REVIEW - Davenport University

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REVIEW
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
SUMMER 2010 • VOLUME 3, No 1
Honoring Excellence
Annual scholarship benefit a huge success
2010 EIB Award recipients
Amway Corp. President Doug DeVos
and Chairman Steve Van Andel
REVIEW
SUMMER 2010
Message from the president
A great year!
It’s been a great year! Looking back at my first year as president of this remarkable university,
I’m grateful for your support and excited about how much we accomplished together so quickly.
We have defined a new vision and completed the strategic plan that I identified as immediate
goals when I started as president last August. This five-year roadmap for success has earned high
marks from our board of trustees, as well as from our university community and our partners in
the business community.
“Vision 2015” describes the Davenport of the future - a premier university in Michigan
renowned for quality. Goals in our five-year plan include positioning ourselves to apply for
the Malcolm Baldrige Award, the nation’s highest quality achievement.
As you will read in these pages, we already have started to move the quality needle forward. We
received five-year accreditation this year from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) for our diploma and degree nursing programs. The Leadership & Management Development Institute
(LMDI) was recognized for its corporate learning program developed in partnership with Amway Corporation.
We were honored to receive the largest charitable gift in our history – a $2.5 million donation from the M.E. Davenport Foundation toward construction of the Robert W. Sneden Center, the newest addition to the W.A. Lettinga Campus. Our Excellence In
Business Dinner was our most successful ever. And our hockey team won its third straight national ACHA championship.
This year also marks the centennial of our university being named for M.E. Davenport, who was named president in 1910 and
whose legacy we continue to revere and build upon.
Enormous opportunities remain, and I know that with the support of our alumni, donors and friends, we are up to the challenge
of building the quality university we envision. As I mentioned in my address at the March Investiture Ceremony, this is our time,
and we are the people to make it happen. This is the vision that will define DU in 2015. We appreciate people like you who share
our vision and our excitement about what we anticipate will be five of the most eventful years in our proud history.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D.
President
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Historic Celebration
Investiture installs new president
The presidency of Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D. was officially recognized and honored on
March 31 by more than 900 faculty members, staff, students, legislators, community
and business leaders, and presidents from colleges and universities across the state who
attended his investiture ceremony in the student center on the W.A. Lettinga Campus
in Grand Rapids.
Ceremonies featured a symphonic brass ensemble, a parade of international students bearing flags of their countries and a procession of DU faculty arrayed in academic regalia.
Speakers who greeted and congratulated Dr. Pappas included U.S. Congressmen
Vernon J. Ehlers and Peter Hoekstra, former Grand Rapids Community College
President Dr. Juan Olivarez, Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, Chancellor
Emeritus Don Maine, and Wolverine World Wide President and CEO Blake Krueger.
Associate Dean of the Donald W. Maine School of Business, Frank Novakowski, spoke
on behalf of DU’s faculty, while Kyle Studebaker, a sophomore seeking a bachelor’s
degree in marketing, represented the student body with his address.
Board of Trustees Chairman Ken Bovee and Vice Chairman Tracy Graham issued
the charge of office and conferred upon Dr. Pappas the president’s medallion. Davenport Trustee and Regional President of Fifth Third Bank Michelle Van Dyke served
as master of ceremonies.
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Chancellor Emeritus Don Maine addresses guests including local, state
and national government leaders;
statewide college and university
presidents; and the DU Board of
Trustees. Above, Board of Trustees
Chairman Ken Bovee greets President Pappas.
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“In 2015, Davenport University will be a premier university in Michigan.”
~Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D.
Clockwise from above: The Davenport University Board of
Trustees participates in the cermonies, Grand Rapids Mayor
George Heartwell offers remarks, Edye Evans Hyde sings the
National Anthem, and President Pappas offers remarks.
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Sharing the new DU Vision, Dr. Pappas told the crowd: “In 2015, Davenport University will be a premier university in Michigan. We will achieve this status through
relentless drive and desire on the part of every one of us to create and exceed benchmarks for quality.
“Davenport – This is our time.
Davenport – This is the place.
Davenport – We are the people.”
Dr. Pappas, who was chosen as president of Davenport University by the Board
of Trustees from a strong field of national candidates, began his tenure at DU on
Aug. 3, 2009.
See photos on Flickr at flickr.com/davenportuniversity or watch video of the
ceremony on YouTube at youtube.com/davenportweb
U.S. Congressman Vern Ehlers
offers remarks, international
students carry flags of their
nations, and faculty members
applaud the proceedings.
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NEWS
UNIVERSITY
You did it!
Congratulations, Class of 2010
We were proud to honor the Class of 2010 during a university-wide commencement
ceremony on May 2 at the Van Andel Arena. More than 1,200 graduates walked
across the stage to accept their diplomas to the applause of 8,000 family and friends.
David Brandon, former CEO of Domino’s Pizza and the University of Michigan’s new athletic director, was the featured commencement speaker. Brandon spoke
of life experiences and what one ordinary person can accomplish when he or she
is willing to take advantage of the doors that open throughout their life. Brandon’s
upbeat leadership, innovation and accomplishments were rewarded with an honorary doctorate degree from Davenport University.
Congratulations to all our students who reached this milestone! Appreciation
also goes out to the many volunteers who helped make this year’s ceremony a tremendous success.
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After the commencement ceremony,
all graduates became proud alumni
of their new alma mater. Graduates
received best wishes from family
and friends. President Pappas congratulates one of the 1,200 members
of the Class of 2010.
See more photos online at flickr.com/
davenportuniversity
Another superstar student
awarded Ford
scholarship
We are pleased to announce the second
annual recipient of the Gerald R. Ford
Memorial Scholarship. Jenna Avery
lives in Sunfield, Mich., and is a 2010
graduate of Lakewood High School.
She is valedictorian of her class and
plans to major in accounting. As a National Honor Society member with a
4.0 high school GPA and very impressive ACT score of 31, Jenna is well prepared academically to succeed in the
university environment. She was captain of her high school tennis team and
volunteers extensively in her church
and community.
The Gerald R. Ford Memorial
Scholarship is Davenport’s most prestigious scholarship, covering the costs of
tuition, books, fees, on-campus housing and meal plan, plus study abroad.
Besides academic success, the recipient
must demonstrate some of the ideals
espoused by Gerald R. Ford, including
leadership, civic responsibility, service,
ethics and courage of conviction.
To apply for the third annual scholarship,
go to fordscholarship.davenport.edu
www.davenport.edu
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Teamwork key to new strategic plan
Last October we began a highly collaborative process to define a new vision and
strategic plan for Davenport University.
The entire process has sown seeds for an
enriched Davenport University culture
of collaboration.
To lay the groundwork, a task force
with representation from across the university was charged with identifying key
external forces and their implications for
the institution. Next, a Strategic Planning
Committee met to develop the first draft
of a new vision. Committee members
were selected to assure diversity of position, function, gender, ethnic background
and location for representation from faculty and staff to students and alumni.
Town hall meetings on several campuses gave every employee an opportu-
nity to provide input on the initial draft.
A survey was conducted afterward to
gauge agreement. All input was considered to create the final version of Vision
2015. Several West Michigan CEOs also
were presented with the Vision, and they
responded with kudos for the bold and
far-reaching plan.
Next, functional teams developed
vision-tied goals with budgets for year
one. These were presented to the University Leadership Team, which then
prioritized the goals before turning the
list over to a cross-functional Goals and
Budget Priorities Committee.
With completion of final committee
work and additional town meetings, the
DU Board of Trustees approved the entire package. Vision 2015 was unveiled
to the public at the Investiture Ceremony for Dr. Rick Pappas on March 31.
We now have a vision centered on
quality, including a culture of continuous improvement, leading-edge programs, a service-oriented institution,
excellence in enrollment and retention,
and student success, among other aspirations of highest quality.
With an overwhelming mandate
from our entire university community on
our bold new Vision and Strategic Plan,
we can be confident of success as everyone pulls in the same direction toward
shared goals.
Read DU’s Vision 2015 on the web:
davenport.edu/vision
Two outstanding employees
receive Tyrus R. Wessell Award
In 1999, the Tyrus R. Wessell Award was established as Davenport’s highest honor
to recognize a faculty or staff member. The annual award honors a remarkable
individual who exemplified the mission and vision of DU. For many years, Mr. Ty
Wessell served students, faculty and staff through Davenport’s cultural values. The
two 2009 recipients embody the qualities that made Mr. Wessell a successful DU
employee and person.
