Connections
a p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e WAY N E S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
L I B R A R Y A N D I N F O R M AT I O N S C I E N C E P R O G R A M
w w w . l i s p . w a y n e . e d u INSIDE
2 Megen Rehahn Joins LIS
Staff
Joint Master’s Degree Program Created with History
Dept.
3 2006 Alumni Reception
LIS Program Begins International and Comparative
Librarianship Program
SPRING 2007
LIS Program Offers Classes in Macomb County
The LIS Program has expanded its distance education locations to include the Macomb University Center in
Clinton Township, Mich. This reflects the university’s goal of serving the needs of non-traditional students
by offering classes throughout the metropolitan area.
“On my first day, the director of the WSU/Macomb Program introduced himself to me and mentioned
how happy they were to have Wayne there,” said Kim Schroeder, a part-time faculty member. Schroeder’s
students have also found the University Center to be a convenient alternative to enrolling in courses downtown. “We have felt very welcomed out here,” Schroeder said.
The Program will offer three summer and two fall courses at the center. For more information about course
scheduling, please visit www.lisp.wayne.edu/courses/schedules.htm. The Macomb University Center is
located at 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038 near Hall Road.
4 Student Spotlight: Brian
Guenther
Retired Librarian Gives Gift
to Library System
5 A Word From the Library
and Information Science
Alumni Association (LISAA)
Chair
6-7 Alumni Updates
A Farewell From the Director
In 2002, Dean Yee asked me to move from
faculty and assume the director position for a
year. Six years later I am writing my final column as director. Approximately 15 of my 20
years at Wayne State have been spent as director. I have enjoyed almost every minute, and
thoroughly enjoyed getting to know so many
students, alumni and faculty.
… with the reorganization of the College
of Education, Library Science, formerly
one of 22 departments in the College of
Ed, became one of its four divisions in
1974.
By the time you are reading this issue of Connections, our 40th anniversary celebration held
to recognize the first American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduates of the Library
and Information Science Program will have just
taken place. This chance to look at our history
provides an interesting contrast to where the
Program is now. Did you know …
… in 1984 the Program moved under the
auspices of the University Libraries?
… in 1917, the Detroit Teachers College began
offering training for elementary school librarians in the Detroit Public Schools?
… the graduate catalog for 1934/35 listed
three ‘’library’’ courses?
… the first master’s degree in school librarianship was awarded in 1940?
… in 1964 Wayne State University established
the graduate professional library science degree?
… 40 years ago the ALA first accredited the
Program and there were 9 full-time and parttime faculty?
…that the Beta Phi Mu Chapter (Beta
Tau) was established in 1979?
… in 1986 there were 79 students in the
LIS Program and 6 full-time faculty members but in 2007 we have 573 students
enrolled and 15 full-time faculty?
…we added 5 new endowed scholarships
since 2002?
In addition, the LIS Program graduates
continue to successfully find jobs and
enjoy careers in all aspects of the information profession. During the last six years
we have been reaccredited by the ALA,
revised and added new courses in the Information Science concentration and we
have become a Microsoft Testing Center.
We started a campus in Lansing and over
100 students are enrolled each semester
in classes at the Michigan Library Consortium. In fall 2006, we improved our presence at the Macomb University Center
and plan to enhance courses there in the
next few years. We are in the 2nd year of
our IMLS Digital Librarianship Grant and
will graduate 19 students from this project
in August 2007, while beginning an IMLS
Fine Arts Librarian Grant program with 12
students in a two-year program. And in this
academic year we were ranked 18th in the
2007 US News and World Report on graduate programs, ahead of programs at the
State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo,
SUNY Albany, the University of South Carolina, Louisiana State University, the University
of Kentucky the University of Missouri and
the University of Oklahoma.
I appreciate the support that has been given
to me by the alumni, students, faculty and
administration during my tenure as director.
It has been a very busy six years and I look
forward to getting back to the classroom,
managing the Lansing Center and finishing
a few research projects.
w w w . l i s p . w a y n e . e d u LIS Program
Assumes
Responsibility
for Archival
Administration
Curriculum
The Wayne State University
Library and Information Science
Program has assumed direction
of the Archival Administration
graduate certificate program,
which had formerly been part
of the Walter P. Reuther Library
and Archives. The LIS Program
is now recruiting for a new
faculty position with responsibility for the archival
administration courses.
