JMC News:  Special Events Honoring Douglas Hoekstra

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Join Madison College for a dinner honoring the life of Douglas Hoekstra
An Evening of Memories…
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Kellogg Center’s Lincoln Room, MSU
Cocktails and hors d‘oeuvres at 6:00 p.m. (cash bar)
Dinner at 7:00 p.m. ($45.00 per person)
RSVP by March 16 to Donna Hofmeister at hofmeist@msu.edu or 517-353-9977

If you cannot join us in March, please consider attending the JMCSS Charity Ball – A State Dinner to remember Professor Hoekstra in April (Please see below).

Letters of remembrance, cards and photos are welcome.  Please send them in advance, if possible, to Donna Hofmeister.

Feel free to invite other James Madison College friends as our mailing list was limited.  Everyone is welcome!

JMC has established the Douglas J. Hoekstra Memorial Fund.  To make a contribution or for further information contact Rocky Beckett at 517-432-2117 or beckettr@msu.edu.

Long-time Madison Staff Member Jackie Stewart Honored with Award
Jackie Stewart, secretary to the dean, won the 2007 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award, an annual recognition of excellence given by MSU to five individuals selected from among all staff on campus who embody the highest levels of dedication and performance.  This is the 30th year of the award.  Jackie is celebrating her 35th anniversary with Madison College. 

JMC Student Senate presents Charity Ball – A State Dinner
To Honor the Memory of Professor Douglas Hoekstra
Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the East Lansing Marriott
5:30pm – Reception   
6:30pm – Dinner
A dance will follow the dinner and program
RSVP form:  http://jmc.msu.edu/archive/charityball07.pdf

Other events to put on your calendar:

Annual Washington DC Area Alumni and Friends Reception
April 12, 2007
Evening (Location TBD)

Celebrate Madison’s 40th Anniversary!
September 28-29, 2007
Kellogg Center, MSU
JMCAA -- Annual meeting for all JMC alumni

Annual Madison Homecoming Tailgate
Complimentary tailgate brunch at Case Hall
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Two hours before kick-off
This tradition attracts over 100 alumni, faculty, students, friends and family. 
Bring your guests and come even if you are not attending the game.

Contact Donna Hofmeister hofmeist@msu.edu or 517-353-9977
to RSVP or for more information on any of these events.

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