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

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Student Front Row: Jessica Cleghom. Una Sirgedas, Nina Thai, Julie Humphhes, Julie Wiiner Row 2: Mary Herndon, Karen Baxter, Lauren Nielsen, Cathy Fanone Row 3: Angie Henderson, Sarah Debri. Paula Graft, Kierste Mundinger, Robbie Menyah, Essence Walker, Lindsey Jack Back Row: Kortney Stewart, Stacey Bednarz, Margaret Smith, Elizabeth Van Hall, Alexis Punches, Megan Finn. S. Tedjasukmana photo Habitat A J. Andrews. Apnl Bond. Lauren Harper, Carl Hasselbarth, Caroline Khad- der, Jim Kumon. Ashley Ley. Mahima Mahadevan, Mike Marenghi, Jeney Opaik. Eric Roeder, Jess Schwartz. Joel Sietsema. Jesse White-O ' Bryant. V. Qranata photo 214 MlCHlOANENS IAN

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Students attempt to rock climb during Diag Days. The Student Alumni Council helped to organize this event that took place during Homecoming Week K. Maher photo ORGANIZATIONS 213

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Front Row: Artoya Bell. Tenisha Austin. Raneeka Claxton. Ftenee Rtler, Amanda Ludwa Back Row: Tera Freeman, An Aycock, Quynh-Nhu Vu, Amnta Joseph, Toya Roberson, Kristin Tansil. photo courtesy Carl Wolf Studios Front Row: Amanda Savdone, Krlstal Vardaman, Sara Stupak, Bisi Alii, Erin Thomas. Taku Aihara Row 2: Amy Arnent, Tiffany Buckley, Leah Gnebel, Angela Andrews, Amy L Hurst, Crystal Rosser, Erin L. Ealba, Danielle Clantos, Adrien A. Lazzaro Row 3: Melanie Simmons, Jennifer Denbow, Tamara Bryan, Lindsey Strieter, Mark Eadie, Stephanie Seiki, Omar Fand Back Row: Sean Kim, Brandon Canter, Rashida McMillan. J.J. Wallbillich, Kathryn Memers, Hugh Ferguson. S. TKomos photo Club As an academically and professionally geared organization, the Undergraduate Researchers Club worked to integrate the experiences of undergraduate researchers and use this knowledge to mentor new researchers. The group combined thirty-five students from various back- grounds of research interests. We emphasize the importance of research and promote enlightenment on the critical nature of its existence in the world around us. We bring together students working in a variety of research fields so that they can create a support network resulting in an environment which can be used to promote collaborative thought and academic advancement, stated group member and LSA student Tiffany Buckley. During the year, the organization sponsored several events, By Randielle Humphries including graduate school and career fairs, ethics debates, and commu- nity service activities. Twice a week the members assembled to discuss future events and hot topics in research, as well as participate in interac- tive learning experiences presented by guest speakers from the research community at the University. What made this group unique was that it had such a large emphasis on research and still maintained the ability to facilitate men- toring relationships between faculty members and staff. LSA student Erin Ealba commented, There are so many talented brains to pick, we always have challenging group discussions and I ' m constantly learning new things. I think the Undergraduate Researchers Club helps its mem- bers attain a complete university experience. ORGANIZATIONS 215