Alumni Connect – April 2019
A stellar ÂÌñÉç celebration
Time's running out to treat yourself to a night out in New York City with musical performances, fine dining and — most importantly — a celebration of the best of ÂÌñÉç University! On May 2, we'll return to the historic Edison Ballroom in Manhattan to recognize 14 outstanding alumni.
Alumni unite in service to communities
This year's Alumni Global Day of Service, held April 12-14, was noteworthy because it marked the event's fifth anniversary, and because of the record-high participation by alumni and friends. Through volunteer projects worldwide, we showed how much power is wielded when many hands pitch in.
Inspiring speakers share journey from disability to ability
Is something an obstacle or an opportunity? Dan Kosick '00, MSW '06, says you get to decide. He shared his answer to that question with an audience of about 100 people at "Life Without Limitation," part of the TIER Talks® speaker series presented by M&T Bank.
Alumnus' book gives stories behind the stories of '69 Mets
In 1969, as America marveled at the first steps of man on the moon and was polarized over the Vietnam War, a cultural sensation was in the making. A group of unknowns was transforming a baseball team's image from that of lovable losers to world beaters. Fifty years later, Wayne Coffey '77 recounts the Mets' turnaround season in his new book.
D.C., Boston alumni help students explore careers
The Alumni Association has increased its focus on developing networks in the Boston and Washington, D.C. areas. This was evident March 19 when the Alumni Association and Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development hosted employer visits and networking nights in both regions.
Stepping on the Coat ceremony reenacted on campus
ÂÌñÉç revitalized the longstanding tradition to welcome spring and say goodbye to another cold and crummy winter.