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For More Information: Renata Wasserman Program Director renata_wasserman@wayne.edu

Press Release

The Edmund and Norma Rushton Endowment:
Endowment for Undergraduates Enhances American Studies

College of Liberal Arts, Wayne State University, September 26, 2000: The American Studies Program is pleased to announce The Edmund and Norma Rushton Endowment. The family of Edmund and Norma Rushton have established the endowment to honor the memories of Mr. and Mrs. Rushton. This endowment, which will support an American Studies annual activity for undergraduate students, is a fitting tribute to the Rushton's lives.

Both Edmund Rushton and Norma G. Rushton appreciated the diversity and scope of a liberal arts education that encouraged a questioning and deeper understanding of humanity. They were dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through participation in the communities in which they lived. Mr. Rushton, B.B.A. 1950, M.A. 1973, spent his career as a respected member of the Detroit advertising community. He served on the Board of Directors of the Franklin Wright Settlement, Children's Hospital of Michigan, and was a member of the speaker's board of the United Way. Mrs. Rushton, who began her studies at WSU in 1950 and received a B.A. degree in 1981 in American Studies, pursued her education while raising six children. She was instrumental in founding Children's Oncology Services of Michigan, which was responsible for raising the funds to build the Ronald McDonald House in Detroit. She served as the first patient ombudsman at Children's Hospital.

The purpose of this endowment is to emphasize the cultural richness of Detroit through an activity highlighting the interdisciplinary strengths of both the American Studies Program and Wayne State University. The description of the event or activity is intentionally left in a broad scope, representing the variety of activities that reflect the studies of American culture. It is hoped that the event sponsored through the Rushton Endowment will build a sense of community among the undergraduate students, and energize them for various social purposes.

The American Studies Program thanks the family for its generosity and support. For more information on the upcoming event sponsored by The Edmund and Norma Rushton Endowment, please contact the Director of the American Studies Program, Renata Wasserman at 313.577.2450 or renata_wasserman@wayne.edu

For Immediate Release-September 26, 2000