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March 5, 2008
Volume VIII, Issue 8
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.
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| WHAT'S
NEW AT THE MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION |
Details
on game tickets and gathering spots will be provided on
the Athletic
Events page as they become available.
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It's Madness!
It's that time of year again, and excitement is building as Miami teams prepare to enter postseason tournaments and make their championship runs.
Beginning the week of March 9, the men's and women's basketball teams head to Cleveland and Quicken Loans Arena to pursue Mid-American Conference basketball titles. Both teams bring experience and energy to the court, and your support can make the difference as they look for a spot in the NCAA tournament.
The nationally ranked ice hockey team begins Central Collegiate Hockey Association playoff action in March as well. The RedHawks have their sights set on trips to "the Joe" and beyond, as they seek the program's first national title.
Your Alumni Association has partnered with the Miami Red and White Club and Intercollegiate Athletics to make it fun and easy to support the RedHawks. Details on game tickets and gathering spots in Cleveland and Detroit will be provided on the Athletic Events page. Make plans today to follow the 'Hawks, and help us bring home some championships!
Ray Mock '82
Executive Director
Miami University Alumni Association
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| CAMPAIGN
NEWS |
Professorships Initiative
Professors have inspired generations of Miamians.
Leave your bicentennial legacy at Miami University by
creating an endowed professorship.
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Gift creates Armstrong Interactive Media Studies Institute
Miami University alumnus and former CEO of AT&T and Hughes Electronics Michael Armstrong '61 has announced gifts totaling $14.7 million to the university to grow its interactive media studies (IMS) program.
Gift honors memory of Professor Marian Musgrave
When Marian Musgrave became the first female African American faculty member in Miami University's English department in 1969, she accepted the challenge of fostering a culture of understanding and acceptance on a campus learning to embrace diversity.
 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
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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.
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your gift may be doubled or tripled. Click
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| MIAMI
UNIVERSITY NEWS |
Miami welcomes fall 2008 accepted students
Miami welcomes first-year students accepted for fall 2008 during two special events this spring. "Destination Miami" and "Discover Miami" showcase the best of what Miami offers.
Brad Bates, Miami University athletic director, signs five-year contract
Miami University President David Hodge announced today that athletic director Brad Bates has signed a five-year contract lasting through June 30, 2013.
Dantley named associate provost
Michael Dantley (educational leadership, associate dean of the School of Education and Allied Professions) will become associate provost at Miami effective July 1.
Celebrate Charter Day and countdown to bicentennial
Miami formally kicks off its yearlong celebration of 200 years (1809-2009) at the Charter Day Bicentennial Ball, to be held on Feb. 21, 2009.
Trustees freeze in-state tuition; Out-of-state students to pay six percent more
Tuition and general fees for Ohio students at Miami University will remain unchanged for 2008-2009, consistent with the state's zero percent increase mandate, but university trustees in a meeting today voted to raise out-of-state tuition by 6 percent, to $25,306.
Miami embraces University System of Ohio
"We are pleased that Gov. Strickland highlighted Miami University when he discussed his vision for the new University System of Ohio in Wednesday's State of the State address," said Miami President David Hodge. This system, which allows Ohio's public universities and colleges to maintain their unique character and strengths, unites them through a common mission that will play a key role in reshaping the future of the state.
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MONTH'S FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT |
 
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| MERCHANDISE
ITEM OF THE MONTH |
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. Click here for more information.
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