB $200 – $499

ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY Craig ’01, ’08 & Kristin Aimar Claudia J. Anderson ’82 Cynthia I. ’92 & Timothy Bala Adam & Sarah K. ’00, ’06 Ball Lori A. ’02 & Brett ’02 Baranek

(H) denotes honorary alumni status

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ANNUAL GIFT CLUBS

RECOGNIZING THOSE WHO MADE A GIFT TO THE UNIVERSITY BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2014

Scott D. MacLeod ’89 Enayat H. & Taherah B. ’95, ’00 Mahajerin Michael ’99, ’01, ’08 & Megan ’08 Major Rusty ’85 & Jill Mandle Shawnette ’99 & Kevin Markey Steven P. ’04 & Gillan D. Markey Brad W. ’99 & Jessica Mason Debra ’91 & David Mazur Julie K. ’79, ’87 & Malcolm McVicar Cheryl L. ’89 & Michael ’96 Michalski Matthew L. Mitchell ’99 Sherry ’96, ’05 & Dean Morgan James & Janet ’87 Moroni Richard & Patricia ’86* Mosier Aaron P. Mowen ’08 William ’83, ’92 & Geralynn Mulders Milton C. Murray ’71 Thomas H. & Connie J. ’85 Mutton Eric & Wen Jie ’06 Nisula Ryan S. Norman ’07 Pamela ’95 & Bob Oberski Terry ’96 & Joe Paris Ellen ’76 & Glenn S. ’76 Peterson Brian M. Piacentini ’10 Barbara ’98 & Bruce Place Barbara J. Polega ’84 Donald F. Pussehl, Jr. ’85, ’90 David H. ’70 & Rae Ann Roche Elizabeth ’81 & Ricardo Rodriguiz Michelle ’89 & Sean Roemhild Brent C. Rogers ’09, ’10 Jeffery T. Roscoe ’78 Paul F. ’85 & Willa Rousseau Michael R. ’77 & Lisa J. Rozewski Rosemary Rozewski ’91 Michael D. Salowitz ’97, ’04 Patrick C. ’80 & Nancy A. ’84 Samolewski Robert J. ’74 & Ruth M. ’71 Sawyers Russell B. ’71 & Barbara L. Scaffede

Joseph P. Scanlon ’12 Diane G. Scharffe ’89 Deborah ’01, ’02 & David Schneider Keith ’86 & Sherry Schultz Connie ’98, ’03 & Thomas Schweitzer Susan M. ’87 & Mark Sikorski Roger ’88 & Carrie Skrabut Jason ’99 & Katie Slattery Joe & Glennda J. ’87 Stephens Victoria M. Stewart ’97 Daniel M. Strasz ’86, ’96 Clifford ’87 & Karen Suing Brad ’05 & Shannon Sundholm Janet D. Symons ’83 Don ’88, ’92 & Jina ’89 Thalmann Deborah A. ’94 & Thomas R. Tomich Ryan ’09 & Krista ’05, ’09 Trevithick Robert C. Trumble ’91 Janet R. & Joseph M. ’71 Turner Karen H. ’85 & Wayne H. Uebler James E. Volmering ’93 Nicholas Wagner ’04, ’07 & Dr. Kimberly Oberski ’09 Cale Wassermann ’07 Joshua M. ’08 & Trisha Webb Keith A. ’90 & Kristen C. ’93 Wenzel Ned D. & Jill L. ’79 Wetmore Shawn ’01 & Georgina A. ’98, ’01 Wilson Richard ’93 & Linda Wolschlager Drs. Jerry ’75 & Mary Lee Wright Tish R. Yaros ’03 Laura B. ’91 & Steve Yockey David ’93 & Michelle ’95, ’02 Youngstrom Drew R. ’85 & Tracy L. Zehnder David M. ’73 & Kenna S. Zorn Steven ’81 & Jennifer Zott

FRIENDS

Ron & Stacy Adams Chelsea A. Adcock Gary and Barbara Adelman

Steve & Ellen Albrecht Laura Alderson AMP Marketing, Inc. Michael Ancona Carl Angelo Randall & Sherri Appold Dennis W. Archer Cyrus Aryana, PhD Tammy & Randy Bachert Douglas & Jennifer Baenziger John Baesler Saurabh Bansal Kelly A. Barker Peter Barry Bay Eye Care Center, P.C. Katherine N. Bemetz Trust Richard Beroza Donald & Vicki Berry Gary Beyersdorf Moe Bidgoli & Mary Hatam Terry & Beth Bigelow The Hon. & Mrs. Charles E. Binder Marianne Bird James and Trish Boersma Benjamin & Patricia Bolser Marvin G. & Dawn M. Bourelle William & Sally Bowen Ellis N. Brandt Dr. Robert G. Bridge Christopher & Karen Brieden Elgie Bright Leanna Brooks Karen Brown-Fackler Jerry & Lynda Bruce Christine & Doug Brunner Vincent & Cathy Buggia Robert & Andrea Burditt Tim and Cindy Burke Louis & Elizabeth Byrne Sandra Calamari Reid J. Calcott, DDS David Callejo Perez Care Network, LLC Virginia Caupp John & Katherine Channell Kathleen Chantaca-Kubczak CHEMINISTRY - Kairos Debate Club

Judith A. & Stephen P. Chesley Rebecca & Tom Clifford Bryan Collins William Collins & Dorene Allen Anthony & Lisa Colucci Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan Conach Marketing Group Michael & Rebecca Conard Christopher & Pamela Confaloni Dr. & Mrs. David J. Conrad Charles & Alma Cooke Amy Coon Tricia & Kelly Cooney Steve Corbett Anthony Crachiola JoAnn Crary Beth & Mike Craun Brian & Elizabeth Crimmins Dr. William & Gina Crinzi Eric & Eileen Curtis Charles B. & Susan Curtiss (H) Chuck & Nancy Cusick D Squared Consulting Cathy Davis R. Matt & Kathleen Davis Darrell & Kathleen Debenham Isaac Degraffenreid Tom & Laurie Deisler Joseph & Joanne Deneen Scott Densmore Dale Dewaard Greta & William Dijak Wayne & Sherryl Dillon James & Linda Doane Larry Drost Florence E. Dyste John & Lori Eck Carolyn Epplett Karen Erwin Daniel & Francine Eschenburg Thomas & Cheryl Fabus Olga & Robert Fagan Mary Ann Fairbanks Judith H. Farley Bob Ferchau Stuart & Jennifer Ferguson

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KOSASKI FOUNDATION SCHOLAR ROBERTS FELLOW LEADER GLOBAL CITIZEN

“I’ve had so many opportunities at SVSU, and they’ve helped me gain a clearer vision of what I can do and the impact I want to make in the world.”

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Geoffrey & Kathleen Fieger First Investments, Inc. James Fitterling Julie Foss Odette Foster-Yanka Frankenmuth Jellystone Park Gardner & Gardner Insurance Agency, LLC Keith & Charlotte Garrett Dan Gates Darroll Gatson & Vicky SticklerGatson Dan & Cathy Gelhaus Dr. Jane Girdham & Michael Keenan Sally & Gregory Gordon Gougeon Employees Foundation Michael Green Ted & Kathryn Groening Kevin & Diane Grummet Frank & Mary Guglielmi Alfred Guiffrida Joseph & Melannie Guzman Douglas Haas Ted Hackenberg Dennis & Michelle Hamilton Jeffrey & Jennifer Hamilton Michael & Sandra Hamilton Carol Hansen Phyllis Hastings Haus Precision Machining, LLC Mary Ann & Jerry Heimkreiter Peter & Jean Hellekjaer R.C. Hendrick & Son, Inc. Susan & Anthony Herd Vanessa & Herbert Herd Frederic & Theresa Hernandez Amy & Jan Hlavacek Donna Hogan Jeffrey & Lora Hogan Mark & Marcia Hooper Paul & Janet Howard Roger & Katherine Howell Jeff & Cynthia Hoyle Charles & Judy Huang Sarah Humphreys & Lawrence Mason

Huron Medical Center Yousef Jabbari Blake & Jeanie Johnson Donald & M. Melinda Johnston Kalk Holdings, Inc. Jim & Emilie Kanitz Tooney & Jim Kendall Kathy Kendall Lawrence Kensington Philip & Debbie Kerby Lawrence & Lisa Kickham Roger & Laurie Kimes King Green, LLC James E. Klemish Lori Kline-Schlicher Dr. William M. & Mrs. Dorothyann Klykylo Kari Knight Darla Korhorn Richard & Mary Ann Krafft Estate of Mary Anne Krashovetz Michael & Alice Krashovetz Michael & Patricia Kremin Tom & Kari Kresnak Krzysiak’s House Restaurant Donald & Lois Krzysiak Kathryn L. Kulow Aishwarya Kumar Sunil Kumar Ronald & Tara Kutchey Kim Lacey & Jeff Cahill Estelle Lamb Landaal Packaging Systems Ken & Jan LeCureux Dorothy Lee LeClair Chiropractic Center Dr. Jonathan Leonard & Ms. Sally Shepardson Gary & Caryn Lesley Jack & Margaret Leuenberger Frank & Tammy Lewandoski Frank & Vicky List Dr. Bing Liu Loftus & Associates Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Luczak Thomas Lupu & Theresa Porter-Lupu

As a student at Morley Stanwood High School, Dylan wasn’t a leader.

When he came to SVSU, that changed, thanks to people who encouraged him and programs that gave him the confidence to step up.

Early on, Dylan became involved with the SVSU Student Association and other campus activities. That inspired him to apply for the prestigious Roberts Fellowship, which has helped him sharpen his skills, broaden his horizons and envision a better future.

Without the support of the SVSU Fund, Dylan’s experience would have been very different. And so would his future. Because it supports the general scholarship fund as well as tuition scholarships for leadership and international programs, the SVSU Fund impacts thousands of students like Dylan every year.

You can change futures with a gift to the SVSU Fund.

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Alex & Joyce MacGregor Catherine Macomber Kendra & Mark Manduzzi Charles & Mary Sue Markey Marlene Mauch & William McQuillan Maximum Potential Physical Therapy, LLC Mark & Kathleen McFarland Cheryl McGough Barbara W. McLennan Dr. William McQuillan Kenneth McQuiston Marcella Medina Bill Melton Jennifer Melton Abby C. & Christopher M. Meyer Millennium Software, Inc. Param Mittal Mobile Medical Response, Inc. Guy T. & Jane Moulthrop Lisa & David Neal Larry & Janet Neil Debra Newton NMT Printing, Inc. North Oakland Home Health Care, Inc. Gene & Shirley Nuckolls Jeanette & Doug O’Boyle Leah Olson-Perry Nathaniel A. Owen Jason Pagano Mike & Martha Palmer Dr. Hong Youl & Woohee Park Donald P. Passal Richard & Barbara Payne Kenneth and Regina Pederson Kathleen L. Pelkki Julie Pennington Kirk & April Peters Ronald Pewinski Sue & Bob Piesko Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 85 Roger & Jeanne Pumford Helen Raica-Klotz Don & Karen Rauschenberger Paula & Todd Recknagel Reede Properties, LLC Juanita & Gary Regich Michael Reis Reitz Capital Advisors LLC Janet & Stefan Rentsch Joseph J. Rexford Robert & Jean Richardson, Jr. Robert F. Sonntag, D.D.S. Mary H. Roberts Roenicke Electric Lance & Lourdes Romain Larry & Verna Rosenberg Dr. Frederick and Beth Rosin Maureen Roy Tyler Roy Gary & Kathy Rummel Dr. Jack M. (H) & Lila J. (H) Ryder Rysenia Capital Solutions LLC Samuel & Elizabeth Sachs Samico, Inc. Leonard & Nancy Sarosi Daniel & Tammy Satkowiak Carrie Sawyer Roy & Beverly Schairer George & Elaine Schnepf Markus & Jean Schulz Seasons Change Home Health Care, Inc. Mark & Maria Seward Kenneth & Cheryl Seyuin Susan & Bruce Shaw David & Teri Skidmore Ed & Suzanne Skrelunas Edward & Norma Smith Deborah Soderman & Chet Best Robert S. Jr. & Jane Spence Steven & Kristina Stanford Louie & Jo Ann (H) Stanley Edward Stapish Sting Football LLC Donald & Karen Stoner Margaret Strickland Gretta Stritesky Gerald K. & Kathryn J. Stuart Student Book Exchange Alison & John Stuhr Sullivan Fence Co. SVSU Faculty Association

SVSU Student Life John & Joyce Swartz Eric Sweterlitsch Take Me Fishin Michigan LLC Eugene & Lori Talaga Thomas & Teresa Tarn TCAA William B. TenEyck The Community Foundation of Louisville James & Francine Thews Brian J. Thomas, PhD Darrin & Lisa Thomas Melvin & Kimberly Thomas Dr. Gary L. Thompson Darin Thrun Thunder Bay Clinic Management Inc Leslie & Marion Tincknell Perry Toyzan Treatment Professional Coatings, Inc. Turn One Calvin Turnage Barbara Tweedy Betty Ujevich Jim Vervoort Kevin & Karen Vrabel Dr. Richard L. & Dee Dee Wacksman Dr. & Mrs. Marwan Wafa Agnes Walczyk Thomas & Barbara Weadock Shelley & Marty Wegner Susan & Matthew Wendling Samantha Willmen Winding Creek Kennels Gregory & Gloria Wise John & Marilyn Wolf Michael & Marcia Wolohan Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company Wolverine Stone Company Sara Wood Teresa & Steve Wren Lowell & Judy Youngquist James & Lynette Zeitler Gerald J. & Yoshie Ziarno

CENTURY CLUB $100 – $199

ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Jill M. Allardyce ’06 William D. Anderson ’13 Joanne ’93 & John Andree Dr. Barbara E. Appold ’98, ’01 Carrie L. Appold ’90 Dr. Marie E. Archambault ’86 Jessica I. Asaro ’14 Timothy S. Ashley ’09 Andrew ’00 & Jamie Atherton Robert ’06 & Amy Awrey Geoffrey ’90 & Angela Baltzer Chris, Meagan & Peyton Baranek Justin L. Barcey ’09 James A. ’75 & Vicki Barcia Paul A. Bates ’87 Leann M. Bauer ’93, ’94 Ann Bauman ’80 & Gary Johnson Craig A. Beins ’86 Molly ’90 & Daniel Belanger Steven J. Benaske ’97 Tammy ’93 & David Bernier Charlotte A. ’00 & Bruce Bollinger The Rev. Andrew D. Booms ’99 Monica M. ’81 & Gary Boulan Pat Bourdow ’78 George R.’74 & Helen K. Bousfield Clarence H. ’94 & Cora Burkes Eric L. Buschlen ’94 & Amy B. McGinnis Clayton ’88 & Pam Cameron John ’86 & Annette ’88, ’06 Card Terianne L. Carey ’05, ’11 Jillian ’03 & Shaun Carter Vicente ’75 & Karla Castellanos Norma G. Clack ’84 Jack P. & Camille A. ’80 Cleveland Michael L. Crawford ’05 Donald R. ’00, ’01 & Kristi L. ’00 Daily Kurt A. David ’86 & Tammie David Hepsie H. ’87 & Ronald Davis