The curriculum in archival
administration leads to a
graduate certificate in archival
administration and was
established for individuals
entering the archival profession
and those with experience in
the field. Students working
concurrently on the master’s
of library and information
science (MLIS) degree may also
earn the certificate in archival
administration but are required
to complete an additional six
credits beyond the 36 required
for the MLIS degree. Currently
there are approximately 40
students enrolled in the Archival Administration certificate
program.
SPRING 2007
Megen Rehahn Develops Specialized Student Services
Megen Rehahn became the newest LIS Program
staff member in January 2007. In her new position,
Rehahn will advise prospective students, provide
career development advice and will develop informational and promotional publications.
Rehahn plans to develop a career development
Web page that will include resume and job search
capabilities for employers and students. Her other
plans include creating recruitment programs and
services for prospective students. Rehahn hopes
to personalize the application process for these
students and to provide specialized library and
information science career guidance.
Rehahn holds a bachelor of arts degree in
communication with a specialization in public relations from Michigan State University (MSU). Prior to
joining the LIS Program, Rehahn worked in public relations at the Kresge Art Museum on the campus
of MSU; ArtServe Michigan, a cultural advocacy group; and the Turgeon Group, a communication and
graphic design company.
“I am looking forward to helping students learn about the Program and develop their professional
careers,” Rehahn said. “As a current student in the LIS Program, I bring a unique perspective to its
outreach initiatives.”
Rehahn may be reached at (313) 577-8543 or by e-mail at [email protected]
Wayne State University Library and Information Science
Program and History Department Create Joint Master’s
Degree Program
The Library and Information Science Program and Wayne State History Department have collaborated in the creation of a joint degree program to maximize learning, minimize course and
content overlap and provide students with a means to earn two degrees as efficiently as possible.
The joint degree program reduces the total number of credits required to earn both degrees
without compromising degree quality. Students must meet the admission, core course and
graduation requirements of both degree programs.
If taken individually, the two degrees would require 71 credit hours rather than the 57 credit
hours required for the joint degree program. In the LIS Program, students will complete 36 total
credit hours, of which 18 hours are required LIS core courses. Students will also complete 18
hours of electives, of which 11 hours are in LIS courses and 7 hours are in history courses. In
history, students will complete 35 total credit hours, of which 28 hours are in history courses and
7 elective hours are in LIS credits. Students must complete the three-credit master’s essay and
the three-credit “Methods and Research” courses, and the other 22 hours of history courses must
meet the department’s major, minor and course level distribution requirements. Students
electing to earn the Certificate in Archival Administration in conjunction with the joint degree
must complete an additional 6 credit hours beyond the 57 required for the joint degrees.
This combination of degrees provides education and training for those who will seek employment in large libraries, archives and historical agencies. Increasingly, employers have recognized
that librarians, archivists, museum workers, manuscript curators, records managers and staff in
historical agencies use skills that require both advanced information management and historical
knowledge, and they seek applicants with master’s degrees in both library and information
science and history.
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w w w . l i s p . w a y n e . e d u SPRING 2007
Alumni Pack DIA for
2006 Reception
Last September nearly 175 alumni,
faculty and staff gathered at the
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) for
the 2006 Alumni Reunion and
Awards Reception. Alumni were
able to reconnect with each other
as well as retired faculty members
Genevieve Casey and Edith Phillips
who came to join in the celebration. In addition to the good food,
music, discussions and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow
graduates and recall student days,
the participants enjoyed a tour of
the DIA featured exhibit, “The Big
Three in Printmaking.”
The LIS Program Begins an International and Comparative
Librarianship Program
It has long been a goal of the LIS Program to create an international program that would prepare our students to become acquainted with
the creation, diffusion and use of information in cross-cultural settings and with library activities and operations worldwide. “This kind of
program will internationalize our curriculum, boost our enrollment at Wayne State and raise our LIS Program’s reputation among other
library and information science programs around the globe,” said Joseph J. Mika, director of the Wayne State LIS Program.
Two LIS faculty members, Hermina Anghelescu and Joseph Mika, established a connection with Kevin Deegan-Krause (Political Science) and
Brad Roth (Law) who have been very successful in offering a two-week interdisciplinary course on “Divided Societies,” in Dubrovnik, Croatia,
through the Department of Political Science of Wayne State University, in conjunction with the Inter-University Center in Croatia and the
Wayne State Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs. This association has led to plans by the LIS Program to establish its own international program. It is extremely difficult to establish an international program without support, contacts and an introduction to international
offices and key individuals. Deegan-Krause and Roth are prepared to provide the introductions and contacts that we need to establish our
own international program.
