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July 4, 2007
Volume VII, Issue 12
Welcome {D}, to E-Connections, the Miami University Alumni Association E-newsletter, a monthly publication, now in its seventh year! Send your comments to alumni@muohio.edu.

Check out our new website
Recently we launched a new Alumni Association web page design. This design will be easier to read and navigate, and will feature additional information and more functionality. Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think. Please email your feedback and suggestions to alumni@muohio.edu

Lansells Give Back to Music and Miami
Col. Bob and Suellen Lansell may have no greater love than for each other and their family, but their love of music and Miami University has never been far behind.

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

WMUB wins five AP awards
Miami University's radio station WMUB, NPR@88.5, received five awards in the 2007 Ohio Associated Press competition. Winners were announced June 10 in Columbus.

Trustees keep in-state tuition within state max: Out-of-state students to pay six percent more
Miami University must wait until Ohio passes its 2007-2008 budget before knowing if it will hold tuition at last year's rate - as is currently proposed in House and Senate language - or if it may increase tuition slightly, also possible, based on a final version of the state's budget bill. Today (June 22) Miami trustees passed a resolution to confirm the school's tuition will be consistent with the state's budget. Trustees passed a 6 percent increase for out-of-state students.

Miami receives Getty Foundation Campus Heritage grant
Miami University has been awarded a $90,000 grant from the Getty Foundation to conduct a comprehensive survey of historic buildings, structures and designed landscapes on the Oxford campus.

Miami University's Cradle of Coaches mourns the loss of Terry Hoeppner
Members of the Miami University community, especially its athletic family, were saddened Tuesday morning to learn that Terry Hoeppner, a former head football coach at Miami University and the head coach at Indiana University since 2005, had passed away. The 59-year-old Hoeppner passed away early Tuesday, June 19, due to complications from brain cancer.

Ed2Go online courses
10% discount on all Ed2Go online courses!

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

Show your Miami pride by wearing the official "Miami University Class Ring"
starting at $199

Salmon River Rafting Adventure
We invite you to join us on an outdoor adventure down the Salmon River, where canyon walls carved over millions of years offer an amazing backdrop to one of the West's classic river adventures. Quiet pools separate numerous Class III rapids with names like "Lorna’s Lu-Lu" and "Bodacious Bounce". Our small group floats in rafts with experienced river guides while our more adventurous souls can navigate the rapids on their own in inflatable kayaks.
From $1,379.00 pp/dbl

Go to the Personal Vacation Club webpage to find out more about this and other trips that are currently available.
(dues-paying member benefit)

Miami University at Colorado Football Weekend
September 20-23, 2007
The RedHawks head west to the Rocky Mountain region to take on the University of Colorado Buffaloes and you can be there LIVE to watch all the excitement. When you travel on the Official Miami University Tour, you're traveling in style. Forget about all the hassle of arranging your own travel and take advantage of the excitement you'll experience when you travel with other RedHawks fans.

Register online today!
For more information call (800) 553-5527.

Miami's biggest party of the year was a great success. Another Reunion Weekend has ended, but the memories will last a lifetime. Alumni, family and friends enjoyed live bands, reunion college, fantastic weather and loads of fun.
View the Photo Album from Reunion Weekend 2007

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Alumni Online Services
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