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PRESIDENT’SPERSPECTIVE MSU Alumni Magazine Robert Bao Editor Bill Beekman Acting Executive Director Bev VandenBerg Associate Director Dominic Schimizzi Business Manager David Brown Assistant Director Joni Burns Administrative Assistant I Beverly Carnahan Executive Staff Assistant Louise Cooley Assistant Director Regina Cross Marketing and Sales Coordinator Cheryl Denison Marketing and Sales Coordinator Brenda Haynes Office Assistant III Dave Giordan Design MSU Alumni Association Susie Hamilton Assistant Director Andy Henderson Systems Manager Kristin Mackley Office Assistant III Karen Moser Office Assistant II Chris Pfeffer Information Technology Tammy Pike Secretary II L. Patrick Scheetz Assistant Director Sandy Soifer Assistant Director Barbara Susa-Fineis Event Coordinator Jackie Sweet Membership Coordinator Linda Trimble Secretary II T he beginning of a new year marks a time when many of us pause to look back at the achievements of the past year, and then forward to the promise of the year ahead. It is a time when we reflect on our blessings, and give thanks to those who have made a positive difference in our lives. For many of us, it is also a time when we look deeply into our own lives and find ways we can improve both ourselves and the world around us. Over the years, Michigan State has made conscious efforts to develop in strategic and innovative ways. We have remained firmly rooted in our land-grant heritage as we have reached out globally – with our teaching, with our research, and with our outreach ventures. From our focus on experiential learning in our classrooms, to our innovative partnerships with local businesses and multi-national corporations; from our countless outreach initiatives in counties across Michigan, to our world-grant commitments in countries around the globe, MSU has demonstrated its proven ability – and follow-through – to respond to the ever-changing needs of society, and to provide solutions that work. I frequently refer to the strength and fortitude of Team MSU. While those references may seem commonplace to some, each is derived from some real and praiseworthy achievement. Like any good team, our strength and fortitude arise from a depth and breadth of diverse factors, all working together, and collectively driven by shared goals and values. With these shared goals and values as our solid base, one critical factor that continues to make Team MSU a winning team is a sustained ability to reinvigorate our lineup. As we look forward to the new year ahead, there is much that holds promise for Michigan State. As this issue of the MSU Alumni Magazine notes, we recently welcomed Mark Dantonio as MSU’s 24th head football coach. We welcome him not only as our new coach, but also as a great teacher and role model for our players, as someone who embodies and reflects back the values, passion, and work ethic necessary to achieve success at this level. Another story in this issue features MSU’s new Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, slated to open in fall 2007. This innovative living/learning opportunity for our undergraduates will not only enhance the student experience, but also equip students to live and work effectively as global citizens of the 21st century. Each year, there are many substantive ways in which we continue to strengthen Team MSU. And each and every member of the team can contribute to its overall success. As we welcome 2007, I thank you for your support of Team MSU and wish you great success and joy in the year ahead. Sincerely, Advertising (517) 355-8314 advertising@msualum.com COPYRIGHT 2007 MSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Lou Anna K. Simon, Ph.D. President, Michigan State University MSU Alumni Association 242 Spartan Way East Lansing, MI 48824-2005 (517) 355-8314 www.msualum.com MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. Page 2 Winter 2007 MSU Alumni Magazine 046957070001_02.indd 1 1/30/07 9:06:46 AM
