’62, has had the fourth editions of his first two books published: “Contemporary Music Education” (Cengage, coauthored w/Patrice Madura, Indiana University) examines the profession of music in its social, political, economic, and educational contexts.

“Source Readings from Ancient Greece to Today” (Routledge) presents more than 130 writings by leading educators, philosophers, psychologists, and politicians about the value of music education to individuals, communities, and nations.

In addition, Dr. Mark coauthored with Patrice Madura an introduction for future teachers titled “Music Education in Your Hands” (Cengage, 2010).

BFA ’88, principal/design director of the creative agency Visual Dialogue in Boston, is nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package” for “Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection” for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

“Woody at 100″ features a 150-page, 12″ x 12” book with rare photos of Guthrie, his artwork, lyrics, personal notes, and three CDS of his music.

Other nominees in the category include projects for The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney.

“Woody at 100: is also nominated for “Best Historical Album.” The 55th Annual Grammy Awards take place on Feb. 10, 2013 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

MSW ’80, wrote and directed the forthcoming dark comedy “Ticket to the Circus,” produced by Elizabeth Keener (“The ‘L’ Word”) for Shady Lady Films. The ultra-low budget feature film takes viewers on a road trip with two young women on the lam for a murder they didn’t commit. They become lovers and Detroit’s Most Wanted: Thelma and Louise, but younger and gayer. The crew filmed in Detroit and surrounding suburbs. The movie, released in mid-January, is an official selection and will have its world premiere at the Berlin Indie film festival in February 2013. An April screening in Redford, Mich., is in the works. “Ticket to the Circus” features Elizabeth Keener in a supporting role and Detroit rocker Troy Gregory as himself. Leads are Wayne State theatre grad Jaclyn Strez of Detroit and recent U-M grad Kirsten Knisely of Dearborn. Co-producer and production manager Gil McRipley of Royal Oak Township, who has a brief but wonderfully scary supporting role, also graduated with honors from U-M. “Ticket to the Circus” is the third of four films produced by the Shady Lady Film team of Troy, Strez, and McRipley since 2008. Their fourth film together, “Grave Decision,” was shot in Toledo during summer 2012 and is currently in post production. The team has two documentaries and several feature films in development at this time. For more info: www.shadyladyproductions.us

is in production of the documentary film, “When We Went MAD!”—a look at the history and influence of MAD Magazine. Twenty interviews already shot of current and former MAD contributors including Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Dick DeBartolo…A Kickstarter campaign is in full swing through Feb. 9, 2013. Have a look and help us out either through a contribution, or by spreading the word—liking us on facebook, emailing friends and enemies… Spreading the word is the only way we can successfully meet our goal! Find us on Kickstarter.

is the author of the new book, “Joie de Vivre: Secrets of Wining, Dining and Romancing Like the French,” published by Thomas Dunne Books of St. Martin’s Press. Rochefort, an American journalist who married a Frenchman and has lived in Paris for more than 30 years, offers such tips and tricks as how to diet like a Frenchwoman and how to project confidence like a true Parisienne. Rochefort has contributed articles to Time and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and teaches journalism at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris. (www.harrietweltyrochefort.com)

My sixth novel, Looking For Przybylski, was published in October, 2012 by The Permanent Press. (I write as K.C. Frederick.)

’54, had a book of poetry published by Finishing Line Press, “On The Face Of Things,” now on Amazon. “A graduate of music in pipe organ, and continuing to be a church organist and choir director, my favorite music is the music of words,” Lois says.

MSME, ’95, is co-author of a new book on fighting climate change through individual action. “Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living” (Island Press, 2012) is a science-based guide that illustrates the most effective ways to cut your own global warming emissions by 20 percent or more, and explains why your individual contribution is so vital to addressing this global problem. “Cooler Smarter” is based on an in-depth, two-year study by the experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists, including Rogers, a senior energy analyst with more than 20 years of experience working on energy and climate issues. “Cooler Smarter” offers proven strategies to cut carbon, and help save you money and live healthier. But its central purpose is to empower you, through low carbon-living, to confront one of society’s greatest threats. Rogers holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an A.B. from Princeton University.

MS, PhD, a leading innovator of synthetic biology, is one of five 2012 recipients of the prestigious Heinz Awards. Honored for his work in the category of Technology, Economy and Employment, Keasling’s pioneering contributions in the field of synthetic biology have helped revolutionize its use for problem-solving applications. Keasling earned his MS degree at Michigan in 1988 and his PhD in 1991. Honoring the late John Heinz, the Heinz awards annually recognize the contributions of five individuals whose significant achievements have benefitted the following categories: Arts and Humanities; Environment; Human Condition; Public Policy; and Technology, the Economy and Employment.