Dr. Barbara A. Mieras, senior vice president for major gifts, is recognized across
the state for her achievements in higher education and within our communities as a
leading ambassador for Davenport. She has been instrumental in building the reputation of Davenport University and raising funds for new facilities and scholarships. Her
25-year Davenport career has included serving as president of Davenport College.
Susan Crkovski, executive director of student services, has worn many hats during
more than 20 years at Davenport, but no matter what her role, she remained student
focused. She is very knowledgeable in most aspects of university life and has served in
leadership roles in enrollment, operations, financial aid, and student services.
This year’s Tyrus R. Wessell Award recipients: Dr. Barbara A. Mieras, senior
vice president for major gifts (above left) and Susan Crkovski, executive
director of student services (below left).
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Introducing Dennis Washington:
New head of advancement
We are proud to announce the appointment of Dennis C.
Washington as Davenport University’s new executive vice
president for advancement. Formerly vice president for university advancement at Kettering University, he was selected following a thorough search and started his new position
at DU on June 1.
Washington has a track record of building strategic
constituent relationships and structured advancement
programs to support university funding priorities. He also
has extensive experience in re-engaging alumni, broadening the donor base and conducting major campaigns.
He has served as director of corporate and foundation relations at Central
Michigan University and is completing studies toward a doctorate in higher
education administration.
His skills, abilities and experience are well suited to Davenport University, and he is
looking forward to meeting and getting to know many friends and alumni of Davenport.
Livonia’s 70 Nichols Club aids
Rwanda library
It all started back in 2007 with the search for a technology-related service learning
project.
DU’s School of Technology coordinator Steve Boyak and associate professor
Linda Haberaecker were looking for a suitable project for their students. “We immediately remembered Dr. Don Nichols over at Oakland Community College and
his efforts to build the first public library in Rwanda,” says Boyak.
Boyak and Haberaecker contacted Professor Emeritus Nichols – but even as he
agreed to talk to their DU students, no one had any idea he would ultimately create
a lasting bond with them.
Nichols was passionate as he spoke to the students about the importance of raising funds for the library, and the opportunities it would offer the people in Rwanda
for years to come. The students, in turn, were inspired to create a donation website
for the library. Nichols was impressed. “These students used the skills they learned
at Davenport to create a way to magnify our efforts in building the library,” he says.
But the students didn’t stop there. They also created the 70 Nichols Club – a
service project group named in honor of Dr. Nichols’ request that attendees to his
retirement party bring 70 nickels each, to be donated to the Rwandan library.
The club’s mission is to provide technical assistance to non-profit organizations
in the community. Nichols firmly believes the 70 Nichols Club’s impact could extend
beyond Livonia, and into the greater United States.
The club made such an impact on Dr. Nichols and his wife that they set up an
endowed fund to help support future club projects – in hopes club members will
continue making a difference for years to come. Remember that library in Rwanda?
Thanks to Dr. Nichols’ efforts – along with that group of dedicated DU technology
students – it is now open.
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Volunteers
make MLK
legacy known
A standing-room-only crowd of
200 Davenport students, staff and
faculty began Martin Luther King
Day with University President Dr.
Richard Pappas. Dr. Pappas introduced Dr. Kojo Quartey, dean
of the Donald W. Maine School
of Business, who spoke about Dr.
King’s work for civil rights and
equality for all. A silent tribute
march around the W.A. Lettinga
Campus followed.
Our student volunteers also participated in telling stories, playing
games and assisting with art activities – all focusing on diversity – for
children at the downtown Grand
Rapids YMCA. The true celebration
of friendship in many colors culminated in a group art project, Hands
of Friendship, featuring colorful, cutout, of each child’s handprints.
“Honoring Dr. King was truly
an incredible experience,” said Sierra Demski, volunteer coordinator
at Davenport. “I hope he will continue to inspire the sense of community we all felt that day.”
The Davenport service project
was registered with serve.gov as
part of the nationwide MLK Day
of Service.
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Leadership & Management
Development Institute
wins award
Amway Corporation recognized for partnership with DU
New
programs
this fall
Sustainable Business
Development
This specialty is a new option for
management BBA students. The
program is also offered as a postbaccalaureate certificate open to
individuals with a bachelor’s degree
that have an interest in careers using
sustainable business practices.
Several companies were recognized for their learning programs and corporate universities at the recent Global Leadership Congress held at the University of Pennsylvania.
Amway Corporation and DU were both recognized with the “Best Practice” award in
the College/Corporate Partnerships category in recognition of the Global Leadership
Certification Program (GLCP). The program was coordinated and facilitated by Davenport University’s Leadership & Management Development Institute (LMDI) for Amway’s first-line leaders.
This partnership consisted of DU facilitation and expertise with Amway’s Harvard
Business Publishing content, including Leading & Motivating, Goal Setting, Feedback
Essentials, Coaching and Delegating. During the six months of learning, Amway students had the opportunity to learn from both the application of concepts as well as the
ongoing peer interaction in the Blackboard classroom. To personalize the learning of
each student, the LMDI program was further supplemented and supported by individualized coaching and assessment led by Davenport University facilitators.
Upon completing the learning outcomes for the LMDI program, Amway students
earned DU business credits and have the option to continue their education at Davenport University while using the skills they have developed to further their careers. In
2009, the program enrolled 65 students in 18 countries, and in 2010 the program currently has 70 students enrolled in 12 countries.
For more information visit davenport.edu/LMDI
Technology Management
The technology management bachelor’s degree is designed to prepare
students for a variety of management positions related to information technology. There are three
technical specialty options to choose
from: networking, computer information systems and information security. Tying a technical specialty to
a project management major makes
students more marketable in today’s
ever-changing environment.
Visit davenport.edu/programs
for a complete listing.
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Small Business Association of
Michigan partners with DU to
offer special tuition rates
Through a new partnership with Davenport University, members of the Small Business Association of Michigan and their employees (along with dependents) have the
opportunity to further their education at a reduced rate. The program offers 25%
off tuition and waiving of the $25 application fee.
Visit davenport.edu/SBAM for more information.
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Three-peat
Men’s hockey wins ACHA Division II national championship
Davenport University’s men’s hockey team won its third straight ACHA DII national
championship, defeating Central Connecticut State University 12-4. After finishing a
perfect 5-0 in the national tournament, Davenport ended its season with a 33-15 record.
Senior team member Bobby Collar was named ACHA Division II Player of the Year.
Seven players were named to the All Academic Team.
This championship game was the team’s last Division II game as the Panthers will
move up to Division I in their next season.
Students, Alumni,
Friends and Fans
A place everyone can
call home
Discount on summer
sports camps for
DU alumni
Summer sports camps are available
to boys and girls of all ages, and DU
alumni receive a discount on the
camps of their choice.
From young beginners to advanced high school players, all camps
are run by Davenport coaches dedicated to inspiring and challenging
players to reach their full potential.
All camps will be held at the W.A.
Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids
with both day and overnight options.
2010 Summer Camp Schedule
Boys Rugby - Ages 14-18
July 19-23
Girls Volleyball - Ages 10-18
July 25-28
Boys/Girls Soccer Camp Ages 4-19
July 26-29
Boys Lacrosse - Ages 10-18
August 1-5
Shop 24/7
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DUspirit.com
Visit sportscamp.davenport.edu
for additional information and to
register.
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IMPACT
DONOR
Annual fundraising gala draws nearly 800
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Thank you to our
sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
The Richard and Helen DeVos
Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Fifth Third Bank
Frey Foundation
Rockford Companies
Silver Sponsors
The 2010 Peter C. Cook Excellence in Business Award was presented to Amway
Chairman Steve Van Andel and Amway President Doug DeVos at the Excellence in
Business Dinner Gala on Friday, May 7 at DeVos Place.
They join an impressive list of past recipients including Ambassador Peter F.
Secchia, Fred Keller, John Canepa, Don Maine, Betsy DeVos, Robert Hooker,
John Spoelhof, David Frey, Wilbur Lettinga, Richard DeVos, Fred Meijer and
Peter C. Cook.
The black-tie fund-raiser for student scholarships also featured keynote speaker
boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. Nearly 800 people attended the 13th annual
fund-raising dinner. Thanks to the continuing generosity of donors, sponsorships
for the event were at a record high. Our deepest gratitude goes to all who attended
and donated to help deserving students achieve their goals.
See more photos online at flickr.com/davenportuniversity
Amway Corporation
Peter C. Cook
The Dick and Betsy DeVos
Foundation
Edgar and Elsa Prince
Foundation
Steelcase Inc.
Varnum
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“Within our dreams and
aspirations we find our
opportunities.”
