Feb. 16, 2010 issue E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame to induct seven

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Seven new members, including a current NFL quarterback, will be inducted into the Eastern Michigan University E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Class of 2009 includes: Denise Allen (women's basketball), Charlie

Batch (football), Jerry Cerulla (men's track), Angela (Springer) Johnson

(women's track), Sharon McNie (women's gymnastics), Gary Patton (football) and Gary Strickland (athletic trainer).

This year's class will mark the 34th anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame. The E-Club is a group of former EMU varsity athletic letter

winners. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Student Center and will be followed immediately by a buffet luncheon. The group will be honored at halftime of the EMU men's basketball game versus

Northern Illinois in the Convocation Center at 2 p.m. that afternoon. Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony and luncheon, which also includes a ticket for the basketball game, are $45 each and can be purchased by

calling the EMU Athletics Department at 487-1866.

A brief synopsis of each inductee is as follows:

Denise Allen, a 1982 EMU graduate, Allen was a four-year letter-winner in women's

basketball. She finished her career ranked 11th in scoring in EMU history with 1,049 points and her 573 rebounds is 10th. Allen played in 94 games for EMU, 73 of those as a starter. She averaged in double figures in all four seasons, with an 11.3 average as a freshman, a 10.9 mark as a sophomore, a 12.0 average as a junior and a 10.3 average as a senior.

Allen helped the 1978-79 team upset Michigan, 75-74, at the Motor City Tournament. She was a starter on the 1980-81 squad that won two of three games at the State of Michigan Amateur Intercollegiate Athletics for Women

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Charlie Batch, a 1997 EMU graduate, enjoyed an outstanding career as the quarterback on the EMU football team. Batch, currently a backup quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, recently completed his 12th season in the NFL. He started his career with the Detroit Lions (1998-2001) and has played for the Steelers since 2002.

While at EMU, he earned four letters (1994-97) and graduated with virtually all of the school's passing records,

including total offensive yards (7,715), Batch 2 single-season offensive yards (3,229 in

1995) and again in 1997 (3,390), career passing yards (7,592) and career touchdown passes (53).

Batch was named EMU's Most Valuable Player in 1997. He earned first­team All-Mid-American Conference honors in 1995 after leading the team to a 6-5 record. He was drafted in the second round (30th overall selection) of the 1998 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, where he was the starting quarterback for all four years there. During his NFL career, Batch has played in 71 games, completing 819 passes on 1,461 attempts for 10,050 yards and 57 touchdowns. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl XL and XLIII championship teams.

Batch was named the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. He created Best of the Batch Foundation for youth in disadvantaged communities in the Pittsburgh area and also has established Project C.H.U.C.K., which stands for Continuously Helping Uplift Community Kids. For a decade, Batch has hosted a youth basketball league in his hometown of Homestead, Pa.

Jerry Cerulla, a 1968 EMU graduate, won the high hurdles at the 1968 NAIA Outdoor National Track and Field Championships as a senior after transferring from Utah State University, where he was the NCAA indoor high hurdle champion and a competitor in the 1964 U.S. Olympic Trials. He went on to become the No. 1 hurdler in the world in 1965 and

Cerulla qualified for and competed in the 1968 Olympic Trials. Cerulla was a teacher in the Huron Valley Schools for 39 years and is a prominent starter of college and high school meets. After his hurdling days, Cerulla went on to become an outstanding slow pitch softball player. He won the state championship in both the high and low hurdles at Wyandotte Roosevelt High School in 1962.

Angela (Springer) Johnson, a 1988 EMU graduate, was an outstanding competitor on the EMU women's track team from 1986-88. Springer won four individual and four relay titles during Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships.

She captured the long jump title in both 1987 (20 feet) and 1988 (20 feet 3 inches), and won the 200-meter title (:24.03) in 1987 and the 400-meter title (:52.69) in 1988. Springer also ran on EMU teams that won MAC relay titles in 1987 in both the 400-meter and 1600-meter relays, and ran on the winning 1600-meter relay team in both 1987 and 1988.

Sharon McNie, a 1989 EMU graduate, was an outstanding member of the EMU's women Johnson gymnastics team, where she earned four letters.

McNie McNie won the MAC all-around title two consecutive years (1985 and 1986),

broke two conference records and won every event except the floor exercise in the 1986 MAC championship meet. She was an All-MAC performer three times (1985-87) and garnered four individual event MAC titles.

Gary Patton, a 1988 EMU graduate, earned four varsity letters in football from 1984-87. Patton was a three-time All-Mid-American Conference selection and All-MAC first-team pick in 1986 and 1987.

Patton is the only player in school history to lead the team in a category for four years, topping the squad in rushing and all-purpose yards four times each. He is EMU's career leader in touchdowns (31), all-purpose yards (5,533), rushing attempts (702) and rushing yards (3,497). He also ranks third in career scoring (186). He is the last of six EMU players to score four touchdowns in one game and one of only three EMU players to have back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons.

