In historic McKenny Hall—which was known as the old Student Union by many of our students and alumni—we constructed classrooms where there had been a bowling alley. We also created a large student lounge/gathering place, added an Eagle Café, Alumni Relations Office and corresponding Alumni Lounge, academic advising, and the new McKenny Gallery, providing an opportunity for Eastern students, faculty, staff and visitors to see historical displays that capture our 166-year history. The EMU Foundation also will call McKenny home this summer.
Many other highlights come to mind:
The second phase of the renovation of Rackham for other health programs, such as orthotics and dietetics.
The annual hiring of new faculty who energize our campus with fresh ideas and expertise. Over the seven years of my presidency, we hired 240 new faculty members.
Renovations and environmental upgrades to classrooms, residence halls, and dining facilities. You will find fresh, exciting food on Eastern’s campus.
Establishing a new headquarters for the Department of Public Safety, as well as hiring additional officers and dispatchers to monitor the 700-plus cameras blanketing our campus, helping to make Eastern one of the safest university communities in Michigan. Plus our partnership in the Eastern Washtenaw Safety Alliance, in which we are collaborating with the community, Washtenaw County Sheriff ’s Office, and Ypsilanti Police.
The indoor practice facility, also known as “the bubble,” which is rented out to the community nights and weekends to pay for its maintenance.
The success of the Autism Collaborative Center, located in the old Fletcher School.
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The beautification of the campus grounds, from landscaping and berms to rocks and trees.
Environmental and sustainability efforts that have reduced our annual energy costs from $11 million from when I started to between $7-$8 million now.
The TRUEMU communications campaign and the ability to capture the distinct perspectives of Eastern students, faculty, and alumni and share them with the rest of Michigan.
The 127 percent increase in financial aid, which has grown from $21 million to $48.5 million next year. Financial aid helps our students stay in school and persevere toward a degree and a career.
We successfully completed Eastern’s comprehensive campaign, “Invest. Inspire.” The goal was $50 million and we raised $56 million one year early.
Hiring an outstanding leadership team, with skilled and talented professionals in key University positions…the best people I have ever worked with.
Thank you all for your steadfast support. None of the items in this impressive list would have happened without the leadership and passion of the Eastern team, and without the participation of thousands of students, faculty and staff across campus, as well as our alumni and people in the community who care about and love Eastern. Please remember that Eastern needs your support and every donation makes a powerful difference.
Eastern’s future is bright. I will treasure my seven years as your President.
Sincerely,
Susan Martin President, 2008-2015
SUMMER 2015 Vol. 12, Issue 3
EDITOR Darcy Gifford CONTRIBUTORS
Quinn Alexander, Chris Azzopardi (BS06), Jason Brooks, Patricia Cartwright,
Lon Horwedel, Molly Jacques, Randy Mascharka (BBA85), Eva Menezes, Lynn Monson, Jeff Mortimer, Jess J. Salisbury, Jeff Samoray, Hilary Simmet, Libby Smith, Scott Stewart, University Archives
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