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Energized focus on
health and wellness with
new physical activity
and nutrition initiative
FROM THE DEAN
Speaking of accelerating, I am very ogy programs across the country. and focusing our fundraising energy and
proud to report our faculty have (Read the full article on page 14). efforts. Our School, currently, is in a stable
been very successful in seeking This brings me to the reputa- financial situation, but—as you know—the
and securing funds to support tion of our academic programs. state, national, and global economies are
research ventures this past year. On the graduate side, we continue fragile and unpredictable at best. As we go
For fiscal year 2010, we received to draw an increasing number of forward, we will remain disciplined and
49 new grants and contracts, and applicants every year. Total ap- strategic in using our resources to insure the
remarkably, 32 new proposals have plications went from 94 in 2009 School’s financial and academic future. I also
been submitted since July 1, 2010. to 121 in 2010. We nearly doubled plan to continue to strengthen the philan-
Kinesiology has 133 active awards the number of doctoral applica- thropic foundation for Kinesiology to attract
that assist in the costs of faculty and tions (26 in 2009 vs. 46 in 2010), top graduate scholars to experience our
student research projects and our while remaining extremely selec- outstanding faculty and programs, including
2010 total research expenditures tive with this large pool of quali- those funded through gifts to Kinesiology. I
increased 3.5 percent over 2009. fied applicants. There were 19 new encourage you to read the related article on
In the research vein, I must students in the master’s program page 9.
mention that the U.S. National Re- this fall—the highest in program I am always invigorated by the work and
search Council ranked the School history. On the undergraduate side, passion by alumni, friends, students, faculty
of Kinesiology in the top eighth Kinesiology freshman applications and staff who support, and continue to
percentile of programs across the increased 19 percent, transfer ap- enhance, the School’s credibility and world-
country. I was at an event with plications increased 26 percent, and class programs. I hope you will join me to
University President Mary Sue cross-campus transfer applications preserve and enrich the excellence that is the
Coleman, and she congratulated increased 66 percent! Additionally, U-M School of Kinesiology.
the School and told me how “great” our GoGlobal! program continued On behalf of the entire School, thank
Kinesiology’s ranking was with to expand as well with more than 70 you again for the support, for the enthusiasm
the National Research Council. I undergraduates studying abroad. and most importantly—GO BLUE!
believe these rankings demonstrate
the high regard for Kinesiology at Demand to pursue
Michigan and that we are closing in a Kinesiology degree from
on our goal to be an international U-M is clearly on the rise.
leader in education and research in
physical activity, health and well- Despite the dismal economic Ronald F. Zernicke
ness, and sport management as well climate, there are signs we are turn- Dean
as a role model for other Kinesiol- ing the corner by reinvigorating
IN THIS ISSUE
Features
Homecoming
page 7
page 9
Departments
From the Dean Inside Front Cover Alumni on the Move Page 19
Students on the Move Page 4 Philanthropy on the Move Page 20
Faculty on the Move Page 13 Go Global! Page 21
Research on the Move Page 15 Kinesiology on the Move Page 22
Alumni Spotlight Page 17
Join ConnectKines, a career networking during Homecoming weekend. More busi- to join the
site nearly 300 strong and growing. “It’s a ness cards were collected at events in the group as well.
great way to meet and stay in touch with years that followed. LinkedIn is fast
current and former Wolverines,” said Josh becoming a
Raskin, AB ’09, sports marketing manager The notion of turning our alumni reunion marketing tool
for the Leverage Agency in New York City. into a career networking function was a for Connect-
“Students and alumni have contacted me risk, and as more and more cards were col- Kines.”
through the group, and I’m always willing lected, it seemed a natural fit to expand the Jeff Diamond (far right), a Brett Cooper,
to help if I can.” program. The real litmus test was the large Sport Management senior, BA ’96, an ad-
Rich Wallace, number of students who showed up at the spent his summer at Octa- junct professor
AB ’04, an attorney event—even on a Friday afternoon before a gon as a marketing intern. at New Jersey
with the law firm of home football game. Institute of
Golan & Christie Those were the days before social net- Technology, also sees it as a great resource
LLP in Chicago, working. The names and contact informa- for his online business, FirstJobInSports.
says, “ConnectKines tion were stored on an internal data base com. The website lists internships and
has allowed me that was updated. It was a good start but entry-level positions across the country
to network with lacked a key asset—a way for alumni to for job seekers with less than three years of
Sport Management other Kinesiology communicate with each other. experience.