~Sugar Ray Leonard
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“. . . we set out to develop a school that would
give to modern business the class of business
men and business women it needed.”
Celebrating a century of Davenport
Former president’s legacy continues today
This year marks the centennial of our
university first being named for M.E.
(Michael Edward) Davenport, who began an illustrious career here in 1910
at what was then Grand Rapids Business College.
Following the departure of the college’s owner soon after he arrived, M.E.
Davenport, in keeping with his entrepreneurial spirit, stepped into a leadership
role and assumed sole responsibility for
the college and its students. From this
day forward, the college was known as
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Davenport Business College. In the years
that followed, Mr. Davenport served as
instructor, administrator, registrar and
recruiter and returned the school’s focus
to one of career-minded opportunity.
Recognizing the value of athletics in the
educational experience, he added football, baseball and basketball programs.
He pioneered a “practical curriculum” that included well-rounded studies
but focused on preparing students for
specific careers. As he said, “. . . we set
out to develop a school that would give
to modern business the class of business
men and business women it needed.”
M. E. Davenport and his wife, Mable
Engle Davenport, raised their three children in Grand Rapids, Mich. Granddaughter Peggy Moceri says her grandfather had a very full life. “He was an
avid hunter, fisherman, master gardener
and also ran a working farm.”
Mr. Davenport faithfully served as
president until 1959, and played a significant role in making today’s DU the
unprecedented success it has become.
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Largest charitable gift in
Davenport history makes
academic center a reality
We were honored to receive a $2.5 million donation from the M.E. Davenport Foundation
toward the newest academic building on the W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids – the
Robert W. Sneden Center. The largest charitable gift in the university’s history is helping
fund construction of the $8.5 million project, which is nearing completion for its opening
this fall. We are gratified by the generosity of the Davenport and Sneden families.
The Sneden Center will enable Davenport to expand student enrollment and services
at the Lettinga Campus and increase access and opportunities for business, education and
the greater Grand Rapids community. The latest addition to the campus also will enhance
the learning environment for students and be a valued resource for business and community organizations.
For more information, visit davenport.edu/snedencenter
See photos of the building’s construction progress at flickr.com/davenportuniversity
Robert W. Sneden
Center highlights
• 41,000-square-foot building
• 7 high-tech classrooms
• 220-seat auditorium
• boardroom
• conference rooms
• faculty offices
• student services
• other staff offices
www.davenport.edu
We remember
our friend
Glenn D. Steil
The Hon. Glenn D. Steil, who passed
away unexpectedly on May 5, 2010,
was a true friend of Davenport University and an entrepreneur and public servant who left his community of Grand
Rapids a better place. After serving in
the United States Coast Guard, Glenn
joined Steelcase in sales and purchasing and then later established Steil, Inc.
and Compatico, both office furniturerelated companies. Glenn graduated
from Davenport University in 1962,
majoring in accounting. He received
Davenport’s Distinguished Alumni
Award and also was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree. Glenn
served for several years with distinction
on the Davenport Univeristy governing
and foundation boards.
Following a successful business career, Glenn served as a Michigan Senator for eight years. Glenn and his wife,
Barbara, have been long-time supporters of Davenport University and have
given generously to establish an endowed scholarship fund and support
other key university initiatives. Glenn, a
dear friend to Davenport, will be missed.
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Donors will be recognized for their combined
annual gifts to The Davenport Fund for
scholarships, programs and events, in addition
to contributions for capital projects, within one
of the levels in our annual honor roll of donors.
Level
Amount
Panther Pride Circle
$1 - $249
Opportunity Builder’s Circle
$250 - $499
Ambassador’s Circle
$500 - $999
Innovator’s Circle
$1,000 - $2,499
President’s Circle
$2,500 - $4,999
Trustee’s Circle
$5,000 +
Donors that have supported the University for
five or more consecutive years will also receive
special recognition in the donor honor roll.
You make a
difference
As a private non-profit university,
Davenport receives no direct
support from the state or federal
government. We must rely on
tuition and generous donors like you
to fund our operations, academic
programs and scholarships. Make
a difference for students by sending
a donation today. Donate online at
www.davenport.edu/givinganytime,
or call the Office of Advancement
at 1-866-248-0012 between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Each
and every gift, regardless of size, is
deeply appreciated.
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Davenport alumni accept
Million Penny Challenge
This spring Davenport alumni were
charged with an important task to support DU by participating in the 1 Million Penny Challenge.
The spring alumni fund-raising
campaign, which included the MillionPenny Challenge, exceeded its goal of
$10,000. The fund provides scholarships each year to deserving students
who may not be able to afford the entire cost of an education. Every penny
really does make a difference.
Steve Axdorff ‘89, senior mortgage
loan officer at Founders Bank & Trust
says, “I am where I am in my career because of my education from Davenport.
I, like most students, took out student
loans to go to college, so when I received
my scholarships I was extremely grateful. Now it is my turn to give back, my
turn to help support scholarships for
other students like me.”
Support from alumni is essential for a
private university. Not only does a broad
base of support directly impact students,
but it is a vote of confidence in Daven-
“It’s my sincere pleasure to contribute to Davenport University’s
‘1 Million Penny Challenge’ and to make a donation in the name of
my grandfather, Clifford R. Rau, who also attended Davenport.”
~ Paul Jendrasiak (‘94 business administration) pictured above.
port and sets the tone for corporate and foundation support. Since the campaign
launched in mid-April, alumni have risen to the challenge and shown major support. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the alumni who have
participated.
Join your fellow alumni today - visit www.davenport.edu/giving to make a donation online. Whatever the amount you are able to contribute, every penny really does
make a difference!
The spring alumni fundraising campaign,
which included the Million-Penny Challenge,
exceeded its goal of $10,000.
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Thank You.
The Davenport University Legacy Club
Members of this club are recognized for their generous support of the university through deferred or
estate plan gifts. These donors have contributed substantially toward Davenport’s long-term growth and
its vitality for years to come. The Legacy Club allows the university to thank donors today for the gifts
of tomorrow, which will benefit our students long into the future.
For further information about how you can be a part of the Legacy Club, please contact the Office
of Advancement at 616-233-3413 or visit giving.davenport.edu.
William H. Anderson
Thomas F. Dulude†
Debra A. Ralya
Sue Ellyn Andrews
Ronald E. Falk
Robert L.† and E. Ellen L. Sadler
Anonymous (2)
Randolph K. Flechsig
David Sellars III
Linda L. Benedict
Larry D. Fredricks
Bobby Jo Springer
Anne M. Benson
Renee M. Fries
Deborah Starr-Alderink
Nancy S. Boese
Scott L. Fries
Glenn D. Steil†
Michael L. Braughton
Suzanne M. Grandy
Gary J. Ten Harmsel
Frederick G. Braun, Jr.
Donald J. Green
Edwin W. Thauer, Jr.
Janell M. Brickley
Carol E. Greene
Lenora Triggs
Gail L. Brink
Georgienne Marie Hammer
Janice K. Twork
Jack E. Brothers
Norma A. Hansen
Fred E. Vandenberg
Ellen W. Brown
Doyle A. Hayes
Jacob Vander Wall
Thomas H. Brown
Stephanie Hehl Stotenbur
Lynne A. Vander Wall
Sharon S. Burgis
Barbara J. Huston
Marvin L. Vander Wall
Linda L. Byington, Ed.D.
Keith A. Klingenberg
Paige Vander Wall
Gerald D. Callahan, Ph.D.
Wilbur A. Lettinga
Ty Vander Wall
Matthew C. Cawood, Ph.D.
Jean M. Luoma, M.A.T.
Roger G. VanderLaan
Robert S. Chapla
Donald Winston Maine
John D. Waite
Molly A. Charles
James E. McCarty
Russel D. Warner
Jack D. Cichy, Ph.D.
Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D.
E. Allen Wetherell
Cynthia E. Claus
Peter H. Moll
Colleen K. Wolfe
Peter C. Cook
Diane Mulder
Bruce A. Wynalda
James N. DeBoer, Jr.
Michael James Munson
Shirley K. Zeitter
Thomas H. Deem
John H. Myaard, C.L.U.
Michele Zuidema
Kenneth H. DeHaan Jr.
Kevin B. O’Halla
James R. Doane
Joan A. Peterson
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†
Deceased
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Davenport University Foundation Scholarships
The university is deeply grateful for the support received toward endowed, annual and memorial scholarships.
Scholarship giving provides a direct impact on the lives of many DU students. This lasting vote of confidence creates an important link between our students and the generous supporters who make these funds possible.
