HOMECOMING 2007 EDITION!
More than 450 alumni attended Marygrove's week-long homecoming celebration. We invite you to relive the event through the following stories and photographs.
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GOLF SCRAMBLE SELLS OUT
Marygrove College’s 6th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble kicked off homecoming week on Monday, September 10. The beautiful Inn at St. John’s Golf and Conference Center in Plymouth, Michigan, was the location for a great day of golf and fun. The outing has grown from 12 players in 2002 to 144 golfers this year - a sellout! Proceeds from the event will be used to award scholarships to deserving students and benefit the men’s and women’s basketball program.[More] [PHOTOS]
GREEN AND GOLD BASKETBALL GAME LOTS OF FUN
On the evening of Tuesday, September 11, a number of alumni came back to participate in Homecoming Week's "Alumni and Friends" basketball game. With graduates, staff and current team members playing, it was an evening of fun, gaffs and laughs. More than 150 people were on hand to watch the green team beat the gold team 74 to 71. [PHOTOS]
POETRY READING
There was a poetry reading Wednesday, September 12. Alumni and their friends read from stories and poems they have written on a variety of subjects. The reading was organized by Dr. Don Levin, professor of English and head of the English and Modern Languages Department. [PHOTOS]
2007 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND ALUMNI OF TOMORROW NAMED
On the evening of Friday, September 14, alumni, staff, friends and family gathered in the theater to honor 2007's distinguished alumni and alumni of tomorrow. This year's awardees were Suzanne M. Fleming, IHM '57; Lana Cavalier Cowell '64; Lynne O'Loughlin DeGrande Hackathorn '67; Elizabeth A. Burns '72; Victoria E. Jones '76; and Armando R. Cavazos '99. Amy Pavlov '08 is a current senior who was named the "alumna of tomorrow " for her good work and potential. [More]
MUSICAL CELEBRATION
On Saturday, September 15, Marygrove showcased the enormous talent of several of its alumni during the Alumni Musical Celebration. Classical, sacred, cabaret and jazz music enthralled the audience in the Sacred Heart Chapel as it was heard in song and played on piano, saxophone, keyboard and Marygrove's unique 1928 Casavant organ.
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JOHN NOVAK DIGITAL INTERVIEW COLLECTION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
Marygrove College will debut the John Novak Digital Interview Collection of African-American migration stories on Tuesday, October 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Marygrove Library. This totally Internet-based collection tells the stories of African-Americans who moved to Detroit after experiencing discrimination and Jim Crow laws in the south. The stories were collected by Professor Dena Scher and Marygrove students as class projects from 2005 through 2007. [More]
HAVE A SEAT IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8: PARK WEST GALLERY PREMIER SPONSOR!
Due to its popularity and success of the past two years, Marygrove College will again host Have A Seat … and more! Chair Auction and Strolling Dinner on Thursday, November 8, 2007. The occasion commemorates the founding of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1845, as well as the founding of Marygrove in 1927, which they continue to sponsor. Internationally renowned artist and designer Dominic Pangborn and his wife Delia have graciously agreed to serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for this year’s event. Mr. Pangborn will also donate original works of art for the auction. [More]
LESLIE MURPHY WILL GIVE BUSINESS LECTURE OCTOBER 3: “VIEWS FROM THE TIGHTROPE”
Plante & Moran’s Group Managing Partner Leslie Murphy will keynote the Marygrove College Annual Business Lecture on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. The presentation will take place in the Denk Chapman Hall of the Madame Cadillac Building from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. [More]
ELEGANT DINNER AND WINE TASTING
Sunday, October 21, 2007; 4:00 p.m.
5ive Restaurant, Plymouth
Enjoy dinner with wine tasting at 5ive Restaurant at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, where celebrated Executive Chef Tom Mackinnon brings his culinary expertise. Family, friends and alumni are welcome. Nominal price of $45.00 per person includes five-course dinner with 12 different wines, surprise wine gift, tax and gratuity: a $75 dollar value! Location is 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI. Space is limited and we anticipate an enthusiastic response. To register, send payment to Marygrove College, Attn: Marianne Gaynor, IHM, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221 by September 29, 2007. If you need more information, please contact Sandra Collins ’82 at (248) 689-9782.
CLASS OF ’53 FALL LUNCHEON PLANNED
Members of the Class of 1953 have organized a fall luncheon for classmates who are interested in staying connected with one another on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Peabody’s Restaurant; 34965 Woodward Ave., Birmingham, Michigan. Please call Joann Holden at (248) 626-4758 or Barb Tangora at (248) 477-4889 no later than September 28 to RSVP.
