September 2008
Welcome
Welcome to the September edition of the Northwood University alumni e-newsletter.
This month we are thrilled to announce the new and improved Northwood University website www.northwood.edu. This new site focuses on information that a prospective student may need. The web team also completely revamped the alumni and athletics websites. Along with the new websites, the alumni office is now taking advantage of two online networking sites. We encourage ALL alumni to register on www.linkedin.com and join “The Official Northwood University Alumni Group.” LinkedIn is an extremely popular professional networking site that is dedicated to creating a business networking community. Make sure to join the Northwood group on LinkedIn and get connected with Northwood alumni from all over the world. Various alumni chapters have also begun to use www.facebook.com to connect people who are interested in being involved with a local chapter. Currently SE Michigan, Chicago, Cleveland, Florida, and Malaysia have Facebook alumni chapter groups; we encourage you to join if you are located in any of these areas.
With just five weeks left before Auto Show/Homecoming weekend, students and staff are buzzing with excitement. The annual alumni brochure and football schedule magnet were mailed on September 2. Please let us know if you do not receive one and we will mail one to you promptly. All Auto Show events are listed online at www.northwood.edu/autoshow.
Julie Felske
Class of 2001
Alumni Director
felske@northwood.edu
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Upcoming Events
Click HERE for more information on all events.
| September 8 | BBQ to launch 50th anniversary celebrations – Midland campus |
| September 10 | SE Michigan Alumni & Friends Meeting – Troy, Michigan |
| September 13 | Bus Trip from Midland to Hillsdale for football game |
| September 16 | SE Michigan Alumni & Friends After Hours – Royal Oak, Michigan |
| September 18 | Northwood Career Fair - Novi, Michigan |
| September 18 |
Northwood Block Party – Downtown Midland |
| September 19 |
Valley-Wood Golf Challenge – Midland, Michigan Valley-Wood Golf Brochure Download |
| September 20 |
Tailgate and Axe Bowl football game – Midland, Michigan |
| September 24 | California Golf Outing – Mission Viejo, California |
| September 25 | Barbara Taylor Bradford Reception – Troy, Michigan |
| September 26 | Barbara Taylor Bradford Luncheon – Dearborn, Michigan |
| September 27 | Tailgate and NU vs. Findlay football game – Midland, Michigan |
| October 10-12 | Auto Show – Homecoming Weekend! |
Click HERE for more information on all events.
Southeastern Michigan Alumni Chapter News
If you did not have a chance to join us during one of the road shows in June but are interested in becoming involved with the Southeast Michigan Alumni & Friends chapter, we are hosting a meeting on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 pm inside Northwood’s offices in Troy. Our Programs’ Committee and Alumni Ambassador Committee will be hosting their monthly meeting at this time.
Wednesday, September 10
6:30 pm
Northwood’s Troy office
1900 West Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI 48084
The Programs Committee of the Southeast MI Alumni & Friends Chapter invites you to join them on:
Tuesday, September 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
NU Alumni & Friends After Hours @ the Black Finn in Royal Oak
www.blackfinnroyaloak.com
Light Appetizers will be provided. Cash bar with drink specials.
To RSVP for either of the above events, please contact Nicole Gize @ gizen@northwood.edu or 248.649.1034.
News @ NU
Northwood University Announces Chair and Vice Chair of 45th Annual Auto Show
MIDLAND, Mich. - Joseph Lescota, chair of the Automotive Marketing department at Northwood University, has announced the selection of Nicole Paparella for general chair of the 2008 Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) and Blake Wilcox for vice chair. Northwood University students will host the 45th annual NUIAS on October 10, 11 and 12. The Auto Show is held on the Michigan campus of Northwood University located at 4000 Whiting Drive in Midland. This year's theme is "Fueling the Future."
Nicole is the daughter of John and Kathy Paparella of Mt. Pleasant and Mary Paparella of Grand Haven. Nicole is in her fourth year at Northwood University pursuing a triple major in Automotive Marketing, Advertising, and Business Management. During her time at Northwood, Nicole has completed three internships with the Detroit Automobile Dealers Association assisting with the 2006, 2007, and 2008 North American International Auto Shows in Detroit and looks forward to returning this year. She has also completed two summer internships with Ford Motor Company. Nicole worked as a member of Team Porsche for the 2005 Auto Show, as captain of Team Honda in 2006, and was vice chair for the 2007 Northwood University International Auto Show.
Nicole states, "Auto Show for me is more than a project. It's more than an extracurricular activity. It becomes your life. The 15-student executive board spends so much time together that you truly become family." After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in the advertising and marketing departments of an automotive manufacturer.
Blake Wilcox, a junior at Northwood University and the son of Steve and Pam Wilcox of Mattawan, achieved the position of vice chair though an interview process. The vice chair of the Auto Show is selected each year by the general chair. According to Nicole, "After interviewing applicants, one stood out above the rest. Blake surpassed the other candidates on many levels. He is self-motivated, hard-working and goal-oriented. The decision at that point was easy and Blake stepped up to the responsibility perfectly."
