Volume VIX

Issue 4    

Exceptional Connections Corner

"Connecting with alumni in D.C. and then meeting up with them while I was there for an internship was a great experience. They were able to give me insight about the city which was great because I am considering moving there once I graduate. I also loved hearing about their experience when they attended Mount and how much it meant to them. All the alumni I met were willing to help me with anything during my summer in D.C." 
Zach McMurray '13

There are eager students ready to connect with you ... do you have time to join the family network of Raiders helping Raiders? Students are looking to connect with alumni for career mentoring, networking, graduate school advice or to make a connection to ask questions as they figure out their career path. We ask that you take a few minutes to register to become a resource for our students. Details about the program are online.

 

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!


Musical Notes

Check the Musical Notes calendar to see all of the upcoming music events.


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! Contact our office at [email protected].

 

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 Cental 

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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Making More Memories - Forever Mount

Are you ready for some football? And how about some volleyball and soccer? Or maybe a cross country meet? Or maybe you would enjoy a few musical performances, lectures or a theatre production? Whatever your preference-add it all up and you have the makings of fall....Purple Raider style. Our teams, our student performers, our MOUNT continues to impress, to succeed and to move into the future. Feel the PURPLE PRIDE...'cause we are all Purple Raiders. Alumni, parents, families and friends, come back and support (or stay connected through the website) all the good people and events taking place this fall.

 

Speaking of good people, you read in last month's issue that the office of Alumni Relations and The Mount Union Fund have become one, a marriage that makes sense on so many levels. We are so pleased to be working together toward our common goals in both offices. That being said, I am very pleased to announce that Tiffany Hogya has been promoted and named director of alumni relations and university activities and Katie Jones has also been promoted to assistant director of the Mount Union fund and alumni relations. Please join me in congratulating them both on their appointments. We are all very excited �- and hope to see or hear from you soon.

 

GO RAIDERS!

 

All the best,

Anne (Zimmer '95) Graffice
Executive Director of Alumni Relations and The Mount Union Fund

Raider Summer Special
The Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities' "feet on the street reporters" Chase and Dieuseul have another important message for you.

 

Upcoming Events 

Visit Purple Raiders Central for details on all things alumni.      

 

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.

News 

 

Mount Union Ranked by Washington Monthly 

Washington Monthly has ranked the University of Mount Union among the top 100 baccalaureate colleges and universities in the nation in its 2012 rankings. Mount Union is ranked 60th among the 352 institutions that Washington Monthly included in the category.

 

Dewald Dinner Highlights Academic Excellence 

The 32nd annual Dewald Honors Dinner and Program was held on Tuesday, September 18 to recognize high academic achievement among University of Mount Union students during the 2011-2012 Academic Year and award three academic awards.

 

Mount Union Nursing Program Approved
The University of Mount Union recently received word that its nursing program, which will begin in August 2013, has officially been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing, the Ohio Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission. 

 

Four New Regula Scholars Inducted
For students who have a passion for public service, want to promote community engagement and develop partnerships through service-learning experiences, the Ralph and Mary Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement is the perfect fit.

 

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