Harold Dean ’83 Rolland R. DeJohn ’70 Shirley J. Dougherty ’69 Sharon L. ’76 & Ronald K. Dulak Justin D. ’01 & Laura M. ’98 Ebel Marcus D. ’05 & Katherine Ewing Todd R. Eccles ’75 Brandon M. Emeott ’10 Roy A. ’73 & Nancy M. ’72 Erndt Wendy A. ’89 & Scott Feinauer Irene C. Ferry ’79 Sally ’78 & David Fickes D. Rich ’74 & Mary Ann Firebaugh James ’71 & Nelda Fitzgibbon Kevin P. ’00, ’07 & Sarah Flatt Jessica D. ’06 & Daniel L. ’06 Fodrocy Mark R. ’78 & Laura Freed Edward J. ’80 Frowine II Rev. Gerald W. ’77 & Cynitha Fuller Paul A. Fulmer ’78 Wendy ’94 & Howard Gave Ginny Geary Laskovics ’82 & F. Mark Laskovics Sean ’03 & Melissa ’02 Geistler Paul B. ’88 & Kim Gigliotti Seth Forrest Gilbertson ’03 Teresa ’82 & Richard ’81 Gill Amy ’97 & Andrew Gilman John ’79, ’80 & Sally Goodsell Jennifer J. ’94 & Jerry Gormley R. Gower ’72 Franklin J. ’73 & Joann Grant Lyndsay C. ’90 & Joel Gremel Lisa A. Gross ’05 Ian J. Grzesik ’12 Marcia ’90 & Timothy Hammerbacher Ronald B. Hardy ’70 Gregory J. ’85 & Janet M. ’90 Heinlein Scott ’80 & Vicki Heinz Don ’71 & Ann Herm Shirley H. Hoffmann ’79 Kerie ’02 & Dennis ’01 Hughes Charlotte J. ’00 & Jerald Ignash John H. ’82 & Thaylia Janes Jennifer ’98, ’14 & Jose Jimenez Erika W. Joerke ’82 Clayton J. ’04 & Nicole ’05 Johnson Melissa A. ’99 & Joseph S. Kaczmarek Lynn ’76 & Crystal ’85 Kauer John C. Kava ’04 Mary Jo ’03 Kellogg-Bladecki & Larry Bladecki Keenan N. Kirkland ’04 Rod ’89 & Ruth M. ’91 Kitzmiler Kristen R. Klages ’98 Lance M. ’89 & Jennifer Klein Kevin D. Kowalski ’08 Lou Ann (Nevenfeldt) ’94 & Leonard H. Krueger, Jr. Mary Lou Krzyminski ’80 Kevin ’02 & Amy ’02 Kundinger Dale M. Kurtz ’84 Linda R. LaFlair ’96, ’02 Joseph W. ’99 & Amanda LaFramboise R. Bradley ’75 & Lee Ann Lambert Kathleen Theiler Lanza ’98 John R. LaPrad ’98, ’09 Elyse S. Ledy ’13 Eric J. ’95 & Holly K. ’95 Light Anne H. ’06 & William Livingston Sue J. ’84 & Jack Loehr Chris Looney & Christie LozenLooney ’83 Stanley Mack III ’70 Elizabeth Mahank ’74 Robert P. ’74 & Robin L. Marande Dr. Michael Marcincuk ’87 & Susan Gotfried ’83, ’87 Mark R. ’84 & Debbie M. Mathewson Danise L. ’89 & Don J. ’91 McAnelly Patrick ’74 & Joan McCoy Vera L. McCulloh-Pratt ’96, ’02 Kimberly ’83, ’88 & James McDonald Margaret M. McGuire ’98 Katherine E. Metropoulos ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Meyer, Jr. ’75 Richard L. ’92 & Joan G. Miller Ronald C. ’78 & Diane K. Miller

Brian Addison Monfils ’12 Kevin E. ’01, ’07 & Erin L. Moore Victor J. ’89 & Sandra Morgan Richard ’84 & Margaret Morrow Randy ’90 & Mary ’90 Mudd Michael J. ’85 & Elizabeth A. ’84 Mueller David W. Murphy ’75, ’86 Harry ’70 & Gladys Newton Dwayne Nicholson ’92 Steven J. ’04, ’07 & Rebecca Paling Robert L. ’84 & Hollis M. ’87, ’96 Paul Ann ’88 & Kim D. Pavlik Larry R. Payne, Jr. ’07 Theano Pelkey ’71 Ronald R. ’71 & Lynne Pelletier Laura I. Piacentini ’13 Daniel L. ’71 & Peg Pletzke Jerry W. ’74 & Merey L. Price Rhonda A. ’95, ’98, ’01 & LeWayne E. Provoast Billie S. Raden ’03, ’07 Jack & Connie ’76 Rehmann Larry ’75 & Rebecca Reimann Matthew J. ’93 & Sue Reno Monica ’88, ’93 & Guadalupe Reyes Thomas A. Rinness ’88 Anne ’87, ’91 & Dennis* Ritz Gary G. ’77 & Mary E. Robinson Ruby Robinson ’70, ’74 Shirley M. Robinson ’91 Christopher T. Roekle ’09, ’13 Donald F. Schott ’71 Deanna K. Schultz (H) Karen K. ’94 & Jerome Schultz Kathryn Scott ’07 Ryan Seelhoff ’10 Patricia A. Shaheen ’71 Stephen ’94 & Pam Skillman Bryan Smiggen ’99 Marta L. Smith ’82 Craig ’86, ’00 & Jill Snook James D. Spradlin ’93 John N. Stadwick ’83 Jennifer M. Stephens ’93 Janice I. Stewart ’77, ’86 Nicholas L. ’01 & Rebecca A. ’02 Sulfridge Gerald ’75 & Rebecca ’90 Survant Joshua ’01 & Nichole ’08 Swackhamer Lee ’70 & Barb Szczesniak Michael ’77 & Carol Talbert Janice ’94 & Bruce Tallmadge Rebecca M. Taylor ’13 Kenneth M. ’70 & Nancy ’72 Tesauro Diane Y. Thiers ’90, ’97 Diane ’87 & Lee Thompson Mark D. ’82, ’91 & Diane L. ’91 Thompson Cameron M. Thorp ’13 Gail M. ’87 & Lawrence G. Toft, Jr. Shelly ’88, ’97 & Mark ’84 Umphrey Julie C. ’95 & Jerry Valade M. Don Van Steenkiste ’87

Derek B. ’08 & Charity J. Volmering Donna J. Wackerly ’70 Debra Wagner ’00 Nathan M. ’02 & Dana L. Wakefield Rachel D. Sawley-Wasmer ’93 & Gregory Wasmer ’01 Ryan E. Waugh ’04 Laura B. Weber ’02 Pamela (Clifford) ’92, ’13 & Don Wegener Tara L. ’14 & Brent M. Welch Pamela M. Wenzel ’74 Cindy A. ’85 & Russell Wenzlick Sue E. West ’87 Janet ’67 & J. Frank Whitley Vickie L. Wickman ’83, ’89 Gail A. ’00 & Douglas H. Wicks Gregory ’90, ’06 & Gretchen ’95 Witherspoon Joseph ’07, ’11 & Courtney ’08 Wojtkiewicz Jason E. ’07, ’14 & Amanda Wolverton David J. Wongso ’97 Susi Wongso ’83, ’85 Melissa A. Woodward ’99, ’09 LaDonna L. Young ’09, ’12

FRIENDS

2 Footprints, Inc. ABC Early Learning Center Mike & Jill Abraham Cedric & Jamie Addie Joe Allen Robert & Maggie Allesee American Instrumentation, INC. Doug & Cindy Anderson Raymond & Sharon Anderson Herbert Appold Gary R. Apsey, PhD Phillip Archer David & Judy Arnold Elaine Arnold Anna G. Askew Kevin & Jennie Avis B & B Taylor Bros Farms BAC Holdings Robert & Judy Bachert Richard & Margie Baker Richard & Beverly Barr Corey & Lisa Baruth Rob & Melissa Baruth Gary & Donna Bass Doug Bazan Michael & Christina Beale David & Betty Beauchamp Lawrence & Kathleen Beauchamp Jerome J. & Marilyn B. Bechtel Casey C. Becker Mary Lou & Tim Benecke Jim Benedict Jeffrey & Laura Bennett Mary Berent Bicycle Village Jay Black Fred & Alice Blanchard Mail Room Service Center Rosaline Blumenau Rob & Holly Boggs

(H) denotes honorary alumni status

Gary & Julie Booms Donald Bozeman Aaron Bradford Brewer Machine & Manufacturing Inc. William & Sylvia Bridge John & Paulette Briestensky Jennifer Briggs Tom & Ann Brigham William Brooks Dave Brown Reinhold & Connie Brown Sara Brown Daniel Brunner Todd & Ashly Buckingham Colin & Kerry Buell Lois Burg Esther Burgess Morley & Edith Burns Robert & Keri Busuttil Russell & Karen Buzo Dr. William B. & Joanne M. Cammin Campanelli & Pear Luis & Erica Canales Kristen & Michael Carey William Carriere Thomas D. Carter Marie Cassar Catholic Federal Credit Union Jennifer Chaytor C.L. & T.L. Chiatalas Kyle & Sonja Cissell Margaret E. Clark Susan & Robin Clinton CMB Stump Grinding, LLC Janine & Mark Cochran Sam Colizza Terry Colizza Jim & Brooke Collins J. Warda Compton Christopher & Susan Conklin Ginny & Rick Conrad Louis & Karen Constan Cook GM Super Store Dave & Maria Corey Mr. & Mrs. Ernest S. Cornwell, Jr. Albert & Kelly Corsi Diane Courtemanche Matthew & Molly Cowan Charles L. Crabtree Deborah & Chris Crabtree Frank & Peggy Craven Dorothy & Nicholas* Csonka John (H) & Pat Curry Mary Ann Cyr Anne & Mike Czopek Cheryl A. David Joseph & Barbara Day Bob & Nancy De Boer Julie Decker Denise Dedman The Hon. and Mrs. Joseph G. DeFrancesco Connie DeMarco Bill Denneny BJ Denneny George Dillon Jeffrey & Rasela Dillon

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DiRusso’s Sausage, Inc. Patricia & Randy Dixon Michael & Darlene Dombrowski Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union John & Catherine Doyle Robert & Lisa Draper Terry Drunkenmiller Gary & Deborah Dunbar E.M.S. Body Parts & Service Karen Eickholt A. J. Eilers David Elbers Elite Lawn & Landscape Bree Elrod Gary & Julie Emede Dennis & Pamela Eschenburg Patricia Evans Jill & Peter Ewend Matt Fairchild John A. Fallon Bob & Gloria Farr Debra & Richard Farrell Mark Faucher Kelly & Jack Ferchau Chris & Michele Ferla Timothy Ferriss Stephen Fitzgibbon Sarah & Thomas Flynn Denis & Pat Fodrocy Vickie & John Foley Fred & Betty Foltz Robert C. Forbes Thomas & Gail Ford Caroline Fordyce Gilson & Patricia Foster Sherrin Frances Frank’s Pizza Inc. Terry Franz William A. & Carol Frederick Alan Freed Robert & Diane Fritz Dolores M. Gallina Richard & Kathleen Garrett Edward Gates Katherine & Mark Gerard GFC of Michigan Emerson & Carol Gilbert Maryann P. Gillette Christopher & Sally Giroux Gary & Sandra Glaza Jeff Glynn Dr. Donald C. Goeckel & Dr. Dianne C. Weidner Craig & Jenny Goepper Diane & Kevin Goethals Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goss Marilyn & Don Goyette Teresa Grant Allen & Diane Greene Dorothy Greenstrand Archie & Bonita Griffin Cindy Gruszka Michael Gruszka Frank & Jennifer Guglielmi Peggy & Alain Hadorn Robert & Janet Hahn David Hall James & Karen Hall John & Carie Hall Tom & Genora Goyette Halligan Helen Hamilton Louis & Vera Hanisko Beau Hannah Annie Hanson Gary & Elaine Hanson Keith Harding Don & Jane Harris William & Kristine Hartl Earl & Sharon Hartman Mark & Cindy Hauserman Tyler Haynes Gary & Darlene Hazergian Steven & Kathy Hazergian Mary Jane Heitkamp Robert & Penny Hendricks Amy Hendrickson Scott Hendryx Gerald & Marlene Hensler Judith Hertz Robert Hissom Gary Hobbs Michele Hoffman Hoke and Rene Holcomb Penelope & Daniel Holden

Terry & Robin Holt Susan & Claus Holtrop Orson & Judith Hornsby Ming-Tie Huang Michael Humbert Huron Travel, Inc. Dennis & Betty Ijames Indentions, Too Ingenuity IEQ, Inc. Terry (H) & Simi Ishihara Tim Janetsky Josh Jasper Sandra & Randy Javar Becky & Bill Jennings Thomas & Cleta Johnson Martha Ann Joseph Sean P. Joynt Joseph & Christina Kanine Paul & Donna Karl Sarah W. Keenan Terijo & James Kern Wilma Kessler The Honorable Dan Kildee Lori Kissane Jeremy Knous Gayle Koehler Donald & Cindy Kolosh Raymond J. & Linnea K. Kostrzewa Bob & Marilyn Krogman Barbara Krohn Paul Kusmierz William Laffitte Merit & Daniel Lajoie Karen & Dan Laney Aaron LaPointe Gregory & Anna Largent J. Allan & Betty L. Larsen William C. & Linda P. Lauderbach Rachel Lauter Kathy & Jerry Layne Jack & Lisa Lehman Robert & Mindy Leibinger Susan R. Leonard Farrell & Paulette LeVasseur Scott & Vicki LeVasseur Dr. & Mrs. John A. Ley Leonard & Debra Ligeski Barbara Mahar Lincoln Gordon Lindsay Evy Lobdell David & Roxanne Lockwood Jeffrey & Shelly Losee John & Judy Lough John & Charlene Lowry Jack’s Tree Service, Inc. Elizabeth & Keith Lumbert Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lutz, Jr. Annette Lynch Timothy M. MacKay Richard & Janet Magsig Raymond Mandle Thomas & Karen Marcus Marion’s Annabelle Maroney Cooke Maroney Ruth & Thomas Marsh Kathy Martin SharonLee Martin Janet I. Martineau Ronald & Karen Mason Ruth Ann Zahnow McAllister Kenneth & Kathryn McCarter Steve & Linda McClain Patrick & Wendy McCombs Antoinette McCord David & Peggy McCormick John McCormick & Dr. Nancy Vader-McCormick Shirley K. McCutchen Lowell & Beth McDonald Tom & Denise McDonald Max McGee Patrick & Jeanine McGee Robert & Marian McKinley McLaren Bay Special Care Ashley & Sean McLaughlin Richard & Sheryl McLaughlin L. Douglas McLean Scott McLeod Robert W. & E. Johanna McMichael Stephen McPherson Catherine McWatt Elaine McWatt Major Metcalf & Joann NormanMetcalf

