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      <title>Baker College of Clinton Township Celebrates Black History Month</title>
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      <description>In recognition of Black History Month, Baker College of Clinton Township will present several open&#45;to&#45;the&#45;public events throughout February, including the unveiling of The Awakening &#8211; Walk to Freedom, an exhibit that demonstrates the trials, challenges and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. A special unveiling ceremony will be held on Wednesday, February 1, at 2:30 p.m., in the hallway of Baker&#39;s Clinton Township main campus, 34950 Little Mack Ave., Clinton Township. Featured guest speaker is Earl Hood, Jr. The 90&#45;year&#45;old was a member of the Montford Point Marines, the first black Marine unit to serve in the Pacific in World War II. Hood&#39;s speech is titled &quot;And Still We Rise.&quot; The February 1 event also features remarks by Donald R. Torline, Baker College of Clinton Township president, a Dr. King video clip, and music and song by pianist Pauline Kelly and soloist Loren Harper. 	In recognition of Black History Month, Baker College of Clinton Township will present several open&#45;to&#45;the&#45;public events throughout February, including the unveiling of The Awakening &#8211; Walk to Freedom, an exhibit that demonstrates the trials, challenges and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. A special unveiling ceremony will be held on Wednesday, February 1, at 2:30 p.m., in the hallway of Baker&#8217;s Clinton Township main campus, 34950 Little Mack Ave., Clinton Township. Featured guest speaker is Earl Hood, Jr. The 90&#45;year&#45;old was a member of the Montford Point Marines, the first black Marine unit to serve in the Pacific in World War II. Hood&#8217;s speech is titled &#8220;And Still We Rise.&#8221; The February 1 event also features remarks by Donald R. Torline, Baker College of Clinton Township president, a Dr. King video clip, and music and song by pianist Pauline Kelly and soloist Loren Harper. 

	Other Black History Month events at Baker College of Clinton Township include:

	Detroit Institute of Arts Presentations: On Tuesday, February 14, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., the DIA will present &#8220;The Spirit of African&#45;American Artists,&#8221; main campus, community room

	Poetry Reading Jam: This event features lyrics from black authors, live poetry readings and words of inspiration. The schedule is as follows:
	
		Thursday, February 9, at 11 a.m. in the Corporate Services building community room, behind the admissions center, 34401 Gratiot Ave.
		Thursday, February 9, at 1 p.m., Corporate Services building community room
		Monday, February 20, at 6 p.m., Corporate Services building community room
	

	Movie Screening: On Wednesday, February 29, at 1:00 p.m., in the academic boardroom at the main campus, The Tuskegee Airmen will be shown; popcorn will be served.

	Various African musical instruments and other artifacts on loan to the College by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African&#45;American History, will also be on display at the Baker College of Clinton Township campus, in the showcase by the library. In addition, February 6&#45;9, Goody&#8217;s Cafe will be serving the following meal for $5: fried chicken with mashed potatoes, a soft drink and a cookie. Goody&#8217;s, located in the Corporate Services building, is open Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.

	THE MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ALL OF THESE 2012 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT BAKER COLLEGE OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT HELEN POWELL.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:56:48 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College Of Flint Celebrates Black History Month</title>
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      <description>In recognition of Black History Month, Baker College of Flint will present several open&#45;to&#45;the&#45;public events throughout February, including a Gospel Concert Night to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint. The concert will be held on Saturday, February 4, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., in the auditorium, 1050 West Bristol Road, Flint. Tickets cost $5 for the general public and $3 for students with a college ID. A variety of talent from local churches and Baker College of Flint students, faculty and staff will perform. Gospel Concert Night is sponsored by the African&#45;American Heritage 2012 Committee and the African&#45;American Students for Advancement. For more information, contact Nora Gillespie at 810.766.4115 or Brenda Brown at 810.766.4282.	In recognition of Black History Month, Baker College of Flint will present several open&#45;to&#45;the&#45;public events throughout February, including a Gospel Concert Night to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint. The concert will be held on Saturday, February 4, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., in the auditorium, 1050 West Bristol Road, Flint. Tickets cost $5 for the general public and $3 for students with a college ID. A variety of talent from local churches and Baker College of Flint students, faculty and staff will perform. Gospel Concert Night is sponsored by the African&#45;American Heritage 2012 Committee and the African&#45;American Students for Advancement. For more information, contact Nora Gillespie at 810.766.4115 or Brenda Brown at 810.766.4282.

