Easley ’01 Honored through Memorial Scholarship
The Melanie Lee Easley ’01 Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates the memory of an exceptional alumna and supports worthy Maryland students studying economics at Maryland as Melanie did during her time at the university.

A car accident cut short the lives of Melanie and her husband Ryan Houston Easley; the university community’s response to this tragedy has been an outpouring of Maryland family support, from the Lee family, to the Asian American community, the Colonnade Society, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Department of Economics. The Lee family—including Harry ’72, Karen ’75, Penny ’83 (pictured right, with Tom Fong ’83) and Kristi ’99—and friends have graciously given of their time and energy in support of the scholarship honoring Melanie. Colonnade Society Council member Tom Fong ’83 has rallied Asian American alumni behind this scholarship effort at events such as the Asian American Alumni Dinner in September (see the Event Gallery). The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Department of Economics included the Melanie Lee Easley Memorial Scholarship in a year end appeal to all economics graduates urging them to take advantage of an anonymous donor’s challenge to match all gifts benefiting economics in the 2007 calendar year.

The Lee family and select donors to this memorial scholarship fund will be on hand at the Maryland men’s basketball game on February 20, 2008 to raise the Terrapin spirit while honoring Melanie’s spirit which lives on at Maryland. For more information about the Melanie Lee Easley Memorial Scholarship Fund, contact Jennifer Dumas at 301.405.1683 or jadumas@umd.edu.

Council Co-Chair Leverages Employer Matching Gift Benefit
Giving is contagious. And when a donor’s company matches each and every dollar given to Maryland, current and future Terps reap great rewards. Dan Rice ’91, Colonnade Society Council Co-Chair and Accenture Senior Executive, rallies coworkers who are Maryland alumni to give back to Alma Mater.

Rice encourages fellow Accenture Terps to support the university and especially to leverage the available corporate matching. Thanks to Accenture’s matching program, Dan is joined by many colleagues in contributing at the Colonnade level and higher each year. Terrapin spirit is a family affair, according to Rice, whose wife, Dana J. Rice ’90, is also an active contributor to the University of Maryland. Now, Rice is taking his matching gift rallying cry on the road, persuading others who work for matching gift companies to ask Terrapin coworkers to give back to Alma Mater—the educational institution that gave their careers a start—and get double with employer match.

A big Terp Thanks! to Dan and all Maryland alumni employed by Accenture who make double the difference by giving and by taking advantage of Accenture’s corporate matching program. For tips on how to encourage your Maryland alumni coworkers to contribute to the university’s success by giving—at the Colonnade Society level or any level—contact Dan Rice ’91, pictured above. You can reach him at daniel.f.rice@accenture.com.

Generous Commitments
Great Expectations, the Campaign for Maryland is about fulfilling our high standards for this university. Our mission: to transform lives through exceptional educational opportunities and to change the world through knowledge of the highest order. As the fastest rising university in the nation, we have demonstrated the will and ability to succeed. Read more about the campaign, including the latest honor roll news—like the Gossett family’s gift of $10 million.

School of Public Health Launched The first new school launched on campus since 1981, the School of Public Health opened in the fall semester. The school’s focus: the human behavior, social and environmental factors of many health problems affecting today’s Americans, including obesity, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The school’s mission: to advance a better state of health in Maryland, the nation and the world. Only miles from our nation’s capital, College Park is poised to serve as a hub of government and private health research and policy making. Another function of the School of Public Health: to train the next generation of federal, state and local public health workers for the health and well-being of future Americans. Pictured above, Dean Bob Gold, health literacy advocate Alice Horowitz Ph.D. ’92 and President Dan Mote.

Bioscience Research Building Opened On September 18, the College of Chemical and Life Sciences’ new Bioscience Research Building was officially dedicated. Hundreds of supporters attended the Grand Opening Ceremony of the $69 million state-of-the-art facility. The building—providing researchers 68,000 square feet of flexible laboratory space—was a focus of University President Dan Mote even before arriving in Maryland in 1998 and will play an integral role in ensuring the university and the state are global leaders in bioscience research. Said Governor O’Malley at the dedication: "The Bioscience Research Building affirms Maryland’s commitment to bioscience and cutting-edge, life-saving research." Find out more about the Bioscience Research Building.

