October 2008
Welcome
Welcome to the October edition of the Northwood University alumni e-newsletter.
We are just over one week away from the 45th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show. Our students, faculty, and staff always look forward to seeing all of our alumni during Auto Show/homecoming weekend. Don’t forget to visit the alumni booth on the mall walk during the show and attend the “Wolf Howl” alumni reception at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 11 in the Hach Center.
To compliment the fall 2008 Omniquest book “The Last Lecture,” Northwood University is excited to host Co-author, Jeffrey Zaslow. Zaslow is a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, attended the last lecture, and wrote the story that helped fuel worldwide interest. He will give a one hour lecture on the national bestseller with Q&A to follow. Join us in the Hach Student Life Center on October 16, 2008; the lecture begins promptly at 7:00 pm. All are invited to attend; click on the banner below for additional information.
Julie Felske
Class of 2001
Alumni Director
felske@northwood.edu
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| Be one of 50,000 who venture to Northwood's Michigan campus to view America's largest outdoor auto show, enjoy some football, and catch up with fellow alumni during our 50th Homecoming activities! | Jeffrey Zaslow will be on the Midland, Mich. campus sharing his insights and expertise regarding the best-selling book, The Last Lecture |
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Upcoming Events
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October 10-12
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Auto Show – Homecoming Weekend - Midland Campus Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
October 15 |
Cosmic Bowling with the Student Alumni Board – Midland, Michigan |
| October 16 |
Behind “The Last Lecture” with co-author Jeffrey Zaslow – Midland Campus |
| October 21 |
Scholarship Showcase – Detroit, Michigan |
| October 22 |
Career Fair – Midland Campus |
| November 1 |
Football Alumni Day – Midland Campus (details TBA) |
| November 5 |
AAPEX-SEMA Northwood Alumni Reception – Las Vegas, Nevada |
| November 8 |
NU Women’s Basketball vs. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| November 15 |
West Baden Indiana Campus Reunion – West Baden, Indiana |
| December 6 | DECA District Conference – Volunteer to be a judge – Midland Campus |
Click HERE for more information on all events.
News @ NU
President Keith Pretty communicates weekly by email with our students, faculty, and staff and would like you to also be included in the group of people who read his messages. You can always access the weekly messages on the Northwood website, where the address of the messages is www.northwood.edu/aboutus/weeklymessages. President Pretty’s messages are posted on Friday so be sure to check out the next message this week.
Other News:
Northwood University announces forthcoming Texas graduate program
Northwood University will soon offer a 27-month, part-time master of business administration (MBA) degree, enabling working professionals the opportunity to develop the skills to advance their careers.
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2664
Northwood's 45th Annual International Auto Show: Fueling the Future
Northwood University's Auto Show will Focus on Fuel-Efficient Vehicles and the Changing Industry.
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2648
Northwood Announces Third Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Janet Frank, Bill Gorski, Maurice Ware, Michelle Williams and Jeff Williams will be inducted October 11
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2635
Northwood University Names Mamiko Reeves Director of International Education
Northwood University recently named Mamiko Reeves Director of International Education.
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2612
Northwood University Announces New Academic Deans for University College and DeVos Graduate School
Northwood University has recently announced two new appointments.
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2613
Northwood University and Midland Center for the Arts Partner in Upcoming Production
NU students Reta Hendriksen, Aaron Badger, and NU Professor Mike Wynn snag powerful roles in the upcoming play ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2581
Northwood University Opens New Site in Livonia
Northwood University will host an open house and ribbon cutting on October 8 from 2 to 6 pm for their new site in Livonia located at Cambridge Center, 38777 Six Mile Road.
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2584
Northwood Commits To Positive Game Environment Efforts
President Pretty has joined fellow Division II presidents and chancellors and signed a pledge to strive to provide a positive game environment at all athletics events.
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2579
University of the Aftermarket Welcomes 2008/09 Leadership 2.0 Class
25 members of the University of the Aftermarket’s 2008/09 Leadership 2.0 class began the first of two weeks of intensive, executive-level education.