Further accolades included: Associated Press All-American selection in 1986, the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player in 1986 and Co-Most Valuable Player in 1987. Patton was the MVP of the California Bowl in 1987, the last year EMU Patton has made an appearance in a bowl game. The New York Jets drafted Patton in the seventh round of the 1988 NFL Draft.

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Gary Strickland served the EMU Athletics Department in the training area from 1970-2000. Strickland was an assistant trainer from 1970-1986 and became the head trainer in 1986, a position he kept until retiring in 2000.

During his tenure, EMU athletic teams won 74 Mid­American Conference championships. Strickland worked directly with the baseball team, which made two appearances in the NCAA College World Series, and the men's basketball squad that qualified for four NCAA Tournaments. He also was the head trainer for the 1987 football team that won the California Bowl. During his

tenure, the athletics program grew from 12 men's sports to more than 20 men's and women's sports.

Strickland also was a staff instructor in EMU's former health, physical education, recreation and dance (HPERD) department. He was part of the HPERD committee that helped develop the major in sports medicine.

Feb. 16, 2010 issue McAndless Scholar works to break down stereotypes of veils worn by Muslim women

By Geoff Larcom

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Farzaneh Milani wanted to send a message. More than any other topic raised in her class, students had asked about the veil worn by many Muslim women.

So, one day, she wore one to class. The point: I am the same person with or without this garment.

Yet, Milani was met with "a colossal silence" as she entered the room.

"Why are you so silent?" she asked her students.

"We are scared," a woman said. "What if you are carrying a gun under the veil?"

Milani was astonished, and now calls it one of the most teachable moments of her career. She stopped the class right there and began a long discussion about stereotypes.

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Milani, a professor of Persian studies and studies in women and gender at the University of Virginia, recalled that vivid anecdote during

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS: Farzaneh Milani, a professor of Persian studies and women and gender studies at the University of Virginia, makes a point about stereotypes of Muslim women. Milani, the College of Arts and Sciences' 2009-2010 Thelma McAndless Distinguished Scholar, also will give the keynote in March during Women's History Month on campus.

her talk Feb. 5 at the EMU Student Center. She spoke and answered questions for nearly two hours during a presentation entitled, "A Conversation About Globalizing the Curriculum."

Milani, who is from Iran, is the College of Arts and Sciences' 2009-2010 Thelma McAndless Distinguished Scholar. The McAndless endowed chair program brings distinguished artists and scholars to the EMU campus. This semester, Milani, along with EMU Professor of Philsophy Margaret Crouch, is co-teaching the class "Gender, Modernism and Freedom of Movement."

Milani spoke of the change in attitudes, often led by students, at the University of Virginia on broader curriculum regarding global studies, race and gender.

Milani recently spent a remarkable semester at sea, where a diverse group of students and faculty lived and learned on a cruise ship that traveled to a dozen countries around the world last fall. Thirty two faculty members each taught three courses to the group of more than 500 students in what Milani called a "transformative experience."

America is a wonderful "salad bowl" or "melting pot" of diversity, yet Milani noted the difficulty of selling the idea of a woman's right to wear a veil to feminists. In the class, it was important to develop a level of empathy regarding veiled women, noting the sense of camaraderie and community that results. "And the key issue for women is not whether you are veiled, but whether you are free to move about," Milani said.

Perceptions can be slow to fade.

The pervading question of the session was how can reflexive fear that often results regarding such symbols as the veil be alleviated.

"I wish I had the answer for that," Milani said.

One solution is to push professors to write in ways that speak to the masses, such as through op-ed pieces as opposed to narrowly read academic journals.

"We have become writers without readers," Milani lamented.

Countries, like people, are paradoxes, Milani said, noting her own multiple identities of mother, teacher, sister, Muslim woman and Iranian. That is why international studies are so important - to convey a deeper sense of those we don't know, she said.

For instance, Iran has its problems, but 64 percent of its students are women, Milani noted, giving yet another indication why people must get beyond the veil in judging a person or a country.

As a keynote for Women's History Month, Milani will present "Reading and Mis-Reading Iranian Women in the U.S.," March 10, at 7 p.m., in the Student Center.

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Feb. 16, 2010 issue Presidential Scholars pursue diverse interests

By Marietta Ford

Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of three articles profiling Eastern Michigan University's 16 Presidential Scholars.

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The Presidential Scholarship is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours (15 per semester) per year of in-state tuition, housing, food allowance and mandatory fees. Students who receive these scholarships must live in University residence halls the first two years of the award, complete at least 15 credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Scholarship recipients are selected during EMU's annual Presidential Scholarship Competition. Awards are based on a competitive exam. To compete, high school seniors must have either a 3. 7 GPA, with a minimum of a 25 ACT or 1,150 SAT score. Each scholarship winner also must complete a successful interview.