Senior Michael alums. In the future, In 2008, academic advisor Martha “Some members have used Con-
Simpson interned at I hope to use it as a Reck had the idea to utilize LinkedIn, the nectKines to form discussion groups and
Target Corporation as resource to grow my popular online professional network that conduct surveys,” Reck adds. “It’s a tool for
a business analyst in practice and help bills itself as “the world’s largest,” with 80 our current students and graduates to ex-
the Sporting Goods other alums grow million members worldwide. plore career paths or graduate schools, or
Division. He accepted their businesses.” “I noticed that a lot of Kinesiology simply get reconnected with friends and
a full-time position at Like many alumni were already in LinkedIn. That classmates. In this economy, it’s harder
Target as a result of great ideas, Con- indicates they are accessing the site regu- for alumni to travel here and give career
his internship. nectKines had a larly and keeping their profile information advice to students. ConnectKines is a way
modest beginning. updated. Now when people join Con- for them to give back, and they don’t need
This one started in the late 90’s with a nectKines, it shows up on their LinkedIn to leave their office to do it! It’s a creative
handful of business cards tossed into a profiles,” Reck explains. “Our hope is when use of our resources right now.”
fishbowl. Alumni working in various fields Kinesiology alums see ‘ConnectKines’ on
gave presentations and met with students someone else’s profile, it prompts them
To join ConnectKines,
visit www.linkedin.com.
If you do not have an
account already, you
will need to create one.
Under the search feature
select “groups” and then
enter “ConnectKines”.
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STUDENTS ON THE MOVE
Kinesiology
2010 Freshmen Scholarships
Several academically outstanding freshmen have enrolled in
Kinesiology thanks to scholarship funding and the generosity
of alumni, family and friends who support scholarships at
Kinesiology. The Sydney J. and Irene Shipman Scholarship
Shipman scholarships provide incentive merit scholarships
for talented prospective undergraduate students admitted to
the University of Michigan. Fifteen Shipman Scholarships are
awarded annually with a monetary value of $15,000 per year
The Shipman Society Scholarship for four years of undergraduate study plus room and board
Shipman Society Scholarships provide support for undergraduate
(about $8,900 per year).
students admitted to the University of Michigan. Students are
awarded annually with a monetary value of $7,500 per year for
four years of undergraduate study. Kelly Hahn was a Plymouth High
School graduate hailing from Canton,
Sachi Gianchandani, of Ann Arbor, Mich. and a recipient of the Sydney
Mich., graduated from Pioneer High J. And Irene Shipman Scholarship.
School and is a recipient of the Shipman She is pursuing a degree in sport
Society Scholarship. In her free time she management focusing on marketing
enjoys synchronized swimming, play- and advertising. Her dream is to use
ing the clarinet, classical Indian dance marketing to revolutionize the sport-
(Bharatanatyam), and photography. She ing industry to generate more ethical values and integrity
is majoring in Movement Science and in sport. Hahn said, “The small community of Kinesiology
pursuing a career in the medical field. Gianchandani chose within U-M was attractive to me when choosing a college,
U-M Kinesiology because, “I thought that studying body as it provided the opportunity to make relationships with
movement would be really interesting. I wanted to have both classmates and professors within a bigger university. Sport
the small school and the large school experience.” management stood out to me as a major as it combined my
two loves in life: business and sports.” In her spare time
Chrissy Landreth is a recipient of the she enjoys reading, traveling the world, skiing, running, and
Shipman Society Scholarship and Rogel challenging herself in all aspects of life to grow and reach
Scholarship. She is from Park Ridge, Ill., her potential.
and graduated from Maine South High
School. She enjoys traveling, volunteer
work, and athletics—especially soccer.
She hopes to attain a degree in athletic
training so she can work directly with
professional athletic teams and then pursue a doctorate in
Physical Therapy. Landreth said, “Kinesiology offers a small The Charles Woodson Scholarship
school feel within a big school setting. The Athletic Training The Charles Woodson Scholarship is awarded to an
program in particular struck me as being a great opportunity incoming Kinesiology freshman who has financial need and
to have a very hands-on experience as well as the ability to shows outstanding promise in Kinesiology. The fund gives
develop direct relationships with the staff. In addition, it pro- preference to entering Kinesiology undergraduates from the
vides direct training in the field in a Division 1 athletic setting. I communities of Fremont, Ohio, Woodson’s hometown, as well
just don’t know what could be better.” as Detroit/Ann Arbor; Oakland, California; and Green Bay,
Wisconsin communities where Woodson has played football.