For further information about how you can establish a scholarship in your name and help deserving students
earn an education, please contact the Office of Advancement at 616-233-3413 or visit giving.davenport.edu.
In gratitude, we recognize the following:
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Susan M. Kovach Cultural Diversity
Alticor, Inc.
Accounting
Lacks Enterprises
Alumni Legacy
Alma Location
Lansing Location
Bank of America (formally LaSalle Bank)
Alpha Beta Gamma Gamma Gamma Chapter
Lettinga Campus for Returning Students
Batts Foundation
Midland Location
Ed and Mako Bauer
Alumni Ambassador
Northern Michigan Staff
BDO Seidman
Alumni Association for the
Graduate Program
Donald E. Offermann
Michael Berry
Peter Pratt and Linda Headley
Beta
Pyper Products/Doyle Hayes
Bil Mar Foods, Inc.
David Rausch and Kristin Stehouwer Traverse City
Henry and Carolyn Bouma
Battle Creek Employees
David Rausch and Kristin Stehouwer TriCities
Michael and Bunny Braughton
Besaw Family Annual Scholarship Fund
Saginaw Campus Location
Beta Sigma Phi - Grand Rapids City
Council Annual Scholarship Fund
Saginaw Spirit
Alumni Association
American Business Women’s Association
(ABWA) Indinois
Amical Foundation/Donald J. Phillips
Caro Location
Bob Clarkson
Construction Financial Management
Association (CFMA) - Saginaw Valley
Seventy Nichols Club
Signature Applications, LLC
Southeast Michigan
Steelcase Foundation
Lynda and Sam Cribari
Glenn Steil Fund for Single Mothers
Louie and Susan Crkovski
Glenn Steil/Creston High School
Davenport University Online
Ralph and Carolyn Stingel
Dearborn Federal Savings
Tim and Bob Sullivan
Eileen J. DeVries
Traverse City Location
Distinguished Alum Mentor
David and Kate Veneklase
Dulcet’s College Emergency Grant for
Davenport University
Mike and Janice Volk
Grand Rapids Location
Harold F. Williamson
West Michigan / N. Indiana
Hammer Family
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Holland Location
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Honors Accounting
Carol J. Adams
Kalamazoo Location
Michael D. Allie
Kirco Construction Corp.
Alpha Iota of Grand Rapids
Ronald D. Brady
Wallace and Irene Bronner
Brooks Beverage Management
Thomas H. Brown, Ph.D.
John and Mildred Burt
Louis V. and Catherine Buzzitta
Linda R. Lindsay Byington, Ed.D.
Jerry and Suzanne Callahan
Canteen Service Company East
Thomas A. Carey
Chemical Bank West
Rudolfo and Judith Cifolelli
Casey J. Cnossen, Jr.
Paul Collins
Comerica Bank
Community Choice Credit Union
Peter C. and Emajean Cook
Custer Workplace Interiors
Ralph and Berniece Damstra,
and Ralph, Jr.
Daoud Foundation
www.davenport.edu
Helen L. and Dallas L. Darling
Howard Miller Company
Dr. Woldemar H. Nikkel
Davenport University Employees
Huntington National Bank
Kevin and Deborah O’Halla
John David
William and Beatrice Idema
Roger W. O’Halla
Michael D. Davis
Betty Igrisan Memorial
Chris and Joan Panopoulos
Dearborn Agency
(R. Putnam & K. Cude)
Interphase Office Systems
Perrigo Company/Donald Snider
Islamic Institute Expression of Gratitude
Powell Moving and Storage, Inc.
Dearborn Exchange Club
Johnson Controls
Rockford Construction Company, Inc.
James N. DeBoer, Jr. (Metropolitan
Hospital)
Donald P. Jurgens, Jr.
Charles and Stella Royce
Jim and Ginger Jurries
Robert and Ellen Sadler
Kalamazoo Employees
Robert and Helen Jean Schmiedicke
Gerrit and June Kamphouse
Seventy Nichols Club
Kane Group, Inc. (Dearborn Area)
Smiths Aerospace
Kane Group, Inc. (Grand Rapids Area)
Robert W. and Margaret D. Sneden
Angeline Keller (Brad Keller)
Spartan Stores
Keith A. Klingenberg
John and Judy Spoelhof
Jenny Engle Nursing
Knape and Vogt Manufacturing
Company
David J. Steenstra, Ph.D.
Fairlane Car Wash
Robert and Ellie Kunkel
Ronald E. Falk
Stephen A. and Ruth Stream
James R. and Clarine L. Lanting
Ned Fawaz Expression of Gratitude
Carroll & Frances Streeter
Michael and Connie Lettinga
Fifth Third Bank
Jerry and Judy Subar
Sharon Lettinga
Flechsig Family
Jacqueline D. Taylor
Wilbur A. Lettinga
Larry D. and Judith C. Fredricks
Gary J. and Mary A. Ten Harmsel
William and Rochelle Lettinga
David and Judy Frey
Aubrey J. Terbrack
Les Lindsay
Dr. Robert and Christine Funaro
Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s
Lumbermen’s, Inc.
G.M. Lansing Women’s Club
Richard and Gretchen Tierney
M.E. Davenport Family
Geerlings Development/Scott Geerlings
TLC Group
Marble and Tile (Dr. William Piersante)
Daniel and Michelle Georgevich
Universal Forest Products
Robert J. and Inez M. McBain
Godwin Hardware & Plumbing
Fred E. and Gretchen Vandenberg
Emerson G. McCarty East
Grand Rapids Press Minority
Roger and Clare VanderLaan East
McDonald Plumbing
GunnLevine Architects
Roger and Clare VanderLaan West
Meijer, Inc.
H.B. Shaine & Company, Inc.
P. Robert and Charlene Vanderson
Dr. James and Barbara Mendola
H.J. Heinz Company
Bernard & Jean VanderVeen
MI Food and Beverage Assoc (Deeb)
H.S. Die & Engineering
Midwest Health Center (Dr. Mark Saffer)
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt,
& Howlett, PC
Donald and Nancy Hamelink
Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D.
Edward and Sandra Hanenburg
MJK Architects
Voetberg Scholarship for Students
with Disabilities
Charles F. and Helen Harrison
Martin Morales Minority
Volk Family
Art and Betsy Hasse
Dr. Alberta Muirhead
Elmer Vruggink, Ph.D.
Alan G. Hering
John A. and Elinore Mulder
Mary Warner
Lou Holtz Athletic Foundation
Patrick and Katherine Mullen
Russel Warner
Robert L. Hooker, Jr. and
Michelle Harmody
John H. Myaard
Warren Alumni Club
C. Dexter & Sandra Rohm
Alfred and Eleanor Dinsmore Nursing
Door Family
Droski, Lindsay & Meyers
Dykhouse Construction
Emergency Medical Services
Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc.
www.davenport.edu
Senator Glenn D. Steil
Tyrus R. Wessell
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West Side Beer Distributing
John Dishaw
Josephine M. and John Oonk, Jr.
Irving and Birdella White
Thomas F. Dulude
Robert T. Orlikowski
Hugh and Melbarose Wichert
Roger E. Erickson
Kathryn L. Wiese
James A. Farmer, Sr.
Gordon H. Poll Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Bruce & Lavina Wynalda
Matthew Brian Feko
Thomas Fisher Reed
Yoshiko Yamagishi
Helen Frays
Pauline Roskam
Kenneth and Carole Yerrick
Bruce W. Gilmore
Kevin L. Rotman
Max and Micki Young
Rhonda Goodyke-Hoorn
Bernice G. Rudzinski
William R. Heible
Yvette Russell
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Betty Igrisan
Sandra Scoville (Flint Campus)
Paul Ames
John P. Keller
Dr. Robert W. Sneden
Charles “Andy” Anderson
William R. Kingma
Eleanor Spidell (Warren Campus)
Amy Barnaby
Jean F. Kinsman
Janice K. Stauffer
Dr. Ronald Bartson
Mary Walsh Kole
Kristin M. Ten Harmsel Anderson
Hy and Greta Berkowitz
Eugene and Josephine (Parbel) Kozak
Lisa Trombley
Frank Breukink
Nichole Lake
Paula Brown (Warren Location)
Judith A. Lettinga
Elton Carl and Margaret E. Twork
(Underwood)
Rosemary Braun
Mary Kay Lettinga
Wilma D. Brudy
Jean E. Lindsey
Marvin “Red” Brummel
Edna Losgar and Marilyn Losgar Smith
Jason Bruso
Maine Family
Nilda Caceres
Emerson G. McCarty West
Mila Crkovski
Anna B. McPherson, RN
Davenport University
Kelli Mountford (Morton)
Robert J. DenHerder
Blaise Newman
E. Scott Derr
Felicia Jadesola Ojo
John S. Vander Heide III
Vander Wall Family
Herman and Jennie VanderLaan
Jane Wetherell
Antoinette (Toni) Wykstra
George L. Young
Kathryn and Harold Zahm
Ron Zoulek
Davenport University Donors
Davenport University expresses its gratitude to the following individuals and organizations for their gifts to
the University during the 2008-2009 fiscal year (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009). Italicized names indicate those
committed donors who have supported the DU Foundation for the last five consecutive years or more.
