Alma College Update: June 2013

Office of Alumni Engagement

Greetings!

Welcome to Summer!

We hope that you are enjoying the same type of slow-down that we are: there is still much work to be done, but it happens at a different pace and - with the added bonus of our new screen door at the alumni house - more fresh air seems to give us a fresh perspective on life! Stop by and say "hi" if you happen to be traveling through Alma this summer.

We are especially in a period of renewal and fresh starts in the alumni office as we use some of this time to evaluate our office procedures and make space in preparation for a third staff member, our Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. We hope to be able to introduce you to this person soon, so stay tuned!

Go Scots!

Lou Ecken '95

Director of Alumni Engagement

For information on these and other events,

please 'like' the Alumni Association Fanpage on facebook or check out the campus calendar at this link: http://events.alma.edu/

(Alma College) Scots in Scotland!

Our first international alumni and friends trip has returned from a quick ten days in Scotland. Here are some photos from the trip:

Our full group at Scottish Parliament with Professor Britt Cartrite!

Board members Dave Campbell '75 and Dave Hubbard '60 enjoy the Scottish scenery!

Scottish Castles!

Interested in being a member of the

Alma College Alumni Board?

Click HERE for an application now!

(The alumni board will vote on new members at the September meeting)

Wishing you a safe 4th of July!

Are you making plans for Homecoming 2013?

Sweet Home, Alma College
October 4-6, 2013
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Watch your mail for our Homecoming teaser in July -
and check the website for our full listing of events:

www.alma.edu/alumni/homecoming

Alma College Office

of Alumni Engagement

614 W. Superior St.

Alma, MI 48801-1599

(989) 463-7245

alumnihouse@alma.edu

In this issue

New Campus Art!

Next time you're on campus, check out the beautiful tiles on the Eddy Music Building created by Professor Carrie Parks-Kirby!

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Upcoming Events

7/2 Tartan Tuesday, Ferndale

7/19 Ann Arbor Street Art Fair gathering

7/24 Lugnuts Suite, Lansing (limited tickets - please rsvp early!)

7/29 Central Michigan Summer Sendoff Picnic, Alma

7/30 Northern Michigan Summer Sendoff Picnic, Traverse City

8/1 Metro Detroit Summer Sendoff Picnic, Troy

8/4 Chicago Summer Sendoff Picnic

8/5 West Michigan Summer Sendoff Picnic, Grand Rapids

8/6 Midland Summer Sendoff Picnic, Midland

8/6 Tartan Tuesday, Detroit, Chicago

8/8 Lansing Summer Sendoff Picnic, Lansing

8/14 Picnic/parade at the Cheeseburger Fest., Caseville

8/20 Tigers Game, Detroit

9/19 Art Prize Reception, Grand Rapids

October 4-6, 2013

Homecoming:

Sweet Home Alma College

Admissions Update

Greetings - we hope you're enjoying this beautiful summer!

We have reached our 400 mark and will work with families throughout the summer to bring in another strong class.

Junior interest has picked up with many visitors coming to campus during the week as well as on weekends for our small Explore Alma events. We are confident these efforts with juniors (and even sophomores) will pay off in the year ahead and beyond.

As always, please refer students you think are a good fit by completing the online form (link below):

REFER A STUDENT NOW!

Jessie DeHaan '07

Sr. Asst. Dir. of Admissions

Athletics News:

www.GoAlmaScots.com

Join us for summer fundraisers for various sports - all are welcome!

6/29 - Volleyball golf outing (Mackinac Island)

Click HERE for information.

8/4 - Football golf outing (Alma)

Career Corner

Congratulations again to our most recent Alma College alumni! By now, we hope you are starting your new job or preparing for graduate school. If you are still searching for your next opportunity, please contact Laurie in the Center for Student Opportunity (CSO). She can help with resume review, networking advice, job search resources and more! Also check the Alma College Career Planning Facebook page for announcements and opportunities.

In fact, ALL ALUMNI are welcome to seek career assistance from the CSO. Contact Laurie to learn more, or to discuss the many ways established alumni can help new grads succeed.

Laurie DeYoung '04

Asst. Director, Career Services

deyoung@alma.edu

989.463.7248

LAST CHANCE!

The 2012-2013 fiscal year ends Sunday night. Give your gift now if you haven't already been counted!

Every Gift Counts, Every Gift Helps,
Every Gift Matters

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