Volume VII; Issue 9
Making More Memories - Forever Mount What was it about your Mount experience that you remember most? What person(s) made your time spent on campus an experience you will never forget? We want to know! Respond to these questions as we compile our top "people" and "stories" online.
Get ready for a trip down memory lane, as we post your responses along-side those of our seniors getting ready to graduate. Help our current students connect with "Your Mount Union" before they head out into the real world.
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Denise Orr '00 and Sarah Wickham '01 decorated their class with Mount gear!
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Looking forward to what you have to share!
All the best from YOUR Mount Union,
Anne (Zimmer '95) Graffice
Director of Alumni Relations and University Activities
Featured Alumni Profile Each month, we take a moment to share a brief story about one of our own to show you why we are so proud of our alumni across the globe. This month, we are featuring two graduates.
 John Neuenschwander '63
While a student at Mount, John Neuenschwander '63 was Blue Key Honor Society president, Alpha Tau Omega president, sports editor of the Unonian and a member of the golf team. He was the first student to be named Outstanding Senior Man! John is currently the municipal judge for the City of Kenosha and professor emeritus of history at Carthage College. While he was on campus in February as the Gordon Heffern Business Ethics Lecture speaker, he was interviewed by Studio M. Watch his interview with Studio M.
Pierre Garcon '10
Anne had the opportunity to meet with Pierre Garcon '10, an All-American football standout while at Mount and current wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, during her alumni trip to Florida. Watch his interview.
Featured Event - SCHOLAR Day: Tuesday, April 19 SCHOLAR Day, which stands for Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic  Research, will be held Tuesday, April 19. Come to campus to learn more about SCE and honors projects and research conducted by current students. The full day of academic research begins at 9 a.m. with sessions being held throughout the day and concluding at 4:30 p.m. If attending lunch (cost is $6 per person), contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at alumni@mountunion.edu.
Full event schedule including presenters and topics
 Student Alumni Association
The Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities is pleased to announce a student-based extension of the office! The Student Alumni Association (SAA) aims to provide both programs and services for current Mount Union students that will foster a connection to the University as well as promote the interests of and understanding between Mount Union and past, present and future students!
Mark Your Calendar For Upcoming Alumni Events Spring campus events schedule
M Club Fundraiser Proved to be a Success  Proceeds to benefit Purple Raider athletic programs and the Dan Gorman Prize
M Club has donated $5,000 from its recent Reverse Raffle fundraiser towards the Daniel M. Gorman Sophomore Endowed Prize in Athletic Training. "So many athletes, both current and past, were impacted by Dan," said Anne (Zimmer '95) Graffice. "It only seemed appropriate to donate a portion of the proceeds to help another student pay for college through a scholarship."
"Did You Know ..." -
 Roughly 1,200 students participate in intramurals - 83% of 2009 graduates are working in their major field of study
- The distance to the center field baseball fence is 405 feet
- Mount will host 3 OAC Championships this spring (swimming, track and field and women's golf)
- 14% of men and 26% of women undergraduates are members of fraternities and sororities this academic year (20% overall)
SAVE THE DATE! Legacy Event: Saturday, October 8  Legacy families will be our guests at the alumni brunch during Alumni Weekend and Homecoming this year! Plan to share the day with your student as well as with former classmates.
Who is a Mount Union legacy? A Mount Union legacy is a descendant of a Mount Union alumnus/a. This relationship includes parents/stepparents and grandparents/step-grandparents. As a Mount Union legacy, you are part of a special tradition here at Mount Union and are recognized.
Legacy Information Request It's NEVER too early to share the Purple Raider pride! Assist us in contacting your high school student or younger children by confirming we have their information on file! Update your alumni profile online or contact our office at alumni@mountunion.edu.
See ways the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities contacts your children. We can't wait to share the advantages of coming to mom and/or dad's alma mater!
Keep Us Posted! We would love to hear from you! Keep in touch with friends and stay current on what is happening on campus by updating your alumni information.
 Purple Raiders Central (official alumni site)
Check out all things ALUMNI online at Purple Raider Central! Register for access to alumni-only areas including online event registration, discussion board, job board and more ... plus the ability for you to see and update your profile! From the main website, click on "Purple Raiders Central" located on the left side navigation bar on the "Alumni and Friends" page.
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