This year, 16 students were found deserving of the honor. Profiles of the second five are provided below.

Tyler Moll (Wauseon, Ohio)

Out of more than 10,000 applicants, Tyler Moll's "Breaking through Barriers," an abstract mixed media wall sculpture, was one of only 300 pieces chosen in spring 2007 for display at the Governors Youth Art Exhibition in Columbus, Ohio.

"One of my favorite artists and inspirations is Alexander Calder," said Moll. "The nature of his works is very interesting."

Initially, Moll came to EMU based on a friend's recommendation and for the school's art history program. He is now looking towards switching his major to sculpture.

Moll also plans to get his master's degree from EMU in historic preservation. Moll

"I want to restore historic buildings around the world," said Moll. "I have always wanted to go to Russia and restore the Imperial Palace."

In high school, Moll kept busy playing tenor drums in the marching band, working stage crew for various drama productions and serving as president of student council.

"In student council, we planned homecoming dances and hosted a lunch for elderly people," said Moll. "We just generally did things to help out our school and the community."

Kody Klein (Grand Haven, Mich.)

The full-ride scholarship, paired with the scenic campus environment, are what made Kody Klein decide EMU was the school for him.

"I found out that I won the scholarship while I was at school," said Klein. "Upon hearing those delightful words, 'You received the presidential scholarship,' I quite shamelessly broke into ecstatic 'Snoopy' dances and ran around the rest of the day telling all of my favorite teachers the wonderful news."

In his second semester at EMU, Klein finds himself undeniably impressed with the faculty and staff he has encountered. To Klein, the faculty and staff seem to provide students with such a dynamic college experience.

Currently, Klein is considering a degree in mathematics. His ultimate goal is to obtain a doctorate in the field and become a professor.

"My students would be there because they want to learn," said Klein. "The career would also be a good balance between leaving a legacy, while obtaining my own intellectual stimulation through research."

During high school, Klein kept busy acting in school and community theatre productions, working as a sushi chef at a local chain of restaurants and playing guitar at his school during open mic nights.

"I play guitar because it's the one thing that makes me feel as though I'm transcending my physical existence," said Klein. "It's my escape."

Chelsea Mcintyre (Dowagiac, Mich.)

Chelsea Mcintyre was torn between going to EMU or Oakland University, but she quickly chose to attend EMU after being selected as a Presidential Scholar.

"I was standing in the kitchen when EMU came up on the caller ID," said Mcintyre. "After getting off the phone with Gayle (Green, assistant director for EMU's Honors College), I was jumping up and down with my Mom."

Mcintyre is thankful for the scholarship because now she can eliminate some of the stresses in her life and really focus on schoolwork.

After receiving a blood transfusion in eighth grade, Mcintyre Mcintyre is exploring becoming a pathologist, where she can conduct medical research for others. Her major is clinical laboratory science.

In high school, Mcintyre was drum major during her junior and senior years, and she was a cheerleader for all four years. Mcintyre also took jazz and ballet classes for 13 years of her life.

"Being on stage and performing for others is what I love," said Mcintyre. "It's my way of expressing and communicating my feelings with the audience."

When Mcintyre is not studying or practicing in EMU's Marching Band, she can be found watching her favorite movies, "The Notebook" and "August Rush," with her family and friends.

Kimaya Hudgins (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Kimaya Hudgins found out about receiving the Presidential Scholarship while at a hair salon with her mother.

"I literally pulled my head out from under the dryer to answer the phone call from Gale," said Hudgins. "The next thing I knew, my mother was telling everybody in the world."

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After a quick celebration, Hudgins quickly called her high school principal to inform him of the good news.

"My high school principal is the kind of person that students can go to for anything," said Hudgins. "He has inspired me to want to someday become a principal after I have been a teacher for a few years."

Currently, Hudgins is pursuing a major in special education with a focus in cognitive impairment. She would specifically like to work with youth at the high school level.

Hudgins is getting an early feel for her career by being a part of Best Buddies, a program offered by the Vision Office. Through Best Buddies, Hudgins has been able to form a strong relationship with an individual with an intellectual disability.

In high school, Hudgins was very involved in organizational and extracurricular activities. She was a member of Key Club, played volleyball all four years, and was president of the executive board for student council.

Emily Graf (Dearborn Heights, Mich.)

Emily Graf thoroughly enjoys sharing her love for reading and writing with others, which makes a major in English education and a minor in English as a second language perfect for her.

"I like hearing peoples' various ideas on literature," said Graf. "My goal is to teach English as a second language over in Korea."

Graf first learned she had received the Presidential Scholarship when her two little cousins were visiting at her home.

