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PEOPLEWINTER 201 8ON THE SHOULDERSOF GIANTSRoz Abrams (AM ’71) arrived at the Universityof Michigan in 1970, a first-generation collegestudent beginning her postgraduate degreeon the heels of the civil rights movement. “Myfather had a fifth grade education. My motherhad a high school education. They were awarethat their whole lives would have been differenthad they been able to go to college,” she recalls.“I was a part of that first wave of civil rightschildren who had grown up watching placeslike Birmingham on television. We knew thatwe were standing on the shoulders of giants.”“But when I got to U-M, I saw that there wereAfrican Americans in the Law School, AfricanAmericans in the Medical School, AfricanAmericans throughout the campus,” she says.“There was a support system that was built infor people like me. I was able to be comfortable,but still reach out and enjoy the backgroundsof other people.”Her postgraduate education at the RackhamGraduate School was made possible by a fullscholarship, a gift that she credits as a majorinfluence on her own philanthropic activismlater in life. “Look at all the millions of peoplewho never got hoisted up,” she says. “Povertycan keep you down. Lack of education cankeep you down. I really feel to this day thatI had the ability, but there’s a whole sea ofpeople out there to choose from. I was oneof the lucky ones.”Abrams says she’s still grateful for thescholarship that allowed her many talentsto shine at U-M and beyond. She creditsthe university for providing a world-classeducation, a venue for open-mindeddiscourse, and a sense of community thathelped her succeed later in life. After earningher postgraduate degree in speech in 1971,Abrams went on to enjoy a successful careeras an award-winning broadcast journalist, acelebrated anchorwoman, and a mainstayon New York City television screens for morethan two decades.Now, she’s paying those opportunitiesforward for other gifted scholars with a 1 million gift for graduate student support.Her gift to U-M establishes the Rosalyn M.Abrams Fund at the Rackham GraduateSchool, with preference for students withfinancial need. Abrams says that the giftis rooted in a longstanding personalcommitment to supporting educationat all levels, tracing back to thoseformative years at U-M.“All I want to do is make sure that in2017—in dollars, love, support, andactivism—I’ve paid the debt going backto 1970 and 1971,” she says. “It was a veryspecial time; I got a very special gift. If Ican pay it forward for a couple of otherstudents, then I’ll be a happy woman.”In November, Abrams met with U-M graduate students at Rackham, including members of the Edward AlexanderBouchet Graduate Honor Society and the Students of Color of Rackham student group. “They were breathtaking in theirbrilliance, and I mean that sincerely,” she says. In their talks, Abrams stressed the importance of earning a postgraduatedegree and using that experience to give back to their communities later in life. “They’re going to do the work. They’regoing to do it to the best of their ability. They have an eye on the future in a world that is shifting underneath their feet,”she says. “The future looks bright.”NATIONAL CAMPAIGNLEADERSHIP BOARD MEETING74This fall, members of the Victors for Michigan national campaignleadership board returned to the Ann Arbor campus for a campaignupdate. President Mark Schlissel, Provost Martin Philbert, and LSA DeanAndrew D. Martin were on hand to update board members on universityinitiatives and the progress of the campaign. The board also welcomedits newest members: David Barger (AB ’17), Larry Leinweber (LSA ’60,Ross ’77), and Claudia Babiarz.51236ANN ARBOR, MI SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 CRISLER CENTER68ADVOCARE CLASSIC RECEPTIONFRISCO, TX SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 