	Other Black History Month events at Baker College of Flint include: Research Your Genealogy, Pat Diener&#8217;s Movie Night, Culture Cooks and Poetic Spoken Word. 

	Research Your Genealogy: A two&#45;part event, participants will start building their family tree through three to four generations. Internet resources will be available to access census records and other documents. The sessions are free. Reservations are required. Call Cheri Johnson at 810.766.4283 or Brenda Brown at 810.766.4282 to reserve a spot. The schedule is as follows:

	
		Tuesday, February 7; 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., room B104
		Tuesday, February 23; 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., room B104
	

	Pat Diener&#8217;s Movie Night: The recurring theme throughout each of these movies is that with persistence, hard work, courage, self&#45;confidence and determination, dreams can come true. The movies are free. Reservations are not necessary. Adults only. For more information, contact Pat Diener at 810.766.4384 or Daron Hairston at 810.766.4332. The schedule is as follows: 

	
		Friday, February 10 &#8211; The Soldier Story, 6 p.m., auditorium
		Friday, February 17 &#8211; Pride, 6 p.m., auditorium
		Friday, February 24 &#8211; The Help, 6 p.m., auditorium
	

	Culture Cooks: This event will be held on Wednesday, February 15, from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the student center. This is an opportunity to sample a variety of ethnic dishes for $1 each. Baker College of Flint faculty and staff will prepare the dishes. Proceeds will benefit the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

	Poetic Spoken Word: Sponsored by the African&#45;American Students for Advancement (AASA), this event features original poetry readings by Baker College students and area poets. Poetic Spoken Word will be held Saturday, February 25, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., at the Baker College of Flint student center. Tickets cost $5 for the general public and $3 for students with a college ID. All proceeds go to the AASA scholarship fund. For more information, please contact Nora Gillespie at 810.766.4115.

	THE MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ALL OF THESE 2012 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT BAKER COLLEGE OF FLINT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E&#45;MAIL BRENDA BROWN, OR CALL HER AT 810.766.4282.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:45 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College of Clinton Township Names John Wilk as Criminal Justice Program Coordinator</title>
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      <description>Baker College of Clinton Township officials have named John E. Wilk as criminal justice program coordinator. He is responsible for scheduling and staffing criminal justice classes, mentoring, monitoring and training instructors, advising students, and promoting the criminal justice program at Baker College of Clinton Township. 



	Baker College of Clinton Township officials have named John E. Wilk as criminal justice program coordinator. He is responsible for scheduling and staffing criminal justice classes, mentoring, monitoring and training instructors, advising students, and promoting the criminal justice program at Baker College of Clinton Township. 

	&#8220;John brings a wealth of criminal justice and law enforcement experience to this position,&#8221; said Donald R. Torline, Baker College of Clinton Township president.  &#8220;And through his previous association with Baker College, he has an in&#45;depth knowledge of our campus culture. We are very pleased that he has rejoined the Baker College family.&#8221;   

	Wilk was a member of the Sterling Heights police department for 31 years, achieving the rank of captain in charge of the administration division. He retired as captain of the criminal investigation division, managing a staff of 35 detectives. Wilk was also a public safety instructor for Baker College Career Services. He is an assessor for EMPCO Incorporated, a Michigan&#45;based company specializing in testing services for public safety and municipal government agencies. 

	He holds an associate degree in law enforcement from Macomb Community College, a bachelor&#8217;s degree in business administration from Northwood University and a master&#8217;s degree in interdisciplinary technology from Eastern Michigan University.