Two LIS faculty members and four students are attending the course taught by Deegan-Krause and Roth. In April, they plan to participate
in the course and a conference in Croatia, including visits to the University of Zagreb, the University of Ljubljana, and visits to libraries in
Croatia, Bosnia, Herzegovina and Romania. It is the intent of the LIS Program to arrange for an international relationship with sister library
and information science programs in Romania and to establish a working relationship with libraries in those countries that have expressed
interest in meeting with our faculty and students. An additional goal is to obtain potential faculty exchanges and practicum sites.
The International and Comparative Librarianship Program will:
• Expose students to various aspects of this field;
• Help students understand and appreciate cultural differences and values other than those of North America;
• Will prepare students for careers as area studies librarians, information specialists able to work in public and academic libraries
serving international patrons, in international organizations and in other countries;
• Will prepare students working in North America to understand, debate and solve problems pertaining to library service to
multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural groups ;
• Create familiarity with issues related to censorship, freedom to read, information literacy and the role of libraries in democratic and civil societies;
• Will prepare our graduates to become versatile information professionals able to interact with and assist underrepresented groups; • In the future, the international program will be offered to alumni, who wish to experience an international component that they missed while enrolled at Wayne State.
Studying and working as a librarian abroad can be a thrilling, wonderful, eye-opening experience. Possible short-term or long-term
librarian positions overseas, internships and educator and librarian exchanges will prepare the new generation of global librarians for
the 21st century.
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Student Spotlight: Brian Guenther
Brian Guenther considered becoming a librarian as soon as he started
working at the Fine Arts Library at Michigan State University (MSU) in
2001. Guenther liked the environment, but did not think his bachelor of
fine arts degree in studio art would provide a relevant background for
librarianship.
Shortly after graduation from MSU in 2003, Guenther accepted an
internship at the Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, Calif. His
main responsibility was to prepare the residences for visiting artists. He
was also assigned a special project – organizing the center’s library of
donated books. Guenther was responsible for processing and shelving
thousands of books donated by the former director of the San Francisco
Art Institute. Guenther received direction from a volunteer librarian who
gave him valuable insight about the profession.
While living in the San Francisco Bay Area, Guenther found himself immersed in a very political environment. “Reading how political
authors like Michael Moore attributed their ability to publish material to librarians made me realize how important librarians are to
protecting and advocating for First Amendment rights.”
The following year, Guenther decided to move back to Michigan to attend Wayne State University’s LIS Program. He is currently
the president of the Student Organizations in Library and Information Science and is a student member of the American Library
Association (ALA). He lives near campus and is a graduate student assistant at the David Adamany Undergraduate Library and works
in the Wayne State Department of Music’s library in Old Main. On Friday nights, Guenther assists with programming at the Detroit
Institute of Arts.
Since joining the program, Guenther has discovered that the profession is much more in-depth than he anticipated. “Librarians do a
lot. From technology, to freedom of information and education, librarians are engaged in many different areas of service.”
After graduation this summer, Guenther plans to look for employment, preferably back in California, in either a public or academic
library focusing on reference services. Later, he hopes to become a leader in the profession through leadership roles in ALA or other
professional organizations.
Retired Librarian Gives Gift to Library System
Last October, Marguerita Corbaci gave the Library and Information Science Program a gift of 55 books about the
history of books and libraries and the book arts. “These items will be a welcome addition to the library collection.
Students in my ‘History of Book Publishing and Printing’ course will benefit by having access to these volumes in
their research,” said Associate Professor Gordon Neavill.
During World War II Corbaci served in the Women’s Army Corps in Germany and France, where she met her husband. She returned home to attend college and graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University
in Pittsburgh in 1947 and with her library science degree from Carnegie Library School in 1948. She received the
Jaycees Law Day Good Government Award in 1972 for public service to an underserved group who needed legal
research. In 1997, Corbaci retired from the South Bend Public Library in Indiana.
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w w w . l i s p . w a y n e . e d u SPRING 2007
A Word From the Library and Information Science
Alumni Association (LISAA) Chair
The LISAA Board hopes you were one of the attendees at the social event of the year—the
Alumni Reunion and Awards event held at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in September 2006.
