Reflections Magazine Spring 2012

The magazine of Saginaw Valley State University

Reflections

SPRING 2012

Civic Engagement and the

Millennial Generation SVSU faculty and students focus on why we should become politically informed citizens

tt f Geim e n

rn c 75 o anjn o uPAGE MA

Welcome Letter

REFLECTIONS2013 SENIOR CONSULTANT Andy Bethune, B.B.A., ’87 EDITOR Jan Poppe, M.A., ’01 MANAGING EDITOR Tim Inman, B.A., ’89, M.Ed., ’96

The Hum a n Natur e of This Pl ace Jim Muladore is the executive vice president for administration & business affairs.

He oversees campus facilities, business services, the controller’s office, university police, athletics, human resources, the conference and events center, scholarships and financial aid, facilities operations and information technology services.

Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1972 and completed an M.B.A. in 1982.

As I gaze out my window on the third floor of Wickes Hall, I cannot help but reflect that life on the SVSU campus in the late ’60s and early ’70s would be unimaginable to today’s students. When I arrived here for the fall semester in 1969 from a high school that had an enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, the “campus” of less than 2,000 students was essentially a few buildings – the Project ’66-’68 complex, a dormitory and Wickes Hall.

It truly feels as if it were only a few years ago that I had my first visit to the campus with the landmark red water tower, a visit that included lunch with an admissions representative in the campus dining room located in the north end of the ’68 complex. (By way of contrast, in recent years we have expanded campus dining options to seven high-quality venues.)

I actually walked the third floor of Wickes Hall during that visit before the exterior glass had been installed – with no premonition that it would someday be the location of my current office.

I traveled through a woods and along the side of a drainage ditch to get to the Cardinal Gym – a facility that served all intercollegiate, intramural and individual sports on campus. Parking was plentiful. I could arrive on campus minutes before a class and easily find a parking space. Life was great in the good old days.

Upon graduation in 1973, I was on my way to a job in Detroit. A position, however, was created for me at Saginaw Valley College in the Financial Aid office, where I had worked throughout my undergraduate years. I decided to remain in the area with family. A few short years later, I was transferred to an entry-level staff accountant position in the Controller’s Office, which set the foundation for what I do today.

My current role, which I have now served in for 10 years, has provided the opportunity to be involved with many others on the development and maintenance of the physical campus. There have been numerous projects – big and small – undertaken over this period of time that have in countless ways created comforts and opportunities for students that earlier generations did not have nor could ever have imagined.

Much has been written and commented on about the remarkable growth of the university.

If you had been here in the ’70s, the comparison of that time to today leads to an unavoidable observation that people of great vision have worked hard to transform the campus into the jewel it has become.

Yet, the comparison of one period of time to another is perhaps unwise. As in sports, comparing teams of one era to another may be a reasonable exercise – but can one era really be judged superior to another? What really is important is what the people who lived in any one particular point in history valued and aspired to.

My aspirations were similar to most who attend college – become an educated person, earn a decent living and be a good citizen. The physical nature of our campus, I must admit, did not as best I can recall—occupy my thoughts much in those early days.

What I did think about in those early days ­— and still do to this day — is the human nature of this place. I remember faculty and staff who challenged and supported me. I remember fellow students I studied with – many of whom were quite talented and went on to meaningful careers.

Nothing has changed in this regard.

What matters most is not the number or size of our facilities, but instead the people who work, teach and study in them. It’s as simple as that. This is what I thought about in 1969 and what I will always cherish about SVSU. Our development of the campus certainly has provided more opportunities for today’s students – but I would guess long after they have departed this institution their recollections of what was important and of enduring value will be similar to my own experiences here some 40 years ago.

2 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

WRITERS Angela Bauer, B.A., ’10 J.J. Boehm, M.A., ’06 Ann Branch Alan Dore, B.A., ’10 Tim Inman Kevin Kerbleski, B.A., ’11 Jan Poppe Carlos Ramet GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Jill Allardyce, M.A., ’06 Katelyn Heins, student PHOTOGRAPHERS Adam Baudoux, B.A., ’08 Jessie Ellison, student James Fry, B.A., ’10 Tim Inman VIDEOGRAPHER Dan Goodell CONTRIBUTORS Emmie Busch, B.A., ’89, M.A., ’93 Madie O’Farrell, student Jason Swackhamer, B.A., ’97, M.A., ’04 Joe Vogl, B.B.A., ’76, M.B.A., ’82 EDITORIAL BOARD Jill Allardyce J.J. Boehm Ann Branch Tim Inman Jan Poppe Carlos Ramet Kevin Schultz, B.A., ’92 Kristen Wenzel, B.A., ’93 REFLECTIONS2013 Magazine is published twice a year. Comments, suggestions and inquiries contact: Alumni Relations at Saginaw Valley State University • 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 Phone: (989) 964-4196 CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS admissions@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-4200 ALUMNI RELATIONS alumni@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-4196 SVSU FOUNDATION foundation@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-4052 CAREER PLANNING & PLACEMENT careers@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-4954 CENTER FOR BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT lhaas@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-7015 CONFERENCE & EVENTS CENTER (Box Office) BoxOffice@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-4261 DIVERSITY PROGRAMS: mtthorns@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-4068 GRADUATE PROGRAMS: blasch@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-6096 MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS SCULPTURE MUSEUM mfsm@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-7125

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE jap@svsu.edu; P: (989) 964-4310

Reflections

Reflecting on our past as we approach our 50th anniversary

T A B LE OF CON T EN T S 28

36 60 66 72

ON THE COVER

Political science instructor John L. Kaczynski, right, chats with Aaron Baylis and Stacy Bond outside the Regional Education Center, which is the home for the SVSU Center for Public Policy and Service. The center engages students in civic activities, establishes partnerships between SVSU and the community, and assists in providing internship opportunities. Baylis, a senior political science and communications major from Munger, plans to graduate in May 2013; Bond, from Ann Arbor, will complete her bachelor’s degree in August 2012, majoring in international studies and Spanish. Both students are active in the Model United Nations program and the SVSU chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha. Learn how SVSU students are becoming more civic-minded in Kaczynski’s article, titled “Politics and the Millennial Generation,” that starts on Page 28.

PROFILES

Our human interest stories in this issue provide insight into the people who are in various ways connected to this special place.

RED PRIDE

Read about your fellow alumni milestones.

Spotlight on Student Success

Three of our best and brightest students engage in an internship with the Detroit Tigers, complete an honors thesis that shows how to make learning science fun and affordable, and enter a national competition to argue a constitutional law case in front of a panel of judges.

Report of Annual Giving 2011

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT

In the fall issue of Reflections2013, we misspelled the name of Roberts Fellow class of 2011-12 member Yeyi Jie, a professional accountancy major.

In the story on Marylin Atkins, the Michigan Supreme Court appointed her Chief Judge of the 36th District Court; and in the profile on the “Fearsome Foursome” (Doug Kosinski, Jim Thompson, Dennis Foley, Gary Mallon), we incorrectly stated that the group co-founded intramural football.

We want to hear from you!

Your fellow SVSU alumni are very interested in reading about the milestones in your life. Send your updates, photos and ideas to: Kevin Schultz, director of alumni relations, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710; Fax: (989) 964-7038; or e-mail: alumnirelations@svsu.edu.

THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION OF THE GREAT LAKES BAY REGION AWARDED OUR FALL 2011 ISSUE OF REFLECTIONS2013 A SILVER ADDY IN THE CATEGORY OF COLLATERAL MATERIAL — MAGAZINE DESIGN.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 3

SVSU NEWS BRIEF

SVSU Gerstacker II Fellowship

extends leadership development for educators

carolyn wierda leads a discussion at a gerstacker II session

The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation in 2006 provided a $1.5 million gift to create a cadre of K-12 school leaders through a program that aimed to “... develop leadership skills, lift potential leaders to higher standards and expectations for their personal performance, and inspire them to think more creatively about their work and its possibilities.” That initiative became the Gerstacker Fellowship Program – a year-long leadership development and international travel experience, with session topics ranging from organizational development to ethics to global leadership, and visits to governments, universities and K-12 schools in Japan, China and Taiwan.

Fifty-six teachers and administrators from 22 school districts throughout Michigan have become Gerstacker Fellows. Among their accomplishments, almost half of the Fellows have advanced their careers to higher levels of responsibility. Many have been recognized as outstanding young professionals and emerging community leaders, and have introduced global education initiatives in their districts. For example, Beth Rayl, a 2006-07 Fellow and former assistant superintendent of Clio Area Schools, instituted the teaching of Mandarin Chinese to all K-8 students, and used Skype to link classrooms in China and Africa for collaborative lessons. Rayl also

4 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

developed an online program that is projectbased, with students interacting with other students throughout the world.”

The Gerstacker Foundation was impressed with the program’s success. The foundation also recognized that the next level of vision and leadership preparation would be necessary to increase the success of the Fellows to make a significant educational difference in their schools. An additional $1 million gift endowed The Gerstacker Foundation Program II – an advanced leadership initiative that began in fall 2011 with 38 of the Gerstacker Program I graduates.

Gerstacker II is comprised of four sessions and travel to a school district recognized for its significant school reforms. The topics range from “Entrepreneurship” and “Innovative Change” to “Leading Change with Technology.” The educational visit took place in March at the Denver Public Schools, one of the top 10 school districts in the country recognized for teacher effectiveness and student achievement. The importance of such a school visit is noted best by Karen Volk, 2006-07 Fellow and principal of Westdale Elementary School in Saginaw Township, who visited the Chicago Public Schools last year: “The visit made me re-examine how I look at my school and how I could use resources

Janet Greif

differently to support teacher collaboration to assure a higher quality of education for every child.”

All the Fellows acknowledge their Gerstacker experience as “life-altering” – its intellectual stimulation, the ability to see what is in play educationally on the other side of the world, the articulation of a vision of what it means to educate students for the 21st century, and the development of the leadership skills required to translate that vision into practice. “Studying education from a global perspective taught me firsthand about the importance of all educators to help create opportunities for their students to be critical thinkers and observers and, most importantly, global citizens,” said Janet Greif, a 2007-08 Fellow and principal of Midland High School.

Carolyn Wierda, interim associate dean of the College of Education and former superintendent of the Bay City School District, and Robert Maurovich, executive-in-residence with the College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences and former vice president for enrollment management and student services, serve as co-directors for both Gerstacker programs.

Boye-Beaman promoted to dean of Arts & Behavioral Sciences college

Joni boye-beaman

Joni Boye-Beaman was named dean of the College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences. She replaces Mary Hedberg, who announced her retirement at the beginning of the current academic year. Boye-Beaman has served as associate dean of the college since 2007.

“Joni is very bright, very committed and highly organized, and after a national search, she emerged as the clear choice for this position,” said Donald Bachand, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “She is very student-centered and respected within the university; that will serve her well leading our largest and most complex college.”

As associate dean, Boye-Beaman was responsible for leadership initiatives, such as strategic planning, as well as many daily administrative tasks. In addition, she has served on SVSU’s Academic Program Assessment Advisory Board since its inception in 2004, working to measure student learning in all academic departments on campus. BoyeBeaman also chairs SVSU’s General Education Committee, which is designed to ensure students receive a well-rounded and complete education.

“I am excited to work with faculty on student retention initiatives, especially in regard to the general education courses we

offer in the college,” Boye-Beaman said. “I also expect there will be opportunities to make some strategic hires over the next few years as senior faculty members retire. These can be very important for building programs in our academic departments to meet students’ needs.”

Boye-Beaman’s appointment is effective July 1, 2012. She joined the SVSU sociology faculty in 2000 and has accepted several administrative appointments during her tenure. Prior to assuming the role of associate dean, she served as chair of the sociology department for two years and as coordinator of the master’s degree program in administrative science for five years.

A resident of Bay City, Boye-Beaman has been active in her community. She completed the Leadership Bay County program in 2007, and has served on the board for the Bay Area Women’s Center since 2005, including two terms as board president.

Boye-Beaman completed a master’s degree and a Ph.D. at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and she earned a bachelor’s degree at SUNY-Fredonia. Prior to joining SVSU, she served on the faculty at Wayne State College in Nebraska for six years.

Regional Collaboration Benefits County SVSU’s Office of Sponsored Programs and its Carl A. Gerstacker Endowed Chair in Education were key players in the production of a county “report card” commissioned by the Saginaw Community Foundation.

The “2011 Saginaw County Report Card, Alignment Saginaw” was developed by the Saginaw Community Foundation in partnership with SVSU’s office of sponsored programs’ Janet Rentsch; additionally, the lead investigator was David Callejo Perez, SVSU’s Carl A. Gerstacker Endowed Chair in Education.

The report is designed to inform government as well as private interests about Saginaw County in areas that affect planning efforts and policy decisions.

The key areas that impact a county’s quality of life include intellectual and social development, economy, health lifestyles, safety, environment and social capital/civic engagement. According to the Community Foundation’s CEO, Renee Johnston, the value of the report goes beyond the Alignment Saginaw members and “other charitable organizations for the purposes of grant writing. It has also been of use to the medical society, leadership groups and the business community. In fact, other communities that were exposed to the document are contacting us to learn more about it.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 5

SVSU NEWS BRIEF

Braun Fellowship supports faculty research A civil rights historian and a Great Lakes biologist at SVSU have been awarded the Braun Fellowship to pursue their research.

Ken Jolly, associate professor of history, and Dave Stanton, professor of biology, will each receive research support grants totaling up to $37,500 over the next three years to further their scholarly and professional activities.

Funds may be used for research expenses, equipment, travel and/or other related support.

Jolly plans to write a series of scholarly articles exploring African-American activity in 20th century Detroit. He first will examine lynchings in Detroit during the 1930s. That article will be followed by a study of the 1943 Belle Isle “riot,” looking at the insurrection in the context of the era’s domestic systems and the work of the Detroit branch of the NAACP and the Detroit Civil Rights Federation during that time.

Jolly’s third area of research will explore local expressions of Pan-African solidarity and black cultural identity from the mid-1930s through the post-World War II period.

A scholar of the 20th century civil rights movement, Jolly has written a book, “Black Liberation in the Midwest: The Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri, 1964-1970,” two book chapters, and has given more than 10 invited scholarly presentations on the subject. In his Braun Fellowship application, Jolly wrote, “This work also demonstrates that AfricanAmericans in Detroit did indeed launch significant challenges to local political power

ken jolly

david stanton

while offering a Pan-African agenda for liberation and empowerment which very much informed the civil rights and black power movements of the post-World War II era.”

Stanton plans to study the genetic composition of zebra mussels, an invasive species that has had a dramatic impact on Great Lakes water quality. Transported in the ballast water of transoceanic freighters, the mollusks were discovered in the Great Lakes in 1988, but to date, no genetic data exists for Saginaw Bay zebra mussel populations.

Currently, municipal agencies and private businesses spend millions of dollars annually to clean mussels from water intake pipes, boat hulls and the like. Understanding the genetic variety of the current population is critical in developing strategies to combat the invasive species.

In his grant application, Stanton wrote, “Genetic monitoring of populations in the Saginaw Bay and the surrounding watershed

will provide invaluable information for managing this problem and for evaluating the efficacy of future bioremediation efforts.” Over the past six years, he and other researchers have collected samples and obtained preliminary genetic fingerprint data.

A resident of Midland, Jolly joined the SVSU faculty in 2004. He received SVSU’s Landee Award for Teaching Excellence in 2009 and the Roosevelt Ruffin Diversity Award in 2007. Jolly completed a Ph.D. in history at the University of Missouri, where he also earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

A resident of Saginaw, Stanton joined the SVSU faculty in 1996. He has authored or co-authored 10 journal articles and has co-presented in scholarly settings with SVSU student researchers 18 times since 2007.

Stanton completed a Ph.D. at the University of Windsor (Ontario), and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayne State University.

Established in 2005, the Braun Fellowship program was created through a $1.5 million endowment from the Saginaw-based Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation. Administered by the Saginaw Community Foundation, the program’s purpose is to recognize the exceptional accomplishments and potential of select SVSU faculty and staff. It is named in honor of Ruth and Ted Braun of Saginaw who have each served on various SVSU boards and collectively served almost 25 years on the Board of Control.

College of Health & Human Services Adds

Doctorate Degree Saginaw Valley State University will enroll students in its new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program starting in the fall 2012 semester.

The D.N.P. is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs. SVSU’s decision to offer its first doctoral program stems from a 2004 position statement by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing that called for moving the current level of preparation necessary for the advanced practice of registered nurses, including nurse practitioners, from the master’s degree to doctoral level by 2015.

6 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

This movement parallels similar actions in professional groups such as pharmacology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, all of whom work on an inter-professional basis with nurses.

Judith Ruland, the newly-appointed dean of the College of Health & Human Services, describes being “excited about this opportunity to be at the helm during this transition to a new level of nursing practice that more accurately reflects the current clinical competencies and includes preparation for the rapidly changing health care system.”

The D.N.P. program will offer mostly hybrid courses that include a combination of oncampus face-to-face sessions with off-campus online learning. “An emphasis on rural health makes the D.N.P. program unique,” notes Ruland. “SVSU’s strong regional network of top-notch family nurse practitioner preceptors provides challenging clinical experiences for students.”

For admission criteria and other information on the D.N.P program, contact Ruland at jruland@svsu.edu or (989) 964-4145.

Financial Services Center added to Wickes Hall;

Cardinal Gym receives facelift

rendering of proposed Student services center on the first floor of wickes hall

SVSU will make $1.225 million in renovations to the first floor of Wickes Hall to create a campus financial services center to provide increased convenience and improved efficiency for students making financial transactions. The move also will result in physical improvements to the Registrar’s office and consolidation of the present cashier’s office into the new configuration.

“This will create ‘one-stop shopping’ for our students, especially those receiving financial aid,” said James Muladore, SVSU executive vice president for administration & business affairs.

Some 80 percent of SVSU students receive scholarships or other financial assistance.

SVSU also has renovated the west exterior of Ryder Center where Cardinal Gym was originally constructed some 40 years ago. SVSU staff discovered that some large concrete panels were affixed with a form of glue that was losing adhesion. The panels were at risk of coming loose and required prompt action.

The project also included creating a short campus driveway for buses transporting SVSU athletic teams and for vehicles to use during special events.

Funds for both projects were taken from existing capital project reserves. rendering of the proposed west exterior of ryder center

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 7

SVSU NEWS BRIEF

Museum exhibits works by

“Creative Cardinals” Nearly 30 faculty and staff exhibited more than 60 pieces of original art in the first “Creative Cardinals” exhibition at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. Paintings, photographs, ceramic work, stained glass, graphic design, poetry, quilts, wood guitar, and Kachina dolls comprised the exhibition, which ran Jan. 11-27. “Many SVSU faculty and staff are extremely talented outside their normal university responsibilities,” said Marilyn Wheaton, museum director.

“We were ecstatic when 28 faculty members and staff submitted works.”

Among the exhibits was a classical guitar that was created by Gerald B. Stevens, groundskeeper/assistant foreman, and stained glass by Michele Gunkelman, director of residential life. Music professor Eric Nisula submitted three examples of original poems for the show, and Craig Snook, assistant director of creative services, exhibited a mixed media piece titled “Chai Tea or Tai Chi?” that featured an arrangement of nearly 200 tea bags on a 48” x 24” canvas. The exhibition, which is expected to be an annual event, was made possible by a $1,000 contribution from Bill and Sue Vititoe. Sue is chair of the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum board of advisors. craig snook

Leaping Gazelle

turns 75

The Leaping Gazelle sculpture, which was the first commissioned work for which Marshall Fredericks was paid, has graced the fountain in the campus quad since its installation in 1987. Fredericks became well-known as a public sculptor when the Leaping Gazelle won first prize in a national competition in 1936. Fredericks sculpted the gazelle in a characteristic movement called “wheeling,” which is when an animal quickly changes direction while being pursued by a predator. Since the gazelle is not native to Michigan, Fredericks made four animals that are (otter, grouse, hawk and rabbit), and placed them around the gazelle on Belle Isle. The Leaping Gazelle – one of the most duplicated of Fredericks sculptures – can be found at numerous locations, including Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina, where it was one of four Purchase prize winners (a monetary prize given in an art competition in exchange for the winning work) of a nationwide open sculpture competition in 1972.

8 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Photo Credit: Geoffery Haney

Economist and political commentator headlined Great Lakes Bay Regional MLK event Political commentator and economist Julianne Malveaux presented the keynote talk at the third annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at SVSU Wednesday, Jan. 11 in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.

The president of Bennett College for Women, Malveaux is recognized for her progressive and insightful observations as a labor economist, noted author and colorful commentator. She has been described by Cornel West as “the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country.” Malveaux’s contributions to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender, and their economic impacts are shaping public opinion in 21st century America.

As a writer and a syndicated columnist, Malveaux recently authored a book, “Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History.” Her work also appears regularly in USA Today, Black Issues

in Higher Education, Ms. Magazine, Essence Magazine, The Progressive and numerous newspapers across the country. Malveaux makes regular appearances on national networks such as CNN and BET and has hosted talk radio programs in Washington, San Francisco and New York.

SVSU partners with regional businesses, chambers of commerce and community foundations to host an annual celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The program also featured a scholarship award ceremony, sponsored by the community foundations in Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties.

“The Great Lakes Bay Regional MLK celebration has lived up to its tagline, said Mamie T. Thorns, special assistant to the president for diversity programs and director of the celebration. “‘Working Together…Sharing the Dream’ is why this regional program, supported by so many, has become a premier event that commemorates the legacy of Dr. King.”

julianne malveaux

Eric Gilbertson receives community leadership award President Eric Gilbertson was among five area leaders to receive Community Leadership Awards from the Saginaw Country Chamber of Commerce, which were presented in November 2011 at a luncheon attended by some 500 people. The awards recognize those who dedicate their time and support to the community.

Gilbertson, who joined SVSU in 1989, was presented the Robert H. Albert Lifetime Community Service Award.

During his 22 years as president, the university has grown by 80 percent, quintupled its endowments and tripled in size. Gilbertson also helped organize the Bridge Center for Racial Harmony and was one of the organizers of the Saginaw County Crime Prevention Council, Saginaw County’s Birth-through-Five Initiative and Vision Tri-County, which later become the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance. He was nominated by JoAnn Crary, president of Saginaw Future Inc. Left to right, Todd Gregory, Citizens Bank, Eric gilbertson, bob vandeventer, chamber ceo/president

READ PRESIDENT GILBERTSON’S 2012 STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION BY CLICKING ON THE LINK UNDER “SPEECHES” AT SVSU.EDU/PRESIDENT REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 9

SVSU NEWS BRIEF

TASTE OF SOUL Jason Wolverton, 2007, B.A., director of marketing, training & development for ARAMARK, reports that nearly 1,100 diners trekked over to SVSU’s Marketplace at Doan Feb. 22 for the annual “Taste of Soul,” a Black History Month luncheon that features a variety of foods based on recipes provided by African-American faculty and staff and prepared in collaboration with SVSU

Dining Services. “On a typical Wednesday for this time of year, we would normally accommodate 600 diners during the same two-hour time frame,” Wolverton noted.

This year’s “soul-ebrity chefs” included Shawn Wilson (director of multicultural services) and his wife Gina, 1998, B.A.; 2001, M.Ed., who prepared a shrimp-and-grits dish; also, “spicy cornbread cheese pie”

Jason Wolverton

mamie thorns

10 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

and lasagna were presented by Vanessa Brooks-Herd (assistant professor of social work) and her husband Herb. The public also was welcomed at Taste of Soul, which is sponsored by SVSU’s Diversity Programs, Dining Services, Conference & Events Center, and Multicultural Services offices.

Alumna returns to the nest

to help students take flight Marcia Shannon, (third from left), professor of nursing, in May 2011 led a class of nursing students on a threeweek study abroad program to Borneo, Komodo and Bali to study the Indonesian ecosystem, healthcare and culture. While touring the Tanjung Puting National Park in Borneo, the famous Orangutan “King Thom” (an alpha male) was spotted in a clearing. “This is a real picture that was taken in less than one minute,” Shannon said.

“As soon as this was snapped, he disappeared back into the jungle.” Participating in the overseas study experience were, from left, Jessica Asaro, Elizabeth Wolf, Professor Shannon, Kara Auernhamer, Nicole Grzenia, Amy Daniels, Kristen Latuszek, Kate Corcoran, Cailtin Kunik, Emily Butterfield and Amy Raetz.

College is by nature a unique experience, notes Becky Griffin, 2011, B.B.A. “People from all around the world come together in one place to get an education and hopefully to make something of themselves.”

Since being hired by SVSU this past fall to coordinate the university’s study abroad programs, Griffin has been assisting current students with their goal to “make something of themselves” by promoting the benefits of overseas study.

“I have always been interested in traveling and seeing the world,” Griffin said. “When I was a student, I took advantage of SVSU’s many study abroad opportunities.” She participated in two faculty-led programs – to London in 2007, and to Prague in 2011 – and, as a member of the 2009 class of Roberts Fellows, spent three weeks in Asia. In her new role at the university, she relies on her own experiences when speaking to current students – and parents – about the “life-changing” trips that “opened up my eyes to a big world that is full of different people and places.”

Study abroad programs range from one week led by faculty, to full-semester and even year-long programs. SVSU now offers destinations in more than 100 countries, and students can apply for more than $85,000 in study-abroad scholarships. All study abroad courses count as SVSU credit.

The most popular programs for students (especially first timers) are the faculty-led trips. Five years ago, there were five faculty-led study abroad opportunities offered, with 80 students signing up.

Last year, the number of trips totaled 11, with significantly more students (158) participating. Destinations and the disciplines included: • Bulgaria (business) • Italy (English, political science) • England (history) • Indonesia (nursing) • Japan (sociology) • Senegal (geography/sociology) • Czech Republic (business) • France (history) • China (history) • Ireland (psychology)

BECKY GRIFFIN

Griffin emphasizes that choosing SVSU for her college education “was one of the best decisions of my life – I was able to grow as a person and now have memories that will last my lifetime.” And many of those memories come from her time spent abroad, which she relates everyday to excited SVSU undergrads who are unsure of what to expect when traveling overseas for the first time in their lives.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 11

SVSU NEWS BRIEF

Graff Chevrolet and SVSU honor

“Great Women of the Great Lakes Bay Region”

award recipients and sponsors were recognized feb. 8 in ryder center.

Eight outstanding female leaders have been named “Great Women of the Great Lakes Bay Region.” The Graff Chevrolet dealership in Bay City and SVSU Athletics created the honor to draw attention to local women for their extraordinary and meaningful commitment of time, talent and experience to advancing Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.

“The Great Lakes Bay Region has seen impressive advances in recent years, in large measure because of the passion of local women who work hard at putting our communities first,” said Lisa KuseyRechsteiner, general manager of Graff Chevrolet. “This award is meant to honor women who create, encourage and manage all sorts of activities that make our community a better place to live, work and dream. They don’t seek honor or glory, but they deserve it.”

Nominations for the award were collected from key community leaders, and the following eight are the 2011 award recipients: • Kathy Beebe, who recently retired from Woodland Hospice where she had served as coordinator of development • Sheilda Braddock, president and CEO of First Ward Community Services • Eileen Curtis, president and CEO of the Bay Area Community Foundation • Sarah Fechter, owner, instructor and trainer at Sarah Fechter Fitness, LLC

12 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

• Lucy Horak, publisher of Great Lakes Bay Lifestyle Magazine • Julie Maxon, teacher and coach for Mt. Pleasant Public Schools • Selina Tisdale, executive director of the Midland Downtown Development Authority and community relations director and clerk for the City of Midland • Jenee Velasquez, executive director of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Four female college students also were honored with this award: Liesel Toth, Central Michigan University; Jacquelyn Baker, Delta College; Sara Pawlaczyk, Northwood University; and Kristian Patterson, SVSU. “Higher education provides a foundation for female leaders to gain the skills and knowledge needed to advance our businesses, schools and communities,” said Angela Pohl, associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at SVSU. “Our region is fortunate to have four great, diverse institutions of higher education in our backyard, providing our region an abundance of educated women for professional, philanthropic and domestic endeavors.”

The Great Women of the Great Lakes Bay Region received their awards Wednesday, Feb. 8, at a reception in SVSU’s Curtiss Hall.

The program included a panel discussion on how women can serve as change agents and make a meaningful difference in their communities. Kelly McMann, music director at Mix 106.3 WGER-FM, moderated the discussion, which featured remarks by Lisa

Grills, executive director of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region, and Esther Wurfel, a twotime president of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and former Miss Michigan.

In her remarks during the panel discussion, Wurfel – who owned and operated Esti Promotions, a modeling agency, for 25 years – shared her fond memories of meeting Bert Parks, Ted Nugent and other celebrities during her entrepreneurial career. Her advice to others for success in life was to “learn how to ask questions, and overcome your own fear of failure.”

