WHAT'S NEW AT THE MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
March Madness!
It's that time of year again, when sports championships dominate water cooler conversation and getting in a pool doesn't mean getting wet. I hope you are ready to cheer on your RedHawks as they chase league and NCAA championships over the course of the next month. Your Alumni Association is partnering with the Red and White Club to host pregame gatherings at the MAC Basketball Tournament in Cleveland and the CCHA Hockey Tournament in Detroit. The men's basketball tournament events are scheduled to take place 90 minutes prior to tipoff at Quicken Loans Arena.
Please visit the Alumni Athletic Events webpage to get the latest postseason updates on your RedHawks, as well as more information on the pregame events.
For those looking forward to outdoor sports, plan a trip to Oxford on March 23 to be on hand for the opening of the new Miami Softball Field, where the RedHawks will host Big Ten foe Purdue University. The first 200 fans will receive a commemorative gift.
Finally, special congratulations to the Miami University Student Foundation (MUSF) on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. Visit the MUSF Alumni Website for information about the celebration weekend over April 20-21, which coincides with MUSF's annual triathlon. If you or someone you know wants to participate in the triathlon, which is open to all, visit MUSF Triathlon website for details.
GO MIAMI!
Ray Mock '82
Executive Director
Miami University Alumni Association
FOR LOVE AND HONOR CAMPAIGN NEWS
Anderson gift helps provide essential faculty support
An innovative approach to attracting and retaining outstanding junior faculty for the Farmer School of Business at Miami University received a major boost this week with the announcement of a $1 million gift from Jack R. and Rose-Marie Anderson.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY NEWS
Physical and cultural growth for Miami
Miami trustees Feb. 9 made a long-term financial commitment to strengthening the physical condition of its campuses.
Women of Color Celebration March 7
Miami's Women of Color Celebration and Luncheon was held 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in the Shriver Center multipurpose room. The event celebrates women whose lives have made a difference to others and in the communities in which they work, live and study.
Committee to study WMUB
President David Hodge has appointed a committee to review the future of WMUB and its relationship with the university. The evolution in the public radio market caused by technological developments and the declining state support to the university were cited as forces making the review necessary.
Changes made to spring commencement ceremony
Several changes to the spring commencement will be implemented at the Saturday, May 5, ceremony. It will begin at 2 p.m., an hour earlier than previous years.
Alumnus named Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year
Combining his expertise in teaching with a scholarly interest in elementary and middle school science issues, particularly the obstacles faced by inner city students, has resulted in national recognition for a Miami University alumnus.
Upcoming Events
MARCH ALUMNI EVENTS!
March 4-10
MAC 2007 Men's & Women's Basketball Tournament
Wednesday March 7
Middletown Chapter Annual Dinner with Bob Keller
Thursday March 8
Colorado Chapter, St. Patrick's Day Celebration Happy Hour
Thursday March 8
Charlotte Alumni Chapter March Social Hour
Friday March 9
New England Chapter, Annual St.Patrick's Day Social Hour
Saturday March 10
Nashville Chapter Green Festivities Day
Tuesday March 13
Chicago Chapter - Chicago Bulls Game
Thursday March 15
New York Chapter St. Patricks Day Happy Hour
Thursday March 15
Northern California St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour
Saturday March 17
Black Alumni Cleveland Social
Monday March 19
Atlanta Alumni Chapter Friends of Miami Golf Event
Friday March 23
Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Z-U-Z Founders Day
Saturday March 24
Phoenix Alumni Chapter 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Event
Wednesday March 28
Cleveland Alumni Chapter/Networking Lunch
Friday March 30
NROTC Alumni 60th Anniversary Celebration
APRIL ALUMNI EVENTS!
Friday April 6
NPHC Alumni Reception
Friday April 6
Cincinnati Chapter, Lion King Event
Thursday April 12
Tidewater Virginia Chapter, 4th Annual Alumni Dinner
Saturday April 14
Phi Gamma Delta 50th Anniversary
April 20-April 21
Education & Allied Professions Rededication of McGuffey and Phillips Hall
April 20-April 21
Miami University Student Foundation 35th Anniversary
Saturday April 21
MUSF 2nd Annual Triathlon
Saturday April 21
Department of Education and Allied Professions Hall Rededication
Friday April 27
Luxembourg Chapter BBQ at Chateau Differdange
Saturday April 28
Colorado Chapter Brunch with Bob Keller, University Architect and Campus Planner at Miami University
Reunion Weekend 2007
June 14-17
Plan to come back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2007!
THIS MONTH'S FEATURED MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
Personal Vacation Club
Win a Trip for 2 to Wild Greenland!
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.
JOIN TODAY!
If you are not a dues-paying member and would like to take advantage of extra members-only benefits and services, join the alumni association today!
MERCHANDISE FEATURED ITEM
Miami License Plate Program
Purchasing these plates shows your pride in alma mater and provides Miami with additional funds to help support students. $25 of the $35 annual plate fee directly supports academic scholarship for Miami students.
Miami Magazine
The spring Miamian magazine will arrive shortly.
Sneak peek of the features and online version of cover story!
Give to MU
Start off the new year right - support Miami! Your gift to Miami University's Annual Fund benefits today's students in a variety of ways, including strengthening scholarships, academic programs and classroom and library resources. Join other Miami alumni by supporting the future of your alma mater.
Make your tax deductible gift.
Do you work for a matching gift company? If so, the value of your gift may be doubled or tripled.
STUDENT DIARIES
What is Senior year like for an everyday Miami Student?
Find out as the MUAA provides a digital camera to provide an online journal to chronicle every day experiences at Miami. Each week new entries will be posted so keep checking back and follow Stephany as she experiences her last semester at Miami.
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!
Moving? Need to update your address?
Use this link or contact AlumniRecords@muohio.edu to send us your updates.
First time user?
Here are the instructions...Go to First Time User. Using your plus number register for an account; Go through the process of choosing a username and password as well as updating your information.
SPECIAL E-GREETING MESSAGE
A special e-greeting message from your Miami University Alumni Association. Your connection to Miami!
MIAMI LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM
Now Available!
The Miami license plate is now available with the Miami M logo.
PERSONAL VACATION CLUB TRIP OF THE MONTH
Wild adventure: Kangerlussuaq
4 Days and 3 Nights including airfare from Baltimore to exotic Greenland! Trip for two valued over $4,000.00.
Experience breathtaking views of Greenland's ice cap. Take a musk ox safari to view the world's largest herd of musk oxen and perhaps capture a rare photo of wild reindeer or Arctic foxes. Have a BBQ party near the polar ice cap and cap off your drink with the purest ice on the planet.
Price Per person in double room: $2,350.
Single room: $2,690
Go to the Personal Vacation Club webpage to find out more about this and other trips that are currently available. (dues-paying member benefit)
To subscribe or unsubscribe, register on the Alumni Association website!
Enewsletter archive
We hope you enjoy receiving this e-Newsletter.
Know someone else who might appreciate it too?
Please feel free to forward.