THE STAR71The Michigan Wolverines kicked off the 2017 football season with the Advocare Classic in sunnyArlington, Texas. On Friday, U-M faculty, friends, and alumni gathered at The Star—the DallasCowboys World Headquarters—for a special pregame reception hosted by U-M alumni Derek(BSE Aero ’86, MBA ’91) and Carolyn (MBA ’91) Kerr. The following day, the Wolverines earneda hardfought 33-17 victory in a marquee matchup against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium.1. Brian Levine (BS ’95), Alexander Granet, Jason Granet (AB ’00) 2. Lizette (AB ’05) and Morgan (BGS’08) Trent 3. Fred Lacy and Cece Smith (BBA ’66) 4. Derek Kerr 5. Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Deanof Business at the Ross School of Business and the Stephen M. Ross Professor of Business 6. DavidNewman (SMTD Class of 2018), Frank Newman and Regent Andrea Fischer Newman (AB ’79); AndrewD. Martin, dean of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and professor of political science andstatistics 7. Carol Bradford (BS ’82, MD ’86, MS ’88, MedRes ’92), executive vice dean for academicaffairs, chief academic officer, and the Charles J. Krause, M.D., Collegiate Professor of Otolaryngologyat the U-M Medical School; Dave Bradford (BSECiv ’80) 8. Carolyn Kerr, Bev Goulet (AB ’76, JD ’79) For more photos, check out ldrsnb.st/AdvoCareClassicReception24581. Nate Forbes (AB ’85) 2. Jim Wigginton, Peter C. Mertz (BS ’74, MBA ’81)3. David Frey, David Barger 4. Susan Rogel 5. Victors for Michigan campaignchair Stephen M. Ross (BBA ’62, LLD Hon ’11), Victors for Michigan campaignvice chair Regent Ron Weiser (BBA ’66), President Schlissel 6. Victors forMichigan campaign deputy chair Donald Graham (BSE ’55, MSE ’65, D Eng Hon’09) 7. Judith Frey (ABEd ’59, TeachCert ’59) 8. Victors for Michigan campaignvice chair Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09)3 For more photos, visit ldrsnb.st/LeadershipMeeting2017
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BICENTENNIAL UMICH200 EVENTS IN DETROIT13425678910DETROIT SEMINARSDETROIT, MI SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 WESTIN BOOK CADILLAC HOTELThe Act of 1817 was signed into Michigan territorial law on August 26,1817. It established the Catholepistemiad—or University of Michigania—and deemed it would be organized into 13 professorships. The fledglinguniversity’s first home: a two-story wooden building in the territorialcapital, near the intersection of Bates Street and East Congress Street.With that, the University of Michigan was born in Detroit.Two centuries later, U-M commemorated its 1817 founding with a festive day ofreflection and celebration in downtown Detroit. Faculty, friends, students, andalumni gathered for a daylong festival observing the 200-year history of service,collaboration, and cultural exchange between U-M and the state’s largest city.The Bicentennial Detroit Festival began with a series of seminars reflectingon the long history between U-M and Detroit. Faculty and alumni joinedcity leaders to discuss the university’s founding, its investment in Detroit’sfuture, and the outlook for education and innovation in Detroit.1. Tonya Allen (AB ’94, MSW ’96, MPH ’96), David Merritt (AB ’08), Kuhu Saha(AB ’08), Cedric Small (AB ’93, TeachCert ’93), Alycia Meriweather (ABEd ’95,TeachCert ’95) 2. Regent Emerita Julia Darlow 3. L’Oreal Hawkes-Williams(LSA Class of 2019) 4. Ralph Gerson (JD ’75) 5. Earl Bell, associate director ofbusiness operations for MHealthy 6. Regent Andrew Richner (BBA ’82, JD ’86)7. Gary Krenz, executive director of the U-M Bicentennial Office 8. ElisabethGerber (AB ’86, AM ’89, PhD ’91), associate dean for research and policyengagement at the Ford School of Public Policy, the Jack L. Walker, Jr. CollegiateProfessor of Public Policy, and a professor of political science 9. Elizabeth BirrMoje, dean of the School of Education, the