"I was telling my six- and eight-year-old cousins about how I had just received a full-ride to college," said Graf. "Both of them just could not understand why I was so excited because they thought someone was just going to drop me off in a car at college."

In high school, Graf took part in the National Honor Graf Society, played on both the junior varsity and varsity soccer teams, and she wrote several poems for "Literary Magazine," her school's writing magazine.

The magazine awarded third place to two of Grafs poems. Although she had been writing for quite some time, she said having her poems place within the top three was a big honor. Currently, Graf is working on writing a fantasy fiction book.

"I don't have a title for my book yet, but it is set in the future, where rebels are attempting to overthrow a corrupt government," said Graf. "I guess it's kind of like '1984' and 'V for Vendetta.' "

Feb. 16, 2010 issue Inflation of indoor multi-purpose athletic facility takes place

By Geoff Larcom

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The word came early on a chilly, but calm Sunday morning (Feb. 7). After a series of delays caused by snow and wind - and with a big storm coming later that week - it was time to raise the roof on Eastern Michigan's new indoor, multi-purpose athletic practice facility.

Workers started at 7 a.m. and, by 9 a.m., the big, white, synthetic roof had billowed to its full height. Inside, members of EMU's physical plant staff and construction workers admired the expansive space and thought of the athletes that would bring the place to life in the months to come.

"The kids are going to have a ball in here," said John Donegan, chief of operations for EMU'S Physical Plant.

It was an improbable event, considering work on completing such a facility and inflating BUBBLE WRAP: Michael Carlstedt, project manager the roof took of EMU's indoor multi-purpose athletic practice place heading facility, checks the permafrost inside the facility Feb. into and 8, a day after it was inflated. The temperature inside during a was a balmy 59 degrees. Michigan winter. But mild late fall weather helped workers and staff accomplish a great deal, such as pouring 2.5 million pounds of footings concrete.

"We had a phenomenal November," Donegan said.

Light snow in January also helped. The area experienced less than 10 inches this year, compared to more than 30 inches last year. A one-inch dusting of snow delayed the inflation, but only for several days.

"We definitely won on the snow front," Donegan said. "If we'd have had a rough winter, this would have been a tough situation."

The facility, which costs $3.9 million, is located on Westview Drive, off Huron River Drive, at the northeast corner of Rynearson Stadium.

The building will enable EMU's collegiate athletic teams and the Ypsilanti community to continue playing and practicing despite inclement weather. The facility will support intramural, recreational and club sports events, as well as local sports leagues.

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Despite the light Sunday mood, plenty of work remained after the inflation. Workers must unfreeze the ground, level the concrete, install synthetic turf and complete the welcome center. The parking lot will be completed in warmer weather.

The project began in October and will be completed this spring.

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Feb. 16, 2010 issue President Martin has conversation with campus

By Geoff Larcom

It's an important and vibrant year of change and challenge at Eastern Michigan University, a time marked by unprecedented construction, campus improvements and a focus on retaining students.

That clear theme emerged Feb. 8 as EMU President Susan Martin held an informal question-and-answer session in the food court area on the first floor of the Student Center.

The usual lunchtime hustle grew reflective as Martin sat amid an attentive group of students and staff and fielded questions. The event was part of a series of informal conversations President Martin plans to conduct around campus this semester.

A CONVERSATION WITH THE PRESIDENT: Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin answers a student question during her "Conversations with the President" forum in the food court area of the Student Center Feb. 8. Martin plans to host similar events during the semester to offer the campus the

In her latest information and hear about any topics or introductory concerns on the minds of students, staff and remarks, faculty.

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Martin noted that overall enrollment has increased by about 5 percent this semester.

"If you feel like there are more people on campus, you are right," she said.

Martin also mentioned the many ongoing building projects on campus, from the small-scale (renovations at Pittman Residence Hall and new windows at Brown-Munson Residence Hall) to the major construction projects such as the new Science Complex, with 75,000 square feet of new space, and the planned rejuvenation of the Pray-Harrold classroom building.

"It's the most construction we've had on campus in a long time," Martin said.

The Pray-Harrold project entails moving staff and faculty out of the building for at least a year, a decision that will save millions of dollars and a year in construction time. Many faculty will move their offices to now­vacant Hoyt Residence Hall, while buildings with open space - such as

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"We'll be using every nook and cranny on campus," Martin said.

Martin said that EMU won't spend the additional revenue from increased enrollment until the University gets a better sense of what kind of funding it can expect from Lansing.

Other questions and answers included:

Q: Would the University consider keeping the Rec/IM Center open 24 hours, to better serve students?

A: Martin said the present hours are rooted in historical habits, but that she is open to feedback.

"We're older and not up when you are," she told the crowd of students.

Q: Would it be possible to open up the class scheduling process earlier in the semester?

A: The provost's office will look at that issue in coming years, Martin said. But scheduling complications resulting from the temporary move from Pray-Harrold will delay any timing change for this year, she said.

