March 2014
Athletic Events

for team statistics, sport schedules and accomplishments as spring sports get underway. GO RAIDERS!

 

Men's indoor track and field (No. 5 ranked nationally) won its second straight and record 33rd Ohio Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field title at the OAC Championships.

 

Women's indoor track and field scored a conference record 219 points to win its third straight and fourth overall title at the Ohio Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.

 

Men's basketball locked up the Ohio Athletic Conference regular season title. It is the Purple Raiders' first conference title in 17 years (1996-97), 10th title in school history and second-ever 20-win season overall (20-4, 15-2 OAC).

 

Wrestling team (ranked No. 19 in the nation) finished second as a team with a pair of individual champions and three national qualifiers at the NCAA Mideast Regional.

AVI Cooking Classes

AVI (Food Service provider at Mount Union) is offering cooking classes for $25. Email Theresa Johnstin to register or call (330) 823-2687. Classes are offered March (Bake Shop) and April (Sushi for Starters).

 

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 Engagement has a place for you!

 

Alumni Association Committees

Help the Office of Alumni Engagement 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 socializingView the website to see if a club is organized in your area and view upcoming events. Contact Office of Alumni Engagement at [email protected] if interested in coordinating a Club in your area.

 

Exceptional Connections 

Mount Union's web-based program to connect alumni with students, other alumni and faculty for career mentoring (advice, shadowing, internships, classroom and more). Assist us in supporting current students develop their career dreams as well as alumni looking to change careers or relocate to new areas.

 

LinkedIn Mount Union Alumni Group

Widely recognized web-based program for professionals to network.

 

M Club

The varsity letter winner 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.

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 Engagement, 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, OH 44601.


 
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 Engagement contacts your children. We can't wait to share the advantages of coming to mom and/or dad's alma mater!

Official Alumni Website
Have you checked out all things ALUMNI online on the Alumni Website? Stay connected with classmates through access to the Alumni Directory, view upcoming events and so much more!

From the main website, click on the Alumni and Friends tab and then click Official Alumni Website located on the left side navigation bar.

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   

lake As the time change is upon us this weekend, we are reminded that spring is right around the corner (hopefully), and it can't arrive soon enough! All the inches of snow that have been blanketing campus are indeed pretty, but warmer temperatures (even the 30s), spring flowers and seeing students hanging out around campus will be a welcomed sight!

 

Do you remember when spring arrived while you were a student? It's an opportunity to be outside; play sand volleyball, ball or Frisbee in the Quad; lay out with friends to catch some sun or even socialize ... outside. Send us a message at [email protected] to let us know about your fondest memory!

 

There are plenty of activities taking place on campus this spring such as SCHOLAR Day, which you are welcome to attend. View the Mount Union website for a complete list of campus events plus visit the alumni website for upcoming alumni events, some of which are listed below.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Tiffany Hogya
Director of Alumni Relations and University Activities

The Mount Union Fund - Message from Senior Class President Kyle Dreger
April 12 - Mount Union's National Day of Service 

Mount Union is sponsoring a National Day of Service on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Alumni across the country are encouraged to organize a project in their geographic area that best fits the needs of their community or participate in an already organized project. Alumni, family, friends and parents are invited to participate.

 

Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement if interested in coordinating a project or registering for a current project.

Alliance, OH - YWCA Clothing Drive

Charlotte, NC - Habitat for Humanity

Cleveland, OH - Beechbrook

Pittsburgh, PA - Beverly's Birthdays

Tampa, FL - Keep Tampa Beautiful

Youngstown, OH - Details coming soon...

Upcoming Events 

Visit the Mount Union Alumni website for details on all things alumni including more upcoming events.

 

March 11 - Schooler Lecture 

Tina Brown, former editor-in-chief of Newsweek, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Tatler and The Daily Beast, will present the 2014 Schooler Lecture on March 11 at 8 p.m. in the Timken Gymnasium of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex on Mount Union's campus. The evening will consist of a moderated discussion with Brown led by Fox 8 News anchor and Mount Union alumna Stefani Schaefer '93.

  

March 13 - U.S. Army War College

Members of the U.S. Army War College, through the Eisenhower Series College Program, will lead a discussion at 5:30 p.m. on March 13 in the East Room of the Hoover-Price Campus Center. RSVP is required.

 

March 22 - M Club Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction 

All Raider athletic fans are invited to participate in an evening of fun at Skyland Pines in Canton. You do not need to be present to win! Currently accepting auction donations. Proceeds benefit current Raider athletic programs.

 

April 24 - Recruit Cleveland 201

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Veale Center, 2138 Adelbert Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Whether you're looking to network or find a new career in finance, investment banking, marketing, technology, media, nonprofit, consulting and more, 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 area. Register and view more information. Contact the Office of Career Development at (330) 823-8685 with questions.

 

May 9 - 50th Class Reunion
Members of the Class of 1964 are invited back to campus to celebrate 50 years after graduation from Mount Union and reconnect with each other. Check the website for the complete schedule.

May 11-17 - Choir Tour 

Enjoy a beautiful concert performed by the talented Mount Union choir at various churches in NY, MA, NJ, CT and PA! Check the website for specific locations and additional details coming soon.

News

  

Mount Union Students Begin Taking Nursing Classes
Mount Union welcomed its first class of nursing students into its direct-entry BSN program this fall. Nursing students at the University will complete roughly 20% more clinical hours than most nursing programs in Northeast Ohio. In fact, students will complete approximately 1,200 clinical hours through rotations in a variety of clinical specialty settings and clinical areas in their sophomore year. In addition, students benefit from a new science facility with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms.

Mount Announces Investment Alliance Scholarship
In an effort to battle "brain drain" in the area and keep Alliance's best and brightest in the city, Dr. Richard F. Giese, president of the University of Mount Union, announced a new scholarship initiative, Investment Alliance. Initiated in cooperation with the Alliance City Schools, the scholarship program will result in Mount Union awarding full-tuition scholarships to high-caliber Alliance High School graduates. 

 

National Football Foundation Honors Mount Union 

Mount Union head football coach Vince Kehres along with quarterback Kevin Burke (Westlake/Lakewood St. Edward) and safety Mike Maier (Twinsburg/Twinsburg) were honored at the 26th Northeastern Ohio chapter of the National Football Foundation banquet.

 

Raider Relief plans March Makeover 

Members of Raider Relief, a philanthropic student organization, have announced plans for their third March Makeover. The project will challenge dozens of student volunteers to transform an Alliance area home in a single weekend using donated materials. The event will take place on the weekend of March 29, 2014.

 

Where would you find a music star in the making on a Friday night? Most likely at a gig; so grab a hot cup of coffee, a white chocolate raspberry muffin and a front row seat to hear the natural vocals and acoustic guitar of senior Nick Mock of Newton Falls, OH. English student by day, singer-songwriter by night, passionate artist 24/7; his talent and determination promise to take him far in his future career.
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