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Alumni Spotlight
Congratulations Para (Heropoulos '77) Jones
Para (Heropoulos '77) Jones, president of Stark State College, received the Greater Stark County Athena Leadership Award. She is a professional with more than 24 years experience in the community college setting, and she has more than proven her ability to help shape the lives of others through mentoring. Her innovative activities include endowing a scholarship program designed for working mothers. "Women are strong. They are 60 percent of our population, and I give thanks to Athena for helping women accomplish everything they wish to accomplish." (information courtesy of the Alliance Review)
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Ways to Get Involved:
Whether you're interested in helping current students, connecting with the University or meeting and working with fellow alumni, the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities has a place for you!
Alumni Association Committees
Assist the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities further its mission through one of the following committees: Access Alumni (Career), Admissions, Alumni Events, Awards and Nominations, Communications or Reunions. The Executive Board chairs each committee.
Alumni Clubs
Clubs are an excellent way for alumni to connect with each other locally through community service projects and socializing.
Exceptional Connections
Mount Union's web-based program to connect alumni with students, alumni and faculty for career mentoring.
LinkedIn Alumni Group
Web-based program for professionals to network.
M Club
The varsity letterwinner association supporting current athletic programs through fundraisers and social events.
Mount Union Women
Founded to support the education of women through fundraisers to provide scholarships and social outings.
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This program is currently experiencing a server issue. Mount Union's Department of Information Technology is aware of this issue, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as the issue is being resolved.
Any connections or registrations that you have attempted in the past few weeks have not been collected through the program. Please try again once the server is repaired.
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Memorabilia Request
Don't throw that piece of Mount Union history out! We welcome decent condition Mount Union memorabilia including Unonians and photos that you no longer have space for or found in a relatives attic. Mail items to the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities, 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, OH 44601.
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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 alumni@mountunion.edu.
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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!
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Have you checked out all things ALUMNI online at Purple Raiders Central? Stay connected with classmates, view upcoming events and so much more!
From the main website, click on the Alumni and Friends tab and then click on Purple Raiders Central located on the left side navigation bar.
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Keep us posted!We want to hear from you! Keep in touch with friends and stay current on what is happening on campus by updating your alumni information to ensure you receive newsletters, event mailings and the magazine.
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Making More Memories Forever Mount.  It's officially spring and the final stretch for the Class of 2013! The class is busy writing resumes, deciding what they're going to do after graduation, donating to their legacy (Senior Class Gift) and overall enjoying their last few weeks on campus. Do you remember those days? The overall excitement...the unknown ... starting a new life ... so many emotions! As campus is busy preparing for the upcoming Honors Convocation, SCHOLAR Day and Commencement, one thing remains the same for each class - opportunities! Mount Union is the doorway to the future and the students of today have had opportunities available to them throughout their experience, thanks in part to YOU!  Thank you alumni and friends for your continued support through your annual fund gift, which makes so much of a student's experience a reality. Thank you for cheering them on at an athletic contest or performance, supporting a Greek philanthropy or student organization, providing mentoring and career advice, volunteering and so much more. The Class of 2013 is now ready to join the Mount Union alumni family! Tiffany Hogya
Director of Alumni Relations and University Activities
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Be Bold ... Be Proud ... Be Generous  EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! As I type this message, I do so with complete sincerity. One way or another The Mount Union Fund benefits each and every one of our students. In the next few months be watching for notes, Facebook posts and emails encouraging you to Be Bold, Be Proud and Be Generous as you consider your 2013 gift to The Mount Union Fund. Give today! Liz Elizabeth C. Johnson Director of The Mount Union Fund
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Upcoming Events
Visit Purple Raiders Central for details on all things alumni plus more upcoming events.
Alumni Night with the Tampa Bay Lightning  April 117:30 p.m. Alumni and friends in the Tampa Bay area are invited to a night of fun when the Tampa Bay Lightning welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to town. Plus, everyone who attends will receive a Lightning 20th Anniversary hat. Check the website for more information and how to order tickets. Going Green with Color April 19 8 p.m., Jupiter Studios, 346 E. Main St., Alliance Four students from Mount Union will auction off their photographs to help inspire you to go green but with color! The funds raised will be going to Trees, Water & People. Following the auction, local bands will take the stage at 8 p.m.