Michigan CardioVascular Institute Michigan Race Mgmt, Inc. Dave & Ruth Ann Mikolajczak Carson Millar Drew & Debbie Miller Sharon Miller & Craig Delaney Dexter & Tammy Mitchell Rhett Mohler Genevieve Molenaar Karen & William Moore Dino & Mary Jo Morelli Arlene E. Mossner Glenn Moulton & Linda Black Pat Murray Ursula & Vince Murray Timothy & Kathleen Neff Carrie & Keith Neibauer Ryan Neveau NewTech Financial Services, LLC Rose Marie Nickodemus Christine Nielsen G.L. & Judith Niles Glenn & Jean Nogiec Jonathan Nolin Harold & Elizabeth Nutt Priya Obhrai Kelly O’Brien Janice O’Dell Therese-Marie & David Oeming Breeda O’Farrell Aloysius J. Oliver Andrea Ondish Osentoski Farm Equipment, Inc. Robert Oster Kaleen & Joe Palka Paul & Carol Palka James & Michelle Patch Paxson Oil Company Laura Peil Charles & Nancy Pennell John & Deborah Perkovich Petoskey Softball Boosters Rachel & Joachim Phillipp William A. (Bill) Pressprich Dr. & Mrs. William R. Priest Priestap Financial LLC Carrie Provenzano Donna Provenzano Robert & Susan Pumford Michael Puska Jeanine & Robert Quinn Rosanne Radziewicz Meena & Subhash Ramani Kerry Rastigue Sheruni Ratnabalasuriar, PhD Laureen Reed Reichard Insurance Agency Josh Reid Andrew Rexford David & Dorothy Reynolds Mrs. Carol M. Richardson Cheri & Donald Richardson Julie & Michael Richardson Risco Products, Inc. Joseph & Francine Rizzo Chris Rocca Kathryn Rocha Fred & Carolee Rolf James & Vickie Roller Michele & Bob Rose Voisne & Barbara Ross Rotary Club of Saginaw - Sunrise David Roth Jordan Roy Christopher & Susan Rupp Thomas & Rita Rutter Wanda & David Sabuda Paul San Miguel Elinor Saunders Suzanne Savoy Celine & Paul Scaddan Mary Kay Schaeffer Scheurer Healthcare Network Gustav Schulwitz Darlene Seegert Dr. Kerry W. Segel Doug Shepard Pam Shorter Megan Siegel Jansen Tami & Jason Sivy Scott Skinner Marilyn Skrocki Dennis & Marlene Skurda Marianne Smith Ellen & Richard Somsel

Otto & Colette Sonefeld Bridget & Malcolm Sparrow Herbert A. Jr.* & Mary Spence SPI Innovations James ’93 & Linda Spradlin State Farm Insurance Todd & Angela Stepsis Peg & Bill Stokes David Stopke Thomas & Nancy Strickland Joseph B. Stritesky James R. Suchodolski Daniel Sullivan Holly & Larry Swackhamer Thomas & Julie Tabor Pankaj Takkar Tony Tallman Anne Tapp The Iles Group Beth & Allan Thieme James & Jo Thomas Kim & Michael Thomas Thomas Trombley Electrical Contracting LLC Rebecca & Ronald Thompson Mark Thorburn, Sr. Mark Thorburn, Jr. Craig G. Thornton Three Rivers Construction Co. Dave Thrun Tithof Construction, Inc TKM Bengard Farms LLC TR Sales & Marketing LLC Tropical Smoothie Cafe Gregory & Patricia Trowbridge Robert & Jennie Tuttle United Producers, Inc. Universal Air Steven & Leslie Valutis William & Rita Valutis Scott & Marcia Van Essen John R. Van Laan John & Constance Van Poppelen Jonnie Vanderhoef Michael VanHemert Rebecca & Christopher Vasold Frank & Mary Ellen Vaydik Hilda & Donald Vest Sarah Vrabel Melanie & Kurt Vugteveen Heidi A. Bolger & David R. Wallace Joe Watros Donald Wedding Shelby Weeks Kenneth S. Weikal Victor J. Weinstein James & Sharon Wenger Jeffery & Jody Wesley Karl Weyand Steven & Sallie Whelan Michael & Rebecca Wiitanen Jacqueline A. Willertz John H. & Katherine Williams Robb & Rebecca Willman Scott & De Willman Eugene Wingerson Kirk & Mary Ann Winnega Scott & Jackie Witlock Wobig Construction Company Inc. Wohlfeil Hardware & Tools, Inc. Dr. Janice M. Wolff & Terry A. Wolff William B. & Jan Wollner Whitney & Adam Wolters Mike Woody Kelsey Wuebker William A. & Karen Zehnder J. Michael & Lana Zelley Joseph & Tami Zerr

SPIRIT CLUB $10 – $99

ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Helen M. ’87 & Fred Adams Christopher ’97 & Janet ’97 Ader Bradley ’05 & Kimberly Almonroeder Patricia A. Altergott ’02 Katherine ’84 & Gary Andersen Evelyn M. Anderson ’79 Karen B. ’04 & Brian A. Anklam Jason R. ’97 & Lisa A. ’02 Arsenault Margaret J. Backstrand ’89 Rick ’01 & Andrea ’88 Baldwin

RICHARD V. WOLOHAN FELLOWSHIP IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE Over spring break in March, the Richard V. Wolohan Fellows visited Washington, D.C., and caught up with John Hamilton, 1987, B.A., at the National Archives and Records Administration.

The Richard V. Wolohan Fellowship in Leadership and Service is funded by a gift from the Wolohan Family Foundation.

Ruth Ann Ballien ’89 Richard ’73 & Jeanne Ballor Paul F. ’87 and Laura Bargardi Erica J. Barnes ’07 Joanne ’89 & Ron Barry Virginia R. Batterbee ’77 Barbara Michalak Baughman ’74 Neil ’05, ’07 & Mindy ’05 Baumgartner Scott D. ’88 & Jamie Beard Andrew L. Beaver ’11 Kristi R. ’08 and Chris Bebow Karen W. ’74 & Robert Bell Brenda L. ’80 & David M. Bentley Logan M. Beson ’06 Constance M. ’90 & James J. Bockelman Linda D. Boissonneault Corder ’87 Dennis ’89 & Betsy Borchard Jean E. ’90 & Robert W. Bortner Sharon E. Boyd ’88 Danyell Bragg ’14 Mike ’84 & Ann Brandow Mark S. Bredholt ’77 Beth A. ’07 & Randall A. Britt Eric M. ’95 & Tammy L. Brown Deborah K. ’04 & Robert Bula Andrew J. Burgeson ’13 John D. ’69 & Kathleen L. ’69 Burke Gwendolyn K. Burt ’89 Andrew R. ’89 & Jennifer Busch Greg ’79 & Barb ’78 Butler Myrna J. ’80 & John H. Cammin Jeffrey S. Campbell ’73 Jennifer A. Campbell ’87 Jacob Carlisle ’14 Mary ’84, ’91 & Kirk Carlisle Logan J. Carroll ’11 Robert G. Cathcart ’14 Joseph Chacko ’12 Curt S. Chalabian ’11 Jane F. Chard ’78 Rachel Chatfield ’14 Deborah ’78, ’82 & Patrick ’77 Chernich Alex R. Christenson ’05 Ray L. Christie ’91 & Debra J. Kimball-Christie ’92 Patricia A. Chronowski ’82 Mary Beth ’74, ’88 & Dennis Ciesla Kimberly S. ’04 & James G. Clark Mary Jane Clark ’76 Taylor A. Clarke ’14 Julie M. ’08 & Franco Rocco Fleites Coe Cheryl A. Conlee ’96 Judith P. ’88 & Gary Lee Coppa

Michael D. Craig ’14 Bradley J. Crainer ’09 Darryn L. Crocker, RN ’08 Connie Curell ’78, ’85 Caroline A. Cwiek ’07 John ’82 & Alicia Darga Ashley L. Davis ’14 Brad M. Davis ’99 Brenda Laracey Davis ’87 Dale F. ’77 & Terry L. Davis Dirk R. ’95 & Melissa L. ’09 DeBoer Katherine O. DeFouw ’05 Mike ’72 & Cathy Denay Paula J. ’79 & Don Dennison Michele K. ’91, ’99 & Alan Derheim Billy ’84 & Gisel Dexter Beverly A. Diffin ’04 Sharon K. ’79 & Ralph H. Dinse Karen ’10 & Roger Dominowski Christopher D. ’03 & Hannah Douglass Joseph J. Dragotta ’12 Tyson K. Dubay ’98 Ryan C. Duckworth ’02 Cheryl R. Dupuis ’82 Judy Eberlein ’72 Rita A. Egan ’84 Brian E. Eggleston ’99 Carol S. ’98 & Robert Emrich Nathan A. Engstrom ’10 Ronald M. ’67 & Kathleen A. Erway Shelley L. ’87 & Russell Federspiel Deborah S. Fegan ’86, ’05 Monica L. Feltson ’97 Lynn A. Ferguson ’80 Aaron A. ’95, ’99 & Katharine L. Fernald Nicole M. Salerno-Fetterhoff ’11 & Joseph G. Fetterhoff ’11 Jannie E. Fishback ’77 Kayla M. Fitzgibbon ’12 Mary ’92 & Michael Flannery Edward W. ’74 & Sally Flayer John A. ’90, ’97 & Sylvia Flores Alicia E. Flynn ’12 Janet E. ’79 & Michael J. Flynn Karen L. Parish-Foster ’81 & Rodney W. Foster ’83 Michelle A. ’87 & William Foy Marilyn ’81 & Ralph Frahm Donald R. Freel ’66 & Mary K. Freel Jerry ’70 & Mary Jane Frost Stephen ’83 & Susan Gale Rita Munley Gallagher, PhD ’79 Justin ’02 & Debra Garcia Dianne L. ’91 & Wayne Gerhauser Jason M. Gerhauser ’00

Laura ’79 & Robert Gersell Timothy C. Gerstenberger ’07 Brent ’00 & Bethany Gettel Jacquelyn L. Gibson ’13 Kathleen M. Gibson ’03 Paul R. ’90 & Laurie Gies Barbara S. Gordon ’09 Frank J. Gotts ’98 Amanda M. ’07 & Richard A. ’09 Graham Jenna R. ’08 & Bradley D. Graham Polley S. Green ’11 Sue E. Greenwood ’87 Penny E. Gregory ’89 Rebecca M. Griffin ’11 Jeremy ’02 & Jamie ’05 Haggitt Nick S. Halaby ’13 Norman L. ’91 & Lauren Halstead Anne ’08 & John Hamberg Sean N. Hammond ’12 William L. ’73 & Cheryl Hammond Justin M. Harper ’10 Marianne H. Harris ’82 Ericka L. ’04 & Jason Hartigan Anthony E. ’04 & Jennifer E. ’03 Hatch Robert ’99 & Linda Hawke Jasmine C. Hawthorne ’13 Jill A. ’88 & Scott Hegenauer Daniel J. ’05 & Cheryl Heintz Katherine R. Hendershot ’10, ’14 Christine C. ’97 & Maurice E. Henne Janice R. Henrichs Kuebler ’77 & Fritz D. Kuebler, Sr. Judy A. Herek ’12 Richard ’77, ’81, ’04, ’13 & Ann Herm Alan J. Herman ’83 Barbara J. ’85 & Dwayne Hicks Todd ’90 & Sherry Hiler Laura J. ’94, ’02 Hintz Wayne R. ’05 & Cadia Hofmann Mary Ellen Schultz Hogan ’71 & Michael Hogan Thomas R. ’91 & Jennifer L. Holdwick Mr. & Mrs. Thomas ’93 Hollingsworth Valeriah A. Holmon ’08 Lori A. House-Hewitt ’84 Shauntel D. Howard ’13 Matthew ’92, ’99 & Victoria ’91 Hufnagel Debbie Hurst ’90 Nathan J. Irby ’12 Steven D. ’87 & Bridget J. Jablonski Marcy ’92 & Bill Jacobs

Jamie ’11 & Jonathan ’11 Jager Jean A. (Grego Krause) Jakobi ’87 & Keith Jakobi Gary ’88 & Linda Janowiak Linda S. ’87 & Stephen Jaskiewicz Marlin M. Jenkins ’14 Brian J. Jensen ’10 Rosemarie Jerzylo ’81 Sara M. ’80 & Ernest Jesse Mark W. Johncock ’84 Geron D. Johnson ’08 Joseph Johnson ’05 Raymond ’95 & Lane ’99 Johnston Carmella E. Jones-Shaw ’81 Eddie V. Jones ’03 Adam J. Julien ’12 Linda M. Kammann ’96 William P. ’77 & Carolyn Kelley Ruth Kemper ’72 Matthew ’94 & Dawn Kennedy Thomas T. ’81 & Junanne Kern Andrea E. Kidd ’89 Leonard W. Kielpinski ’87 Andrew W. Kincannon ’78 Rebecca M. Kinder ’13 Daniel ’83 & Tammi ’84 King Larry A. King ’97 McKenzie R. King ’77 Sue ’87, ’93 & Peter Kirchman Anthony J. Kirk ’14 Joe J. Kirkland ’13 Brian P. Klein ’10 Michael & Susan L. ’80, ’83 Knack Sydney R. Knapp ’12 Jan Knisely-Simons, MA ’01 & Marc Simons Kyle L. Knopp ’13 Eric A. ’89 & Lacy Koehn Garnett D. Kohler ’05 James H. Kovalcik ’06 Jason ’97, ’01 & Angela Kowalski Carol ’83 & Kermit ’74 Kranz Lynette A. ’99, ’11 & Steven R. Kuberski Cary K. Kuenn ’04 Samantha L. Breault ’13 Dennis ’90 & Susan Kula Timothy A. ’11 & Cheryl A. Kumar Richard J. ’71 & Katherine M. Kusowski Ed C. LaBair ’87 Mark A. LaFreniere ’06 Thomas J. Lagocki ’10 Barbara J. Laking ’04 Margaret Ann Landeryou ’89 Christopher C. Landrith ’11 Bruce A. Landskroener ’79 Jonathan R. Lange ’10