Trustee’s Circle
David and Karen Custer
Richard and Helen DeVos
Henry Bouma Jr. and Carolyn L. Bouma
Foundation
M. E. Davenport Foundation
DTE Energy Foundation
Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc.
Henry and Carolyn Bouma
The Daniel and Pamella DeVos
Foundation
Daniel A. Brady
The Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation
David and Kathleen Fleming*
Kimberly A. Bruyn*
The Douglas and Maria DeVos
Foundation
GE Aviation
Colombo Media Group
Peter Cook
Currie Foundation
Custer Workplace Interiors
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The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation
Dick and Betsy DeVos
Douglas and Maria DeVos
Fifth Third Bank
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Valley State University
Carol E. Greene †
www.davenport.edu
Harder & Warner Landscape
Contractors, Inc.
Ralph Hauenstein
Howard Miller Clock Company
J. C. and Laurie Huizenga
Huntington Bank
Integrated Architecture
Frederick and Linn Keller
Kent Intermediate School District
Lettinga & Associates, LLC - CPAs
W.A. Lettinga Investment
Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga
William and Rochelle Lettinga
Liberty Mutual Group
Meijer Foundation
Meijer, Inc.
Michigan Tech University
Jack H. Miller
Kevin and Deborah O’Halla*
Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation
Public Affairs Associates, Inc.
Rockford Companies
Ronald Rodorigo
E. Ellen Sadler
Charles E. Schell Foundation
Signature Applications, Inc.
State of Michigan
Steelcase Foundation
Steelcase, Inc.
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
President’s Circle
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Alticor, Inc.
Thomas and Lorna Brown
Bank of America
Buist Electric, Inc.
Bluewater Technologies
Bultema Bros. Road Contractors
The Bouma Corporation
Joseph Buzzitta
Joy and James DeBoer, Jr.
Byron Bank
Dematic Corporation
John and Marie Canepa
Michael and Debra Door
Cascade Engineering, Inc.
Ferris and Patricia Finerty*
Citadel Broadcasting
Gene and Phyllis Gilmore
Clear Channel Detroit
Robert and Joyce Hetzler
The Community Foundation of the
Holland/Zeeland Area
Hi-Tec Building Services, Inc.
Keith and Kathy Klingenberg
Lacks Enterprises, Inc.
Maple Hill Golf Course, Inc.
Metro Health Hospital
John H. Myaard, C.L.U.
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Open Systems of Cleveland
John W. Potter, Inc.
Powell Relocation Group
Michael and Michelle Van Dyke
David Veneklase*
Voice Data Systems
Michael and Janice Volk*
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
WXMI FOX 17
Innovator’s Circle
Consumers Energy Foundation
Contract Specialties
Joseph and Martha Crawford
Ilce and Snezana Crkovski*
Crowe Horwath, LLP
DADDS Magic Bus, Inc
DeBoer & Goodyke, CPAs, PC
David and Jane DeBoer*
Deloitte Services, LP
Dickinson Wright, PLLC
Diversified Data Services, Inc.
Elgersma Financial Group, LLC
Gordon and Barb Elgersma
Ernst & Young, LLP
Ernst & Young
Founders Bank & Trust
Larry and Judy Fredricks
Frey Foundation
Attallah and Marie Amash
David and Judith Frey
Gilson Graphics
Steve & Cindy Van Andel Foundation
American United Life Insurance
Company
Randall and Brenda Goodyke
Roger and Clare VanderLaan
Amway Corporation
The Grand Rapids Press
VanderWeide Family Foundation
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Great Lakes Books
Robert A. VanderWeide
Doyle Hayes
Varnum
B & B Water/Waste Water
Consultants, Inc.
Russel and Mary Warner
B & V Mechanical
Scott and Kimberly Huizenga
West Side Beer Distributing
Ed and Mako Bauer
Jeffery Imhoff
BDO Seidman
Earle and Kyle Irwin
Ronald and Vicki Bieber
Michael and Susan Jandernoa
Van Andel Arena
Stephen and Cindy Van Andel
www.davenport.edu
Robert and Judith Hooker
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Jeff and Rose Karsten*
George and Karen Watt*
Michigan State University
Kentland Corporation
Wolverine World Wide
Keith and Irene Miller
David Kmiecik*
Thomas Woods*
Matthew and Rachael Miller*
The Korff Foundation
WTCM Radio - Traverse City
Scott Miller*
Jack J. Korff
Bruce and Lavina Wynalda
Gregory and Margaret Moceri
James and Clarine Lanting
Jeffrey and Trisha Zylstra
Frank and Shelly Novakowski*
Olivier-VanDyk Insurance
Donald and Sherri Lawless
Michael and Constance Lettinga
Ambassador’s Circle
Pearson Education
Donald and Kathleen Maine
Edward and Kathy Aboufadel*
Joyce Penn*
McGraw-Hill Career College Group
Kenneth and Stephanie Bovee
Diane Perry
Starr Meijer
Frederick and Beverly Braun
Randall and Nancy Phelps
James and Nancy Meyer
Brooks Family Community Fund at The
Community Foundation of the Holland/
Zeeland Area
Paul and Marybeth Pieri-Smith*
Michigan Office Solutions
Barbara Mieras*
PNC Bank
Norris Perne & French, LLP
Denise and Dana Oleske
Patterson Ice Center
Pyper Products Corporation
R. T. London-Norse
Randy Disselkoen Properties
Rhoades McKee
Rockford Development Group, LLC
Rogers Printing
Arlyn and Linda Sievert*
Spectrum Health
John & Judy Spoelhof Foundation
John and Judy Spoelhof
Springthrough
Lori C. Stapleton
Jerome P. Subar Foundation
Jerry and Judy Subar
Robert & Timothy Sullivan
Scholarship Fund
Builders Iron, Inc.
Barry Chapman*
Jack and Karen Cichy*
Lynda and Sam Cribari*
DHS Associates
John and Maureen Downer
Dimitre and Mominka Fileva*
Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber, Inc.
Dan and Michelle Georgevich*
Godwin Hardware & Plumbing, Inc.
Donald and Nancy Hamelink
Neal and Nancy Hansen*
Arthur and Betsy Hasse
Haworth, Inc.
Irwin Seating Company
John Jones
Juhas & Sullivan Jewelry Design
Gerrit and June Kamphouse
Keeler Foundation
Kerkstra Precast, Inc.
Robert Sullivan
Legacy Trust
Jacqueline D. Taylor, Ph.D.
R. Lawrence and Mettie Leigh
Technology Investment Partners
Linkage Enterprises, Inc.
Edwin W. Thauer, Jr.
Tammy Loud*
Town & Country Group
Jean M. Luoma, M.A.T.*
URS Corp
Donald and Amber MacKenzie
David and Carol Van Andel Foundation
McKay Press
David L. and Carol Van Andel
Frank and Susan Merlotti
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Frank and Virginia Merlotti
Todd and Lori Pitts*
Paul W. Potter
Kojo Quartey*
S.A. Morman & Company
Roderick E. Sager
Terrence M. Start
Steel Supply & Engineering Company
Donald and Judy Strock
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation
USA Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc.
Janice VanderWeide
Peter M. Wege
Kenneth Williams*
Jennifer Wilson
Richard and Louise Zeeff
Opportunity Builder’s Circle
Activa Holding Corporation
Michael and JoAnn Bigford
Deborah Z. Bloom*
Pamela Brix
Debra Brondsema*
Roger Brown*
Donna I. Burns
Center for Physical Rehabilitation
Diane Clark
Dr. Lonnie G. Decker*
Michael A. Despres
Dog and Pony Communications
Christopher and Patricia Dykstra
www.davenport.edu
Fairlane Car Wash, Inc.
VanDyken Mechanical, Inc.
