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

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Mott ' s Groundbreaking Health system leader Dr. Robert Kelch speaks at the groundbreaking. In her speech, University President, Mary Sue Coleman said, There is no more profound vocation at the University of Michigan than that of improving the health of children and women. S. Jerome photo mott ' s groundbreaking by zach gasior An important part of the University community was the hospital system. Perhaps the most important part of this system was the C.S. ' Ion Children ' s Hospital and Women ' s Hospital. The hospital, built in 1969, was essential to the community, but as the years went by, time began to take its toll on the building. In 2006, after standing proud for 37 years, it was time for a face-lift. I have greater affection for this place than just about anywhere, and as a Detroit native... I know how much building a new state- of-the-art children ' s hospital and women ' s hospital facility means to our community, said Dr. Robert Kelch. On October 6 th , 2006, the University Health System broke ground on the new Mott Children ' s and Women ' s Hospital facility. Upon completion, the facility would be 1.1 million square feet, and cost $523 million. Among those present for the groundbreaking were University President Mary Sue Coleman, Health System leader Dr. Robert Kelch, C.S. Mott Foundation President William White, Regents David Brandon and Laurie Carr, and other prominent figures from the community. There was a wide range of child t activities to keep everyone involved, including kite performances and a special art project. Each of the major players in the University and the Health System spoke to let everyone present know how important this event was to both the University, and children everywhere in need of help. There were countless donors for this project. Ernest and Kelly Sorini donated seven million dollars to create the Sorini Family Children ' s Medicine Center. Two million dollars was donated from the Brandon family to s r the Nick and Chris Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit. The University Health System itself set a goal to raise $75 million and had accumulated $50 million by the time of the groundbreaking. Along with these rooms within the facility, the new hospital would also include a nine-story clinic tower and a twelve-story inpatient tower. These two parts of the facility would house specialty services for newborns, children, and pregnant women that were not offered anywhere else in the state of Michigan. So many of our patients tell us that we give them hope. But without them, we would not be here today. They give us purpose, said Patricia Warner, Chief Administrative Officer of the hospital.

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I Middle East Conflict by chris albanese People congregate by the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem, jews came from all over the world to place notes in the wailing wall, many of which prayed for those affected by the violence that engulfed the nation in July, 2006. Photo courtesy Matt Koletsky features 79 1 1

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Detroit l Construction workers watch with the audience during the speeches at the groundbreaking. C.S. Mott Children ' s Hospital provided a place to help those that needed it most. S. Jerome photo Rythmic gymnasts perform at the groundbreaking. Entertainment was provided for both the children and adults alike. S. Jerome photo features 8 1