Michael J. ’85 & Cynthia S. Lange Michael W. Lasley ’84 Eric C. Laube ’12 Brandon ’10 & Beth LeBlanc Wes G. Ledesma ’14 Adam M. Leibinger ’14 Heidi Lyn (Heritier) Lentz ’84 Diana ’87 & William Leser Connie S. Lesh ’04 Olivia Lake-LoFiego ’98, ’05 & Peter ’00, ’05 LoFiego Leslye M. Long ’02, ’06 Tammy ’03 & James Lounsberry Angela L. ’11 & David Lund Richard A. ’05, ’11 & Barbara M. ’89 MacGregor Lauchlin W. MacGregor ’74 Stella R. Macheso ’05 Kristi L. MacKenzie ’00 Jason ’96 & Amy Mackie Sharon Maddox ’78 Rebecca J. Magnus ’93 Jenna E. Mahaffy ’11 Tyler S. Manning ’14 Patrick J. ’02 & Jessica L. ’03 Marietti Willard ’83 & Janet Markham Stephanie Marshall ’12 Sara Martinez ’08, ’13 Anita Martino Hampes ’76 Sarah A. Marx ’10 Keeli M. Matherly ’08 Jeffrey ’84 & Janet Maxwell Thomas G. Maxwell ’93 Lindsay T. Maynard ’13 Brett A. ’97 & Anne M. ’95 McCall David & Sherene ’76 McCloy Barbara J. ’86 & Stephen McCosh Christopher J. McGuire ’11 Glen A. ’82 & Rita McIntyre Nora K. McLellan ’83 Steven G. & Beth D. ’79 McNettFettinger James J. ’81 & Bethany McParlan Tammy A. Medel ’97 Gordon R. Mefford, Jr. ’88 & Linda A. Mefford Caroline ’66 & Wayne Mertz Ryan W. ’07 & Laura L. ’07 Michaels Adam L. ’10 & Krysten Miller Becky ’97, ’05 & Roger Miller Charles R. ’81 & Theresa L. Miller Daniel ’91 & Carey ’91 Mills Helen E. Mills ’05 Maureen F. Miscavish ’85 Michelle L. ’04, ’11 & Jeffrey D. Mitchell Megan R. Milbourne ’12

(H) denotes honorary alumni status

Jason R. Mott ’13 Connie A. Murdoch ’87 Jennifer D. ’08 & Matthew C. Murphy Kathleen ’08 & Patrick Murtha Melissa B. ’04 & Ryan P. Murtha Donald F. ’73 & Margaret Musinski Lindsay L. Wolven ’04 Carol A. Nash ’80 & Patrick Carroll Kathryn A. ’74 & Frank Nerychel Becky M. Neumann ’07 Robert A. Niven ’91 Mark A. Oates ’86 Richard J. O’Dell ’84 Jack ’78 & Kat Oeming Diann S. Ogawa ’79 Colin E. Ohl ’13 Edward J. ’81 & Diane Oliver Tracy A. ’96, ’11 & T Olsen Richard F. ’91 & Jane Osentoski William ’80 & Marsha Ostler Lindsay A. ’02 & Andrew P. Howes Anthony A. Palazzolo ’11 Brian C. ’99 & Dana Paluk Timothy J. Pawlak ’70 Tonya M. Peet ’08 Melissa L. Pelky ’12 Steven J. Pelky ’12 Elizabeth D. Perlaki ’14 Maggie E. ’04 & Todd Perry Scot ’83 & Kris H. Perry Whitney M. Perry ’09 David ’84 & Sandra ’83 Peruski Margaret M. Peters ’96 Patrick L. Peters ’95 Troy B. Peuler ’99 Jonathan A. Phelan ’99 Julie A. Phenis ’08 Robert ’09 & Brooke ’11 Pieschke Lisa L. (Storrs) ’86 & Mark Pijaszek Kenneth J. ’85 & Mary Plude Mary M. Post ’96 Rebecca Post ’92 Cheryl D. Pratt ’83 Tom ’84 & Lorraine Priebe Jamie E. Prior ’99 Christopher R. ’06 & Jillian S. ’07 Rader Anthony ’85 & Lynn Railling Christine L. ’96 & Donald Rainey Melissa ’91 & Christopher Rau Julie N. Reinbold ’96 Mitchell C. Reinhart ’14 Nichole L. Rekowski ’04 Kellie L. Whitaker ’12 Kathleen S. Renwick-Pabst ’88 & David J. Pabst Heidi R. Richards ’07, ’12

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ANNUAL GIFT CLUBS AND SPONSORS

RECOGNIZING THOSEthose WHO MADE A GIFT TO THE UNIVERSITY BETWEEN JAN.january 1 AND DEC.131, 2014december 31, 2011 Recognizing who made a gift to svsu between and

’63 CLUB

Celebrates the proud Cardinal tradition of supporting current students, while acknowledging members’ special relationship with SVSU. Inaugural members of the 63 Club are listed here.

ALUMNI RED PRIDE GIVING SOCIETY

Patricia A. Altergott ’02 Roselyn D. Argyle ’66 Geoffrey ’90 & Angela Baltzer Scott D. ’88 & Jamie Beard Andrew J. ’87 & Andrea M. Bethune Timothy M. ’81 & Dorothy J. ’72 Bever Joseph A. Biskner ’83 Paul ’71 & Cheryl Bowman Andrew R. ’89 & Jennifer Busch Bryan ’06, ’11 & Kelly ’09, ’14 Crainer Lee ’02, ’05, ’06 & Kimberly ’03, ’07, ’10 Cruppenink Ashley L. Davis ’14 Brad M. Davis ’99 Tyson K. ’98 & Mara B. Dubay Wendy ’94 & Howard Gave Michele D. Gunkelman ’93 William L. ’73 & Cheryl Hammond Charles ’95 & Tamera ’93 Hanna Katherine R. Hendershot ’10, ’14 Judy A. Herek ’12 Todd ’90 & Sherry Hiler Eddie V. Jones ’03 Adam J. Julien ’12 Daniel ’83 & Tammi ’84 King McKenzie R. King ’77 David V. ’79 & Cindy Kowalski Olivia Lake-LoFiego ’98, ’05 & Peter LoFiego ’00, ’05 Elyse S. Ledy ’13 Jenna Briggs ’13 & Ted Lind ’14 Leslye M. Long ’02, ’06 Tracy R. ’94 & Timothy P. Longe Terry J. Lutz ’85, ’14 Scott D. MacLeod ’89 Tyler S. Manning ’14 Shawnette ’99 & Kevin Markey Sara Martinez ’08, ’13 Cheryl L. ’89 & Michael ’96 Michalski Jason R. Mott ’13 Kimberly A. (Hall) ’89, ’98 & Mark Norris Jennifer ’00, ’04 & Joshua ’07 Pahl Elizabeth D. Perlaki ’14 Melissa ’91 & Christopher Rau Thomas A. Rinness ’88 Michael J. Roth ’13 Kevin J. ’92 & Rebecca ’02 Schultz Jade Sobczak ’14 Jennifer M. Stephens ’93 Janet C. ’81 & John Sternberg Marc Strain ’83, ’93 & Tina McIntire-Strain ’96, ’11 Nicholas J. ’03, ’07 & Jaclyn Taylor Stephen ’93 & Kari Warheit Samantha S. Wiens ’08 Jason E. ’07, ’14 & Amanda Wolverton Jessica L. Wolverton ’09

FRIENDS

Rashed Aldubayyan Bridget A. Billin Alyssa R. Briolat Andrew J. Chamberlain Kathleen Chantaca-Kubczak Anthony J. Flores Jonathon Girvan Samantha Hull Pedro Marin Debbie K. Marsh Hannah M. Parker Stephanie Peterson Kimberly Ruppel & Gary Slick Kimberly Salwey Jason Schoenmeyer Henry Shin Kelly Small Heather Stolp Kelly-Justin A. White

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Joseph M. Richardson ’08 Kristin A. Rieman ’93 Prince F. Robertson ’08 Kelsey L. Robinette ’13 Rex T. ’89 & Michele J. ’94 Robinette Kathy ’74 & Jack Rogers Bradley W. ’00 & Jacqueline S. Rohde Mark A. Rokita ’83 Arloa Rose ’73, ’76 Gaylon L. ’81 & Brenda D. Rose Timothy J. Ross ’07 Michael J. Roth ’13 Scott ’96, ’10 & Heather ’03, ’10 Rousseau Phillip R. Rupp ’83 & Karen M. Pockrandt-Rupp ’82 Robert ’89 & Kimberly Ruppel Alex H. Sallwey ’71 Anne Marie Schmidt ’73 Elizabeth Schmidt Klosowski ’81 Melissa ’07 & Joel Schmitt Steven E. Schmok ’86 David L. ’78 & Joann I. Schneider Jason A. Schnell ’06, ’09 Thomas ’76 & Pamela S. ’02 Schomaker Thomas B. ’76, ’89 & Cynthia Schrems Mary L. ’85, ’09 & Robert Schubert Arleen ’81 & Manfred Schulze Jane Schwarm ’81 Monika B. ’05 & Robert Sciba Andrew J. ’04, ’08 & Monique M. ’03, ’11 Scott Jason A. Scott ’04 Melissa A. Seamon ’99 Courtney J. ’08 & Wesley Seidel Kreg D. Sherman II ’13 Chih-Mo ’99 & Gwo-Shurn Shiu Jason A. Sierocki ’01 Robert C. ’73, ’85 & Cheryl Simmons James F. ’70 & Cecelia Simon Ronald J. ’90 & Tara-Lynne Sinicki Shayne A. Slick ’10 Andretta Smith ’09, ’11 Jade Sobczak ’14 Edith Sommers ’87 Mark ’08 & Maddie Sosnowski Katie K. Sova ’11 Lynn M. Squanda-Murphy ’81 & Larry Murphy Jennifer L. ’07 & Scott Stafford Christa R. Starkey ’07 Matthew ’01 & Amy ’01 Stedry Chad G. Steele ’06 Kathryn S. Steele ’81 Joshua ’96 & Tammy Stevens Scott ’81 & Shirley Stewart Michael R. Stoner ’86 Dr. Richard Eric ’78 & Kathleen Strain Robert ’99 & Kelli Stricker Eric J. ’09 & Andrea R. ’10 Strong Susan R. ’88 & Joseph Suing Catherine F. Sujkowski ’84 Lorie J. Suppes ’89 Nick J. ’69 & Marcene A. ’79 Surian Joseph A. Swenders ’11 Andrew J. Switalski ’11 Gregory S. Szczepanski ’08 Debra ’94 & Edward Szekely Derrick ’74 & Gretchen Tabor Leroy H. Taglauer ’87 Delisa S. Taylor ’12 Nancy J. Taylor ’93 George & Stella K. ’82 Thelen Shelli M. ’90, ’02 & Dion Threadgill Christopher M. Tibaudo ’13 Andrew Tidwell ’14 Samuel A. Tilmon ’10, ’12 Frank Z. Toarmina ’11 Kathryn A. Torma ’08 Jerry A. Toyzan ’82 Luann M. Toyzan ’86 & Robin Toyzan Andrew J. Trepkowski ’10

(H) denotes honorary alumni status

Barbara L. Tucker ’93 Ariana A. ’09 & Juan Valenzuela Ashley M. Verner ’08 Daniel L. Villaire ’90, ’96 Keith A. Villano ’01, ’08 Elizabeth M. Vink ’80 Dustin J. Vogl ’13 Lori A. ’98 & Mitchell Wagner Melody L. Coates Waite ’08 Holly L. Walker-Herr ’94 & Stephen L. Herr Joseph M. Walsh ’90 Helen Walz-Gutowski ’81 Stephen ’93 & Kari Warheit Benjamin ’07 & Katie Watkins Michael D. Weber ’88 Susan K. Weeks ’11 Staci L. Wegener, PhD ’06 Mary Susan Wehmeier ’87 Ed ’76, ’91 & Eliza Weinecke Benjamin M. Welch ’13 Doug P. Wendling ’96 Judy M. Werner ’84 John S. Wesolek ’77 Eric J. ’07 & Taylor L. Whelton Cheryl A. ’87 & Bill White Joseph White ’76 Matthew M. Wiegand ’11 Samantha S. Wiens ’08 Carol S. ’91 & Thomas Wieszczecinski Robin L. Wildman ’10 Paul M. Wilson ’05 Greg J. ’84 & Cheryl L. ’81 Wischmeyer Rachel K. Wolfe ’11 Jessica L. Wolverton ’09 Savannah D. Woods ’13 William W. ’86 & Carol Gregory Wright Anthony M. Yandura ’97 Laura L. ’87 & Gary* Yelsik Catherine L. ’00 & Thomas Zemanek Sally A. Zimmer ’91 Lauren A. Zion ’12 Wanda ’73, ’77 & Joseph* Zsidi Jeff W. ’05, ’14 & Liza Zulauf

FRIENDS

Griffith & Jane Acker Timothy & Judith Adams Gaurav Aggarwal Catherine Agnew Robert & Mary Ahrens Kristen Albrecht Rashed Aldubayyan Sally Allen American Chemical SocietyMidland Section Gail Anderson Lori & Daryl Appold Aquinas College Biology Faculty Donald & Jean Armstrong Fred M. & Carol A. Arnesen Kimberlee & Jason Arnold Thomas & Adele Arnold Branden Arsenault John & Susan Austin Pedro Baccarin Kareyn Bade Richard & Kathryn Bader Jacqueline Baenziger Ralph Bailer David & June Bailey Robert & Johanne Balwinski Gary & Kimberly Baranski John & Julia Barber Jill Barker Thomas & Julie Barrett Rickey & Erica Baruth Baruth Farms Linda Beaviner Dave Becker Valerie A. Becker Daniel & Gerrilyn Bekemeier Sherry Belleck Gary & Cindy Bellinger David & Gail Bender David C. Berry David & Christina Bertie Joseph L. & Willi Bevirt Dorothy Bickham Shirley Bidwell

Daniel & Paula Bieske Bridget A. Billin Carl & Wanda Binder Nathan Binder Leeds & Margaret Bird Rochelle Black Nicolette & Gary Blakeslee Gloria Blazejewski Toby & Christyn Blosser David & Donna Bly Patricia Boike Terry & Gail Boswell Kenneth & Denice Bourbina Brandy’s Custom Framing LLC Breckenridge Insurance Agency of Michigan Daniel Bridges Ann & Terry Briggs Maureen Brinker Dietrich Bronner James Brooks Sharon M. Brouillard Barry & Carol Brown Brenda Brown James & Jeanne Butler Andrew & Pamela Callahan Ronald Campbell Canterbury Court Condo Association Gary Card & Family Amy Carl Terri Carmichael Florence & George Carson George & Cheryl Carson Warren & Mary Jane Carto Nola & Gary Carvey Edward & Janice Casey David Castello Randy Catterfeld Clara Causey John & Debra Caverly Jake Chaillier Andrew J. Chamberlain Dennis & Rosemary Cherry Garrett Chronowski Helen M. Ciaramitaro Lisa and Thomas Clapp Gary L. and Carole Clark Steven L. Clark & Dianne Carolan James & Doris Clunie William & Patricia Clynes David & Nancy Cochran Shane Cochran Marsha J. Coffey Leticia & Kimo Cole Stephen D. Coleman & Sonya Coleman Mark & Sue Collins Jeanine Collison Brett Combs Suzanne & David Combs Nick Conners Vicky Connolly David & Beth Cook Patricia Coolich Haughton Ceil E. Corcoran Nancy Cotcamp Michael & Sandra Cotter Norman & Ella Crittenden, Jr. Adora Crook Jack W. Cunningham David & Jenanne Currie Christopher & Maria Czyzio Jack Daniels Michael & Roberta Darling Gary & Karen Davis Mark & Lori Davis Thomas & Sandra Denewith Stacey Denewith-Fici Damion DeRosia James & Nancy Diehr Terrence J. Dillon Sal Dimercurio Kelly Dinverno Direct Axis, LLC Dixon Management, Inc. Thomas Dodak Larry & Carol Dreasky John & Anna Driggers Gloria & Eric Drogt Drs. Pinkney and Greenbaum PLC Dale J. & Anna J. Ducommon Mark & Carol Duncan

