Acquiring a world class education at a fine university is one thing but taking that education and putting it to work to benefit community and society is another! At EMU we have been taught to reach beyond ourselves and into the community to give back to our communities and society as a whole in an attempt to energize our communities by being creditable leaders, teachers, and mentors!

Preparation for Detroit Alumni Connection, the 2008/2009 Fall Regional event in Detroit, and professional development with the Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce aims to make this a big  year for the EMU NSBE CEB board!

Our chapter had the privilege of meeting with Mr. Freeman Hendrix at Welch Hall the day before Thanksgiving! Mr. Hendrix spoke on issues of leadership, community service, and making a positive commitment in the future of our fine Alma Mater!

Rear- left to right: Joseph Uwayo, Ryan Francis, Queontae Baggs, Mr. Freman Hendrix, Mark Nevels Jr.,  Paul Peeler, Otis Watson III.   Front - left to right: David Warren, Ngpiko Campbell-Mabins, Krystina Rowe, Lindy-Ann Bowne, Kevin Page Jr., Kris Bagley. VIEW LARGE GROUP PHOTO

Rear- left to right: Joseph Uwayo, Ryan Francis, Queontae Baggs, Mr. Freman Hendrix, Mark Nevels Jr.,  Paul Peeler, Otis Watson III.   Front - left to right: David Warren, Ngpiko Campbell-Mabins, Krystina Rowe, Lindy-Ann Bowne, Kevin Page Jr., Kris Bagley. SEE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS LISTED HERE

EMU-NSBE Chapter  President and Vice-President meet with Mr. Freman Hendrix before we enter the speaking event in the main board room.

EMU-NSBE Chapter  President and Vice-President meet with Mr. Freman Hendrix before we enter the speaking event in the main board room.

CEB MEETING MR. HENDRIX BEFORE LEADERSHIP MEETING

Otis Watson III *  Mr.  Hendrix * Paul Peeler

We want everyone to start their holiday off on a great note! We will be meeting with Mr. Freeman Hendrix on November the 21st! We will be discussing issues of leadership and a positive impact on the community that we can all make! EMU Hendrix article starts here:

Freman Hendrix, the former deputy mayor of Detroit, is Eastern Michigan University's first-ever chief governmental relations officer. He will begin in his new position Aug. 16. The appointment is pending approval from the Board of Regents.

Hendrix, who will report directly to the president, will be responsible for focusing on strengthening relationships with legislators in Lansing and congressmen in Washington, D.C. His Lansing efforts will be focused on the annual appropriations and capital outlay process. In Washington, his efforts on behalf of EMU will focus on the federal earmarking process and other special projects.

Hendrix

"I have every confidence that Freman will make a great difference for EMU in Lansing and in Washington, D.C.," said EMU President John Fallon. "He is an EMU alumnus ('82) and he has a great love for and commitment to this institution. Freman will raise EMU's profile in Lansing and Washington to a level we have not seen before."

"As an alumnus and a person committed to the University, I see this as an opportunity to get more involved at the policy-setting and strategic planning levels," Hendrix said. "At this point in my career, nothing is more important to me than helping move my University forward."

Hendrix, 55, has served in many roles in the public and private sector. He was the assistant Wayne County executive, legislative affairs; chairman, Detroit Public Schools Board of Education; deputy mayor, city of Detroit; and, most recently, president of Advanced Security and Investigative Solutions, Inc.

His numerous awards and honors include: a presidential appointment by former president Bill Clinton to the Commission on National Merit Scholars; "Man of the Year" by the Minority Women's network; the G. Mennen Williams Leadership Award; and the Metropolitan Detroit Leadership for the 21st Century Architects Award.

Hendrix has remained very involved with EMU. He is an active member of EMU's Black Alumni Chapter and was the chairman of the Friends Committee of EMU's first comprehensive capital campaign. He also helped secure a major gift for the restoration of Pease Auditorium, the campus home of the EMU Symphony.

"In addition to his professional contributions, Freman's long history of community and civic service, and his numerous awards and recognitions make him an extremely strong addition to the EMU community," Fallon said.

August 8, 2006 issue
Freman Hendrix named chief government relations officer

By Ward Mullens