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“THEM: Images of Separation.” Traveling Exhibit and Club Diversity Event Our Club was awarded an OSU Alumni Association $1000 diversity grant to present this traveling exhibit in the Grand Rapids area. One provision of the grant is that Club officers and members are expected to participate. We have been fortunate to gain over $5000 in additional support from numerous collaborators and sponsors listed below. Please show your support for this fabulous event by attending the Exhibit and one or both of the following Receptions: Opening Reception: 5:00 -6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Location: Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain Street (between Ionia and Division), Grand Rapids. You can visit the exhibit during the Opening Reception or anytime the gallery is open from January 10 to February 5, 2011. Kimberly Lowe, Director of Alumni Clubs of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. in Columbus will be with us on this day to represent OSU at this event. So, please attend to show her our Club's spirit. To reserve your spot for this Opening Reception and / or the Lecture & Reception on January 26 (see below), please contact Sister Rosita at schillerrsm@comcast.net or Donna Waters at OSUWestMI@aol.com 616-460-2266. Dr. David Pilgrim Lecture: 6:00 PM with reception following, Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Location: Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain Street (between Ionia and Division), Grand Rapids. Reception Special Guest and Lecturer: Dr. David Pilgrim, an OSU alumnus, Chief Diversity Officer at Ferris State University and one of the country’s leading experts on issues relating to multiculturalism and diversity. He is founding curator and director of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, Big Rapids. Group Tours - can be arranged by contacting OSU Alumnus and Steering Committee Member - Linda Goosen at goosen925@gmail.com This is a wonderful opportunity for our High School teachers, College Professors, Church Leaders and any other Community / Civic groups to attend. Organizer and Lead Institution The Ohio State University Alumni Club of West Michigan Elite Collaborating Institutions Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Kendall College of Art and Design Other Collaborating Institutions Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids Community College Gold Sponsors Jeanine and Dan LaVille Saint Mary’s Health Care (Thank You to Sister Rosita) Silver Sponsors American Seating (Thank You to Ed Clark) Hope College, Phelps Scholars Program and Multicultural Offices (Thank You to Don and Sue Williams) Aquinas College (Thank You to Sister Rosita) Grand Rapids Community College Bronze Sponsors Donna and Barry Waters HHS Health Options (Thank You to Kim Motter) Linda and Dale Goossen Sue and Don Williams Women in Successful Enterprises (WISE) (Thank You to Kristy Kieda) Individual Sponsors Angie and Sonny Gordon Sister Rosita Schiller 6th Annual Golf Outing 
Family Picnic
Let's get out there and show West Michigan that yes, indeed, Buckeyes do bleed Scarlet and Gray and Let's Save Lives - It's About Life -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
The Crying Towel 
Second Harvest Gleaners has been chosen as our Alumni Club's local Food Bank recipient in The BEAT HUNGER BOWL - National Food Drive Challenge being conducted by our national Ohio State University Association, Inc. Either Food Donations or Monetary Contributions will be accepted. Envelopes for Monetary Contributions will be available at Monday's Game Watch or by request from Donna - see news for list of needed items - which can also be brought to the Game Watch or picked up by contacting Donna to make arrangements ( We are looking for some folks to be a local food collection sites for the K'zoo, Lakeshore, north and east geographical areas that our large Club encompasses) See our news section for more details. How About Seeing Some Gold For A Little Silver! |