Grace & Stephen Dunkle Demetrius Dunlap Lessie Dunlap Jeffrey & Kathleen Dwan David Dzioba & Justin Dzioba James & Joanne Ebert David & Gina Ebner Iola & Jerry Eby Terry Ellis Thomas Emmerich Robert & Jackie Engelhardt Gerald & Judith Engelmann Luke & Susan Epple Sally Ernst Donald & Anne Eschenburg Dylin J. Eschenburg Victoria & Todd Estes Melissa Marie Ewald Robert & Megan Farrell Clara Fehrman Nanette & David Fein Brian Feinauer David Ferries Robert Fersh & Sharon Markus Alice Fitzgibbon William & Alma Fitzgibbon Robert & Irene Fleming Ben & Mary Margaret Fletcher Anthony J. Flores Patrick & Mary Ann Foley Janice Foulds Ed & Joyce Foy Chantal & Jeffrey Franson Makenzie Frodle Barry & Doris Gadd Patrick & Linda Gallagher David & Mary Ann Gallina Richard Gardiner Cindy Gardner James J. & Jan A. Garner Deanna Garrett John Wayne Garrett Carrie Blake-Gatson & Michael Gatson Mike & Julie Gatza Kathleen Gavalas Dale Gelhaus Luedna Gelhaus Lou & Rosita Gendernalik Jerry & Cathy George Richard Gerst Laura Gibson Gift Options, Inc. Jonathon Girvan Dorte Glick Peter, Susie, Chris & Jenny Glynn Lynda Goins Bradley Golder Peter & Donna Goodroe Romika Goyal Paul J.& Carolyn Goyette Edward* & Betty Goyings Douglas Grauf Guy & Nancy Greve Brent Gromaski Paul & Paula Grzenia Stephen & Laurie Grzesiak George & Janie Gugino Richard Guglielmi Diane Hafner Alan Hall David & Jacqueline Hall Samuel Hall Matthew Hammer Adam Hansen Elizabeth & John Hansen Leslie Hansen Jason Hanson Lori & David Hanson William & Carole Harris Sandra & Samuel Harrison James Hayes Joan Hayes Lisa & Michael Hazard Amanda Hazergian Michael & Carol Hazergian Walter & Patricia Hechlik Jeanne M. & Gerald T. Henderson Trace & Kelly Hendrick Don & Alexis Henne Mark & Toni Hentschel Rene Hernandez James & Becky Heroux

Brenton & Alice Holcomb Douglas & Marie Holem Melanie Hollman Leonard E. Houghton Cindy Houle Kimberly & Eric Hovland Elizabeth & Rodney Howell Julie Huber Samantha Hull Irene Hyde Ideal Party Store, Inc. Nicola Hull, Ph.D. Imlay City Community Schools Debbie Irvin Sergio & Kim Ivone Mame Jackson Shubhaim Jain David S. James Terry & Darlene Janish Donald Jasinski Adam Jerome Linda Jerome Bonnie Johnson Ethan & Danielle Johnson John & Hazel Johnson Kenneth & Linda Johnson Robert & Patricia Johnson Robert & Deborah Johnson Travis A. Johnson Calen Jones Edward Jones Stanley Joplin Jason Kahler C. Patrick & Susan Kaltenbach Dennis J. Kan Valarian & Frances Kanaby Nancy & Robert Kaufman Kyle Kaufmann Kathryn E. & Lawrence J. Kenrick Sara Beth Keough C.G. Jr. & Pamela King Mary King Robert & Janice Kinney John & Nancy Kirsh Kirk and Lori Kissane Bud & Virgene Klockziem Patti & Edward Koenig Alan Kolosh Michael & Janelle Kolosh Catherine Konn Gust & Mary Kookootsedes Wesley & Michelle Lacuesta OJ & Shirley LaFontaine Lawrence & Jacinta Larsen Bonnie A. Larson Patricia & Dale Latty Joe & Michelle Lauka Michael Lavender Kenneth & Mary Jane Lawrence Ronald & Loretta Lawrence Margaret Layne John Leblanc Carol Lechel Major & Pamela Leckie Terrance & Marilyn Lee Douglas & Marilyn Leffler The Lent Family Mark & Marilyn Leonard Joseph & Janet Lichon Pam Limbaugh Larry & Gloria Long Lesley Lopez Don & Elizabeth Loshbough Bruce & Mary Jane Lowery Susan J. Ludwig Michael MacGregor Edwin Maczik Marjorie Woods Madden Martha & John Mahar Joseph & Mary Jane Malek A. Michael Manzoni Pedro Marin Debbie K. Marsh Craig & Rebecca Marshall Keith & Yvonne Marshall Martin Chevrolet Larry & Elizabeth Martin Thomas & Audrey Martin Glenn Martinez Cathy & Lisa Mattheis Robert & Pat Maybouer Douglas M. Mazany Jeffrey & Tina McCulloch Michael J. McFarland

Sarah E. McFarland Mary Jo McInerney Carol McInnis Robert & Patricia McIntyre Linda & Ronald McLeod Denny & Barbara McManaman Nancy & Jeffrey McNeal Dr. Albert & Anne Menard Peter & Bonnie Mercure Tom & Bobbie Metiva Carmen Meyer David & Julie Meyer Mid Michigan Eye Care Annette Middleton Drew & Nancy Miller Eric & Paige Miller Eugene H. Miller Floyd & Marie Miller Mark & Kimberly Miller Jeffrey Miskowski Michael Mitchell Jeffery & Donna Mizwa Patricia & Mark Moleski Traci & Jason Moon Cheryl & Ralph Morand Patrick & Beth Morand Joel & Shirley Morbito James I. & Alice H. Morgan Colleen Morse Darrel & Diana Morton Nino Moscone Eugene D. & Yoko Mossner Dan Mrozinski James Murphy Joanne & Joseph Murphy, Jr. Patricia Mushovic Todd & Katherine Myers Emma Neibauer Nelb Archival Consulting Inc. Dave & Mary Ann Newbill Mrs. Ted J. Nitz (Jean) John Nivison Erik & Jane Nordberg Robert & Shirley Norman Timothy & Kathleen Novak Barbara Nuechterlein Duane & Audrey Nuechterlein Matthew D. Oberlin Ms. Irma O’Brien Geraldine O’Donnell Kathleen O’Donnell Kelli O’Donnell Connie Ortega-McCarthy Joan Oster Donna Parkhurst Rejeana Heinrich & Ben Paulson Danny & Jeanette Perkovich Geraldine Perkovich Lawrence & Judith Perkovich Thomas & Diane Perkovich Michael & Liz Peron Eric Pogue Christine Pohl and Ro Dibrezzo Roselynn Pohl Ann & Bernard Porter Leta & Douglas Povich Art & Audrey Prenzler James W. Preston Matthew Priebe Gordon & Karen Provenzano Gerald & Dolores Przybylski P.S. Wee Care LLC Paul & Sally Purcell Andrea & Kent Pyscher Christopher Radke Victoria Ragnone Debra Rahn David & Lisa Rapin Ryan Rathje Randy and Patti Raymond Dale & Joanne Reetz Gerald Regich Leona Reinert Patricia Rennert Ron & Julie Repicky Kasandra Resio Jack Ridenour Richard A. Riffel Mindy Rink Ri-Val-Re Farms Dorothy Rogoza Patricia A. Rogus Del Rokita Gary & Ellen Root

Janice Root Don, Sr. & Charlotte Rose Kiana & Robert Rose Paul & Margaret Rowley Kimberly Ruppel & Gary Slick John A. Russell Richard Rutter Reginald & Ruth Rye Daniel Sabuda David Sabuda & Sandra Pohl-Sabuda Farrukhzod Safarov Mike & Brenda Salem Christine & Dan Salenbien Harry & Nancy Salenbien Kimberly Salwey Wayne Sapyak Gal & Judy Sarmiento Elizabeth Satkowiak Roswitha Saxton Jeffrey T. Schalk Kelly & Scott Schimmoeller Charles & Sharon Schisler Rebecca & Scott Schlaff Linda & Dan Schmidt Lloyd & Gail Schmidt Marvin W. & Karen M. Schmidt E. Calvin and Marilyn Schneider Jason Schoenmeyer Robert & Lucinda Schooks Raymond & Cynthia Schornak Thomas & Susan Schultz David & Amy Scott Seagraves & Associates Courtney Seamon Stephen & Diane Seamon Virginia Sears Theodore & Jean Selby Ronald & Judith Sency Leanne Setser John Shantz Charles “Pat” & Ruth Shelley Ashley Shevchenko Henry Shin Ms. Kathyrn J. Sibbold Avtar Singh Sally Sloboda Kelly Small Arthur & Darlene Smith Leslie A. Smith, Sr. Christine Snook Lori Sobczak Stan & Kevin Sobol Louise Somalski Penny & William Sova Jan Spatz Spirit Ford James & Dorothy Spousta Kelly & Michael Spradlin St. Mary’s of Michigan Towne Centre Spring Street Family Practice Edward & Cheryl Stanek Mary Ann & Norman Stange Irma Starke State Farm Insurance Companies Brenda & Paul Steen Walt & Kay Stepanski John & Mary Stewart Carol Stojkov Heather Stolp Raejoyce Storm David & Elaine Strickland Kerry & Jeanne Sullivan SVSU International Programs Gene & Mary Szram T.C. Heating & Cooling, Inc. John & Laurel Taipale Phyllip Taylor Carol & Richard Terry Wayne & Kristine Thibodeau Dave & Kathy Thompson Christine Tiderington Christopher Tidwell & Brenda Waltz Tidwell Woodrow & Vickie Tidwell Kathleen Tinglan Ken & Dorothy Tolfree Ruth & Andre Toth Stephen & Elisa Tracy Gus & Martha Triantafillou Nicolette & Richard Trogan Jo Urbaniak Beverly Valutis

Rosalie Valutis Stephanie Valutis Colleen VanConett Mary Lou Vandrasik Pearl Vasher Prashanth Vasudevan Anthony Venti Ricardo & Connie Verdoni Rodney Volk Gloria & Doug Wagener Robert & Mary Lynn Walczyk Gary & Penny Walkinshaw William & B. Gail Waltz Kevin Walz & Arlene Klosiewicz-Walz Paul & Jennifer Watson Alan & Shirley Wazny Weaver Trust Larry & Catherine Webster Shelley Wegner Robert & Mary Jo Weise Louie & Kathleen Weiss Morton & Judith Weldy George & Krista Welte Tamara & Rick Wenzel Thomas & Kathy Wenzel David Westner Edward L. & Katherine Wheatley Adam White Douglas K. White Kelly-Justin A. White Robin White Barry & Sue Wiggins Anne and Donald Wilber Steven & Patricia Wilken Stephen & Ellen Willertz Lori J. Williams & Michael Williams Michael Willis & Elizabeth Klosiewicz-Willis Larry & Kathryn Wiltse Florence Winowski Bruce & Barbara Woike Geoffrey & Ellen Wright Beverly Yanca Rama & Mo Yelkur Stuart H. Yntema Fielding Yost Scott Youngstedt Verna M. Zemanek Thomas Zerger E. Mildred Ziemann Mari Zimmerman-Thompson & Christopher Thompson Jeffrey & Susan Zuk Anna & Martin Zwerk Haley Zwerk

B.A.T. PROJECT OFFERS INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING AND TEAM WORK Participants in the Vitito Global Leadership Institute collaborated with SVSU students in B.A.T. (business, art and theatre) project, which culminated in a mural showcased at the Dow Event Center parking area in downtown Saginaw. The B.A.T. project theme was “Saginaw Revitalization Through the Eyes of Our Children (It’s the Beginning).”

The Vitito Global Leadership Institute, made possible through the generous support of Bob and Bobbi Vitito, helps SVSU students hone their leadership skills by providing opportunities to meet with successful business and nonprofit leaders in Michigan, work with external clients, and participate in a faculty-led international travel experience that includes meetings with global leaders

TRIBUTE GIVING IN HONOR OF

Sarah Appold Diane M. Boehm Brenna Bourdage Renee Dorne Richard Goedert Jack Guttowsky B.J. & Laura Humphreys Kylie Jaber Mazen S. Jaber Haley Kensington Mary A. Kowaleski Timothy L. Lipan Joseph G. Rousseau Andrew R. Shooltz DeAnna J. Stickler-Gatson

IN MEMORY OF

Wolfgang Baesler Beth A. Becker Shelly A. Berger Ruth E. Bridge Elkins L. Bruce Willie & Janice Cook Charles E. Cooke Merlin R. Coty Winnifred N. Dewald Fernando P. Dicarlo Dan Dorion Von K. Frowine Pearl Galinski Alma W. Gilmore Doud (H) Victoria L. Gilmore Erica C. Goeckel

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ANNUAL GIFT CLUBS AND SPONSORS

RECOGNIZING THOSEthose WHO MADE A GIFT TO THE UNIVERSITY BETWEEN JAN.january 1 AND DEC.131, 2014december 31, 2011 Recognizing who made a gift to svsu between and Eldon L. Graham (H) Mary Pat Hamilton Robert J. Harmer Vergie L. Harrison William Harwood Kenneth F. Konesny Albert McWatt David C. Millard John H. Nickodemus Theodore J. Nitz Florence “Goody” Peters Margaret A. Riecker Dennis Ritz Lauren E. Rousseau Charles Snook Tracy M. Strasz William Twarog Eleanor Warzecha Eugene S. Winowski Gary R. Yelsik Melvin J. Zahnow

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Front row, George Copeland and Emily Miller; back row, Elizabeth (Lizzi) Hubble-Radosa, Joele Groeb and Kelsie Hutter.

STUDENTS LEARN BEHIND THE SCENES AT SVSU FOUNDATION This academic year, five students are working in the SVSU Foundation office. Their paid positions help offset college costs, allowing them to learn about philanthropy and develop career skills as well as provide valuable support to the Foundation office.

• Elizabeth (Lizzi) Hubble-Radosa, a senior from Bullock Creek, serves as the alumni relations intern. Study Abroad scholarships from the Student Association have enabled Lizzi to travel and study in Australia and India. Lizzi will graduate in May with a B.B.A. in international business, minor in management.