Q: Why should a person taking just one class have to pay the same fees as someone with more credits?

A: Martin said the University continues to study how such fee charges can be rolled into a clearer, simpler pricing model. Keeping tuition increases to a minimum will remain a goal.

Q: Has the University expanded its marketing efforts in recent years?

A: Yes. There has been a dramatic increase in advertising such as billboards, radio ads and signage. In addition, the University is trying to tell more stories about the good work of its faculty and students.

Walter Kraft, vice president for communications, added that the story­telling effort includes social media such as Facebook and Twitter.

"There are so many positive stories here," he said. "I'm excited to share that message."

Q: Parking remains a challenge for students at EMU. Will a new structure be built?

A: The reality is that there is parking room for students, in the north lots. One problem is that students attempt to park in the few lots right next to their classrooms, rather than make the walk to class.

Q: What is EMU doing to improve its retention rate of students after their first years on campus?

A: The issue is a major priority for President Martin and the Board of Regents this year, and a variety of initiatives have begun or are being looked at for next year.

Martin noted that EMU's retention numbers also stem from its student population, which has older students, many with jobs or families, versus

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Feb. 16, 2010 issue Jacobs awarded outstanding advisor award by the Society of Physics Students

By Alyssa Eckles

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Diane Jacobs, an EMU professor of physics and astronomy, was awarded the Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award of the Society of Physics Students for 2009. The award honors one advisor nationwide for his or herleadership, the development of student leadership and contributions to the program.

"I am delighted, after 25 years, to receive this award," said Jacobs.

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"It's been my dream to earn this award and be able to start a speaker series on astronomy and physics in the department," Jacobs said.

Jacobs was nominated by her current EMU undergraduate and graduate students, as wel l as alumni and faculty. She wil l be accepting her award in Washington, D.C., Feb. 16.

Russell Olwell, an EMU assistant professor of history and director of GEAR UP at EMU, recently received the Michigan Campus Compact's Faculty/Staff Community Service/Learning Award. Olwell received the honor at the MCC's 14th Annual Institute : Service-Learning and Community Service Awards Dinner Feb. 9 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme.

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The annual award is the highest MCC bestows on faculty and staff in the state of Michigan. Peers designated Olwell as the faculty/staff person at EMU who has made the most outstanding contributions in service- learning, student support and community service. As director of EMU's GEAR UP program, Olwell has transformed the educational and co­curricular lives of young people in the Ypsilanti, Willow Run Community and the Wayne/Westland schoold districts.

Michigan Campus Compact is a coalition of col lege and university presidents who are committed to fulfilling the public purpose of higher education.

Derrick Gragg, EMU's athletics director, will be inducted into the Huntsville- I S Madison County (Ala.) Athletic Hall of Fame. Gragg will be recognized for his high school and college athletic achievements as well as his work with athletics at EMU.

"I'm truly humbled and honored by this recognition," said Gragg, who will now be recognized among athletes he looked up to when he was in high school.

Since becoming EMU's 11th athletic director in 2006, Gragg has overseen the Eagles as they won 16 Mid-American Conference team championships. The men's athletics went on to win the Reese Cup in 2008 with Gragg as director, an honor EMU hadn't earned since 1995-96.

"Eastern Michigan University plays a great role in receiving this honor," Gragg said.

Norman Tyler, an EMU professor and director of urban regional planning programs, has been nominated to become a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Nominees of the AICP must have been a member of the association for at least 15 years and must exhibit outstanding contributions to the program and the field. The AICP will be choosing Fellows this month. Tyler is a registered architect and his most current book, "Planning and Community Development: A Guide for the 21st Century," is scheduled for publication in August.

Dan McClory, an EMU alumnus and managing director of Hunter Wise Financial Group, was awarded the "Eastern Man Award" for his contributions to the University and its sports teams. Mcclory was a captain and a four-year letterman on both the track and cross country teams when he attended Eastern, becoming the top EMU runner in 1979 and placing 45th in the NCAA District Championships. In 2008, Mcclory donated $1 million to EMU's cross country and track teams. The "Eastern Man Award" is an annual honor presented at the men's cross country banquet for an alumnus who has contributed to EMU. Mcclory is a member of the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees.

McClory Ted Ligibel, director of EMU's historic preservation graduate

program, was nominated by Governor Granholm to serve on the State Historic Preservation Review Board through 2013.

"Ted is a very important presence at EMU and in historic preservation," said Rick Sambrook, department head of geography and geology. "We're quite happy he was nominated."

EMU's historic preservation program is the largest in the Ligibel country, concentrating on career development in historic preservation planning, administration and interpretation. The program is also involved in the preservation of some of EMU's buildings, such as Starkweather and Sherzer Hall. In May 2009, EMU also won a Michigan Historic Preservation Network's (MHPN) Government/Institutional Award for its preservation of the buildings.

