Art J. Karam
Inducted October 17, 1987

Art J. Karam '42, shows an unparalleled commitment to Michigan Tech, including the athletic program. He has received virtually every alumni award the University gives and has volunteered a substantial amount of time to MTU.

As an undergraduate, Karam was a three-time hockey letter winner. His support of the hockey program continued after graduation, serving as an informal scout and recruiter for many years. He is also a member of the Huskies Club, supporting the athletic scholarship program.

A resident of Saginaw, Michigan, he has also been active in the youth hockey program in that area, and helped raise funds for a new arena for that program.

Karam has received Michigan Tech's Distinguished Alumni Award and the Board of Control Silver Medal. He is a long-time member of the Huskies Club, a past-president of Michigan Tech Alumni Association, a life trustee of the Michigan Tech Fund, and a member of the Presidents Club.

Karam spent his career at General Motors, rising through the ranks to become a plant manager in the Central Foundry Division. At the time of his retirement, he was the division's director of foundry-government relations.