In Case You Could Not Join Us

“The Tradition Continues” Women’s Basketball Pre-Game Reception
More than 600 Colonnade Society and Terrapin Club members, pictured above, rallied for Maryland’s women’s basketball team before they took on Georgia Tech on January 20, 2008 at the Comcast Center. President Mote and other university leaders thanked Colonnade Society members for their generous support of Maryland. Guests enjoyed game fare, refreshments and plenty of Terrapin spirit before cheering the Terps to victory over Georgia Tech 99-95. Click here to view photos from the event.

“Raise Your Glass to Maryland Wine!” Tasting Event
The Colonnade Society and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted a wine tasting event on October 2, 2007 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Colonnade Society members and friends raised their glasses high as they mingled and enjoyed presentations by faculty experts on the science of growing grapes in Maryland and the health attributes of Maryland wine. Click here to view photos from the event.

Outreach Events for Prospective Members

Asian American Alumni Dinner
Colonnade Society Council member Tom Fong ’83 reached out to members of the Asian American community at Maryland with a celebration of Asian American alumni and leaders. The Colonnade Society hosted a special event on September 26, 2007 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Guests were treated to a festive cocktail hour followed by dinner and an enlightening program. Pictured, from left to right, are Jenny Japp ’85, Assistant State’s Attorney, Montgomery County; Mei Xu ’92, accomplished entrepreneur; Patrick Sung ’69, ’72 and his wife Marguerite ’70, alumni guest speakers; President Mote, Dean Donna Hamilton and Dean Cheng-I Wei. Click here to view photos from the event.

An Afternoon Tea
The Campus Club and the Colonnade Society hosted An Afternoon Tea on September 12, 2007 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Guests enjoyed a program that included remarks by the University of Maryland's First Lady, Patsy Mote, proud member of the Campus Club and advocate for student scholarships. In addition to socializing with female Maryland peers, Campus Club members shared their experiences of helping Maryland’s most promising students—like Karina Reid, pictured right, with her mom and Campus Club Board members—through the Campus Club Scholarship Fund. After the inspiring program, guests were treated to an array of teas and scrumptious desserts. Click here to view photos from the event.

THANK YOU
On behalf of President Mote, all the deans and university leaders, THANK YOU for supporting Maryland. It’s because of generous alumni and friends like you, who lead the Maryland family with your charitable giving, that Maryland continues to stand head and shells above the rest!

Co-Chairs:
Margaret M. Swallow ’75 Daniel F. Rice ’91

Members:
Gloria Aparicio
John H. Axley III ’89
Beverly Brown
Brad Cohen ’95, ’99, ’00
Margo S. Cohen ’00
John P. Corderman ’65
Arnold D. Dashoff ’67
Tom Fong ’83
Denis Franks ’73
Will Godwin ’63
Dennis M. Gurtz ’68, ’72
Bill Leasure ’66
Barry N. Shufeld ’69
Russell E. Strand ’67
Anne Turkos
Paul S. Weller, Jr. ’60
Tom Wilkinson ’85

DID YOU KNOW…that all who contribute $1,000 or more annually to any area of the University of Maryland are automatically granted membership to the Colonnade Society?

DID YOU KNOW…that members of other University of Maryland recognition societies, like the Terrapin Club, also enjoy courtesy membership to the Colonnade Society?

MEMBERSHIP to the Colonnade Society is the University of Maryland's way of thanking alumni and friends for their generosity. So get ready to enjoy another year of invitations to exclusive campus events, members-only gifts, personal attention and more!



04.06.08 Start Your Engines!
Join the Colonnade Society and the A. James Clark School of Engineering for an afternoon event highlighting the Maryland student organization that builds Formula and Baja race cars for Society of Automotive Engineers competitions. Racing demonstrations and special guests will cover the mechanics of racing and inspire the race fan in each of us. Invitations to follow.


02.19.08 Terrapin Pride Day
Join the entire university as we converge in Annapolis for the twelfth annual Terrapin Pride Day.

04.26.08 Maryland Day and Donor Appreciation
Relive the campus experience during Maryland's 10th annual open house! This year's daytime event features our impact on society. Terp-themed fun for all ages will include thousands of cupcakes to further sweeten the opening ceremony. Stop by our table at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center for Maryland Fund for Excellence and Colonnade Society Donor Appreciation—be recognized for your support of the university, receive a token of our appreciation and meet some of the university's volunteer leaders who serve on the Colonnade Society Council.