Velasquez, who also serves on SVSU’s board of control, spoke to the audience at the awards ceremony about making the most of the opportunities available in life. “Keep things simple,” she said, “because life is not always as hard as we want to make it.”

Lucy Horak’s advice to others reflects the very reason why she was presented with the award: “My simple advice is to give of yourself. There are so many ways to be involved in your community, but the key is to just give back.”

The honorees also were publicly recognized during halftime of the women’s home basketball game between SVSU and Northwood.

Presented by Graff Chevrolet of Bay City and Mt. Pleasant, The Great Women of the Great Lakes Bay Region award is sponsored

by General Motors, Independent Bank, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and hosted by SVSU Athletics.

Lady Cardinals Place Six

on All-Academic Cross Country Team

Men’s soccer raises conference championship banner, earns post-season berth The men’s soccer team participated in the NCAA Division II Super Region No. 3 for the first time in the program’s history. The No. 4 seeded Cardinals were defeated 1-0 by No. 1 seed Rockhurst University in the Nov. 11 contest. The Cardinals claimed their first GLIAC Championship in school history, finishing the regular season with a record of 12-4-2. Junior defender Zach Myers was named GLIAC “Defensive Player of the Year,” while head coach Cale Wassermann (2007, B.A.) was tabbed as GLIAC “Coach of the Year.”

The women’s cross country team was one of just seven teams in the nation to place six runners on the USTFCCCA All-Academic Cross Country team. Joining the Cardinals were Western State, Philadelphia, Edinboro, U-Mary, Grand Valley, and Adams State.

Saginaw Valley runners making the team were Lauren Hill (Flat Rock, Mich.), Ashley Meyer (Shepherd, Mich.), Megan Pittoors (Macomb, Mich./Dakota HS), Chelsea Savage (Monroe, Mich./St. Mary’s Catholic Central), Emily Short (Tawas, Mich./ Tawas Area HS) and Alycia Wright (Macomb Township, Mich./Lutheran High North).

A total of 354 student-athletes represent the 117 institutions that compose the group. Another 19 teams notched five runners on the All-Academic list. Among conferences, the PSAC led them all with 58 honorees, followed by the GLIAC’s 37.

All of the top 12 finishers from the NCAA Cross Country Championships in the fall earned All-Academic honors, including the top eight overall finishers who each have a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or better.

To qualify for the USTFCCCA AllAcademic Cross Country Team in Division II, the student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or greater through the most-recent semester, completed at least 12 credit hours in the semester of cross country competition, and placed in the top 50 percent at the most recent NCAA National Championships or in the top 30 percent at the NCAA Regional Championships.

Zach myers

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 13

SVSU / WORLD HISTORY

- 1970S

This is the second of five world and SVSU comparative timelines from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s, leading up to the 50th anniversary.

1973

SVC celebrates its 10th anniversary with guests such as Michigan Governor William Milliken, Dow Chemical President C. Benson Branch and General Motors President Edward Cole.

1974

The Board of Control hires the second president of the college, Jack Ryder.

1972

1974

SVC Athletics join the GLIAC conference.

1972

The State Board approves new programs in technology fields and nurse training.

After the arrest of Watergate burglars two years prior, Richard Nixon resigns as president of the United States.

1973 1972

Blue Ribbon Sports, now known as Nike, releases its first line of Nike running shoes.

World Trade Center opens on April 4.

1972

Atari releases the first commercially successful video game, Pong.

1971

The SVC community chooses the Valley Vanguard as the title for the student newspaper.

1971

WSVC, SVC’s radio station, begins broadcasting.

1970

Women’s basketball becomes the first organized female sport at SVC.

1970

SVC receives full accreditation from North Central in April.

1970

The campus expands as Wickes Hall and the Doan Center become available. Originally named Instructional Facility No. 1 and named in recognition of Harvey Randall Wickes, Wickes Hall initially houses everything from laboratories to the college library.

14 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

1971

Disney World opens on October 1.

1971

June 13, after they were given information by Daniel Ellsberg, The New York Times publishes the Pentagon Papers.

1970

On April 10, Paul McCartney leaves the Beatles, officially resulting in the band’s break-up.

1975

Board of Control approves the name change to Saginaw Valley State College.

1975

“To the white and red of Valley – we raise our banners! And in our hearts the memories of treasured days gone by. Oh, Saginaw Valley College to you we’ll ere be true! You’ve given us your best, now we pledge our best to you!”- Julie Beffrey and Sheila Hutek write words and music for the Saginaw Valley College Alma Mater and win the college’s songwriting contest.

1976

The wife of Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, campaigns at SVSC for her husband, who had also visited the campus as a candidate for president in 1976.

1975

Former Teamsters leader, Jimmy Hoffa, disappears, never to be found.

1976

After a change in the Cuban constitution, Fidel Castro officially becomes the president of Cuba.

1976

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak release the first ever Apple computer, Apple I, selling it for $666.66.

1977

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Silver Jubilee.

1978

1978

The U.S. Mint begins production of the Susan B. Anthony dollar, the first U.S. coin to honor a woman.

1976

China institutes the one-child policy for urban and government families.

1979

ESPN begins broadcasting.

Cardinal Karol Jozef Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II after his election to the papacy.

1977

The Michigan Efficiency Task Force promotes the idea that Delta and SVSC could be more efficient if combined. In April, the Director of the State Department, Gerald Miller, turns the idea down.

1978

SVSC reconstructs its academic units, separating them into five colleges: Arts and Behavioral Sciences, Education, Business and Management, Nursing and Allied Health, and Science Engineering and Technology.

1979

A partial meltdown of the TMI-2 reactor core at Three Mile Island becomes one of the worst nuclear accidents in American history.

1979

Softball joined the athletic program in 1979.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 15

founders hall

16 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Religion’s Role in the Region Understanding religion and its role in modern society is important to understanding our campus community As with the original American colonies, many colleges and universities had religious beginnings, and religion, while a topic we’re often told is off-limits for polite conversation, often greatly defines who we are. It has been a part of our national and regional experience and continues to occupy a prominent place in modern American politics, popular culture, and in the personal lives of many students at SVSU. In the latest race for the Republican presidential nomination, some admit openly that they would not vote for Mitt Romney because he is a practicing Mormon. In the NFL, Tim Tebow’s outspoken Christianity has resulted in more than one columnist labeling him “the most polarizing athlete in America today.”

The U.S. Constitution states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Many citizens do exercise their faith. According to the latest survey from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, five out of six Americans profess to be religious; more than 78 percent profess to be Christian, and nearly 5 percent practice other religions.

As a state institution, SVSU has no religious origins or affiliation, but it also has no shortage of religious groups active on campus and beyond. Understanding the roots and richness of religion in the region helps us see its place in our collective history. Understanding that religious differences need not induce fear, but rather seeing that they can make us all the richer for our differences, makes us better citizens. Understanding university life as a period to explore, question and embrace or discard notions and values grounded in how we were raised helps define what we become, as individuals and as a society. And so it seems as if religion does have a role on this campus, complete with a myriad of faithbased questions, challenges and discoveries.

The Saginaw Valley: Sowing Seeds of Faith Since the 17th Century

Our community has historically welcomed religious outsiders whose followers ultimately have shaped the region. For example, long before Michigan received statehood in 1837, the first Europeans known to see the Saginaw Valley were Catholic missionaries from France, including Henri Nouvel who visited several times during the 1670s to preach to the Chippewa and other Native American tribes. Two centuries later, Lutheran missionaries from Germany established four colonies that were among the first permanent settlements in the area; Frankenmuth, founded in 1845, is the best known of these, but another, Frankenlust, is today a Bay County township that is SVSU’s neighbor to the north. The steeple of that colony’s original church, St. Paul, is visible from high points on campus.

In recent decades, increasing numbers of immigrants have arrived with other religious backgrounds, diversifying the composition of the local faith-based community in the process.

Waheed Akbar and his late wife Raana left their native Pakistan to complete their medical training in the U.S. Waheed completed a spine fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City and was confident he would find work as a physician wherever Raana found a fellowship as an allergist. She went to Detroit, but the closest opportunity he could find was in Saginaw. Over time, they became more active in the local Islamic community, and Waheed has encountered many families

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 17

CATHOLICS ON CAMPUS

with similar stories. “A majority of the Muslims we know in this area, when they come, they come for a temporary job or a training program,” he said. “But after living here, they don’t want to leave Saginaw.

Their spouses don’t want to leave Saginaw.”

A member of SVSU’s Board of Fellows, a community advisory board, Waheed Akbar is among those who were instrumental in raising funds to build one of the area’s newest and largest houses of worship.

The 15,000-square-foot Islamic Center in Saginaw Township opened last September with a public open house that attracted thousands, many of them non-Muslims. That pleased Akbar, who hoped the occasion would increase interfaith dialog. “If there are misconceptions – and there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about Islam – we, as Muslims, have to take the responsibility ourselves,” he said. “If there are misconceptions, only we can clear them.”

Islamic law forbids paying interest, so the fundraising effort took several years. Akbar says Saginaw Township officials were cooperative throughout the process, and the mosque has been received “unbelievably well” by neighbors and the larger community. “I don’t think we realize sometimes how good this community is,” he said.

The Akbars’ story sounds familiar to a fellow health professional. A native of Israel, Liat Gafni-Lachter joined SVSU as an assistant professor of occupational therapy last year, following her husband who had accepted a job offer in Midland. While not yet active in the local synagogue, she adheres to her Jewish faith and considers it an important part of who she is.

“It’s very important for us to keep our Jewish identity in the home,” she said. Gafni-Lachter expressed comfort in her ability to be open about her faith outside her home, as well. Her family already has found a circle of friends with whom they celebrate the major Jewish holidays, and while most of her neighbors practice faiths other than her own, she is pleased to find Midland to be a community that is actively religious. “It’s inspiring to see that there is a lot of religion here and people do have faith.”

Members of another religious tradition are increasing their presence, as well. Plans are underway to build a Hindu temple in Kochville Township along Bay Road (M-84), less than two miles south of SVSU’s campus.

“We thought we would be able to support a temple in this area, so some of us got together and decided to have one here,” said K.P. Karunakaran, a former chair of SVSU’s Board of Control. Karunakaran expects the temple to open in 2013 for the estimated 400 Hindus in the Great Lakes Bay Region whose closest house of worship currently is in Flint. He too has found the larger community open to his faith.

18 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

RENDERING OF the HINDU TEMPLE planned for kochville township

DR. WAHEED AKBAR

“People have been very welcoming,” Karunakaran said. “I’m really encouraged by the response I’ve been receiving.”

Karunakaran grew up in southwestern India, surrounded by different faiths. His hometown has a temple, a church, a mosque and a synagogue all on the same street, and he appreciates the freedom of religion he enjoys in his adopted home, the U.S. “I have great admiration for the founding fathers and the subsequent administrations that have upheld those lofty ideals in this country,” he said.

Akbar knows such freedom is foreign to many, and he is keenly aware of the tension between the Muslim and Western worlds, heightened by terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He says those who practice Islam here have a rare privilege for which they should be grateful.

“We are all proud Americans. We have the same loyalty to the country. The Islam we can practice here openly and independently is less controlled by the state in the U.S. than in many of the countries that call themselves ‘Muslim.’ That may not be a popular statement, but I’m an American, and I’m going to compare my country to other countries where I was born or others were born.”

Students Strong in Their Faith

From birth through childhood, most people follow their parents’ religious practices. The college years are often a time of exploration and occasionally a period of open rebellion against family values.

So it may be surprising to some that many students on a state university campus who are away from mom and dad remain rooted in their religious traditions. SVSU boasts more than 120 registered student organizations, and the list is as varied as college students’ interests, yet some of the largest and most active on campus can be found among the 12 such groups that are religious in nature.

Catholics on Campus are able to attend Mass without leaving the university. Fr. Steve Gavit, (1991, B.B.A.), stays connected to his alma mater by regularly saying the student-centered Mass. And though the Catholic Mass is a more formal expression of faith, groups like Valley Voices Gospel Choir celebrate their faith by “ministering to Christ through song and dance.”

His House Christian Fellowship is active on 11 of Michigan’s 15 state university campuses. Its SVSU chapter has around 100 members and their typical two-hour Tuesday night worship service attracts 60 to 80. Activities on campus are not restricted to worship. In 2008, students elected His House nominees

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 19

For students, college often is marked by bursts of rapid development

STANDING IN THE GAP

intellectually, physically, emotionally.

These SVSU student leaders don’t want their

His house worship service in the svsu amphitheater

religion to be left behind.

20 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

valley voices

for homecoming king and queen over contestants from Greek life organizations and other popular student groups.

Current His House president Emily Jepsen, a sophomore elementary education and French major from Imlay City, wanted to reinforce the Christian values with which she was raised.

“I didn’t want to go to college and lose it all,” she explained. Having religious groups on campus wasn’t a major factor in Jepsen’s college selection process, but it has become an inseparable aspect of her college life. She already has changed her major three times, but she has remained committed to His House since she walked into a service during her first weekend on campus. What began as a simple search for an outlet to practice her faith has given Jepsen a support network beyond any she imagined.

“I don’t know how on earth I would get by without it,” she said.

While His House has been long established, dating back to 1969, other Christian student groups are newly formed — and growing. Standing in the Gap is in its fifth year on campus, starting the year before current president Mike Browne arrived as an occupational therapy major from Burton.

“A lot of people I’ve talked to see us as the group that came out of nowhere,” he said. Browne recalls the group having 12-15 members his freshman year. Now, he regularly sees 40-60 fellow followers worship in the Thompson Student Activities Room.

In recent years, SVSU has seen an influx of students from Muslim countries, particularly Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Alrwaili, an electrical engineering major and president of the Muslim Students Association, rarely encountered non-Muslims in his hometown of Arar, Saudi Arabia, a small city of around 100,000, not far from the border with Iraq. Showing a grasp of English expressions, he said he experienced “culture shock” upon arriving in the U.S., but he has long wanted an engineering degree from an American university.

“It was a dream for me when I was a child to study outside my country,” he said. Alrwaili estimates there are approximately 250 Saudi students and more than 300 overall in his group. As his campus comfort has increased, so has his willingness to discuss his faith with curious classmates. “In engineering, we have a lot of group studying,” he explained. “Most of the students are from Canada and America. We talk about anything. We sometimes mention religion.”

Alrwaili has never experienced religious intolerance at SVSU and says such incidents are rare. During the fall semester, he learned of a friend who was praying aloud in a campus lab and raised his voice. The friend was told that he wasn’t welcome in the U.S. “I’ve been here nearly five years. That’s the first story I’ve heard like this,” Alrwaili stressed. In fact, he gave SVSU the strongest endorsement possible. “I told my father that my brother should come here.” His brother is expected to enroll later this year.

Muslim and Christian student leaders agree that SVSU supports their organizations and those who want to practice their faith on campus. “They make it really easy for us,” Browne said. As a registered student organization, Standing in the Gap has received funds from the SVSU Student Association to reimburse partial costs associated with its annual retreat.

Muslims are expected to pray five times each day, and SVSU provides space for Muslim students.

“We have a room in Wickes Hall to pray,” Alrwaili said. “We go between classes.” In Islam, Friday prayers are the main religious observance, and the Muslim Student Association uses Founders Hall on campus, though some students have begun praying at the new mosque in Saginaw.

Because they arrive from other parts of the world, Muslim students at SVSU are often conspicuous for non-religious reasons. Christian students, on the other hand, sometimes take measures to make themselves visible. Each spring, His House members reserve a spot on campus and take turns reading the Bible aloud, Genesis through Revelation. Last year, they began on a Tuesday night and finished on Friday afternoon. Standing in the Gap hosts a number of what Browne described as “non-Christian events,” such as skiing, ultimate frisbee and scavenger hunts.

For Christians, Muslims, and others, college often is marked by bursts of rapid development intellectually, physically, emotionally. These student leaders don’t want their religion to be left behind.

“It’s growing your faith while you’re here,” Jepsen said, “and growing in who you are in that sense, as well as who you are academically during this crazy time.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 21

The lds InstituTe of religion

Spreading Faith, Seeking Understanding

Ecumenical Campus Ministry

The spirit of those missionaries who departed foreign shores to share their religion remains alive in today’s college students. His House Christian Fellowship and Standing in the Gap each engage in mission work.

While other students traveled to Panama City, Fla., in 2011 to party during spring break, 15 members of His House arrived at the same destination, seeking to share their faith. A similar-sized group converged upon Flint. Plans for this year included mission trips to Missouri and Mexico. Students supplied their own funds to participate.

Standing in the Gap decided to perform a “mission stay” last year, and eight to 10 members volunteered in Saginaw, helping local charities such as Underground Railroad and Habitat for Humanity. Browne says they don’t limit their good works to other Christian organizations. “We try to partner with anybody who really is doing something good,” he said.

Alrwaili sees his time in the U.S. as an opportunity to receive an education and to educate others about Islam. “I have to represent my religion to others,” he said. “It’s very important to me. I want to tell people how we live, how we deal with things in life.”

These students are exceptional. For many other students, their personal faith is ... personal, and something they are unwilling to share – at least in any meaningful way – with most people they meet.

“People are uncomfortable if someone starts to talk about their religion,” Akbar observed. “With people who are not friends but acquaintances, we don’t talk much about religion until they become true friends. Then we will discuss religion.”

Akbar understands that in the absence of open dialog, however, misconceptions abound and stereotypes persist. He is seeking to change that as did his late wife Raana who, as a member of SVSU’s Board of Control, organized an Interfaith Rally in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001 to encourage unity. In his wife’s memory, Waheed established the Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture on Islam and Culture at SVSU in fall 2011.

“If you have a lecture series where people come and talk about different topics, over the years, that will help people understand Islam and their misunderstandings will disappear.”

In a nation built on religious freedom and in a region rich in religious history, Akbar sees the regional university as key to interfaith understanding for helping this community remain welcoming to people of all faiths, all nationalities, all different backgrounds. In his opinion, SVSU has done a wonderful job making this whole community one that can feel as a family.

22 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Spiritual Organizations at SVSU • Adventist Students for Christ • CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) • Catholics on Campus • Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship • ECM - Ecumenical Campus Ministries • God’s Children of Integrity • His House Christian Fellowship • Ignite • The LDS Institute of Religion • Muslim Students Association • Standing in the Gap • Valley Voices Gospel Choir

“Musseling”

Past Ecological Problems We’ve all heard the stories: fish jumping out of the water, hitting fishermen in the face and sometimes knocking them into the water. It sounds crazy, but it’s a reality to anglers fishing in waterways teeming with Asian carp. It may be easy to dismiss a fourfoot long, 100-pound carp as a villainous character from a children’s book, but this one invasive species alone threatens the Great

Lakes ecosystem, some 800,000 jobs, and a $7 million economy close to where more than 83 percent of SVSU alumni choose to live.

And curiously enough, while this oversized fresh water filter-feeder has so far been kept out of Michigan waters (we trust) it eats the same things as the dime-sized zebra mussel, and that’s why scientists are so concerned.

David Stanton, a biology professor at SVSU,

knows about the devastating effects such filter-feeders can cause, having studied zebra mussels and their reproductive habits for the last eight years. “Invasive species certainly represent a change in the ecosystem of an environment which they inhabit,” he said. Unfortunately it’s usually a sudden, drastic change that does more harm than good.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 23

David karpovich and students test water quality

Although zebra mussels have been a growing presence in the Great Lakes for the past 25 years, understanding this established invasive species can shed light on new threats such as those from Asian carp or other filterfeeders yet to arrive in the ballast of oceangoing freighters.

Consider for a moment that a single zebra mussel, contained in a small tank, can filter up to two liters of water each day and that larger filter-feeders, such as the Asian carp, have exponentially larger consumption rates, creating much more of an ecological impact.

When he started his research in 200203, Stanton had planned on studying the genetic mapping of clams, but in his attempts to acquire study samples, he could only locate one clam – though upon its shell were

24 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

dozens of zebra mussels. Familiar with the mollusks from his time at the University of Windsor, where his advisor discovered zebra mussels in Lake St. Clair in 1988, Stanton pushed on with his research, mapping the genetic composition of zebra mussels instead.

Introduced to the Great Lakes through the ballast water of transoceanic freighters, zebra mussels have spread throughout the region, state and into waterways beyond our region, including the Mississippi River, via Lake Michigan and the Illinois River. Dispersed on water currents, these filter-feeders can migrate easily between waterways, eventually settling on hard surfaces to live.

Stanton estimates that in the 25 years the invasive species has been known as a resident of the Great Lakes, dozens of native

species have gone extinct. Similarly crippling is the financial burden of the millions of dollars which municipal agencies and private businesses spend each year to clean mussels from intake pipes, boat hulls and the like.

Biologically, zebra mussels and other filterfeeders, including Asian carp, remove algae and other nutrients from the water. “Often these organisms are so efficient at this process that the water gets clear shortly after they’re introduced to the ecosystem,” Stanton said. “Although clearer water sounds like a benefit, it’s especially harmful to the other organisms in the water.” Too many filterfeeders leave fewer particles in the water, allowing the sunlight to penetrate deeper and more underwater vegetation to grow. When underwater growth increases, it changes the

NEWS UPDATE On March 13, 2012, SVSU and Delta College were recognized at The National Center for Science and Civic Engagement Symposium in Washington, D.C., for their collaborative efforts during the past year to improve the water quality of the Kawkawlin River Watershed.

Focused locally, the hands-on learning project includes field, classroom, teaching, lab and community-based research components, and aims to assess methods to restore the Kawkawlin River in a way that can be replicated in the Saginaw Bay Watershed.

Community partners benefiting from the data include the Bay and Saginaw Area Storm Water authorities, the Bay County Health Department, the Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association, and the Midland Conservation District. professor art martin at the kawkawlin river project

ecology of the water by producing additional oxygen that alters the water composition, throwing off the balance needed for larger fish to survive. Stanton hopes that his genetic monitoring of populations in the Saginaw Bay and surrounding watershed will provide invaluable information for managing the zebra mussel problem and for evaluating the efficiency of future bioremediation efforts.

In a similar thread, SVSU continues to collaborate with the Bay County Health Department to develop and implement rapid-testing methods for surface water quality of beaches. Funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency, the new technique measuring DNA will reduce the testing period from 24 hours to just six,

allowing agencies to ensure proper health and public safety on regional beaches this summer. The collaboration, which began in June 2011, ties together the expertise of professors Tami Sivy, biochemistry; David Stanton, microbiology; and David Karpovich, chemistry, with research expertise in water quality and regulations. The specialized testing technique will measure and analyze bacterial DNA. On a larger scale of collaboration, Karpovich, H.H. Dow Endowed Chair of Chemistry, has teamed up with a number of his SVSU colleagues in a cross-departmental project they refer to as the Kawkawlin River project. In addition to Karpovich, the SVSU faculty partnering for the project include Art Martin, biology; Sivy; Martin Arford,

geography; and Brent Headquist, geography.

Also working with the Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owner’s Association, Castaways Food and Spirits, are SVSU students and faculty members from Delta College. The team is conducting a general water quality survey and additional focused projects that will help the region better understand the impairments to water quality, the fisheries, and recreation on the river.

Currently, the Kawkawlin River has lowdissolved oxygen levels that may be caused by a number of factors, including a surplus of algae that dies, decays and requires the same oxygen in the water necessary for fish to survive. This low-dissolved oxygen, or anoxic condition of the river, also means that the water will warm faster than usual because

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 25

saginaw bay watershed

sediment, dirt or other debris can get trapped in the water particles, making them soluble and allowing them to absorb the sun’s energy rather than permitting this energy to reach the river’s bottom as it does in a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

The group of researchers has made progress drawing from the Kawkawlin River Watershed Management Plan, developed

by SVSU alumnus Russ Beaubien, (1991, B.A.), a watershed engineer working as a project manager at Spicer Group of Saginaw.

Ultimately, the collaborative efforts, funded in part by a grant from the Great Lakes Innovative Stewardship through Education Network (GLISTEN), will offer insight into the problems affecting the waterway. Because understanding the problem is often the first step toward finding a cost-effective solution, a project like this offers students a great opportunity to give back to their

26 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

own communities and to see a very local application of their education. Understanding the Kawkawlin River, a branch off the Saginaw Bay, is a step that will benefit the Saginaw Bay and the Great Lakes. Presently, the low dissolved oxygen levels are preventing a healthy fishery habitat and are disrupting the natural water ecology.

In reference to the projects available to students for research learning and collaboration, Karpovich says, “The projects we are working on provide experience for our students on actual water quality situations. They are able to plan a study, make measurements, and assemble information toward a goal of understanding a situation, and then they can participate in explaining or even offering corrections to the situation.

This helps our students learn how to think critically and solve problems using the important fundamentals covered in the

classroom. They are then better prepared to tackle issues once they enter their careers.

Through these activities, they also gain a sense of stewardship for the environment, which is a valuable addition to the technical aspect of their education.”

Although the threat of Asian carp lies near the Illinois border at the base of Lake Michigan and seems to be a distant cause for concern, the long-term danger and certain devastation is imminent should the fish breach the current barrier and enter the Great Lakes. Understanding the impact they have on the ecology of our waterways, including water quality through research done at institutions like SVSU, can only help us prepare and prevent damage to one of our nation’s most treasured natural resources.

While on a vegetation investigation in the field in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Jennifer, part of the Golder team, stumbled upon a patch of wild raspberries and strawberries.

while a student, jennifer watson collected zebra mussel samples from local waterways.

Like SVSU faculty, there is a history of SVSU students who have been involved in zebra mussel research.

In the spring 2007 issue of Reflections, we featured thensenior (biology major, psychology minor) Jennifer Watson in a story about her highly-engaged work examining zebra mussels.

She was researching possible genetic weaknesses that could aid bioremediation efforts and was funded by a grant from the Student Research & Creativity Institute.

After graduating from SVSU, Jennifer accepted a full doctoral program scholarship to Kent State University where she learned, after a year of studies, that research was not her career passion. Instead, in 2008 she joined Golder Associates, Ltd., in an environmental position related to fresh water invertebrates. Golder is an environmental science and engineering firm with locations on six continents.

Since 2010, Jennifer has worked for Golder as an environmental consultant. Part of what she loves about the job is that “one day I’m in a suit making a presentation; on another, I’m in a hardhat in the field, and then still another in my office writing reports.”

When asked about her undergraduate work at SVSU, Jennifer states emphatically that she is where she is today because of the experience. “Dr. (Richard) Trdan (professor of biology) held high expectations for me. He helped me believe in myself and was always very encouraging. The entire biology department was very supportive and each professor, in some way or another, helped guide me through my scholastic and professional career.”

Also in 2010, Jennifer married Matt Douglas, 2007, B.B.A., a senior buyer for Shell Oil. They now reside near Sarnia, Ontario, and are expecting their first child in August.

In 2009, the Student Research &

Creativity Institute funded another project related to zebra mussel research. Adeline Bauer, 2010, B.S., was awarded a grant to examine the dispersion of the mussels in the Great Lakes so as to better control their spread and preserve native wildlife. Adeline and her fellow SVSU researchers collected samples from more than 20 sites in Michigan and documented the presence of quagga mussel in Saginaw Bay where it had not been previously found. In praise of her work, SVSU biology professor David Stanton noted that, while still a student, Adeline already had “the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the project and (make) headway in sample collection and obtaining preliminary date. She (was) a hard worker and fast learner in the lab, and her laboratory technique is outstanding.”

To learn more about the newly-renamed institute, see our announcement on Page 75.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 27

SVSU I voted

28 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

By john kaczynski

Guest author John Kaczynski is an instructor of political science and the director of the SVSU Center for Public Policy & Service. In anticipation of the fall national election, we asked John to share with us what the research suggests about the political engagement of the Millennial Generation, and what that engagement looks like on the campus of SVSU. Within the classroom at SVSU, political science faculty talk about the value of being an engaged citizen, since every November, we as citizens have the opportunity to participate in the election process.

Sometimes we vote for a president, a governor, a Congressional member, or a millage renewal for our schools. We are offered the privilege to participate in the election process, and we should try to take advantage of this opportunity when we get the chance.

Programs sponsored by the SVSU Center for Public Policy & Service have assisted with increasing student involvement

in politics and the electoral process.

Many student organizations also inform students about politics and public issues.

These student organizations have been involved with voter registration drives around campus and also try to involve students in local, state and national political conventions. Two organizations at SVSU have been very active with the election process: the College Democrats and College Republicans, which have been active since 2006. Every winter semester they hold a debate about three specific public policy issues to inform the public about the platforms of their specific parties.

