Upcoming Events
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Faculty Art Exhibit
October 1 - 30, 2012
Crandall Art Gallery
While on campus, stop by the art gallery and enjoy the work of current faculty. A reception is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 during Alumni Weekend and Homecoming. For more information, contact gallery director Margo Miller at [email protected].
Theatre Production: Almost, Maine
October 4-6 at 8 p.m. and October 7 at 2 p.m.
Rodman Playhouse
Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy, takes place in a remote, mythical town called Almost, Maine during winter. The production showcases how the residents experience broken hearts and unexpected love on a cold, starry night.
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2012
Saturday, October 13
Now is the time to plan a return trip home for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming next weekend! Campus is buzzing with excitement - view the entire schedule of events for all of the activities scheduled! Registration is available online or by calling (330) 823-2030.
Congratulations to this year's Alumni Award winners who will be recognized during the Alumni Brunch.
- William Schumacher III '82 (Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award)
- Pamela (Snode '73) Boone (Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award)
- Rodney Peterson (McKinley Service Award)
For reservations to the event, contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at (330) 823-2030 or use the online form. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Game day purple is appropriate!
For generations, the opportunity to experience Mount Union as a student has been made possible through the generosity of those who came before us. As you reflect on your memories, please take this opportunity to make a gift to The Mount Union Fund and/or in honor of your reunion year(s) and the memories you cherish. Come back/Give back...Forever Mount
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Each year, Mount Union honors a select group of former student-athletes, coaches and athletic supporters with induction into the M Club Hall of Fame.
From the nominations submitted, this year M Club is proud to induct eight deserving athletes into the Hall of Fame:
- Terry Booth '71 (track)
- Mike Garn '91 (football)
- Matt Johnson '96 (football)
- Jenifer (Burkey '94) Kiernan (soccer)
- Marcus Lambdin '97 (wrestling)
- Brian Malloy '97 (westling)
- Josh Weber '97 (football)
- Jason Weigand '97 (wrestling)
Award of Excellence inductees include:
- Bob Berrodin '62 (football)
- Ron Walter '74 (soccer, baseball)
The Hall of Fame ceremony is open to everyone and the cost is $10 per person. The event is Saturday, October 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Alliance Country Club. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at [email protected] or call (330) 823-2030 to make a reservation.
The inductees will also be recognized during halftime of the 1:30 p.m. football game versus Wilmington. For game tickets, contact the Athletic Office ticket line at (330) 829-4100.
Chicago Alumni Gathering and Show
November 29, 2012 You Never Can Tell
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Join alumni, parents and friends at John Barleycorns restaurant from 5-7 p.m. before heading to the show at 7:30 p.m. The play is being directed by alumnus Shawn Douglass '87 and includes retired Mount Union Professor of Theatre Dr. Doug Hendel. Cost for the pre-show and show is $25 per person. Make reservations online or contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at (330) 823-2030.
Alumni Gatherings
Former Purple Raiders are encouraged to come back to campus to participate in an alumni game or gathering on the following dates.
Men's and Women's Swimming
Saturday, October 13
Alumni swimmers and their families are invited back to compete in a meet followed by a cookout on the South Llawn in front of Chapman Hall. Contact Head Coach Eric Mojock at (330) 823-4666 or [email protected] to register.
Volleyball
Saturday, October 13
Alumni volleyball players are invited back to play a game with the JV squad at 10 a.m., enjoy refreshments and campus and then stay to watch the varsity game at 4 p.m. Contact Head Coach Leigh Ann Swartz at (330) 829-8210 or [email protected] to register.
Baseball
Sunday, October 14
Alumni vs. Alumni - no pressure game with lots of fun! Come back at 1 p.m. to play one inning, the whole game or assist in other capacities followed by a cookout. For more information and to register, contact Head Coach Hesse at (330) 823-4878 or [email protected].
Soccer
Saturday, October 20
The women's soccer alumni game is at 10 a.m. and participants are invited to stay and cheer on the varsity game at 1 p.m. Contact Head Coach Kelley Clark to register at [email protected].
Men's soccer alumni are invited to watch the varsity game at 3 p.m. and then participate in an alumni game following. Contact Head Coach John Witkowski to register at [email protected].
Women's Basketball
Saturday, January 26
Alumni basketball players are invited back to campus to play a game with the JV squad at 11 a.m. and then stay to watch the varsity game at 2 p.m. Contact Head Coach Suzy (Venet '98) Pietz at [email protected]
to register.
Lecture Series
Lectures are free and open to the public.
Faculty Lecture
Wednesday, October 17 at 6 p.m.
Tolerton Hood 100
Featuring Dr. Tamara Daily, professor of psychology and dean of the division of social sciences
The Other CSI Effect
Gordon Heffern Lecture in Business Ethics
Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Presser Recital Hall
Featuring Frank Casey, financial expert
Lessons from the Bernie Madoff Fraud
Athletic Events
Fall sports are mid-season and performing well! Check the athletic website for team previews and athletic schedules. We invite you to come back to campus to cheer on a team or go to a game if the team is traveling near you.
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