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YPSILANTI — Eastern Michigan University will honor Major Frank Maki with a bench dedication ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at 3 p.m. The ceremony will occur in the Outdoor Memorial Garden at Roosevelt Hall, 698 W Forest in Ypsilanti. A bench donated by the EMU Arm of Honor Alumni Association will be unveiled as a tribute to former EMU instructor and U.S. Veteran Major Maki, honoring his service and sacrifice.

Major Maki served as an instructor and an Arm of Honor advisor to the campus community for three years. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Army for nearly 25 years. Major Maki was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action after saving fellow wounded soldiers during a mission on June 22, 1971, where he was severely injured. The dedication ceremony will recognize his commitment to his country, students, and the University community.

The ceremony will open with remarks from Jill Hunsberger, EMU's associate vice president for advancement, EMU President James Smith, Tony Pappas from the Arm of Honor Alumni Association, Patti Tye (daughter of Major Frank Maki), Lt. Col. Aaron Peters from the Army Soldier for Life Program, and Kirk Profit from the Arm of Honor Alumni Association. Hunsberger will also offer closing remarks before the public reception, beginning at 3:38 p.m. in Room 22, Roosevelt Hall.

About Arm of Honor Alumni Association
The Arm of Honor is an iconic fraternal organization at Eastern Michigan University, recruiting future community leaders, educators, and athletes—many of whom have their names on buildings across campus, such as Rynearson, Olds, and Jones. The Arm of Honor Alumni Association is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the brotherhood and fellowship of this historic society while fostering solid relationships between alumni, Eastern Michigan University, and the wider community.

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 13,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health and Human Services, as well as the Graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.