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October 3, 2007
Volume VIII, Issue 3
Welcome {D}, to E-Connections, the Miami University Alumni Association E-newsletter, a monthly publication, now in its eighth year! Send your comments to alumni@muohio.edu.

Miami Homecoming: It's Tradition!

Homecoming 2007 is just around the corner. I hope you are making plans to be in Oxford October 12 - 14 for all the excitement and beauty of Miami on a fall weekend. If you're tempted but have not made up your mind, perhaps our E-greeting can help you commit! For a full schedule of Homecoming activities visit the Alumni Athletic Events webpage.

Special congratulations to all of this year's Alumni Association Awards recipients:
Effective Educator - Dr. Tom Romano '71
Gambee Young Alumni Award - Melissa Hagen Klug '97, Jim '98 & Shannon '98 Ortbals
Dave Roberts Service Award - John Skillings '71
A.K. Morris Award - Robert Vogel
John E. Dolibois Award - James Henderson '61, Mary Heston Holtz '48
Honorary Lifetime Membership Award - Dan Stanton
Distinguished Achievement Award - Roger Howe '57

If you would like to attend the Awards Dinner, please click here for registration information.

Ray Mock '82
Executive Director
Miami University Alumni Association

Lynda Kerzic Given `77 is the product of an American Dream.
That dream took root more than 100 years ago in her Slovenian immigrant grandparents, who arrived in the United States in the late 1800s to mine coal and raise their families in rural West Virginia.

Planned Gift Establishes Parseghian-Pont-Kurz Football Scholarship Endowment
Cornelia Polasky-Holt spent just under 10 years of her life as an employee of Miami University, but the relationships she built and memories she made during her days in Oxford have lasted a lifetime.

Giving Tribute newsletter
Read stories about the progress of the campaign and how alumni and friends are making a difference.

In this issue:
Campaign Update - Totals continue to climb
O'Tooles Invest in Miami Faculty - Faculty support a top priority
Construction Update - Earth moving at new business school
Football Scholarship Honors Miami Legends- Holt gift endows scholarship

GIVE ONLINE
Do you feel passionate about a program or department at Miami? Maybe you're celebrating a reunion this year...or would like to strengthen the arts or Miami's sports programs. Here's your chance to support the University with a tax-deductible gift. All contributions are important and are appreciated. Simply click here to make your gift to Miami today.

Do you work for a matching gift company? If so, the value of your gift may be doubled or tripled. Click here to see if your company will match your contribution

Annual Address praises progress, affirms goals
Miami University President David C. Hodge in his second President's Annual Address Thursday, Sept. 6, highlighted some of the year's accomplishments by students, faculty, staff and student-athletes, then asked all those groups to contribute to strategic goals to help Miami accomplish becoming a fully "Engaged University."
Podcast available here!

John Keegan, Robert Johnson honored for service to Miami
The Distinguished Service Award, given to members of the Miami University faculty or staff who have made a significant impact on the life and mission of the university, has been awarded to John "Jack" Keegan, greenhouse manager and instructor in botany, and Robert C. Johnson, professor emeritus of English.

Miami University 2009 Bicentennial Edition of "Alumni: Today"
The Miami University Alumni Association is pleased to announce that work has begun on the Bicentennial edition of "Alumni: Today," a comprehensive reference of more than 180,000 Miami alumni worldwide.

Take Advantage of Great Ticketdeals
You now have access to special discounts on a variety of Ticketmaster events including sports, concerts, theatre, family, and more! Visit the "Ticketdeals" page to find discounted tickets to events in your area. New offers are added regularly so check back.

Special e-greeting message from your Miami University Alumni Association. Your connection to Miami!

Celebrate Miami tradition with exquisite wines from the Miami University Alumni Association Wine Program!

Paddling the Sea of Cortez: Sea Kayaking in Baja

Our sea kayaking adventure in Baja, Mexico offers paddling in one of the most spectacular locations on Earth. Stunning coastline, secluded islands, a wide variety of avian and marine life, and great paddling conditions make this a remarkable adventure vacation. We spend six days on a guided self-supported sea kayaking expedition, visiting several uninhabited islands and navigating along Baja's rugged coastline. Five nights are spent camping on white sand beaches and enjoying delicious local cuisine. Snorkeling and hiking opportunities abound throughout the trip, as do chances to enjoy Baja's amazing sunsets.
From $1,499.00
VirtuoValue Discount: 15%
VirtuoValue Price $1,274.15 pp/dbl

Dues-paying members, enter the Personal Vacation Club contest to win a free trip for two!
Be sure to go online and sign up. Just click on the "login to enter" button at the bottom right of the page and then the "enter contest" button.
Go to the Personal Vacation Club webpage to find out more about this and other trips that are currently available.
(dues-paying member benefit)

Join Miami Alumni and Fans for the exciting Homecoming events
October 12-14, 2007
Visit the Alumni Athletic Events webpage for more information.

Are you missing out on Miami News? Update your profile today!

Alumni Online Services
The alumni association website offers many online services for alumni. Be sure to check out the Alumni Services section for directory information, fun stuff, and more!

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