George Herbert Mead CollegiateProfessor of Education, and an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor 10. Dennis ArcherJr. (AB ’91, JD ’94), Matt Cullen (AB ’78), David Di Rita (BBA ’86, JD ’89), NateForbes (AB ’85), Anika Goss-Foster (MSW ’94)The Spirit of Detroit by Marshall Fredericksdons a decorative U-M Bicentennial jersey tocommemorate the 200th anniversary of U-M'sestablishment in Detroit on August 26, 1817. atch as the Spirit of Detroit gets into theWU-M spirit ldrsnb.st/UMSpiritofDetroitS ee more seminar photos at ldrsnb.st/BicentennialDetroitSeminarsBICENTENNIAL DETROIT AFTERGLOWDETROIT, MI SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 DAVID WHITNEY BUILDINGThe day’s events wrapped with a special afterglow reception at the David Whitney Building,hosted by U-M alumni David Di Rita (BBA ’86, JD ’89) and Stacy Fox (BS ’74, JD ’83) of theRoxbury Group. Alumni, faculty, and friends joined together to toast to 200 years of U-Mhistory in Detroit and beyond.891. Lynn Videka, dean of the School of Social Work and the Carol T. Mowbray Professor of Social Work2. Rob Pollock (AB ’86), Kathleen Van Sumeren (AB ’80), Karen Luther (AB ’80), Marc Schechter(BGS ’88) 3. Tom Varbedian (BS ’52, MD ’56) 4. Paula Di Rita Wishart (AB ’86), Tim Kay (BGS ’83)5. Nate Forbes (AB ’85) 6. Kawana Smith, Regent Emerita Nellie Mae Varner (PhD ’68) 7. JamesVan Dyke (AB ’02) 8. David Di Rita S ee the event at NNIAL DETROIT FESTIVALDETROIT, MI SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 GRAND CIRCUS PARK1The celebration continued with a ceremony commemorating the university’s 1817 founding inDetroit, led by master of ceremonies Carmen Harlan (AB ’75), an Emmy Award-winning journalistand retired anchorwoman of WDIV-TV in Detroit. Guests enjoyed remarks from Detroit Mayor MikeDuggan (AB ’80, JD ’83), President Mark Schlissel, and Regent Michael J. Behm (AB ’89).210Frank Ettawageshik, executive director of the United Tribes of Michigan, was also on hand to discussthe historical cessation of 1,920 acres of Indian land to “the college at Detroit.” The treaty—betweenthe federal government and the Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi tribes—effectively placed NativeAmericans among the university’s first benefactors.13The ceremony celebrating U-M’s ties to Detroit and its native peoples continued withperformances by the School of Music, Theatre & Dance; the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit,and the U-M Alumni Band. Guests enjoyed the rest of a sunny afternoon in Grand Circus ParkWest with food, fun, games, and more.453451. Mike Duggan 2. A happy festival guest 3. The Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit performs 4. Studentsof the School of Music, Theatre & Dance perform 5. President Mark Schlissel, Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLDHon ’09) 6. Frank Ettawageshik, President Schlissel 7. Regent Mark Bernstein (AB ’93, MBA ’96, JD’96), Regent Shauna Ryder Diggs (BS ’91, MD ’94, MedRes ’98) 8. Sarah Endline (BBA ’94) 9. LindaMoragne (AB ’77, TeachCert ’77); Timothy Lynch, vice president and general counsel 10. Studentsparticipate in the penny toss, making wishes for U-M’s next 200 years 11. Carmen Harlan 12. SteveGrafton, president and CEO of the U-M Alumni Association, greets a festival guest 13. Regent MichaelJ. Behm 14. Festival guests at the penny toss Revisit the festival at ldrsnb.st/BicentennialDetroitFestival671114678