Some years, the organizations have spoken about energy policy, while other years they have talked about national security. Both groups also campaign for candidates at the national, state and local governmental levels. Students who are involved in campaigns engage in activities ranging from phone banking at local campaign offices to “stumping� the Great Lakes Bay Region and door knocking with political candidates. Perhaps most importantly, both organizations participate in voter registration drives around the Great Lakes Bay Region and also on the main campus of SVSU. REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 29

Besides politically partisan-based student organizations, there are groups that are also very involved with politics and political science. During fall 2007, a group of 10 SVSU students formed the Saginaw Valley Model United Nations and traveled to Chicago to participate in the American Model United Nations Conference. Since 2007, almost 100 students have participated in the program.

During the 2011 conference, the SVSU team was awarded best overall delegation and also received three other awards for their portrayal of the Russian Federation.

The students involved with the Model UN program gain a very broad perspective about foreign affairs and international relations. The understanding of these policy issues has assisted participating students in deciding upon a political candidate that best fits their policy viewpoints.

Another student organization at SVSU is the Political Science Honorary Society, Pi Sigma Alpha. Most recently, a charter has been granted by the Pi Sigma Alpha national organization to SVSU. This group is now involved with organizing political science students to engage in scholarly activities; it has also become the rallying point for many students who are not active in partisan politics to study politics.

Other SVSU political science students have organized to publish a scholarly journal, The Sovereign, completed within the department of political science. Under advisor and professor Erik Trump, this journal has been published since 2009.

SVSU students have also been engaged in a variety of off-campus activities. One of these activities has been developing a program called ENGAGE: The Great Lakes Bay Region. In 2010, a group of SVSU

30 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

A TEAM OF SVSU STUDENTS WAS AWarded best overall delegation for their portrayal of the russian federation at the 2011 american model united nations conference in chicago.

students applied for grants to sponsor a program that would help register and inform high school students to vote. Upon receiving grant monies from the regional community foundations, 12 SVSU students have spoken in high school classrooms throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.

SVSU students provide information about how to register to vote, on the value of public service and also about how to become engaged within their local communities. During 2011, SVSU students have given presentations to eight high schools and have interacted with more than 1,000 high school students. Plans for

the program include presenting to 10 more high schools during 2012.

Whether it is because of a generational characteristic or the collegial environment, it is important for all of us to understand the importance of the Millennial generation’s voting patterns. For most presidential elections, more than 50 percent of Americans come out to vote.

In 2008, this percentage increased, as 57 percent of the American voting population voted. This was the highest voter turnout for a presidential election since 1968.

Upon closer examination of our voting population, the turnout has sometimes not been as high for certain age groups.

The 18-29 age group has had a long history of low participation in elections. But this voting trend has changed over the past decade. In 2000, only 42 percent of the 1829 age group turned out for the presidential election. However, 48 percent turned out for the 2004 election and 54 percent turned out in 2008. This is a major change in voter turnout, which has taken place within a very short time period. What are some reasons for this higher voter turnout since 2000? Some researchers

indicate that this change is due to the characteristics of the current 18-29 age group.

This current 18-29 age group is best described as the “Millennial generation” (or Baby-Boom Echo). All individuals who were born between 1977 and 1994 fall into this generational category. The Millennial generation has characteristics most alike their elders from the G.I. or “The Greatest” generation (19011924) who had trust in government and community, were civic-minded, and put public interest over personal gain. Most importantly, both generations believe in the value of public service. According to the Pew Research Center, the Millennial generation favored Barack Obama 2-1 in the 2008 presidential election.

A large “Get Out The Vote” campaign for this age group was a fundamental piece of the Obama campaign strategy.

An examination of the Millennials that came out to vote in many of the “swing states” in 2008, reveals that they elected President Obama by more than a 20-point margin over Senator John McCain in Pennsylvania (21 electoral votes), Iowa (seven electoral votes), Nevada (five electoral votes), North Carolina (15 electoral votes) and Indiana (11 electoral votes). These swing states made up a total of more than 10 percent

of the electoral votes (59 total).

Further examination of the Millennial demographic in 2008 shows that this generation made up 20 percent of the total voters in 2008. About 48 million Millennials were eligible to vote in 2008 and this demographic has been increasing at a rate of 4 million individuals per year.

For the 2012 election, it is estimated that there will be 64 million eligible Millennial voters, which will make up 29 percent (almost one-third) of all eligible voters. As Nov. 6 approaches, we will begin to hear more political advertisements about the different candidates running for office.

The candidate or party that is able to create a message that resonates with the Millennial generation will appeal to these 64 million eligible voters. As in 2008, the Millennial generation could be key to winning the presidential election.

Whatever the result of the election, or whomever we support, we as citizens should always remember to mentor our youth about understanding the value of elections and why we should become politically informed citizens. As we have seen, many colleges and universities such as SVSU are playing a major role with helping educate Millennials about citizenship and the value of public service, whether through sponsoring extracurricular activities and events

that involve political participation, or by increasing the knowledge of politics and civic engagement through campus life. In addition, many college and university faculty have also been developing coursework that discusses politics, campaigns and civic engagement.

All of these approaches have been shown to decrease political apathy and increase political and civic engagement on-campus. All of these approaches teach future generations what it means to be civically minded and function as a good and mindful citizen. But the best approach is to teach our students and lead by example through our own participation in the democratic process.

John Kaczynski joined SVSU in 2006. In addition to his work at SVSU, he is studying in the higher, adult, lifelong education Ph.D. program at Michigan State University.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 31

THE BIG PICTURE The name of our magazine, Reflections2013, represents SVSU’s 50th anniversary, and the pictorial exposés included in this and forthcoming issues are designed to showcase the changes to our university.

Although this spring 2012 issue has a 1970s thread, the following photo essay fast-forwards to student life that today’s Cardinals are experiencing on campus.

32 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 33

THE BIG PICTURE

34 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 35

SVSU PROFILE

Crystal M. Lange

The Woman Behind the Name One day, years ago, Crystal M. Lange spent hours at the university trapped inside an elevator. Afterward, secretary Ruth Gulliver asked, “Oh my God — what did you do? Panic? Pace? Press every button? Pray?” No. As Gulliver recalls, the woman responded, “Good thing I had a pad and pencil.” For, while confined in a claustrophobe’s nightmare, she composed a batch of memos.

That’s just who Crystal was.

Nursing pioneer, college administrator, woman of faith – the list goes on. And if you visit the campus, you’ll notice her name is the only one bestowed upon a college.

Why? Well, her résumé was impressive, if not daunting: Member of the Executive board of the American Academy of Nursing.

Researcher and teacher with the World Health Organization. Projects in Switzerland, Egypt, Iran, the Philippines, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Add more than 10 years as a special-project grants reviewer for the U.S. government, and you might think she based her life in Washington.

But no. She was born in Snover, Mich., and grew up in Saginaw, where her father would tell her in no uncertain terms that women had no reason to go to college.

To a 15-year-old mother and an 18-yearold father, Crystal Morse was born on a farm in 1927. In time, she revealed a knack for academics; in fact, she skipped several grades and graduated before she turned 16.

As World War II thundered on, her two best friends enlisted in the Army’s Cadet Nurse Corps, but Crystal was too young to join. So, ignoring her father, she applied to Bay City Junior College and won a scholarship. There, she decided to become a nurse and go abroad as a missionary.

To further her studies, she transferred to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

After completing her program, she moved to Arizona. Returning to Michigan, Crystal learned that Saginaw General Hospital was seeking an assistant director in nursing education. She applied, and got the job.

36 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

SVSU health & human services building

One day, the hospital’s librarian ordered equipment for Crystal’s training programs and the woman insisted that Crystal meet the salesman. As directed, she walked out onto the balcony, and in a scene straight from Shakespeare, standing below was Ike Lange.

Ike was widowed and charming. In time, the two would marry, and together, they would buy a farm and raise their blended family.

Another twist would soon come, this time to her professional life.

After spending a year earning her master’s degree, Crystal joined the staff at then-newly-opened Delta College, which succeeded Bay City Junior College as the region’s community college in 1961.

At this time, Delta College was trying to start an associate’s degree program for nurses. To do this, a team traveled for training at Purdue University. There, Crystal toured a special laboratory for botany students, replete with audiotapes and videos designed so students would teach themselves.

The idea intrigued her. Could selfteaching work for nursing? Working toward her Ph.D., she made it the subject of her dissertation. After preliminary research, she applied for a grant from the federal government, and was awarded $350,000 to build a lab of her own.

Years later, when Crystal published a book on her work in 1972, nurses from the World Health Organization contacted her, asking if she’d like to test her nursing materials in developing countries. She leapt at the proposal, and took off.

Although she may never have realized it, Crystal brought her old dream to reality: in traveling all over the world, showing people how to take care of each other, she had become her own kind of missionary.

Never one to stand still long, Crystal decided on a new direction. In 1976, with 13 years teaching at Delta, she heard Saginaw Valley College was seeking a nursing educator with a Ph.D., and after

interviewing, she was offered the job to head its new bachelor’s program. She sought and secured a $464,000 grant and began the work of building the department.

Today, associate professor of nursing Karen Brown-Fackler still remembers the day Crystal first called her.

Asked to teach, Brown-Fackler said she would love to, but didn’t see how she could. She was taking graduate classes Monday through Thursday, and worked on Saturday and Sunday.

“Perfect,” said the indefatigable woman on the line. “You can teach on Friday.”

Defined by that attitude of persistence and a take-no-prisoners management style, Crystal M. Lange spent 20 years as dean of the college. With her trademark wool suits and sneakers and a push for her fellow faculty to pursue Ph.D.s, she became known as a straight shooter who rarely minced words.

A woman who had given her life to the cause of patient care would now become a patient herself when she was diagnosed with cancer in 1999.

Some six months later, a memo went to every department from the office of President Eric Gilbertson: it read, “The suffering of our friend, Crystal Lange, ended this morning.”

On campus, few had known her better (at times, for better or worse) than Jan Blecke, for years the assistant dean of the college of nursing and later, dean herself.

Blecke met Lange at Delta College and when Lange left for SVSU in 1976, she asked Blecke to join her. Over the 29 years that they worked together, their relationship had its highs and lows. They often disagreed.

“Crystal was a proud woman,” Blecke said. “Once she made up her mind about something, there was absolutely no changing it.”

After Lange was diagnosed with cancer and was in the college retrieving her belongings, she came into Blecke’s office and said she stopped by for a hug.

Astonished, Blecke offered her arms, and

Jan blecke

the pair shared a final embrace. Turning to leave, Lange pulled something from a box. It was a red marble apple, something she had had for years. She handed it to Blecke.

“I want to make sure this ends up with a good teacher,” she said.

Blecke retired as dean in 2010, and after an interim dean and national search, Judith Ruland was appointed dean of the Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services in fall of 2011.

Today, a portrait of Crystal hangs outside the new dean’s office in the College of Health & Human Services. With five departments, it’s a school that, as Crystal had hoped, is constantly adapting to the problems faced in health care.

And all problems were resolvable, according to the calm and collected Crystal M. Lange. The answer won’t arrive immediately, she figured, but if you kept trying, in time it would.

As she often remarked, “God only knows, but she’s not telling.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 37

SVSU PROFILE

Finding His Classroom in Costa Rica

Teaching elementary school in Costa Rica isn’t exactly what Daniel Luce, 2006, B.A., had in mind when he finished his SVSU degree. When pursuing his Bachelor of Science in mathematics education, Luce always knew he’d wanted to teach, but never anticipated going so far away from home to do so.

First drawn to SVSU because of the strong reputation of the education program, Luce was excited to begin 38 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

his college experience. “It’s all about getting involved,” he says, reflecting on the myriad of activities and roles he participated in while at SVSU. From acting in a theatre production and playing trumpet in the marching band, to embracing the responsibilities as a resident assistant for two and a half years, Luce felt well prepared for his future.

Following graduation, he taught for three years at an local high school until layoffs

in the district left him jobless. Resilient, the Bay City native started looking for a new position, and when he couldn’t find jobs nearby, he expanded his job search internationally.

A study abroad trip to Ireland in 2003, which was partially funded by a University Foundation Scholarship, was Luce’s initial introduction to international travel. The experience gave him a new appreciation for adventure seeking; today, 3,600 miles

southwest of Michigan, he’s found a home in the lush environment and laidback culture of Costa Rica. Situated in the midst of green mountains just miles from a dormant volcano, Luce is living in Tibás, near the country’s capital, San José. “I live in the central valley and it’s really quite beautiful. The smell of exhaust from the over-congested traffic isn’t lovely, but it’s a reality for a developing country. Once you escape the

city, the rest of Costa Rica sounds and smells wonderful.”

Luce first moved to the Latin American country in 2010 to teach English as a second language to Costa Rican adults working for North American corporations. Although he moved to the temperate climate on a whim, Luce loved his new surroundings and, within a few months, learned enough Spanish to post his résumé on a website that listed job

openings at Lincoln School in Heredia, Costa Rica, 15 minutes from his home in Tibás. What began as a single-year contract has already been extended to three years, ending in 2013. The multicultural school where Luce teaches offers college preparatory curriculum to pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students, taught in English.

“Working in an international school is not something you can really prepare for … the best thing to do is come with an open mind and be ready to experience a totally different way of life,” he says. Luce admits that it was difficult to leave his family and friends in Michigan, but he has grown fond of the friends he has already made in his new home. “Tingo,” as his friends call him (the name being a mash-up of the terms Tico, a colloquialism for Costa Rican, and Gringo, referring to a nonnative or white person), has developed an appreciation for being in a place that allows him to witness the sun setting into the Pacific, and in the morning watch it rise over the Caribbean Sea. Although still learning new things about the culture that now surrounds him, the “gringo” says, “I love rice and beans … but there are a few things I miss about the States – like fast service when dining out.”

The “island-time” way of life associated with cultures in tropical settings was an adjustment he’s had to make, but he’s beginning to love it. “Costa Ricans have perfected their outlook on life – life should not be rushed; it must be enjoyed as it happens.” The self-proclaimed “grammar nerd” had to adjust to the language barrier as well. “I knew zero Spanish when I left home,” Luce says, but now, a year later, he’s able to converse with his new Costa Rican friends. “(They) are wonderful, friendly, helpful people and have taught me everything I know in Spanish.”

Luce confesses that he’s “at a point in my life where I can be away from home, accepting challenges as opportunities to learn. I have an excellent support system of friends and loved ones here and at home who continue to provide me with strength and positivity.” Luce would welcome a return to the States, but is content in Costa Rica for now.

When asked about his plans after his current teaching contract ends, Luce admits, “I would love to teach in a different country, but right now my main goal is mastering the language. It’s a big world.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 39

SVSU PROFILE

Something to Prove When Ev Lalas arrived at his first track practice in 1979, several things were running against him. For one thing, it was January. With an icy blast of irony, the team was training for indoor track when SVSU possessed no such thing. For another, Lalas had recently had his appendix removed, so he wanted to take training easy. He reined in his speed during drills, and by the end, he felt practice went well enough.

But to his surprise, afterwards, the head coach pulled him aside and told him his efforts were nowhere near enough. The man had not recruited Ev Lalas just to join the sprinters, he said. He had recruited him to lead them.

For Lalas, after that, everything changed.

Next practice, he performed at the forefront.

40 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

And that encouragement (and expectation) wasn’t reserved just for Lalas. In 1982, the SVSU sprinters, runners, throwers and others became the school’s first athletic team to win a national title.

The coach’s name was Doug Hansen, and as runner John Darga put it, “We were all drinking the Hansen Kool-Aid.” If you talk to Hansen today, he’ll insist the story of a national championship isn’t his. It should be about the runners, he’ll say (and don’t even consider writing about him).

True: It is the story of a group of young men coming into their own. But ask any member of his team, and at some point the story goes its own way – it always heads right back to Hansen.

Which begs the question: What exactly was in this Kool-Aid?

The first key ingredient was unquestioning dedication.

To survive outdoors, they had a rule: No one complains. “It is sunny and 60 degrees,” the coach would say. In reality, it was frosty and closer to 20, but if anyone felt a difference in their long johns, no one said anything.

Second was fierce, competitive drive.

“Every practice was like the state finals,” teammate Ben Laser said. “Nobody wanted to come in second.”

Third was strategy.

According to Darga, the year Hansen arrived at SVSU, he made a smart coach’s move. For a team to have leaders, it needed runners with experience. To comply with athletic regulations, he needed junior college transfers and local students who had some

of their four years’ eligibility left to lace up.

From these runners he wrote his first roster.

Only in his second year did he make a push to recruit.

And by 1982, he had taken what was largely a bunch of farm kids, and trained them to be All-American runners. Leading this pack were his senior captains: Lalas, 1982, B.A., of the sprinters; Darga, 1982, B.A., of distance runners; and Laser, 1982, B.A., of throwers.

People wouldn’t expect the team from an unknown school surrounded by cornfields to win at nationals.

Well, maybe that was a key ingredient, too: a chip on their collective shoulder.

Saginaw Valley raced against teams from all over, including those outside its National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics – including the University of Michigan and Michigan State. Scores for these events were never officially kept. But SVSU runners kept them anyway.

The results? If totals had been tallied then against the laurel-wreathed universities

with celebrated histories, the David would have beaten the Goliaths. Over and over, victory would have gone to the young school that, quite frankly, had something to prove.

The national championship was set for Feb. 26, at Municipal Arena in Kansas City, Mo. Seventeen athletes from Saginaw Valley flew in Thursday, Feb. 25, for the FridaySaturday meet.

In SVSU’s strategy, they needed the first event. The two-mile relay was worth 10 points, a landslide in a sport where championships were won by three or four.

Race time approached, the track packed with runners, and the starter gun went off.

Within minutes, the relay was clinched: first place easily went to SVSU. Moments later, though, officials said that, amid the bustle, a Saginaw Valley runner had interfered with the progress of another team. Spectators catcalled from the stands, but it was official.

SVSU’s team was disqualified.

Reeling from the defeat, the team struggled to maintain their focus, but it was clear something had been lost. That night,

Coach Hansen called a 1 a.m. meeting and assured them that victory was still within reach. They discussed every event and outlined the expectations for every runner: We need a third place from you. We need a second out of you.

And in the end, they won. In a contest dominated by the South, SVSU became the second school north of the Mason-Dixon Line to be crowned champs. (In fact, they came back the next year, and earned it again.)

“I don’t mean to say it was anticlimactic,” Lalas said. “But we weren’t surprised.”

Of course, that didn’t stop the captains from sleeping with the championship banner as a blanket, or, before that, from calling university president Jack Ryder at 3 a.m. with the good news.

In September 2010, SVSU held its first Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and highlighted the efforts of the ’82 team. Event planners predicted 40 would come, maybe 50. But teammates flew in from all over: North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, Colorado – even from Dubai. In the end, all living teammates but two showed up, and many brought their families. One mom showed up in her departed son’s place.

Usually, time is not kind to the brain, the body or the bonds between old college buddies. But when the teammates saw one another that day, the years seemed to have made an exception.

When Ev Lalas went to that first cold January practice, he knew many things were running against him. But he didn’t realize that running alongside him was a band of friends he would never forget.

Five captains of the 1982 indoor track & field national championship team: gary kingsley, ben laser, evans lalas, john darga, ed labair.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 41

P

SVSU PROFILE

Hitting all the Right Notes

jeff martini and cheryl wolters martini

“The Gift of Music”

Since the 1996-97 academic year, the Rhea Miller Scholarships in Music have provided 150 students scholarship support, totaling almost $1 million.

Named in honor of Rhea Miller, a music education director in the Saginaw School District for 26 years, the scholarships are based on an audition and interview and are awarded to music or music education majors who meet and maintain GPA requirements.

“Music and Marriage”

Their love of music and pursuit of a college degree brought them to SVSU, but by the time they graduated, Jeff Martini and Cheryl Wolters both got more than they bargained for.

Drawn to SVSU by his experience as a dual-enrolled student during his senior year at Pinconning High School, Jeff was thrilled to receive the Rhea Miller Scholarship after his audition for the scholarship went well.

Meanwhile Cheryl, a Midland native, considered Saginaw Valley after her band director and private lesson teacher, Kathy Peretz, suggested that she also audition for the scholarship. Cheryl admits, “I expected to go to a larger university, but the professors saw something in me that I obviously didn’t – I thought my audition went horribly.”

Although she believed that she’d stay only for the length of her scholarship, she loved the environment of the school and the one-onone attention she received so much that she stayed longer, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in music education in 2005; Jeff completed his B.A. in music education a year later.

Jeff and Cheryl first met playing together in the clarinet section of the Concert Band. It didn’t take long for the two to become good friends, both participating in a number of music ensembles including Marching Band, Clarinet Choir and Pep Band. After hours of practice and numerous performances, along with four years of dating, the couple decided to share their lives and interest in music together permanently. They wed in June 2006.

Near the end of 2006, the Martinis relocated to Missouri when Cheryl accepted an offer to be a grade 5-12 band director. Jeff also taught, subbing at first until he was able to land a K-12 position in a nearby district. “Working with such a range of ages, you always have to be prepared,” Jeff said. “Our days at SVSU certainly taught us that.

Dr. (Marc) Peretz (former music department chair and music professor) pushed us to ‘get involved, to get out there.’ It was a huge benefit to have done field work (through the Music Education program) with all levels of students, elementary through high school, during my undergraduate degree.”

Awarded a graduate teaching assistantship at the University of Missouri in 2009, Cheryl is now finishing a master’s degree in music with an emphasis in wind conducting, and a master’s in learning, teaching and curriculum in music education. Jeff, a semi-professional musician and a founding member of the University of Missouri’s Graduate Wind Quintet, also earned a teaching assistantship from the university and will graduate alongside his wife in May 2012, having earned his master’s degree in clarinet performance.

Although Cheryl aspires to teach at the university level, she’s eager to return to the public school setting to gain the experience that will help her guide her future students. Jeff looks forward to additional opportunities working with middle school band students, hoping to encourage his students to love those “horrible first sounds” enough that they continue loving and playing music for years to come.

Our story mentions another musically married couple: Marc Peretz, former professor of music and current associate provost at SVSU, and Kathy Peretz, who is the orchestra and band director for Midland High School.

42 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

All Indicators are Positive

Kay Castillo, 2010, M.S., has emerged as a champion for her profession.

“There’s not a whole lot of knowledge, still, about what medical laboratory science is,” Castillo said. While it’s become common for people to seek lab results as part of their overall health care, that has not yet translated into widespread understanding of the professionals who perform those laboratory tests. Castillo is out to change that.

Working as a laboratory manager and educator at Covenant HealthCare, Castillo saw the importance of her work every day, but she wanted to do more. She came to SVSU in 2010 because she saw a rare opportunity to share her professional passion with students and simultaneously address an acute regional need.

“We’re filling a void in the whole mid-Michigan area,” she said, “for people who want to work here, go to school here and stay here. That’s why I was excited. I knew a lot of employees that wanted to further their education, but there was nothing in the area.”

Medical laboratory scientists perform, develop, evaluate, correlate and assure accuracy and validity of laboratory information; they direct and supervise clinical laboratory resources and operations; and they collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. SVSU graduates with a degree in medical laboratory science will be eligible for employment in clinical pathology laboratories in hospitals across the nation. SVSU has affiliations with all the regional hospitals, and recently added Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Castillo is working to secure more clinical partners because job

opportunities in laboratory science are on the rise. “We’re in a national shortage because the Baby Boomers are retiring,” Castillo explained.

“It’s a marketable degree. It’s really good for the students who know they want to go into health care, but they don’t necessarily want to be involved in direct patient care.”

Teaching the discipline was not enough for Castillo to fulfill her goals and help her students achieve their dreams, however. Castillo had to ensure the program would see its accreditation renewed, so she devoted last summer to completing a self-study report for the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science; an accreditation team arrived in October to review the program, and while their final report won’t be released until May, all indicators are positive.

“The site visitors were very impressed,” Castillo said, adding that students made a particularly strong impression, arriving in professional dress. “They were so complimentary of the quality of students that are in the program,” she said. “They could see the students’ passion.”

In January, Castillo welcomed a new cohort of students into the program, and they share their predecessors’ enthusiasm. “I can just see it in their eyes,” she said. “They’re just thrilled to be learning something they’re going to apply. They seem to be in awe of the relevance of what it is they’re learning. They’re very excited.”

A summer spent on the computer instead of on the beach; an autumn of accreditation apprehension – not for everyone. But right for Kay Castillo.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 43

SVSU PROFILE

Design for a College “It was exciting in the early days to start a college from scratch,” Charles B. Curtiss recalled recently. Through the years, Charley said there had been several failed attempts to establish a public four-year college. “But by the early 1960s, there was a genuine opportunity – and optimism in the community – about the possibility of a baccalaureate-degree-granting institution in this region,” he said.

Charley served on the SVSU Board of Control for 32 consecutive years, from 1963 to 1995. As a board member, he provided leadership on the initial $4 million drive to purchase the land on which the campus now sits, along with three subsequent major capital fund raising campaigns. The campaign to raise the start-up funds “was a tough, tough fund raising drive,” he pointed out, and involved meetings several nights per week to determine how to reach the goal, which was achieved in the last 24 hours before the June 1965 deadline set by the state legislature.

Charley, a graduate of Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, had returned to his native Bay City after completing a graduate degree in finance and economics at the University of Michigan in 1958. He became concerned by what he viewed as the low college-going rate in Bay and Saginaw Counties. “It was reported in the Bay City Times,” he noted, “that less than 7 percent of the residents had any type of post-secondary education.” He also realized that “the kinds of jobs that served us so well in the ’50s would not be here in the ’90s or in the 21st century.”

In 1962, Charley was named chair of the local citizens’ committee charged with exploring the feasibility of establishing an institution of higher education in this region.

The following year, he was selected to serve on the first board of control for the school, which was initially created as a private institution; in 1965, he was among six original board members appointed to the governing board after the university attained its stateassisted status after two years in existence.

(Originally, the school was named “Saginaw Valley College” and in 1975 the word “State” was added; in 1987, the Michigan legislature

44 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

approved renaming the institution “Saginaw Valley State University.”)

“It was exciting – invigorating – when we could announce that we had raised $4 million. I don’t think we would have been state-supported and become a comprehensive statewide institution if we hadn’t raised those funds,” he said.

And while the start-up phase of the institution provided plenty of excitement, it could also provide sleepless nights. “We were changing directions regularly by the late 1960s,” Charley pointed out. “Each year, there was something new and grand while the legislature was telling us we should build by blocks.” While experimentation could be healthy, it was also important to find a clear direction. Of his many accomplishments as a board member, including as board chair for seven-and-a-half years, he said he is particularly proud of “getting a handle on being a statewide institution in the 1970s,” in part by developing a guiding document titled Design for a College. By talking in advance to the state legislature and by following a clear path, “we could seek support from the legislature by asking for ‘catch up’ money, funds for current operations, and funds to grow. That approach paid benefits for some time.”

A successful stockbroker who was named Outstanding Small Business Counselor by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, Charley also stated that members on the board in 1973 were asking, “How could we establish our identity as a four-year institution?” Not wishing to place undue emphasis on a sport that is sometimes overemphasized in college life, he noted nonetheless that the establishment of SVSU’s football program was a watershed that helped forge the university’s identity.

“Football did several things for us,” he explained. “First, we were playing against other statewide, four-year institutions and had a peer group. Second, we had to recruit on a statewide basis in order to have a team, and that meant a boost in housing – we needed dorms when students came from outside.”

For Charley, this was critical to shaping the

identity of the institution. As he put it, one of his great life lessons as an undergraduate at Yale was that “you have to make contact with people from outside your own town; living in a dorm room, you learn you have to get along with all kinds of people.” While some consequences of a focus on football were at times expected, at other times the program provided an unexpected boon: increased positive coverage in the local media along with an unanticipated bonus for music students. “We needed to have a marching band, and football was an effort to remake the image of the institution.”

Over the years, Charley has volunteered his time to many community projects, including Forward Bay County, the Bay Area Health Planning Council, the United Way and Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the SVSU Foundation Board and the SVSU Research and Development Foundation.

Two of his children attended SVSU and his daughter Kathryn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 and a master’s degree in 2000. A granddaughter, Amanda Lazarowicz, is currently a sophomore at SVSU majoring in mechanical engineering. As the university approaches the 50th anniversary of its founding – a moment that Charley vividly recalls – he also looks ahead to the decades beyond the institution’s 50th milestone: “It will be a period of measured growth, leveling off, finding the right size. It’s a beautiful campus with modern facilities, and there are still opportunities to grow. But I would be comfortable with modest growth and a steady, straight-ahead course.”

Noting that an institution can never stand still, Charley pointed to the importance of constantly upgrading facilities, improving programs, and providing greater opportunities to recruit and retain highachieving students. But after 32 years on the SVSU Board of Control and about as many years with Merrill Lynch and Thomson McKinnon Securities, where he served as vice president and manager, he quipped that “now I’ll just stay out of the way.”