Jon and Margaret Berghorst
Farmers Insurance Group
Randall and Laurie VanHouten
Douglas and Kristin Bergman
Gary Franchy*
Watermark Country Club
Thomas L. Bergy, CPA
Mark and Ina Griffin*
Carl and Glenda Welmers
Patricia M. Berman
Randall and Paula Grubius
Wolverine Printing Company
Ralph and Dianne Berndtson
Suzanne Gut*
Hilda A. Wykstra
Gerald and Sylvia Berner*
Linda Haberaecker*
Marvin and Suzanne Wynalda
Kristy Best*
Karin Hagyard
Mark and Amber Youngs*
Rick and Carrie Beyer
William and Vicki Hall
David and Ellen Zierleyn
Melinda Beyer
Frederick W. Hoffman
Victor and Shirley Zischke
Patti M. Bierlein
Imperial Leasing, Inc.
Patty Zoulek
Marianne C. Bird*
Frances Jarvis*
Brad and LaCrissa Zuraw*
John and Kathleen Bissell
Randolph C. Black
Aphrodite Jones*
Robin Lee Kauffman*
Panther Pride Circle
Paul and Kari Blanchett
Ursula Kessel*
Jone K. Aardema
Steven Boggess
Betty J. Kingma
Adele M. Abraham
H L Bolkema Decorating
Daryl and Dana Kingrey
Leo and Denise Alberts
Michael and Joyce Bolthouse
Edward and Judith Knitter*
Lester and Patricia Albright
Dawn M. Bower
Joseph Lamontagne*
Ruksana H. Ali*
Cynthia Brackett
Lawn Scape Contractors
Kimberley Alleman
Conrad and Margaret Bradshaw
William and Diana Leser*
David and Jamie Andrus
Mark and Wynelle Brayman
Jacqueline Lovejoy*
Edward and Mary Aune
Frank and Patricia Brechbiel*
Brian and Megan Miller*
Clare S. Baar
Daniel and Sandra Britton
Christine Miller*
Sheryl and Darwin Baas
Scott A. Brouwer
Woldemar and Joann Nikkel
Jeffry and Lori Babbitt
George and Willa Brown
Office Max
Anthony and Carla Babinski
Thomas and Carna Brown*
Samuel K. Ojo
Patrick and Karina Bak
Vincent and Judith Brown
Opportunity Concepts
Jean M. Balcer*
Gregory Bruen*
Judith and Steven Penning
David Barnes*
Clair and Brigitte Bruggema
Richard and Mary Ellen Reeves*
David Barnes
Lance and Colleen Bryan
Gabriel and Melissa Rousseau*
Helen P. Basso
Eleanor Bryant
Jacquolyn Sawyer
John and Arlene Battjes
Jason and Vickie Burley
SKO & Associates, Inc.
Richard and Jane Beal
Christina Burns
Brent and Diane Slay
Lachlan and Janice Beatson
Thomas and Stacey Buschert
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sleva*
Duane and JoAnn Bedard
Arthur and Biruta Buskirk
Glenn and Barbara Steil
Jeanine L. Bellinger
Patrick and Linda Butler
John Stern*
Sharon Bell-Wade*
Laura K. Byers, Ph.D., LLP*
Scott Stevens*
Thaddeus and Irene Bembenista*
Carlo Camerini
Timothy Stouffer*
Michelle Bembenista
Theresa Cardon-Weiss*
TDS Metrocom, Inc.
Holly Bennett
William Leon Carpenter
Dr. Therese Tomaszek*
Ronald and Mary Berg*
Kevin Casault
Marjolijn van der Velde*
Denny and Jaye Lynn Bergers*
William and Linda Chase
www.davenport.edu
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Tim and Deborah Chenoweth*
Brian and Sherri Donovan*
Ericka Garza
Daniel and Amanda Chocko
David and Donna Doty
Robert and Lori Gaul
Linda and Stacy Ciemnicki
Ronald Draayer*
General Electric Foundation
Gloria Clair
Eugene and Patricia Drenth
Mary Gerber
Byron and Jacquelyn Converse
James and Maria Driscoll
Deborah Gibson
Lyle and Madelyn Converse
Robert C. Duthler
Jeniece Gill
William and Gloria Conyers
Keri Dutkiewicz*
David Gillespie*
Larry and Janice Cooper
Tammy L. Dykema*
Dennis and Patricia Gillett
Jeffrey and Ruthie Cornetet
Bruce and Martha Edger
Patrick and Susan Glover*
Jerry and April Cox
Jessica Edwards*
David Glowacki*
Barbara Craft and John Otterbacher*
Mark and Cynthia Eilander
Stanley and Alysia Goetz-Masters
Michael and Laura Cramer
Carol F. Elam
Rosemary Goodell
Deanne Cranford-Wesley
and Jesse Wesley*
Dawn M. England*
Annette J. Gootjes
Paula and Martin
Jeff and Valerie Gootjes
Steven and Perpetua Crawford
Carl and Lois Eschels
Gordon Food Service
Richard Crooks
Monna Essenberg
Jessica Gordon*
Linda G. Crosby*
Valerie Farage
Gordon and Joyce Gort
Eric S. Cross*
The Faulkner Family*
Edward and Susan Gorter
Janice Cross*
Fifth Third Foundation
Linda Gray*
Jeffery and Trudy Crowley
Kathleen Finkler*
Milford and Donna Green*
Maynard and Imogene Culver
Lindsey L. Finkler*
Steven and Jill Gregory
William and Ann Cusack
Christine Fisher*
Edythe Rosemary Grinage
James Czerew
Judith D. Floro
Raymond Grohowski*
Donald and Barbara Czurak
Cleveria Fluker-Strickland
Cinda Guagliumi
Patrick and Barbara Daley
Fred B. Folland
Dr. Donald L. Gusfa
Davis and Patricia Dalton
Minerva M. Franklin
Edwin and Judy Haase
Mark and Katherine Daniels
Stacy Frazier Jones*
Eric J. Hadesh
Robert and Mary Dannenberg
James and Marci Fredricks
Marvin and Delores Haight
Ann Davis
Ronald and Jane French
Marcia I. Hammerslag
Daniel and Katey Davis
Frenz Coffee House
Catherine B. Haney
Paul Davis
Laura Frey
Kelly Hanke*
Guy and Sheryl Dean
James and Linda Fridsma
Vickie Hannigan
Mary and Philip Dean*
Maribeth Frontjes
Bud and Karen Harris
Michael and Cindy Dean
Joe Funchess*
Bryan Harrison
Robert and Ann Decker
Valerie L. Gallagher
Daryl L. Hassevoort
Daryl J. Delabbio*
Debra Gannon
James and Jayne Hayden*
Anna M. DeLisle
Warren and Martha Gant
G. Thomas Hazen
Scott Dendler
Aura Gardner*
Edwin J. Heeren
Paula Des Rochers
Kathleen Garrett*
Ruth E. Henderson
Ryan and Diane Devereaux
Kristin Garris*
Alan and Gail Hering
Elaine and John DeVlieger*
James and M. Garvelink
Sherman Hirschman*
Maureen DeVoll*
Gregg and Debra Garver
Kipp and Kathy Hofmeyer
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www.davenport.edu
Carl and Claudia Hohendorf*
Leonard and Loretta Karsakas
Andrew and Alice Limber
Marie Hojeij*
Joseph and Lenora Kauffman
David and Carolyn Lind
James and Ruth Holkeboer
David & Melanie Kauffman Family*
Christopher and Kathy Lochkos
Amaris Holst*
John and Charlotte Keegstra
Kathy Logan
Rick and Darlene Homkes
Beverly Kepler
Karen and Gene Losee*
Calvin J. Hoogstra
Denise Ketchmark*
James and Margaret Lothschutz
Nadia Hoover*
Harris and Beth Kiekover
Paul and Kim Lothschutz
Gerald Horan
David and Sandra Kirchinger*
Paul and Lisa Lowden*
Carl and Alice Horecki
Randy Smolenski & Deb Kiss*
Stuart and Shelley Lowe*
Jerry and Miki Horton
Jack and Leona Klepser
Arend D. Lubbers
Roger and Roberta Horton
Michael Klosowski
John J. Lucas
Steven and Jan House
Douglas and Marjorie Knapp
Shari A. Ludwa*
Kenneth and Gwendolyn Hoving
Andrew and Mary Knaut
Susan Lumley
Scot and Carol Hubbard
Helen M. Knecht
Kate Thanh Ly*
Kevin and Shellie Hubert
Roger and Gloria Knoper
Alan Mackowiak
John Hume*
Jay and Evelyn Koets
Jason and Jennifer Madden*
Steven and Pamela Hume
Delphine A. Kolacki
Lawrence and Gwen Maes*
Thomas and Amber Hunt*
Michael Kolacz*
Kathleen Maida*
Michele Hunter
Michael and Kristina Kornoely
Colleen Maire
Allen and Barbara Huston*
John and Lynne Kotarski
Daryl Cliff and Diane Manko-Cliff*
J. Walter Thompson Company
Fund, Inc.