Katie Poggensee, from Chicago, Ill., is a
graduate of Lyons Township High School Dymond McFall hails from Lathrup
and recipient of the Shipman Society Village, Mich. and graduated from
Scholarship. She plays the viola in two Shrine Catholic High School. McFall
orchestras and loves rooting for the says of U-M Kinesiology, “I love sports,
Chicago Cubs. She hopes to go into the so I thought it would be interesting to
medical field and is interested in bioinfor- study how the body moves and how
matics. She said her choice was easy, to rehabilitate it as well.” Her interests
“I visited a lab in October of last year, and I became incred- include basketball, track, and dancing.
ibly interested in it. I wrote the Kinesiology essay on the ride After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in Physical
home. Right now, MoveSci 110 is easily my favorite class.” Therapy or Mortuary Science.
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follow my dreams.
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Photographs by Peter Smith, Smithphoto.
The Class of 1960 returned for current students who will be starting their careers.
to Ann Arbor for their The All-Class Homecoming Reception and Alumni Awards
50th Anniversary Class reception allowed alumni to reconnect and celebrate the great
Reunion weekend. Mike times in Kinesiology. At the reception, the Kinesiology Alumni
Dupay, BS ED ’60 and Board presented Jonathan Paley, Shawn Regan, Dr. Robert
Herb Deromedi, BS ED Moffatt, Herb Deromedi, and Dr. William McArdle with spe-
’60 were instrumental in cial awards in recognition of the contributions they have made
the reunion, serving as the Dupay Deromedi in their respective fields and to Kinesiology.
Kinesiology representatives to their Class Reunion Committee. (Read the full story on the award winners on page 18.)
The Friday night Kinesiology Alumni and Career And of course the celebrations wrapped-up with the
Networking program was a success with insight and tips M-Go Blue Tailgate and homecoming football game.
Dr. Katarina Borer visits with Physical Education Joe Gagliardi, AB ’97, AM ’99, senior associate
Assistant Professor Emeritus Rod Grambeau, director of Annual Giving, U-M Development, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
AM ’48, EdD ‘59. chats with undergraduates about careers in
development, and non-profit management. Homecoming Weekend 2011
Alumni from all classes enjoyed reconnecting
with their fellow Kinesiology graduates and Alumnus Marlon Wright, AB ’97 is all smiles
will be
making new connections and friends. at the reception.
October 27–29
Vincent Cimmino, Steve Aronson, and Arthur Riba John Faulkner, MS ’56, PhD ’62 visits with
shared a few laughs at the reception. Kathy Zernicke.
Justin Paley (left) and Debra Paley, AB ’96 Comm., The career networking event was a huge
watch as Jon Paley, AB ’95 accepts the Kinesiology success this year, with close to 100 people in
Alumni Society’s Early Career Achievement Award. attendance.
Alumni shared fond memories as they signed Dorothy Fehring, BS ED ’60 (left) flew from
a Michigan flag at the reception. Olympia, Washington for her 50th anniversary
reunion. She helps a fellow alumna try on
Shanta S.W. McMullan, Esq., AB ’00 (left) chatted with football equipment during a tour of the
remodeled Michigan Stadium locker room.
an undergraduate student and discussed how the
sport management program prepared her for law school.
The stars aligned for Juravich to come and support for the program make the
to Michigan in a very short period of time. difference and help graduate students do
He found an advisor in Dr. Kathy Babiak— research that impacts society.
