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MARYGROVE HOSTS CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF DR. GLENDA D. PRICE'S RETIREMENT - JUNE 8, 2006. RESPONSES DUE JUNE 1.
Please join us on Thursday, June 8, 2006 as we pay tribute to the significant contributions that Dr. Glenda D. Price has made to Marygrove College over the past eight years on the occasion of her retirement. This celebration of Dr. Price’s 40-year professional career also serves as a fundraiser for The Dr. Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund.

Responses are due June 1, 2006 to Janet Kuras at 313-927-1436 or jkuras@marygrove.edu. Sponsorships are also available.

The evening event will include cocktails, a strolling dinner and entertainment at Marygrove College beginning at 6:00 p.m.

If you cannot attend the celebration, you may wish to make a donation to the Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund to benefit Marygrove College by contacting Janet Kuras as well.

Dr. Price leaves a legacy of urban leadership and a commitment to science education as she brings her professional career to a close. Ever dedicated to science education as a means of preparing our graduates for a technological world as well as preparing qualified science teachers who can inspire urban students, Marygrove is proud to announce the Dr. Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund in her honor.

Dr. Price ushered in a new level of service to the community with her presidency. She serves on several boards including Alma College, Compuware Corporation, LaSalle Bank, New Detroit The Coalition, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Regional Chamber and the Jewish Fund. Recently, Dr. Price was chosen as one of Metro Detroit’s “most connected” leaders by Crain’s Detroit Business.

When she arrived in Detroit in 1999, Dr. Price reached out to the community and made lasting friends for Marygrove whose commitment to stay in the City continues to benefit its students and its residents.

Here is a press release about Dr. Price's retirement party.

MAKE “SUMMER DREAMS” COME TRUE AND SUPPORT MARYGROVE’S CHILDREN’S THEATRE AND ART PROGRAMS
Marygrove College seeks support for the various children’s art and theatre programs offered this summer by the Institute of Music and Dance. This year, the College needs to raise $16,000 in order to fund these summer camps.

Fortunately, the camps were again chosen to benefit from the Detroit Free Press, Children First - Summer Dreams initiative. As part of this program, the Skillman Foundation matches each donation, up $1,500, to help reach a combined goal of $32,000.

A gift to Summer Dreams allows Marygrove to provide numerous scholarships for young, talented, and deserving metro Detroiters who otherwise would not be able to participate in these wonderful camps.

Three of the camps provided are in the area of theatre and dance and a new program, “Adventures in Art,” will provide visual art instruction.

Nearly 100 youths, ages 5-18, will take part in an interactive theatre and visual arts experience they’ll cherish forever in the three camps: Junior Performers’ Camp, Summer Theater Intensive and Totally Theater. These programs provides the youth with professional and fun instruction in such aspects of the performing arts disciplines as acting, voice, dance, improvisation, stage make-up, lighting, and stagecraft. At the conclusion of the programs, our junior performers will showcase what they’ve learned in a performance in the 400-seat Marygrove College Theatre.

New this year is the Adventures in Art camp, a two-week, half-day hands-on experience for children ages 5-7 and 8-14. Children will draw, paint, build, and develop pieces of art that can stand alone or be integrated with movement or with their environment. Students will present and display their works in Marygrove College’s prestigious Art Gallery at the conclusion of the camp.

Marygrove’s performing and visual arts camps not only offer a fun experience for students they won’t get anywhere else, but they also provide the opportunity for building self-esteem, teamwork, creativity, oral and physical presentation, and the opportunity to tap into their inner talents and, more importantly, discover a whole new world about themselves, others, and the passion of the arts.

To make a donation, click here to print a form you can mail in, or contact Maureen Leonard at 313-927-1308 or at mleonard@marygrove.edu.

Here is the Summer Dreams Donation Form.

SCHOOL YEAR ENDS WITH A HOST OF CELEBRATIONS!
Marygrove’s school year end was packed with festivities, including Employee Recognition Day, Campus Beautification Day, Campus Farewell Celebration for Dr. Price, baccalaureate mass and hooding ceremony, Grad Gala, Alumni Luncheon and commencement.

At the Employee Recognition, Ginny Brock, Glenda D. Price and Lynne Schaefer were honored for their retirement and for the many years of service at Marygrove College. Many others were recognized for five years of service and more and Elaine Sherman was given the “Spirit Award.” Awards of Excellence were presented to James Karagon – Service, Frank Rashid – Scholarship, and Don Rizzo – Teaching.