	A Sterling Heights resident, Wilk is a licensed private investigator and a member of the Macomb County Chiefs of Police Association. He is also a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy and the School of Staff and Command.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:32:55 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College Names Beth Nuccio as System Director of Career Services</title>
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      <description>Baker College has appointed Beth Nuccio as Baker College System director of career services. She serves as a liaison between career services and all other Baker College System departments to provide feedback on the employment viability of new and existing programs. She is responsible for establishing and ensuring the early and comprehensive integration of career services into each student&#39;s academic experience. Nuccio also oversees marketing and branding for Baker College career services and HireQualified.com. HireQualified is a free employee recruiting service that connects employers with Baker College graduates and students.



	Baker College has appointed Beth Nuccio as Baker College System director of career services. She serves as a liaison between career services and all other Baker College System departments to provide feedback on the employment viability of new and existing programs. She is responsible for establishing and ensuring the early and comprehensive integration of career services into each student&#8217;s academic experience. Nuccio also oversees marketing and branding for Baker College career services and HireQualified.com. HireQualified is a free employee recruiting service that connects employers with Baker College graduates and students.

	&#8220;Beth has the experience as well as the leadership, communication and analytical skills that are necessary to position career services to meet the needs of the 21st century employers and students,&#8221; said Ellis P. Salim, Baker College System vice president for student services. &#8220;We are thrilled that she has accepted this challenge.&#8221; 

	Nuccio has been affiliated with Baker College for more than 25 years. Most recently she was director of career services for Baker&#8217;s Auburn Hills campus for five years. She was also director of admissions at Baker College of Flint and a marketing and management instructor at Baker College of Auburn Hills, Flint and Online.

	An Ortonville resident, Nuccio is an Oakland County commissioner, serving district 1, which includes Addison, Brandon, Groveland and Oxford Townships. Other community activities include: former trustee for the Brandon board of education, member of the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency board of directors, member of the Oakland County Employment and Diversity Council executive board, member of the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce executive board, Leadership Oakland alumni, and a member of the Automation Alley workforce development committee.

	She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Ferris State University and a master&#8217;s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University.

	&#8220;I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for students and graduates, and look forward to continuing the Baker College strong tradition of providing exceptional opportunities that assist in our graduates&#8217; career success,&#8221; said Nuccio.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:53:22 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College Online Reports More Students Choosing Online as Education Option</title>
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      <description>Upward trend attributed to various factors

Baker College Online officials report an upward trend of new students choosing online as a continuing education option. For fall 2011 quarter, new student enrollment at Baker College Online increased by 7.3 percent compared to the same period in 2010. The College also recorded a 6.5 percent increase in new student enrollment for summer 2011 quarter compared to 2010. According to Dr. Julia Teahen, Baker College Online president, this positive direction is attributed to various factors.	
Upward trend attributed to various factors


	Baker College Online officials report an upward trend of new students choosing online as a continuing education option. For fall 2011 quarter, new student enrollment at Baker College Online increased by 7.3 percent compared to the same period in 2010. The College also recorded a 6.5 percent increase in new student enrollment for summer 2011 quarter compared to 2010. According to Dr. Julia Teahen, Baker College Online president, this positive direction is attributed to various factors.

	&#8220;Due to a somewhat improved economy, more people are returning to the work force while at the same time pursuing a higher education in order to further their careers,&#8221; said Teahen. &#8220;These individuals are discovering that distance education is the logical choice, as it offers the flexibility to fit courses into busy schedules.&#8221;  

	For people who travel for a living or travel frequently for their jobs, an online education is convenient and practical. 

	&#8220;Online classes are accessible from any computer with an internet connection, so Baker students have the freedom to check email, look at the course curriculum, schedule a group conference and even watch missed class sessions through video recordings,&#8221; said Teahen.

	An online education is also advantageous to students with disabilities and to people living in rural communities. 

	&#8220;Online classes can be constructed to support students with intellectual and physical disabilities, the deaf or hard&#45;of&#45;hearing, and the blind or vision&#45;impaired,&#8221; said Teahen. &#8220;For students who live in rural communities, an online education removes geographical barriers.&#8221;

	For Barbi Nicodemi, a new Baker College Online student who lives in a relatively rural section of Western Michigan, an online education makes the most sense.

	&#8220;With the high cost of gas, attending an on&#45;ground campus didn&#8217;t seem like a very good option for me,&#8221; said Nicodemi. &#8220;Through Baker College Online, I am able to pursue my dream of a higher education.&#8221;

	Nicodemi chose Baker College Online because of her daughter&#8217;s encouragement. 

