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Indulge for Scholarships
More than 100 people bid on auction items, sampled beer and wine, and raised thousands of dollars for student scholarships during November Indulge, held this month at Fairlane Center South. Since establishing the fund in 1995, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Alumni Affiliate has awarded more than $110,000 in scholarships to nearly 90 University of Michigan-Dearborn students.
Rahman named top professor
Ahmad Rahman picked up his first history textbook and sifted through a couple pages. A few more chapters and he was hooked. Over the past decade, Rahman has injected his passion for the subject into the classroom. The Michigan Council for the Social Studies recently honored that passion as they named him Professor of the Year.
Common Core Curriculum
State Rep. David Knezek (D-Dearborn Heights) visited University of Michigan-Dearborn, his alma mater, last month to discuss the state of K-12 education in Michigan and answer questions about the Common Core. The event was sponsored by the College of Education, Health, and Human Services Alumni Affiliate.
Moralizing the Market
Professor Elif Izberk-Bilgin returned to her native country of Turkey to research why Islamists boycott certain global brands associated with Western influence and politics—brands like Coca-Cola, Nestle and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
A nose for research
Electrical and computer engineering senior Nevrus Kaja used his love for robotics—and his dog's keen sense of smell—to propose an idea for a standard-version electronic nose.
Victors for Michigan
University of Michigan publicly launched its historic, comprehensive fundraising campaign, called Victors for Michigan, on November 8. This is the largest campaign in the university’s history and among the largest university campaigns in the nation. Click  here to learn more about UM-Dearborn's participation in the campaign.
Announcements
• Do you have any relatives who plan to attend UM-Dearborn? If so, applications for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship are due February 1, 2014. To learn more about the scholarship, click  here.
• Three UM-Dearborn alumni were honored this month as "Distinguished Volunteers" at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (Greater Detroit Chapter) National Philanthropy Day Dinner.
- Tony Allegrina ('82 B.A.), director of business development at Bodman PLC
- John Cole ('76 B.S.I.S.E.), president at Parker Ionics
- Doug Krizanic ('81 B.B.A.), senior partner with Deloitte Tax LLP
Football Tailgates
As the college football season begins to wind down, the Alumni Relations Office wants to know whether you would be interested in attending a UM-Dearborn tailgate party next season. Click here to complete a brief survey about your tailgate preferences.
New Legacy
The Union at Dearborn, Birding by Ear and Homecoming Week. Read all about them in the latest edition of Legacy magazine, which hits mailboxes this week. If you're on the go, click here to read a mobile-friendly version of the magazine.
Turn the Page
UM-Dearborn is home to several alumni authors. The university wants to welcome them back to campus for an Alumni Authors Dinner at 6 p.m. November 22 in Mardigian Library. Network with fellow writers and reconnect with your alma mater. For more information, contact Alumni Relations at 313-593-5131.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Interested in a front-row seat to Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade? The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, in conjunction with the U of M Club of Greater Detroit and the U-M Detroit Center, will host a viewing party from 7:30-11 a.m. on November 28. To learn more, click here.
Contact
Office of Alumni Relations
University of Michigan-Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128-2406
313-593-5131
umdalumni@umd.umich.edu
University of Michigan Dearborn
Office of Alumni Relations
313-593-5131 • umdalumni@umd.umich.edu • umd.umich.edu/alumni
4901 Evergreen Road | Dearborn, MI 48128 US
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