Ginny Brock, Administrative Coordinator for Continuing Education, is honored for her retirement and her years of service at Marygrove

Don Rizzo, Professor and Department Chair of Science and Mathematics, with his Award of Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Price surprised everyone with her gifts of thanks to six employees that helped her tremendously throughout her tenure at Marygrove. Those employees were Maryann Kummer, Martin McNeeley, Jane Hammang-Buhl, Mary Sue Livingston, Dena Scher, and Carolyn Roberts. Each of these employees was presented with a Pewabic tile created for Marygrove College.

On Saturday, May 6, over 55 pairs of helping hands came out to help beautify Marygrove’s campus. Alumni, faculty, staff and students planted LOTS of flowers, raked leaves and grass, picked up trash and helped make the grounds look better than ever. Members of the Nefcy family returned for the 5th year in a row, to spruce up the garden that was dedicated in 2000 in honor of their mother, Therese Nefcy ’47.

Alex Lobodocky, Sodexho Director of Facilities, and his son pitch in on Beautification Day

Rita Charvat, daughter of Therese Nefcy ’47, and her “assistant” help spruce up their “mother’s garden” on Campus Beautification Day

With the campus looking lovely, the sun shined down on Tuesday, May 9, for a glorious Community Farewell Celebration for Dr. Glenda Price. The event, which took place on the lawn in front of Madame Cadillac, was a tribute to Dr. Price’s many years of service at Marygrove as well as a dedication of the garden, her farewell gift to the college.

Sculptor Mark Belchenko, Dr. Glenda Price and Master Gardener Barbara D. Bosley ’01, cut the ribbon at Dr. Price’s farewell celebration	Anthony McGlaun, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Vocal Activity, bursts into song – “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”
Leslie Love, Theater Manager, and Dr. Price show off their garden hats	Lasbrey Nwachukwu with Dr. Price

Representatives from the community spoke words of thanks and admiration as they bid Dr. Price farewell and good wishes for a wonderful retirement. Speakers included Dr. David Fike, Provost; Jesse Cox, Director of Campus Ministry; Mary Katherine Hamilton ‘68, Vice President of the IHM’s; Lorry Ashe Kempf ’67, President of the Alumni Association; Dr. Loretta Woodward, Associate Professor of English; Yesenia Lara, student representative; and Alison McNeeley, Manager of Administrative Services.

Rose E. DeSloover, Dean of Fine Arts, explained the story behind the selection of the garden sculpture “Type A Personality” by Mark Beltchenko and Barbara D. Bosley ’01, Master Gardener, recounted the creation of the garden.

After words of thanks from Dr. Price, Anthony P. McGlaun, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Vocal Activity, performed a rousing rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” which words hold great meaning for Dr. Price.

The “Good Schools Resource Center: A Skillman Initiative” helped to fund the celebration.

Baccalaureate mass followed on Thursday evening, May 11, which included the presentation of Academic Honors along with the much loved tradition of the “hooding ceremony.” A Grad Gala followed late into the evening.

Students hood each other at Baccalaureate

Mark Jackson, Dean of Student Affairs, addresses the students

The Alumni Association Luncheon, which welcomed the class of 2006 into the fold, took place the following day. Honored guest, Rita Edgeworth Fields ’96 and ’02, related the moving story of her tragic upbringing and how Marygrove gave her the chance to turn her life around. The tradition of the blessing of the rings and the alumni pledge concluded the mid-day event.

The celebrations culminated with Commencement on Saturday, May 13 at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. Nearly 300 undergrads and master graduates participated in the ceremony. The recipient of the Theresa Maxis Award for Social Justice was activist, writer and speaker Grace Lee Boggs. Ph.D. Doctor of Humane Letters were presented to Dr. Glenda Price and Charles McGee, Professor Emeritus of Art, Eastern Michigan University and renowned artist. The Doctor of Laws was presented to The Honorable John D. Dingle, J.D., Congressman, Michigan Fifteenth District who addressed the graduates. Graduates Cynthia Scott and Denise D. Risbeck spoke to the students as well.

Honorary student speakers Cynthia Scott and Denise D. Risbeck	President Glenda D. Price and David L. Vandegrift who was designated Professor Emeritus
Chairperson of Board Joyce Hayes-Giles, J.D.; Charles McGee, Doctor of Humane Letters recipient; The Honorable John D. Dingell, J.D., Doctor of Laws recipient; Grace Lee Boggs, Ph.D, Theresa Maxis Award for Social Justice recipient; and President Glenda D. Price	Graduates at 2006 Commencement

ALUMNI SPONSORED TRIP TO KENYA A RESOUNDING SUCCESS - MORE TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT
From April 24 – May 6, 2006, ten adventurous alumni, family and friends explored the wildlife and culture of Kenya. Wildlife was abundant – our travelers were literally within feet of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, rhinos, hippos, baboons, monkeys, buffalo, bongos, wildebeest and flamingos, to name a few. They were also invited to a Maasai Village where they were treated to traditional dance, food, and lectures about the Maasai culture, an indigenous African tribe of semi-nomadic people.

Hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti	Elephants get the right of way
Diane Puhl,Director of Alumni Relations, and friend	Family of Zebras
Flamingos	Breakfast in the bush
On the equator at the Mt. Kenya Safari Club. In the southern hemisphere, bottom row left to right, Mary Anderson Walker ’56, Grace Felice ’47, Marcella Chanaki ’54, Kathy Hart ’68. In the northern hemisphere, top row left to right, Rita Marcero, Margaret Lee, Joe Hart, Roland John Kase, Rita Walker, Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni Relations.	Giraffe kiss

You too can enjoy this type of adventure by traveling with the Marygrove Alumni Association and its partner, Collette Vacations. Trips to Alaska, Italy and France await you. This is your chance to enjoy exclusive, one-of-a-kind tours with first-class accommodations at an exceptional value to Marygrove College students, faculty, alumni and their family and friends. Click here for upcoming travel opportunities.

Explore Alaska with Steve Thomas
(Featuring a 7-night cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Zaandam with Steve Thomas, host of The History Channel’s Save Our History show.)
August 10-18, 2006
9 Days – 20 Meals
$2,599 - Includes inside cabin (double occupancy), roundtrip air from Detroit, hotel transfers, departure taxes and fees and port charges.

This exciting journey begins with an overnight stay in Seattle, Washington, where we’ll have time to explore one of America’s most picturesque cities. We’ll then board Holland America’s ms Zaandam to begin a 7-night cruise. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included. The first night, Marygrove guests will be treated to an exclusive “welcome aboard” cocktail reception with The History Channel’s Steve Thomas. Mr. Thomas will also host a film screening and two additional on-board events throughout the cruise. Ports of call for this memorable trip include Juneau, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. A complete itinerary can be found HERE.

Shrines of Italy
November 12 – 21, 2006
10 days – 15 meals
$2,259 – Includes roundtrip air from Detroit and double occupancy.
Travel with Collette Vacations and Marygrove Alumni on an inspirational journey visiting some of the most fascinating religious sites and relics in the world. Highlights include Rome, Vatican City – Papal Audience, St. Peter’s Basilica, Saint Mary Major, St. John in Lateran, Madonna del Rosario, San Giovanni Rotondo, Tomb of Padre Pio, Monte San Angelo, Loreto, Assisi and St. Francis Basilica. A complete itinerary can be found HERE.

French Impressions
March 22 – April 1, 2007
11 days – 15 meals
$3,249 – Includes roundtrip air from Detroit and double occupancy
Discover the rich culture and scenic beauty that have inspired some of the most famous French Impressionist painters. On this special vacation, we’ll stay three nights in luxury hotels in Paris, Provence and Nice – the French Riviera, enjoying the historic sites, legendary landmarks and splendid scenery. A complete itinerary can be found HERE.

Space for each trip is limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come basis. When possible, we will include a member of the faculty and/or staff who will provide expertise in the area of the world we visit. Special accommodations can be made for people who need a departure city other than Detroit. If you have questions or need more information, contact Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni Relations at 313-927-1443 or dpuhl@marygrove.edu.

"TEE UP" FOR FUN AT THE 5TH ANNUAL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GOLF SCRAMBLE
Grab your clubs and join us for the 5th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble on September 9, 2006. We are again returning to the beautiful yet challenging Copper Hills Golf and Country Club in Oxford. Guests will enjoy 18 holes of scramble style golf, light lunch, buffet dinner and silent auction.

You do not have to be an alum to golf. Bring your friends for a great day of golf and fun. If you are signing up solo we can team you up with others.

Proceeds will be used by the alumni association to award annual scholarships to Marygrove students. Please see the attached golf and sponsorship forms that need to be returned by August 2, 2006.

For more information contact Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni Relations, at (313) 927-1443 or email her at dpuhl@marygrove.edu.

Golf Registration Form (.pdf)         Golf Sponsorship Form (.pdf)

Golf buddies	Golf foursome
Golf angels

FIRST GROUP OF MARYGROVE STUDENTS RECIEVE MASTERS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE
Marygrove College’s Social Justice Masters program, the nation’s only, graduated their first class of nine students at the May commencement. A celebration honoring the graduates was held on May 6 with Baldemar Velazquez, President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, as the main speaker.

Students in the program analyze and reflect on the values, assumptions and actions that maintain the economic, political and cultural structures that shape our lives and to build skills to transform these structures for a more just society. The 36-credit hour program is ideal for those who want to learn how to promote social justice and change and create a sustainable culture of justice in our society.