CLEMENTS LECTURE & RECEPTIONANN ARBOR, MI OCTOBER 19, 2017 ROBERTSON AUDITORIUMU-M alumni and friends of the William L.Clements Library welcomed two-time PulitzerPrize winner Alan Taylor for a special lectureon his latest book, American Revolutions: AContinental History, 1750-1804. Taylor’s lecture,“Transforming the Continent: Natives, Settlers,Empires, and States,” explored the AmericanRevolution and offered a fresh perspective onthe founding of the United States.47891021521. Alan Taylor 2. Arlene Shy (AM ’73), librarianemerita of Clements Library 3. Mark Ouimet4. Members of the Clements Library AssociatesBoard of Governors: Arlene Shy, Richard Pohrt (AB’71), Richard Marsh (BBA ’65, MBA ’66, JD ’69),Candace Dufek, Brad Thompson, Joan Knoertzer(BMUS ’60, TeachCert ’60), Leonard Walle (BS ’65),Sally Kennedy 5. Gregory Dowd, the Helen HornbeckTanner Collegiate Professor in the Departmentof History; John Shy, professor emeritus of history6. Nico Howson, professor of law 7. Jim Laramy(AB ’72) 8. Brad Thompson, chair of the ClementsLibrary Associates Board of Governors3236DETROIT, MI OCTOBER 12, 2017DAVIDSON RESIDENCE1356NEW YORK CITY, NY NOVEMBER 16, 2017HUDSON YARDS1245PARENT & FAMILYLEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING4ANN ARBOR, MI NOVEMBER 3, 2017 RICHARD L. POSTMA FAMILY CLUBHOUSEThe Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse was host to the Parent & Family Development LeadershipCouncil in early November. Members convened in the Al Glick Ballroom for an annual meeting featuringa Q&A session with President Mark Schlissel. LSA Dean Andrew D. Martin and Vice President for StudentLife E. Royster Harper (BSEd ’73, TeachCert ’73, AM ’74) were also on hand to offer campus updates onthe Opportunity Hub and Student Life. Guests later enjoyed a panel discussion featuring prominent staffmembers highlighting the impact of student support at U-M. John Pasquale, the Donald R. ShepherdAssociate Professor of Conducting and director of the Michigan Marching Band (MMB), closed themorning’s festivities with a campus snapshot—“From Band Week to Bowl Game”—with a little helpfrom MMB drum major Kevin Zhang (Ross School of Business Class of 2018). et updates from Clements Library atGldrsnb.st/ClementsLibraryFacebook5641. E. Royster Harper 2. Michael Schwab 3. Bobby Kathuria 4. Wayne Bloch (AB ’84) 5. Richard andGwen Schwabauer 6. Gordon “Red” Berenson (BBA ’62, MBA ’66), former head coach of the men’sice hockey team; Miriam Connolly (AB ’99, MSW ’04), director of the Blavin Scholars Program;Harold Waters (AB ’95, TeachCert ’96), director of the Comprehensive Studies Program 7. ShereeBloch 8. John Pasquale 9. Paul Blavin (BBA ’86) 10. Kevin Zhang178CO-INVESTORSIN THE FUTURE6 For more photos, check out ldrsnb.st/ParentLeadershipCouncil7PING-PONG DIPLOMACYCAMPAIGN RECEPTIONSANN ARBOR, MI SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 POWER CENTERThe Power Center played host to a special reception celebrating the 45th anniversary of the ping-pongdiplomacy events between the U.S. and China. In 1972—after more than two decades of politicaldissociation between the two countries—the Chinese Table Tennis delegation visited Ann Arbor at theinvitation of the University of Michigan. The events marked a turning point in Sino-American relations,opening the door for what is one of the most important geopolitical alliances in the world today. In AnnArbor, President Mark Schlissel welcomed members of the ’72 national teams and other special gueststo commemorate U-M’s small role in fostering a longstanding friendship between the two nations.31In celebration of the university’s bicentennial, U-M hosted aseries of special campaign receptions with some of its mostcommitted volunteers from across the United States. PresidentMark Schlissel joined guests at all three receptions, inviting themto join in the discourse and explore the collaborative opportunitiesbetween U-M, communities, and business—and how theserelationships can be leveraged in U-M’s next 100 years.8241. Zheng Huaiying, member of the ’72 Chinese team 2. Nancy Tang; Connie Sweeris, member of the ’72 U.S.team; Eugene Chen, director of the Center for Advanced Models and Translational Sciences and Therapeuticsand the Frederick Huetwell Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine; Dell Sweeris, member of the ’72 U.S. team3. S. Jack Hu (MSE ’86, PhD ’90), vice president for research and the J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professorof Manufacturing 4. Ken Lieberthal, professor emeritus of business administration; Donald Munro (LSA ’51),professor emeritus of philosophy and Chinese 5. Dell Sweeris; Liang Geliang, member of the ’72 Chinese team6. Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09); Joseph Kolars (MedRes ’89), senior associate dean for education andglobal initiatives and the Josiah Macy, Jr., Professor of Health Professions Education 7. Ken Lieberthal 8. WangHao, retired Chinese national team member, World Champion 9. Wang Jiarui, Chairman of China Soong ChingLing Foundation 10. S. Jack Hu, Wang Jiarui, President Schlissel 11. Zheng Huaiying; Jan Berris, vice presidentof the National Committee on United States-China relations81065 See coverage of the event at ldrsnb.st/PingPongDiplomacy979101187In Detroit, host Karen Davidson (BGS ’89) and guests were joinedby special guest Jim Hackett (BGS ’77), president and CEO of FordMotor Company, for a fireside chat on the university’s impactin the Midwest and abroad. In San Francisco, Jeanne and SandyRobertson (BBA ’53, MBA ’54, LLD Hon ’15) welcomed guests at thePacific-Union Club, where Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf (MSE’93) was on hand for a conversation on leveraging collaborativeopportunities in the university’s third century. And in New York City,Victors for Michigan Campaign Chair Stephen Ross (BBA ’62, LLDHon ’11) and Kara Ross hosted at Hudson Yards. Stephen W. Sanger(MBA ’70), chairman of Wells Fargo & Company and director ofTarget Corporation and Pfizer Inc., offered remarks on the ways theuniversity’s partnerships with communities and businesses canbe leveraged for societal impact—both nationally and globally.911STEPHEN M. ROSS ATHLETICCAMPUS–SOUTH COMPLEXRIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY1011122ANN ARBOR, MI NOVEMBER 25, 2017STEPHEN M. ROSS ATHLETIC CAMPUSUniversity leaders and coaches greeted U-M donors for a welcoming tour andribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand new Athletics South Competition andPerformance Project on the Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus. The state-of-theart, 280,000-square-foot facility was made possible by the contributions of U-M’smany generous benefactors. The facility features competition and training spaces,including an indoor track and field facility, a 2,000-seat lacrosse stadium, and anindoor rowing tank. It is now home to over half of the university’s student-athletes.245631. Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Conry, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Hannah Nielsen,Regent Andrea Fischer Newman (AB ’79), Track and Field Co-Head Coach James Henry(BSEd ’80, TeachCert ’90), President Schlissel, Regent Katherine White; Warde Manuel(BS ’90, MSW ’93, MBA ’05) the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics; Women’sRowing Head Coach Mark Rothstein (BS ’91), Vice President for Development Jerry May,Track and Field Co-Head Coach Jerry Clayton, Men's Soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley2. Jessica Rothstein tests the rowing equipment 3. Robin Berry (AB ’87) 4. Juliann andJack Ford, Kevin Conry 5. Brian Manoogian (AB ’71), Warde Manuel, Richard Irwin (BS ’83)6. Chaka Daley chats with guests 7. President Schlissel, Warde Manuel 8. Ed Kengerski ofMichigan Sports Television and MGoBlue.com; Mari Snyder Johnson39414SAN FRANCISCO, CA OCTOBER 13, 2017PACIFIC-UNION CLUB1GIVING BLUEDAY87NOVEMBER 28, 2017 WORLDWIDE tudent-athletes get their first look at the new facilitySldrsnb.st/SouthComplexTour56For U-M's fourth annual 24-hour day of giving, members of theuniversity community from around the world came togetheronline and through social media to support what they