Over 100 people attended the annual Kinesiology Alumni Reunion on October 17, 2003 at Michigan Union's University Club. Dean Beverly Ulrich gave the welcome remarks and Shelly Kovacs, Director of Alumni Relations, was the master of ceremonies. Awards were presented by Kinesiology Alumni Society Board members Catherine Serrin Niekro, Vice Chair; Gerry Meter, Award Sub-committee member; Patty Donohue-Ebach and Pat Bubel, Award Sub-Committee members, respectively. These 2003 alumni award winners were recognized: Alumni Reunion awardees are all smiles.
Lifetime Achievement Given to individuals whose service to Kinesiology has enhanced and changed Kinesiology over their lifetime.
2003 Recipient: Joyce Lindeman (BS '54), Associate Professor Emerita
	Joyce began her career as an assistant professor in the School of Education, and became the coordinator of teacher education in 1983. Kinesiology became an independent unit in 1984, and she became chair of Sports Management and Communication in 1989. She was named associate director for curriculum and instruction in 1991. She taught many physical education courses, and from 1972-83 she coached the U-M Synchronized Swimming team. Her teams consistently ranked among the top three in the nation. She served as vice president for Olympic international administration and education for the U.S. Synchronized Swimming (USSSI) from 1984-97 and she is in that organization's Hall of Fame. She served two terms on the UM Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics. She has received several awards throughout the years. She received Kinesiology's first Teaching Excellence Award in 1990 and she was one of two faculty honored in 1995 with the Michigan Association of Governing Board's Distinguished Faculty Award. She received the 1999 Synchro Swim Collegiate Contributor Award. She continues to volunteer as a coach of the Master's Synchronized Swimming, “Michigan Masters Synchro.”
Career Achievement Given to Kinesiology alumni who have shown outstanding professional and personal achievement in their chosen field and/or public service in any field.
2003 Recipient: Reggie McKenzie (BS '72), President and Chairman of the Board, Reggie McKenzie Foundation; President, Reggie McKenzie Industrial Materials, Inc, and R. C. Construction Management, Inc.
	Reggie has received numerous awards – for his strong belief in giving back to the community, for his mentoring of youth, for his skill as a UM football player, and for his professional football career with the Buffalo Bills. Following are highlights: Highland Park, named “Reggie McKenzie Day” in honor of his efforts on behalf of the community. In March of 1995 he received the Minority Technology Council of Michigan President's Award. He was awarded the Joe Louis Award in June 1996. In 2000 he received The Washington Times Foundation American Century Award, and in 2001 the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Gerald R. Ford Award. In 2002, Reggie was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Perhaps his greatest achievement occurred in 1974 when he founded the Reggie McKenzie Foundation, Inc. The organization focuses its efforts on creating a positive atmosphere for youth and addresses their needs through sports, academics, health awareness and community outreach. The Jerome Bettis “The Bus Stops Here” Foundation and the Dwayne Washington Foundation are direct results of Reggie's continued efforts to influence professional athletes toward civic responsibility. He is also the President of Reggie McKenzie Industrial Materials, Inc. and R.C. Construction Management, Inc.
Achievement within Ten Years of Graduation. Given to Kinesiology alumni who have excelled in a field related to Kinesiology.
2003 Recipients: NuStep, Inc. Executive Officers Mark Hildebrandt (MS '92). Vice President of Research and Development; and Steve Sarns, (MS '88) Vice President of Sales and Marketing
	Mark and Steve are being awarded the Ten Years of Graduation Award retroactively to 2002, in recognition of their joint efforts to bring to market the NuStep TRS 4000 recumbent cross trainer. The TRS 4000 is an innovative exercise machine that has been recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association for its function and versatility. It is being used in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, senior living centers, and private homes across the country (see the alumni profile in the Fall 2003 issue of Movement Magazine). Both Mark and Steve are committed to fitness, and for several years they paired up in the Corporate Canoe Challenge, a charity fundraising event, where they won several first place trophies. There are NuStep machines throughout the company's Ann Arbor headquarters, for visitors and employees to use – and, of course, the two vice presidents! Mark serves on the board of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, where he helped install a new health exhibit, and he enjoys time with his wife, Lorna, and son, Cole. Steve is an avid runner, and enjoys time with his wife, Lori, and two children – Joe, 6 and Megan, 4.

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