Mainly known for his futuristic photographs and projection work, artist Nicholas Azzaro is
delving into his next medium: subway tunnel art. Raising funds independently through the generosity of
private donations and public grants, Azzaro’s vision is to entertain, engage and spark conversation among the
150,000+ daily riders on the Chicago Transit Authority (or CTA) Blue Line, the line with the second highest
ridership in the city. The projected installation of this project when funding is complete will be in December
2010.

Between the Clark/Lake and Washington stops, a series of advertising panels owned by Submedia World lies
dormant. This technology works similarly to the method in which a flipbook is experienced with hundreds of
still images mounted to the subway tunnel. As the train goes by at 30 mph or faster, lights expose Azzaro’s
imagery on the wall, allowing viewers to experience the art work as a moving animation. The images are of the
unmistakable Chicago skyline in the background with the likeness of Azzaro’s fictional public figure in the
foreground known as a “Blo-got.”

“I question what the future is going to bring and the societal positions and decisions
we make. That’s why I’m seeking to produce this project on my own. It’s not through a gallery or a city-funded
project. I wanted to show the community as an artist there is worth in public art and what my message brings,”
says Azzaro.

A graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Art & Design, Azzaro’s fine art photography background
has been foundation for his socially and politically charged work.

My book “Maximum Healing” will be published 9/14/10 &is available @ presale discount @ Amazon.com

All-New Tween Book Series, Real Street Kidz, will have kids Chasing Action

On July 6, 2010, author, entrepreneur, and brand creator Quentin Holmes will release Chasing Action, the first book in the Real Street Kidz Middle Grade Book Series for “tween” boys and girls.

Quentin Holmes (known to his friends as Q) has dedicated his life to empowering the world’s youth through trendsetting literature, media, and fashion. “I strongly believe that preteens need time to grow at their own pace, and they deserve positive messages, relatable characters and supportive communities along the way,” says Quentin Holmes.

Parents, teachers, and youth workers know all too well the frustrations of finding entertaining yet empowering fiction for tweens who are enamored with social media. Filled with colorful characters, rising action and page-turning suspense, the Real Street Kidz series and its accompanying website, www.RealStreetKidz.com, makes it easier than ever for 8-12 year olds, as well as anyone involved with young people, to access easy-to-read and entertaining lessons on friendship, teamwork, social diversity, and overcoming adversity.

Robert E. Wilson (B.S. in Engineering 2003) has been promoted to Senior Consultant at Mars & Co, a management consulting firm specializing in business strategy and operational improvements. Rob, who majored in Industrial and Operations Engineering while at Michigan, joined Mars & Co’s New York City area (Greenwich, CT) office in January of 2009 immediately after earning his MBA from the University of Chicago-Booth.

At Mars & Co Rob has worked on a broad range of strategic engagements for some of Mars & Co’s global clients including projects in various consumer products segments. In addition to his work on behalf of Mars & Co’s clients Rob has also been a key part of the offense for the firm’s East Coast softball team with an impressive 0.679 batting average!

professor emeritus of radiology, University of Michigan, received the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the Alumni Association, College of Medicine, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. The award, bestowed annually, honors Silver’s distinguished service to American Medicine and is in recognition of significant contributions to the welfare of mankind.

has been elected vice chair of the InterContinental University Governing Board. He will serve in this role while maintaining his position as chair of the Colorado Technical University Board of Directors. Both institutions provide career education.

Kaufman also serves as co-vice chair of Duane Morris’ Corporate Practice Group and sits on the firm’s governing Partners Board. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisition, public and private securities, private equity and general corporate counseling.

Kaufman was recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for Corporate/M&A. He served on the editorial board of the Michigan Journal of International Law and as editor-in-chief of the Michigan Journal of Political Science.

Kaufman is a 1990 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and a graduate of the University of Michigan

I have just published a book, “TO GET BACK HOME – A Mysterious Disease: A Fight for Life”
From the book jacket: “This is a medical thriller of the first order, a true story of triumph of survival over astronomical odds, as an otherwise healthy and active young woman fights for her life after being suddenly stricken by a rare neurological disorder, Acute Demyelinating Encephalomyelitis (ADEM). TO GET BACK HOME takes you on a harrowing journey as Ms. Ford forges her way back from a coma and quadriplegia, desperate to return to her family and young children.”
In addition to the publisher’s “Editor’s Choice” award, it has been getting some great press — in one recent review, a chief from Children’s Hospital, Boston, wrote, “This survival tale is not designed to be ‘self-help,’ or ‘inspirational,’ though in the end, it can’t help but be both. Reading such a precious book is, in its own way, a ‘natural high.'”
For more info: togetbackhome.com

I am a cultural anthropologist now teaching at Harvard University. Recently I finished a project that I am extremely excited about. I have just released two new iPhone / iPod / iPad apps that integrate art, technology, and game play into teaching adults and children about race and diversity. The apps have the potential to elevate the discourse about racial issues in this country as well as create an increased dialogue with our children about these important issues. The apps are called “Guess My Race” and “Who Am I? Race Awareness Game.” Check them out!

Catherine Stevens (McClure) is now serving as the Senate Democratic Counsel to the Michigan Senate. She also serves as a policy analyst for the Senate covering Judiciary, Families and Human Services, Campaign and Election Oversight, and the Government Restructuring and Reform Committees.