love mostabout Michigan. In just one day, 8,215 donors from around theworld contributed a total of 4.43 million, creating an enormousimpact. More than 100 student organizations participated.1. Giving Blueday made it to Times Square 2. Students take pictureswith a cutout of Stephen M. Ross (BBA ’62, LLD Hon ’11) 3. Striking apose at the student event on the Diag 4. In North Campus’ PierpontCommons, students write down which area of U-M they would mostlike to support with a 50 gift1378 Thank you for your participation in a record-settingday ldrsnb.st/GBd2017ThankYou2DETROIT, MI — 1. Regent Shauna Ryder Diggs (BS ’91, MD ’94, MedRes’98) 2. Frank Legacki (ABEd ’62, TeachCert ’62, MBA ’64) 3. Joel Tauber(BBA ’56, JD ’59, MBA ’63) 4. Alicia Torres 5. Claudia Babiarz 6. VerneIstock (AB ’62, MBA ’63) 7. Karen Davidson 8. Regent Katherine White,Ethan Davidson (AB ’98) 9. Regent Denise Ilitch (AB ’77) 10. LarryLeinweber (LSA ’60, Ross ’77) 11. President Schlissel, Jim Hackett310NEW YORK CITY, NY — 1. Stephen M. Ross (BBA ’62, LLD Hon ’11)2. Kara Ross 3. Rich Rogel (BBA ’70, LLD Hon ’09) 4. Steven Hochberg(BBA ’83) 5. Nicki Harris 6. Doug Dunn (BSEMech ’67), MaryellenFeeley 7. William Ginsberg 8. Inger Ginsberg 9. Yoko and Gregory(AB ’88) Margolies 10. Andrea Kmetz-Sheehy (AB ’81) 11. BruceZenkel (BBA ’52) 12. President Schlissel, Stephen W. Sanger111213SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 1. Steve Mollenkopf, President Schlissel 2. JonKeller (BGS ’72, MD ’77, MPH ’96) 3. John Conlin (MBA ’83) 4. SandyRobertson 5. Daniel Bergeson (JD ’82) 6. Ryan Ringholz (BFA ’97)7. Jose Mejia (BSEIO ’82) 8. Trish Turner-McConnell (AB ’77) 9. SeyonneKang (AB ’94) 10. John Denniston (AB ’80, JD ’83) 11. Mary MurphyConlin 12. Thomas McConnell 13. Ken Pelowski (BSE ’81, MBA ’87)
MILESTONE REUNIONCELEBRATORY DINNERANN ARBOR, MI OCTOBER 27, 2017 MICHIGAN LEAGUEAlumni observing their milestone reunions kicked off Homecoming Weekendwith a host of activities on Friday afternoon, finishing with a celebratorydinner at the Michigan League. The classes of 1957, ’67, ’77, ’87, ’97, and 2007gathered to reunite with old classmates and welcome new friends as theUMich200 Fall Festival began on Ingalls Mall. Alumni celebrating their 50threunion or beyond were awarded milestone anniversary pins commemoratingtheir reunion. Following the reception, the HAILstorm! light show began onthe facade of the Rackham Building. Guests gathered to enjoy the nighttime3D projection mapping celebrating 200 years of U-M history.123456910 For the full HAILstorm! experience, visit ldrsnb.st/HAILstorm2017781. Al (MBA ’65, PhD ’70) and Linda(BMus ’67, TeachCert ’67, MMus ’69)Smith, Robert (AB ’67, TeachCert ’67,AM ’68, PhD ’74) and Maria Chapel,Joan (AB ’67, TeachCert ’67, PhD ’73)and Skip (JD ’73) Kessler 2. WilliamBrinkerhoff (BSEIO ’87, MBA ’89, MSE’89), Carole (ABEd ’68, TeachCert ’68,AM ’72) and Marc (BS ’67, MS ’69,PhD ’74) Firestone, Kathleen Sample(MBA ’89) 3. Bill (BSE ’65) and Lucy(BSN ’67, MS ’94) Hallock, JenniferWilson Saye (BSN ’67) and Larry Saye4. James (AB ’67) and June Mansfield,Susan (AB ’67, TeachCert ’68) and Roger(MBA ’68) Lumpp 5. Doug Dunn(BSEMech ’67) and Jill FasbenderDunn (BS ’67), Jim Toreson (BSE ’67,MSE ’68), Bob Pierce (AB ’83)6. Bill (AB ’63) and Donna (BS ’62)Ronsaville, Jeanette Green (AB ’67,AM ’70) 7. Dinu Taraza, Naeim Henein(PhD ’57) 8. Merrie Carlock (BS ’77,MLArch ’83), John Costa (BS ’87,MArch ’89) 9. Carol Strom (BSEd ’57,TeachCert ’57), Patricia Gonser (BSEd’57, TeachCert ’57), Margaret Collinge(BSEd ’57, TeachCert ’57) 10. SteveLindberg, Barbara Inyan Epstein (BS’67), Frank (AB ’67, JD ’75, MILS ’95)and Elizabeth (AB ’68, TeachCert ’68,AM ’70) RichardsonREGENTS’ AND PRESIDENT’SHOMECOMING TAILGATEANN ARBOR, MI OCTOBER 28, 2017 CRISLER CENTERAt Crisler Center, President Mark Schlissel and the Regents of the Universitywelcomed fans, friends, and