LEND A HAND SANDWICH TO GO PROGRAM
Saturday, October 27, 2007; 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Alumni Association has volunteered once again to assist with the Cass Community Social Services’ Sandwich to Go Program on Saturday, October 27, 2007, from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Scott Center, 11850 Woodrow Wilson Dr., Detroit. This program, which provides meals for detainees, funds a significant number of Cass Community Social Services’ projects. We will prepare 1,200 sandwiches that will be distributed among Detroit Police Department precincts. This is a great way to carry out the mandates to feed the poor and visit (figuratively) those in prison. If you are interested in volunteering or if you need more information, please contact Monique Kelly Brown ’93 at (586) 944-3809 or mbrow247@ford.com. Those who have participated in the past have expressed their appreciation for having the opportunity to bond with their fellow alums while offering assistance to an organization that provides vital services to thousands of disadvantaged people in Detroit.
DINNER AND THEATRE
Over the last several years, the Dinner/Theatre events sponsored by the Marygrove Alumni Association Program Committee have met with great success. This season we are pleased to bring you two exciting plays from the UDM Theatre Company in the Marygrove Theatre, preceded by lunch or dinner in the Main Dining Room in Madame Cadillac Hall.
Glass Menagerie written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Greg Trask
Sunday, October 14, 2007 • Lunch 12:30 p.m. • Stage Play 2:00 p.m. [More]
ALUMNI CLASS NOTES AND DEATH NOTIFICATIONS GO ONLINE
No longer will you have to wait until the annual Contact magazine is published to find out what your classmates are up to. Beginning in August, Marygrove’s alumni web site (www.marygrove.edu/alumni/class_notes.asp) will include class notes and photos that have been submitted to the alumni office since the most recent edition of Contact magazine. Death notifications, both for alumni and their family members, will also be included. The information will continue to be published in Contact, but we hope this will provide a useful, up-to-date resource that will help you stay connected with your fellow graduates. [More]
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING WORKSHOPS OFFERED FREE TO ALUMNI
The Educational Technology Services Department at Marygrove is pleased to offer free technology training workshops to alumni on a variety of topics including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher. These courses may be taken separately or as a part of the Marygrove Office Certification Program. Since the inception of the program in 2005, 19 alumni have participated in these workshops and 4 have opted to get certification. Training sessions are offered in the Student Technology Instruction Center (STIC) located on the lower level of the Library in rooms L011 and L012. For more information or to register for a workshop, contact Gwen Little at (313) 927-1285 or glittle@marygrove.edu.
GREAT LAKES BIONEERS DETROIT CONFERENCE (GLBD) COMES TO MARYGROVE IN OCTOBER
Bioneers was founded in 1990 to disseminate breakthrough solutions in response to the urgent call from leading scientists to restore the Earth’s imperiled eco-systems and heal our human communities. Humanity needs to change its way of living on Earth in order to avert global environmental catastrophe. Beaming Bioneers satellite conferences began six years ago. In 2005, two IHM sisters and a group of volunteers organized the Detroit conference. This coming October 19-21, the main conference in San Rafael, California, will be connected each day through a live satellite broadcast. Local workshops, speakers and activities will complement the national program. For more information, contact Gloria Rivera, IHM at (313) 843-0802 or river1143@sbcglobal.net. Come to explore, connect, discover and celebrate! URL: www.sustainabledetroit.org/bioneers
IHM SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (“IHMs”) founded and sponsor Marygrove College. They also publish an e-newsletter and here is a link to the publications section of their Web site to read about the latest news in the IHM community: IHM online newsletter
ALUMNI SPONSORED TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES TO SPAIN, SOUTH AFRICA AND BEIJING IN 2008
Spain’s Classics
February 24 – March 5, 2008
10 Days - 14 Meals
$2,399 – Includes roundtrip air from Detroit, hotel transfers and departure taxes.
Spain is a land of fiery excitement and wild, untamed beauty, steeped in romance, tradition and culture. Widely known for flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches and sunshine, Spain also offers cultural cities filled with art and history and breathtaking scenery. The expedition begins in Spain’s capital, Madrid, a modern city with classical palaces, wide boulevards and the world-famous Prado museum. You’ll also visit Toledo, the ancient Castilian capital; Seville, home of flamenco; Granada, Cordoba, Valencia; and end the tour in Barcelona, one of the most vibrant and lively cities in Spain. [More]
HELP RECRUIT STUDENTS TO MARYGROVE AND THEY RECEIVE SPECIAL BENEFITS!
Alumni who care about the future of their alma mater can help the Marygrove
Alumni Recruiting Students (MARS) committee and the Office of Admissions
by identifying potential Marygrove students for the upcoming class. If
you refer a student to Marygrove, he or she will have the $25 application
fee waived and, if admitted and enrolled, a $250 gift card for books will
be awarded to be used at the College Bookstore. [More]
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need to hear from you about the goings-on in your life: a new job, a promotion,
an advanced degree, married, kids, grandkids? Tell us what you’re doing and we’ll pass that along to the
Marygrove community. Here’s a short form to help you. You can also
give us this information online at Stay in Touch/Class Notes Form.
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