Charles B. Curtiss 1962 Tri-County Chair, Higher Education Feasibility Committee 1963-1965, Secretary, Governing Board, Saginaw Bay State College 1965-1973, Secretary, Governing Board, Saginaw Valley College 1963-1995, Member, Board of Directors/ Board of Control, Saginaw Valley State University 1973-1982, Chair, Board of Control, Saginaw Valley State University 1977-2003, Member, SVSU Foundation Board First appointed to the board

by Gov. George Romney and reappointed by Govs. William Milliken and James Blanchard Served on the only two presidential search committees, chairing one, during the institution’s existence In April 1997, the university dedicated “Charles B. Curtiss Hall,” named for the longest serving member of the institution’s board of control

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 45

SVSU PROFILE

Reintegration:

SVSU Welcomes Military Vets but families of military as well.” and current president of CMA, said the Reintegration. To the average person, SVSU stands at a pivotal point, which fledgling RSO “is a work in progress and still the word has little personal significance, 27-year Army veteran Gretchen Evans improving.” His biggest challenge, he admits, yet to military veterans – and especially to describes as “providential” – a timely is “getting veteran students to commit. It’s a SVSU students like Shaun Yankee, William battle to get veteran students to come out to crossing of fates between increased military Smith and Gretchen Evans who served downsizing and greater military awareness events.” Yankee credits the task force with in the U.S. armed forces – reintegration at SVSU. “There’s going to be a whole lot of helping to define CMA’s goals; establishing means everything. It means returning veterans coming back to college,” she said.

CMA also enabled him to cross paths with from unfamiliar territories – sometimes “We’re here to give them help if they need another SVSU student and veteran, William war-ravaged, sometimes not, but always it. It’s not like orientation after high school Smith. “We met in CMA,” Smith says. “We unfamiliar – to the familiar hometowns that never seem to change. It means reconnecting clicked. It was something we had in common. because most of those students are with their parents. Military (veterans) are by [Yankee] had already been through what I with family and friends, and for some, was going through and that was reintegrating themselves.” it means adjusting or readjusting from However, veterans have already into school life.” Smith added, “There are a the strict order of military to life as a experienced the changes made toward lot of retired military and military members college student. accommodating military personnel. “SVSU here (at SVSU). Professors, janitorial staff SVSU administrators were inspired to is the most military-friendly school I’ve … it’s great to have those people around to address the needs of veterans after former attended,” said Evans, who spent the reconnaissance marine José Coll visited SVSU help you out.” majority of her 27 years in the military in Meanwhile, CMA continues to reach out in February 2011. When his military career counter-intelligence and as a paratrooper. and provide support for military students on abruptly ended in 1999 after “a bad jump” According to Evans, there is a sense of campus. “We just want to help,” says Smith, left him with a broken back, Coll reluctantly patriotism at SVSU that extends throughout also a former E5 sergeant of the Army and retired. A vocational rehab officer at the vice president of CMA. “The Cardinal Military the community, providing a welcoming Department of Veterans Affairs introduced Association has been great – getting together and supportive atmosphere for all military him to social work, and he went on to earn and sharing stories, telling others what to do, students. “I feel that I am welcome and that I a Ph.D. Coll’s talk at SVSU prompted an can succeed here.” what not to do.” In fact, Smith and Yankee assessment of how SVSU accommodates emphasize that they “help not only veterans military-serving students and veterans. Led

by Merry Jo Brandimore, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, a task force was formed with the initial goal of restructuring how SVSU responds to the special needs of military personnel that are interested in returning to college.

Some of the task force’s outcomes have included welcome letters that Brandimore said have “made (military students and veterans) much more confident and comfortable to come to SVSU.” But, a greater achievement has been inclusion on G.I. Jobs’ “2012 List of Military Friendly Schools” (see sidebar, page 47).

In addition to the efforts undertaken by Brandimore’s task force, there are other opportunities that endeavor to establish a dedicated, wholly-supportive, militaryfriendly environment at SVSU. In summer 2011, the Cardinal Military Association, a registered student organization, became an affiliate of Student Veterans of America, a coalition of student veteran groups on college campuses across the United States.

FROM left to right: aaron mowen (director of campus recreation programs), Yankee, a former E5 sergeant of the Army shaun yankee, gretchen evans, merry jo brandimore (vice president for student affairs/dean of students), david kochan and will smith.

46 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

SVSU named “Military-Friendly” university

Saginaw Valley State University was included on the G.I. Jobs’ “2012 Military Friendly Schools” list, released in September 2011.

G.I. Jobs (www.gijobs.com) is published by Victory Media, a veteranowned business that also publishes The Guide to Military Friendly Schools; Military Spouse and Vetrepreneur magazines and annually rates the nation’s “Military Friendly Employers,” “Military SpouseFriendly Employers” and “Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses.”

The list details the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. A full story and the list were highlighted in the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools, which was distributed to hundreds of thousands of active and former military personnel in October 2011. The list of Military Friendly Schools was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of student veterans in more than 8,000 schools nationwide. SVSU currently has 156 students who are receiving veteran’s benefits.

There are three svsu scholarships available for military students: Military Student Scholarship, sponsored by Gary and Merry Jo Brandimore Michael and Megan Major Military Service Scholarship Gerald and Olena Smith Community Service Scholarship

The full list can be viewed at militaryfriendlyschools.com/mfsList.aspx.

Kevin Kerbleski, 2011, B.A., completed an internship in SVSU’s office of university communications as a capstone project for his major in rhetoric & professional writing. In addition to contributing to this article, Kevin researched the 1970s timeline on Page 14-15.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 47

SVSU PROFILE

From Shenzhen to Saginaw Valley Her dad is a businessman in the information technology field and Mom is an accountant. Since she was quite young, her heart was set on studying abroad (that worried Mom a little, but Dad understood the desire to spread her wings and be independent). She has always enjoyed going to movies, watching television and having fun. While honing her tennis skills in the hope of getting a college scholarship, she learned about SVSU at a college fair while still in high school.

This sounds like a fairly typical description of many teens that find their way to SVSU. But Yunjiao “Jasmine” Shangguan, who is one of 543 international students at SVSU, came from a subtropical climate, grew up in a city of 10.3 million and, at the time that she first stepped foot onto the campus, had only a limited command of English.

For as long as she can remember, Jasmine had wanted to study in the U.S. The appeal in great part was due to her admiration for U.S. culture, especially in an academic setting. She has always respected what she believes to be a more liberal approach to education and a learning environment that encourages students to talk and be engaged in the learning process, rather than learning by listening – the way in which Chinese students are expected to learn. Before she met a representative from SVSU’s Office of International Programs at a college fair in her hometown of Shenzhen (Guangdong Province) in 2007, Jasmine simply had “college in the U.S.” on her radar. After seeing photos of SVSU and learning more about the university, Jasmine applied to SVSU; in 2008, she landed at MBS Airport on a cold January day.

Jasmine spent the winter and spring semesters in 2008 in the English Language Program; that fall, she started her studies, first in exercise science, and then, following in her mother’s footsteps, as an accounting major in the College of Business & Management. She admits that her roles at SVSU – college athlete, student and English speaker – have been challenging, since she said she is “the kind of person who wants to do well in everything.” Studying a foreign language is not the same as attaining fluency, and communicating in a non-native language

48 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

in a culture vastly different from one’s own is often a daunting task; yet Jasmine used the same self-motivation she employed for her achieving tennis prowess and applied it to her education. “It has all been challenging, but I have looked at my studies like I look at tennis,” she said. “If you don’t work hard, even fail, you can’t better yourself. Without failure, you can’t be stronger.”

And stronger Jasmine has become.

Now a junior, she has been named to the All-GLIAC first team twice. Part of her athletic success, she thinks, is due to an adjustment in how she looks at the game.

Because Jasmine always thought of tennis as an individual sport, she admits that she struggled a bit when SVSU alumna Jenn Boehm was hired in January 2011 to coach the team and implemented a focus on team bonding and peer support. “The lesson I have learned is that it has been the support of my teammates that has become key to my game. Every shot, I get support. They (teammates) motivate me and remind me not to give up. Tennis is a mental game and their cheering (for me) is what gives me the will to fight.”

Learning off the court has also offered its challenges to Jasmine. “I spend a lot of time in the library,” she says, “learning how to do research, how to create a plan.” Jasmine has also learned a great deal about U.S. culture, starting with the fact that the U.S. is not quite as “crazy” as it is sometimes portrayed in iconic teen and young adult movies.

Though she still relishes a Chinese favorite dish, “hot pot,” she admits to developing an equal fondness for an American favorite – cheesecake. And typical of many SVSU students who pine for warm weather and sandy beaches, Jasmine says, “I live with the winter, but I don’t like it.”

Regarding plans following graduation, which she expects to achieve in December 2012, Jasmine says that she is keeping her options open. She may stay at SVSU and pursue her M.B.A., or might return to China for an accounting internship or position.

Either way, she sees tennis as part of her future, as she would like to be a coach, and mentor, helping young athletes learn about the game of tennis and life.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 49

SVSU PROFILE

Show your Red Pride! This is what all SVSU alumni are encouraged to do.

Deborah “Debbie” Schneider, 2001, B.A., is not only showing her Red Pride, she’s helping students in the Carrollton, Mich., schools experience Red Pride for themselves.

With the support of fellow staff members at Carrollton Public Schools, Debbie has established the Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship. Once the scholarship is fully funded, proceeds will help Carrollton grads obtain an SVSU education.

“Initially, I wanted to do something to help SVSU students,” said Debbie.

50 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

“Then I realized I could help my kids at Carrollton, too.”

Debbie said the idea for the scholarship arose from SVSU Alumni Association meetings. She has been a member of the association’s board of directors since 2009 and was named to the executive board in May 2011.

“Through our meetings I had heard about affinity groups raising money,” Debbie said, “and I thought, ‘I can do that!’”

Once she set her mind to the task of establishing a scholarship, Debbie moved quickly to get the ball rolling. She organized a small group of colleagues to help plan the

scholarship. To ensure long-term support of Carrollton students, Debbie and her founders group decided to establish an endowment, which will support students in perpetuity.

Beginning in July 2011, Debbie worked with Emmie Busch, coordinator of scholarships at the SVSU Foundation, and Kevin Schultz, director of the SVSU Alumni Association, to develop the criteria and write the scholarship. The Foundation board approved the scholarship at its December 2011 meeting.

“I talked to Craig Douglas (superintendent of Carrollton Public Schools) about the idea,”

Sharing

RED PRIDE Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship

<< Debbie said. “He let me speak at our very first meeting of the 2011-12 school year in August.” At that meeting, Debbie described her idea for a scholarship and asked that anyone who was interested in supporting it let her know.

“After the meeting, 30 people came forward,” Debbie said, “and I knew we could do this!”

Debbie notes the strong reciprocal relationship between Carrollton Public Schools and SVSU. Many teachers hold master’s degrees from the university as well as having received teaching certifications.

SVSU education students often complete

The Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship was established by the staff and community of Carrollton Public Schools to help graduates of Carrollton High School begin their education at SVSU. Student eligibility criteria: • Newly-enrolled, full-time freshman • Graduate of Carrollton High School • Demonstration of community service with local community • Grade point average of 3.0 or higher • Submission of a typed 500-word essay explaining the benefits of a college degree The endowment will be fully funded when it reaches $10,500, and an inaugural award of $500 will be made at that time. After that, yearly scholarship awards will be made based on the funds available from the earnings of the endowment. Anyone may contribute to the scholarship.

Visit svsu.edu/foundation, or svsu.edu/alumni, and click on “Make a Gift.” methods class assignments or serve as student teachers in Carrollton Public Schools. On an international scale, the schools have engaged in an educational collaboration with India’s Rani Channamma Residential School for Girls.

“Deb has led by example,” Schultz said, “displaying her affinity and passion for her alma mater as the catalyst and coordinator of the Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship fund. Many future SVSU students will benefit from her concern and support.”

Debbie’s Red Pride runs deep. Her husband, David, has been a professor in

SVSU’s communication department since 1986. Before earning her B.A. in education, Debbie served as an adjunct faculty member in both the English and communication departments. While attending SVSU, she was an advisor for Alpha Sigma Alpha and is now a member of the sorority’s alumni group, Mid-Michigan Crown Alumnae.

As a graduate of Carrollton Public Schools and SVSU, Debbie is gratified to be able to help students of her two alma maters.

“I have so many ties to the university.

I feel so right about the donation.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 51

SVSU PROFILE

The Goal is Graduation

Eat your vegetables. Clean your room.

Don’t talk to strangers. Look both ways before crossing the street.

As children, our parents try to teach us responsibility. But then one day, we go off to college, and we quickly learn how well those early lessons pay off. Then we’re told: Register early. Go to class. Study at least two hours for every hour spent in class. Get to the library. Choose a major.

But as we all know, mom and dad aren’t there every day to remind us of what we’re supposed to do. We’re on our own now, and it’s our responsibility to make the right choices.

In most cases, students who receive failing grades in college are not making the correct choices, says Shawn Wilson. In his role as director of multicultural services, Wilson meets daily with students who are “at risk” – meaning they are on the path toward academic probation, or worse.

52 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Despite having had acceptable ACT scores and GPAs in high school, some students lack the discipline, or the persistence, necessary to meet the requirements for academic progress in college. According to Wilson, the reasons students struggle academically can range from an inability to overcome social barriers to having a low sense of personal accountability. “The first goal of our student success effort is to create a one-on-one relationship with students who are in need of help,” Wilson said. “We set up a series of expectations for each student and hold them accountable for meeting those goals.”

Wilson said initial meetings with students seeking a way to improve their academic performance begin by outlining a weekly schedule. “I don’t set up their study schedule – they do,” he said. “In my office, we provide a quiet location where students can devote time to studying … and we even

offer snacks. They just have to make the commitment to show up here. What we want to do is make studying ‘cool.’”

Wilson noted that for a typical fulltime student taking 15 credit hours, the minimum amount of time per week that should be devoted to studying outside of class would be 30 hours; however, typically students who are not making the grade almost always fall far short of that time commitment. When students learn better time management, their academic outcomes improve dramatically.

“We need to be very intrusive in these students’ lives,” Wilson added. “Research shows that universities have adopted a ‘sink-or-swim’ approach for student success, believing that because 18-to-22year-olds are ‘adults’ they’ll always do what is expected. Well, the percentage of students who don’t return to school following their first semester is alarming, particularly since it’s becoming more challenging to replace returning students who leave the university with new incoming freshmen.”

Recognizing that it makes little sense to recruit students if they do not persist toward completing a degree, SVSU applied for a grant from the Michigan Department of Career Development’s King-ChavezParks Initiative. The $684,000 Select Student Support Services award provides funding for a six-year program to improve the retention rate of academically and economically disadvantaged students. In each year of the grant, 145 new freshmen will receive intensive academic skill development, along with social and cultural exposure to assist their transition to college. Tutoring services, peer mentoring, and participation in student organizations, volunteer service and other forms of campus engagement are highlights of the program’s objectives.

Wilson, who is among those at SVSU who administers the program, has already noted that more students are making appointments with his department as word has spread among the student body. As he notes, “Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Turning The Goal is Learning Graduation on its Head

At Clintondale High School in southeast Michigan, learning has been turned on its head.

As long as we can all remember, school has meant listening to lectures and lessons and taking notes, followed by completing assignments at home, often struggling with uncertainty and confusion, only to face another lecture – and more confusion – the following day.

As the principal at Clintondale High, Greg Green, 1995, teacher certification; 2001, M.Ed., could see that this educational model was failing his students. So he encouraged the school’s administration and teachers to try a new approach: flip the instructional structure so students would watch lectures at home and work on their

homework in class. Known as the “flipped classroom” or “upside down classroom,” the structure enables teachers to spend more one-on-one time with students as they put into practice the lessons they’ve learned during lecture.

Two years ago, Clintondale was considered one of the state’s worst performers, with more than half of the students failing. “We knew we needed to do something,” said Green.

Green, who has been principal for 10 years, also worked at Clintondale High as a special education teacher. That experience helped him understand the obstacles students face. Green and his staff knew what they wanted to do, but they weren’t sure how to do it. Through conversations with a representative at

TechSmith, an Okemos-based company that provides schools with screencapture technology and recording software, Green learned about the flipped approach.

In January 2009, the school tested the flipped approach with a single classroom.

“We saw terrific results,” Green said.

Next, the 9th grade was flipped, and the results continued to be positive. In 2011, Clintondale adopted the flipped structure school-wide, becoming the only school in the nation to do so.

Flipping has paid off for the school’s 570 students. “Our failure rate has been reduced by 30 to 40 percent,” Green said.

“Blended technology has structurally changed the way to think about school.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 53

SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Since the first graduating class of 1966, Saginaw Valley State University graduates have distinguished themselves in every field, in communities throughout Michigan, the United States and the world.

The SVSU Alumni Association will recognize seven alumni and one future alumnus Friday, May 11, for the impact they have made in their occupations and in their communities. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an SVSU graduate’s meritorious distinction in professional and public service; the Outstanding Alumni Award honors one successful graduate from each of SVSU’s five colleges.

“A long-standing goal of the Alumni Association has been to engage students and young alumni in a way that creates an early connection to SVSU and a deepened sense of Red Pride,” said alumni relations director Kevin Schultz, 1992, B.A. “In that spirit, the association has established two new recognition awards.”

Abdullah Wafa will receive the Young Alumni Award, and Vance Fulton will be recognized with the Future Alumni Award.

Both awards recognize Cardinals who have contributed to student and campus life, have a deep affinity for and connection to SVSU, and have been recognized for

Business alumna Lynnette Cooke named recipient of

Distinguished Alumni Award Lynnette Cooke, 1988, B.B.A., is the global chief executive officer of Kantar Health, a leading health care-focused consultancy and marketing insights company. Cooke, who led the creation of Kantar Health, works closely with the executive committee to oversee the Kantar Health business. She also continues to provide clients with life cycle planning and marketing consultation on issues ranging from early-stage opportunity assessments to portfolio and communication strategy plans.

“I’m committed to creating a culture that will attract clients because they know we will help them grow their business,” Cooke said.

Throughout her career, Cooke has held senior positions in research and product management. Her marketing research background spans a broad range of industries: pharmaceutical and medical/surgical, consumer packaged goods, financial services, and child and family products.

Cooke serves on the Council of American Survey Research Organizations board of directors and on the advisory board for the Master of Science in marketing research at Michigan State University. In 2010, she was named one of the 100 Most Inspiring People in the life science industry by PharmaVOICE magazine, and in 2011 the Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group presented her with the R.R. Fordyce Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor given by the SVSU Alumni Association.

54 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Honoring Cardinals Past and Current their strong work ethic. The Young Alumni Award recipient also has shown evidence of professional achievement and contributions to society through community or public service. The Future Alumni Award winner additionally shows evidence of scholastic achievement and attributes for a promising future following graduation.

A search committee from the Alumni Association board’s awards and scholarship committee was charged with the selection of each honoree.

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDS

Gregory B. Green

Don McAnelly

John Hamilton

College of Education Outstanding Alumni Award

College of Business & Management Outstanding Alumni Award

College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award

Don McAnelly, 1991, B.B.A., is a principal in charge of the Saginaw office of the CPA and advisory firm Rehmann.

He has been with Rehmann for 14 years and has prior Big Five national accounting firm experience. McAnelly holds Certified Public Accountant and Accredited in Business Valuation credentials and has a wealth of experience in areas such as accounting systems and processes, internal accounting controls, and taxes.

As director of congressional affairs for the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C., John Hamilton, 1987, B.A., plans, directs, and coordinates the legislative and congressional relations activities of NARA. Before joining NARA, Hamilton led federal relations efforts for the University of California in Washington, D.C., served as the assistant director for federal relations at the National Association of State Universities and LandGrant Colleges, and worked as a legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Robert Traxler.

Gregory Green, 2001, M.Ed., is the high school principal at Clintondale Community Schools. Green is credited with being a pioneer in education for his implementation of the “flipped school model” (see profile, Page 53). He has been recognized nationally for his work in redesigning the way schools deliver the curriculum, and he has spoken to educators throughout the country regarding educational school reform. In addition to a master’s degree from SVSU, Green completed requirements for teacher certification in 1995.

YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

ABDULLAH Wafa Young Alumni Award Abdullah Wafa, 2009, B.B.A., minored in chemistry and is currently is in his second year at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree, with graduation anticipated in 2014.

While a student at SVSU, Wafa was a member of the University Foundation Scholars Program and

Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society encouraging and honoring achievement in the study of business. He received the SVSU Award for Excellence, (the Distinguished Graduate of 2009 in Management Award,) and the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key in recognition of earning the highest grade point average in the College of Business & Management.

During his four years at SVSU, Wafa worked with Bing Yang, professor of biology, researching titanium hyperbranched polymers for bone implants and also researched cancer cell growth. Through the University Foundation Scholars Program, Wafa traveled to Costa Rica and Panama via a medical relief program to serve the needy and the indigenous

Rita Munley Gallagher

Ronald C. Miller

College of Health & Human Services Outstanding Alumni Award

College of Science, Engineering & Technology Outstanding Alumni Award

Rita Munley Gallagher, 1979, B.S.N., is a nursing and health care consultant with a long history of governance activities within professional associations.

She served for more than 17 years as a staff member of the American Nurses Association, including as senior policy fellow in the National Center for Nursing Quality. She has also been involved in the education of health care professionals in academic settings. Gallagher earned her M.S.N. in community health nursing and Ph.D. in applied sociology from Wayne State University.

After graduating from SVSU, Ronald Miller, 1978, B.S., earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He worked in family practice for five years, and completed a dermatology preceptorship. Today he sees patients at MidMichigan Dermatology, his private practice in Lansing. Dr. Miller is a member of several professional associations and serves as an assistant clinical professor at Michigan State University’s Department of Family Medicine.

FUTURE ALUMNI AWARD Ngöbe-Buglé people. He also worked as an SVSU tutor in several subjects and as a certified nursing care assistant at Covenant HealthCare hospital.

Following graduation, Wafa spent a year in Jordan as a Fulbright Fellow to study Arabic and to research the health care system of Palestinian refugee camps located in Jordan.

VANCE FULTON Future Alumni Award Vance Fulton is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy degree and will join the assurance team at Plante Moran upon graduation.

Fulton transferred to SVSU in fall 2008 from Albany State University, Ga., where he played football and participated on the track and field team. At SVSU, Fulton was a member of the prestigious Roberts Fellows

program, was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and served on the College of Business Student Advisory Council. Fulton also was a resident assistant and orientation leader for two years, and a member of the Residence Housing Association. He was inducted into the National Residence Hall Honorary.

Fulton currently is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity, in which he served as chancellor of the Mu Phi chapter, multicultural service mentor, and Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute student mentor. He also served as president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. A popular Cardinal among his peers, Fulton was crowned SVSU’s 2011 homecoming king.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 55

Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, professor of management, was recently named the Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Chair in International Business. He sat down with Reflections2013 for our “Focus on Faculty” interview.

Focus on Faculty

Joseph Ofori-Dankwa

You have been a member of the SVSU faculty since 1987. Can you tell us why you decided at this time to apply for the endowed chair position?

I have had a wonderful time in terms of teaching, research and mentoring. The opportunity to mentor even more students, the opportunity to carry my research to a higher level and the opportunities to serve as an ambassador for SVSU – with all of these things in mind – I applied for the position.

Why is diversity important, as a research topic and as a defining characteristic of our campus?

As a research topic, we need to know more about how we interact with each other so that we can help make every organization – including SVSU – a better place to interact and work. And for our students, we need to have a better understanding of diversity so that we can help them appreciate how they are going to work in an increasingly diverse world. The world is now becoming a global village, and so with that in mind, it’s imperative that we bring to our students a greater understanding of the values associated with diversity. (In our video interview with Dankwa, you will hear him expound on the values he connects to an appreciation of diversity.)

56 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Though it’s at a preliminary stage, we understand that you are working towards creating a sister university relationship in your home country, Ghana. Can you tell us what your dream/vision is for this important collaboration?

One of the exciting possibilities associated with the endowed chair position is that it enables me to serve as a bridge between SVSU and a sister institution in Ghana, Pentecost University College (PUC, pentvars.edu.gh). Such a linkage for SVSU students and PUC students is their ability to interact, to enrich their thinking about how to be effective in an increasingly global society.

I envision an exchange relationship between the two universities. And our faculties can interact. We can have our faculty (like those in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology) who are doing cutting-edge research take that research and apply it in Ghana.

Students in Ghana at some point may actually attend college here and our students may spend a semester or two at PUC.

Your area of expertise is international management. Can you tell us about some of your research and published articles?

In terms of the areas I have researched and published in, I can cluster them around two main ideas. One centers on the notion of diverse-similarity: the differences and similarities individuals and organizations have in terms of backgrounds and cultures, and the implication of these differences and similarities as they interact with each other.

The second cluster has focused on firm performance in West Africa, particularly in Ghana. We have been able to identify some of the major determinants of firm performance in Ghana, which has an emerging economy, and at the same time, we’ve been able to look at how these firms are giving back to society in terms of corporate social responsibility.

2012 marks your 25th year with SVSU. Can you share your observations over these years as to how SVSU has changed?

To hear Dr. Dankwa’s thoughts regarding campus, faculty and student changes, see our video interview at svsu.edu/reflections/spring2012

Professor Dankwa joined SVSU in 1987. He has received such noteworthy awards as the House Family Award for Teacher Impact (2000), the Earl Warrick Award for Excellence in Research (2005), and the Roosevelt Ruffin Diversity Award (2011). Dankwa was also a Braun Fellow in 2009, using his research grant to support his study of the emerging economies of West Africa. Dankwa has written 30 peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in scholarly journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal, and has given more than 50 presentations at management conferences.

Dankwa is one of nine individuals who hold the position of endowed chair at SVSU. Endowed chairs are accomplished scholars who engage SVSU students and faculty in research, teach classes and interact with community partners in their areas of expertise.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 57

’70s Decade

o t o h P l a Historic

st e nt o C

As part of SVSU’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2013, a historical photo contest will be included in several upcoming editions of Reflections2013 magazine. If you can correctly provide the answer to the trivia question that accompanies each photo, a complimentary copy of “SVSU – A Seasonal Portrait” will be sent to you (a drawing will determine the winner if multiple correct answers are received).

Submit your contest entry via e-mail to

alumni@svsu.edu

by JUNE 15, 2012

Which location on campus is named after this beloved professor of biology who served in the 1970’s

<<

RESULTS FROM FALL 2011 ISSUE

WINNER: Karl Melcher, 2010, B.A.

Karl Melcher, 2010, B.A., guessed correctly that the photographer stood at the top of the old on-campus water tower to capture an aerial shot of the former theatre building and residence hall. For submitting the correct answer, Karl receives a copy of “Saginaw Valley State University: A Seasonal Portrait,” which also is on sale in the SVSU bookstore. For information on how to purchase a copy of this hard-bound book of striking images of the SVSU campus, go to svsu.bncollege.com.

58 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

LY F UN DAY I M A F SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 59

60 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Cardinal Classnotes

Email your alumni news to alumni@svsu.edu; Mail to SVSU, Alumni Relations, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710; Submit Online at: svsu.edu/alumni

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.)

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 61

1960s

Roselyn Argyle, 1966, B.A., was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Nursing.

She is the owner of A&D Home Health Care and A&D Health Care Professionals.

1970s

Robert Metzger, 1979, B.A., has been appointed as the new police chief of Pasco, Wash., after 18 years of service at other police departments.

David Points, 1976, B.A., received a Doctor of Philosophy from Wayne State University in December 2011 and wrote his dissertation on “The Relationship Between Functional Health Literacy of African American Veterans and Non-veterans and Their Ability to Read and Comprehend Medical Information for a Chronic Illness.”

Mark J. Shuell, 1979, B.B.A., is the new associate manager and financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., Saginaw.

1980s

James Bickel, 1989, M.B.A., was named vice president of business development at Frankenmuth Credit Union, Frankenmuth.

Debra Bierlein, 1980, B.B.A., has been named the chief financial officer for the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw.

Tim Dyste, 1980, B.B.A., has been named site leader for Dow Corning’s Midland plant. He has returned to Midland after spending four years in China with Dow Corning.

Gregory Heinlein, 1985, B.B.A., was named senior vice president and chief financial officer for ION Geophysical Corporation in Houston, Texas.

Larry R. Hrinik, 1981, B.A., has retired from the position of police chief of Davison Township after 18 years of service.

Dawn LaCasse, 1983, B.A., opened a private law practice near Houghton Lake.

Billie Ritter, 1980, B.S.N., was promoted to manager at Guardian Angel Respite and Adult Day Services in Saginaw.

1990s

Michael J. Bellor, 1991, B.B.A., was hired as an estimator and project manager for Paul Davis Restoration in Midland.

Cheryl Chasnis, 1991, B.B.A., was promoted to senior manager of the Saginaw office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick, an accounting firm.

