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

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STUDENT ALUMNI COUNCIL Have you ever wondered about how your ' I bleed maize and blue ' spirit continues after you leave the University? Members of the Student Alumni Council (SAC) didn ' t have to wait to find out. The vision of the group was to help bridge the gap between the alumni and the current student population. Working alongside the Alumni Association, committees planned various activities for students to take part in. President Elise Freimuth, senior film and English major, explained, By creating committees we are allow members to learn leadership skills by working on large scale events. SAC functioned under an Executive Board consisting of a Freimuth and six vice presidents. The group held bi-weekly meetings at the Alumni Center in order to plan and organize the events. In addition, SAC was responsible for giving out the Student Legacy Award at the Michigan Leadership Awards Ceremony. Vice President Niraj Patel, senior business major, commented, We review the accomplishments of students on campus and reward them with a lifetime membership to the Alumni Association so they can continue making an impact on the University. Exam Kits, another service offered by SAC, provided a way for parents to send care packages around exam times to students living off-campus. Working together with the Alumni Association, SAC created a program called Student Alumni Connections. The program allowed an alumnus to sit down with a group of selected students for a roundtable discussion. Students asked the alumnus for advice about making the best of their time at the University. Members of SAC were on a point system and were required to attain 500 participation points before they became a full member. Points could be earned in a variety of ways. They traveled to the Northwestern away football game with the Alumni Association and had a retreat to a winter resort in northern Michigan after winter break called Michigania.Tae- Kyung Kim, junior Political Science major andVP, expressed, Michigania... creates a great opportunity to reflect on our past successes and future goals. You get to be in each others company outside of the school setting. This group bursting with Michigan pride and spirit worked extremely hard all year to make the years events a success. By the end of the year, SAC members achieved their main goal and purpose of being the link between Wolverines past and present. Front Row: Shefali Saxena, Donika Gou. Niraj Patel, Nikhil Kumtha. Kathleen Crone. Row 2: Bo Mee Chu, Carmen Gruber, Elise Freimuth, Carrie Rheingans, Tae-Kyung Kim. Back Row: Teresa Elliott Mary Vanek, Ian Freimuth, Daniel Grano, Holly Nartker, Bianca Gruber. L., Worcester photo 206 Organizations

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Luminary bags encircling the track on Palmer Field and resting high on the hill spelling out the word Hope light the way for participant walkers of the Relay for Life in March.This event was the first annual Relay for Life for the University. . Neff Photo Relay for Life co-chair Betsy Chase, junior political science major, and her friends set up Palmer Field on the morning of the event. During this inaugural year, the Relay committees were successful in signing up a total of 72 teams. Photo courtesy of E. Chase Braving the cold weather, two bundled students make a lap around the track together. Relay for Life had 750 participants in its inaugural year and raised a total of approximately $89,000. . Neff photo Relay for Life 205

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teattd I (be ittlie u mve Front Row: Natalie Wowk, Kyle Gooch. Jeff Dudgeon, Jessica Cleghorn. Bob Miller, Paris Phou. Ashley White. Row 2: Michael Wicker.Trevor McCauley. MattAldridge, Ryan Romanik, Dave Krogh, Melvin Valencia, Matt Bowman, Kristin Bohl. Back Row: Chris Garza, Kris Turmer, Chris Battey. Jessica Meulendyk, Nick Hockstra.AbeThurtelLAdam Brinkenhoff, Andrew Vane, Aaron Barthjoe Kohler, Erick Bailey. V. Granata photo uired li They ilk ' [tin Tie- iwl i our then :.,: Four members of the Euchre Club enjoy a quick game at their weekly meeting. Held in the Michigan Union, each meeting gave the students the opportunity to do what they love most, keep their minds free from the pressures of school while playing cards with friends. V. Granata photo Organizations 207