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Shani Yapa-Kimpson
Special Assistant to Development
ALUMNI NEWS & EVENTS ALUMNI IN THE NEWS On May 11, 2016, Roeper alumnus David Lauer ’08 was chosen as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” by the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
On September 30, former student and Development staff member, Kiki Louya ’00* along with her business partner Rohani Foulkes hosted a grand opening of their market-café, The Farmer’s Hand, in Corktown — Detroit’s first and only entirely local grocery. Kiki and Rohani are partnered with 100 local growers, producers and artisans — everything in the store is Michigan-produced. They carry fresh produce, meat, dairy, eggs, bread, pastries, dry goods, housewares, and natural body care. In return for their contributions, market partners will receive 70 cents for every dollar The Farmer’s Hand makes in sales. (Popular chain grocers offer 17 cents for every dollar made.) The market has been featured in stories in the Michigan Chronicle and Martha Stewart Magazine and on Channel 7’s Morning Show. Check it out at www. thefarmershand.com!
My Roeper Story Project We invite you to explore the My Roeper Story Project on our new 75th website, roeper75.org. The project was created by alumni Aaron Appel ’12 and Shani Yapa-Kimpson ’08 to bring together and honor stories of all those — be they students, faculty, or staff — who have benefited from the vibrant culture and community of The Roeper School. This project is meant as a visual testament to our diverse community that will far outlast its origins as a 75th Anniversary retrospective. Email shani.yapakimpson@roeper.org if you are interested in submitting your story!
Visits
On August 4, Bruce Davidson ’79 came for a visit along with his children — all the way from Israel! On September 7, Jeremy Xido ’89 joined us to discuss his upcoming plans for art and film projects dealing with the city of Detroit. Jeremy is pictured with Development staff and alumnae, Lori Lutz ’75 and Shani YapaKimpson ’08.
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Kiki Louya ’00* and business partner Rohani Foulkes and their market-café, The Farmer’s Hand, were featured recently on Channel 7’s Morning Show. Photo by Stephanie Casola.