	&#8220;Jessi recently began taking courses through Baker&#8217;s Online program and loves it,&#8221; said Nicodemi. &#8220;Without her support and enthusiasm for Baker College Online, I would not have had the strength and the courage to start this process.&#8221;

	Nicodemi is working toward an associate degree in human resources. Targeted completion date is 2014.

	At Baker College Online, affordability, new programs and state&#45;of&#45;the&#45;art technology also contribute to a steadily increasing new student enrollment.

	&#8220;These features continue to be attractive to individuals interested in a career&#45;focused education,&#8221; said Teahen.

	A total of 52,877 students throughout the Baker College system took Baker College Online classes during fall 2011 quarter.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:26:44 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College of Allen Park Acquires &#8220;Rusty&#8221;</title>
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      <description>Baker College of Allen Park has acquired a large piece of art in support of a local artist and art in public places. Weighing in at approximately 3,000 pounds, &quot;Rusty&quot; is a larger&#45;than&#45;life dog that now adorns a green space on Baker&#39;s Allen Park campus, standing between classroom buildings and Outer Drive.	





	Baker College of Allen Park has acquired a large piece of art in support of a local artist and art in public places. Weighing in at approximately 3,000 pounds, &#8220;Rusty&#8221; is a larger&#45;than&#45;life dog that now adorns a green space on Baker&#8217;s Allen Park campus, standing between classroom buildings and Outer Drive.

	Rusty is the creation of Ritch Branstrom, a &#8220;found object specialist&#8221; who entered Rusty in this year&#8217;s ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids. The entry placed 5th out of 1,582 competitors. The dog stands 12 feet high and is 19 feet long, tip to tail. Rusty was named by Branstrom&#8217;s two children, AnnaBella and Ellery.

	Baker College of Allen Park officials had been actively searching for a piece of art for its campus and discovered Rusty at ArtPrize. 

	&#8220;When Ritch explained the symbolism and make&#45;up of Rusty, we decided he was the perfect fit for this area and our campus,&#8221; said Aaron J. Maike, Baker College of Allen Park president. 

	The starting point of the project was a &#8220;dog&#45;legged&#8221; maple tree that is the hind right leg.

	&#8220;I prefer utilizing pre&#45;existing shapes, and using trees for legs was perfect,&#8221; said Branstrom. &#8220;It made sense, as dogs and trees go hand&#45;in hand.&#8221; 

	The majority of the sheet metal in the rest of the piece is old automobile parts, some dating back to the 1930s.

	&#8220;As Ritch explained it,&#8221; said Maike, &#8220;Rusty is a marriage between Michigan&#8217;s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The trees are symbolic of the north and the auto parts symbolize southeastern Michigan &#8211; the auto capital of the world.&#8221;

	Branstrom says he tends to look at the material for shape, but also considers its original use and social connotations for the best possible application.

	&#8220;For example, dogs are somewhat messy creatures that one has to clean up after,&#8221; said Branstrom. &#8220;So it&#8217;s fitting that Rusty&#8217;s rump is comprised mostly of shovels, wheel barrels and chutes.&#8221;

	Branstrom also described the diorama in Rusty&#8217;s belly.

	&#8220;This is a self portrait of sorts, dealing with issues of loyalty and trust,&#8221; said Branstrom. &#8220;I was able to utilize the concept of a dog, which has a rich history and interaction with the automobile. To make a dog out of auto parts puts a twist on things, but to use the dog as a vehicle to express myself and display some very personal work within its belly really twists it more. It is also somewhat ironic that Rusty has ended up close to the big Uniroyal tire. That was one of my favorite landmarks as a child growing up in Taylor. It left a lasting impression on me.&#8221;

	To see Rusty in person, visit the Baker College of Allen Park campus at 4500 Enterprise Drive, at the corner of Enterprise and Outer Drive in Allen Park.