Ligibel is currently on sabbatical.

A book co-authored by Mary Ann Watson, an EMU professor of electronic media and film studies, and M.C. Keith, entitled, "Norman Corwin's One World Flight: The Lost Journal of

Watson Radio's Greatest Writer," has been published by Continuum. The book was reviewed in the Journal of Broadcasting &

Electronic Media by Donald G. Godfrey, who hails "it is a first" in broadcast history preservation.

Matthew Tropman, an EMU lecturer in euphonium and tuba, performed a solo recital at the U.S. Army Band International Tuba-Euphonium Conference in Fort Meyers, Va., Jan. 29. Some of the pieces performed were Bach and Bolcom. Before arriving at EMU, Tropman served as an euphoniumist in the "President's Own" U.S. Marine Band from 1996 to 2002.

Kimberly Cole-Luevano, an EMU associate professor of music and dance, has been invited to perform a recital at the International Clarinet Association's annual conference. The conference will take place this summer in Austin, Texas. Along with her recital invitation, Luevano's recording of "Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and Strings with the Arianna String Quartet" will be released this summer.

Haley Stein, an EMU sophomore and women's volleyball player from Carleton, Mich., was selected to the Academic All Mid-American Conference team. Stein averaged 4.48 in digs, Cole-Luevano ranking her fourth in the MAC and 89th nationally. The Academic All-MAC players are selected for their academic achievements and excellence in their selected sport. Stein was the only member of her team chosen for the honor.

•••----1 Five of EMU's football players received Mid-American Conference academic honors for the 2009 season. Ben Thayer (Kalamazoo, Mich.), a junior tight end and math­secondary education major, was awarded All-MAC Academic Team honors with a 3.66 GPA. Thayer ended the season with 11 starts and 29 receptions for the Eagles. The honorable Thayer mentions for EMU were Eric

Davis (Southgate, Mich.), junior finance major; Mark Mitchell (Blissfield, Mich.), junior exercise science major; Tyler Palsrok (Vicksburg, Mich.), junior art major ; and Javon Reese (Ft. Wayne, Ind.), sophomore biology major.

Ashley Rodrigues (Pickering, Ontario) and Katie Lozar (Broadview Heights, Ohio), seniors on EMU's women's soccer team, were selected for the Mid­American Conference All-Tournament team. Both Rodrigues and Lozar helped the Eagles reach the conference semifinals this season. The pair also were All­MAC first team selections in 2009.

Maggie Christensen, a member of EMU's women's soccer team and a nursing major from Orland Park, Ill., has been selected for the "ESPN, The Magazine" Academic All-District IV third team. Christensen had three assists and one goal this season. Christensen is one of six women's soccer MAC players to receive District IV honors for this season.

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Feb. 16, 2010 issue A dozen EMU employees celebrate anniversaries this month

By Alyssa Eckles

The following Eastern Michigan University employees celebrate service anniversaries this month.

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Lois Whitehead, library associate, Halle Library (42 years)

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Bruce Hendricks, plumber, physical plant (40 years)

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Benjamin Czinski, resident director, Kresge Environmental Education Center (31 years)

Alberto Perales, customer relationship adviser, admissions (31 years)

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Mollie Newton, unit manager, dining services (30 years)

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Colleen Tompkins, assistant director, university housing (20 years)

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Kara Corwin, account specialist senior, Convocation Center (10 years)

Robert Gillespie, information technology analyst senior, information technology (10 years)

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April Marshall, academic advising specialist, Academic Advising Center (10 years)

Theresa Musgrave, custodian, custodial services (10 years)

Feb. 16, 2010 issue Laura Woody, an administrative secretary in provost's office, dies

By Alyssa Eck les

Laura M. Woody, administrative secretary in the provost's office and a 2003 EMU alumna, passed away Feb. 7. She was 45.

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Woody was born Jan. 25, 1965, in Paris, France to parents Neil and Hilda Stewart. She married Ron Woody July 11, 1987. Ron is currently the associate director for academic technology and computing services at EMU.

In 2003, Woody received her bachelor's degree from EMU and also began her work in the provost's office as administrative secretary. She also gave her time to Oakwood Church in Saline, where she was office manager. Ron is still associate pastor there.

Woody is survived by her husband and her children Brandon, Sarah, Noah and Rachel of Saline; a brother, David Stewart of San Diego, Calif. ; two sisters, Kimberly Schneideman of South America and Susan Pionk of Raleigh, N.C.; a stepfather, John Maher of Woody Port Huron; two stepbrothers, Michael Maher of Holly and Dan Maher of Troy; a stepsister, Julie Maher of South Lyon; and several nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made in her memory to a college fund for her children. Envelopes are available at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home in Milan or go to http ://www.ochalekstark.com/.

