ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
FACULTY
(2015-2016)
Elizabeth Armstrong
(Organizational Studies, Sociology,
and Women’s Studies)
Stephen Garcia
(Organizational Studies and
Psychology)
Michael Heaney
(Organizational Studies and
Political Science)
Arnold Ho
(Organizational Studies and
Psychology)
Fond Farewell from Denise Yekulis
In October, 2001, I met with a professor who had a kind smile, a red sweater, and
a bright yellow rain slicker. He told me about a new program he was spearheading with students. The program was called Organizational Studies. His enthusiasm
was contagious. When we parted I couldn’t wait to be part of this new program.
I still consider myself fortunate to have been given the opportunity to be part of
OS from the very beginning. Where else can you find a major at any university
that enables their students to follow their passion and design their own education
for two years? I have watched so many of our students go on to very successful
careers all over the world.
Retiring from OS was a very difficult decision and yet it was time for me to move
into the next phase of my life. I enjoyed 14+ years with OS and over 20 years
with the U-M. The highlight of each year was watching our students graduate and
move on to the next phase of their lives.
I have made many friends throughout my years here and I am happy to say I still
Mark Mizruchi
get together with them and share the latest news about my retirement and make
(Barger Family Professor and
them jealous with the news of my impending travels, the latest dessert I made and
Director, Organizational Studies and
the vegetables and flowers I have added to my gardens.
Professor of Sociology and Ross
School of Business)
Jason Owen-Smith
(Organizational Studies and
Sociology, Director, Barger
Leadership Institute)
I am confident the program will continue to move forward and grow with the OS
students at the core. Go Blue!
Sara Soderstrom
(Organizational Studies and
Program in the Environment)
ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
STAFF
(2015-2016)
Kristin Edison
(Executive Secretary)
Melissa Eljamal
(Chief Administrator)
Joseph Johnson
(Student Services Coordinator)
Cathy Philbin
(Advisor)
Tiffany Purnell
(Barger Leadership Institute
Coordinator)
Denise Yekulis
(Program Assistant)
Thank you, Denise,
for your years of dedication to the
OS program and students!
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