	To discover more about Ritch Branstrom, visit his website at www.adhocworkshop.com.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:54:22 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College of Cadillac To Host Business Survival Class</title>
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      <description>Baker College of Cadillac, in partnership with the Business Training Alliance (BTA) and the Michigan Small Business &amp; Technology Development Center (MI&#45;SBTDC), will host a free business class on Tuesday, January 31, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., in the Baker College of Cadillac student center, 9600 E. 13th. St., Cadillac. Titled &quot;Survival for the Up North Business,&quot; the class will cover best practices, enhancing relationships and boosting bottom lines. Registration is required.	Baker College of Cadillac, in partnership with the Business Training Alliance (BTA) and the Michigan Small Business &amp;amp; Technology Development Center (MI&#45;SBTDC), will host a free business class on Tuesday, January 31, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., in the Baker College of Cadillac student center, 9600 E. 13th. St., Cadillac. Titled &#8220;Survival for the Up North Business,&#8221; the class will cover best practices, enhancing relationships and boosting bottom lines. Registration is required.

	&#8220;This class is extremely timely for our local business owners as they head into the winter months and buckle down to prepare for lower sales,&#8221; said Annie Shetler, BTA coordinator and MI&#45;SBTDC consultant. &#8220;This is also a great opportunity to highlight our partnership with Baker College of Cadillac and to introduce local entrepreneurs to the type of express classes that are now available to them.&#8221;

	Chris Wendel, an MI&#45;SBTDC business consultant and veteran retail&#45;store owner, will present the evening&#8217;s curriculum, which includes:
	
		Ways to build Internet&#45;based sales
		Ways to make your customers your &#8220;sales force of evangelists&#8221;
		The essentials of online marketing
		Ways to compete for business with any size competitor
	

	&#8220;Chris understands the challenges that northern Michigan small business owners face on a daily basis in an extreme seasonal environment,&#8221; said Shetler. &#8220;He is the ideal instructor for this class.&#8221;

	For more information or to register for &#8220;Survival for the Up North Business,&#8221; please call 888.774.7988. Registration for the free class is also available online at nwm.org/btacore.asp.

	The BTA is a program of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments in partnership with the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce, Baker College of Cadillac, local banks and many other community partners.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:26:37 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College of Allen Park Introduces &#8220;SMART&#8221; Lab</title>
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      <description>Area focuses on interactive instruction for business students

Baker College of Allen Park has opened SMART Lab, a 1,056&#45;square&#45;foot area on campus dedicated to interactive instruction for business students. Developed by Baker College, SMART is an acronym for Securities, Marketing, Accounting, Research and Technology.
	
Area focuses on interactive instruction for business students







	Baker College of Allen Park has opened SMART Lab, a 1,056&#45;square&#45;foot area on campus dedicated to interactive instruction for business students. Developed by Baker College, SMART is an acronym for Securities, Marketing, Accounting, Research and Technology.

	&#8220;Our students will now be able to obtain hands&#45;on instruction in business rather than acquire knowledge via outdated lecture formats currently found at many other colleges,&#8221; said Aaron J. Maike, Baker College of Allen Park president. &#8220;Throughout the Baker College System, we are focused on Learner&#45;Centered Instruction, an approach to teaching that seeks to actively engage students in their own learning. Our SMART lab is one piece of the larger picture that demonstrates Baker&#8217;s commitment to this teaching model.&#8221; 

	SMART lab features high definition interactive touchscreens to help students analyze market data. It has computers equipped with wide screen monitors to facilitate trading and live news feeds from CNBC.

	&#8220;Our students will be trading real securities on a mock basis in the lab,&#8221; said Kevin D. Kijewski, J.D., Baker College of Allen Park business administration dean. &#8220;Looking toward to the future, there&#8217;s also a possibility of elevating trading to a competition among business students throughout the Baker College System.&#8221;

	SMART lab was opened on a test basis with one course during fall 2011 quarter. With the start of 2012 winter quarter classes on January 9, it will be fully operational for all business courses. SMART lab is located in a newly renovated section of the student center on Baker&#8217;s Allen Park campus.