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A SCE N E FROM "NORA/JULIE": (from left) In this scene from EMU Theatre's production of "Julie", Jean (played by Taylor senior Joshua Hamilton) and Julie (played by Ann Arbor sophomore Elizabeth Dieterich) battle about status and sex. "Nora/Julie" continues its run Feb. 18-20, 7 p.m., in Sponberg Theatre. Tickets are $ 1 5 regular admission, $12 for students and $9 for MAINSTAGE patrons. For tickets, call 487-2282 or pick them up at the Convocation Center, Student Center ticket office or the Quirk Box Office.

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HAPPY VALENTI N E'S DAY: (from left) Nikki Lohman, a pastry chef in EMU's Dining Services, distributes a heart-shaped cake to Kaylen Bickerstaff, an EMU sophomore from Alexandria, Va., at the Eastern Eateries Food Court Feb. 12. Bickerstaff ordered the sugary confection for that special someone. Faculty, staff and students had a choice of ordering a yellow cake with frosting, a chocolate chip cookie or a chocolate brownie. Those who ordered had the option of having "Happy Valentine's Day" or "I Love You" inscribed on the treats .

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ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY: Chris Holman, a Lansing entrepreneur and publisher of the Greater Lansing Business Monthly, delivers the keynote speech at CEO 2010, the SESI Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference that took place in the Student Center Feb. 12. Holman, a 1972 EMU alumnus, spoke about entrepreneurship in Michigan and how young people can get started during his speech in the Student Center Ballroom. Gov. Jennifer Granholm appointed Holman as the state of Michigan's small business advocate in 2006.

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STRI NG M USIC: Yen-ling von Meister, a mus1c1an with the Ann Arbor Chinese Traditional Music Ensemble, plays the violin during "Under the Silver Moonlight. " The performance was part of the Chinese Spring Gala that kicked off Chinese Week on campus Feb. 7. The gala, hosted by EMU's American Chinese Student Association, also featured dance performances and Tai Chi demonstrations. Photo by Robert Bunnell

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Feb. 16, 2010 issue News Briefs

By Ron Podell

• Board of Regents meeting

• Blood drive on campus

• Rest and relaxation

• Astronomy Club event

• Everyone is Extraordinary Auction

• Gift of Life Campus Challenge

• Celebration of Student Support

• Michigan Collegiate Job Fair

• Mac Attack promotion

• Teaching Excellence Awards nominations

• Mark your calendars

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The following are news briefs about important activities and events happening at Eastern Michigan University.

• Board of Regents meeting: The EMU Board of Regents meets Tuesday, Feb. 16. The schedule is: Athletics Affairs Committee, 12 : 45-1:30 p.m., 205 Welch ; Faculty Affairs Committee, 12:45 to 1: 30 p.m., 205 Welch; Student Affairs Committee, 1:45-2 : 30 p.m., 201 Welch; Educational Policies Committee, 1:45-2: 30 p.m., 201 Welch Hall;

CALL TO ORDER: The EMU Board of Regents meets Tuesday, Feb. 16 in 201 Welch Hall.

Finance and Audit Committee, 2:45-3: 15 p.m., 201 Welch; and regular meeting and communications section, 3: 30 p.m., 201 Welch. For more information, contact Jackie Kurtz at 487-2410.

• Blood drive on campus: Donate blood to the Red Cross through Thursday, Feb. 18, noon to 6 p.m., Putnam Hall. Students and faculty can get more information and log in at www.givelife.o_rg, sponsor code "emu. " For more information, contact Gerry Abejuro, regional representative, American Red Cross, Southeast Michgan, at 313-549-7092 or e-mail abejurog@usa. redcross.org.

lfllR!!!!'J!::irl'i!! Rest and relaxation: Eastern Michigan University employees qualify for a discount at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City Feb.

il�i;;m 21 through March 25. Employees can get a $119 nightly rate with stays from Sunday through Thursday, and if they reserve by

lflr.i�ij'1� phone. This discount is a part of the Winter Cheer promotion. For more information,

�;S�ij got to the purchasing department at httR ://www.emich.edJJLpurchasingLepd.htm or call at 487-1200.

Astronomy Club event : The EMU Astronomy Club hosts an out-of-this-world

CABIN COMFORT: Eastern evening with Brother Guy, author of "The Michigan Univerity employees Heavens Proclaim," Wednesday_ Fe?. 17, qualify for a discount at Great 7:40 p.m., St�d�nt Center Aud1t?rium_. Wolf Lodge in Traverse City Feb. Weather permitting, an observation will 21 through March 25. take place afterward at the Sherzer

Observatory. For more infomation, contact Norbert Vance at 487-1157.