Ben Jankens, 1999, B.F.A., won the “Sculpture for Discovery” art contest at The Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum.

Eric Rutherford, 1996, B.A., was named “Saginawian of the Year,” for building the Frank N. Andersen Recreational Complex, a baseball diamond for children with physical disabilities.

Kenneth Sirignano, 1999, B.S., was selected as a 2011 Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award recipient from The National Association of Special Education Teachers. He teaches at Genesee Intermediate School District’s Marion D. Crouse Instructional Center.

Alison E. Taylor, 1996, B.B.A., was hired as the controller of Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union following 10 years as the director of business services for Bullock Creek School District in Midland.

62 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Ann Marie Taylor, 1997, B.A., is the 2008 South Carolina Teacher of the Year and was the keynote speaker for a workshop in October 2011 for The Francis Marion University Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty.

Shawn Kevin Wightman, 1998, M.A.T., received a Doctor of Education degree from Wayne State University in December 2011 and wrote his dissertation on “The Effects of Story Performance on Fourth and Fifth Grade Students’ Comprehension and Oral Reading Fluency of Narrative and Expository Texts.”

Scott M. Davert, 2005, B.A., is a senior instructor at Helen Keller National Center in New York where he teaches Braille and adaptive technology. He was awarded with the 2011 Michigan Commission for the Blind Achievement Honor Roll Award in October.

Leonardo Garcia, 2001, B.A., is retiring as Midland fire chief after holding the position for nine years.

He started his career as a firefighter in 1979.

Victor Gomez, 2000, M.B.A., has been elected to The Saginaw Community Foundation’s board of directors.

Jason Zimostrad, 1993, B.B.A., will represent the new Great Lakes/East Coast section of GlasWeld as a business development manager.

Ryan Grondzik, 2008, B.A., was hired as a new attorney at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP in September 2011.

2000s

Stephanie Hoeh, 2007, B.B.A., was hired as the new operations supervisor for Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union.

Estee Bowman, 2006, B.P.A., was promoted to manager of the Bay City office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick.

Chantel L. Briggs, 2003, B.A., earned an Associate in Claims designation from the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America. She is an assistant adjuster at Frankenmuth Insurance.

Kristina Burgess, 2006, B.P.A., was promoted to manager at the Midland office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick.

Renee Crimmins, 2008, B.B.A., and her husband Matt Crimmins, 2009, B.S., after extensive travel in France, opened a restaurant in Frankenmuth that features crepes.

Kyle P. Hopkins, 2002, B.B.A., entered the Linden Athletic Hall of Fame for his athletic career in basketball, football and baseball. He is the football and basketball coach at Linden High School.

Shawna Jones, 2008, M.S.N., joined Dr. B. Babu Padipaty at St. Mary’s of Michigan Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates in Saginaw.

George Juszczyk, 2008, B.B.A., won his first tournament at the Budweiser Michigan Majors Bowling Association finals in October 2011.

Jeff Klopf, 2003, B.A., was inducted into the Montrose Community and Sports Hall of Fame for his athletic achievements in high school, college and the pros.

Connect with Cardinals

through NetCommunity NetCommunity is for SVSU grads only. This free community allows alumni to register for events, search for other alumni and classmates, expand their business network and receive alumni communications.

Register today: Go to alumni.svsu.edu

Heather Krantz, 2005, B.P.A., was promoted to manager in the Midland office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick.

Matthew R. LaFleur, 2003, B.A., was featured in The Bay City Times and The Saginaw News for his upcoming NFL season with the Washington Redskins as an NFL assistant and quarterback coach.

Rebekah Lemon, 2009, B.P.A., was promoted to senior accountant in the Saginaw office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick.

Lisa McGill, 2004, M.Ed., is the new principal at Shelby Junior High School in Shelby Township.

Kristin McMurren, 2002, M.Ed., has been appointed the principal of White Lake Middle School in White Lake, effective the 2011-12 school year.

Geno A. Moliterno, 2005, M.A., was recently hired by Grace & Wild Studios of Farmington Hills as a production technician/DIT. Matthew Simonetti, 2009, B.P.A., joined the office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick as a staff accountant, Midland.

Jennifer Tanke, 2008, B.P.A., was promoted to senior accountant in the Midland office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick.

Dawn Thomas, 2003, B.A., teaches at Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County and was a guest at the Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame ceremony for her tennis achievements.

Mike J. Villano, 2001, B.A., is the head baseball coach at Western Illinois University and was featured in a news article for helping shape the pitching style of Josh Collmenter of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Rebecca Voll, 2009, B.P.A., was promoted to senior accountant at the Saginaw office of Andrews Hooper Pavlick.

Adam R. White, 2006, B.S., joined the staff of Health Delivery Inc. as a dentist at Bayside Dental Center in Bay City.

s 2010 Ashley Binning, 2011, B.A., was hired as a group sales account executive for the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team.

Lance Hill, 2010, B.B.A., has opened a new t-shirt company that celebrates Michigan. It is called High Five Threads and is located in Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City.

Mike villano with josh collmenter of the arizona diamondbacks, and western illinois university catcher dale cornstubble.

Brittany (Romig) Lawrence, 2010, B.A., graduated from U.S. Coast Guard Basic Training with the Honor Graduate award and ribbon. She now serves at Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Joshua Lenartowicz, 2011, B.S., has been hired as an associate analytical technologist at Impact Analytical in Midland.

Jason Leonard, 2011, M. Ed., teaches fifth grade and coaches basketball in the school district of Yale.

Lorena Nowakowski, 2011, B.A., is going to Sierra Leone, Africa, to help start a modern school house and provide modern training for teachers.

Brooke Pauwels, 2011, B.S.W., is now on the staff of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan’s Nursing Facility Transition program.

Jonathan R. Witucki, 2011, B.S., was named Dow Chemical Employees Credit Union’s new web administrator.

Jill Zaske, 2010, M.S.N., joined Dr. William J. Pittas in his plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery practice through St. Mary’s of Saginaw.

Lindsey Zion, 2011, B.B.A., was hired by Saginaw Future Inc. for a full-time position as an economic development assistant.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 63

The SVSU Alumni Association in partnership with SVSU Admissions is launching a new

Cardinal AlumniRecruiting RecruitingDistinguished Dedicated Students Cardinal Alumni Students

program designed to involve Cardinal alumni in recruiting new SVSU students. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in becoming an alumni-admissions ambassador, please contact the SVSU Alumni Association at (989) 964-4196 or visit

www.svsu.edu/cardsprogram to learn more.

The PRIDE

The Diploma you can wear!

YOU CAN WEAR! It is never too late

It is never too late to order to order your your official Saginaw Valley Official Saginaw State University ring. Valley

State University Ring.

SHOW YOUR Show your RED PRIDE!

REDView PRIDE! our rings at:

View our rings at: college.jostens.com college.jostens.com CallCall 1-800-854-7464 1-800-854-7464 64 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

NEW Cardinals Katie Fryske, 2010, M.Ed., and her husband, Mike Fryske, announced the birth of their son, James Michael, who was born Sept. 7, 2011.

Shawnette Markey, 1999, B.A., and her husband, Kevin Markey, announced the birth of their daughter, Avery Marie, born Dec. 2, 2011.

Weddings Christian Tanner, 2004, B.A., is engaged to marry Elsie Howell. An April 2012 wedding is planned.

ava marie markey

Ona M. Holz, 2004, B.A., is engaged to marry Tom Warchuck on Sept. 1, 2012.

Anthony J. Shackelford, 2006, B.A., married Jenna Ann Righi Nov. 12, 2011.

Mark P. Sprang, 2006, B.A., is engaged to marry Lesley Audrina Panzica of Midland.

Tracy A. Cantrell, 2007, B.A., married Brian McDonald Aug. 13, 2011 and resides in Mount Pleasant.

Annette S. Clapp, 2008, B.S.W., is engaged to marry Andrew Bruce in June 2012.

Andrea Gulvas, 2010, B.P.A., is engaged to Jeremiah Winkel. A wedding in September 2012 is planned.

Kimberly Koglin, 2010, B.A., is engaged to marry Ryan McCann Oct. 6, 2012.

Randy Painter, 2011, M.A., is engaged to marry Tara Barancik, 2006 B.A. They will live in Arlington, Va. Dana Weidman, 2011, B.S.W., is engaged to Luke James Quinn. A wedding is planned for June 2012.

Obituaries Gregory Polzin (1993, B.S.) – August 3, 2011.

Karen Richards (1972, B.A.) – August 4, 2011.

Mary Louise Rummel (1991, M.A.T.) – November 25, 2011.

Bethany Ann Francis (2008, M.A.T.) – December 1, 2011.

Lewis W. Bird (1971, B.A.) – December 27, 2011.

Ashley Kreucher, 2008, B.B.A., married Brett Rohn on Oct. 1, 2011.

Sally J. Guza, 2009, B.A., will marry Joel Kiehl in June 2012.

Eric Skibbe, 2009, B.A., is engaged to be united to Jeff Bach. A date has yet to be set.

Courtney K. Combs, 2010, B.S., married Sean Patrick Brown in September 2011.

ONA HOLZ and TOM WARCHUCK

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 65

SPOTLIGHT ON

STUDENT SUCCESS TIGERS INTERN

PHOTO BY DEBRA SHOULTZ

66 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Troy native Jenifer Shoultz (2011, B.S.) has known since she was in high school that she wanted to be an athletic trainer. As an athlete (cross country, track, soccer) who was prone to injury, she knew firsthand the value of an athletic trainer.

Starting her education at another Michigan university, Jenifer transferred to SVSU in 2009. “I really liked the size of the program and the fact that at SVSU, I was a person, not a number.” Beyond the classroom and lab learning, Jenifer’s out-of-the-classroom experience included work as a trainer on campus. So much did she like the experience that she has shifted her career goal away from being a high school athletic trainer to looking forward to a college campus setting.

The ultimate experiential learning opportunity came Jenifer’s way in the summer of 2011 when she interned with the Detroit Tigers. Her days began five hours before game time and included everything from maintaining machines to filling ice bags and assisting trainers with player rehab and treatment. Jenifer also took advantage of the occasional down time by studying for her board certification (which she passed on her first attempt).

As if it couldn’t get much better – an internship with the Tigers during their outstanding season – it did. A Tigers trainer suggested that Jenifer apply for a Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) scholarship. Jenifer was one of four athletic training majors in the nation to win the scholarship.

Since Jenifer has graduated, she has accepted a Graduate Assistantship at the University of Northern Iowa. In addition to a full tuition waiver and a stipend, Jenifer will be the Head Athletic Trainer at Applington-Parkersburg High School.

Arguing His Way to Success Computer science major Joe Chrysler already has a job lined up with a software firm when he graduates in May 2012.

Perhaps that peace of mind and the fact that the Presidential Scholar will graduate virtually debt-free gave Joe the freedom from undue stress and worry to pursue his passion for debate. When SVSU formed a moot court team in 2010, Joe was one of the first to sign up.

In moot court competition, two-person teams participate in a competition that mimics the Supreme Court appellate process. Teams make both pro and con arguments to a panel of judges by drawing from constitutional law and Supreme Court cases. Winners are selected based on public speaking ability, knowledge of cases and of law, and on their ability to answer questions.

Thanks to hard work by the students, and the direction of lecturer of political science Julie Keil, SVSU and Joe have done amazingly well. In 2010, SVSU’s first year

in competition, Joe was a member of a team that advanced from regionals to the national competition, an almost unheardof achievement for a first-year effort.

Again, at the Regional American Collegiate Moot Court Association competition in November 2011, Joe, along with other SVSU students, qualified for the team national competition. At the regionals, Joe won the individual oration competition.

When asked about the debate experience and its effect on his overall university experience, Joe noted that its value, like much of his learning experience at SVSU, is in the learning beyond the classroom. The debate skills “build critical thinking and make you agile minded.” Joe adds, “It’s really like a sport, insofar as it teaches you teamwork, to do what’s best for all and not to beat yourself up for losing.”

Science on a Shoestring – An Honors Thesis Secondary education major (chemistry certification, biology minor) Jesse Place might have been a “Spotlight” feature as a Presidential Scholar or a University Scholar, with both programs exemplifying academic rigor. But when assistant professor of teacher education and honors thesis advisor Jonathon Gould wrote that he wanted to “sing the praises of this amazing future teacher,” we knew that the Boyne City native would be one of our student features for his thesis presentation, “Science on a Shoestring: Cost Effective Laboratory Curriculum.”

Jesse says he has known since a high school tutoring opportunity that he wanted to be a science teacher, and with the influence of a favorite chemistry teacher, focused on the subject. When he interviewed for SVSU scholarships, he also connected with the honors program and by his sophomore year had met his advisor (Gould). Together, they began to hone in on Jesse’s thesis. Taking his love of science (especially science in the lab), and also having an appreciation of modest costs and budgets, Jesse hit on a plan to develop a cost effective,

lab-based secondary school curriculum module for chemistry education. His thesis presentation on December 2, 2011, according to Gould, was “one filled with solid information, a powerful use of technology, and a student-oriented science activity that was designed to place his concepts directly into the hands of his audience.” Of his own work, Jesse says, “The Honors Program is a great way to build community. The thesis component gives you something big – and good – to develop and be proud of.”

In addition to his SVSU scholarship support, Jesse has applied for and received a federal TEACH grant. Here, the recipient is committed to fulfill a promise of post-graduation teaching in a lowincome school district for four years. Jesse thought that the “shoestring” aspect of his thesis had a particularly strong connection to the grant application, as did the fact that teaching science is a high-need field, especially in low income areas.

Jesse, who plans to graduate in December 2013, looks forward to his first teaching assignment.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 67

building a university:

50 years of philanthropy at svsu

Nearly 50 years ago, community leaders with determination and vision brought SVSU to life. Throughout the university’s history, the generosity of our donors has helped shape SVSU and give it distinction.

The first capital campaign was successfully completed before there was a physical campus. The Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation and the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation provided gifts of $1 million each and, in less than three months, a public campaign garnered the rest of the money needed to buy land for a campus, more than $4 million total.

Over the next two decades, a campus grew on the farmland purchased with the proceeds from that original campaign.

Donors from the community helped fund construction of campus landmarks like Wickes Hall, Residence Halls A-E, Doan Center, Cardinal Gymnasium, and the buildings that now comprise the South Campus Complex (then known as the “Project ’66 and ’68” buildings). Pioneer Hall

was built entirely with private donations.

Ned and Dorothy “Honey” Arbury led a group of donors who supported the construction of the Arbury Fine Arts Center, which became home to the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum, an outstanding artistic resource, and one of only a few museums in the country dedicated to the work of a single artist.

The original Wickes Stadium was expanded thanks to our friends at the Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation. The library moved from the first floor of Wickes Hall to a new, three-floor facility named for university founder Melvin J. Zahnow; Brown Hall and the Science Building were added to the instructional facilities.

Our friends helped create a beautiful campus and establish the university’s first endowment funds to provide much-needed scholarships for students and programs.

SVSU and the region achieved a lot together and, in 1997, it was time to take the next step. With the slogan, “Intellectual Bricks and Mortar,” SVSU launched the Campaign for Distinction, an ambitious endowment campaign with an $11 million goal. Donors invested in the dream of making the university something even more distinctive and raising the bar of excellence.

Programs like The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment and the Rhea Miller Music Education Endowment reached beyond inspiring and enlightening SVSU students to

including exceptional lecture and concert experiences, free of charge, for the people of our community.

The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation, The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, and the Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation established four endowed chairs in education, engineering, global business, and international studies, respectively. In addition to our major benefactors, donors at all levels were creating lasting legacies at SVSU with named endowed scholarship, fellowship, and lecture programs. When the Campaign for Distinction raised over $13 million, it was the team effort of foundations, the business community, and individuals not only giving money, but putting their lasting mark on the university with endowments that reflected their priorities, passions, and values.

“The Rollin Gerstacker Foundation has been a strong supporter of SVSU because of the university’s creative and keen stewardship of our Foundation’s gifts. As SVSU approaches its second half century, I expect that our partnership will continue to strengthen and grow.”

– Ellis N. Brandt, Vice President/Secretary Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation 68 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

It was during this time that William J. Edwards, who led the first capital campaign, donated the funds for a campus icon: our bell tower. Dedicated to his wife, the Julia Stacy Edwards Bell Tower is a symbol for SVSU, and its chimes mark the changing of classes and the passage of time for our campus community. Its dedication took place in 1998.

As we entered a new millennium, changing technology and the needs of our students and the community called for the expansion of physical facilities. While a state appropriation laid the foundation for the construction of the Regional Education Center, Student Activity & Fitness Center, and expansion of the Zahnow Library and Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, matching funds were required. Again, our alumni and friends came forward and the $9.5 million private-funding goal was exceeded.

The next campaign SVSU undertook was its most ambitious to date: The Promise for Tomorrow Campaign. With a $20 million goal, the university sought the support of the Great Lakes Bay Region at all levels, from $1.5 million commitments for new endowed chairs, to a variety of endowed scholarships and programs.

Community leaders Dr. E. Malcolm Field and long-time friends The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Wickes Foundation, and Gerstacker Foundation led the charge, establishing new endowed chairs, SVSU’s Entrepreneurship Institute, and prestigious fellowships for faculty and regional educators. The business community came together – building on the successful Family Business Program to create the Stevens Center for Family Business, led by Morrie and Julie Stevens, owners of Stevens Worldwide Van Lines

and long-time SVSU friends and board members. The goal was surpassed – the Promise for Tomorrow Campaign garnered nearly $24 million.

The new Wickes Endowed Chair in Nursing, Gerstacker II Fellowship Program, the Gerstacker Regional Aquatics Center, and the Arnold and Gertrude Boutell Greenhouse are among the first new initiatives for our 50th anniversary campaign, support from generous benefactors. Some of these projects were institutional priorities, but some of them – like the Gerstacker Regional Aquatics Center – were brought to us by the donor. Thanks to the vision and generosity of The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, SVSU is able to look forward to serving K-12 schools and the community by meeting a regional need for an aquatics facility suitable for a range of meets, competitions, and activities.

Our 50th anniversary is an important milestone as we reflect on the achievements of the past and the opportunities of the future. The one constant throughout our history that will fuel the success of our next 50 years is the support of our alumni and friends in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Their generosity, ideas, talents, and passion for what SVSU is, and can become, will remain the cornerstone of our university’s continued growth and distinction.

“We feel that SVSU has given as much to the community as it has been given.”

– Morrie Sr. and Julie Stevens, owners of Stevens Worldwide Van Lines and members, The Stevens Center for Family Business at SVSU.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 69

ALUMNI

NEWS

Alumnus Pulls More Than His Weight for SVSU Athletics As a Cardinal football player in the early 2000s, Todd Herremans spent countless hours in the weight room, building the strength that made him a standout player. Now a starting right tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Herremans hasn’t forgotten his alma mater. In fact, he showed his Red Pride in a big way, pledging $35,000 per year to the SVSU athletics program as long as he is in the NFL. The first of those contributions was used to create the Herremans’ Family Weight Room, which opened for use on Oct. 1, 2011, and was dedicated on Oct. 20, 2011.

Outfitted with Olympic-style weights, Power Lift racks, Hammer Strength machines and speed/ agility equipment, the weight room is used by more than 500 SVSU student-athletes and coaches under the supervision of head strength coach Anthony Delli-Pizzi. He said the top-of-theline equipment is a great improvement over the previous gear. In addition, Delli-Pizzi said, “We now have the ability to perform more exercises at one central location. That was never an option before.”

Addressing Todd Herremans during the dedication ceremony, SVSU Athletic Director Mike Watson said, “. . . Your hard work in the weight room has paid great dividends to you personally, and today your family’s gift of kindness will allow every student-athlete at Saginaw Valley State University to pursue their goals and dreams of becoming the best student-athlete that they can possibly become.”

To hear more from Watson, football head coach Jim Collins, student-athletes, and Herremans, take a look at a video of the dedication ceremony at svsu.edu/reflections/spring2012

<<

70 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Renovated and Renamed Aquatic Center Makes a Splash

Tom Ludington, trustee at the Gerstacker Foundation, gave remarks at the Feb. 23 dedication of the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center, a jointly funded effort between the foundation and SVSU. In speaking to the value of the aquatic center to the university as well as to the region, Ludington said, “We at the Gerstacker Foundation think a lot of this university and what is being accomplished here. It has become in many ways the intellectual nucleus of the Saginaw Valley. We saw the investment in the pool as a logical extension of our earlier investments but also as a unique opportunity to bring athletes from around the state to our communities and to the university.

We see this as an important venue to introduce accomplished high schools students to SVSU who might not otherwise be aware of the opportunity. We would like to interest them in attending this great university.”

Left to Right: jean and alan ott, tom ludington

On any given day, about 100 swimmers enter the water of SVSU’s pool. Thanks to a $187,500 grant from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation of Midland, the newly renovated and renamed Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center is making a splash with an even larger pool of users for a wider array of events.

When it was constructed in the late 1980s, the facility was state-of-the-art, with the area’s only Olympic-size pool, touch-pad timing, competition-quality diving boards, scoreboard and a bulkhead (a divider that can be moved to adjust the lane length to 25 meters, 25 yards or 50 meters). Since the pool’s opening, swimmers of all ages have participated in swim lessons, recreational swimming, senior programming and other special events.

The updated and improved facility will draw more competitive swimmers, as schools and organizations throughout the region take advantage of the pool’s new advanced equipment and systems.

The pool was closed during July and August 2011 for the overhaul, which included: • New lighting, under the water and in the ceiling • Overhauling the bulkhead • Refurbishing and relocating the three diving boards • A water surface agitator in the diving area • Replacing the starting blocks • Repainting lane lines • Installing a new full-color video message board • Installing safety railings as well as a hoist for users with disabilities • Replacing the timing system According to Matt Oberlin, SVSU assistant athletic director, SVSU had been unable to host swim meets because the timing system and other equipment was too outdated.

Thanks to the improvements, high schools and organizations from throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region are ready to dive into the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center at SVSU.

The Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center dedication took place Feb. 23. Download the QR code to see a video of the dedication ceremony. svsu.edu/reflections/spring2012

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 71

REPORT OF ANNUAL GIVING Dear Friends, FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In 2013, Saginaw Valley State University will celebrate its 50th anniversary. As we look forward to this milestone, it’s a fitting time to reflect on our first 50 years and begin to imagine our next half century.

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

SVSU has steadily evolved since 1963. Our beautiful campus has grown to meet the changing needs of our students. With well-appointed learning facilities, state-of-the-art labs, and a variety of residential choices, we serve a record number of students – but have not lost our intimate sense of place. We’ve attracted and retained exemplary faculty. And we’ve built our curriculum to include more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in our five colleges.

None of this would have been possible without the vision and commitment of a small group of community leaders from the Tri Cities (as we knew it back then). Through the years, SVSU has thrived because of the vision and commitment of thousands more individuals, businesses, and foundations that have believed in the mission of SVSU, its value to students, and its impact on the region.

The generosity of our donors has helped fund much of the growth and development that make SVSU distinctive. Over the next 50 years, SVSU will continue to rely on private support to develop and enhance programs and initiatives that make SVSU a special place where students, professionals, and the community continue to be inspired and enlightened, and to inspire and enlighten others.

SVSU’s next 50 years may be easier to imagine than the first 50. At the same time, we will continue to rely upon the support of community leaders to help guide the way. What will be different from our early years is that many of those leaders are likely to have an SVSU degree.

And it’s that common thread that we hope will unite our communities and build a brighter future for SVSU and the people of this region.

Sincerely,

Andrew J. Bethune Executive Director, SVSU Foundation

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 Mr. Ned* & Mrs. “Honey” Arbury Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. The Dow Chemical Company Foundation The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Dr. & Mrs. E. Malcolm Field Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation The Kresge Foundation Rhea E. Miller* / Rhea E. Miller Trust The Bernard Osher Foundation Estate of Ronald A. Schlicker The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation

* = Deceased

Altruist $500,000 – $999,999

ARAMARK Bank of America Arnold & Gertrude Boutell Memorial Fund – Administered by CB Wealth Management Delphi Corporation Mary Lou Ederer Donald R.* & Donna Roberts Peterson Margaret Grace Towsley Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito Wickson Link Memorial Foundation

Honors $250,000 – $499,999 Emma M. Block Trust Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona Citizens Bank - Saginaw Dow Corning Foundation The Alden & Vada Dow Family Foundations A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. William J.* & Julia M.* Edwards

72 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Marshall M. Fredericks Foundation Eldon L. & Vicky Graham William A. Groening, Jr.* The Kantzler Foundation Midland Area Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Roger Milliken Morley Foundation Maynard L. Smith Trust Morrie & Julie Stevens Triskelion Resale Shop G. James Williams*

Benefactors $100,000 – $249,999

A.L. Aitken Charitable Trust Robert & Maggie Allesee Dorothy Arbury* Estate of Martha G. Arnold Barstow Foundation William C.* & Rose Collamer* ’67 Bauman Don H. & Iva M. Bellinger Scholarship Trust – Administered by CB Wealth Management

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 Daimler Chrysler Corp. Fund Alma W. Gilmore Doud The Dow Chemical Company Estate of Terry Drake Ken Martin Follett Ford Motor Company Friends of Trisomy 21 Research General Motors Corporation, Saginaw - Bay City Leona M. Geyer Trust William A.* and Virginia* Groening Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Horak Robert J. House* B.J. ’77 & Laura Lamson Humphreys Independent Bank Kendall Electric, Inc. John S. Ludington*

D. Brian & Trish Law, Magline Inc. Frances Goll Mills Memorial Fund – Administered by CB Wealth Management Myllykangas Education Trust Betty E. Nusselt Trust Jo Anne & Donald E. Peterson Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Trust – Administered by CB Wealth Management May Mitchell Royal Foundation Saginaw Community Foundation Spence Brothers Martin H. Stark Margaret Jane Stoker Charitable Trust – Administered by CB Wealth Management Walbro Corporation Robert Wintermyer Alice & Jack Wirt Wolohan Family Foundation Mr. Melvin J. Zahnow* The Melvin L. & Hilda J. Zuehlke Charitable Foundation

MAJOR GIFT CLUBS

Recognizing donors’ total gifts given to the university over the last 10 years (2002-2011)

Heritage $50,000 – $99,999

1st State Bank Alloy Construction, Inc. Goldie Bartha Allyn* Bierlein Companies, Inc. Richard & Ann ’79 Blazejewski Paul L. Brown Mrs. Eleanor Currie* Mr. & Mrs. James R. Doane C.K. Eddy Family Memorial Fund Fabiano Brothers, Inc. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Eric R. & Cynthia F. Gilbertson Glastender, Inc. William C. & Lori Jurgens Dr. K.P. & Mrs. L. Karunakaran Thomas M. & Virginia K. Marx Robert L. Maurovich & Nancy Warner William H. Meek* PNC Bank Ernest E. Paulick Rowleys Wholesale Mr. & Mrs. William W. Stange Stevens Worldwide Van Lines St. Mary’s of Michigan William P. & Susan H. Vititoe William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Charitable Foundation Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative Yeo & Yeo P.C. CPAs and Business Consultants

Milestone $25,000 – $49,999

Andrews Hooper & Pavlik PLC Dean & Margaret Arbour Donald J. & Liana Bachand Bay Area Marine Dealers Bernard & Barbro Foundation Janet M. Botz ’74 & Tom Lippert Gary & Merry Jo Brandimore Braun Kendrick, P.L.C. Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland Ryan S. ’08 & Amanda C. ’08 Carmona Estate of Frederick J. Chapin Citizens Banking Corporation Consumers Energy Foundation

Fred C. & Joyce Cook Thomas A. & Judith Donahue Dow Corning Corporation William J. & Julia Edwards Foundation Sally A. ’80,’87 & James N. Finzel Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant Hausbeck Pickle Company, Inc. Tim & Lori Hausbeck Todd James Herremans The Herrick Foundation Deborah & Al Huntley Thomas P. Kackmeister Betty & Bob* Keil Burnett S. & Beverly J. Kelly The Hon. & Mrs. Thomas L. Ludington David & Sharon McMath William F. McNally Family Foundation Robert W. & Nancy* ’76 Meadows Michigan Advanced Neurology Center Michigan Sugar Company and Its Growers Midland Center for the Arts Midland Cogeneration Venture MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland Terence & Carleen Moore Dr. & Mrs. Debasish Mridha James G. ’72, ’82 & Patricia ’80 Muladore Alan W. & Jean Ott William H. Parth Trust Ranger Tool & Die Company Employees of Saginaw Bay Underwriters SVSU Student Association Melissa J. ’94 & Jim Seitz Russell H. & Maxine E. Smith Charitable Foundation Margaret C. Thompson Charitable Trust Gladys W. Tibbet Trust Walter & Carol Weinlander Weinlander Fitzhugh Wolverine Bank Jerome L. & Dianne Yantz Dr. Robert S.P. & Amy Yien Carolyn Zielinski

Presidents $10,000 – $24,999 AAUW – Bay City Branch Amerisure Insurance

Amsted Industries Foundation Jane M. Anderson ’86 Stephen Anderson Shiv K. Arora William C. Bauman, Jr. Bay Area Community Foundation Russ ’91 & Deb ’89 Beaubien Mr. & Mrs. Curtis R. Berger Irene J. Beshgetoor Gary L. ’71 & Karen Bethune Lucille M. Beuthin Bierlein Companies Foundation Thomas B. ’86 & Wendy S. ’89 Bird Diane & Jerry Boehm Joni Boye-Beaman Hugo E. “Ted,” Jr. & Ruth Braun Stuart L. & Roberta Bridge ’77 Bush Elizabeth Butterworth Trust Barbara J. Byron ’84 Chase Basil A. & Margaret A. Clark Nancy Colwell Comerica Bank Construction Financial Management Association John & Anne Coursey Tim S. & Susan L. ’85, ’06 Crane Robert J. & Kathryn B. Crozier Richard J. & Margaret ’76 Darger Christine & Norm Davis Gerald & Florence Decker John A. & Sally A. Decker The Herbert & Junia Doan Family Foundation Lin & Phae Dorman James P. ’76, ’85 & Cheryl Dwyer George W. & Judy Eastland Barbara Ewend Michael ’79 & Gina Finney Ralph J. & Marilyn G. ’81 Frahm Mr. & Mrs. Carl M. Fredericks David & Claudia Fry Garber Management Group The George Fund Don & Valerie Gill, Jr. James S. & Carol Goetz Dr. Berner J. & Annette Gorden Drs. Ravindra & Rashmi Goyal Valerie A. Guttowsky ’89

Heinz & Marlis Haller Eugene & Mary Pat Hamilton James D. & Carole* Head Mary A. Hedberg Bob & Joyce Hetzler The F.P. Horak Company, Inc. Mrs. Gerald Hornsby August & Jamie Hurt IBEW/NECA Saginaw Labor Management Cooperation Committee Ironworkers Local 25 James ’84 & Trish Jaime Dr. A. Kakarla-Maganti John M. ’73 & Nancy Kunitzer Dr. Guy M., Jr. & Trevor Lee Sara Margaret Leki Trust Liberty Mutual Robert W. ’81 & Jill M. ’81 Loftus The Thomas L. Ludington Foundation The Hon. Maryann Mahaffey James V. ’78 & Mary Beth Mahoney Mahar Tool Supply Co., Inc. McMath Masonry, Inc. Means Industries, Inc. Memorial Presbyterian Church Michigan Council on Economic Education James L. & Barbara L.* Mitchell National Association of Purchasing Management Thomas J. Nellenbach ’90 Nexteer Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation Richard M. ’70 & Mrs. Julie McCann O’Connor Mrs. Dorothea O’Laughlin Patricia Orr Oscar P. & Louise H. Osthelder Advisory Fund Michael D. & Noreen Parker David A. ’79 & Lori Pendleton The Pepsi Bottling Group, Saginaw, Mich.

