Mount Union Stadium 100th Celebration
Mount Union, in conjunction with the Alliance High School, is celebrating the 100th year of the stadium with a rededication and placement of an Ohio Historical Marker on September 27, which is also Family Day on campus. Join the campus community for a dedication ceremony, $5 cookout prior to the football game, tours of the Dom Capers Press Box plus three local bands - John Hampu Band, Jimmy and the Soulblazers and the Ohio Weather Band. Be part of the celebration!
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Admissions Summer Snapshot for Prospective Students
Do you have a prospective college student at home? Join the Office of Admission for a Mount Union summer snapshot on August 7. For more information about the event and to register, visit the website.
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Mount Union News
Lindsay Janice named DAAD Young Ambassador
Mount Union senior Lindsay Janice, a German minor of Aurora, Ohio, has been selected by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) as one of 30 DAAD Young Ambassadors to promote study and research in Germany. Read more.
Vendors Needed for 50th Annual ArtFest
The University of Mount Union and Alliance Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 50th Annual ArtFest on Saturday, September 27 at Mount Union. This year, ArtFest will return to its historical location by the Campus Lakes. Interested in being a vendor? Learn more online.
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Memorabilia Request
Don't throw that out! We welcome Mount Union memorabilia including Unonians and photos that you no longer have space for or found in a relatives attic. Mail items to the Alumni Office, 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
See ways the Office of Alumni Engagement contacts your children.
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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.
Like our Alumni Facebook Page and Follow us on Twitter!
Mount Union alumni are invited to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
     
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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 Engagement has a place for you!
For more information on how to get involved, click here.
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Making More Memories -
Forever Mount
 Alumni represent Mount Union all over the world and we want to hear from you!
Email us, or post on our Facebook page, a photo of you in your Raider gear at your favorite place in town (downtown, your workplace or house, etc.). Showcase how you represent Mount Union in your own city and we'll post the photos online. Plus, you'll be entered into a drawing to receive an I love Mount Union T-shirt!
Plus, be sure to check out our new 12 cities in 12 months feature in Mount Union Matters and on Facebook. 16,000 alumni strong and counting!
It's a great time to be a Purple Raider,
Tiffany Hogya
Director of Alumni Relations and University Activities
Mark your calendar for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming on October 18!
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Join us for Mount Union's Summer of Fun
August 6 - West Side Market Bus Trip  Enjoy a bus trip to the Cleveland West Side Market District with the area food writers Saimi Bergmann and Jennifer Mastroianni. The tour kicks off with shopping at the famous West Side Market (you're encouraged to bring your cooler), followed by nine exciting stops throughout this bustling, trendy neighborhood. We'll graze all day, plus enjoy two mini meals at an award-winning restaurant, and the recently-named best brewpub in Cleveland. Reservations are required. Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (330) 823-2030. Cost is $73.48 per person. August 9 - Family Fun Fest  Calling all families to join us on-campus for our first Family Fun Fest from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., complete with family friendly games, a bounce house, caricatures, ice cream truck, food, music and more. Always wondered what that tree or plant is while walking on campus? Members of Mount Union's grounds crew will be on-hand for a horticulture tour. Plus, extend your day by visiting the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center just south of campus. There are plenty of options for family fun. Check the website for more details. August 23 - Freshmen Move-In Day Join us during move-in day to welcome students to campus, provide directions and pass out water and cookies (no lifting required!) from 9-11 a.m. Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@mountunion.edu to volunteer. Don't forget to wear your favorite purple shirt! August 28 - Gervasi Vineyard Event  Alumni, parents and friends are cordially invited to join Mount Union for an evening of food and socializing to kick off the new academic year at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, OH. RSVP requested - limited to one guest. Check the website for event details and how to register. September 14 - Pittsburgh Pirates Game and Alumni Club Event  Enjoy an afternoon with your family, alongside fellow alumni and friends, at a Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Chicago Cubs game! Discounted game tickets are available - contact Jeremy Azcue at (412) 325-4919. Attending the game or not, join us from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for appetizers at McFadden's (211 North Shore Dr.), plus take advantage of Kids Day at PNC Park. Check the website for more information on how to order tickets. Cedar Point Discount  Alumni, parents, faculty/staff and students are invited to enjoy a good-any-day discount on tickets to Cedar Point amusement park for the 2014 season. Click the link to purchase tickets directly from Cedar Point and for pricing information. NOTE: The Office of Alumni Engagement is not taking orders, nor has any tickets. |
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2014
October 18
Planning is well underway for your arrival on campus! Contact your friends and invite them to meet you for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2014 - an opportunity to bring Mount Union classmates back together to celebrate memories and create new ones. Bring the family too and be part of the parade and MUcaw's birthday celebration. Check the website for the entire schedule of events.
Class of 1989 - It's Your 25th Reunion!
What a wonderful opportunity to return home to campus. The landscape has changed, but the traditions and memories are the same. A special reunion reception is taking place just for you on Friday, October 17. Watch your mailbox for all the details.
Join the Class of 1989 Facebook group and keep up on the conversations. Contact Class Agent Bob Kerr at rakerr36@gmail.com if interested in serving on the planning committee. Did you know he lives in D.C. and is an executive on the Alumni Association?
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Alumni Spotlight 
12 Cities in 12 Months:
featuring Washington D.C.
Have you ever been somewhere wearing a Mount Union hat or shirt and someone approached you - they too are an alum, know someone who attended Mount Union or have heard about the institution? We are thrilled to hear stories of Raiders representing Mount Union all across the world, which lead us to this new feature!
Assist us in kicking off 12 Cities in 12 Months, where we will highlight cities and alumni around the country. We're starting off August in our nations capital - Washington D.C.!
Meet Sarah (Freeman'05) Herrmann 
Sarah, a 2005 graduate who majored in media studies and writing, is actively involved with our Mount Union Club of D.C. She currently is the digital communications manager at the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC).
ABMC is a small agency of the federal government tasked with managing all of America's overseas cemeteries and memorials that honor the fallen, with most of our sites being tied to World War I and World War II. In fact, more than 200,000 Americans are buried or memorialized overseas from these conflicts.
This year marked the 70th anniversary of the allied landings along the Normandy Coast during World War II. This unprecedented amphibious assault lead to the liberation of France and ultimately the continent of Europe. Normandy American Cemetery, which overlooks Omaha Beach, is the final resting place of more than 9,000 Americans that lost their lives in the Normandy Campaign.
On June 6, 2014, more than 12,000 attendees, including hundreds of WWII vets, gathered at the cemetery to commemorate this event that changed world history. Sarah was there to support the event and to provide live digital coverage via social media channels and ABMC's website so users were able to follow along. Through this experience, she had the opportunity to meet and talk with many WWII veterans and was continually struck by the extreme humbleness and graciousness of every veteran. When thanked for their service, most of their responses were very similar, "We had a job to do and we did it. We aren't heroes. We were just young men serving our country." Even though these men were in their late 80s or 90s, the pain in their faces was still very real. Their friends, their comrades in arms, are buried at Normandy American Cemetery and they still walked with heaviness in their hearts from these losses.
What an interesting career Sarah has! We encourage you to tell your story. Post on our Facebook page or send us an email at alumni@mountunion.edu to let us know what you are doing after your days at Mount Union!
Next month's featured city is Pittsburgh, PA. Do you live there? What do you want alumni to know about the city you call home?
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