• Everyone is Extraordinary auction: The "Everyone is Extraordinary" Auction will create an endowed scholarship to provide an opportunity for students with special needs to take classes at EMU. The auction is

Thursday, Feb. 18, 6-9 p.m., Student Center Ballroom. The event is 2'> hosted by EMU's Department of Special Education. Vic Faust, co-anchor of WXYZ-TV's Action News, is the master of ceremonies. Tickets are $30 per person, $50 per couple and $5 for students. Purchase your tickets at www.emutix.com or call (734) 487-2282.

• Gift of Life Campus Challenge: EMU is competing in the 2010 Gift of Life Challenge, a competition to see which Michigan school can encourage the most people to sign up on the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. To sign up and credit Eastern Michigan University, visit , click on the button and join the Donor Registry and select the school's name from the drop­down menu provided. Two trophies will be awarded at the end of the competition, one to the school with the most donor registrations and one to the school with the most registrations compared to student population. For questions, contact the Gift of Life at 800-482-4881 or e-mail info@.giftoflifemichigan.org ; or Jessica Boldon, treasurer, EMU Student Nurses Association, at 517-605-7485 or e-mail jbo_k!on�ich.edu.

• Celebration of Student Support: It's that time of year again. Have you had a tutor, supplemental instructor, instructor or EMU staff member who inspired you or contributed to your academic success? Recognize that special person today by filling out a Celebration of Student Support (formally Faculty Tutor Appreciation Day) nomination form. Forms can be filled out and submitted at http :) /www .emich .�du/tl@rograms}css/NominationForm. htm. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 12, at noon. The Celebration of Student Support takes place March 29, 2010, and wraps up EMU's Week of Excellence. For more information, e-mail Holman Success Center at learning_center@emich.edu. Nominate someone today.

• Michigan Collegiate Job Fair: Meet one-on­one with prospective employers at the 45th Bi­Annual Michigan Collegiate Job Fair Friday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia. More than 100 employers are expected to participate in the fair, which is sponsored by EMU with the Michigan Association of Colleges and Employers. To register, go online at www.mcjf.org or send a check for $10 registration and a resume to MCJF ���!!!!ii at Career Services, 200 McKenny Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The deadline to register is March 12. For more information, call Lavonda Robinette, Career Services, at 487-0400.

Mac Attack promotion: EMU basketball has launched a new promotion: the Mac Attack. Students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to win a 13.3-inch glossy widescreen, 2.26GHz MacBook during a random drawing at each of the remaining 2010 EMU men's and women's home basketball games. The value of each laptop is $1,000. Anyone attending a home game may �-----------------� pick up a free raffle ticket before tip-off at the marketing kiosk inside the main ticket

BASKETBALL BYTES: Eastern Michigan University basketball has launched a Mac Attack promotion, offering EMU students, �ntrance. Just show your g�me faculty and staff the opportunity to win a ticket or student ID. For a lls� . MacBook during a random drawing at each of scheduled home games, v1s1t

of EMU's remaining home games. emueagles.com.

• Teaching Excellence Awards nominations: The EMU Alumni Association's Recognition and Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 20th Annual Teaching Excellence Awards. All faculty members who have held a full-time appointment at EMU for three or more complete academic years are eligible. For criteria and an application, go to http://www.emich.edu/alumni/awards/tea.html. Nominations should be forwarded to the Office for Alumni Relations, 1349 5. Huron St., Suite 2, Ypsilanti, MI by Friday, March 5. For questions, call 487-0250.

• Mark your calendars: Eastern Michigan University's annual Employee Service Awards Program is scheuled Tuesday, March 23, 8: 30-10:30 a.m., Student Center Ballroom. Employees honored will have an anniversary in 2010 of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service. For more information, contact Jeanette Hassan at 487-3195 or e­mail her at jhassan@emich.edu.

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M ichigan has always been my home. I grew up in Waterford, did my undergraduate studies at Western Michigan University and went on to the University of Michigan for graduate school in history. I eventually went out to California to teach for six years, but I missed everything, especially the seasons. A position opened up in the history department at Eastern Michigan University and I leaped at the opportunity.

Since my fourth week in undergraduate studies, I knew I wanted to teach history. There was nothing else. It made college so much easier for me, and I still love getting up in front of students and talking about history.

I've often thought about what a great fit EMU is for me. I'm the graduate adviser for the history department and I have the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and graduate students. I also get to take some great trips. Every spring, about 20 students and I go to Florence and Rome for a cultural history tour where I actually get to teach in the ruins of the Roman Forum. Every fall, Honors College Director James Knapp and I take students up to Stratford, Ontario, for the Stratford Theater Festival.

This semester, I'm teaching a graduate course on the Crusades, which is going quite well so far. I hope to make it into an honors history course for undergraduates in the future.

I absolutely love my job. I enjoy what I teach and I appreciate having the opportunities I do. EMU is my home, and they'll have to carry me out of here before I choose to leave. - Contributed by Alyssa Eckles