It was great to see over 100 alumni, faculty, students and guests strolling through the courtyard,
enjoying the harp music and the exhibit. If you missed that one, we hope you make it to the
next event! If you’re having trouble keeping up with all the great events and activities LISAA and
the LIS Program are sponsoring, such as our March Job Search Workshop, here’s how you can
stay up to date:
• check out the Web site at http://www.lisp.wayne.edu/lisaa
• sign up on the listserv at [email protected]
• check out our Facebook group at WSU LISAA Board Members
• join the LISAA Board (then you can even help plan the events!)
Another important item the LISAA Board has been working on is the creation of an official
Alumni Endowed Scholarship and we are getting closer with every gift that you donate directly
to this fund—please consider helping us reach that goal.
Finally, LISAA encourages you to remain up-to-date with your membership and to encourage
your fellow alumni to join or renew—there are many benefits to membership. Check out
www.wsualumnicommunity.com for more information.
Cindy McGee, LISAA Board Chair
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w w w . l i s p . w a y n e . e d u Alumni Updates
SPRING 2007
John Gantt, LibSci ’06, is Librarian II, Cataloging, at the Auburn
University Montgomery Library in Montgomery, Ala.
Jill Abood, LibSci ‘06, accepted a position working part time as
the Adult Services Librarian at East Lansing Public Library in Lansing,
Mich.
Lisa Goodman, LibSci ‘06, accepted the position of Reference Librarian at the Dee J. Kelley Law Library in Texas Wesleyan University
School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kay Alexiou, LibSci ‘06, recently secured a position with the Nauset Public Schools in Cape Cod, Mass. as a technology instructional
specialist, at Eastam Elementary. The elementary school will be
building a new media center which Alexiou will be researching and
planning as well. She is currently living in Chatham, Mass.
Robert Gorney, LibSci ‘06, is a librarian at the newly reopened
Vera B. Rison Library, a branch library of the Genesee District Library.
Bob was quoted on the reopening of the library in the Feb. 1, 2007
edition of The Flint Journal.
Melissa Allen, LibSci ‘06, is working for H. W. Wilson Company in
the Retrospective Indexing Department.
Melinda Grix, LibSci ‘06, is employed as a librarian at the Independence Township Library.
Adrienne Aluzzo, LibSci ‘90, is the newest addition to the Wayne
State University Library System’s Resource Services unit as the new
Metadata Librarian. She comes to the WSULS from the Detroit
Public Library where she was a metadata librarian and original
cataloger. She will be working on providing metadata for digital
projects and coordinating all special collection cataloging projects
for print materials.
Barbara Gunter, LibSci ‘03, was promoted to the Department
Head of Adult Services at the Romeo District Library in Romeo,
Mich.
Katie (Drow) Heddle, LibSci ‘05, had a baby boy in September
2006. This is the Heddle’s first child.
Amber Hill, LibSci ‘05, is working as a reference librarian at Pickens
County Library (Central-Clemson Regional Branch) in Easley, S.C.
Amanda Bacalis, LibSci ‘04, is working full time at the Milford
Public Library in Adult Services. She is also the Outreach Librarian
and visits several facilities in the Milford area where she conducts
monthly book discussions. She monitors several patrons who are
homebound and conducts reader’s advisory services for them.
Susan Hunnicutt, LibSci ‘04, accepted the position of Librarian
II, Assistant to the Director of the Library at the University of Texas
Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Linda Boitos, LibSci ‘99, is the director of Institutional Research at
the West Shore Community College in Scottville, Mich.
Fusako Ito, LibSci ‘05, is working as a Cataloging Librarian and as
the head of the Cataloging Department at Bowie State University, in
Bowie, Md.
Samantha Cairo-Toby, LibSci ‘05, has been working as the
Research Librarian / Archivist at the San Francisco Performing Arts
Library and Museum in San Francisco, Calif., since October 2006.
Kevin King, LibSci ‘97, was promoted to the Lead Librarian position at the largest branch in Oshtemo and Bookmobile, a part of the
Kalamazoo Public Library system.
Crystal Cannon, LibSci ‘06, received her first master’s degree and
is hoping to have a baby and a book on the way.
Steven Knowlton, LibSci ‘03, is working as the Library Holdings
Consultant for the UMI Division of ProQuest Information and Learning.
Suzanne Carpenter, LibSci ‘06, started a full time position at the
Novi Public Library in Novi, Mich. She is excited about the job and
the new challenges and joys that it will bring.
