University of Michigan
Bicentennial Planning Committee
2011–12

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Unit Liaisons

The Bicentennial Unit Liaisons act to connect their respective units and organizations to the central Bicentennial planning. They serve to disseminate information about the Bicentennial within their units and to act as point persons for planning within their units.

George Alter, Director and Research Professor
Institute for Social Research

Nancy Asin, Assistant Secretary of the University
Board of Regents

Liz Barry, Managing Director
Life Sciences Institute

Christine Bedz, Assistant University Registrar
Office of the Registrar

Francis Blouin, Director of Bentley Historical Library
Bentley Historical Library

Connie Bridges, Chief of Staff
Medical School

Lin Cargo, Associate Executive Director
College of Engineering

Marilou Carlin, Development Writer
School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Kim Clarke, Director of Executive Communications
VP for Communications

Ken Fischer, President of University of Michigan Musical Society
University Musical Society

Lara Furar, Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion Programs
Law School

Maryanne George, Public Information Specialist
College of Literature, Science and the Arts

Kevin Graffagnino, Director
Clements Library

Sharon Grayden, Director of Communications, Dean's Office
School of Dentistry

John Greisberger, Director, International Center
Vice President for Student Affairs

Melissa Gross, Associate Professor
School of Kinesiology

Jennifer Hogan, Executive Director, University Relations
University of Michigan – Flint

Lynette Iannace, Special Events Director
Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Ken Kettenbeil, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
University of Michigan – Dearborn

Scott Kohen, Hall Director
Housing

Jim Kosteva, Community Relations Director
Government Relations

David Lampe, Executive Director of Research Communications
Office of the VP for Research

Laura K. Lee, Director of Communications and Outreach
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Mary Beth Lewis, Marketing and Communications Specialist, School of Nursing

Jill McDonough, Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies

Terri Mellow, Communications Top Executive Unit
School of Public Health

Kevin Merrill, Director of Communications
School of Natural Resources and Environment

Joe Mooney, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

Sharon Morioka, Communications Manager
Alumni Association

Lisa Raycraft, Public Relations Representative
School of Social Work

Lisa Richardson, Senior Paralegal
Office of the General Counsel

Kelly Roan, Assistant Director Development and External Relations
School of Information

Tom Schneider, Director Faculty/Operations Support Activities
SACUA

Catherine Shaw, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Office of the Provost

Bob Simmons, Community Center Manager
Housing

Bryan Skib, Associate University Librarian for Collections
University Library

Tom Szczepanski, Executive Director Marketing and Annual Giving
University Development

Pamela Taylor, Assistant to the Dean
College of Pharmacy

Kathryn A. Taylor, Associate Director of Development, Communications and Alumni Relations, School of Education

Laurita Thomas, Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Business and Finance Division

Carrie Throm, Deputy Director of Development and External Relations
University Museum of Art

Quinta Vreede, Chief of Staff EVPMA
Medical Affairs

Kate West, Director of Communications
School of Art and Design