James and Eleita Kotke
Joyce L. Manner
Thomas A. Kraal
Karen R. Mark
Amanda and Jonathan Jakubowski
Charles†and Joan Kramsvogel
Alicia Markham
Jeff and Tamara Jalving
Gary and Michelle Kranz
Harold and Maxine Marks
Michael and Patricia Jennings
Nicholas Kraska*
Randall and Janet Maschke*
Rodney Jewell
Paul D. Krenn
Charles and Michelle Mason
Carmen Johnson
Pattie L. Kruse*
Holly Matewicz
Clara Johnson*
Otto and Mary Kuhlman
Andrew W. McCallum*
Jamie Johnson*
Wilson and Elizabeth Labadie*
Harriet A. McCarthy
Joseph and Kathleen Johnson
Mark Lang
Joseph and Linda McCormick
Warren and Elizabeth Johnson
David Larson
Martha R. McCracken
James W. Joldersma, Sr.
Tisa Laryea
Douglas McCurry
Diane Jones
Brenda F. Lauer*
William and Janet McFarland-Idema
Henrietta Jones
Elizabeth Le*
James and Cynthia McGrath*
Robert Jones
Linda Leach*
Ben and Kimmie McKnight
Debra Junkin
Linda Lee*
Jesse Medina*
JW Marriott
Grant LeMahieu
Charleen C. Mello
Eugene and Shirley Kallio
Linda LeSage*
Daniel and Fawn Meyerholt*
William J.H. Kane
Melissa S. Lettinga
Tanna Meyers
Jason Kapp
Mark and Marcella Lewis
Steven and Cynthia Mielke
Mark Kappler
Marvin I. Libby
Andy and Julie Milanowski*
Tricia Karnes
Lori Lieffers
Donna K. Milham*
www.davenport.edu
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Mary Minjeur
Louise Pawlowski
Tara L. Rietberg
Gregory and Wilma Mitchell
Gena A. Perry
Daniel T. Rigato*
Susan Mitchell*
Nolan and Sandy† Peters
William Riggs
Timothy and Suzanne Monck
LaVonne L. Pettinger
Kristin and Edward Ritsema
Laurence Monshor
Willard and Barbara Peuler
Julia A. Roberts*
Juana L. Mooring
The Pfizer Foundation
Lu Ann Roberts*
Stephen and Lori Moreland
Kenneth E. Phillips, II
Alan Robertson
Brenda Morey*
Patricia Phillips*
Robert and Janet Robinson
Joel and Jigsey Morgan
Jan Phinisee
Dennis and Judith Robydek
Frederic K. Morley*
Brian and Denise Picardat
Donald and Donna Rodde
Dorinda Mowatt
Linda R. Pitsch*
Frank and Sue Roder*
Timothy and Diane Mulder*
Katonnia Pittman*
Scott and Shelly Rodgers
Charmayne Mulligan*
Timothy and Lisa Pixley*
Larry and Mary Roelofs
Dan and Dawn Mumford
Angela Plainte
James and Leanna Rollins*
Michael J. Munson
Michael and Robyn Podbregar
Lisa Ross
Robin and Christopher Murphy
Nedra R. Polkowski
James Rouse
Donald and Lori Murphy
Jacquelyn Porter
Ronald Rutherford*
Orville and Anna Myers
Juanita D. Powers*
Rebecca E. Sabbath
Byron and Moya Nash
Robert and Leadelle Pratt
Eric Safin
Denise Nash
Eddie and Gail Prentice
Pradipkumar and Shubhada Sagdeo*
Rita K. Neely
Steven and Rhonda Prins*
Janet Sage
David and Susan Nemmers
Richard Proffer
Penny Sage
Melissa Nguyen
Dale and Terry Prondzinski*
Ahmad Sahabi*
Michael and Goldie Nicholas*
Raymond and Rhea Pruett
Loren and Sandy Sall
Roxann M. Nichols
Kathaleen Psomadelis
James and Jennifer Salloum
Leonard and Sharon Nicholson
Robert and Rosalie Pulaski
Richard and Carla Sally
Robert and Linda Nicolai
Eric R. Pung*
James Santoro
Fred Niemi
Danel Purkey
Heidi and Chad Sarber
Jack and Paula Nienhuis
Gary and Donna Ranger
George and Marty Sauer
Elizabeth Nishimiya*
Grace Ranger*
Sue M. Schamel
Olen Noble*
Richard and Leona Rasmussen
Martha Schaut
Melisande Noel
Shawn W. Raymond*
Deborah A. Schoenwether*
Wesley and Mary Norden
Kelly Raymor
Darrell and Natalie Schultz
Angela E. Novak
Kim and Jennifer Reamer*
Nathan Schumacher*
Charles and Henrietta Nyenhuis
Steve Reamer
John Schwalm*
Howard Nyenhuis
David and Melissa Reardon*
Frank and Stacy Scutch
Phyllis Nyenhuis†
Alysia Reed
Guadalupe Segura
Michael and Janice O’Brien
Thomas Reeder*
Richard and Denise Sherman*
Garry and Janice Olson
Gerry Resciniti
William Shoemaker
John H. Parham, Ph.D.*
Gertrude Reynolds
Robert Shubitowski*
Bryan L. Parker, CPA
Molly Rheynard*
Bill and Maryly Skallos*
Jonathan and Anna Pavlin
Norman Rice*
Harold and Monica Skinner
www.davenport.edu
Ms. Susan F. Slajus*
Lorita Turner
Nelda R. Warren
Kristie A. Slancik
David Tyler*
Jack and Kathleen Washburn
Max E. Smith, CPA
John and Diann Tymensky
Shari Watanabe*
Dr. Wayne Sneath and Dr. Kriss Ferluga*
Richard S. and Suzanne Unger
Dr. Shalah Watkins-Bailey*
Michael Sosnowski*
Robert and Jane Ungrey*
Terrelene A. Watts
Mark Spackman
Everett and Nancy VanAllsburg
Rasheedah Wazeerud-Din
Randall and Arla Spaman
Gordon and Judith VanAmburg
Rebecca A. Weber
Robert and Carol Spaman
Daniel and Jacquelyn VandenBerg
William and Barbara Weldon
Linda Spang*
Ann M. Vander Meer
Tyrus and Kathy Wessell
Bruce and Julie Squillante
Martha J. Vanderberg
Ralph and Michele Westbrook
Rusty and Tammy Stafford
Gordon and Gail VanderLaan
Shelly Westbrook
Shirley Stancill-Terrell
Gerald and Diane VanderLugt
Ruth L. Westcott
Matthew Stanley
Kevin and Kirstin VanderMolen*
Howard White
Annie Stanton
Janice K. VanderWeide, CPA
Phyllis K. Wier
Mark and Rhonda Stanton
David and Dawn VanderWerf
Timothy Wiggins
Diane Stark
Ron and Katherine VanDragt
Theresa M. Wiley
Bruce and Karen Sterk
Leonard and Vickie VanDrunen
Amy Wilkins
Barbara Stevens
Calvin and Pamela VanDyke
Jacqueline Willis*
Kathy J. Stewart*
VanEe Tax & Accounting Service
Melisa Wilson
Mark Stewart*
Henry M. Vanee
Shirley E. Wirth
Gerald and Barbara Stockwell
Shirley VanKoevering
Gary and Gail Wohlscheid
Patricia A. Story
Douglas A. VanOss
Earl and Janet Wolff
Margaret A. Sullivan
Laura A. VanRy
Rhonda Wolverton
Daniel Swartzinski*
Robert L. VanSledright
Yvonne A. Wood
Richard and Joanne Sweedyk
Andrew and Tracy Van Solkema*
Allen and Pat Wygant
Janice Sylvertooth*
Jack and Gertrude VanStee
Willie Young
David and Ruth Taylor*
Rolland and Betty Varner
Julianne Zak
James and Carol Tedrow
Richard and Amy Veenhoven
Esther Zane
Randoulph and Brenda Teegardin
Norman and Dorthella VerMerris
Rick and Mary Zavadil
Rick and Paula Terpsma
Peter Villemure
Mary Zawacki
Mary L. Terpstra
James A. Von Ins, CPA
Richard Zeck
The Teuscher Family*
Terrell and Takami Vroonland
Kathleen Zickel
Dr. John D. Theodore*
Dr. Elmer H. Vruggink
Maria Ziegler*
Benjamin and Cynthia Thompson*
Tom and Mary Vryhof
Ross and Cynthia Thompson*
William J. Wagner, Jr.