Blake is studying Automotive Marketing, Banking & Finance, and Management. He has been involved with the Auto Show every year he has attended Northwood University and won Best Heavy Truck Walk-Around for last year's show.
Nicole says that planning and organizing the Northwood Auto Show is an 11-month responsibility but it offers so much real-world experience and so many fun times that it doesn't seem like work. She continues, "As students we facilitate every part of the three-day event which draws over 55,000 people to our college campus. It's truly an incredible experience."
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Career Services
On behalf of Northwood University’s Career Assistance Center, we would like to extend a special invitation to you to attend our 2008 S.E. Michigan Career Expo on September 18 from 4:00 – 7:30 pm at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MI. (www.rockfinancialshowplace.com).
Pre-Registration is required for this event! Please visit this link to sign-up: https://www.northwood.edu/apps/careers/addstudent.aspx?fair=31
Bring plenty of resumes and please remember that Business Professional Dress is required for entry, no exceptions.
This event is being hosted for our Alumni, non-traditional University College adult learners, and DeVos Graduate School of Management MBA students and graduates.
If you own a business or are interested in attending as a recruiter, please follow this link to register your company: https://www.northwood.edu/apps/careers/addcompany.aspx?fair=31
Please follow this link for more information on the 2008 S.E. Michigan Career Expo and to take a look at the employers who have registered so far. Please check back often since we are adding new companies daily. https://www.northwood.edu/apps/careers/list.asp?fair=31
Please contact our office at (989) 837-4335 or career@northwood.edu if you have any questions or comments.
We look forward to seeing you at Northwood University’s 2008 S.E. Michigan Career Expo in Novi!
CAREER SERVICES – Michigan Campus
Kim Fischer-Kinne, Director
Chris McMahon, Secretary
Tiffany Killian, Student Assistant
Tom Nestrick, Student Assistant
Attention Recent Fashion graduates:
The following site has been designed to foster professional networking with young fashion alumni and companies who need entry level talent: www.Fashionstudents.ning.com
Outstanding Alumni Achievement Nominations
Annually, Northwood University honors alumni with the Outstanding Alumni Award. Candidates are selected based on various criteria with emphasis on those who have shown dedication and achievement in their professions, community involvement, and their support and commitment to Northwood University. Nominate an alumnus today!
Criteria
Nominees must meet each of the following criteria:
- Outstanding achievement in their chosen career.
- Support and involvement in their local communities.
- Support and commitment to Northwood and The Northwood Idea.
- Good moral character and strong ethical behavior.
Receipt of a Northwood University AA or BBA degree by graduating from the traditional plan of study at least ten years prior to nomination or graduating from University College or DeVos Graduate School five years prior to nomination.
Online Nomination Form Link: http://www.northwood.edu/forms/alumni/alumniaward/Athletics
“Northwood Football Weekly" To Debut on ESPN 100.9-FM (WLUN)
The show will air Thursday nights at 6 pm from Buffalo Wild Wings starting September 4.
Northwood University and ESPN 100.9-FM (WLUN) have announced the launch of “Northwood Football Weekly,” a 30-minute show dedicated to Northwood University football.
The show will air Thursday nights from 6:00-6:30 pm on ESPN 100.9 FM, beginning September 4. The show will feature Northwood Head Football Coach Mike Sullivan, interviews with players and assistant coaches, as well as spotlights on other coaches on the athletic staff. Each show will be broadcast live from Buffalo Wild Wings in Midland.
Listeners can also catch the show online through the Northwood University Athletics website. Visit the football page on http://timberwolves.gonorthwood.com/ and click on the “Broadcasts” link to listen to the show live. The archived broadcast will be available a few days following each show.
Northwood games will continue to be broadcast live on WMPX-AM 1490.
The Timberwolves open the football season Saturday, September 6 at Northern Michigan. Game time is set for 4:00 pm.
For more information, visit our NEW website at www.gonorthwood.com
Women's Golf News
Football Team Picked to Finish Fourth in GLIAC
Women's Soccer News
Men's Soccer News
Women's Volleyball New
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.
Present – September 2, 2008 |
Previous Year – September 2, 2007 |
|
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 11,516.92 |
13,357.74 |
| NASDAQ | 2,349.24 |
2,596.36 |
| Price of Crude Oil ($ per barrel) | 115.00 |
75.00 |
| Price of Gold | 822.25 |
678.75 |
| Prime Interest Rate | 5.00 |
8.25 |
| Average Home Mortgage Rate | 5.92 |
5.86 |
| Value of U.S. $ relative to Euro | .6832 |
.7340 |
| Value of U.S. $ relative to Yen | 108.28 |
115.83 |
| U.S. Budget Deficit | 161 Billion |
248 Billion |
| Quarterly GDP | 13,967.3 Billion |
12,573.5 Billion |
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