her research of how sport organizations Juravich had the passion for
form partnerships and philanthropic con- research, but one of his first questions
nections perfectly aligned with his research when he met with Dr. Babiak was, “What
interests and goals. Juravich always knew is the funding situation?” He noted, “In
“In most situations, if he wanted to do more with his passion for most situations, if you are a good student
sports and interorganizational research that and you select a good institution, you
you are a good student can make an impact in society. He recalls assume you will get funded.” Support
“I applied to the program, and within a for his program was crucial, “I certainly
and you select a good month it kind of all came together, and I would not have been able to pay my own
got accepted. I then decided to quit my job way to go back to school. I think for
institution, you assume and come back to school full-time.” any professional thinking about going
Juravich is not alone in his desire to back into a graduate program, a lack of
you will get funded... join the doctoral program in Kinesiology. funding would certainly make a decision
Graduate applications continue to rise— that much tougher.” He was thrilled to
I certainly would not by 50 percent last year, according to Dr. learn that not only was he accepted, he
Rodney Fort, associate dean of graduate also was the recipient of the Ruth Harris
have been able to pay programs and faculty affairs. The number Endowed Fellowship Fund.
of U-M Kinesiology doctoral students The Harris Endowment provides
my own way to go back increased from two in 1999 to 37 in 2010. financial assistance to deserving gradu-
In October, the National Academy of Kine- ate students. The fund was started with
to school.” siology ranked U-M’s program fifth in the an initial gift from Professor Emerita
nation. Moreover, Kinesiology has become Harris and has been supported through
one of the most popular undergraduate and the years by several of her colleagues and
graduate disciplines in the country. While friends. She initiated the fund because
a number of universities have discontin- she realized that Kinesiology was losing
ued their Kinesiology graduate programs, graduate and doctoral students due to the
Michigan is one of the few major research lack of scholarship monies. Students were
universities aggressively increasing gradu- attending other schools that could offer
ate enrollment in all categories: movement them more.
science, sports medicine/athletic training
and sport management. Fact: Kinesiology cannot offer
Students come to Kinesiology with funding for all students who are
an incredible passion for research. The accepted to the doctoral program.
research topics cover an astonishing range,
from “the effects of learning to ride a two- While the program is growing,
wheeled bicycle on social skills develop- additional support could mean attract-
ment of children with Autism…” to “growth ing even more of the brightest and best
hormone markedly suppressed after only to the program. As the cost of tuition,
a few days of overeating.” Donor funding lab equipment, and general support for
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doctoral research increases, the need for
additional funding is more critical than
ever.
By Pat Materka
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Horowitz Katch Borer Cartee Bodary
weight-loss. Understanding how the dif- Another key component for the initia- health professions, education, and other
ferent foods we eat and/or supplements we tive is to help clarify available research in careers focusing on the prevention and
may take can affect these changes is criti- this area to be more easily understood by treatment of disease.
cally important.” the general public. “Billions of dollars are Establishing this initiative in physi-
Kinesiology is the leading partner in spent each year on diet/exercise programs, cal activity and nutrition is very timely
this initiative to enhance scholarship in books, magazines, food supplements, and because it coincides with the establish-
the area of physical activity and nutrition. exercise equipment. Quite possibly no other ment of the Michigan Nutrition and
Along with Horowitz and Katch, other health-related topic is more in the public Obesity Research Center (MNORC),
Exercise Physiology faculty members in consciousness. Yet none is more riddled which opened in summer 2010. The
Kinesiology working on the initiative with myths and misconceptions,” Horowitz MNORC is funded by a $5.7 million
include: Dr. Katarina Borer, Dr. Greg says. “Kinesiology can disseminate timely grant from the National Institutes of
Cartee, and Dr. Peter Bodary. Key part- information on physical activity and nutri- Health and is one of only 13 federally-
ners in the initiative include the School tion through public forums, lay publica- funded obesity research centers in
of Public Health and the Medical School. tions, distance learning and other mecha- the country. Its mission is to provide
Horowitz says his colleague, Dr. Karen nisms.” resources to U-M researchers conduct-
Peterson, professor of environmental ing studies in the area of nutrition
health sciences and director of the Human A focus on health and obesity. The goals of Kinesiology’s
Nutrition Program at U-M’s School of Pub- Some people may commonly think about physical activity and nutrition initiative
lic Health, is enthusiastic about partnering physical activity and nutrition as “sport align very closely with the MNORC and
with Kinesiology on this initiative.
