PROUD TO BE A PURPLE RAIDER! That is our motto for this spring. If you are proud too, be sure to tell a friend, tell a prospective student and wear your purple. There are so many reasons we have as alumni to be proud of our alma mater. Send us your best picture of you wearing your purple with pride or share a story about how your Mount Union experience has served you well in the world. Our favorites will win a Purple Raider hoodies, so email your pictures and stories today to alumni@mountunion.edu. A good friend of mine recently said, a little purple every day sounds like a great idea, and I couldn't agree more.

Let's show the world that we are proud to be Purple Raiders.

Best,

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 feature Suzy (Venet '98) Pietz, head women's basketball coach. She recently was named the 2011 OAC Coach of the Year. Hear what Suzy has to say about Mount Union's women's basketball program.

Exceptional Connections 

Calling all alumni! In the coming weeks, the University of Mount Union will launch Exceptional Connections, a cutting-edge, web-based program designed specifically to connect Mount Union alumni and friends with current students.

This program is a joint effort between the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities and the Office of Career Development that allows alumni and friends the opportunity to make students' experiences even more exceptional. Through Exceptional Connections, alumni and friends can serve as mentors, participate in networking events, speak to a class or student organization, help students secure internships, offer assis­tance and guidance when students apply to graduate school and, ultimately, help them find permanent employment after graduation. Alumni also can take advantage of the opportunity to network with other Mount Union graduates.

 

Look for details on how to register for Exceptional Connections in the upcoming Mount Union Magazine, which will be delivered to your mailbox this month!

We are very excited about this wonderful opportunity for alumni to give back to Mount Union through their time and talents in a capacity that is convenient for them. Stay tuned!

Like Our NEW Alumni Facebook Page  

Mount Union alumni are invited to "like" us on Facebook, and stay connected as we transition to a new and exciting page!

M Club Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction
March 31

All Purple Raider fans are invited to participate in a great evening of fun at Skyland Pines, with all proceeds supporting Mount Union athletic programs. Only 200 raffle admission tickets are available, so call (330) 823-2030 today to purchase a ticket! Don't worry, the NCAA Final Four games will be on TV during the event.

Annual Student Art Exhibit 
The Annual Student Art Exhibit will be on display in the Crandall Art Gallery from March 12-31. An artist reception also will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 4 p.m.  

Music Events 

There are many music events planned on campus this spring. Check the website for more information.

The fifth annual SCHOLAR Day will be held on Tuesday, April 17 and will feature a full day of presentations showcasing academic excellence and scholarly research at Mount Union.

SCHOLAR Day, which stands for Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research, provides Mount Union students an opportunity to share their latest research projects and findings with faculty, staff, students, family, friends and community members. Launched in 2008, the continued success of this academic tradition is made possible through the generous support of George '58 and Sally (Shrake '59) Stradley of Hartville, OH.  

Raider Athletic Competition

• Women's Basketball Heading to NCAA Tournament. Mount Union is hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament this weekend - Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. Mount Union will take on LaRoche on Friday at 7 p.m.  
• Men's and Women's Indoor Track Last Chance Meet. The meet will be held at Mount Union this weekend - Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3.

Spring sports are in action! Cheer on the Purple Raiders at an away game near your hometown or stop by campus and watch a game! Check the athletic website for all athletic events.

In the News...

Mount Union Plans Events in Honor of Women's History Month 

Alumnus, Dentist gives back to Dowling Mentor Program

Dr. Ben Utterback '96 and his staff recently spent a morning volunteering their time and dental services to students in Mount Union's Dowling Mentor Program.

Endowed Lecture Series - Spring 2012 

All of these lectures are free and open to the community.   

U.S. Army War College

Wednesday, March 28
6 p.m., Mount Union Theatre

Each year, senior strategic leaders from the U.S. Army War College travel to a dozen college campuses to engage in discussion with the general public about issues regarding national security and the function of the U.S. military.

Dean and Professor of New Testament and Preaching at Wake Forest University School of Divinity

Friendship as a Christian Practice: Embodying Jesus' Love in an Anxious World

Thursday, March 29

10:30 a.m., Presser Recital Hall

Legacy Information Request

Purple Raiders Central - The official alumni site.

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