William LeFevre, LibSci ‘90, was a speaker at the Holiday Breakfast
hosted by ARMA Detroit in December 2006. LeFevre’s discussion
was on the topic, “Why Become a Certified Records Manager?”
Yim Cheung, LibSci ‘01, is working at the Windsor Library as a
Computer Course Coordinator in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Midge Lusardi, LibSci ‘91, was quoted in the Feb. 15, 2007 edition of The Detroit News regarding the possible move of the Chesterfield Township Library where she is director.
Matthew Church, LibSci ‘05, was recently the LAMP feature profile. Visit http://www.lisaccess.org/Mentors.html to view his profile.
In September 2006, Church accepted a position working with the
WK Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Mich.
Marjorie (Lusko) Harrison, LibSci ‘92, was appointed the Library
Director at Romeo District Library in Romeo, Mich. in August 2006.
Marisa Conte, LibSci ‘06, was selected by the National Library of
Medicine (NLM) as an associate fellow for a one-year postgraduate
training fellowship at the NLM in Bethesda, Md., with an optional
second year program component. The program is designed to
prepare librarians for future leadership roles in health sciences libraries and in health services research. The associate fellows are introduced to a wide range of technologies and skills used in managing
information at a national library.
Jennifer Mackey, LibSci ‘99, has been elected chair-elect for the
Children’s Services Division at Salem-South Lyon District Library in
South Lyon, Mich.
Gwenn Marchesano, LibSci ‘05, has accepted the position of Media Specialist at Whitmore Lake Middle School in Whitmore Lake,
Mich.
Dawn Dittmar, LibSci ‘06, is the Teen Services Librarian at the
Highland Township Public Library, in Highland, Mich.
Shawn McCann, LibSci ‘03, accepted the position of Digital
Projects Librarian and in his new role has been promoted to Librarian II. Shawn will be continuing the development of WSU Digital
Collections, including building the existing collections and collaborating with a variety of partners to select and implement new digital
projects. He is currently managing the schedules and digital skills
training for the students who are a part of the Recruiting and Educating the 21st Century Librarian Grant from IMLS, and is providing
instruction to this cohort as well. Shawn will also be managing the
technological aspects of the Institutional Repository.
Rachel Edford, LibSci ‘03, completed a master of arts degree in
liberal studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She entered
the doctoral program in English at the University of Oregon in fall
2006.
Michael Fitzpatrick, LibSci ‘04, started a new job at Spectrum as
the Library Systems Applications Administrator.
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w w w . l i s p . w a y n e . e d u Heather Murray, LibSci ‘06, is a reference librarian at the Baldwin
Public Library in Birmingham, Mich.
Laura (Pleva) Nielsen, LibSci ‘01, accepted a position as an information specialist with General Motors. She is responsible for
coordinating the activities associated with acquisitions and collection
development for library electronic and hardcopy materials and subscriptions for the global organization.
Susan Ponischil, LibSci ‘04, is the Head of Technical Services at
Aquinas College; she started the position in July 2006.
Christopher Rennie, LibSci ‘01, is the Digital Conversion Production Manager at the University of Michigan Library. Previously, he
was a Product Specialist at ProQuest and a Digital Library Specialist at
Endeavor Information Systems.
Kelly Riutta, LibSci ‘05, recently moved to Seattle, Wash. where she
works for the University of Washington in the Office of Development
and Alumni Relations as the Research Strategist.
Julie Schaefer, LibSci ‘92, was recently named Deputy Library Director of the Dearborn Public Library System in Dearborn, Mich.
SPRING 2007
Ronald Wheeler, LibSci ‘01, accepted the position of Associate Director for Public Services at the Georgia State University College of Law
Library. Previously, Wheeler was the assistant director for faculty, research
and instructional services at the University of New Mexico School of Law
Library in Albuquerque. Wheeler is the chair of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Social Responsibilities Special Interest Section
(SR-SIS). The Standing Committee on Lesbian and Gay Issues has just
released a new bibliography entitled, “Sexual Orientation and the Law:
A Research Bibliography” published by William S. Hein and Co. as AALL
Publication Series #74. Wheeler served as both a contributor and as associate editor for this project.