Click here for full story: http://www.northwood.edu/media/news.asp?NewsID=2606
Please click on the link below to view the news from all campuses:
Press Release Archive
Career Services
Expo Dates & Information
Employers from across the country attend Northwood University’s Career Expos to become acquainted with our undergraduate and graduate students and our alumni. At these events, students and alumni have the opportunity to meet with the broadest possible mix of employers in one setting.
2008 Fall Career Expo - Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Recruiter Participation Fee: $100.00
Registration Expiration: Friday, October 3, 2008
Employers interested in attending the 2008 Fall Career Expo on campus are invited to preview the event details.
Location: Hach Student Life Center
Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Save the Date! 2009 Spring Career Expo - Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Northwood University
Career Assistance Center
Church Family Administration Building
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989.837.4335 | Fax: 989.837.4499
Email: career@northwood.edu
We look forward to seeing you at Northwood University’s 2008 Fall Career Expo in Midland!
CAREER SERVICES – Michigan Campus
Kim Fischer-Kinne, Director
Chris McMahon, Secretary
Tiffany Killian, Student Assistant
Tom Nestrick, Student Assistant
Kavanagh’s Korner
Valley-Wood Challenge Cup lands a trophy for the Timberwolves.
On Friday, September 19, Northwood hosted the first annual Valley-Wood Challenge Cup golf tournament between Northwood and neighborhood rival Saginaw Valley State University. Each school fielded four-person teams who competed in a Ryder Cup style format with head-to-head competition on each hole. One point was earned by each team that won its 18-hole match; one half-point was awarded for 18-hole ties. Net proceeds from the event will be distributed to the schools’ respective athletic programs. The blue-clad Timberwolves drubbed the red-clad Cardinals by a score of 8-0!
The traveling trophy was presented by host President Keith Pretty, to the Timberwolves Athletic Director, Pat Riepma. The presentation took place at half-time of the Northwood – SVSU football game the next day.
Northwood will defend its title next September at SVSU.
Thomas G. Kavanagh, Jr., J.D.
Vice President of University Advancement
Northwood University
989-837-4205
Kavanagh@northwood.edu
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY – 50th ANNIVERSARY
September 3, 2008 marked the first day of classes for the 50th incoming class of Northwood University. And while the official celebration and events are scheduled to begin in March of 2009, the new academic year presented an ideal opportunity to kick off the year ‘50s style. On Thursday, September 18, Northwood University students, staff, faculty, and community members were invited to an ‘off the block, block party’ in downtown Midland. The festivities began with the 2nd annual Wolf Walk which led those who participated to the Farmers’ Market where food, games, and entertainment were awaiting. As the band, Three Penny Revue played ‘50s themed music; the guests were able to enjoy a BBQ dinner and a variety of give-a-ways while interacting with one another.
Dean Larry Lindsey welcomed the guests and turned the floor over to President Keith Pretty who announced the beginning of the 50th Anniversary celebrations with a balloon launch (picture below). While the event was a success, it was only the beginning. We have a full year, March 2009 to March 2010, prepared to honor Northwood’s 50th birthday.
For more information please visit www.northwood.edu/50Athletics
Click on any of the links below for detailed information about our fall sport teams:
Women's Golf News
Football Earns 31-24 Win Over Findlay
Women's Soccer News
Men's Soccer News
Women's Volleyball News
Women's Tennis News
Cross Country News
For more sports’ information, visit our NEW website at www.gonorthwood.com
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.
Northwood University faculty experts featured on WEYI NBC 25, view the video Financial Questions Answered.
Present – Sept. 30, 2008 |
Previous Year –Sept. 28, 2007 |
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| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 10,850.66 |
13,895.63 |
| NASDAQ | 2,082.33 |
2,701.50 |
| Price of Crude Oil ($ per barrel) | 96.38 |
80.06 |
| Price of Gold | 905.00 |
731.00 |
| Prime Interest Rate | 5.00 |
8.00 |
| Average Home Mortgage Rate | 5.76 |
5.86 |
| Value of U.S. $ relative to Euro | .6923 |
.7070 |
| Value of U.S. $ relative to Yen | 105.904 |
115.549 |
| U.S. Budget Deficit | 161 Billion |
248 Billion |
| Quarterly GDP | 13,967.3 Billion |
12,573.5 Billion |
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