Robert J. & Susan Piesko Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 85 Dr. Frank P. & Jean Popoff Progressive Dynamics, Inc. George & Lynn Puia

Pumford Construction Inc. Mildred P. Putnam Carlos & Jean ’95, ’98 Ramet Walt & Cookie ’80, ’00 Rathkamp Rehmann John M. & Barbara Roberts Edward & Elyse Rogers Tim & Sharon Rudey Thomas & Hilda Rush Saginaw Labor Management Cooperation Committee Saginaw Valley Adjusters Association Grant A. & Janice* Schaefer Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 Lawrence H. & Linda L. Sims Edwin W. & Suzanne Skrelunas Gerald I. ’95 & Olena Smith Herbert III & Kathryn Curtiss ’82, ’00 Spence Mrs. Irene M. Kinsey Stare David H. & Nancy Swenson Thelen Auto Group Richard P. & Sue A. ’86 Thompson Drs. Odail & Mamie Thorns TR Sales & Marketing LLC Alice E. Turner Memorial Trust United Steelworkers of America Local 12075 Valley Gear & Machine, Inc. Valley State Employees Credit Union Joseph A. ’76, ’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl Robert H. & Marianne Walpole Mr. Dirk B. Waltz, Sr. Clay & Mary Jo Warner Marguerite R. Warner Tom & Margaret Watson Donald* & Barbara* Weyenberg Rajkumari Mondol Wiener ’73 Wirt Family Foundation Wolgast Corporation Jerry A. & Marcena Woodcock Joyce K. Woods C. Bagley Wright * Dr. & Mrs. Gene C.H. Yang Lloyd J.* & Judy Yeo Yeo Family Foundation

creating the future society

The Creating the Future Society acknowledges the following individuals who share in a unique vision for assisting SVSU and its students to reach new heights in the future Roberta “Bobbe” Allen* Goldie Barth Allyn*∆ Martha G. Arnold*∆ Dr. David E. Barker Katherine N. Bemetz*∆ Ruth M. Black*∆ Emma M. Block*∆ Elizabeth B. Butterworth* Richard L. Campsmith* Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona ∆ Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. ’82 Chadwick ∆ Dr. Frederick J. Chapin*∆ Charles B. & Susan M. Curtiss Kurt A. David Pamela J. Dempsey

Mr. & Mrs. James Doane ∆ Alma W. Gilmore Doud Estate of Terry Drake*∆ Mary Lou Ederer Dr. William G. Elliott† Leona M. Geyer*∆ Mr. Eldon L. & Vicky Graham Mr. William A. Groening, Jr.*∆ Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Horak ∆ B.J. ’77 & Laura Lamson Humphreys ∆ Patricia Schwartz Knoy Dr. Thomas Kullgren Nancy MacKenzie James G. ’72, ’82 & Patricia ’80 Muladore

James V. Nearing Betty E. Nusselt*∆ Patricia Orr Mr. Ernest E. Paulick ∆ Mrs. Donna Roberts ∆ Ed & Elyse Rogers Dr. Jack M. & Lila J. Ryder Ronald A. Schlicker* Maynard L. Smith*∆ Mr. Martin H. Stark ∆ Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito ∆ Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Wendland*∆ Dr. G. James Williams*∆ Mr. & Mrs. Jerry A. Woodcock ∆

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

* = Deceased ∆ Charter Members (Individuals who informed the SVSU Foundation prior to December 31, 2008, about their planned gift)

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 73

annual gift clubs

Recognizing those who made a gift to svsu between january 1 and december 31, 2011

Advocates Club $5,000 and above

1st State Bank Roberta “Bobbe” Allen* Robert & Maggie Allesee Alloy Construction, Inc. Amerisure Insurance Frank N. Andersen Foundation Bank of America Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. William C. Bauman, Jr. Bierlein Companies Foundation Bierlein Companies, Inc Thomas B. ’86 & Wendy S. ’89 Bird Richard & Ann ’79 Blazejewski Diane & Jerry Boehm Jan Botz ’74 & Tom Lippert, Jr. Arnold & Gertrude Boutell Memorial Fund – Administered by CB Wealth Management Gary & Merry Jo Brandimore Braun Kendrick Buffalo Wild Wings Stuart L. & Roberta Bridge ’77 Bush Dr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Brown Paul Brown Fred C. Cook Alma W. Gilmore Doud The Dow Chemical Company Draper Chevrolet, Dodge & Toyota E. Malcolm Field, M.D. Mary Lou Ederer William J. & Julia M. Edwards Foundation Fabiano Brothers, Inc. Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn, Inc. Marshall M. Fredericks Foundation Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Eric R. & Cynthia F. Gilbertson Glastender, Inc. Graff Chevrolet Eldon L. & Vicky Graham Todd James Herremans Independent Bank James ’84 & Trish Jaime William C. & Lori Jurgens Thomas P. Kackmeister The Kantzler Foundation Mahar Tool Supply Co., Inc. Robert Maurovich & Nancy Warner Meijer, Inc. Midland Area Community Foundation Rhea E. Miller Trust Terence & Carleen Moore Oscar P. & Louise H. Osthelder Advisory Fund William H. Parth Trust PNC Financial Services Group Rowleys Wholesale May Mitchell Royal Foundation Maynard L. Smith Trust St. Mary’s of Michigan Mr. & Mrs. William W. Stange Martin H. Stark State Farm Insurance Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Morrie & Julie Stevens The Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations Robert J. & Bobbi Vitito William P. & Susan H. Vititoe Charitable Foundation Robert E. Wendland* Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation Wings Twenty, Inc.

Robert Wintermyer Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative Yeo Family Foundation

Dean’s Club $1,000 – $4,999

AAUW - Bay City Branch AAUW - Saginaw Branch David J. ’83 & Kathleen M. ’89 Abbs Melvyn K. ’91 & Myrna ’82 Adelman Akbar Waqf Foundation, Inc. Dr. Waheed Akbar, MD Allen E. & Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation Amsted Industries Foundation Jane M. Anderson ’86 Apple Mountain Dean & Margaret Arbour Arbour Inc. Roselyn D. Argyle ’66 A & D Home Health Care, Inc. Assured Financial Advisors, L.L.C. Auburn Family Eyecare B Schultz & J Hansen Memorial Shirley & Clyde Babcock Donald J. & Liana Bachand Ernie P. Balcueva MD PC Dr. David E. Barker Bay Regional Medical Center Mr. & Mrs. Curtis R. Berger Mrs. Irene J. Beshgetoor Andrew J. ’87 & Andrea M. Bethune Etcyl & Ruth Blair Joni Boye-Beaman Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland Johnny Burke Children’s Foundation Canton Sports Co. Winfred L. & Mary L. Case Chemical Bank Citizens Bank - Saginaw Basil A. & Margaret Ann Clark Nancy Colwell Consumers Energy Anne & John Coursey Covenant HealthCare Tim S. & Susan L. ’85, ’06 Crane Robert J. Crozier Datatel Christine & Norm Davis R. Matt & Kathleen Davis John A. & Sally A. Decker P.J. Dempsey Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Clayton L. & Ann Dickey DML Management Inc. Ilmars ’78 & Margaret J. Dobulis Thomas A. & Judith Donahue Lin & Phae Dorman Dr. Clifford & Juanita ’04 Dorne Larry D. ’00 & Helen Dotson Dunganstown Dairy James P. ’76, ’85 & Cheryl L. Dwyer, Jr. George W. & Judy Eastland, Jr. Roselynn Ederer John ’81 & Susie B. Emond Catherine D. Engel Steven K. ’04 & Maureen C. ’98 Engel Barbara Ewend Linda J. Farynk Justin M. Findlay ’07 Michael ’79 & Gina Finney Sally A. ’80, ’87 & James N. Finzel Fordney Club Rick A. Franz ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Carl M. Fredericks

74 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

David & Mary Ann Gallina Dave & Vivian Gamez Garber Management Group Gardey Financial Advisors General Motors Foundation Ruth R. Glancy Calvin & Marilyn Goeders Gail A. Goestenkors ’85 Jonathon A. Gould ’03 Drs. Ravindra & Rashmi Goyal John & Dolores Guettler Valerie A. Guttowsky ’89 Heinz & Marlis Haller Michael & Debra Hayes James D. Head HealthPlus Health Source Mary A. Hedberg Bob & Joyce Hetzler Hill Family Music Scholarship Drew E. & Sara R. ’96 Hinderer Dawn G. ’80 & Dennis S. Hoeg Mark Hooper Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Horak The F.P. Horak Company, Inc. Dorothy Hornsby Deborah & Al Huntley SC Johnson Jeffery ’94 & Jennifer ’96 Jozwiak The Jury Foundation Burnett S. & Beverly J. Kelly David & Patricia Kepler Dr. Judith B. Kerman David V. ’79 & Cindy Kowalski John M. ’73 & Nancy Kunitzer Edward R. & Kathy R. ’81 Langenburg Dr. Guy M. , Jr. & Trevor Lee Sara Margaret Leki Trust The Ludington Family Foundation Michael ’99, ’08 & Megan ’08 Major The Jack and Joanne Martin Charitable Foundation Ruvell II ’06 & Michelle ’02 Martin Thomas M. & Virginia K. Marx Means Industries, Inc. Memorial Presbyterian Church Michigan Advanced Neurology Center Michigan Pipe & Valve Dr. James L. Mitchell Drs. John & Gretchen Mooningham James G. ’72, ’82 & Patricia ’80 Muladore Thomas J. Nellenbach ’90 Penny L. Nickle ’90 Richard M. ’70 & Julie McCann O’Connor Mrs. Dorothea O’Laughlin Patricia Orr Alan W. & Jean Ott Parisville Dairy, LLC Mrs. Mary Suzanne Parson Dr. Frank P. & Jean Popoff Dan & Pam Prevo Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation George & Lynn Puia Pumford Construction Inc. Mildred P. Putnam Carlos & Jean ’95, ’98 Ramet Rehmann Lanny Robbins John M. & Barbara Roberts Mark & Elizabeth A. Roe Robert J. Roy Jr. Vicki L. Rupp ’83 Saginaw Bay Underwriters

Dr. Shyamalendu & Priti ’82 Sarkar R.W. & Arleen Schrank Kevin J. ’92 & Rebecca ’02 Schultz Mark & Dorothy Shaw Sigma Pi Alumni Association of Saginaw Ed & Suzanne Skrelunas Jeffrey & Laura Smith Society of Manufacturing Engineers Spence Brothers The Standing Company Irene M. Kinsey Stare James F. Stoddard, M.D. Mohammad Suleman Family Foundation SVSU Chemistry Club Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Talbot Ron Taylor Margaret C. Thompson Trust Drs. Odail & Mamie Thorns Dr. Henrie Treadwell Michael T. Tribble ’87 United Steelworkers of America Local 12075 Valley State Employees Credit Union Chris & Donna VanSteenhouse Joseph ’76, ’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl Dean & Suzi Waldie Tom and Margaret Watson Joan Watts Weinlander Fitzhugh Dorie & Mike Wenglikowski Gerrit L. ’94 & Carolyn Wierda Michael J. ’97 & Bridget Windy Women’s Philanthropy Donor Advised Fund Robert D. ’97 & Beth Wood Jerry A. & Marcena C. Woodcock Yeo & Yeo P.C. CPAs and Business Consultants Kevin J. ’78 & Jeanne A. ’80, ’88 Zuchnik

Valley Club $500 – $999

Abbs Retirement Planning Advisors Mr. & Mrs. Lambert E. Althaver Altrusa International of Saginaw Amigo Mobility International ARAMARK Martin Arford ATI Group Rev. Roosevelt & Nurame Austin Auto-Owners Insurance Group Drs. Ronald & Sussan Bays Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Berry Patricia F. Bierlein Thomas Bingham David & Janalou Blecke Robert R. ’77 & Susan J. Bloenk J.J. ’06 & Jenn ’03 Boehm Frederick J. ’93 & Lynn R. ’93 Booms Tim & Beth Boutell Paul Bowman ’71 Greg & Ann Branch Brandle Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Gary V. ’93 & Susan M. ’93, ’97 Brasseur Karl ’81 & Linda Briggs Joseph J. Bronz Karen Brown-Fackler & David Fackler John M. Buday, M.D. Robert G. and Andrea Burditt Richard Campsmith Trust Mary Cavanaugh Robert E. ’82 & Cynthia A. Chadwick II Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. Dr. Hsuan Shen Chen Civil Engineering Consultants

Margaret E. Clark Thomas W. & Joanne Cline Coach’s Catastrophe Cleaning & Restoration Services Ann & James Coburn-Collins Jim Collins Crooked Creek Investment Company Richard & Marilyn Cross Charles B. & Susan Curtiss David A. Pendleton Paul II & Janet Dean Anthony Dizon Dobson Healthcare Services, Inc. Michael W. Ducharme ’81 Daniel P. ’77 & Jean Dwyer Eley Funderal Homes, Inc. James E. Eley Emil Rummel Agency, Inc. Mike Esposito Euclid Automotive Supply Inc. James & Kelly Fabiano Michael L. ’68, ’77 & Janet K. ’77 Faerber Farm Bureau Insurance of Bridgeport Cathy & Andrew Ferguson James E. ’73 & Nancy Florczak Pamela R. ’87 & Robert J. Forbus Odette Foster-Yanka Suki Fredericks William A. Freeman ’82 Raymond Gage Dominick & Edith Gagliardi Lisa Galonska & Lanny Call, Jr. Michael & Cassie Gambrell Don, Jr. & Valerie Gill Manuel C. Gonzalez II ’00 Charles and Janet Goss Brad ’74 & Karen J. ’79 Gougeon Great Lakes Bay Hispanic Leadership Institute Michele D. Gunkelman ’93 Hamilton Electric Co. Eugene J. & Mary Pat Hamilton James & Carolyn M. ’88 Hammis Bruce A. ’84 & Hollee A. ’97 Hart Hausbeck Pickle Company, Inc. Barbara G. Heller R.C. Hendrick & Son, Inc. Herbert & Vanessa Herd Jack & Jan Higgins Amy & Jan Hlavacek Stephen L. & Leanne W. Hocquard Nancy J. ’83 & Thomas Hollerback Paul ’84 & Connie Holyszko Howard Structural Steel, Inc. Jacoby Consulting, LLC JNL Associates L.L.C. James R. Johnson Dale Jurek Just For Kids Michael G. ’73 & Nancy S. Kasperski Shelley Kazmierski Janna M. Kern ’94 Larry & Lora King Kluck Nursery, Inc. Georgia L. Knapp ’88 Rhonda Kuehn ’77, ’82 Labadie Auto Company Thomas Lane & Janis Landry-Lane D. Brian & Trish Law Dr. Douglas & Marguerite Leng Terrance ’81 & Carmen T. ’91 Lerash Averetta E. Lewis ’79, ’85 John & Judy Lore Richard H. Lyon ’89 MacDonald Broadcasting Co. Wayne & Nancy Mackie

Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation

Continues Legacy of Research

A wheelchair-accessible merry-goround. Zebra mussel research. Historical murals in Saginaw. Performances with the National Wind Ensemble in New York City. A beautification and literacy program at a Saginaw elementary school. Cancer research. HIV/AIDS prevention in Ghana.

These are just a few of the projects by SVSU students who have participated in the Student Research & Creativity Institute (SRCI). Thanks to a generous gift from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, future generations of SVSU students will be able to continue the legacy of research and creative pursuits that Herbert H. Dow embraced and promoted at The Dow Chemical Company.

In February, the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation made a $1 million gift to fund the SRCI endowment. In recognition of the gift, the SRCI has been renamed

the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Student Research & Creativity Institute.

Launched in the 2005-2006 academic year, the SRCI provides funding for outstanding work in the arts, humanities, sciences, professional disciplines, and community service. Since that inaugural year, the SRCI has funded nearly 70 original student projects. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply for SRCI grants, at a maximum of $10,000 per student. Funds are awarded in the fall and winter semesters.

“The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation is truly one of SVSU’s oldest and best friends,” commented SVSU president, Eric Gilbertson. “Its support over the years has shaped and improved the university in quite extraordinary ways.

This is yet another of those.”

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 75

James M. ’82 & Amie Maher Charles & Mary Sue Markey Janet Groening Marsh Dr. Mark W. McCartney Thomas E. ’71 & Kathy McIntyre Anne M. McMahon ’95 Mid Michigan Section SAE Dr. Merlyn Mondol Brian & Geralyn Monfils Morley Foundation Paul B. Murray ’75 Nicholas G. Paron, M.D.P.C. Joshua ’01 & Christy ’00, ’05 Ode Jennifer ’00, ’04 & Joshua ’07 Pahl June L. Pastor Dr. Ricardo J. Pastor Paul M Schmidt, DDS, PC Ernest E. Paulick Payne, Broder & Fossee, P.C. David A. ’79 & Lori A. Pendleton People To People Dr. & Mrs. Marc H. Peretz Peter Basso Associates, Inc. Gerald L. Peterson Linda K. Peterson Ronald E. Portwine ’07 Mark & Ashley Potts Professional Medical Billing Ltd., Inc. Anthony F. & Jo Ellen Provenzano Matthew & Dawn Pumford Quality Pool Supply Co. Dr. & Mrs. K. K. Ravindran Lois Ann Reed Cherie A. ’84 & Walter H. ’84 Reynolds Robert Kidd Gallery Inc. Robinson Industries, Inc. Dr. Janet K. Robinson Edward & Elyse Rogers Thomas & Hilda Rush Rose A. San Miguel ’95 Schaefer & Bierlein, Inc. Deborah ’01, ’02 & David Schneider Lynda ’79 & Paul Schoelles Schoelles Enterprises Jeffrey M. ’82 & Weijing Jiang Schulz Kenneth & Cheryl Seyuin Steven W. & Michele Sherlock Shinners & Cook, P.C. Stephanie M. Sieggreen ’97 Debwin W. Simon ’89, ’00 Larry Slasinski ’75 Frankie & Jill Smith II Herbert III & Kathryn Curtiss ’82, ’00 Spence State Farm Companies Foundation Sugar Construction Inc. SVSU Faculty Association Jason ’97, ’04 & Amy ’03 Swackhamer Andrew Swihart The Tancor Corporation Joseph J. & Linda M. Todey Ronald E. ’01 & Kathleen A.Trepkowski Ryan ’09 & Krista ’05 Trevithick Edward A. Valenzuela Joyce M. Van Ochten ’74 Vantage Plastics Jonathan S. Van Tol ’92 David ’80 & Vicki Webb Weinlander Fitzhugh & Schairer Foundation, Inc. Rick & Sara Welzein James E. & Patricia Whaley

Wickson Link Memorial Foundation Gregory & Gloria Wise Matthew D. Woodbury ’04 Dr. Charlotte & Bing Yang York Repair Inc. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth Jeff & Barb Ziel

University Club $200 – $499

Gerald & Pamela Addison Gary and Barbara Adelman Craig T. Aimar ’01, ’08 Steve & Ellen Albrecht Laurie J. ’79 & Michael Allison Ronald & Helen Amy Claudia J. Anderson ’82 Stephen Anderson ’73 Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC Branden Arsenault Dr. Cyrus P. Aryana ASME Saginaw Valley Section Victor H. Aviles ’84, ’85 Christian Babini David & June Bailey Adam & Sarah K. ’06 Ball Kurt W. ’87 & Heather R. ’99 Ballien Brett E. Baranek, ’02 Peter Brian Barry Dorothy J. Baume ’75 Bay Eye Care Center, P.C. James A. Beal Bear’s Steam Carpet Cleaning Russ ’91 & Deb ’89 Beaubien Phyllis L. Beehr ’73 James W. Bernthal Timothy ’81 & Dorothy ’72 Bever Beyer Roofing Company, Inc. Dr. Anirudha & Vidya Bhandiwad Mike & Kathy Bierlein Terry & Beth Bigelow Dr. Deborah Ramirez Bishop Megan ’04, ’10 & Kevin ’04 Biskup J. Thomas ’76 & Kerrie J. Blackney Bloomfield Hills Country Club Martina Boda ’88 Warren D. ’75 & Anna Booms James & Megan Bowers Robert & Sarah Braddock Ellis N. & Jeanette Brandt Hugo E. “Ted” Jr. & Ruth Braun Kathryn J. Braun ’73, ’80 Taylor A. Braun Dr. Robert G. Bridge Jo ’85 & Tim ’02 Brownlie Gerald & Lynda Bruce Dennis H. ’79 & Brenda L. Buckler Vincent & Cathy Buggia Richard B. Bukowski ’82 Brett Burdick Jennifer (Murlick) ’96 & Stephen Burk Tim & Cindy Burke Morley N. Burns Patrick & Patricia Campbell Cardinal Corners, LLC Jillian ’03 & Shaun Carter Vicente ’75 & Karla R. Castellanos Kathleen Chantaca Charlick, Springstead & Wilson Dental Associates, PC Plammoottil Cherian Andrew & Jennifer Chubb

76 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

William Collins Comerica Bank Christopher & Pamela Confaloni Dr. & Mrs. David J. Conrad Ruth L. Copp ’98 Jeff Coupie Bryan ’06 & Kelly ’09 Crainer JoAnn Crary Brian L. Crimmins Lee ’06 & Kimberly ’03, ’07, ’10 Cruppenink H. Eric & Eileen Curtis Chuck & Nancy Cusick Danimar Holdings Inc Davidson Breen & Doud PC Cathy Davis Hepsie H. ’87 & Ronald L. Davis Dean Arbour Ford-Jeep Linda Deguise ’74 Rolland R. DeJohn ’70 Kurt & Jeny Deming John P. Deterding ’93 Fred & Sally Dickinson Daniel J. Dijak ’78 James & Linda Doane James & Loa Dobrosky Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Dow Corning Corporation Florence E. Dyste Scott Eisenga Robert ’75 & Ruth H. Ensze Steven Erickson & Krista Srodes Marlene Erla ’75 Charles Fahlgren & Kay Harley Mary Ann Fairbanks Robert & Megan Farrell Arthur ’99 & Roberta Fierros Daniel ’71 & Linda A. ’89 Filsinger First Congregational Church Of Saginaw Caroline Fisher Margaret M. Flatt Robert M. Fleming Jeffrey M. Florczak ’85 Denis & Pat Fodrocy Dennis L. ’73 & Diane Foley Thomas & Gail Ford Dr. Arthur & Judith Frock Holly S. Furlo ’01 Eric Gardner Gardner, Provenzano, Schauman & Thomas, PC, CPA Karen Gehrls Seymour and Linda Geiersbach Seth F. ’03 & Dorothy Gilbertson Paul S. Gill Christopher & Sally Giroux The Goad Foundation Dr. Berner J. & Annette Gorden Gougeon Brothers Lois K. Graham ’71 Bradley Gray Great Lakes Loons Earl B. ’75 & Kristen E. ’84, ’93 Gregory Bruce M. & Judy Groom Mark T. Guimond ’81 John D. Hall Roger D. ’90 & Joyce Halstead John O. Hamilton ’87 Louis E. & Vera Hanisko Carol Hansen Douglas E. & Patricia M. ’92 Hansen Michael & Joan Hansen

Gregory A. Hanson ’10 Fred T. Harring ’84 Don & Jane Harris Faye M. Harrison Dr. Phyllis G. Hastings & Rev. Robert Hastings James A. Hayes Alan & Carole Hemminger Marie L. Hendrick Pamela M. Hendrick ’77 Frederic G. Hernandez Dr. Gladys Hernandez Rolando ’77 & Ana Hidalgo Sherry L. Hill ’81 Barron & Eve Hirsch Roger & Gail Hitchcock Jeffrey & Lora Hogan Clark ’71 & Ruth ’79 Howell Mr. & Mrs. Charles Huang Christopher R. Hudson ’05 Patrick & Joan Hughes Yvonne Hughes James A. Hummel Sarah Humphreys & Lawrence Mason John & Jeanette Hunt Elaine T. Hunyadi ’04 Dawn M. Iseler ’02 Innovative Communications Dr. M. Yousef Jabbari Harold Jacobs Dr. Martin & Ruth Jaffe Dr. Joseph Jaksa ’02 Gary ’88 & Linda Janowiak Randy Jensen John Davis Builders David D. Johnson ’84 P. Scott & Kelly Johnson Bonita K. ’83, ’86 & Lee A. Johnston Donald & Melinda Johnston Donald & Margaret Johnston Joseph A. Reitz CPA, PLC Eve L. ’92 & Martin Kaltz Jim & Emilie Kanitz Dr. K. P. & Mrs. L. Karunakaran Bruce Kemmer Kristen M. Kemmer ’10 Kathy Kendall Thomas M. Kennedy ’75 Lawrence J. & Lisa Kickham Roger & Laurie Kimes Kathleen A. Kinasz ’92 Sue A. Kirchman ’87, ’93 Marjorie Wymore Klashak James E. Klemish Charles E. Klocke Dr. & Mrs. William M. Klykylo Kelly M. Knight Richard & Marilyn Y. ’81 Knight Jeremy Knous Mik Koleff Donald J. ’85 & Carol E. ’86 Kolesar James ’73 & Rita A. ’89 Kometh Mary B. ’87 & Herbert Kops John & Barbara ’00 Kosanovich Mary ’08 & Dale Kowaleski Mr. & Mrs. Richard Krafft, Jr. Michael Jr. & Patricia Kremin Larry & Peggy Krupa Laura J. Kukla ’98 Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren Ronald & Tara Kutchey Chad E. Lackowski ’05

