JMC News: Blast from the Past and other JMC News

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Blast from the Past – the Phalanstery Review Resurfaces
The “Phalanstery Review” was an underground publication produced by Madison students in the first few graduating classes.  James Madison College owes a special thank you to Stephen Murray (JMCD ’72), for preserving most of the “Phalanstery Review” issues available online and donating them to the college, and to Bryan Watson (attended JMC), who has created the web site below and made them available for all to read.  If you are interested in the early history of Madison, take a look at the following web site: http://phalansteryreview.org. 

Read the JMC Office of Diversity Newsletter:
http://jmc.msu.edu/diversity/dspring2008.pdf

Spartan Podcast:  Professor Waltzer Discusses Holocaust Research Kenneth Waltzer, director of Jewish Studies at Michigan State University, has been selected by the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to participate in an international research workshop of scholars, the first group to work in the newly opened Red Cross-International Tracing Service (ITS) Archives in Bad Arolsen, Germany in June 2008.  Waltzer talks about what he expects to find in the collection, what the scholarly impact of the material might be, and his research into child survivors of the Nazi concentration camps: http://spartanpodcast.com/?p=440

View Madison’s Spring Commencement
Read 2008 Madison graduate Kristin Sulewski's commencement speech.

Madison Students and Recent Grads Attend Conference
Nine current and recently graduated Madison students have received full scholarships from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to attend their National Membership Conference in Washington D.C. this June.  Marc Allen, Alex Plum, John Simpkins, Mitch Goldsmith, Marjorie Coy, Olivia Cohen, Tom Caron, Matt Hansen and Georg Schuttler -- all members of MSU's ACLU chapter -- will take part in the three day conference, representing James Madison College and its commitment to public affairs.

Alumna Earns Award
Sara Garcés Roselli (IR ’92) was a finalist for woman business owner of the year and a rising star award by the Charlotte (NC) chapter of the National Association of Woman Business Owners.  Roselli became President of RED F, a private marketing company, in 2005 after purchasing the business with her husband and business partner, Dan Roselli (MSU ’91).  In recognition of the attractive and innovative working culture Sara and Dan created, RED F was honored with Charlotte Work/Life Award in both 2006 and 2007.

Alumnus Serving on National Board
Christopher Tracy (JMCD ’90) has been elected has been elected to Ducks Unlimited’s national board, serving as Regional Vice President for Region 8, which covers Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.  Tracy is an attorney with Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C. in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Upcoming JMC Events
                           
DC Area Alumni:  Help Welcome Madison’s Student Interns to DC

Thursday, June 12th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cosi Restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue on Capitol Hill

Please join Madison alumni Kathleen Romig Krepps and Noah Wofsy in hosting Madison's student interns in the DC area at an informal summer event.  They hope to give the students a chance to meet a good cross-section of Madison alumni who live and work in the DC area so they can see for themselves that it is possible for a Madison alum not only to have a solid career but to live a normal, decent life in Washington, DC.  It’s also a good opportunity to get together with your Madison friends and colleagues.  No need to RSVP, but contact Kathleen or Noah if you have questions or need other information.

SE Michigan Alumni and Friends Reception
Fall, 2008
Watch for coming details

James Madison Alumni Association Annual Membership Meeting
September 27, 2008 (time to be determined)
Case Hall
All JMCAA/MSUAA members welcome

Annual Homecoming Tailgate 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Two hours before kickoff
Case Hall
This tradition attracts over 100 alumni, faculty, students, friends and family. 
Bring your guests and come even if you are not attending the game.

Founders Circle Luncheon
In honor of the late Peter Lyman
October 24, 2008
11:30 to 2:00, Luncheon and Lecture
Kellogg Center, MSU
Mizuko “Mimi” Ito Presents

“Networked Publics and Participatory Media Culture: What Kids are Doing Online”

This event is being held in honor of the late Peter Lyman, one of Madison’s founding professors. A panel discussion and event honoring the legacy and scholarship of Peter Lyman will follow the luncheon for those interested.  Everyone welcome.

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