Current student, Nina Scimemi, chose the program because it was the only one she could find that focused solely on justice. The coursework “allowed me to view justice in many aspects of life such as religion, leadership, the environment, psychology and more,” said Scimiemi. She enjoyed the weekend program format because “the once a month meeting fits the lifestyle of a working person” and she appreciated the “small group setting at a college who has a past history and concern for social justice.”

For those interested in this program call Dr. Brenda Bryant at 313-927-1502.

NEW ACCREDITATION WEB PAGE NOW UP AND RUNNING
Wondering what is this thing called accreditation? Questions about criteria? Desperately seeking the Steering Committee? Then you need to check out the new web site for the Marygrove College Accreditation Project, now online at www.marygrove.edu/nca and accessible from the Quick Links box on the College home page. The web site will be your main source for information as the accreditation project moves toward our site visit scheduled for March 25-28, 2007. This web site has continually updated pages on the entire self-study process, the different criteria we’re using, the project’s steering committee and members of the self-study teams, and, when it’s ready, the actual self-study report that the school will produce. Check it often, and all your accreditation questions will be answered!

Accreditation Team in the Windy City . . .
A contingent from the Marygrove College Accreditation Steering Committee visited Chicago in early April to attend a conference on accreditation as part of the college’s on-going self-study. Pictured from the left are Dr. Donald Levin, associate professor of English and project co-chair; Dr. Donald Rizzo, professor of biology and chair of the science and mathematics department; Dr. David Fike, provost and president-elect of Marygrove; Johnesa Dimicks, director of institutional research and assessment and project co-chair; Dr. Steven Scribner, associate professor of chemistry and director of the Honors Program; and Dr. Allan Cook, assistant professor of English. Not pictured is the photographer, Dr. Thomas Klug, assistant provost, associate professor of history, and director of the Institute for Detroit Studies. Dean of Enrollment Services Sally Janecek, who leads another criteria team, attended last year’s conference

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 Fall 2006 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.

You can become a very important member of our staff as a volunteer alumni admissions representative by telling others of your experiences at Marygrove College. Do not discount the value of your experience as an opportunity to help people choose wisely about the future of their education.

Please use the Alumni-Referred Admission Application and feel free to make copies. If you know someone who would make a good addition to the Marygrove student community, give him or her an application to fill out and send in. Remember to include your name and graduation year in the “Referred by” line below so we know whom to thank! If you have questions, email info@marygrove.edu or call the Office of Admissions at (313) 927-1240. Thank you in advance for your continued support and commitment to Marygrove College.

Here is the Alumni Referral Form (.pdf).

MARYGROVE TO HOST "FOCAL POINT" - A VIDEO STUDY WORKSHOP, JUNE 19 - 23, 2006
DAFT, (Digital Arts, Film & Television), is conducting an intensive week of "hands-on" video study for adults and mature high school students, called Focal Point, on the Marygrove campus, June 19-23, 2006. In the workshop, students will have an opportunity to work with video from conception to finished product in one week, as the course covers camera operation, script writing, story boarding, special effects and non-linear editing. (More)

DAFT, an educational non-profit organization supporting teachers and students, has produced this workshop in Southeast Michigan for over 30 years. Students of all skill levels are welcome and course work can be geared to accommodate specific interests and needs. Out-of-town students can be referred to affordable lodging in the area.

Location/Registration/Information:
Focal Point meets June 19-23, 2006, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Liberal Arts Building at Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221.

The workshop features professional instructors from the field including:
John Prusak, an award-winning cinematographer who taught media production for over 30 years and now teaches video and animation at Wayne State University.
Dick Rockwell, a telecommunications instructor for Royal Oak Schools. He has won awards as a producer and director.
Steve Julin, a certified trainer for AVID and Final Cut Pro video editing software. He has authored the textbook AVID Express Pro Power!
Annette Alexander-Frank, an art and video teacher with over 20 years’ experience teaching animation.
Thomas Mansell, a video editor with degrees in telecommunications and creative writing.

Topics Covered:
Script writing, story boarding, camera operation, editing, graphics, special effects and digital audio manipulation. Demonstrations by professionals and presentations by guest artists will also be added to the rich mix. Footage is recorded using MiniDV video cameras and is edited on Mac computers running Final Cut software. Student productions will be shown on the final day at a screening for friends and family.

Fees for Focal Point:
The tuition is $600 and includes all instruction, use of equipment, most materials, lunch, a compilation DVD of all student videos and a Focal Point T-shirt. University credit is available through Central Michigan University. Continuing Education Units apply to educators.

For more information, call Thomas Mansell at (248) 547-0847, e-mail areyoudaft@hotmail.com or visit http://www.daftonline.org.