Dr. Charles Burant, professor of internal
medicine and director of the Michigan
Nutrition and Obesity Research Center at “Physical activity and nutrition intersect nearly
the Medical School, is also on board. all areas of human health, and one often must
Ultimately, the goal is for this initia-
tive to become a University-wide program consider the health impact of physical activity
that will engage researchers from units and nutrition together.” —Dr. Jeff Horowitz
as diverse as anthropology, public policy,
nursing, molecular and integrative physiol-
ogy, and education, among others. nutrition,” and how to improve athletic several faculty members will be involved
performance. Horowitz says this is not the with both. Horowitz is the director of
Three missions focus. “Our primary research objectives the “Human Phenotyping Core” for
“It’s the classic three-armed approach: are to expand the understanding about the the MNORC, which oversees much of
research, education, and community impact of physical activity and nutrition the clinical testing of participants in
engagement. There will be a very strong in the context of health and disease. Our MNORC studies.
research emphasis. Research is the flagship educational goals are to provide students While obesity will certainly be a
of this initiative. But there will certainly be with a thorough, integrated understanding major theme of the physical activity
an education component through changes about how and why healthy physical activ- and nutrition initiative, other important
in our undergraduate curriculum, and ity and dietary behaviors are so important health issues will also be addressed.
perhaps the development of a Masters-level for the prevention and treatment of many “Physical activity and nutritional
certification program to provide students chronic diseases.” interventions are cornerstones for
an opportunity to develop a clear academic Kinesiology students who concen- treating and/or preventing many other
focus on physical activity and nutrition,” trate their studies in this area of physical health complications,” Horowitz con-
Horowitz says. activity and nutrition will be well prepared cludes. “They impact all areas of health
to take the next step in pursuing careers throughout the lifespan.”
in public health, medicine and allied
THE SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY studies in organizational theory and associate professors with tenure.
is pleased to welcome new faculty values-based entrepreneurship. She In other faculty news, Dr. Chris
members Dae Hee Kwak and Kathryn completed her undergraduate studies Mendias was promoted to Research
Heinze as assistant professors in Sport here at U-M in Organizational Studies. Assistant Professor, Kelli Donahue was
Management and Sean Meehan as Heinze said, “I was drawn to Michigan’s promoted to Lecturer III and Dr. Tony
an assistant professor in Movement notorious interdisciplinary environ- Drew was promoted to Lecturer IV.
Science. ment, including in the School of Kinesi- Additionally, in early 2010, the
ology and the Sport Management group School underwent a re-organization of
Kwak completed his doctoral where there are scholars from a variety its administrative structure and staff
degree from the University of Mary- of fields working together on important reporting lines. Key changes included
land. He is very excited to be part of the projects. I look forward to collaborating the appointments of Dr. Dan Ferris
Kinesiology family and looks forward with colleagues in Kinesiology and from as Associate Dean of Research, Dr.
to interacting with all the great students across the university on sports organiza- Rodney Fort as Associate Dean of
in the School. Kwak said, “It is thrilling tion research and bringing these ideas Graduate Programs and Faculty Affairs,
to see what is happening in the Sport into the classroom.” and Clinical Associate Professor Pat
Management program. The program Meehan received his doctoral Van Volkinburg as Assistant Dean of
continues to evolve and leads the way degree from the University of Waterloo. Academic Programs.
by redefining the role of sport manage- He said, “I chose to join the Univer- The School will also be conduct-
ment in our society. The people, vision, sity of Michigan because of the great ing four faculty searches for the com-
and organizational culture dedicated for opportunity to work at a world-class ing year: Sport Management professor,
excellence are unparalleled. I feel truly institution that is renowned for innova- Athletic Training assistant professor,
humbled to join this dynamic group and tive research. I am most looking forward Movement Science assistant professor of
work with many visionaries in the field. to working with my new colleagues biomechanics & rehabilitation robotics
I look forward to contributing to the and students in Movement Science (funded through a successful proposal
tradition of excellence by helping stu- to further our knowledge of how the led by Dr. Dan Ferris for the Provost’s
dents gain various perspectives on sport brain controls movement and changes Interdisciplinary Junior Faculty Initia-
marketing and become global leaders in in response to adverse events, such as a tive), and Movement Science assistant
the industry.” stroke.” professor for physical activity and nutri-
Heinze is a recent graduate of The School is also pleased to an- tion (funded through a successful pro-
Northwestern University’s Kellogg nounce the promotions of Drs. Riann posal led by Dr. Jeff Horowitz for the
School of Management, focusing her Palmieri-Smith and Kathy Babiak to Provost’s Faculty Expansion Program).
