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Volume IX; Issue 11
May 2013
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Mount Union Spotlight - Lee Miller
Congratulations to Lee Miller, SAE advisor, who received the North-American Inter-fraternity Conference's prestigious Alumni Award of Distinction.
The Alumni Award of Distinction recognizes the fraternity man who has given of his time, talents, and service to the betterment of the fraternity. The service can be given at the local, regional or national level.
NIC President and CEO, Pete Smithhisler, commended the award recipients and nominators saying, "This year, we are proud to honor these individuals and chapters for their accomplishments. These awards allow the NIC to recognize outstanding achievement and this year we were fortunate to have so many nominations of students, alumni and chapters exemplifying the true purpose of fraternity."
Lee, thank you for your involvement and contribution to Mount Union - we are so proud to call you a Raider! | |
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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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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. Mount Union has amazing alumni all across the country! In an effort to highlight those accomplishments and share them among Raiders, we are randomly selecting someone each month to feature in our Mount Union spotlight of Mount Union Matters. I encourage you to keep submitting Class Notes using the form online or send us an email at alumni@mountunion.edu with details of yourself or a graduate deserving recognition. You may be next month's feature!
 Recently, alumni and their families came together in the name of service for the Alumni Association's National Day of Service on April 20. We cannot thank the city coordinators enough for their time in organizing these projects - Mike Mendoza '96 in Cleveland, OH, Jared Shive '05 in Canton, OH, Tennille Jones-Lewis '99 in Youngstown, OH, Brittney Golden '99 in Pittsburgh, PA and Jenny (Hoffman '04) Shuster and Karie Greathouse-Shaffer '01 in Charlotte, NC - not to mention everyone who participated! What a wonderful day giving back to our communities and joining together as Raiders. Stay tuned for the date to start coordinating a project in your area next year!
Mark your calendars for October 26, 2013 to come home to campus for Homecoming and Alumni Weekend. GO RAIDERS!! Tiffany Hogya
Director of Alumni Relations and University Activities |
Raider Special  Jostens has created products for Raider fans to commemorate the 2012 NCAA Division III National Football Championship! This one-of-a-kind program features products including rings, charms, posters and more ranging from $12.50 and up. View items and purchase directly from Jostens. Jostens will be on campus during select 2013 football games for fans to view products.
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The Mount Union Fund As Commencement is drawing near, we can't help thinking of all high school seniors who will spend this summer dreaming and planning out their futures at Mount Union knowing they will have the financial aid needed to complete their undergraduate education, largely due to The Mount Union Fund. Do you know that 89% of The Mount Union Fund supports financial aid? Every dollar counts and collectively, your gifts make the difference for almost every student on our campus. Be Bold, Be Proud, Be Generous ... have you made your difference yet? Give today! Watch your email for a video next week from The Mount Union Fund! |
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Upcoming Events
Visit Purple Raiders Central for details on all things alumni plus more upcoming events. May 23 - Recruit Cleveland Alumni Only Career Expo  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. June 8 - National Wear Purple Day Show your Purple Pride and enjoy a day full of excitement at Cedar Point! The University of Mount Union will celebrate National Wear Purple Day with a "Paint the Point Purple!" event. Stay tuned for more details! July 13 - Annual M Club Golf Outing
 Tannenhauf Golf Course, Alliance $60 per person Alumni are invited to enjoy a day of golf with former teammates or your family and friends. Price includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch at the turn and a cookout dinner. There is a 9-hole option for those aged 70+ for $30. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at (330) 823-2030 or alumni@mountunion.edu to register. Please indicate any partners or foursome. An official registration form will be available online soon. August 3 - ATO Bash Save the Date! Say farewell to the ATO house with a pig roast, tours of their new house and reminiscing with friends. You won't want to miss it!  What is Alumni Weekend? It's an opportunity to come home to see first-hand what's going on around campus since you graduated, socialize with friends and former classmates, participate in the 30th annual Run-a-MUC, enjoy the Alumni Brunch (25th Reunion/Class of 1988 and legacy families are our special guests) and so much more! Bring the family - participate in the parade and enjoy a tent full of kid friendly activities.
View the full schedule of events online, and make plans to return to campus! |
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Athletic Events
 Spring sports are in their final stretch. GO RAIDERS! Check the athletic website for team statistics and sport schedules. We invite you to come back to campus to cheer on a team or go to a game if traveling near you.
Athletic Camp Discounts
New this year - the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities is announcing an athletic camp discount for children or grandchildren of alumni. Each year, several Raider athletic programs host athletic camps for children as fundraisers for their program. The alumni discount will be noted per camp on their registration form. Most camps are held during the summer, so check the athletic website for the schedule.
Attention Former Raider Football Players!
The football staff is compiling a database to send correspondence about what's going on with the program. If interested, please fill out the short questionnaire. |
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News
 ADPi Fundraiser
Roy Clunk '77 presents Greg Koman, PKT president, and Katie Dreger, ADPi president, with checks totaling $1,000 from a fundraiser held for two families of injured students! The fundraiser was held at Roy's Car Wash in Alliance, OH.
Dr. Robert Ekey named Great Teacher by Class of 2013
When Ekey first arrived on campus in 2009, he said, "My goal as a teacher is to encourage and enable students to achieve a mastery of physics and to spark their curiosity about its many amazing aspects."
Mount Union Students Present Research
 University of Mount Union students presented scholarly research at the University's sixth annual Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research (SCHOLAR) Day on Tuesday, April 23 on Mount Union's campus.
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