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February 6, 2008
Volume VIII, Issue 7
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.

The Alumni Association extends congratulations and warm wishes to all Miami Mergers. As always, watch your mail for your exlusive Miami Merger Valentine. There is also a Miami Merger webpage on the Alumni Association web site. Follow this link to read stories of other Mergers, and feel free to submit your own. Happy Valentine's Day.

Professorships Initiative Professors have inspired generations of Miamians. Leave your bicentennial legacy at Miami University by creating an endowed professorship.

We'd love for you to share with us your memories of your favorite professors. Click here to share your story.

Big Year for Miami Donations, Campaign in 2007
Miami University received $44.5 million in 2007, the second-highest cash total received in a calendar year. The highest year was in 2006, led by the unexpected $13.5 million bequest of Lois Klawon ’39, which is now funding the Miami Access Initiative.

Taylor gift provides crucial auditorium space for Farmer School of Business
An $8.5 million gift from Robert and Mary Kay Taylor will support a crucial element in the comprehensive new home for Miami University's Farmer School of Business.

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

In this issue:
The Engaged University - Hodge outlines objectives
Burgoon Supports Hamilton Campus - Creates student scholarships
Lecture Series Honors Legend Doc Cottrell recognized
Campaign Update

GIVE ONLINE
Show your "love and honor" to Miami with a gift to the Miami Fund. Your contribution, whether for the University's greatest needs or for a specific program or department, will provide support for current and future students. Private support is more important now than ever and your gifts are much appreciated. Click here to 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. Click here to see if your company will match your contribution

Miami again named to Kiplinger's
"100 Best Values in Public Colleges"
Miami University is included as one of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. The February 2008 issue ranks Miami as the top bargain in Ohio and 31st nationally, up seven spots from 2007.

Miami 8th on Peace Corps top 25 list
Miami University is ranked number eight on the Peace Corps' top 25 list for medium-sized schools, with 42 alumni currently serving as volunteers - up from 34 volunteers and 12th place in 2007.

Miami Merger Cake Kit
$15.00
$14.25-Members only

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