July 2007

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Welcome

Welcome to the July edition of the Michigan Campus Alumni e-Newsletter.

The fall is approaching... before we know it will be freshman orientation and then Auto Show/Homecoming weekend will be here. Everyone on campus is in full planning mode for both of these traditions...every year we have the desire to make everything bigger and better than the previous year…and this year is no exception.  During orientation on August 30th & 31st a few alumni have volunteered to help us greet all of the new students, please let me know if you are interested in helping out too.  It might be interesting to go back and relive your time at orientation, and the students will certainly appreciate the warm welcome.
 
Quick history lesson... I recently took a road trip down to southern Indiana to West Baden Springs and French Lick, Indiana.  Some of you might not know that Northwood had a beautiful campus open in West Baden Springs from 1967 until 1983.  In fact the campus was in the old West Baden Springs Hotel which was just recently restored to its original beauty and reopened this summer.  We have a wonderful group of alumni from that campus that are eager to keep the spirit of the West Baden Indiana campus alive, be on the lookout for a big reunion in that area in the fall of 2008!

Last thing…we are polling to see how many alumni & friends might be interested in riding a charter bus up to campus for the NU vs. GVSU football game October 20, 2007.  The bus would leave from Troy office…$25 per person…please email Nicole Gize at gizen@northwood.edu if you are interested.

Look forward to seeing some of you at orientation and all of you during Auto Show/Homecoming weekend! 

Julie Felske
Class of ‘01
Director of Alumni Relations
felske@northwood.edu

Alumni in the NU Suite at the Great Lakes Loons Game
 S.E. Michigan Alumni After Hours at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak

 

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Events Calendar

Schedule of Events for Auto Show-Homecoming Weekend
September 28-30, 2007
Auto show Hours: Friday 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Friday, September 28, 2007
10:00am Auto Show VIP Panel
Hach Student Life Center
1:00pm NUIAS Opening Ceremony
Mall Walk on campus near Church Family Administration Building
8:00pm Northwood Hockey vs. NU Alumni
Midland Civic Arena
Saturday, September 29, 2007
10:00am Alumni Tailgate Gathering
Watch for signs on campus directing you to “The Wolf Pack” parking lot!
12:00 Noon Homecoming Football Game - Axe Bowl - NU vs. SVSU
Hantz Stadium
2007 King and Queen crowned during halftime and the newest members of the NU Athletic Hall of Fame will be introduced.
3:00-5:00pm Wolf Howl Alumni Reception – immediately after game
Hach Student Life Center
Come and see “What’s New at NU”.  Join your fellow alumni at the “Wolf Howl” and reminisce with all of the different curriculum chairs and other NU faculty and staff.  Refreshments, appetizers and entertainment provided by the alumni office.
6:30pm Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony
Hach Student Life Center
$25.00 per person.  Contact the alumni office for reservations.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
9:00am 7th Annual Christopher Lockwood Memorial Golf Outing
Midland Country Club
$125.00 per person/$500 per foursome
Contact the alumni office for reservations.
10:00am-4:00pm Classic Car Show – Sunday 10am – 4pm

For additional information on the alumni events throughout the weekend please visit:
www.northwood.edu/mi/alumniandfriends

For additional information on the auto show please visit:
www.northwood.edu/autoshow

Please click below for additional details and a complete list of upcoming events: Alumni Events Calendar

Alumni Office Contact Information
alumni@northwood.edu
Toll Free: 1.800.622.1007

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What's New on the Michigan Campus

Click on any of the following news articles for the rest of the story:

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Support Erica Gough and Team Fabulous!

2004 NU alumna, Erica Gough, was diagnosed in early June of 2007 with Colon Cancer. Shortly after, she found out the cancer had spread to her liver. At that time, she was officially categorized in a T4 stage of cancer... the most severe. At the young age of 26, Erica is now being treated with Chemotherapy to attack the tumors that are in her liver in order for the surgeons to proceed with the surgery to remove the remaining cancer from her liver and colon at Memorial Sloan Kettering, one of the most well recognized cancer treatment centers in the country, located in New York City. So far the treatments have been going as expected, but she is experiencing a lot of the side effects that come along with chemotherapy. Erica’s next update to see if the chemo is actually working will be at the end of August.

Over the past month, Erica’s friends started rallying the troops to create "Team Fabulous";  a group of people that have come together to help support Erica in any and every way possible. Team Fabulous spreads from DC (Erica's current residence) to Michigan, and even overseas. There are a few upcoming events that "Team Fabulous" is holding to help raise funds that will go to Erica's medical fund to help pay for co-pays, chemo, surgeries and living expenses, as Erica can no longer work.

