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Alumni News From left, Alumni Award winners Ronald Farrell, Basil Lyberg, Robert J. Garner, Liz Campbell, Gail Lamphear (on behalf of Rollin Gerstacker Foundation), Robert Knapp, Gavin Smith and Dale Wernette. CMU's top 12 of 2012 Meet the university's alumni award winners Each year CMU recognizes alumni and friends who have made significant contributions of their time, talent or financial resources to help the university and its students. Recipients for the 2012 awards include: Distinguished Alumni Award Robert Knapp, '68. Robert is an emeritus professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he taught Roman history, culture and Latin for more than 30 years and continues his active involvement with his alma mater. Outstanding Young Alumni Award Kenneth Anderson, M.S.A. '11, of Maryland. A Senior Master Sgt. with the U.S. Air Force, Ken serves his country and CMU through his commitment to protecting and assisting others. Basil Lyberg, '99, of North Carolina. Basil has been involved with nonprofits for nearly two decades. During his 4040 centralight winter '10 er '12 last two summers as a CMU student, Basil took part in the Journey of Hope, biking 4,100 miles and raising $8,000 for individuals with disabilities. Alumni Commitment Award Liz Campbell, '77, of Midland and Gavin Smith, '76 M.A. '85, of Haslett. These graduates of the College of Communication and Fine Arts' theater and interpretation program have worked tirelessly to engage theater alumni and assist with development and recruitment efforts. Chapter/Club Service Award Dale Wernette, '67, of Arizona. As president of the Phoenix CMU Alumni Chapter, Dale is constantly contributing his hard work and networking skills to expand the list of active and involved alumni in the Phoenix area. Community Recognition Award Ronald Farrell, '65 Ed.S. '81, of Blanchard. For more than three decades, Ron has made a lasting impact on students and their families. Recently retired as the Montabella Community Schools superintendent, Ron gave $10,000 to the Montabella Schools to establish a scholarship fund. Corporate Partner Award Rollin Gerstacker Foundation. For more than 25 years, the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation has been a strong partner with CMU. From grants and generous donations, the foundation has funded summer camps for autistic children, international opportunities for Central students, scholarships, educational equipment, speakers and facilities. Honorary Alumni Award Robert J. Garner of Cadillac. As an advocate and ambassador for the outdoors and public television, Bob has created successful partnerships with CMU Public Broadcasting and the university that has led to the support of outdoor programming on WCMU-TV. Additional alumni recognitions Tasha Candela, '05 Sarah Clark, '99 M.S. '05 Emily Doerr, '07 •

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