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Window to the World

Cranbrook Schools at Hudsons: Departments of Excellence

May 9, 2026
The Department at Hudson's, Detroit.
Dr, Jeff Suzik, Director of Cranbrook Schools, and the Cranbrook Schools Board of Governors warmly invite you to our third annual all-schools celebration. This year, Window to the World will come to life through immersive “Departments of Excellence,” inspired by the historic Hudson’s department store and rooted in Cranbrook’s mission of purpose, integrity, passion, curiosity, and excellence.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now. Ticket sales are coming soon!

Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors!

- Pathway to Excellence -

- Foster Connection -

Pamela Applebaum ’83

- Encourage Community -

Lina and Carlo Tato
Deborah Wahl '81


- Unlock Creativity -

Jeff Suzik, Ph.D.

- Reveal Curiosity -

Jeff and Amber DeClaire
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

- Uplift Cranbrook -

 Nickole and Evan Black
Alix Craig
Megan Fales
Carolynn Frankel
George Tepe
Jason Vazzano

- Cultivate Wonder -

Dondra and Paul Elie
Maria and Gerry Giudici
Vijay Iyer and Carolin Probst-Iyer
Isabella and Samuel Lites
Benjamin Meeker and Meredith Korneffel
Elizabeth Pensler and Derek Hill
Michele Quinn
Rusty and Larry '68 Raymond
Aimeclaire Roche and Nathan Costa
Amy and Geoffrey Schiciano '89
Ashley and Robert Kremhelmer '96