Mount Union Matters

Volume VIII

Issue 10

It launched! Have you checked out Exceptional Connections yet? The program is ready for alumni to join! You can register now and allow current students to contact you via email, phone or whatever means is convenient for you to make a connection. Students may want to connect for career advice, relocation information or just to make a connection during a summer internship. We ask that you take a few minutes to register to become a resource for our students.

This online program is a joint effort between the offices of Alumni Relations and University Activities and Career Development. The initial launch is currently underway and is directed towards compiling the alumni portion of the database before students start registering this fall.

Consider joining today!

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!

Check out all things ALUMNI online at Purple Raiders 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.

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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Mount Union alumni are invited to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Making More Memories - Forever Mount

Summer is in full swing, and as you are hopefully enjoying your travels and down time, I hope you will remember to put Saturday, October 13 on your calendars and plan to return home for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2012. We have a full schedule of activities planned, so call that classmate you haven't talked to in a while, send an email to a former roommate, sorority sister or fraternity brother and plan to come back to make more memories. We are all Forever Mount.

Best,

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 Mount Union family.

This month, we feature Dr. Jim Thoma, associate academic dean of the University and professor of human performance and sport business. View the podcast.

Raider Summer Special

Classes may be over, but there is still a lot of activity on campus over the summer ranging from athletic summer camps to preview for incoming freshman to departments preparing for the fall. View the video to hear from a few students.

Read more about summer projects at Mount Union.

Upcoming Events

Visit Purple Raiders Central for details on all things alumni.

Raider Summer Series

Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26

Lakeside

Thursday, August 2

Mavis Winkle's Independence

Thursday, August 30

Gervasi Vineyards

North Canton

RSVP requested
Alumni, parents and friends are invited to drop by for a casual visit with fellow local Raiders. Appetizers will be provided. View Purple Raiders Central for more information.

Football Fan Bus Trip

Friday, August 31 - Saturday, September 1

Let us do the driving to Franklin, IN to cheer on the Raiders at their season opener at Franklin College. The bus departs at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 31 and returns following the game on Saturday, September 1. View the website for more information. Reserve your seat by August 24.

Alumni Club of New York Event

Thursday, September 20

Alumni, parents and friends are invited to join the University for dinner and socializing at The Next Door Bar and Grill in Pittsford, NY.

Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2012

Saturday, October 13

Make plans with family and friends to come back to campus for all the festivities on Saturday, October 13. View the entire schedule of events online. Forever Mount.

This year features several athletic alumni gatherings including swimming, volleyball and baseball plus reunions for the choir, sociology, criminal justice and communication majors (including alumni involved with The Dynamo, Studio M and WRMU). For more information and to register, visit Purple Raiders Central.

Online registration is now available for the 29th annual Run-A-MUC, alumni brunch featuring legacy families and alumni award winners and milestone reunions ending in 2s and 7s. Contact the Office of Athletics at (330) 829-4100 for football game tickets.

Calling All Authors!

Published Mount Union grads are invited to participate in a special book signing held during Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2012. If you are interested in participating, contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at alumni@mountunion.edu with details including title of book, publisher and whether you are bringing books.

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