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CMU Today Social design Apparel merchandising and design students used their talents last semester to raise awareness about social issues. Following Tucker Logan Patmon of Southfi eld (left) and Odille Parker of Holland received Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarships at a luncheon at Park Library this summer. CMU opted to forego the annual dinner and awards ceremony in Detroit this year and use the money for two scholarships instead. The students each received a four-year, full-ride scholarship to study journalism, following in the footsteps of the late Lem Tucker, a CMU alumnus and nationally known broadcast journalist. Patmon described Tucker's legacy during his acceptance speech: "Lem Tucker was a trailblazer, an inspiration and a role model. He embodies everything that I want to be." • Nicole Schnurer of Manistique (left) and Ainsley Dill of Commerce produced a garment they called "Generation Rx" to speak out against prescription drug abuse. They designed a look for the prescription symbol "Rx," reproduced it onto white material using a specialized printer, and attached pieces of prescription bottles to the back of what resembled half of a doctor's lab coat. Other students created designs that shed light on fast food dependence, invasive species in Michigan, homelessness and shelter relief. "The idea of using apparel design to bring awareness to a social issue is new, and it can be challenging, but the students did great work," says professor Maureen MacGillivray. • Hot wheels Ben Rollenhagen, '07, won his Le Tour de Mont Pleasant race by a half a bike length in a dramatic fi nish. Rollenhagen, who hadn't raced since he helped establish the Cycling Club at CMU in 2006, dusted off his Cannondale bicycle this spring to train for the Mount Pleasant race. He won the men's category 5 criterium race – 25 minutes of racing on a loop of downtown streets that ended with one breakneck lap in a sprint to the fi nish. Nearly 600 racers competed during the two-day Le Tour de Mont Pleasant series of races, which is sanctioned by USA Cycling. In addition to the professional and amateur races, the event also included a children's race and a family fun ride. This was the second year for the Mount Pleasant event, which brings competitors and spectators from the U.S. and Canada. • 22 centralight summer '10 fall '10 PHOTO BY PEGGY BRISBANE PHOTO BY ROBERT BARCLAY

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