2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the F.O.P.
The following programs are considered for this award: Corrections,
Basic Police Training Certification Track, Law Enforcement.
Education Award – Sponsor: Edward & Kathryn Dunn Langenburg
Edward and Kathryn (Dunn) Langenburg of Bay City are retired
educators, the parents of two children - Scott and Ann-Marie - and the
grandparents of six. Mr. Langenburg worked for 31 years as a counselor
and administrator for the Bay City Public Schools, and Mrs. Langenburg
worked for 32 years as a mathematics teacher for Bangor Township and
Bay City Public Schools. Mr. Langenburg received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Central
Michigan University. Mrs. Langenburg attended Bay City Junior College
and received an Associate’s degree from Delta College (graduating
during the College’s first commencement exercises), a Bachelor of
Science degree in Mathematics from Central Michigan University, and
a Master’s degree in Teaching from Saginaw Valley State University.
She is a member of the Delta College Foundation Board of Directors,
and believes in giving back to Delta College for scholarship support
she received when she was a college student. The following programs
are considered for this award: Child Development, Teacher Assistant,
Industrial Technology Education, Art Education, Business Education,
Elementary Education, Industrial Arts Education, Music Education,
Physical Education, Pre-School Education, Secondary Education, and
Special Education.
Engineering & Technology Award – Sponsor: Fred E. Dulmage
The Fred E. Dulmage Memorial Award annually recognizes the outstanding
Delta College graduate in mechanical engineering and technology. It
was established to recognize academic achievement and good citizenship
thereby demonstrating Delta College’s appreciation of superior performance.
Additionally, it is expected such recognition will encourage other
students to strive for success. The following programs are considered for
this Award: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Pre-Engineering, and
graduates with demonstrated excellence in CAD, CNC, & DRF courses.
English Award – Sponsor: Margaret Timm
This award was established by Mr. Wesley Timm in memory of his wife
Margaret Timm. A Bay City native, Mrs. Timm attended Bay City Public
Schools and Bay City Junior College concentrating on foreign languages
and graduating in 1931. She continued her studies in foreign languages
at the University of Michigan. In 1933, she graduated with a major in
Latin, minors in French and German, a K-12 Teaching Certificate and
a Phi Beta Kappa key. At Central Michigan and Purdue Universities,
she earned two Master degrees in English. When Garber High School
opened, she was English Department head and introduced Advanced
Placement English. For 30 years, Mrs. Timm emphasized excellence in
all her classes as she prepared the students for college and life. At age
80, Margaret retired in 1993. She passed away in 2001. Mr. Timm, a
member of the “Committee of 300” (considered to be founders of Delta
College), passed away in 2007. The following programs are considered
for this award: Journalism and/or emphasis on courses within the English
Division. Nominees must submit two writing samples. The English
Division faculty will select the award recipient.
Finance Award – Sponsor: Chemical Bank
Chemical Financial Corporation (CFC) is the third largest bank holding
company in Michigan, operating 129 Chemical Bank offices located
throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Chemical Bank understands
the people, resources and potential of the communities in which they
serve and help to make their communities better now and in the future
for their neighbors and families. At Chemical Bank, this “neighborhelping-neighbor”
spirit is important. Programs considered, but not
limited to: Accounting.
Foreign Language Study Award – Sponsor: Lola Bishop Whitney
Recognition
During her long life from July 13, 1883 until March 26, 1976, Lola Bishop
Whitney lived a life which was filled with a spirit of adventure and a
commitment which inspired students during her 41 years of teaching.
As a dedicated teacher, she inspired students to study, to learn, to explore,
and to strive for the best within them. It is hoped that her zest
for adventure and learning will be communicated to those who receive
awards and recognition from her endowment fund, and that her life
will forever be an inspiration for students of all ages. The Lola Bishop
Whitney Foreign Language Award was established to encourage and
support foreign language study, which was a life-long pursuit for Lola
Bishop Whitney, the former language teacher in Bay City. The following
programs are considered for this award: Foreign Language majors,
International Studies, or students who have demonstrated sustained
excellence in foreign language courses over several semesters of study.
Health Sciences Award –Sponsor: James McIntyre
The Outstanding Graduate in Health Science Programs Award (except
Nursing) was created by James R. McIntyre, a lifetime Saginaw resident
and Delta College supporter. Mr. McIntyre was employed by and later
owned the McIntyre Funeral Chapel for 45 years, retiring in 2005. He
is a Past President of the Saginaw (Downtown) Lions Club, a current
member of the West Saginaw Civic Association and Second Vice President
of PRIDE in Saginaw. He was named honorary grand marshal of
the 2005 PRIDE Christmas Parade. Health Science Programs (except
Nursing) considered for this award: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene,
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography,
Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology.
(Applied) Industrial/Technical Award - Sponsor: Gougeon Brothers,
Inc.
In 1969, Meade Gougeon and his younger brother Jan, who’s hometown
is Bay City, founded Gougeon Brothers’ Boatworks to build iceboats.
Gougeon Brothers, Inc. has always been a privately-held company but
in 1983, set the ground work to become an employee-owned company.
In effect, any Gougeon employee you speak with is a part-owner of the
company with a vested interest in keeping customer satisfaction. Gougeon
Brothers, Inc. has a mission statement affirming their purpose to
provide safe, high-quality, cost-effective products and comprehensive
technical information supported by continual research and development.The
following programs are considered for this award: HVAC,
Fire Science, Refrigeration,Machine Tools, Welding, Skilled Trades,
Construction, Manufacturing.
Life Sciences Award – Sponsor: Julius and Irene Sutto
The Julius & Irene Sutto Student Award for Life Sciences Endowment
has been established by gifts from Mr. Sutto in memory of his wife
to honor a top student enrolled in the Life Sciences. Mr. Sutto was a
member of the Delta College “Committee of 300”, considered to be the
College’s founders, and was employed with the County of Saginaw as
its first controller in 1964 and served on the Saginaw County Board of
Commissioners. Mrs. Sutto was the first female elected to the Spaulding
Township School Board and the Bridgeport-Spaulding School Board,
and served in a number of leadership roles. Delta College’s Life Sciences
includes: Biology Majors, Pre-Biotechnology, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Dietetics,
Pre-Medical Technology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Mortuary Science, Pre-
Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre- Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy,
Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine and related medical fields.
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