Lake Huron Credit Union Lakeview Financial Group LLC Evans B. Lalas ’82 Estelle Lamb Robert & Sheryl Lane Gayle J. ’86 & Alec Laorr Medley A. Larkin Bonnie J. Larson Bently J. Laser ’82 Karen Lawrence-Webster & Michael Webster Kenneth LeCureux Richard & Mary Beth ’02 Leininger Dr. Jonathan Leonard & Ms. Sally Shepardson Jeff Lester Mr. & Mrs. Jack Leuenberger Jack’s Tree Service, Inc. Barbara Mahar Lincoln Timothy L. Lipan ’74 Frank & Vicky List Anne H. Livingston ’06 Susan E. & Richard Lixey David & Roxanne Lockwood Darleen M. Loef ’88 Mary A. London ’93 Roger A. Lonsway ’81 Chris Looney & Christie ’83 LozenLooney Duane & Theresa M. ’84 Lowe Dr. Gerald & Margaret Luczak Hon. & Mrs. Thomas Ludington Thomas R. & Patricia L. ’99 Luplow Helene & William Lusa Terry J. ’85 & Linda Lutz Alex & Joyce MacGregor Francis M. MacMillan Gerald & Arlene Maczik Mr. Joseph & Dr. Kristen Madison Dr. Enayat H. Mahajerin Elizabeth ’74 & Thomas A. Mahank William F. Malinak Gregory J. Mallek ’04 James A. ’88 & Janice Manston William & Darlene Mantle Shawnette Markey ’99 Bradley W. Mason ’99 Massobrio Precision Products Mrs. Helen Mastromarco Mark R. Mathewson, Jr. ’84 Eric ’03 & Jennifer Matoy Marlene Mauch Barbara W. McLennan David & Sharon McMath Robert W. Meadows Dr. Albert & Anne Menard III Ron & Teri Merbler Guy D. ’82 & Janice Merriam Todd Meyers Cheryl L. ’89 & Michael ’96 Michalski Michigan CardioVascular Institute Michigan Green Cabs LLC Michigan Sports Unlimited, Inc. Midland Community Tennis Center Sharon Miller & Craig Delaney Marsha Millikin Mobile Medical Response, Inc. Dominic & Pamela Monastiere Richard D. & Patricia A. ’86 Mosier Brian Mossner ’07 Guy T. & Jane Moulthrop Timothy ’05 & Rebecca Moxie

Recent Endowments The Boice and Jean Bird Endowed Engineering Scholarship The Ruth (Zappa) Bridge SVSU Endowed Scholarship for Nursing The Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship The Charles B. and Susan M. Curtiss Endowed Scholarship The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Student Research & Creativity Institute Military Student Scholarship

Michael J. ’85 & Elizabeth A. ’84 Mueller Mueller’s Valley View Farms William J. ’83, ’92 & Geralynn Mulders David R. ’74 & Vickie Murray Milton C. ’71 & Jean B. Murray Thomas H. & Connie J. ’85 Mutton Nate Palazzolo Carpentry Co NBS Mary M. Neely Joyce and Bill Nelson, Jr. John G. Nivison Rev. Patrick C. O’Connor Pamela A. O’Farrell ’79, ’87 Michael & Heather O’Hearn Eleanor Olson Donald L. Padgett ’85 Dr. Zhidong Pan Dr. Sunil P. & Jayanits Pandit Debora M. Parmer ’84 Kim & Ann Pavlik Richard & Barbara Payne Kenneth and Regina Pederson Laura Pei Kathleen L. Pelkki Charles & Veronica Pelzer Fred A. ’00 & Jennifer ’04 Pennell Matt & Mary Ann Peterson Scott ’85 & Carrie (Bartle) ’85 Peterson Sherry & Melvin Pfenninger Robert J. & Susan Piesko Barbara ’98 & Bruce Place Angela & Justin Pohl Barbara J. Polega ’84 G. Gregory Poulos ’84 Dr. Robert L. & Terry Pratt, Jr. James O. Proctor Giacamo ’77 & Lynne E. Provenzano Donald F. Pussehl, Jr. ’85 Trevor B. Quenneville ’10 Marie J. Rabideau ’92, ’97 Don & Karen Rauschenberger Remer Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Ed & Shelly A. Reminder Dr. Thomas J. & Pamela Renna Matthew Reno ’93 Rex Micro Technologies, Inc. Monica B. Reyes ’88 Andrew & Karen Richards Robert & Jean Richardson, Jr. Mark & Etta Rieffel Larry & Francie Rifkin Mary H. Roberts Kenneth & Toby Robertson David H. ’70 & Rae Ann Roche III Frank & Kristie Roller Jeffery T. Roscoe ’78 E. Lawrence & Verna Rosenberg Dr. Frederick C. & Beth Rosin Tim ’95 & Jodi Rousse Elizabeth Rousseau Joseph Rousseau Maureen K. Roy Michael R. ’77 & Lisa J. Rozewski

Kenneth G. ’90 & Ann M. Roznowski Gary & Kathy Rummel Randall R. and Jean Rupp Jennifer Rushton Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club Michael D. Salowitz ’97 Tom & Deana Sanchez Sans Serif, Inc. Elinor Saunders Harold Saunders John & Marie Savage Ken & Rosemary Schindler Karl Schmidt George & Elaine Schnepf Elaine G. Schwanbeck Connie J. Schweitzer ’98, ’03 Bruce & Karyl Scorsone F. Peter Secor ’75 Mark H. Seward Dr. Samuel H. & Patricia A. ’71 Shaheen Sherman & Associates Farmers Insurance Group Marian Shih Carol Short Lawrence H. & Linda L. Sims Emerson Sitts Jason M. Slattery ’99 Michael Smed Brian R. Smith Katherine A. ’80 & Burris R. Smith Craig A. ’86, ’00 & Jill K. Snook Leslie Snyder Robert F. & Susan A. Sonntag Dr. Carrie Sorensen Rachel (Florence) ’07 & James ’09 Spaetzel Herbert A., Jr. & Mary Spence Robert S., Jr. & Jane Spence Robert A. Spurling ’85 Krista M. Srodes ’95 Donald Stadnika Edward Stapish State Farm Insurance Companies Joe & Glennda J. ’87 Stephens Pamela ’91 & Douglas Stevens Gene R. Steward James & Phyllis Still Chris M. ’82 & Susan Streeter Margaret Strickland Gerald K. & Kathryn J. Stuart James R. Suchodolski Clifford C. ’87 & Karen A. Suing Brad S. Sundholm ’05 Janet D. Symons ’83 Eugene & Lorie Talaga Judy L. Taylor Nicholas J. Taylor ’03, ’07 Taylor Trophy and Awards Sue Teasdle Kelly Terwillegar James E. & Francine Thews Beata Thierry

The William H. Parth Cardinal Formula Racing Endowment The David A. Roy Memorial Scholarship The Jack M. and Lila J. Ryder Endowed Scholarship SVSU Endowment for Performing Arts The Vitito Global Leadership Institute Endowment The Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Chair in Nursing

Lowell & Judith Thomas Lowell S. ’69 & Jane Thomas Allen ’74 & Gloria Thorsby Leslie D. & Marion Tincknell Julie A. Tolfree ’91 Deborah A. Tomich ’94 Tri-Star Trust Bank Robert C. Trumble ’91 Turn One Gregory J. & Shelley Turner Twin Bridges Golf Course Inc. Karen H. Uebler ’85 Betty Ujevich Shelly ’88 & Mark ’84 Umphrey United Steelworkers of America Local 12934 Universal Air Inc Universal Roofing, Inc. Jenee and Christian Velasquez James E. Vervoort Ryan W. Waier ’05 Tim & Brigitte Walega Craig W. Walker Daniel D. Warner Norma Washabaugh Mike & Cindy Watson Paul & Jennifer Watson Alan & Shirley Wazny Thomas & Barbara Weadock Dr. David R. & Carol Ann Weaver Laverne N. Weber ’79 Richard Wellman Laurel Welsh & Tim Welsh Michelle Wenglikowski Shelley L. Weslock ’85 Edwin D. & Jill L. ’79 Wetmore J. Richard & Gloria Wharton Marilyn L. Wheaton & Paul E. Duffy Wildfire Credit Union Cynthia & Michael Wiegand Jeffrey D. Williamson John & Carmen Willman Leola Wilson Laura B. Winkel ’02 Kirk & Mary Ann Winnega Wobig Construction Company Inc. James L. & Therese Wolohan Dr. Michael J. & Marcia J. Wolohan Sharon L. Wolohan Richard Wolschlager ’93 Women In Leadership Mid-Michigan Joyce K. Woods Dr. Jerry Wright ’75 Stephen & Beverly Yanca Jerome L. & Dianne Yantz Laura Yost Janet K. ’73 & Kenneth Young Drew R. ’85 & Tracy L. Zehnder Carol & George Zimmermann Zito Construction Co David M. ’73 & Kenna S. Zorn

Century Club $100 – $199

Mohammad Ahadi Dr. & Mrs. Syed S. Akhtar Jill M. Allardyce ’06 American Excavators, Inc. Dr. Arthur G. Andrewes Mr. & Mrs. James H. Andrews Carrie L. Appold ’90 Gary R. Apsey, PhD Timothy S. Ashley ’09 Norman R. Baczkiewicz ’74 Tammi L. ’94 Bakos Cynthia I. ’92 & Timothy Bala Baldwin Golf Academy Paul Ballard Geoffrey M. Baltzer ’90 Eva Barker Tamara Barrientos Raymond F., Jr. ’91 & Karen Bartels Keath Bartynski ’03 Ann M. Bauman ’80 & Gary Johnson Bay City Foot Clinic P.C. Bay Special Care Hospital Paul* & Gail Beck Douglas A. Becker ’96 Harold ’86 & Doris J. Behmlander Mimi Bell ’80 Marcus ’04 & Anna ’02 Bennett Philip G. Bennett ’85 Ruth Ann Bergstein ’73 Tammy L. ’93 & David Bernier Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Bevirt Gary & Sally Billotti The Hon. & Mrs. Charles E. Binder Charles and Pamella B. Binder Marianne Bird Joseph A. ’83 & Lana Biskner BL Inc John Blanchard & Virginia Latimer Poppy L. & Kevin R. ’97 Blasch Rosaline Blumenau Boardwalk Fish and Chips Lori ’87, ’94 & Jeffrey ’94 Boensch Denis W. Boissonneault ’77, ’81 Andrew D. Booms ’99 Jamie & Andre Borrello Lina ’03 & Sami Boudiab Daniel G. & Patricia ’78 Bourdow George R.’74 & Helen K. Bousfield William & Sally Bowen Elizabeth E. Brenner William & Sylvia Bridge Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Brieden J. Randall Broadfoot ’71 Wayne N. ’92 & Lorene Bronner Edward J. Brosofski Audrey J. ’82 & Gary A. Brundirks Dr. Dennis J. Buda ’81 Elissa ’87 & John Budischak Jack & Leslie Bullo Jeff & Holli Burdick Timothy & Carrie Burns

Trish Burns Emmie Busch ’89, ’93 James & Kelly Busch Sandra Calamari Joan Calvert Myrna ’80 & John Cammin Dr. William & Joanne Cammin Campus Village Saginaw, LLC Mary L. Card ’86 Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona Stephen P. Carras Thomas D. Carter Guillermo C. Castanon ’89 Gerald Chapin Robert J. Cierzniewski Norma Gase Clack ’84 Dennis & Angie Clark Dr. LaCreta M. Clark Russell J. Clark ’98 Douglas & Cheryl Clarke Jack P. & Camille A. ’80 Cleveland Julie M. Coe ’08 James M. Coffin J. Lynnette M. Cooke ’88 Angela Corbeil Merlin Coty & Carol Hardy Douglas G. Cramer Bill & Karen Dalton Robert & Ilene Darbee Cheryl A. David Donald DeFord Kirk M. Degroat ’85 Bernard G. ’89 & Rose M. Delaney Dirk S. Denison Craig H. & Corrine C. ’95 Dill Lewis N. Dodak Craig & Joan Douglas Catherine A. Doyle Larry Drost Carol J. Duby ’84 Ryan C. Duckworth ’02 Martin Dumont Gary & Deborah Dunbar Michael J. Dunne ’86 Duro-Last Inc. Salvatore & Marcella Durso Timothy & Sandra Dust DVSport, Inc. Justin D. ’01 & Laura M. ’98 Ebel Louis G. Economou Noel M. Eichhorn ’74, ’80 Michael & Jane Eley Emcor, Inc. Tom & Patricia Emmenecker Envision Eye Care Arnold Erla Robert & Judy Estabrook Peter & Jill Ewend Heather Matula Farr ’00 & Patrick Farr Dr. Harry B. Farris Irene C. Ferry ’79 David N. & Sally R. ’78 Fickes D. Rich ’74 & Mary Ann Firebaugh

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 77

Ernest & Marjorie Flegenheimer Mark & Anne Flegenheimer Donald & Janice Fleming Richard & Marcia Foley Frederick & Betty Lou Foltz Jac & JoAnn ’93 Ford Kirk Forr Julie A. Foss Gilson & Patricia Foster Fox Glen Apartments & Fitness Club Terry Franz Mark ’78 & Laura Freed David & Claudia Fry Dolores Gallina Rick & Margaret Garlinghouse Jose ’89 & Rita Garza Daniel Gates Catherine A. Gatewood ’95 Wendy M. ’94 & Howard Gave Emerson D. Gilbert Dr. Jane Girdham & Michael Keenan Dr. Donald C. Goeckel & Dr. Dianne C. Weidner Gerardo C. Gonzalez ’75 Steve Good Lyndsay C. Gremel ’90 Archie M. Griffin James A. ’81, ’94 & Ann M. Griffiths Paul & Paula Grzenia Marie T. Guimond & David J. Tuskey David S. Guzman ’88 David M. & Jacqueline V. Hall Michael & Sheila Hanisko William Hartl Steven K. Hartman Larry & Ellen Hatcher Lawrence & Chris Hazen Daniel J. Heintz ’05 Scott ’80 & Vicki Heinz Mary Jane Heitkamp Gerald A. Hensler Kristina M. Hester ’85 Judy Hirschman Kasey ’09 & Ashley Hocquard Steven & Peggy Hoffa Michael J. ’92 & Jennifer L. Holliday Terry & Robin Holt Beckie L. Hoppe ’08 Gary E. ’87 & Joyce J. Hornbacher Orson & Judith Hornsby Randal S. ’82 & Judy M. ’80 Hostetler Frank L. & Katherine Hufnagel Kerie Hughes ’02 Michael Hughes Stephen ’82 & Sandra (Okoniewski) ’82 Hull John D. & Martha Humphreys Sherri M. Hurd Michael ’98 & Kelly Hurley Carl & Deanna Hurtig Darren C. Husse ’07 Teruo T. ’85 & Simi Ishihara Margaret E. Jackson ’73, ’78 Jerry A. Jacques ’76 Mark & Judith Jaffe Michael ’75 & Mary Jo ’72 Jamrog James J. Jasienski Guy Matthew & Kelly Jeffrey Bonnie Johnson Matthew ’03 & Erica ’05 Johnson Mark & Becky Jones Norman & Maureen Jones Sean P. Joynt Dr. & Mrs. Jose Mari G. Jurado Danguole Jurgutis Michael Jury K & Y Manufacturing, Inc. Dr. David S. ’92 & Tonya S. Karpovich John C. ’04 Kava Allan & Beth Ann Kawiecki Kenneth L. Kearns ’04 MaryJo Kellogg-Bladecki ’03 & Larry Bladecki Mary ’74 & Steven Kelly Mr. & Mrs. James A. Kendall Susan Kenyon

Michael E. King ’08 Dorothy Kitts Kristen R. Klages ’98 Ned E. Kleinke ’81 Gust & Mary Kookootsedes Barbara Krohn Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Krzysiak Krzysiak’s House Restaurant Dennis ’90 & Susan Kula Kay Kulow Richard & Kathryn Kulow Wendy L. Lacourt ’90 William & Nancy Lamb Brad Lambert Gregory & Anna Largent Holly LaRose-Roenicke ’11 Michael W. Lasley ’84 and Lynn E. Lasley William C. & Linda P. Lauderbach Dennis Lazowski ’75 Tony & Danna Lechner Jack & Lisa Lehman David A. ’87,’94 & Lisa A. ’95 Lewis Richard & Debra Lively Cheryl A. ’85 and Arthur Loeffler Loftus & Associates Kathy L. Lopez ’78, ’88, ’00 Jeffrey Losee David H. ’72 & Kathryn C. ’72 Louks Michael W. ’83 & Betty J. Luce Stanley Mack III ’70 Timothy M. MacKay Nancy MacRae Robert Marande ’74 Dr. Michael Marcincuk ’87 & Susan Gotfried ’83, ’87 Janet I. Martineau Eugene R. Marve ’95 David T. & Jean M. Marx Timothy W. Mast Carrie M. Mattern ’03 Gerald and Charlotte Maxson Leif E. Maxwell ’00 Patrick ’74 & Joan M. McCoy Lowell & Beth McDonald Max McGee Mr. & Mrs. Patrick L. McGee Kenneth McQuiston Catherine McWatt Vivian J. Meredith ’86 Kelly A. ’89 & Thomas W. ’93 Merkle, Jr. Michigan Maintenance Management Inc. Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc Micron Precision Machining, Inc Dave & Ruth Ann Mikolajczak Stephen Miller David C. ’82 & Amy J. Mocny Joel P. Morbito Kathy Morley Richard A. ’84 & Margaret Morrow Larry & Gerry Moultine John Murray Kathleen ’08 & Patrick Murtha Nancy ’86 & Christopher Mushenski Andy ’98 & Mandy ’98 Mychek Ann (Natole) Turk ’88, ’93 & David Turk Rose Marie Nickodemus Elizabeth Niergarth ’77 Krystle ’05, ’10 & David ’05 Niewiadomski Eric & Wen Jie ’06 Nisula Kimberly A. (Hall) Norris ’89 Gene & Shirley Nuckolls Harold & Elizabeth Nutt Paul J. ’85 & Susan L. ’85 O’Connor E. Louis & Patricia Ognisanti Osentoski Farm Equipment, Inc. Paul Ozdzinski ’02 Michael D. Papenfuse Terry A. Paris James & Michele Parker Brian L. ’00 & Tonya M. ’99 Particka Roger J. Pasionek ’89 Alice M. Patterson ’91 Joyce E. Payne Thomas M. ’98 & Sandra J. Pepera Gwendolyn M. Perz ’71 Shelly ’94, ’10 & David ’94 Petoskey

78 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Jamie L. Pewinski ’99 Gwendolyn J. Phillips ’95 Michael ’86 & Lynne ’87 Pickell Joseph C. ’74 & Janet M. ’88 Plas Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 85 William Pressprich Dr. & Mrs. William R. Priest Priestap Financial LLC Meena Ramani Ramsey Funeral Home Inc. Lisa M. ’93 Rechtzigel & Ronald J. ’92 Kurlinski Allen & Shirley Redman Dr. Scott E. ’86 & Amy L. Redwantz J. J. & Constance ’76 Rehmann Melissa R. Reinert ’11 Patricia Rennert Janet M. Rentsch Nancy & F. Edward Rice Richard Eric Strain, O.D. Mrs. Carol M. Richardson Thomas A. Rinness ’88 Anne M. ’87, ’91 & Dennis Ritz Joseph A. Rizzo James W. Robbins ’81 Robert F. Sonntag, D.D.S. Marie A. Roberts Richard B. Roberts, Jr. ’00 Shirley M. Robinson ’91 Rockford Dental Elizabeth A. Rodriguiz ’81 Michelle K. Roemhild ’89 Rogers Athletic Company, Inc. Robert & Jane Rogers James D. & Vickie Roller Everett & Anne Roper Donald & Carolyn Roseberry Voisne & Barbara Ross Christopher T. Rupp Robert A. Ruppel ’89 Stacy L. Truemner ’02 James & Rose Ryan Dr. Jack M. & Lila J. Ryder Alexandria Rymal Rosalind Fredericks Rymal & Steven Rymal Saginaw Valley Rotary Club Patrick C. ’80 & Nancy A. ’84 Samolewski Derek M. Sapikowski ’04 Suzanne Savoy James H. Sawyer Nancy (Hatfield) Scales ’70 Cheryl Schaefer Mary Kay Schaeffer Diane G. Scharffe ’89 Marilyn K. Scheidemantel ’77 Christopher H. Schilling Christa Schmidt William Schmitt ’73 Skye & Diane Schneider Tom & Patricia Schomaker Ronald S. Schultheiss Deanna K. Schultz Keith ’86 & Sherry Schultz Dieter F. Schulz ’10 Daniel E. Sealey ’91 Dr. Kerry W. Segel James M. & Cynthia A. ’92 Shea Beverly J. Shute ’94 Susan M. Sikorski ’87 Tami & Jason Sivy David Skidmore Stephen W. Skillman ’94 Bryan T. Smiggen ’06 Marta L. Smith ’82 Traci L. Smith Jacob ’05 & Ashley Sopczynski Doug Spence Lydia L. & Thomas E. St. Aubin Starmaker Designs Mark F. Stephens ’93 Paul ’91 & Lynn Stephens Janet C. Sternberg ’81 Scott ’81 & Shirley Stewart Victoria M. Stewart ’97 Carol Stoll

Richard Stroebel Richard & Patricia Strowger Philip & Jessalyn Sturtz Gerald W. ’75 & Rebecca A. ’90 Survant Janet L. Swanson ’92 Al Szczepanski Tom and Melissa Szczepanski Thomas and Julie Tabor Tony Tallman Eleanor Taylor ’73 William & Sally Ten Eyck Kenneth M. ’70 & Nancy ’72 Tesauro Diane Hoover Thiers ’90, ’97 Marcia L. Thomas ’01 Melvin & Emily Thomas Melvin & Kimberly Thomas Diane Dufresne Thompson ’87 Mark D. ’82 & Diane L. ’91 Thompson Richard P. & Sue A. ’86 Thompson Thumb Cellular Elizabeth Tobias Joseph & Cyndi Torrence Perry Toyzan Trademark Commercial Group Jesse & Wendy Traschen Jean S. Treadway Kurt R. Troutman ’81 Janet R. & Joseph M. ’71 Turner Michael J. Turner ’87 Robert & Jennie Tuttle Gardner Umbarger Scott H. Urquhart ’08 Valpo Muffler, Inc. Thomas P. Van Hoof ’84, ’02 John R. Van Laan John & Constance Van Poppelen M. Don Van Steenkiste ’87 Jack and Gretchen Vanhoorelbeke Keith A. Villano ’01, ’08 Michael Villano ’01 James E. Volmering ’93 Dr. Richard L. & Dee Dee Wacksman Kay M. Wagner ’99, ’07 Nathan M. ’02 & Dana Wakefield Monica ’08 & Paul ’88 Walderzak Edward W. Walker William ’92 & Lisa Brewer Walraven John & Vicki Walter Dr. Mason Y. Wang Paul Warren Kimberly C. Wasik ’89 Joshua Webb Victor J. Weinstein Douglas P. Wendling ’96 Dale & Kathleen Wesp Sue E. West ’87 Karl J. Weyand, Jr. Vern Wheat Janet ’67 & Frank Whitley Barry & Sue Wiggins Jacqueline Willertz Matt Wilton Gregory ’90, ’06 & Gretchen ’95 Witherspoon Jill G. Witkowski ’98 Raymond C. & Cheryl A. Witt WNNCO Wohlfeil Hardware & Tools, Inc. David J. Wongso ’97 Susi Wongso ’83, ’85 Marion Wyatt Stuart H. Yntema LaDonna L. Young ’09 Darla A. Yurgaites Winfred C. Zacharias Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Ziarno Steven A. Zott ’81 Jeffrey W. Zulauf ’05

Tribute Giving In Honor of William R. Bowen Marilee Cramton B.J. Humphreys William P. Vititoe Marilyn L. Wheaton

In Memory of Shelly A. Berger Thomas H. Busch Rogan M. Chubb Elizabeth R. Fitzhugh Lois Forrest Frost Pat Garland Robert Glover Erica C. Goeckel Marc A. Gordon Earl Grigg Frederick D. Horak Natalia R. Horak Wilfrid Hufton John Klapthor Jim Krohn Barbara (Christensen) Lytle Gladys A. Marble Jeffery K. Miller Freida Posey David A. Roy Beth A. Young

Gift In Kind

Lon Baker

Robert C. Braddock Richard Norman Claus Covenant HealthCare Susan Crane Dr. Monika Dix Dr. Jesse Donahue Dow Corning Corporation Ryan DuRussell Jeffrey Easlick Dr. Hans Georg Elias Michael J. Erickson

Flint Journal Robert Fortier

Donald R. Freel Phyllis Hastings Dr. Tyler Haynes Dr. Mary Hedberg

Dawn G. Hoeg

Marilyn Y. Knight

Harold L. Leaver

James M. Maher

Rebecca Maillette

Jacques P. Maurissen

Kurt A. Menapace

Nielsen Gallery

Ed Podany Megan Rogler

Tim M. Rousse

Saginaw Gold & Diamond Center Patricia Shek

Stan & Kevin Sobol Dr. Gary Thompson Dr. Gardner Umbarger Britton Watson John R. Young Trust

Matching Gift Companies

Aetna Foundation, Inc. ARAMARK AT&T Foundation AXA Foundation Bank of America Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Consumers Energy Foundation The Dow Chemical Company Dow Corning Corp.

DTE Energy Foundation Eaton Corporation Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Johnson & Johnson Juniper Networks Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Microsoft Nationwide Insurance Foundation PepsiCo Foundation State Farm Companies Foundation Sysco Corporation Wells Fargo Foundation

Red Pride Giving Society The Red Pride Giving Society recognizes SVSU alumni who made gifts to the university in 2011. Their names are recorded here as well as in the Annual Gift Club lists.

