University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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V Tower Society eaders and Best I ADARA. . . founded to create an organization for women who elfishly committed themselves to improving the campus, ara united 21 of the finest female leaders at the University. It ered a place for these women to build new friendships, savor I ones, and to find a genuine place for support. These women dged the gaps of diversity by providing an opportunity to forge pds between athletics, academics, and service. The legacy of ra continued even as members graduated because as long as j Mae women proudly supported and contributed to the campus. MICHIGAMUA. . . the secret meaning behind Michigamua was strengthened by tradition and history. As a distinguished society, membership consisted of 25 senior male student leaders who embodied the qualities needed to succeed. Members in the society excelled in theirextracurricular activities as well as within the academic environment. Founded in 1902 with the assistance of then President James B. Angell, the group preserved and honored the glory of the University. The men of Michigamua achievedexceptional goals through their involvement in campus organizations and athletics. TOWER SOCIETY. . . linking the female members of Adara with the male members of Michigamua, Tower Society allowed all areas of campus to be reached in order to benefit the entire University community. The members were selected at the end of their junior year based on their exemplary commitment to leadership and service. Tower Society meant leading with integrity and serving the University to the best of our abilities, reflected Adara member Shelby Brown. The networking oppor- tunities created through the Tower Society bettered the campus by allowing members to join together in service projects, such as Habitat for Humanity, and in social activities. The pride of the men and women fundamentally rested in their efforts to ensure the future of the University and to guarantee the role of students in affecting positive change to campus. Michigamua member Probir Mehta said, Tower Society was both a beginning and an end: a beginning to a lifetime of service to my alma mater and an end to my four years of hard work and commitment. by Samantha Losinski : : aSiffimons Lwll Haynes, fen Hurilvrt,. Nick otiivtti, Kni:hKrumrei 3 10 Tower Society

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I he! he Seven-Step Program y of Black Engineers had a continuous long- Members also contributed to the commu nity by participating photo courtesy of Ayanna Hubbard rail ' goal--the constant betk ' niH ' iU of theirchapter.Todo this, they followed a formul Phrtbllowing seven business areas: academic excellence, education and career access, communication, cultural awareness, fi- nancial vitality, leadership and technical excellence. By following the seven key business areas, you were guaranteed suc- cess, believed programs chair Delano White. The NSBE made many attempts to touch on these seven areas this year, in- cluding a trip to an art museum in Detroit for cultural awareness and the use of tutor- ing and study tables for academic excel- lence. Many members, including president Lydia Eutsey, felt that following this plan did indeed improve the Michigan chapter. Eutsey said, I was extremely proud of the growth and development ofthe UM-NSBE. Through variousprogramsandworkshopswewere able to meet the professional and academic needs of a number of minority engineering students. UNDERGRADUATE LAW CLUB in several service activities this year. In September, they tutored second and third grade students at Chapelle Elementary. In addition, they bowled for charity for the SOS Community Shelter, they visited Mott Children ' s Hospital, and they worked at Focus Hope, afacilitytopack- age and distribute food to the homeless. NSBE provided students with un- paralleled networking opportunities, said White. On Oct. 13, members at- tended a career fair at the Media Union where hundreds of companies came to offer internships, co-ops, and jobs to engineering students. Furthermore, members submitted resumes which were published in a book and consid- ered by companies nationwide. Na- tional and regional conferences also played a part, as many corporate representatives attended to give seminars and pointers. This year, the Michigan chapter hosted their regional conference in Detroit, by Samantha Losinski NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS photos innaHubbard fficersToddColeir ierrioS lomone, Darrick Holland, and i jutei at a year-end! president Darrick Hoi! mental th- H powerful organic i From ;: Ko w i( : arm nts who were interested in pursuing a career in law benefited froir i ' lub. This organization offered mod :) ' ! ' where ils. Presiden ' its v ant to help twin their ful school, spoke to them ah in order to . n and . iient in their club, mem! ; : either Ton or bominick ' s. by Aubrey Zubrin iiaYugovich Fitinl Knw: luny 1 Mervdilh Salomon?. Rafael Teiada. raiiii Johnson. Deidit: I ' - rly Bradford, i . Miranda Jones. Maria Githiri.Melini men R. ' y BrunTr. : CharlisCox.Modle ' illiamxBankaBuller.|i ]ihBr3dnf!. 1 rynnAkms. Miiul ' inJtrhushcv ! xlebem Row ' : Welch, Ralph Carlton Jan: . ' .-nhcmlr R. - Durhjm. Kai L. Brands Murphy. l,aur.i P-. ,- Tiffani Ford Rou - III. David Sheikhnejad.lv, ivun ' .- . . ll MK ' ha. I k.ui:h ' , With more than 8.500 members, the National Society of Black Kngiiii f the largest student-managed organizations nationwide. The Michigan chapter consisted of ISO to 200 members that met twice a week for meetings that were interesting and informative. according to sophomore Ayanna Hubbanl. Extensive networking, community service, and national and regional conferences were all important components of the minority -based engineering organi- zation. by Samtuillxi Lofituki National Society of Black Engineers 309

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artyTurco, Veronica Arriola, Brian Griese.Jill Marske, Matt Herr have dinner together at Cottage Inn before attend- a joint meeting. Members sometimes began or ended tings with a more relaxing activity. Activities like these Iped unify the organization. photo courtesy of Shelbv Brown lesy of Shelby Brown -y- phot Jhe members of Adara gather at Shelby Brown ' s house for a meeting. The women met every Monday at 10:00 pm to plan future events, act as asupport group, and to voice campus concerns. In addition, Adara met with Michigamua three Mondays of every month at 9:00 pm. D photo courtesy of Shelby Brown onning their cowboys hats and boots, many of the Michigamua men relax during their date party at the Diamondback Saloon. In addition to community and campus service, social activities were enjoyed by all Michigamua members. Tower Society 311