• Joelle Groeb will graduate in December with a B.B.A. in international business, minor in Spanish. This semester, she received the Elizabeth D. Paulick scholarship. Scholarships in past years enabled her to study abroad at the University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

• Emily Miller spent two years in the early college program through Freeland High School. She has received the Myllykangas Scholarship and the Jerry A. and Marcena C. Woodcock Scholarship.

• George Copeland is a business management major from Southfield who plans to graduate in December 2016.

He has received the David and Jacqueline Hall Opportunity Scholarship.

• Kelsie Hutter is a Foundation Scholar and a member of the Cardinal Business Edge. She has received the Dean’s Scholarship, the Ronald G. Schlicker Scholarship and the Frank N. Andersen Scholarship. The business major from Freeland plans to graduate in 2017.

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Ameriprise Financial Center AT&T Foundation AXA Foundation Bank of America BASF Corporation BP Matching Fund Programs Chevron Corporation - Chevron Humankind Consumers Energy Foundation The Dow Chemical Company Dow Corning Corp.

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation DTE Energy Foundation Eaton Corporation Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation IBM Matching Grants Program Johnson & Johnson Juniper Networks Foundation Plante & Moran, PLLC State Farm Companies Foundation

GIFTS IN KIND

Apple Mountain Lisa Balderstone Bay City Country Club Beef ‘O’ Bradys Dow Corning Corp.

The Dow Event Center Famous Dave’s Cheryl Gray Great Lakes Loons Phillip Hanson Harvey’s Grill and Bar Horizons Conference Center JR’s Hair Care LLC William C. Jurgens David V. Kowalski Mrs. Henry (Ruth) Marsh McDonald Cadillac GMC Midland Center for the Arts Linda Piper Pit and Balcony Community Theatre Quality 10 GDX Stan & Kevin Sobol Donald J. Stadnika Sting Football LLC SVSU Bookstore T. Dubs Pizzeria & Pub Temple Theatre The Strawberry Dip Cake Shoppe Trademark Commercial Group

CARDINAL ATHLETICS SPONSORS

Bank of America Beyer Roofing, Inc. Braun Kendrick Buffalo Wild Wings Campus Village Communities Catholic Federal Credit Union Chemical Bank Covenant HealthCare Cancer Care Center Draper Chevrolet Toyota Farm Bureau Insurance

Graff Chevrolet - Bay City Great Lakes Loons Harvey’s Bar & Grill Jet’s Pizza JKT Wings Twenty, Inc. Just for Kids Foundation Meijer Michigan Sugar Mitchell Motorcoach MMR (Mobile Medical Response) NBS Quality Dining, Inc. Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites/ TownePlace Suites by Marriott Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln State Farm Insurance Wildfire Credit Union

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY PROGRAMS SPONSORS

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Bay Area Community Foundation Bierlein Companies Bridge Center for Racial Harmony Chemical Bank Consumers Energy Davidson, Breen & Doud, P.C. Delta College The Dow Chemical Company Dow Corning Corporation FirstMerit Bank Garber Management Group Glastender, Inc. Harvey’s Grill & Bar Hemlock Semiconductor Independent Bank/Independent Bank (Cardinal Branch) Lamar Outdoor Advertising Merrill Lynch Michigan Blood Midland Area Chamber of Commerce Midland Area Community Foundation Morley Companies, Inc. NAACP of Saginaw & Bay Nexteer Automotive Saginaw Community Foundation Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln SC Johnson Spence Brothers Tata Consultancy Services Team One Credit Union United Church of Christ Wildfire Credit Union

SVSU LICENSE PLATE

The following individuals purchased or renewed the SVSU license plate. A portion of each plate fee supports the SVSU Alumni Endowed Scholarship fund.

Barbara Mary Abeare Michelle L. Aguirre ’06 Michael E. Akers Bashar T. Aldersony Sultan L. Alhazmi Miracle C. Anderson Wayne A. Anderson Paul R. Andres ’10 Michael & Rosalie Andrzejewski Carl Angelo William J. Aplin Rebecca E. Araszkiewicz ’00 Michael Ardelean Roselyn D. Argyle ’66 Tracy E. Artress Mufadal F. Amiji ’10 Jessica K. Averill ’11 Kevin & Jennie Avis Norman R. Baczkiewicz ’74

Brian K. ’93 & Suzanne Badrak Douglas & Jennifer Baenziger Jamie ’01, ’07 & Brian Bain James T. Bartley ’97 Steven M. Baughan Doug Bazan Patrick T. Beasley ’13 Kristi A. Becker ’96 Michael D. Bell ’06 Allison K. Bender ’08 Rebecca L. Benzenberg ’07 Katelin M. Bernard ’09 Michelle L. Besemer ’13 Andrew J. ’87 & Andrea M. Bethune Lucille M. Beuthin Timothy M. ’81 & Dorothy J. ’72 Bever Christine M. ’00 & Casper T. Billings Monica M. Birchmeier ’74 Joseph A. Biskner ’83 Megan ’04, ’10 & Kevin ’04, ’11 Biskup Neil E. Bitzer ’91 Robert V. Blades ’03 Jennifer J. Bland-Shorter ’86 Joyce A. Bleecker Martina Boda ’88 J.J. ’06 & Jenn ’03 Boehm Amy Bonnivier ’06 Dorothy A. Bourassa Paul ’71 & Cheryl Bowman Caitlin L. Bradfield ’11, ’14 Thomas ’82 & Stephanie Braley Merry Jo and Gary Brandimore Gary V. ’93, ’00 & Susan M. ’93, ’97 Brasseur Barbara L. Brown ’03 Thomas E. Brown Jo ’85 & Tim ’02 Brownlie Jasan T. Bryan ’02, ’05 Catherine I. & Chad A. Buesing Walter A. Buning Joshua J. Burkey ’02 John J. Burlager Laura J. ’09, ’13 Burns Andrew R. ’89 & Jennifer Busch Erika M. Bush ’81 & Michael Delaney Brooks & Sarah ’00 Byam Jeanna Byers ’12 Chad W. Capp ’03 Christopher J. Card ’97 Timothy Carpenter & Jennifer K. Carpenter Larry R. Carsell James V. Cecil Blanche L. Chadwell Kenneth R. Chamerlain Shermica S. Chandler ’10 Jane F. Chard ’78 Derek Chisholm ’12 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Chounard Zachary C. Ciochetto ’11 Basil & Margaret Clark Herman M. ’87, ’90 & Shelia Clark Tiffany R. Clark Judy Clements Thomas D. Clements Justin A. Cochrane ’06 Marsha J. Coffey Eric S. Collier ’98 Debra J. ’88 & Thomas Contreras Theresa ’95, ’03 & Thomas Cook Tricia & Kelly Cooney Sue E. Cory Jason P. Cotter ’97 Emily Jo R. Courterier ’13 Dawn S. Cousino Mary S. Cowper ’80 James A. Cramer Todd A. ’88 & Diane L. ’83 Crawford Lee ’02, ’05, ’06 & Kimberly ’03, ’07, ’10 Cruppenink Cary K. Culver ’98 Wendy A. ’03 & Patrick T. ’92 Cummins Amy S. ’96, ’09 & Greg D. Daenzer Joyce A. Dahlberg ’71 William C. ’00 & Stacey Daniels Thomas M. Darger ’93

Brad M. Davis ’99 Dale F. ’77 & Terry L. Davis Sueanne Debels-Tomanek Rachel A. Deland ’06 Alyssa M. DelDuco ’14 Tim A. ’94 & Carmen S. ’95, ’05 DeLisle Ann M. Dembicky ’96 Jennifer L. Dick Matthew R. Dickendesher ’97, ’04 Jennifer L. Bauer ’10, ’13 Timothy ’83 & Jane Dijak Jeffrey & Rasela Dillon Jason C. Ditz ’01 Molly L. Doan ’10 Jeffrey ’82 & Michelle Donahue Alex C. Dornberg ’08 Dr. Clifford & Juanita ’04 Dorne Caitlin E. Downs Sarah A. Drum ’12 Ryan C. Duckworth ’02 Todd J. Duletzke ’98 Bryan J. ’08 & Tiffany A. ’05, ’14 DuRussel George & Judy Eastland Neil M. Egan ’10 Lorie A. Elliott Kayleigh A. Emede ’13 Jacqueline M. Emry Randal A. Engblade II Shelly K. Enriquez ’00 John Espinoza ’02 Jenny Esquivel-Vela Scott M. Essenmacher ’93 Andrew J. Estrada Craig E. ’96 & April A. ’96 Everett Lori L. Faley ’84 Sally ’78 & David Fickes Jason P. Fielder ’03 Jennifer K. Filauro Megan M. Filthaut ’07 Michael ’79 & Gina Finney Rachel R. Florence-Spaetzel ’12 & James E. Spaetzel ’09 Tacarra L. Ford ’09 Brenda K. Forsythe ’87 & Douglas B. Forsythe Micheal H. Fowler ’97 Devon K. Fox ’14 Chad M. Fradenburg Kenneth D. Franklin ’86 Olivia K. ’11 & David J. Freidli Thomas D. Frost Tim W. & Rebecca Fry Tracy L. ’95 & Craig O. ’95 Fuerst Patricia E. Furtaw ’97 Bobbi J. ’95, ’05 & Frank Galarno Kimberly L. Galarno ’01 Brian M. ’02 & Theresa L. ’03 Gallagher Mary F. ’91 & Terrance Gallagher Rebecca W. Gardner Ashley K. Gardynik ’09 Catherine A. Gatewood ’95 Wendy ’94 & Howard Gave Timothy E. Genovese ’81 Matthew J. George Katherine & Mark Gerard Trisha J. Gielda ’99 & David A. Gielda Erika R. Gilbert ’03 Eric R. & Cynthia F. Gilbertson Maryann P. Gillette Carol J. Gillis ’93, 9 Amy ’97 & Andrew Gilman James A. Goetzinger Lenord A. Goldsmith Jeremy R. Goldsworthy ’05 Katrina ’93 & Chris Gormley Lisa J. Gotham ’02, ’07 Scott D. Gottleber ’04 Mark E. Gracias ’98 Kaleb M. Grapp ’12 Diane S. Gray Mark A. Grimaldi ’76 & Karen Grimaldi M. Rob ’86 & Leslie K. ’86 Grose Kristine M. ’98 & Gregory Grover Michele D. Gunkelman ’93 Kelly & Thomas Haar Jeremy ’02 & Jamie ’05 Haggitt Eugene & Mary Pat* Hamilton Andrea L. Hamlin ’10

Marcia ’90 & Timothy Hammerbacher William L. ’73 & Cheryl Hammond Robert W. Hanna Karen M. Hanschmann Todd M. ’93 & Deanna Hare Howard L. ’92 & Cindy M. ’91 Harkness Samantha Harris ’10 David G. Harrison ’05, ’12 Gene S. Harrison Patrick R. Harrison Corey L. ’00 & Mindy S. ’01, ’06 Harry William A. ’74 & Janette ’75 Hart Phyllis ’84 & Fred Hartman Douglas A. Hassler ’96, ’02 Walter & Sue Head Catherine B. ’93 & Jeffrey Healy Wallace ’87 & Kimberly ’87 Hearns Shelley E. Heath Christopher P. ’04 & Meghan Hennessy Vanessa & Herbert Herd Richard ’77, ’81, ’04, ’13 & Ann Herm Marcelo J. Hernandez Tod J. Hess ’92 Rolando ’77 & Ana Hidalgo Ashley M. Hine ’11 Brayden J. Hodges Jeffrey & Lora Hogan Nolan T. Hohensee Dennis L. Hoose Nekeia S. Hopkins ’02 Tracie L. Hopkins Ashley R. Horny ’07 Matthew ’92, ’99 & Victoria ’91 Hufnagel Brian C. Huggins ’86 Brandon K. Hull Angela ’04 & Bradley Indish Stephanie Ingersoll Steven J. ’04, ’06 & Brena M. ’99, ’04 Irelan Lisa Ivezaj William J. ’76 & Linda E. Izzo Kylie Jaber & Mazen Jaber Donald W. Jackson ’88 Louella K. Jacobs Christopher A. Jankens & Jamie E. Jankens ’08 Sheryl L. ’89 & Randall O. Jensen Benito Jimenez, Jr. Marsha ’72, ’94 & Marc ’72, ’86 Johann Jason R. Johnson ’04 Laura A. ’91 & David M. Johnson Shannon Johnstone ’96 Jeremy A. Jones ’12 Mark R. Jones ’12 Duane P. Joseph Judith A. Judd ’00 Michael ’73 & Nancy Kasperski Lynn ’76 & Crystal ’85 Kauer Scott R. Kelly ’03 Daniel M. Kendall ’77 & Marianne D. Kendall David R. Kendrick Bradley S. Kennedy ’94 Mike J. Kerkau ’11 Meghan J. Kerr ’11 McKenzie R. King ’77 Donald & Gretchen Klobucar Shawna L. Kobel ’06 Aaron J. Kolacz ’09 Jerame J. Kopka ’05 Mary B. ’87 & Herbert Kops Rhonda Kuehn ’77, ’82 Aaron ’ 98 & Jodi ’97 Kukla Gordon R. ’78, ’00 & Diane M. ’96 Kukulis Kevin ’02 & Amy ’02 Kundinger Kenneth C. ’92 & Charlene L. ’95 LaBeau Ryan L. Lackowski ’99 Wendy L. Lacourt ’90, ’02 James M. LaDrig Tony J. LaDrig ’11 Jeffrey J. ’91 & Michele K. ’91 LaFave Julie A. Lake ’10

Jacqueline L. Land ’99 Timothy G. Lane ’85 Eric D. Lasceski Derrick D. Laurain ’03 Harry Leaver Meggan R. ’10, ’13 & Todd Lekander Rachel S. LeMarbe ’90 Edward ’87, ’91 & Pamela ’87 Lesniak Scott A. Lewis ’01 Brian J. Light ’94 James A. Lindow ’84 Shelley A. Lindsey ’08, ’14 Diane T. Lindsley Dallas J. Lintner ’00 Joshua P. Little ’09 Roy Livingston Susie & Robert Lixey Evy Lobdell Olivia Lake-LoFiego ’98, ’05 & Peter LoFiego ’00, ’05 Christopher R. Loftis ’13 Robert W. ’81 & Jill M. ’81 Loftus Leslye M. Long ’02, ’06 Tracy R. ’94 & Timothy P. Longe Jodi Loubert & Eddie Loubert Paul T. ’82 & Victoria L. ’84 Louks Christopher E. Ludka ’89 Christina M. Ludlum ’06 Helene & William Lusa Arthur J. MacMillan ’88 Megan M. Mahaffy ’09 Dawn M. Maida ’79 Justin L. Majeske ’04 Richard J. Malinowski Greg J. ’04, ’07 & Tracy Mallek Jeffry H. Mallets ’99 Marvin Malow John R. Manke ’89 Susan Manke Terry M. Marcoux ’81 Patrick J. ’02 & Jessica L. ’03 Marietti Debra L. Martin Douglas M. Martin Khaii R. ’08 & Brian Mason Patrick S. Matheny Murphy S. ’70 & Marilyn Mathews Michael E. Matter Tina M. ’06 & James L. Matthews Roger & Lisa Mayner Andrew B. ’08 & Sarah M. ’09 McAlpine Mark W. McCartney Nathan W. McDonald ’10 Christopher L. ’04 & Lynette A. ’94 McIngvale Donald J. McKinley ’90 Jason T. McLaughlin ’97 Anne ’95, ’98 & Steve McMahon Timothy F. McMillan Troy A. McNett Tina J. McPherson Sarah J. ’06 & Jay Mepham Patrick E. Mercer ’77 Clarence C. Miller ’08 Diedre L. Miller Joshua L. Miller ’10 Julianne Miller ’96 Loretta A. Miller Susan N. Miller ’10 Patricia ’75 & Tom Millerick Diane K. Mindelli Sofia M. Miramontes Ellen S. Miros ’96 Dr. James L. Mitchell Amy L. Molter Kevin E. ’01, ’07 & Erin L. Moore Pamela K. Starr ’00 Ruben ’98 & Marcella C. ’05 Mosqueda James ’72, ’82 & Patricia A. ’80 Muladore Richard M. Nader ’93 Howard K. Nelson, Jr. ’89 & Linda M. Kammer-Nelson ’86 Kayleigh G. Nelson ’12 Marie E. Nesbitt ’14 Heather ’98 & Michael Niederquell Kenneth M. Niedowicz ’89 Amanda L. Nixon ’08