National Day of Service
 April 20
The National Day of Service is an opportunity for Mount Union alumni and their families plus parents of current students across the country to come together to show their volunteer spirit!
Projects currently scheduled:
Contact the coordinator in the areas above to register to participate - we'll even provide a T-shirt! Are you interested in coordinating a project in your area? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities with the details at alumni@mountunion.edu and we'll send information to alumni in your area.
 April 23
The sixth annual SCHOLAR Day features a full day of presentations and poster sessions showcasing academic excellence and scholarly research at Mount Union. There are three sessions with three presentations per session. Approximately 40 amazing students are involved. We invite you to come to campus for one or all of the sessions. A lunch in offered for $6 in the tent behind Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center (known as the Academic Mall).
For more information and a schedule of presenters, visit the website.
Class of 1963 50th Class Reunion
May 10-11
Members of the Class of 1963 are invited back to campus to socialize, tell everyone what they've been doing for the past 50 years and tour campus. They are also invited to walk in the Commencement procession with the current graduting class. View the website for event details and a list of attendees - there's still time to register!
Recruit Cleveland Alumni Only Career Expo
 May 23
Whether you're looking to network or looking for a new career in finance, investment banking, marketing, technology, media, nonprofit or consulting, you will find all the best opportunities at Recruit Cleveland. MyWorkster pre-selects all the employers to only include the best companies and opportunities in the Cleveland area, and the event is exclusive to alumni from specific schools!
Contact the Office of Career Development to register at (330) 823-8685 or click here for more information.
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Athletic Events
 We invite you to come back to campus to cheer on a team or go to a game if traveling near you. Check the athletic website for more information. GO RAIDERS!
Athletic Camp Discounts
NEW THIS YEAR! The Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities is announcing a discount to children or grandchildren of alumni who attend a Raider athletic camp hosted by current coaches. Check the athletic website for detailed information and how to register. Volleyball, basketball, soccer and football have camps scheduled for this summer.
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Fine Arts
 Catch a musical or choral performance and the theatre production this upcoming spring. Check the website for specific dates and details.
Watch this interview of Kevin P. Kern, director of the musical Company and assistant professor of theatre, as he discusses what Company is all about.
Department of Theatre Musical "Company"
April 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.
April 7 at 2 p.m.
April 11-13 at 7:30 p.m.
To reserve tickets, contact the ticket office at
(330) 821-2565. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $9 for senior citizens.
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News
Mount Union Magazine - Issue I, 2013
You should have recently received a hard copy of Mount Union Magazine In Brief, but you can always read the magazine online. In this issue, you'll learn about our new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, growing programs on campus and Robert T. White donating an art collection to the University.
Mount Union Participates in NCAA Division III Week
The University of Mount Union will celebrate NCAA Division III Week from April 8-14, 2013. The Division III level is made up of 439 active member institutions and 43 voting conferences. Mount Union has been a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference, which encompasses other institutions such as Baldwin Wallace, Heidelberg, Marietta and Ohio Northern, since 1914. Division III schools compete under the principle that the academic performance of student-athletes should be consistent with the general student body.
Congratulations Rocky Laughlin '05!
Rocky was named the Federal League Wrestling Coach of the Year for 2013! He is the head wrestling coach at Jackson High School in Jackson, OH. At Mount Union, Rocky was the two-time Ohio Athletic Conference champion at 133 pounds in 2003 and 2005.
Raider Tank Participants Compete for Cash Prizes
 The University of Mount Union's entrepreneurship program held the Raider Tank contest on-campus. Based off of the hit ABC show Shark Tank, Raider Tank gave motivated entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business ideas or products to a panel of judges, fondly known as "sharks." All of the "sharks" were Mount Union graduates with entrepreneurial backgrounds.
Students travelled to Germany over Spring Break
"The purpose of the trip was to give students, especially those who are not German majors, an exposure to Germany and German culture that is different from what popular culture tends to portray," said Dr. Mark Himmelein, professor of German at Mount Union.
Students Serve in Dominican Republic
 So 12 students, two professors and a journalist walk into a foreign country. They're equipped with Spanish, vaccinations and sunscreen, but nothing can ever fully prepare you for what you'll get in a developing nation.
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