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School’s graduate programs
continue to move up NAK ranks
The National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) released
its ranking of kinesiology doctoral programs across
the country. The NAK promotes the study and edu-
cational applications of the art and science of human
movement and physical activity and recognizes
exemplary, scholarly, and professional productivity
of programs across the county.
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21st century treatment proves successful
for adults living with cerebral palsy
THE SIMPLEST TASKS IN LIFE, like putting on clothing or tying gym
shoes, can be extremely difficult for an adult living with cerebral palsy (CP).
Researchers at the University of Michigan are finding ways to provide easier
access to care using home-based programs that use the Internet to monitor
changes in performance.
Kinesiology Dr. Susan Brown and colleague Dr. Edward Hurvitz, chair,
U-M Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, completed a study
that looked at the effectiveness of a home and internet-based upper limb training
program for adults with CP. Their research effort, “Upper Limb Training and
WHEN DR. MICHELLE SEGAR, and competent. At U-M’s Residential Segar is very sensitive to the chal-
surveyed 250 mid-life women about College, she created her own major: the lenges others face in trying to fit exercise
why they exercised, the majority gave socialization of women. into a full and complex life. She says,
a predictable response: to be healthy After earning an M.S. in Kinesiol- “The two main reasons people give for
and lose weight. ogy and an M.P.H. in Health Behavior not exercising are: ‘too busy’ and ‘not
and Health Education from U-M, Segar motivated.’ So I help people figure out
Ironically, that group was the most developed a business aimed at help- how exercise can fit into their cur-
likely to exercise less as the year went on. ing people sustain active lifestyles. She rent context—whether they have small
She is not surprised. “Health and delivered her program to staff at several children, for example, or are battling a
weight loss are ‘should’-based instead area hospitals and other venues, and then chronic illness.”
of ‘want’-based reasons to be active,” won a National Institutes of Health grant One of her most surprising research
Segar reasons. “It implies that exer- to study the effects of her intervention. findings is that people who were very
cise is a chore or some kind of pill to “I realized I needed to know athletic in their youth are often among
be swallowed rather than something more about research, so I got a Ph.D. the least active as adults. She explains,
important that improves our lives. We’re in psychology, targeting motivational “These people no longer have the
told, find an activity that you love to do, processes,” Segar explained—not men- structured support system of coaches,
that brings intrinsic satisfaction. But tioning that she earned “Outstanding teammates and tournaments. They
enjoying a sport or activity does not Dissertation” honors from the Society of figure they cannot possibly perform,
guarantee that you’ll do it. Instead, we Behavioral Medicine and the Research in mid-life, as they did 20 years ago, so
have to recognize that physical activ- Excellence Award from the National they don’t even try.”
ity is essential to carrying out our daily Association for Women’s Health. She encourages small changes—take
roles and responsibilities. It enhances Her current appointment is re- a 10 minute walk if you can’t do 30. Aim
our quality of life.” search investigator at the U-M Institute for consistency before quantity. And be
Segar, who brands herself “the for Research on Women and Gender, flexible and forgiving with yourself.
exercise motivation and behavior archi- but her life also broadly encompasses Segar says, “Bottom line: why we
tect,” has focused her career on helping teaching, writing, consulting, and exercise matters a lot, and weight loss
people—especially women—become coaching private clients. (www.michel- is not a strong motivator over the long
and stay physically active. Her pas- lesegar.com). Not to mention raising run. Instead, we should be promoting
sion draws from personal experience: her two-year-old son Eli along with exercise as an essential resource for
she began jogging around age 12, and her husband, Kinesiology Associate living our best life.”
discovered it made her feel empowered Professor, Dr. Jeff Horowitz.
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Kinesiology Alumni Board honors 2010 achievement winners
It was a light-hearted thumbs down when Dr. Rosentraub (right) Veteran sports writer and New York
presented Cleveland Cavaliers and Michigan State University Times reporter Richard Sandomir
graduate Dan Gilbert (left) with his very own U-M jersey. discusses the changing tide of sport
Dr. Rosentraub acknowledged that the rivalry is still intact! communications and media coverage.
Smithphoto.
physical disabilities.”
Dr. Jeanne Langan, post-doctoral fellow Dr. Bob Patek, MD ’83 of Long Grove, Ill.,
in the Motor Control Laboratory, provides relaxes at breakfast before teeing off.