	For more information about SMART lab or business programs at Baker College of Allen Park, please contact Steve Peterson at 1.800.767.4120.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>MSU Economist To Speak At Baker College of Flint</title>
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      <description>Charles Ballard will present 2012 economic forecast

Charles Ballard, a Michigan State University economics instructor since 1983, will present his 2012 economic forecast at Baker College of Flint on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., in Baker&#39;s auditorium, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint. Titled &quot;Michigan&#39;s Economy: Past, Present and Future,&quot; the presentation is free, and open to the public and the media. No RSVP is required.	
Charles Ballard will present 2012 economic forecast


	Charles Ballard, a Michigan State University economics instructor since 1983, will present his 2012 economic forecast at Baker College of Flint on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., in Baker&#8217;s auditorium, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint. Titled &#8220;Michigan&#8217;s Economy: Past, Present and Future,&#8221; the presentation is free, and open to the public and the media. No RSVP is required.

	Ballard holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University. In 2007, he was named director of the State of the State Survey for MSU&#8217;s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. He also won the MSU College of Social Science Outstanding Teacher Award in 2007. In 2011, Ballard was named to the Michigan League for Human Service board of directors. He has served as a consultant with the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Health &amp;amp; Human Services, and Treasury, and also with research institutes in Australia, Denmark and Finland. Ballard is the author of several books, including &#8220;Michigan at the Millennium&#8221; and &#8220;Michigan&#8217;s Economic Future.&#8221;

	The event is sponsored by Baker College of Flint and the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

	For more information, please contact John Cote, Baker College of Flint dean of business administration, at 810.766.4191.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:26:07 EDT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker College Inducted Into Legion De Lafayette by National Guard Education Foundation</title>
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      <description>Baker College was recently welcomed into the National Guard Educational Foundation&#39;s (NGEF) Legion de Lafayette. The benefactor medal and certificate that was awarded during a special induction ceremony held at the National Guard Museum in Washington, DC, signifies and honors Baker College&#39;s permanent membership into the Legion de Lafayette of the National Guard. The Foundation&#39;s mission is to engage in educational programming that honors the service of its citizen soldiers and airmen.
Left, Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, NGAUS and NGEF chairman, presents Legion de Lafayette certificate to (right) Shawn Mann, Baker College director of military education programs; Mann is wearing the medal presented during the ceremony. It is similar to the special regimental presentation medal commissioned by the Seventh Regiment for presentation to the Marquis de Lafayette in 1832. 

	Baker College was recently welcomed into the National Guard Educational Foundation&#8217;s (NGEF) Legion de Lafayette. The benefactor medal and certificate that was awarded during a special induction ceremony held at the National Guard Museum in Washington, DC, signifies and honors Baker College&#8217;s permanent membership into the Legion de Lafayette of the National Guard. The Foundation&#8217;s mission is to engage in educational programming that honors the service of its citizen soldiers and airmen.

	&#8220;Our support of the Guard, especially in Michigan, is evidenced by our induction into this organization,&#8221; said Shawn Mann, Baker College director of military education programs. As Guard members are increasingly forward deployed and pressed into service for our country, Baker College remains an institution dedicated to guaranteeing that its men and women don&#8217;t need to also sacrifice their educational goals and aspirations while they serve. We are very pleased to be recognized for our efforts.&#8221;  

	Since its inception in 1988, the Legion de Lafayette has been awarded annually to individuals, corporations and National Guard organizations for either extraordinary service to the Historical Society of the Militia and National Guard or a minimum financial contribution of $10,000.

	The Legion de Lafayette is named to commemorate the long&#45;standing historic relationship between the distinguished French soldier, the Marquis de Lafayette, and the American Minutemen.

	During a visit to New York City in 1824, members of the 27th New York Artillery, later known as the Seventh Regiment, served as an honor guard for the Marquis. He compared these militiamen to his own corps, the Garde Nationale de Paris. Honored by this courtesy, the regiment voted to change its name to National Guards, a name that caught on and spread to militia units throughout the country. By the end of the 19th century, militia units in nearly all states were designated National Guard and the name was made official by the Dick Act of 1903.

	Inductees into the Legion de Lafayette are presented with a medal similar to the special regimental presentation medal commissioned by the Seventh Regiment for presentation to the Marquis de Lafayette in 1832.</description>
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