February 2015
 

The Mount Union Fund  


February is here and you know what that means, it's the month of love and Valentines. What better way to show your love for all things Mount Union than by making your gift to The Mount Union Fund today! To ensure the continued success of our students, faculty, staff and campus community, The Mount Union Fund must also successfully reach its goals year after year.
Show your love today by making your gift to The 2015 Mount Union Fund Campaign. Always keep in mind, every gift matters. 

 

Share the LOVE, every gift, every Raider, all the time.

 

Will you be our Valentine and give today?

 

Looking for a new career?

 

Greater Canton Collegiate Job & Internship Fair

 

Open to all majors

Tuesday, February 24  

2 - 4:30 p.m.

Kent State University - STARK CAMPUS

The University Center

6000 Frank Avenue, NW

North Canton, OH 44720

 

For more information, contact the Office of Career Development at (330) 823-8685.

 

Discounted Cleveland Cavs Tickets!  

 

This offer is exclusive for Mount Union and can only be purchased online using the individual promotion code below.  Support a Raider today and purchase your Cavs tickets through Mount Union student Kyle Toma!

 

Discounted tickets are available for the season with seats starting at $17 using code TOMAKJ! View game dates and order tickes online. If more than six tickets are needed, contact Kyle directly at [email protected].  

Austria Alumni European Trip    

 

 

Enjoy an amazing 14-day (May 12-25, 2015) European trip to Austria in conjunction with the Mount Union choir tour. Alumni, parents and friends are invited. Tour highlights include the exciting city of Prague and the charming country of Austria with visits to the Lake District, Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck.

 

Take advantage of an extension tour to Switzerland with visits to the charming towns of Lucerne and Grindelwald. Click here for more information and to view the itinerary. The Office of Alumni Engagement is currently taking reservations.

 

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.

 

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.

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. 

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

Making More Memories

Have the winter blues? There's always something to do with Mount Union! Take advantage of the discount through Mount Union for Kalahari Indoor Waterpark or Cleveland Cavs tickets. Attend an event to connect with alumni of all ages and interests (on-campus or through Mount Union Clubs). Invite alumni in your city to join you in a service project. Network with students and alumni for career mentoring or relocating to another city through Exceptional Connections. Make a gift to pay it forward and support the next generation. Attend an athletic event, choir, music or theatre performance. And the list goes on...

 

The Year of the Arts, celebrating the opening of the Richard F. and Sandra L. Giese Center for the Performing Arts, kicks off this month on February 19. View the spring schedule online and be sure to check if tickets are required.

 

The alumni website is a great resource for upcoming alumni events and opportunities as well as the main Mount Union website for all the latest news and announcements. New events are added throughout the year, so check back often!

 

Enjoy the New Year,

 

Tiffany Hogya
Director of Alumni Relations and University Activities

New to the Alumni Website - Obituary Listing 

An online listing of the members of the Mount Union family who we have lost during the year has been created to keep you up-to-date between magazines. The listing is categorized from October-September of the year, which corresponds with those celebrated at the Memorial Service during Alumni Weekend and Homecoming. There's also an interactive opportunity for you to post memories or share stories!

Downloadable Wallpapers 
Want to show your Mount Union pride on your electronic devices? You're in luck! The University of Mount Union's Office of Marketing will release a free, downloadable wallpaper each month. Download February's winter shot of Mount Union's Columbian Gates, which was captured by senior Ashley Sams of Alliance, Ohio.

Upcoming Events

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

 

February 10 - Wrestling Alumni Gathering

Alumni wrestlers are invited back to campus to socialize together at a reception beginning at 6 p.m. followed by attending the UMU vs. Heidelberg match at the MAAC. Contact Head Coach Schindel at [email protected].  

 

February 19 - Chicago Boyz and rePercussion

Opening night of the Year of the Arts features a performance by Chicago Boyz and rePercussion with special guest opener, Mount Union alumnus, Nick Mock '14. Tickets (free) are required by contacting (330) 821-2565 or email [email protected].


February 21, 2015 - Kalahari Indoor Waterpark 

Enjoy discounted room rates and waterpark passes through Mount Union. Make your reservations now to escape the winter blues! Check the website for details and contact Kalahari directly to make reservations. Deadline to book is January 22.  

 

February 26 - Columbus Alumni Club Gathering   

Join Mount Union alumni at Flip Side at Easton Station (3945 Easton Station) for happy hour from 5:30 until 7 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact Club Coordinator Megan Smuckler '09 at [email protected] 

 

March 21 - Sigma Nu Mike Hardy Basketball Marathon

Sigma Nu brothers, mark your calendar for the 30th anniversary of the Mike Hardy Basketball Marathon. The event will be held on Saturday, March 21 with events held in the afternoon and evening at the Chapter House and in the MAAC. For more information, contact Mark Himmelein at [email protected] or at (330) 829-8704.

 

March 28, 2015 - M Club Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction 

Tickets are on sale now! All Raider athletic fans are invited to support the current programs while enjoying an evening of fun. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a Silent Auction, Dinner at 7 p.m. and the Reverse Raffle at 8 p.m. Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold and you do not need to be present to win! $2,500 in prizes will be awarded.

 

Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (330) 823-2072 to purchase raffle tickets ($100 includes admission, dinner and raffle number) and dinner only guest tickets ($25 includes admission and dinner).

 

mates through email and a class Facebook group? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at [email protected] for all the details.
 

Alumni Weekend 2015 - Reunions!

Whether it's your milestone reunion year or not, all alumni are invited back to campus for a memorable Alumni Weekend. Mark your calendars for October 10 featuring reunions for grad years ending in 0 and 5 (1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015).  

 

Join Leigh Mainwaring '70, Taylor (Sassa '10) and Andy '10 Neimes and Ashley (Nagel '05) Otterbein who have already volunteered to be agents for their class! 

 

Were you a class officer or involved with the class? Interested in assisting us with your reunion by contacting former classmates through email and a class Facebook group? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at [email protected] for all the details.
 

News

More Than 400 Participate in Day of Service 

Volunteers paid tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as they painted, organized, cleaned, repaired and spread cheer to 26 local agencies. More than 400 University of Mount Union students, faculty and staff members, along with members of the Alliance area community, participated in the University's annual MLK Day of Service.
 
Constructing robots and fostering collaboration, Raider Robotics generates the University of Mount Union students' strengths within and beyond the engineering department.

Peoples Bank Undergraduate Business Case Competition 
Under the leadership of Dr. Patricia Matthews, Andrew Rothermel '15 (Rootstown, OH) and Mackenzie Shivers '16 (Salem, OH) competed in the Peoples Bank Undergraduate Business Case Competition this past weekend and won first place, bringing the prestigious trophy home to Mount Union! The Undergraduate Business Case Competition serves as an opportunity for students to invest time and effort competing with peers to provide a solution to a real world business scenario. Aside from the competition experience, participants also interact with business leaders in the financial services industry and receive immediate and valuable feedback on the results of their work. Congratulations Andrew, Mackenzie and Dr. Matthews! 
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