Nannette G. Noel Stephanie C. Normand ’08 Kirsten A. Ochsenkehl ’05 Joseph P. ’89 & Francine M. ’88 O’Connor Harold R. Okuly Terence K. ’88 & Tammy T. ’87 O’Leary Angela R. Osika ’06 Sandra L. Osterland Philip A. O’Toole ’82 Allen Owczarzak, 1 Ryan L. Pack Jody L. Paradis ’92 Jay C. Parker Michael A. Parker ’10 Alice M. Patterson ’91 Ernest E. Paulick Guy J. Payne ’01 Hazel M. Pearce Patsy A. Pelletier ’77 Marc & Kathy Peretz Larry R. Peters Shelly ’94, ’10 & David Petoskey ’94 Dave ’78 & Terri Pettyplace Lance M. Pfenninger ’04 Alison M. Phillips ’09 Chad A. Phillips ’99 David Piasecki ’76 Courtney E. Pintek ’09 Angela & Justin Pohl Jan ’01 & Greg Poppe Alexa J. Porter Benjamin D. Porter ’12 Allina M. Portis Joseph L. Potvin ’07 Ann Marie Prater ’97 James F. ’94 & Tina Price Jack ’77 & Lynne Provenzano Brian C. Przygocki ’97 Peter M. Purdy ’96 Anthony H. Putney ’05 Gail M. Quigley Janice K. Quigley ’94 Michael R. Racine ’95 Christopher G. Raden ’08 Arthur T. Ralph Richard M. Rasmer ’00 Joseph M. Rau ’10 Melissa ’91 & Christopher Rau AnneMarie K. Reh ’93 Shantel L. Reiber ’05, ’09 Thomas & Pamela Renna Janet & Stefan Rentsch Jeffery A. Rheingans Ralph D. ’83 & Carla Rhoads Deborah & John Rickert Thomas A. Rinness ’88 Nurenberg J. Robert Tiffany M. ’06, ’13 & Richard D. Roberts Amy L. ’91, ’97 & Randall M. ’97 Rodriguez Megan L. Roeser ’05, ’11 Steven and Anne Ronk Robert B. Rose ’92 Beverly Ross Scott ’96, ’10 & Heather ’03, ’10 Rousseau Joseph & Elizabeth Rousseau Ann & Ken ’90 Roznowski Kimberly Ruppel & Gary Slick Bethany K. Rusch ’83, ’88 Joseph E. Russell ’04 Jennifer L. Savage-Rychlicki ’03 Jared I. Sanderson ’06 Andrew J. Schacher ’11 Ronnie ’96 & Linda Scheall Gregory J. Scheuer ’07 Jason T. Schimelfening ’12 Marie A. Schluter ’90 Jessica A. Schmidlin ’13 Joseph B. Schulte ’09 Deanna K. Schultz Keith ’86 & Sherry Schultz Kevin J. ’92 & Rebecca ’02 Schultz Michelle M. Schwenkler ’01 Cynthia R. Scott ’03 Karen A. ’95 & Charles Scovill Daniel E. Sealey ’91 Lauren N. Sechler ’11 Cindy L. ’84 and Bradley Seeburger

Dawn J. Seidel Steven Sepanski Christine M. Sequin Jeffrey A. Setzke ’86 James D. Shaft Sheryl L. Sharp ’98 Duane M. Sharpe Tracie S. Shaw ’02 Kristin K. Sherman ’11 Robert J. Sherman & Rachel S. Sherman Matthew S. Shook ’92 Lee J. Shorkey ’90 Gary M. Shreve ’91 Sheryl A. Shreve ’87 & Craig J. Shreve ’87 Katie L. Sierocki ’13 Edward P. Sierras ’73 Jason D. Skidmore ’06 Nickolas A. Skope James L. Skower ’04 Rekia J. Smiley ’14 April K. Smith ’98 Katherine A. ’80, ’90 & Burris R. Smith Gerald ’95, ’00 & Olena Smith Heather M. Smith ’13 Jeffrey & Laura Smith Jeffrey A. Smith ’08 Michael E. ’94 & Carolyn A. ’93 Smith Mickki D. Smith ’01 Timothy L. Smith ’05 Tricia L. Smith ’09 Julia M. Snyder ’14 Patrick S. Snyder ’12 John M. Sobleskey Randi M. Sopczynski ’12 Roxana J. Sova ’86, ’02 Kim D. Spencer ’02 Richard J. Stahl ’82 William J. Stahl ’00 Dale R. Stamann ’99 Vickie D. Stewart ’83, ’96 and James Stewart Haley A. Strickling Vickie Stuart Sheri L. Stube David A. Sturm ’91 Sean M. Suitor Gerald ’75 & Rebecca ’90 Survant Jason ’97, ’04 & Amy ’03 Swackhamer Andrew J. Switalski ’11 Tina M. ’94 and Glenn Szarenski Anne Tapp Ryan R. Tempich ’13 Carrie S. ’01 & Michael Tennant Kenneth E. Tessin ’01 Joshua A. Thomas ’09 Drs. Odail & Mamie Thorns Ashley T. Tomasoski ’07 Adolfo Tovar Melissa M. Traub-Strowbridge ’07 & Clayton Strowbridge ‘06 Ryan ’09 & Krista ’05, ’09 Trevithick Raymond L. & Connie M. Truex Trisha L. Trumbley ’11 Shelly ’88, ’97 & Mark ’84 Umphrey

Larry Unrein Russ Uphold ’93, ’13 Chad M. ’07 & Tracy Urbain Matthew R. Urick ’09 Theresa L. Vacek Thomas P. Van Hoof ’84, ’02 Amy L. Vandervane ’05 Jenny J. VanDuinen ’01 Ann L. VanFleteren Christina L. VanPoucker ’12 Jamie L. ’10 & Jason H. ’12 Vassel Jennifer L. Miller ’09 Reynaldo Vela, Jr. Joseph ’76, ’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl Joni L. VonSteenburg ’04 David L.’84 & Carol M. ’86,’07 Vos Paul G. Wackerle Michael G. ’02 & Cassandra L. ’05 Wagner Carolle A. Walker ’01 Roy G. Walkowiak ’03 Brigette L. Walls Joan M. Walmsley Joseph M. Walsh ’90 Jo A. ’81 & Thomas Ward Rachel D. Sawley-Wasmer ’93 & Gregory Wasmer ’01 Brian A. Watson ’91 Mike & Cindy Watson Melinda S. Wavra ’03, ’08 Thomas J. Weathers David S. Wehner ’85 Kelly L. Weichel ’09 Veronica A. Weller Catherine M. Wendling Ken & Vi Wendling Ashley G. Westfall ’11 William C. Weston ’94 Angela R. Wheeler ’01 Paul J. White ’07 Kimberly A. Whitney ’12 Renee M. Wildermuth Jason R. Wildey ’07 Rebecca J. Wiles Andrew J. Wilhelm Anthony P. Willard Aaron D. Wirsing ’01 Kelly ’03, ’11 & James Witer Stephen M. Wolfram ’92 Mark J. ’95 & Patrice Wolinski Kelly L. Woock ’13 Robert D. ’97 & Beth Wood John N. Woodford Samantha P. Wright ’04 Satoria J. Wright ’11 Stephen ’86 & Nichole Wyckoff Bing & Charlotte Yang Jerome L. & Dianne Yantz Christy N. Yarbrough ’09, ’12 Geoffrey B. Yaros ’94 Julie M. Yensz ’12 Jeffrey J. ’03 & Amy Yorke Scott R. Young ’06 Estella G. Yrlas ’90 Nicole E. ’98 & Thomas Zalucki Ayssa G. Zaremski David M. ’73 & Kenna S. Zorn Kevin T. Zott ’83

REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE 75

NAMED ENDOWMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & PROGRAMS Abou Traore Student Scholarship Al Watrous, Watrous Family, Marty Stark Golf Scholarship Alan Ott and Chemical Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund Albert J. Beutler Forums On Ethics & Practice Albert S. Harvey Scholarship Allen E. and Marie A. Nickless Scholarship for Student Success Allen Foundation Research Fund Altrusa Tuition Scholarship Dr. Charlie Brown Instrumental Ensemble Endowment Alumni Endowed MBA Scholarship Alumni Endowed Scholarship American Association of University Women-Bay City Branch Scholarship American Lebanese Community Scholarship American Legion Post 22 Legion Riders & Sons of American Legion Scholarship Andrews, Hooper & Pavlik Accounting Scholarship Fund Ann L. Wintermyer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship ARA Services Scholarship Archibald A. Boyce, Sr., and Mary E. Boyce Memorial Scholarship Arnold & Gertrude Boutell Executive-in-Residence Administered by FirstMerit Bank Art Kackmeister and Gladys Benjamin Kackmeister Memorial Endowed Scholarship Barbara Ann Divine Endowed Nursing Scholarship Barbara Lee Mitchell Endowed Scholarship in Vocal Music Barnes & Noble Book Scholarship Barstow Foundation Scholarship Barstow Humanities Seminar Bay Area Marine Dealers Association Golf Scholarship Berner J. Gorden Organic Chemistry Scholarship Bethune Endowment Biology/Chemistry Scholarship Bob & Marge Goedert Family Business Endowed Scholarship Bob Becker Endowed Scholarship Boice and Jean Bird Endowed Engineering Scholarship Botz Liberal Arts Fellowship Endowment Braddock, Peterson, Renna Award Endowment Ruth and Ted Braun Fellowship Program Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C. Endowed Area Scholarship Cardinal Forever Student Scholarship Cardinal Sins Endowment Carl A. Gerstacker Endowed Chair in Education Carol M. Shuler Mathematics & Science Camp Scholarship Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship Case Family Law & Finance Annual Scholarship Center for Public Policy & Service Endowed Award Charles B. and Susan M. Curtiss Endowed Scholarship Charles J. Strosacker Endowed Chair in Engineering Charles J. Strosacker Engineering Equipment Fund Charles J. Strosacker Scholarship Chase Endowed Scholarship Claire and Toivo Myllykangas Endowed Scholarship Fund Clifford Spicer Endowed Chair in Engineering College of Business and Management Annual Scholarship College of Education Endowed Research Fund College of Education Endowed Scholarship Consumers Energy Engineering Talent & Development Program Controller’s Office Endowed Scholarship Cox Cable Saginaw Scholarship CPI Engineering Services Scholarship Crystal M. Lange Post-Graduate Incentive Award Curran-DeSautel Family Scholarship Currie Kendall Polasky Meisel Endowed Scholarship Daisy Margaret Van Benschoten Memorial Endowed Scholarship David A. Roy Memorial Scholarship David and Jacqueline Hall Opportunity Scholarship David E. Barker Endowed Scholarship for French Majors/Minors Dean Paul J. Uselding Endowed Scholarship for Family Business Delphi Automotive Systems/General Motors Endowed Scholarship in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Department of Accounting - John A. Clinkenbeard Accounting Scholarship Department of Mechanical Engineering Award Diane Boehm Writing Award for ePortfolios Bleckes’ Health & Human Services Professionals’ Fund Dobulis Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics Dominic Monastiere Endowed Scholarship Fund Don & Liana Bachand Scholarship Don and Iva Bellinger Scholarship Don C. Law Memorial Scholarship Donald and Barbara Weyenberg Science Scholarship Donald F. Nash Memorial Textbook Award Donna J. Roberts Fellowship Douglas Zielinski Memorial Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering

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Dow Chemical Company Centennial Chair in Global Business Dow Corning Employees Scholarship Fund Dow Corning Foundation Professorship in Education Dow Corning Foundation/SVSU Community STEM Partnership Dow Corning Public Service Scholarship Dow Foundation STEM Program The Dow Science & Sustainability Education Center Dr. Benjamin C. Stark Biology Scholarship Dr. Heidi L. Febert Memorial Award Dr. Raana Akbar Memorial Health Sciences Scholarship Dr. Ravi and Dr. Rashmi Goyal Endowed Scholarship Dr. Richard H., Alma W., and R. Scott Gilmore Endowed Scholarship Dr. Roosevelt Ruffin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Earl J. Warrick Award for Excellence in Science Research Economic & Technology Seminar/Summit Endowment Edward B. “Ted” Morley, Jr. Memorial Endowed Athletic Scholarship Eldon Graham Engineering Scholarship Elizabeth D. Paulick Endowed Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Wickes Harvey Fund Endowed Lecture in African American Culture Ernest E. Paulick Presidential Piper Endowed Scholarship Fund Fabiano Brothers Business Scholarship Field Neurosciences Institute Scholarship for Neuroscience Nursing Florence F. “Jo” Saltzman Award for Excellence Florence “Goody” Peters Civic Engagement Scholarship Forever Red Scholarship Franc A. Landee Award for Teaching Excellence Francis X. MacKenna Endowed Chemistry Student Research Fund Frank & Lucille Andersen/Crystal M. Lange Endowed Clinical Professor in Nursing Frank N. Andersen Scholarship Frankenmuth Scholarship Fred C. and Joyce Cook Endowed Scholarship Frederick Douglas and Natalia Ruth Horak Memorial Endowed Scholarship G. James & Lyla Williams Scholarship in Nursing and Teacher Education Garb-Ko, Inc. 7-Eleven Scholarship Fund Gene and Karen Yang Endowed Biology Scholarship Gene and Karen Yang Faculty Award in Biology George and Lynn Puia International Studies Endowment Gerald C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Gerald I. and Olena Smith Community Service Endowed Scholarship Gerald L. Decker Math and Science Scholarship Gerald R. Trudell Memorial Scholarship Gerity Broadcasting Company Scholarship Gerstacker Fellowship Program Geyer Trust Endowment Gilbertson Award for Study Abroad Gilmore/Williams Memorial Fund Gladys and Samuel Marble Graduate Business Scholarship Fund Gladys Hernandez-Zubulake Endowed Scholarship for Spanish Majors/Minors Glastender, Inc. Annual Business/Manufacturing Scholarship Gougeon Brothers Science Scholarship Fund Grace Goetz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Gregory and Helayne Brown Annual Scholarship Hamza Ahmad Memorial Scholarship Harold M. & Norine L. Rupp Endowed Scholarship Harold W. Peterson Award for Excellence in Elementary or Secondary Teaching Harry E. Rappa Memorial Engineering Scholarship Harvey Randall Wickes Annual Scholarship Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Chair in International Studies Harvey Randall Wickes End owed Chair in Nursing Henry E. Schwartz Memorial Business Scholarship Herb Gettel Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Student Research & Creativity Institute Herbert H. Dow & Grace A. Dow Visiting Scholars & Academic Development Fund Herbert H. Grace A. Dow Entrepreneurship Institute Endowment Herbert H. Dow Endowed Chair in Chemistry Herbert H. Lyon Scholarship Hispanic American Community Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Victor Luis Castellanos House Family Award for Teacher Impact Howard Lynn Rephan Scholarship Hunter Maxwell Memorial Basketball Camp Scholarship Huntley Scholarship in Science & Mathematics I.B.E.W. Local 557 Endowed Scholarship Ida Mae Anderson Scholarship IEEE Endowed Engineering Scholarship Independent Bank Opportunity Scholarship Interdisciplinary Studies Endowment International Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship J. William Miller Endowed Engineering Scholarship Fund

