Volume VIII; Issue 3
Making More Memories - Forever Mount  Come back for a weekend filled with great events and great friends and make more great memories. Join us as we salute our award winners, reunion with former classmates and remember all of the things that made our time at Mount Union so special.
Don't miss all the fun on Saturday, October 8. We'll see you then!
Anne (Zimmer '95) Graffice
Director of Alumni Relations and University Activities
Featured Mount Union 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 Mount Union family.
This month, we are featuring Dr. Mandy (Geddis '98) Capel and Dr. Melissa Askren-Edgehouse '99, both assistant professors of education. They discuss the new Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership program, which will begin next fall.
Listen to their interview with Anne.
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011 "Forever Mount"  It's almost here! All alumni are invited back to campus for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011 this coming weekend! Stop by campus for a weekend filled with many events and visit with friends and former classmates. There is truly something for everyone!
RSVP online for the Alumni Brunch, reunions and other events or call (330) 823-2030.
See you soon!
Mount Union Women  Members of the Mount Union Women organization will be recognized during the Alumni Brunch for their dedication and support of current female students. The group was founded in 1933 to support the education of women. Last year, the group was able to award 20 scholarships to female students during the annual Senior Recognition and Honor's Convocation!
They are always looking for new members to join the group, so come check out a meeting! Any female graduate or friend of the University can be a member. There are several meetings throughout the year for fellowship and raising funds for their scholarships.
Featured Events Forever Summer ... Forever Mount Enjoy a wonderful evening with Mount Union alumni, parents and friends in the Columbus area!
 Mount Union Club of Columbus Alumni Gathering
Friday, October 21
5 - 7 p.m.
Brio Tuscan Grille at Easton
Meet on the Terrace
3993 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219
Reservation Deadline: October 14
Columbus Pre-game Gathering
Mount Union vs. Capital
Saturday, October 22
11:30 a.m. (Game time is 1:30 p.m.)
Rusty Bucket
2158 East Main Street, Bexley
Reservation Deadline: October 14
 Schooler Lecture
Author Khaled Hosseini will present the Schooler Lecture on Thursday, October 27 at 8 p.m. in the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (The MAAC) at the University of Mount Union. Hosseini, a native of Afghanistan, is the author of two New York Times best sellers - The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Hosseini was named a U.S. Envoy to UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency in 2006. Most recently in 2007, he founded The Khaled Hosseini Foundation to provide assistance to the people of Afghanistan and help alleviate suffering and build healthy communities.
Reserve your tickets today.
In the News...  Mount Union's football team has made its presence felt on the field time and again. Yet, it's what the Purple Raiders have done off the field that seems to mean so much more than scoring touchdowns, winning games and hoisting championship hardware, at least in the eyes of students at Northside Elementary School in Alliance, Ohio. Read the whole story online.
"Did You Know..."  57 students applied to be a part of The Mount Union Fund Student Call Center (a total of 11 positions were available) ... These dedicated students will be contacting you soon!- Currently, 75% of Mount Union's full-time students are living in university housing.
- Green initiatives have been incorporated into the new apartments on Union Avenue including the use of recycled materials, utilization of local resources and companies, low-emission paint and carpet and high-efficiency windows and HVAC systems.
- More than 80 students, faculty, staff, trustees and alumni (divided into nine teams) are working hard to complete Mount Union's first Systems Portfolio, an approximately 100-page document describing Mount Union's systems and processes ... all a part of our ongoing academic quality improvement program.
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!
Purple Raiders Central - The official alumni site.  Check out all things ALUMNI online at Purple Raider Central! Register for access to alumni-only areas including online event registration and more. Plus, alumni have the ability to see and update their profiles! From the main website, click on Alumni and Friends and then click on Purple Raiders Central.
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.
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