President’s Society $1000 and above

David J. ’83 & Kathleen M. ’89 Abbs Melvyn K. ’91 & Myrna ’82 Adelman Jane M. Anderson ’86 Roselyn D. Argyle ’66 Andrew J. ’87 & Andrea M. Bethune Thomas B. ’86 & Wendy S.’89 Bird Richard & Ann ’79 Blazejewski Jan Botz ’74 & Tom Lippert, Jr. Stuart L. & Roberta Bridge ’77 Bush Tim S. & Susan L. ’85, ’06 Crane P.J. Dempsey Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Ilmars ’78 & Margaret J. Dobulis Dr. Clifford & Juanita ’04 Dorne Larry D. ’00 & Helen Dotson James P. ’76, ’85 & Cheryl L. Dwyer, Jr. John ’81 & Susie B. Emond Steven K. ’04 & Maureen C. ’98 Engel Justin M. Findlay ’07 Michael ’79 & Gina Finney Sally A. ’80, ’87 & James N. Finzel Rick A. Franz ’78 Gail A. Goestenkors ’85 Jonathon A. Gould ’03 Valerie A. Guttowsky ’89 Drew E. & Sara R. ’96 Hinderer Dawn G. ’80 & Dennis S. Hoeg James ’84 & Trish Jaime Jeffery ’94 & Jennifer ’96 Jozwiak David V. ’79 & Cindy Kowalski John M. ’73 & Nancy Kunitzer Edward R. & Kathy R. ’81 Langenburg Michael ’99, ’08 & Megan ’08 Major Ruvell II ’06 & Michelle ’02 Martin James G. ’72, ’82 & Patricia ’80 Muladore Thomas J. Nellenbach ’90 Penny L. Nickle ’90 Richard M. ’70 & Julie McCann O’Connor Carlos & Jean ’95, ’98 Ramet Vicki L. Rupp ’83 Dr. Shyamalendu & Priti ’82 Sarkar Kevin J. ’92 & Rebecca ’02 Schultz Michael T. Tribble ’87 Joseph ’76, ’82 & Susan ’89 Vogl Gerrit L. ’94 & Carolyn Wierda Michael J. ’97 & Bridget Windy Robert D. ’97 & Beth Wood Kevin J. ’78 & Jeanne A. ’80, ’88 Zuchnik

Founders Society $500 - $999

Robert R. ’77 & Susan J. Bloenk J.J. ’06 & Jenn ’03 Boehm Frederick J. ’93 & Lynn R. ’93 Booms Paul Bowman ’71 Gary V. ’93 & Susan M. ’93, ’97 Brasseur Karl ’81 & Linda Briggs Robert E. ’82 & Cynthia A. Chadwick II Michael W. Ducharme ’81 Daniel P. ’77 & Jean Dwyer Michael L. ’68, ’77 & Janet K. ’77 Faerber

James E. ’73 & Nancy Florczak Pamela R. ’87 & Robert J. Forbus William A. Freeman ’82 Manuel C. Gonzalez II ’00 Brad ’74 & Karen J. ’79 Gougeon Michele D. Gunkelman ’93 James & Carolyn M. ’88 Hammis Bruce A. ’84 & Hollee A. ’97 Hart Nancy J. ’83 & Thomas Hollerback Paul ’84 & Connie Holyszko Michael G. ’73 & Nancy S. Kasperski Janna M. Kern ’94 Georgia L. Knapp ’88 Rhonda Kuehn ’77, ’82 Terrance ’81 & Carmen T. ’91 Lerash Averetta E. Lewis ’79, ’85 Richard H. Lyon ’89 James M. ’82 & Amie Maher Thomas E. ’71 & Kathy McIntyre Anne M. McMahon ’95 Paul B. Murray ’75 Joshua ’01 & Christy ’00, ’05 Ode Jennifer ’00, ’04 & Joshua ’07 Pahl David A. ’79 & Lori A. Pendleton Ronald E. Portwine ’07 Cherie A. ’84 & Walter H. ’84 Reynolds Rose A. San Miguel ’95 Deborah ’01, ’02 & David Schneider Lynda ’79 & Paul Schoelles Jeffrey M. ’82 & Weijing Jiang Schulz Stephanie M. Sieggreen ’97 Debwin W. Simon ’89, ’00 Larry Slasinski ’75 Herbert III & Kathryn Curtiss ’82, ’00 Spence Jason ’97, ’04 & Amy ’03 Swackhamer Ronald E. ’01 & Kathleen A.Trepkowski Ryan ’09 & Krista ’05 Trevithick Joyce M. Van Ochten ’74 Jonathan S. Van Tol ’92 David ’80 & Vicki Webb Matthew D. Woodbury ’04

University Society $250 - $499

Victor H. Aviles ’84, ’85 Kurt W. ’87 & Heather R. ’99 Ballien Russ ’91 & Deb ’89 Beaubien Timothy ’81 & Dorothy ’72 Bever Kathryn J. Braun ’73, ’80 Jennifer (Murlick) ’96 & Stephen Burk Lee ’06 & Kimberly ’03, ’07, ’10 Cruppenink Linda Deguise ’74 Robert ’75 & Ruth H. Ensze Arthur ’99 & Roberta Fierros Daniel ’71 & Linda A. ’89 Filsinger Jeffrey M. Florczak ’85 Dennis L. ’73 & Diane Foley Seth F. ’03 & Dorothy Gilbertson Earl B. ’75 & Kristen E. ’84, ’93 Gregory Mark T. Guimond ’81 Roger D. ’90 & Joyce Halstead John O. Hamilton ’87 Douglas E. & Patricia M. ’92 Hansen Gregory A. Hanson ’10 Fred T. Harring ’84 Rolando ’77 & Ana Hidalgo Clark ’71 & Ruth ’79 Howell Christopher R. Hudson ’05 Elaine T. Hunyadi ’04

Dawn M. Iseler ’02 Dr. Joseph Jaksa ’02 Bonita K. ’83, ’86 & Lee A. Johnston Eve L. ’92 & Martin Kaltz Kristen M. Kemmer ’10 Thomas M. Kennedy ’75 Kathleen A. Kinasz ’92 Donald J. ’85 & Carol E. ’86 Kolesar Mary B. ’87 & Herbert Kops Mary ’08 & Dale Kowaleski Chad E. Lackowski ’05 Evans B. Lalas ’82 Bently J. Laser ’82 Mary A. London ’93 Roger A. Lonsway ’81 Duane & Theresa M. ’84 Lowe Thomas R. & Patricia L. ’99 Luplow Terry J. ’85 & Linda Lutz Gregory J. Mallek ’04 Shawnette Markey ’99 Eric ’03 & Jennifer Matoy Cheryl L. ’89 & Michael ’96 Michalski Richard D. & Patricia A. ’86 Mosier Timothy ’05 & Rebecca Moxie William J. ’83, ’92 & Geralynn Mulders David R. ’74 & Vickie Murray Milton C. ’71 & Jean B. Murray Thomas H. & Connie J. ’85 Mutton Donald L. Padgett ’85 Scott ’85 & Carrie (Bartle) ’85 Peterson Barbara J. Polega ’84 Trevor B. Quenneville ’10 Marie J. Rabideau ’92, ’97 Monica B. Reyes ’88 David H. III ’70 & Rae Ann Roche Jeffery T. Roscoe ’78 Tim ’95 & Jodi Rousse Michael R. ’77 & Lisa J. Rozewski Kenneth G. ’90 & Ann M. Roznowski Dr. Samuel H. & Patricia A. ’71 Shaheen Jason M. Slattery ’99 Craig A. ’86, ’00 & Jill K. Snook Rachel (Florence) ’07 & James ’09 Spaetzel Robert A. Spurling ’85 Krista M. Srodes ’95 Joe & Glennda J. ’87 Stephens Clifford C. ’87 & Karen A. Suing Brad S. Sundholm ’05 Janet D. Symons ’83 Nicholas J. Taylor ’03, ’07 Lowell S. ’69 & Jane Thomas Robert C. Trumble ’91 Karen H. Uebler ’85 Ryan W. Waier ’05 Edwin D. & Jill L. ’79 Wetmore David M. ’73 & Kenna S. Zorn

Gateway Society $100 - $249

Craig T. Aimar ’01, ’08 Jill M. Allardyce ’06 Laurie J. ’79 & Michael Allison Claudia J. Anderson ’82 Stephen Anderson ’73 Carrie L. Appold ’90 Timothy S. Ashley ’09 Norman R. Baczkiewicz ’74 Tammi L. ’94 Bakos Cynthia I. ’92 & Timothy Bala

Adam & Sarah K. ’06 Ball Geoffrey M. Baltzer ’90 Brett E. Baranek ’02 Raymond F. Jr. ’91 & Karen Bartels Keath Bartynski ’03 Ann M. Bauman ’80 & Gary Johnson Dorothy J. Baume ’75 Douglas A. Becker ’96 Phyllis L. Beehr ’73 Harold ’86 & Doris J. Behmlander Mimi Bell ’80 Marcus ’04 & Anna ’02 Bennett Philip G. Bennett ’85 Ruth Ann Bergstein ’73 Tammy L. ’93 & David Bernier Joseph A. ’83 & Lana Biskner Megan ’04, ‘10 & Kevin ’04 Biskup J. Thomas ’76 & Kerrie J. Blackney Poppy L. & Kevin R. ’97 Blasch Martina Boda ’88 Lori ’87, ’94 & Jeffrey ’94 Boensch Denis W. Boissonneault ’77, ’81 Andrew D. Booms ’99 Warren D. ’75 & Anna Booms Lina ’03 & Sami Boudiab Daniel G. & Patricia ’78 Bourdow George R.’74 & Helen K. Bousfield J. Randall Broadfoot ’71 Wayne N. ’92 & Lorene Bronner Jo ’85 & Tim ’02 Brownlie Audrey J. ’82 & Gary A. Brundirks Dennis H. ’79 & Brenda L. Buckler Dr. Dennis J. Buda ’81 Elissa ’87 & John Budischak Richard B. Bukowski ’82 Emmie Busch ’89, ’93 Myrna ’80 & John Cammin Mary L. Card ’86 Scott L. ’81 & Nancy Carmona Jillian ’03 & Shaun Carter Guillermo C. Castanon ’89 Vicente ’75 & Karla Castellanos Norma Gase Clack ’84 Russell J. Clark ’98 Jack P. & Camille A. ’80 Cleveland Julie M. Coe ’08 J. Lynnette M. Cooke ’88 Ruth L. Copp ’98 Bryan ’06 & Kelly ’09 Crainer Hepsie H. ’87 & Ronald L. Davis Kirk M. Degroat ’85 Rolland R. DeJohn ’70 Bernard G. ’89 & Rose M. Delaney John P. Deterding ’93 Daniel J. Dijak ’78 Craig H. & Corrine C. ’95 Dill Carol J. Duby ’84 Ryan C. Duckworth ’02 Michael J. Dunne ’86 Justin D. ’01 & Laura M. ’98 Ebel Noel M. Eichhorn ’74, ’80 Marlene Erla ’75 Heather Matula Farr ’00 & Patrick Farr Irene C. Ferry ’79 David N. & Sally R. ’78 Fickes D. Rich ’74 & Mary Ann Firebaugh Jac & JoAnn ’93 Ford Mark ’78 & Laura Freed Holly S. Furlo ’01 Jose ’89 & Rita Garza Catherine A. Gatewood ’95 Wendy M. ’94 & Howard Gave Gerardo C. Gonzalez ’75 Lois K. Graham ’71

Lyndsay C. Gremel ’90 James A. ’81, ’94 & Ann M. Griffiths David S. Guzman ’88 Daniel J. Heintz ’05 Scott ’80 & Vicki Heinz Pamela M. Hendrick ’77 Kristina M. Hester ’85 Sherry L. Hill ’81 Kasey ’09 & Ashley Hocquard Michael J. ’92 & Jennifer L. Holliday Beckie L. Hoppe ’08 Gary E. ’87 & Joyce J. Hornbacher Randal S. ’82 & Judy M. ’80 Hostetler Kerie Hughes ’02 Stephen ’82 & Sandra (Okoniewski) ’82 Hull Sherri M. Hurd ’01 Michael ’98 & Kelly Hurley Darren C. Husse ’07 Margaret E. Jackson ’73, ’78 Jerry A. Jacques ’76 Michael ’75 & Mary Jo ’72 Jamrog Gary ’88 & Linda Janowiak David D. Johnson ’84 Matthew ’03 & Erica ’05 Johnson Dr. David S. ’92 & Tonya S. Karpovich John C. ’04 Kava Kenneth L. Kearns ’04 MaryJo Kellogg-Bladecki ’03 & Larry Bladecki Mary ’74 & Steven Kelly Michael E. King ’08 Sue A. Kirchman ’87 & ’93 Kristen R. Klages ’98 Ned E. Kleinke ’81 Richard & Marilyn Y. ’81 Knight James ’73 & Rita A. ’89 Kometh John & Barbara ’00 Kosanovich Laura J. Kukla ’98 Dennis ’90 & Susan Kula Wendy L. Lacourt ’90 Gayle J. ’86 & Alec Laorr Holly LaRose-Roenicke ’11 Michael W. ’84 and Lynn E. Lasley Dennis Lazowski ’75 Richard & Mary Beth ’02 Leininger David A. ’87,’94 & Lisa A. ’95 Lewis Timothy L. Lipan ’74 Anne H. Livingston ’06 Darleen M. Loef ’88 Cheryl A. ’85 & Arthur Loeffler Kathy L. Lopez ’78, ’88, ’00 David H. ’72 & Kathryn C. ’72 Louks Chris Looney & Christie ’83 LozenLooney Michael W. ’83 & Betty J. Luce Stanley Mack III ’70 Elizabeth ’74 & Thomas Mahank James A. ’88 & Janice Manston Robert Marande ’74 Dr. Michael J. Marcincuk ’87 & Susan C. Gotfried ’83, ’87 Eugene R. Marve ’95 Bradley W. Mason ’99 Mark R. Mathewson, Jr. ’84 Carrie M. Mattern ’03 Leif E. Maxwell ’00 Patrick ’74 & Joan M. McCoy Darren J. McVeigh ’00 Vivian J. Meredith ’86 Kelly A. ’89 & Thomas W. ’93 Merkle, Jr. Guy D. ’82 & Janice Merriam David C. ’82 & Amy J. Mocny

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 79

Red Pride Giving Society Richard A. ’84 & Margaret Morrow Brian Mossner ’07 Michael J. ’85 & Elizabeth A. ’84 Mueller Kathleen ’08 & Patrick Murtha Nancy ’86 & Christopher Mushenski Andy ’98 & Mandy ’98 Mychek Elizabeth Niergarth ’77 Krystle ’05, ’10 & David ’05 Niewiadomski Eric & Wen Jie ’06 Nisula Kimberly A. (Hall) Norris ’89 Paul J. ’85 & Susan L. ’85 O’Connor Pamela A. O’Farrell ’79, ’87 Paul Ozdzinski ’02 Terry A. Paris Debora M. Parmer ’84 Brian L. ’00 & Tonya M. ’99 Particka Roger J. Pasionek ’89 Alice M. Patterson ’91 Richard & Barbara Payne Fred A. ’00 & Jennifer ’04 Pennell Thomas M. ’98 & Sandra J. Pepera Gwendolyn M. Perz ’71 Shelly ’94, ’10 & David ’94 Petoskey Jamie L. Pewinski ’99 Gwendolyn J. Phillips ’95 Michael ’86 & Lynne ’87 Pickell Barbara ’98 & Bruce Place Joseph C. ’74 & Janet M. ’88 Plas G. Gregory Poulos ’84 Giacamo ’77 & Lynne E. Provenzano Donald F. Pussehl, Jr. ’85 Lisa M. Rechtzigel ’93 & Ronald J. Kurlinski ’92 Dr. Scott E. ’86 & Amy L. Redwantz J. J. & Constance ’76 Rehmann Melissa R. Reinert ’11 Matthew Reno ’93 Thomas A. Rinness ’88 Anne M. ’87, ’91 & Dennis Ritz James W. Robbins ’81 Richard B. Roberts, Jr. ’00 Shirley M. Robinson ’91 Elizabeth A. Rodriguiz ’81 Michelle K. Roemhild ’89 Gary G. Ruhlig, D.D.S. ’85 Robert A. Ruppel ’89 Stacy L. Truemner ’02 Michael D. Salowitz ’97 Patrick C. ’80 & Nancy A. ’84 Samolewski Derek M. Sapikowski ’04 Nancy (Hatfield) Scales ’70 Diane G. Scharffe ’89 Marilyn K. Scheidemantel ’77 William Schmitt ’73 Keith ’86 & Sherry Schultz Dieter F. Schulz ’10 Connie J. Schweitzer ’98, ’03 Daniel E. Sealey ’91 F. Peter Secor ’75 James M. & Cynthia A. ’92 Shea Beverly J. Shute ’94 Susan M. Sikorski ’87 Stephen W. Skillman ’94 Bryan T. Smiggen ’06 Katherine A. ’80 & Burris R. Smith Marta L. Smith ’82 Jacob ’05 & Ashley Sopczynski Mark F. Stephens ’93 Paul ’91 & Lynn Stephens Janet C. Sternberg ’81 Pamela ’91 & Douglas Stevens Scott ’81 & Shirley Stewart Victoria M. Stewart ’97 Dr. Richard Eric ’78 & Kathleen Strain Chris M. ’82 & Susan Streeter

Gerald W. ’75 & Rebecca A. ’90 Survant Janet L. Swanson ’92 Eleanor Taylor ’73 Kenneth M. ’70 & Nancy ’72 Tesauro Diane Hoover Thiers ’90, ’97 Marcia L. Thomas ’01 Diane Dufresne Thompson ’87 Mark D. ’82 & Diane L. ’91 Thompson Richard P. & Sue A. ’86 Thompson Allen ’74 & Gloria Thorsby Julie A. Tolfree ’91 Deborah A. Tomich ’94 Kurt R. Troutman ’81 Ann (Natole) Turk ’88, ’93 & David Turk Janet R. & Joseph M. ’71 Turner Michael J. Turner ’87 Shelly ’88 & Mark ’84 Umphrey Scott H. Urquhart ’08 Thomas P. Van Hoof ’84, ’02 M. Don Van Steenkiste ’87 Keith A. Villano ’01, ’08 Michael Villano ’01 James E. Volmering ’93 Kay M. Wagner ’99, ’07 Nathan M. ’02 & Dana Wakefield Monica ’08 & Paul ’88 Walderzak William ’92 & Lisa Brewer Walraven Kimberly C. Wasik ’89 Laverne N. Weber ’79 Douglas P. Wendling ’96 Shelley L. Weslock ’85 Sue E. West ’87 Janet ’67 & Frank Whitley Laura B. Winkel ’02 Gregory ’90, ’06 & Gretchen ’95 Witherspoon Jill G. Witkowski ’98 Richard Wolschlager ’93 David J. Wongso ’97 Susi Wongso ’83, ’85 Jerry ’75 & Mary Lee Wright Janet K. ’73 & Kenneth Young LaDonna L. Young ’09 Drew R. ’85 & Tracy L. Zehnder Steven A. Zott ’81 Jeffrey W. Zulauf ’05

Spirit Rock Society $50 - $99

Janet M. ’79 and Robert W. Alderton Katharine I. Aldis ’93 Richard L. ’77 & Sheryl M. Alger Bradley T. Almonroeder ’05 Dr. Marie E. Archambault ’86 Robert J. Awrey ’06 Richard A. Ballor ’73 Shah H. Baqar ’02 Jason ’02 & Kristie ’04 Battershell John C. ’06 & Marisa Belotti Steven J. Benaske ’97 Heather A. Bissell ’97 Barbara J. Bladecki ’79 E. Michael Brandow ’84 Mark S. Bredholt ’77 Michael G. Bukowski ’84 David L. Burger ’95 Cheryl A. ’87, ’96 & Kenneth E. Burzynski Kathy A. ’92 and Lance R. Bushnell John ’86 & Annette ’88, ’06 Card Patrick D. Cavanaugh ’03 Melissa ’99 & William Champ Cheryl K. Chasnis ’91 Herman M. Clark ’87, ’90 Pamela A. Clifford ’92

80 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Cheryl A. Conlee ’96 Thomas G. ’82 & Judith C. Crampton Michael L. Crawford ’05 Constance Curell ’78, ’85 Judy L. Czarnecki ’90 John M. Darga ’82 Brenda S. Davis ’87 Dale F. Davis ’77 Scott A. Davis ’04 Michael G. ’72 & Catherine M. Denay David G. Derocher ’08 Kelly L. Derocher ’01 Gary ’88 & Lynette Devereaux John J. Digiorgio ’08 Timothy ’83 & Jane Dijak Vickie Dillon ’81 Shirley Dougherty ’69 Keegan B. Draper ’01 Sonya D. ’96 & Marc Dudley Leslie A. ’83 & Kurt R. ’81 Ebert Brian E. Eggleston ’99 Timothy M. Eklin ’86 Amy S. Elmore ’90 Dante K. Elmore ’91 Kathlyn M. ’83 & Gary L. Engelhardt Lynn ’85 & Thomas Favara Daniel ’06 & Jessica D. ’06 Fodrocy Linda M. Foster ’98 Jenna R. Gaines ’08 Scott A. Gaines ’81 Miranda Garcia ’03 Neal I. Gilbert ’01 George Gilkey ’74 Teresa ’82 & Richard ’81 Gill Daniel J. Gonzales ’96, ’00 Kim K. Goodnight ’88 Nicholas A. Grange ’04 Penny E. Gregory ’89 Carla Grezeszak ’83 Bruce D. ’83, ’00 & Jeanine M. ’95 Hair Patricia M. ’79, ’85 & Richard G. ’86 Hall Norman L. Halstead ’91 Penny ’76 & W.R. Hanson Michael ’84 & Deborah Haremski Charlotte L. Harper ’98 Annette F. ’81 & Thomas J. Hartner Trisha ’99, ’04 & David Heintskill Donald ’71 & Ann Herm Alan J. Herman ’83 Ashley G. Hinds ’08 Kylee ’06 & Ryan ’08 Hoerner Laurie A. Hoggard ’99 Jeffrey L. ’81, ’82 & Carolyn J. Holmes Ashleigh K. Hubbard ’08 Debbie Hurst ’90 Shelia Mutton Hutchings ’86 & Michael S. Hutchings Timothy M. ’89, ’96 & Amy E. ’98 Inman Bruce R. ’80 & Cynthia L. Jahn James W. ’84 & Lou Ann Jakes Linda S. ’87 & Stephen Jaskiewicz Kenecia J. Jenkins ’07 Rosemarie Jerzylo ’81 Marsha ’72, ’94 & Marcus ’72, ’86 Johann Clayton J. ’04 & Nicole ’05 Johnson Darlene Johnson ’11 Drew ’88 & Heather Johnson Marilyn F. Johnson ’84 Christopher ’03 & Anne ’03 Joles Robert H. Kelch ’10 Andrew M. Kemp ’99 Hilda Kidder ’87, ’08 Andrew W. Kincannon ’78 Daniel V. King ’83 Daniel ’83 & Tammi ’84 King Jason J. Kiss ’96

Benjamin R. Knizacky ’09 Christopher Kolka ’89 Jason E. Kowalski ’97 Kevin D. Kowalski ’08 John A. ’87 & Ann M. Krafft Kathy L. ’90 & James M. Kruske Kevin ’02 & Amy ’02 Kundinger Ryan L. Lackowski ’99 Kathleen Theiler Lanza ’97 Daniel J. ’05 & Mary E. ’92 LaPan Robert ’75 & Debra LaRocque Kurt P. Legner ’90 Warren ’82 & Susan Leonard Connie S. Lesh ’04 James A. Liang ’02 David J. Lutenski ’77 Kristi L. MacKenzie ’00 Sharon Maddox ’78 Willard ’83 & Janet Markham Patricia A. Markowicz ’90 Kevan B. Marsh ’86 Donald J. McAnelly ’91 Nora K. McLellan ’83 Jacqueline Medema ’97 Kenlyn S. Merrill ’99 Maureen F. (Hirt) ’85 & John Miscavish Marcia S. ’91 & Randy J. Monchilov Brian M. Morgan ’10 Ola M. Morris ’83 David W. Murphy ’75, ’86 Kay ’82 & Robert Neer Harry ’70 & Gladys Newton Kelly Nixon, Jr. ’90 Dean C. Norfleet ’09 Lori A. Nuenfeldt ’86 Christopher M. O’Dea ’00 Alice C. Olar ’86 William ’80 & Marsha Ostler Ruth I. Owczarzak ’89 Robert L. ’84 & Hollis M. ’87, ’96 Paul Larry R. Payne ’07 Tonya M. Peet ’08 Julie A. Phenis ’08 David Piasecki ’76 Joseph D. Pichla ’91 Andrew A. ’80 & Cindi I. Place Kenneth J. ’85 & Mary Plude Beth Poppe-Walker ’81 Mary M. Post ’96 Nicholas B. Postma ’05 Elizabeth ’91 & Richard Prentice Thomas A. ’84 & Lorraine J. Priebe Shawn A. Racignol ’01 Billie S. Raden ’03 Brian L. ’92 Reichow Larry ’75 & Rebecca Reimann Jared M. Riepma ’06 Larry Rilko ’73 Timothy J. Ross ’07 Craig L. Ryckman ’92 Alex H. Sallwey ’71 Margarete E. Saxton-Silberhorn ’86 Paul ’80 & Chris Schaub Susan ’92 & Brian Schember Elizabeth J. Schmidt ’81 David L. Schneider ’78 Linda ’86 & Thomas Schopp Thomas B. ’76, ’89 & Cynthia D. ’89 Schrems Judith A. Schweitzer ’87 Kathleen & Edward ’99 Sederlund Ryan Seelhoff ’10 Joseph D. Serafinski IV ’98 Sallyann Sharp-Smith ’70 & William Smith Dhruba Shrestha ’86 Jason A. Sierocki ’01

Sandra S. Slominski ’98 Galvan R. Smith ’89 Stanley L. ’82 & Ann Marie Smokoska Rachel D. Snell ’02, ’05 Michael A. ’82 & Lori A. Snyder Mark J. Sosnowski ’08 Matthew ’01 & Amy ’01 Stedry Daniel M. Strasz ’86, ’96 Debra J. Strasz ’79 Congressman Bart Stupak ’76 Michael ’98, ’00 & Teresa ’03, ’08 Sullivan Leroy H. Taglauer ’87 Matthew A. Tate ’02 Jerry A. Toyzan ’82 Nancy C. Travis ’79 Tracy L. Twarozynski-Garcia ’98 Lewis J. Unterbrink ’87 Ellen J. ’78 & James A. VanWormer Jenny J. VanDuinen ’01 Elizabeth M. Vink ’80 Michelle Visscher ’87 Nicholas J. Wagner ’04, ’07 Brent Walker ’10 Richard C. ’81 & Alicia H. ’88 Wallace Richard S. Wallace ’65 Kim E. Walters ’93 James N. Washabaugh ’87 Ryan E. Waugh ’04 David E. Wendt ’79 Pamela M. Wenzel ’74 Sarah S. Whitman ’99 Samantha S. Wiens ’08 Patrick M. ’71 & Susan M. ’71 Williams John ’85 & Brenda Wisniewski Warren D. Wood, Jr. ’94, ’02

Cardinal Forever Society (Young Alumni) Under $50

Sean Anderson ’08 Jamie ’01, ’07 & Brian Bain Hope L. Bertrand ’08 Crystal E. Charbonneau ’06 Ann C. Hamberg ’08 Erin E. Hanson ’09 Lori L. Helmkamp ’09 Ashley R. Horny ’07 Kati J. Hutchinson ’02, ’10 Jeffrey P. ’07 & Melissa J. Idalski Maria D. Jezierski ’07 Ryan P. Kanine ’10 Nichole L. Lavigne ’08 Leland E. Lewis ’06 Jennifer L. Marlow ’07 Jayna Marrinan ’06 Hilda Mbidzo ’08 James A. McDaniel ’09 Nicholas A. Meldrum ’10 Meagan D. Muladore ’09 Whitney M. Perry ’09 Michael T. Rossler ’08 Sarah A. Schoenlein ’09 Sharon A. Simeon ’07 Kimberly A. Smith ’01, ’10 Shauna M. Somers ’06 Christa R. Starkey ’07 Staci L. Wegener ’06 Yvonne M. Whitworth ’08 Karen L. Wilder ’02, ’09 Maureen E. Wing ’07 Kimberly E. Wolkens ’06 Latoya T. Woods-Williams ’08

Last Words With DUSTIN & Drew With the launch of Reflections2013 last fall, we shared with our readers our plans to highlight the university’s decades, starting with the 1960s and culminating in the 2010s in 2013, when we celebrate our 50th anniversary. In this issue’s welcome letter, Jim Muladore speaks to the “then and now” of his experience, first as a student and later as an employee.

Our Last Word(s) come from current students Drew and Dustin Vogl, whose dad, Joe, graduated from SVSU in the 1970s.

Why did you choose SVSU?

Drew: There has been a lifelong connection to

this place, starting with dad running the Ryder Center. Since we were born, we were always going to games, events, sports camps. Heck, I remember celebrating our birthdays with parties in the pool, basketball in the arena and cake in the classrooms.

Dustin: We were bred to be Cardinals! We learned how to swim in the pool, attended a lot of summer sport camps – in fact, at one summer basketball camp, we stayed in the same dorm room (D-3) that our dad lived in when he was a student.

Drew: We learned to play golf at Bay Valley, which used to be the home course for the golf team.

Hanging with the guys on the golf team back then led us to work on our games so we could play college golf, which we do now. We never thought of another college … it was that simple. Couldn’t ever imagine not being a Cardinal.

Program of Study:

Dustin: I’ve decided on a degree in marketing. I want to do something in the golf industry, whether it’s as a pro in a shop, giving lessons, a rep for a golf manufacturer or maybe even get good enough to play for pay.

Drew: One semester, I took a class with Professor Bob Pratt. That class with Dr. Pratt helped me make my decision to go into teaching. Having a mom who teaches also drove me in that direction. SVSU has always had a good reputation for its education program. I’ve decided on a minor in history.

Living away from home:

Dustin: The first year we commuted from home.

However, we wanted to have a real college experience, like our parents had, and be able to walk to classes.

Dustin: I’m seeing the same thing – I’m making

new friends in my business classes. Up to that point, like Drew said, hanging out with the other guys on the golf team was pretty easy.

With your long history with SVSU, what’s changed?

Dustin: The red water tower is gone – well, that’s been gone for more than a couple of years. But I remember seeing it from I-75. The campus keeps getting bigger with more housing.

Drew: Let’s see, since we started, a new Health & Human Services building, football stadium renovations (night games are cool), an addition to the Ryder recreation area, pool renovation and, of course, food services – the Marketplace at Doan.

What hasn’t changed?

Drew: Yeah, our parents were in agreement with

Dustin: The people around here all seem to

On making friends:

Drew: Yeah, there are more students now, but I don’t get the feeling of a big campus. You get a comfortable sense that you are not just a number.

us either living on campus or near it. We chose to live at Campus Village. I think it has helped us from the social aspect – a life-learning experience.

Drew: Being on the golf team is a built-in way to make friends. The other guys on the team all have the same passion for the sport, a common link.

Now in my education classes, I’m seeing the same people and I’m finding new friends that way.

care about how and what you’re doing; it doesn’t matter what department or area of campus you go to.

About the Vogls: • Dustin is expected to graduate in May 2013 and Drew in May 2014.

• Mom, Sue, received her master’s in early childhood education in 1989.

• Dad, Joe, earned his B.B.A. in 1976 and an M.B.A. in 1982; his employment with SVSU began as a student in the library, bookstore, mailroom and receiving department. Since 2007, he has served as director of annual giving and head golf coach.

REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 81

7400 Bay Road • University Center, MI 48710

Honoring our 2012 alumni award recipients FRIDAY, MAY 11, AT 5:30 P.M.

FOR TICKET INFORMATION, CONTACT ALUMNI RELATIONS (989) 964-4196 OR ALUMNI@SVSU.EDU. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT SVSU.EDU/ALUMNI AND GO TO THE EVENTS PAGE.