You Always Receive More Than You Give
M. Ann Wallace (PA '73) came to Detroit from California to attend graduate school. Thirty-five years later, she still is here and giving back to the University, which she credits for her intellectual and social development and professional achievements.
Wallace was managing a laboratory in the Mojave Desert, CA, when a friend directed her to the graduate program at Wayne State University. If she wanted to continue in her position at the laboratory, Wallace needed to earn a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. There was no master's program in her field in California, according to Wallace, which led her to take a friend's advice and enroll at Wayne State.
Upon earning her master's degree in 1973, she was asked to join the faculty in the WSU Clinical Laboratory Science program. In 1998, the students nominated her to receive the Teaching Excellence Award, which she considers to be one of her proudest honors. Wallace retired in1999, but continues to guest lecture at the College and to maintain her clinical laboratory scientist license in California
During the College's Alumni Reunion 2005, Wallace was among eight alumni who were honored for outstanding achievement in their respective health science fields.
She was cited for directing countless essays, dissertations and theses; co-authoring a book; mentoring students; and lecturing at conferences.
In addition to her professional work, Wallace is active at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, serving on the parish council and managing the adult and children's choirs.
WSU student, graduate, alumna, faculty member, retiree - Wallace has had a long and proud association with the University that she says has given her much. She recently strengthened her bond as a donor through a planned gift to the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Long into the future, Wallace will continue to make an impact on the educational environment of our College.
Our College is fortunate to have alumni and friends, such as M. Ann Wallace and those listed in the Honor Roll of Donors on the following pages, who have been and continue to be ardent and loyal supporters. Their support makes a difference in everything we do.
Recalling the old adage "you always receive more than you give," Wallace said, "My return has been a thousand fold and continues to be so through the Eugene Applebaum Collage of Pharmacy and Health Sciences." She encourages other alumni to consider contributing to the College.
You also may want to make it easy and convenient to have a bequest included in your will. The language below shows how a bequest can very easily be included in your will.
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