Kyle and Carol Thornton
Alan Walczak*
Tanya Tillman*
Jack Wallace*
Please contact the Office of Advancement at
616-233-3412 if you have any questions
regarding this list or if you would like to update
how your name is acknowledged in future listings.
Nancy Titmus*
Kevin and Mary Walsh
* Faculty/Staff/Adjunct
Thuan H. Tran
Floyd Walton
† Deceased
Myron and Lori Trethewey
Scott Wang*
George and Ingrid Tuinstra
Gary Ward
Pearl Tulgetske
Robert and Karen Ware
Italics indicates donors that have
supported the university for the last five
consecutive years or more.
www.davenport.edu
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NEWS
ALUMNI
Business publication honors DU alum
Mandee Rick (’04 MBA) was recently
spotlighted in the Grand Rapids Business
Journal’s “40 Under 40 Business Leaders”
– which should come as no surprise to
anyone who’s watched her in action over
the past few years.
Mandee is vice-president and senior
commercial portfolio manager at Huntington Bank in Grand Rapids and also
serves on the advisory board of Camp
O’Malley for the local Boys and Girls
Club. Additionally, Mandee was presi-
dent of the Grand Rapids Young Professionals, and chaired the first local Young
Leaders Society of the American Cancer
Society and its annual Cattle Barons Ball
fund-raiser.
The MBA program at DU prepared
her for these experiences – especially
since she attended the accelerated program at night with other professionals.
“All my fellow students were just like me –
working professionals who came to classes
after working nine-hour days,” she says.
“All my fellow students were just like me - working professionals
who came to classes after working nine-hour days.”
“I learned almost as much from my fellow
students as I did from the professors.”
“I could apply my classroom studies
directly to my job,” says Mandee. “In fact,
the work I did for my capstone project is
still in use within my department today.”
4,400 Facebook friends...
and counting
Some people refer to Paul Jendrasiak (’94 business administration) as “the unofficial
mayor of Grand Rapids.”
That’s because Paul is one of Grand Rapids’ biggest cheerleaders. “We’re really
getting it right as a city, even as Michigan is going through a tough time,” he says. “We
seem to be the bright spot here.”
Paul’s social networking is part fun and part business. “Facebook is very useful to
raise awareness of great places and cool events happening here in Grand Rapids.”
Facebook also helps Paul promote his spam-filter software company, spambully.com.
The benefit: Spambully generates a lot of buzz, both nationally and internationally. Wired Magazine recently rated the software a “Best Buy,” and Spambully was also
featured on NBC Nightly News, and in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. There’s
even a mention of Spambully in the popular Internet For Dummies book series.
Paul credits his DU experience for giving him a strong foundation in business,
marketing and advertising. “Davenport has a lot of people with invaluable real-world
experience,” he says. “The university’s contacts in the business community help students network and find new opportunities long after they graduate.”
For more information on spambully, visit spambully.com
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www.davenport.edu
TIME magazine recognizes
alum’s SE Michigan business
Young alums
mix
TIME recently profiled DU alum Kalyn Risker (’06 business administration) and her
Detroit-based non-profit organization, Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment
(SAFE). SAFE is dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence acquire jobs
through specialized training focused on gaining or building the skills they need to reenter the workforce.
Risker says the idea of SAFE came to her during a business class she took at Davenport University, where a simple writing assignment eventually helped create a successful domestic violence organization. It was also at Davenport that Kalyn developed
her strong leadership capabilities, which TIME credits as being the major reason her
organization is so successful.
“The goal,” Risker said, “is to help these survivors find good jobs that pay well and
manage their finances. That way, they can maintain their independence from their
abusers and possibly break the cycle of economic abuse.” SAFE also assists companies
whose employees may be in abusive situations.
This year, SAFE celebrates its fourth anniversary, helping more women throughout
southeast Michigan find work and gain financial independence.
The elegant JW Marriott in downtown
Grand Rapids was the site of the firstever Young Alumni Mixer sponsored
by the DU Alumni Association. The
mixer was an opportunity for area
grads to network, unwind and meet
new friends.
Local on-the-scene website Grand
Rapids Social Diary covered the event
and also posted several photos of alumni
and friends, including Jennifer Wilson,
Jaime Brookmeyer, Nicole Cook and
Paul Jendrasiak (whose 40 Under 40 bio
is featured in this issue of DU Review).
The goal of the Alumni Association is
to build a lifelong affinity to Davenport
University, engaging alumni through
their time and talents.
Learn more about upcoming
alumni activities by becoming a
fan of the Alumni Association on
facebook.com/DUAlumni
For more information about SAFE, visit newsafestart.org
www.davenport.edu
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CLASS NOTES
Marriages & Engagements
Professional
courses. She is also a certified facilitator
in the Ewing M. Kauffman Foundation
FastTrac Entrepreneur Program, and
has graduated over 75 students from the
program.
Brandy M. Lane, ’05 finance, received
her masters degree in health services
administration from Central Michigan
University in 2009.
Dawn Cline, ’04, received a masters
degree in industrial and organizational
psychology from Capella University
on December 31, 2008. She recently
accepted a position at Texas A&M University as project administrator in the
Emergency Services Training Institute.
Kenya Kwame Cook, ’01 business
administration, accepted the position
of college director at ITT Technical
Institute in Madison, Alabama. He also
received top honors as a representative
for his recruitment and customer service
skills. Cook holds a masters in business
administration from Walden University.
Yolanda Williams-Davis,’03 MBA
strategic management, ’90 BA business administration/management, has been selected as an online adjunct faculty member
for Colorado Technical University,
and will teach business administration
and entrepreneurship undergraduate
Jason Alexander See, ’07 BA computer
science, and Heather Louise Titlow were
united in marriage on October 24, 2009.
Kristen Elizabeth Johnson, ’06 BBA
marketing/advertising, and Justin Salava
were married on September 19, 2009.
Jennifer L. Patrick, ’06 BBA management, exchanged vows on October 17,
2009.
Dawn Cline, ’04, and Gregory Moreno
tied the knot on October 26, 2009.
Mark Minder, ’96 BBA management,
has opened his own financial and investment planning firm, Minder Planning
Group, LLC. His business model is to
assist clients in making proper financial
decisions for their individual needs.
Recently married or have a new baby? Promotion at work
or a new job? Are you getting ready to relocate?
Please keep your alumni records updated and share any news
with your fellow alumni. Email us at alumni@davenport.edu
(be sure to include your full name, class year, major and location
you attended) or log on to:
www.davenport.edu/alumclassnotes
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www.davenport.edu
Summer alumni events
Davenport alumni kicked off summer on June 24 with a
young alumni event in East Grand Rapids where they assembled for a selection of wines, appetizers and music by
Brian Vander Ark, front man of The Verve Pipe.
A visit to The Detroit Zoo followed just days later where
alums and their families gathered for live animal tours and
cool rides, with breaks at the DU hospitality tent for lunch,
treats, kid-friendly activities and chances to win great prizes.
More activities are on tap for August. We hope you can
join us!
West Michigan Whitecaps Game & Fireworks
August 18
7 p.m.
Fifth Third Ball Park, Comstock Park
Cost: $25 per ticket, includes food, soft drinks and
private suite
Davenport Scholarship Golf Classic
August 23
11 a.m.
Egypt Valley Country Club, Ada
Cost: $250 per golfer or $75 for dinner ticket only
www.davenport.edu
Tuesday Evening Music Club
Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys
August 24
6 p.m.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
Cost: $10, includes entry into the concert and gardens, appetizers and one drink ticket
2010 Alumni Awards Banquet
October 15
6:30 p.m.
Kent Country Club, Grand Rapids
Cost: $45 per person
2010 Homecoming Tailgate
and Hockey Game
October 22
6 p.m.
Patterson Ice Center, Grand Rapids
To register for these events or for more information,
visit davenport.edu/events or contact Jason Madden
at Jason.Madden@davenport.edu or 1-866-248-0012.
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6191 Kraft Ave.
Grand Rapids MI 49512
Save the Date!
August 23, 2010
Register online at
www.davenport.edu/golf
or call (616) 233-3416
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