INBASKET FUN, FLOATS AND THE FROG You did a great job capturing the excitement of this year’s Homecoming with “The Fun, The Floats, and The Frog” (cover story, Fall 2006). I applaud not only your coverage of Kermit and the Homecoming events, but also your coverage of MSU alumni from around the world and what is happening right here on campus. Everyone should be very proud to be GREEN. I know I am. As Kermit said, “At MSU, it’s not only easy to be green. It’s essential.” Acting executive director Bill Beekman deserves special praise for going to the “swamp” and persevering to land Kermit as the Grand Marshal, guest speaker, assistant football coach, and President Simon’s comedy sidekick. This was a big one, and it deserves an A+. Margaret Hehr East Lansing GRANDPARENTS U It was a privilege for me to have participated in Grandparents University last summer at MSU with my nine year old grandson, Parker. In addition to providing me an opportunity to spend some quality time with him, the hands-on, interactive program was educational, practical and exciting for both of us. The classes brought out a new behavior in Parker that I had not witnessed before. He behaved less reserved and more proactive in the class sessions. He even volunteered to interview his grandfather in one of the classes, sharing family traditions, in front of the class. We became better informed about growing plants, the food we eat and learned a lot about stars and galaxies in the Abrams Planetarium. These and other classes were interesting and learning experiences. They were taught by experienced instructors at the level to inspire both young and old minds to think and acquire knowledge. We had fun overeating at meal time, particularly the variety of sweets, including soft serve ice cream and real ice cream at the MSU dairy. We made new friends. In fact, the entire program was structured to cultivate the Spartan Family concept. Already Parker again has requested to participate in the program next summer and his 7 year old brother also has asked to be included. We are looking forward to the 2007 summer sessions and will register early to get some more great classes. Clarence Underwood, Jr. Outreach Consultant, MSU Office of Admissions MSU Athletics Director Emeritus ☛ This year’s Grandparents U will be held June 27-29, 2007. Those who sign up before 5 p.m. Feb. 28 will receive a discount. For information, visit www. grandparents.msu.edu. –Editor. NEW ORLEANS PROJECT Truly enjoyed reading your article on MSU’s New Orleans Project (Fall 2006) about the efforts of Professor Joyce Grant and her students to help revitalize the New Orleans school system. Whoever would have thought that one of “the darkest corners of corners of the earth” would be America’s Gulf Coast. The efforts of professor Grant and her students personify the essence of what it means to be a Spartan. Pat Gallinagh, ’67 Ironwood ☛ Gallinagh was a starter on MSU’s national championship football teams of 1965 and 1966. Also, last December another group of 53 MSU students and faculty volunteers, organized by horticulture professor Art Cameron, spent five days refurbishing New Orleans’ largest park. They stayed at Camp Blessing, Sidell, LA. –Editor. SPARTAN INVENTOR I’d like to submit another candidate for your Gallery of MSU Inventors (Winter 2006). Whenever you switch on your TV and listen to stereophonic sound, you are listening to the circuitry developed and patented by James R. Simanton, ’47, and his partners at Telesonics Systems Inc. Many large corporations competed to develop such a system. Jim, from Benton Harbor, who graduated from MSU in 1947 with dual BS degrees in Chemistry and Electrical Engineering, came up with the system. The Foundation we developed was recognized in 1991 as an MSU Benefactor. Donna Simanton Spokane, WA NEW GLBT ALUMNI GROUP I was very excited to see your report in the Fall 2006 issue about the development and creation of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Alumni Association. It’s a historic event in MSU’s alumni history. Back when I was attending MSU in the middle sixties there was absolutely no visibility concerning gay and lesbian issues. Please continue to help draw the attention of the thousands of alumni across the globe who also happen to be glbt! Dennis J. Hall, ’69 Lansing UPDATE }Dale Darling (“A Spartan Conquers Mount Everest,” Fall 2004), ’87, M.S. ’91, has now conquered the highest peak on all Seven Continents. On November 21, Dale summited Mount Kosciuszko, at 7,280 feet the highest peak of the Australian continent. Only a few climbers have achieved the seven peaks mountaineering goal. }Thomas McGuane (p. 10, Winter 1990), novelist, essayist, screenwriter and movie director, shows in his words over time how he evolved into one of America’s premier literary figures in Conversations With Thomas McGuane (University Press of Mississippi, 2006). }Mary Ann Ramsey (p. 14, Fall 2006), ’75, president of Betty Maclean Travel, Inc., Naples, FL, has been selected by Virgin Galactic to become an “Accredited Space Agents”—one of a select group allowed to reserve seats aboard Virgin Galactic’s suborbital space flights. Click Right Through for MSU www.msualum.com Page 3 046957070001_03.indd 1 2/2/07 12:59:06 PM
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