Here is a list of some ways you can become involved:

  • 5k run/walk at PJ Hoffmaster Park in Muskegon, MI on Friday, August 10th at 7pm (gates open at 6pm).  Email mandyreim@yahoo.com to register.
  •  A benefit dinner/silent auction to be held during Auto Show at Northwood University on September 29th. Location is TBD. More details to come. Please contact Mandy at mandyreim@yahoo.com to donate items for the silent auction and/or to RSVP.
  •  A web site for Erica has been created on CaringBridge.org, a free hosting site for cancer patients. PLEASE visit this site to send words of encouragement, post photos and to read Erica's story... written in her own words. It is beautiful. www.caringbridge.org/visit/ericagough
  •  A line of apparel is being created. Oh, yes... and rest assured it will say "Team Fabulous" on it! The items are still being designed, but I will pass along the link once they are completed and the online store is set up.
  •  Financial donations are also being accepted. Please email ericafoundation@yahoo.com.

Most importantly...team fabulous is asking for your prayers. No matter how dark it may seem... there is always light. I can say personally, that being on this journey from the beginning, that I've never seen so much courage, strength, determination, optimism... and most importantly faith, as I have in Erica. Erica's light continues to amaze us daily... she is one amazing woman.

Please drop Erica a note on caringbridge.org or on the new Team Fabulous myspace page.

Join Team Fabulous as we "Kick some CA"!!! 
Mandy Reim and Breanna Pettinga
mandyreim@yahoo.com or Ericafoundation@yahoo.com
http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/viewHome.do
Team Fabulous MySPACE Page

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New!! Michigan Alumni Leadership Board - Call for nominations

The Michigan Alumni Leadership Board will represent all Michigan Campus Alumni and all Northwood alumni who live in the state of Michigan.  This board will not replace the various alumni chapters that have been established but will  provide guidance to the chapters and to the Michigan campus alumni relations office. Northwood University alumni, staff and faculty are eligible to nominate candidates for consideration for election to the board.  Self-nomination by alumni is permitted and encouraged.

Submit a nomination online at: www.northwood.edu/forms/malb

All new board member candidates will be required to submit a current resume and answer a brief questionnaire.  Phone interviews may also be performed. 

Candidate criteria to be considered for election: 

  • Current and/or past service and involvement with Northwood University
  • Current and prior volunteer experience in community and professional organizations and/or in an honorary capacity
  • Positions shall be filled, when possible, with representatives from both university college, traditional graduates and DeVos Graduate School graduates.

Please contact Julie Felske at felske@northwood.edu for additional information on the Michigan Alumni Leadership Board.

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WANTED…6-8 Alumni from the Tri-City Area

The Career Services office and Alpha Kappa Psi Co-ed Business Fraternity are hosting the annual Etiquette Dinner.  We are looking for 6-8 volunteers to serve as table hosts to engage with the students throughout the event.

Here are the details on the event:
DATE: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – Reception 7:00 p.m. – Dinner service begins
PLACE:  NADA Hotel & Conference Center, Northwood University
COST:  No charge for selected alumni table hosts

If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Kim Fischer-Kinne, Director of Career Services at (989) 837-4320 or kinne@northwood.edu

The Fall Career Expo is coming

The Northwood University Fall Career Expo is open to all current students and alumni of Northwood University. 
DATE: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
TIME: 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Hach Student Life Center, Northwood University
COST: FREE

We are anticipating 100 recruiters representing organizations across a variety of industries.  Business Professional dress is required for entry into the Expo.

If you are an employer looking for some quality interns or permanent employees, please consider registering for our Fall Career Expo.  There is NO CHARGE for employers to attend!  The online registration form is available August 3rd.

For additional information on our upcoming events or any other services we offer, please contact us via phone: (989) 837-4335 or e-mail: career@northwood.edu

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Special Offer for NU Alumni

Did you know that as an alumnus of Northwood University you qualify for a discounted membership to the Hach Student Life Fitness Center?  Day passes are just $5.00, which are great to use when you are visiting for a short period of time.  You can also purchase 3 month memberships (one term) for just $35.00…or the best deal yet is the entire year membership pass for $100.00.  The fitness center is equipped with Cybex circuit weight training systems, elliptical trainers, stair steppers, bikes, dumbbells, benches, mats, and much more.  With any pass you receive access to the attached aquatic center in the Bennett Sports Center, the indoor track and the fully equipped locker rooms.  

For more information please visit the webpage or contact the alumni office and we will send you an informational brochure.

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Eye on Business

The purpose of the Eye on Business section is to provide you with interesting websites to add to your “favorites” on your computers, as well as to provide you with key economic data at a glance. 

CEOExpress  http://www.ceoexpress.com
Detroit Economic Club http://www.econclub.org

Facts and Figures

  Present – July 30, 2007  Previous Year – July 30, 2006 
Dow Jones Industrial Average 13,358.31 11,185.68
NASDAQ 2,583.28 2,091.47
Price of Crude Oil ($ per barrel) 78.12 58.06
Price of Gold 677.30 503.40
Prime Interest Rate 8.25 6.75
Average Home Mortgage Rate 6.25 6.15
Value of U.S. $ relative to Euro 0.7309 0.8324
Value of U.S. $ relative to Yen 118.54 115.71
U.S. Budget Deficit 248 Billion 319 Billion
Quarterly GDP 13,308.3 billion 12,573.5 billion

 

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Alumni Office
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, Michigan 48640
Toll free: 800.622.1007
alumni@northwood.edu