Jack & Lila Ryder Endowed Scholarship Jack and Alice Wirt Scholarship James and Rosemary Hill Scholarship in Music James B. Arnold Engineering Scholarship James E. O’Neill, Jr. Scholarship James F. and Elizabeth A. Stoddard Endowed Scholarship James Gerity, Jr. Scholarship James Lee Mitchell Endowment-College of Business and Management James R. and Anita H. Jenkins Endowed Scholarship for Student Success James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics Janet K. Robinson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jason Liddell Scholarship Jay Hornsby Memorial Scholarship Jean Davis Warrick Endowed Business Scholarship Jean E. Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education Jeffrey L. Roberts Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry Jeffrey Sexsmith Memorial Scholarship Jerry A. and Marcena C. Woodcock Endowed Scholarship Fund Jim Dwyer, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Joel Dorne Criminal Justice - Military Veterans’ Scholarship John “Jack” Brooks Memorial Scholarship John A. Fallon Award for Leadership Jorge T. Espinoza & George A. Wilson Opportunity Scholarship Joseph and Gladys Hoern Memorial Fund Joseph Britton and Marjorie Carson Britton Scholarship Joyce Bangert Cook R.N./M.S.H.A. Scholarship in Nursing Judith and Thomas Donahue/Capital Group Companies Endowed Scholarship in Political Science Jurgens Nursing Scholarship Fund K? Onda! Music Scholarship Karpovich Endowment Keipinger Memorial Business Scholarship Ken Follett Archives Endowment Kozlowski Jet’s Pizza Family Scholarship Kresge Unrestricted Lamson and Humphreys Endowed Scholarship Fund Larry Engel Memorial Scholarship Leo Jean Memorial Endowed Scholarship Leopold J. Kantzler Fellowship LeVoy Daniel Memorial Scholarship Library Endowment Linneaus C. Dorman Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Lloyd & Judy Yeo Business Development Fund Lloyd & Judy Yeo Endowed Business Scholarship Lois Barnett Memorial Fund for Students with Disabilities Ludington Fellowship in Public Policy and Service The Malcolm and Lois Field Endowed Chair in Health Sciences Marc A. Gordon Memorial Scholarship in Acting Margaret A. Warner Scholarship for Healthcare Education Margaret Thompson Trust Marilyn Hausbeck Memorial Scholarship Marion Jean Memorial Endowed Scholarship Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Conservation Endowment Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Exhibition Endowment Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Operations Endowment Martin and Emma Block Endowed Scholarship Fund Marx Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship Mary C. Kato Endowed Scholarship Mary C. Walker Nursing Scholarship Mary H. Anderson Adjunct Faculty Award Matt Barghahn Scholarship Matthew Duncan Bronz Scholarship Fund Maurovich-Warner Endowed Veterans Scholarship Mayme Hamilton and Mary Pat Hamilton Award for Excellence in Tutuoring Maynard D. and Goldie Bartha Allyn Scholarship Fund Maynard Smith Trust Scholarship Means Industries, Inc. Annual Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Melvyn K. and Myrna Adelman Track and Cross Country Endowed Scholarship Merlyn Mondol Endowed Scholarship Michael and Megan Major Military Service Scholarship Michigan Sugar Big Chief Scholarship Endowment Fund Michigan Sugar Company Pioneer Tradition Scholarship Program Military Student Scholarship Merry Jo Brandimore Residential Life Emerging Leader Award Morley Companies Endowed Scholarship for Student Success Morley Companies Internship Scholarship Morrison M. and Julie A. Stevens Scholarship Mridha International Student Leadership Award Multi-Cultural Engineering Scholarship Opportunity Fund Musical Artist-in-Residence

Nancy S. Meadows Memorial Grants in Graduate Education National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) Saginaw Valley Chapter Scholarship OLLI Member-Supported Endowment Oscar and Louise Osthelder Scholarship Oscar Kloha Scholarship Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Endowment Owsley/Yang Endowed Award Patricia A. Hansel Memorial Nursing Scholarship Patricia Orr Endowed Business Scholarship Patsy Hill Schwartz Endowed Music Scholarship Fund Phae H. Dorman Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Rosa Parks Pioneer Club Endowment Raana Akbar Memoiral Lecture on Islam and Culture Ralph and Marilyn Frahm Agricultural Research Endowment Raymond E. Tyner Writing Excellence Award and Memorial Fund Reading Clinic Endowment Rhea E. Miller Music Education Endowment Rhea Miller Charitable Trust Rhea Miller Scholarships in Music Richard and Ann Blazejewski Scholarship Richard Burdette White Memorial Scholarship Richard L. Campsmith Scholarship Fund Richard P. Thompson Endowment Richard V. Wolohan Fellowship in Leadership and Service Robert Castro Jaime Endowed Scholarship Robert J. Black Engineering Scholarship Robert W. Bierlein/Bierlein Companies Scholarship Robert W. Sidney Endowed Scholarship Roberta R. Allen Trust Theodore Roethke Student Writing Award Ronald A. Schlicker Scholarship Rosalind C. Fredericks Educational Trust Royal Foundation Nursing Scholarship Russell C. Will Memorial Scholarship Russell H. and Maxine E. Smith Endowed Scholarship for Student Success Ruth (Zappa) Bridge SVSU Endowed Scholarship for Nursing Ruth and A.R. O’Connor Memorial Endowed Golf Scholarship Fund Ruth and Ted Braun Award for Writing Excellence at SVSU Saginaw Bay Underwriters Employees Endowed Business Scholarship in Honor of Kurt Ewend Saginaw Bay Writing Program Saginaw Branch of the American Association of University Women Scholarship Saginaw Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship Saginaw County Child Development Center Endowment Fund Saginaw Enterprise Entrepreneurship Endowed Scholarship Saginaw Valley Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association Scholarship Sally Edgerton-Netke Memorial Scholarship in Early Childhood Education Samuel C. and Martha F. Allen Scholarship Samuel D. Marble Memorial Scholarship Sara Margaret Leki Scholarship Fund Schneider/Branch Endowment

Scott and Nancy Carmona Endowed Business Scholarship Fund Scott and Nancy Carmona Endowed Engineering Scholarship Fund Scott L. Holman Baycaster Scholarship Sebastian and Ida Ramet Endowed Scholarship for the Study of Foreign Languages Sedrowski Scholarship Fund Seitz Creative Writing Scholarship SET Faculty/Student Award Shannan Thompson Memorial Scholarship Shelly Berger Endowed Scholarship Fund Shiv K. Arora Business Scholarship Sigma Pi Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Sims Awards for Excellence in Public Speaking Spence Annual Tennis Scholarship Spence Brothers Endowed Scholarship for Engineering SSG William R. Wilson III Memorial Scholarship for Military Students Standing Wheelchair Company Annual Scholarship in Memory of Douglas Spooner Stephen and Dena Wirt Student Opportunity Fund Steve Yanca Memorial Social Work Scholarship Steven C. Erickson and Krista M. Srodes Endowed Scholarship in Design and Theatre Technology Stevens Center for Family Business Program Endowment Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature Student Association Community Improvement Endowed Scholarship Student Association Legislative and External Affairs Scholarship Student Association Student Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship Suk Koo Yun Natural Science Award SVSU Athletics Fund SVSU College of Business & Management Scholarship SVSU Endowed Nursing Scholarship SVSU Endowed Scholarship for Students from India SVSU Endowed Science Research Scholarship SVSU Faculty Association “Chrysalis” Endowed Scholarship Fund SVSU Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship SVSU Health Professional Alumni Endowed Scholarship SVSU Memorial Scholarship Fund SVSU Outstanding Performance Award SVSU School/University Partnership Endowment Fund SVSU Science Research Scholarship SVSU Support Staff Association Endowed Scholarship SVSU/Ming Chuan International Student Endowed Scholarship Terry and Jerry Drake Endowed Scholarship Theodore Roethke Fund Thomas and Hilda Rush Distinguished Lectureship Thomas Canale Scholarship in Art Thomas H. Busch Memorial Golf Scholarship Thomas Hetherman Memorial Scholarship Trisha Muladore and Covenant Endowed Nursing Scholarship Triskelions Scholarship USWA Local 12075 Annual Scholarships for Health Care and Human Services USWA Local 12075 Dannie Garver Memorial Scholarship Varsity Athletic Endowed Scholarship Velasquez Endowment Venture 21 - Entrepreneurship Curriculum Development Fund

William and Virginia Groening Memorial Scholarship Vitito Global Leadership Institute Endowment Voices in the Valley Endowment W. Leslie Whittaker Memorial Scholarship W. R. Collings Fund Walter T. James Memorial Scholarship Walter Walpole Memorial Scholarship Weinlander Fitzhugh Endowed Scholarship Wickson-Link Scholarship for Student Success Wickson-Nickless Distinguished Lectureship in Business Wiener Endowment-Model United Nations Endowed Award William & Julia Edwards Lectureship William and Sally Bowen Scholarship William F. McNally Scholarship for Student Success William H. Parth Cardinal Formula Racing Endowment William S. Hoffmann & John R. Willertz Endowed Scholarship Windy Scholarship Fund Wineman Technology, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Wolgast Corporation Endowed Scholarship Wolverine Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund Yeo and Yeo Accounting Scholarship Zimmerman Scholarship

RECENT ENDOWMENTS The David E. Barker Endowed Scholarship for French Majors/Minors The Lois Barnett Memorial Fund for Students with Disabilities The Bleckes’ Health/Human Services Professionals Development Fund The Braddock-Petersen-Renna Award for Excellence The Merry Jo Brandimore Residential Life Emerging Leader Award The Dr. Charlie Brown Memorial Instrumental Ensemble Endowment Economic & Technology Summit/Seminar Fund Endowment The Dr. Heidi L. Febert Memorial Endowment The Bob and Marge Goedert Family Business Endowed Scholarship The Gladys Hernandez-Zubulake Endowed Scholarship for Spanish Majors/Minors The Leo Jean Endowed Scholarship The Marion Jean Endowed Scholarship The James R. and Anita H. Jenkins Endowed Scholarship The Kozlowski Jet’s Pizza Family Scholarship

The James L. Mitchell Endowment The Dominic Monastiere Endowed Scholarship Fund Florence “Goody” Peters Civic Engagement Scholarship The Janet K. Robinson Memorial Endowed Scholarship The Theodore Roethke Student Writing Award The Florence F. “Jo” Saltzman Award for Excellence The Russell H. and Maxine E. Smith Endowed Scholarship for Student Success The James F. and Elizabeth A. Stoddard Endowed Scholarship The Varsity Endowed Athletic Scholarship The Rajkumari Wiener Model United Nations Award Fund Wineman Technology, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Windy Scholarship Fund The Richard V. Wolohan Fellowship in Leadership and Service The Steve Yanca Memorial Social Work Scholarship

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THE LAST WORD

Alexandra Arellano I came to college thinking that obtaining a degree would consist strictly of sitting in a classroom, studying in the library and taking exams. However, my journey has been much more. SVSU gives students numerous opportunities to participate in field-based activities within the community.

I recently presented at the Michigan World Language Association conference, along with students Bethany Dickerson and Miranda Strasburg, and Professor Gladys Zubulake. At the time, the thought of delivering a 45-minute presentation in Spanish made me very nervous. In addition, the audience consisted of high school teachers from local communities and foreign language professors from various universities. However, Dr. Zubulake prepared us well. I gained an invaluable experience that day and the reassurance I was pursuing the right degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, in hopes of eventually becoming a professor. It was also gratifying to see at the conference another SVSU professor, Dr. Julie Foss, who serves on the MIWLA board as president-elect.

I have also taken advantage of many volunteer opportunities that engaged me with different communities. I participated in Alternative Spring Breaks and was given the humbling opportunity to volunteer with CASA (Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound) in Huntsville, Ala. I have also been able to be a part of Special Olympics, Relay for Life and Girls on the Run with my sorority sisters in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

In the end, I realized that learning is more than just a classroom experience.

As always, it’s a great day to be a Cardinal!

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Alex will graduate in May 2015 with a B.A. (Spanish). Her plans immediately following graduation include applying for admission to graduate schools, with the eventual goal of obtaining a Ph.D. so that she can join the faculty of a university. In addition, Alex’s brother Michael will graduate this May with a business degree from SVSU, and her sister Andrea is attending SVSU. Their mother Claudia Arellano, 2006, B.A.; 2009, M.S., was profiled in the fall 2012 issue of Reflections.

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E H C T H O A T LLEN P U P G E T E $250,000 S CARMONA FAMILY OFFERS

ALUMNI CHALLENGE AND SVSU STUDENTS WIN.

If SVSU alumni come together and collectively contribute $250,000 to the SVSU Foundation, Scott Carmona, 1981 B.S., and his family will match it with a gift to the Carmona Endowment.

Carmona said he has offered the match because he wants alumni to know the importance of their role in supporting current and future SVSU students.

“There’s a great need among students for help in offsetting the cost of a college education. I can help. All of us can help.”

The Carmona Family Alumni Challenge kicks off the final phase of the Talent. Opportunity.

Promise. campaign. All contributions made by alumni by Aug. 15, 2015, will count toward the challenge. So give, and in return, get the great feeling of knowing you’ve made a difference in the lives of fellow Cardinals.

Scott, Nancy, Eric and Ryan Carmona