alumni for a special tailgate and reception. Guestsenjoyed music, food, and games alongside U-M faculty and staff. The U-M Danceand Cheer teams were on hand to keep maize and blue spirits high in anticipation ofthe day’s game. Historical displays also offered guests a look into U-M’s storied pastin celebration of the university’s bicentennial. Following the tailgate, the Wolverinesmet the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers at Michigan Stadium. “The Victors” could beheard resonating from the Big House as Michigan ultimately prevailed, 35-14.275 atch the Michigan Marching Band’s HomecomingWhalftime show at ldrsnb.st/UMMarchingBand2017296831BARBOUR SCHOLARCENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONANN ARBOR, MI OCTOBER 23-24, 2017RACKHAM GRADUATE SCHOOLThe Rackham Graduate School celebrated the 100-year anniversary ofthe Barbour Scholarship throughout 2017. On October 23 and 24, BarbourScholars from the past and present gathered in Ann Arbor to share theirexperiences and look to the future of the education of Asian women.As part of the centennial celebration, Barbour alumnae and scholarsparticipated in multiple events and panels to share their experiencestraveling across the globe to earn a University of Michigan education.102113OUTBACK BOWL TAILGATETAMPA, FL JANUARY 1, 2018 RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM44The maize and blue faithful traveled to sunny Tampa, Florida, for theWolverines’ clash with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the2018 Outback Bowl. Outside of Raymond James Stadium, fans, friends,and alumni gathered for a special pregame tailgate hosted by the AlumniAssociation of the University of Michigan. Despite the rain, the MichiganMarching Band kept spirits high leading up to the game. The Wolverineswould ultimately fall in a close contest with the Gamecocks, 19-26.1. Roy Wilbanks and Cynthia Wilbanks (AB ’73, TeachCert ’73), vice presidentfor government relations; S. Jack Hu (MSE ’86, PhD ’90), vice president forresearch, the J. Reid and Polly Anderson Professor of Manufacturing; Jun Du2. Guests join in singing "The Victors" 3. Eli Gould; Warde Manuel (BS ’90, MSW’93, MBA ’05), the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics 4. Kevin Zhang (RossSchool of Business Class of 2018), Olivia Negris (LSA Class of 2018), ShaelynAlbrecht (College of Engineering Class of 2018) 5. Guests pose for a photo51. YuQing Wu (PhD ’04); Toby J. Teorey, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering; JulietteTeorey 2. Rong Chen (AM ’03, PhD ’07) 3. Meera Sampath (PhD ’95), Heasook Rhee (MMus ’81, AMusD ’85),Niloufar Emami (MS ’15, Taubman College Class of 2018), Wing Li (PhD ’90), and Amrita Dhar (RackhamGraduate School Class of 2018) 4. Michael J. Solomon, interim dean of the Rackham Graduate School andprofessor of chemical engineering; Meera Sampath 5. Liza Dominguez (MS ’89), Mauricia Borromeo (MMus ’73) For more photos, visit ldrsnb.st/BarbourScholars411. Annette Martin (BSEd ’61, TeachCert ’61) 2. Audrey Hunt (COE Class of2018), Jenni Jasperse (COE Class of 2018), Jennifer Barker (LSA Class of2018), Jenna Roby (LSA Class of 2018) 3. David S. Evans (AB ’85) 4. LaurieMcCauley, the William K. and Mary Anne Najjar Professor and dean of theSchool of Dentistry and professor in the Department of Pathology at the U-MMedical School 5. Martin Philbert, provost and executive vice president foracademic affairs; Congresswoman Debbie Dingell 6. Grace Meng (AB ’97),Tyler Kye, Wayne Kye, Brandon Kye 7. Alec Gallimore, the Robert J. VlasicDean of Engineering, the Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Professor, ArthurF. Thurnau Professor of aerospace engineering 8. President Schlissel greetsguests 9. Lea Follis, Joan Warrington (AM ’67, EdS ’69, PhD ’77) with the U-MDance Team 10. Tom Skinner (AM ’57, PhD ’63) and Marlis Mann 11. AuroraSevilla (AM ’57), Delia Rayos (AM ’59)135 ee more from the Wolverines’ trip to TampaSat ldrsnb.st/OutbackBowlTailgateDAVID B. HERMELIN AWARDFOR FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIPAnn Arbor, MI October 27, 2017 Michigan UnionThe David B. Hermelin Award for Fundraising VolunteerLeadership was established in 2004 to recognize outstandingfundraising volunteers whose commitment to and support ofthe University of Michigan reflects the standards set by the lateDavid B. Hermelin (BBA ’58, LLD Hon ’00).The Hermelin Award is presented annually to volunteers whosefundraising efforts for Michigan exemplify the dedication DavidHermelin showed to the university until his death in 2000. Thisyear’s award ceremony welcomed recipients and guests at theMichigan Union during Homecoming Weekend.A tireless and exuberant volunteer and major fundraiser forMichigan for more than two decades, Hermelin served on thenational committee for U-M’s campaign in the 1980s and wasa major gifts co-chair of the campaign steering committee forthe billion-dollar Campaign for Michigan in the 1990s. He alsoserved as co-chair of the Detroit Major Gifts Committee.The university is proud to recognize this year’s HermelinAward recipients: Joan Edgar Evans and David Evans of Chicago;Dr. Yu-Chun “Peter” Fan of Taipei, Taiwan; John Greene ofDenver; John Nannes of Washington, D.C.; Irving Stenn, Jr. ofChicago; and Trish Turner-McConnell of Atherton, California. For more on the life and Legacy of David B. Hermelin,visit ldrsnb.st/HermelinAward2017
AWARD RECIPIENTSVolunteer work gives me an excuse to come back to Ann Arbor every year to meet another groupof enthusiastic and aspiring law students, to meet alums who also treasure their years at Michigan,and to assure that future generations will have the same opportunity I did to study and learn at thiswonderful university.The most rewarding aspect of being donors and volunteers has been being involved in groundbreakinginitiatives in areas such as life-saving health care, teacher training, mental health access, andprograms for students who have been in foster care. The experience of working with people whohave the potential to truly transform lives inspires us every day.David Evans and Joan Edgar EvansJohn M. NannesCHICAGO, ILLINOISBETHESDA, MARYLANDChicago residents David Evans (BGS ’85),chairman of Glencoe Diversified Holdings,and Joan Evans (AB ’87), director of theProsper Road Foundation, effect positivechange through their involvement with theUniversity of Michigan. They host events,inspire U-M alumni and friends to give,and share expertise with university leaders.They support the U-M Depression Center;C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital; the School ofEducation/TeachingWorks; the College ofLiterature, Science, and the Arts (LSA); CampMichigania; and the Athletic Department.John M. Nannes (BBA ’70, JD ’73) of Washington,D.C., has combined a distinguished legal careerin private practice and government servicewith unwavering support for the U-M LawSchool over the past 44 years. He previouslychaired the school’s Annual Fund andcurrently chairs the school’s Victors forMichigan campaign. To introduce studentsto the importance of alumni giving, Johnconceived and funded the 3L Challengefor third-year law students. StudentsThe Louis Evans Chair in U.S. History in LSA,named in honor of David’s grandfather, wasendowed by the Evanses in 2005. Joan andDavid support the Evans Child Behavior HealthClinic and the Blavin Scholars program. In2013, they launched the TRAILS initia
Victors for Michigan campaign chair Stephen M. Ross (BBA '62, LLD Hon '11), Victors for Michigan campaign vice chair Regent Ron Weiser (BBA '66), President Schlissel . 6. Victors for Michigan campaign deputy chair Donald Graham (BSE '55, MSE '65, D Eng Hon . 7. Judith Frey (ABEd '59, TeachCert '59) 8. Victors for Michigan campaign