The 9th annual Invitational is slated an update on the ULTrA project that
received seed funding seven years ago
for Monday, August 15, 2011 at the through the Invitational.
Len Dillon, Movement for Life Committee
member, with his daughter Grace.
U-M Golf Course. For questions about
Dr. Vic Katch visits with Dan Pehrson, CEO,
the upcoming event, please call the PrivateBank, Michigan
Matt and Gary Percy help teammate
Tom Nowatzke line up his put as Ty Lewis,
Development office at (734) 647-2689. the team’s fourth, readies to putt.
Mike Leoni (left) has a chance to pose
with his father Bill Leoni, Sr., and sons
Scott Jonna and Dan Pehrson visit
Nick and John.
Len Dillon following golf.
Jerry Hanlon (right) visits with former
Jerry Hanlon plays grandpa with
MSU and NFL tight end, Mike Cobb.
Tom Kanka’s son.
Gary Moeller, U-M football coach 1990–94,
shares his thoughts about the Wolverines
2010 season.
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PHILANTHROPY ON THE MOVE
Celebrating longevity
with Rod Grambeau
Professor Emeritus Rodney (Rod)
J. Grambeau, MA ’48; EdD ’59,
celebrated his 90th birthday with
friends and family at a special
event hosted by Kinesiology,
Michigan Athletics and Rec Sports.
Grambeau, the former director of
Intra-mural and Recreational Sports,
joined the Department of Physi-
cal Education in 1946. In 1988, the
handball, paddleball, and racquet-
ball courts in the Central Campus
Recreation Building were named the
Rod Grambeau Courts. He served as
the chairman and editor of the Na-
Wine tasting to benefit tional Touch and Flag Football Rules
from 1955 to 1986. He has published
Maloy Scholarship extensively on paddleball, handball,
The Kinesiology Alumni Society Board and Pat Maloy touch football, injury prevention,
Scholarship Committee hosted “The Kinesiology Wine and intramural programming, and
Tasting Event” to benefit the Maloy Cancer Endowed served as a consultant to the U.S.
Scholarship. The scholarship, aptly named in honor of Olympic Committee.
former Professor Bernard Patrick “Pat” Maloy, assists
incoming need-based Kinesiology students touched
by cancer—either themselves or an immediate family
member. In this photo, from left, Jordan and Marjorie
Field, and Dr. and Mr. Kalo.
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KINESIOLOGY ON THE MOVE
PE student named
Undergrads major of
shine the year
at national
phys-ed
conference
The Michigan Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) named physical education
Three undergraduates, under the guidance of Physical undergraduate Megan Valley the 2010 “Major of the Year.”
Education Professor Dr. Weiyun Chen and Clinical Associate Each year universities can identify outstanding students
Professor Pat Van Volkinburg, presented at the Alliance for for recognition by the College and University Physical Education
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Council (CUPEC) of National Association of Sports and Physical
national convention in Indianapolis, Indiana last spring. Education (NASPE) at the National Convention of the
AAHPERD is an alliance of five national associations, six American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
district associations, and a research consortium that is designed and Dance (AAHPERD) and by the Michigan Association for Health,
to provide members with a comprehensive and coordinated array Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) at their
of resources on both the national and local levels, support, and state convention.
programs to help practitioners improve their skills and so further Valley is currently Dr. Weiyun Chen’s lab coordinator and
the health and well-being of the American public. assists with research and observations with Dr. Chen of PEP grant
Physical Education undergraduates Shannon Boehner, school teachers. Valley is also president of the Physical Education
Kristin Hendricks and Kelsi Archibald showcased their Association. She said, “It’s a real honor to receive this award, and
knowledge with presentations involving teacher’s skill ability I am looking forward to being recognized before fellow students
and teaching practices in volleyball and basketball, as well as and educators at the national convention in San Diego in March.”
game performance competencies.
PHOTO ABOVE: Associate Professor Pat Van Volkinburg (left) presents
PHOTO ABOVE: (from left to right) Former Physical Education students Physical Education Senior Megan Valley with her “Major of the Year” award.
Kristen Hendricks and Kelsi Arichibald, along with Associate Professor
Pat Van Volkinburg and Dr. Weiyun Chen took a moment to smile for the
camera after their presentations.
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