Patrice Williams, LibSci ‘81, a Detroit Free Press librarian by day and
harpist by night, recently played with her friend and renowned jazz
pianist/composer, Geri Allen, at the world debut of Allen’s sacred jazz
suite, “For the Healing of the Nations,” at the Rutgers-Camden Center
for the Arts in New Jersey. The piece was commissioned to mark the fifth
anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Oneka Wilson, LibSci ‘05, is the Children’s Librarian at the main branch
of the Detroit Public Library in Detroit, Mich.
Marika Zemke, LibSci ‘02, was a presenter at the 2006 MLA conference; she presented at the workshop, “Fantastic Non-Fiction.” She is
also reviewing books for Library Journal.
Sonya Schryer Norris, LibSci ‘06, was published in Library Journal. The article can be viewed at http://libraryjournal.com/article/
CA6382982.html.
Laura (Zwaryck) Sidlek, LibSci ‘66, is the Public Services Librarian at
Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, Mich.
John Sheridan, LibSci ‘95, accepted the position as head of the
Hoyt Branch of the Public Libraries of Saginaw.
Nichole Short, LibSci ‘04, is working as the Children’s Services
Librarian at the Canton Public Library. Nichole also married Steven
Hoover on September 9, 2006.
Carol Souchock, LibSci ‘95, was appointed Library Services Director
at the Adrian Public Library in Adrian, Mich.
Alison Stankrauff, LibSci ‘02, is on the Research Committee of the
Society of American Archivists, the Program Committee of Midwest
Archives Conference, a board member of the Society of Indiana Archivists and a board member of Indiana Library Federation Reference
Division.
Colleen Streeter, LibSci ‘06, is the Reference Librarian at Davenport
University in Dearborn, Mich.
Theresa Valko, LibSci ‘02, joined the library faculty as the Engineering/Physical Sciences Librarian in the Reference and Research Services
Department at New Mexico State University Library.
Carol Vandenberg, LibSci ‘99, spent over two months working in Lebanon at Notre Dame University-Louaize. While there, she
redesigned a database for the Lebanese Emigration Research Center
(LERC). Carol also worked at the library and participated in workshops and training sessions.
Diane Vogt-O’Connor, LibSci ‘80, was recently named Chief
of the Conservation Division at the Library of Congress. Diane has
served as a Senior Manager for conservation activities at the National
Archives and Records Administration, the National Park Service and
the Smithsonian Institution.
Patricia Watkins, LibSci ‘00, is a librarian at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz.
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Planning a Legacy
“Planned Gifts” is a collective description for the many ways a donor can leave assets to the Library and
Information Science Program at his or her death. Arranging a planned gift is often referred to as “leaving a
legacy” because these gifts will be received by the LIS Program in the future.
A legacy can be created by endowing scholarships or chairs in perpetuity or helping fund programs or capital
projects. Charitable giving that is carefully planned may help donors save on estate taxes and income taxes.
Planned gifts include:
• Bequests in wills and trusts, for a specific amount or a percentage of the estate;
• “Life-income” gifts that provide income to the donor (and/or other beneficiary) for life and the remainder to the university;
• Gifts from retirement fund assets;
• Life insurance policies;
• Charitable Lead Trusts that provide income to Wayne State and then transfer to heirs with minimal taxes;
• Real estate gifts, either outright or retaining the right to use a residence for life;
• Other assets such as closely held stock, business practices, partnerships, contracts, leases, royalties and patents.
JOIN THE WAYNE STATE
ALUMNI ASSOSCIATION
For more information about creating your legacy, please contact Kim Cross, planned gifts officer for the University Library System and its LIS
Program, at (313) 577-5186 or [email protected], or visit wsugifts.org.
Alumni Association Membership Registration
Membership is available to alumni and friends of the university.
Call (877) WSU-ALUM for additional information.
Join an affiliate group! Your dues include
membership in up to three affiliate alumni associations:
Member #1
Member #2
Member #1
Social Security #
Athletics
Member #2 (must reside at same address)
Social Security #
Women of Wayne
Organization of Black Alumni
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City
State
Home phone
Joint membership
Education
Engineering
ZIP
Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
Work phone
Member #1 e-mail
Single membership
Business Administration
Check if new address
Law
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Member #2 e-mail
1 Year
$ 30
$3 5
2 Years
$5 0
$7 0
$6 5
$9 0
Additional tax-deductible contribution $ _____________
Library and Information Science
3 Years
Nursing
Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Social Work
Check payable to WSUAA
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Mail with payment to WSU Alumni Association, P.O. Box 64340, Detroit, MI 48264.
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