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Tiger Tales - March 2023 Issue

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Published March 18, 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni and Friends,

What an incredible week we experienced at Â鶹´«Ã½ as we worked alongside you in setting a new record for our . The graphic below tells the story, but between each line, all of us at Â鶹´«Ã½ know that our success is a direct reflection of your engagement with us. Together, we raised a record-setting $642,728 to support our people, place, and present, and I am grateful for each and every gift we received. Thank you!

We are now only eight weeks away from Commencement, and we have so much more planned these final two months, including the Honors Convocation, April 14, and the first-ever Connections Symposium to highlight student achievements, April 21. Recruitment is also trending in a positive direction, and we are excited to see what the final months of our bring as spring unfolds on campus.

As we have said since the start of the campaign, when we recognize our light and share it, everyone shines. You did that this week, and you do that every day as our ambassadors in the world. Thank you for always passing your light.

Best regards,

Mike Frandsen, Ph.D.
President

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FIRE Week GraphicFIRE Week

Approximately 150 students recently embarked on experiential learning trips during Focused, Integrated, Reflective Experiences (FIRE) Week, Feb. 27-March 3, including service trips to Georgia and Costa Rica; entrepreneurship in Austin, Texas; an examination of the politics of water in California; an intensive chamber music experience; and visits to regional museums, among others. See photos here.


Empty Bowls on TableConquering Hunger

Â鶹´«Ã½'s version of Empty Bowls, which has raised more than $550,000 for the Second Harvest Food Bank in the past 29 years, will return to its previous format with an in-person meal on Thursday, March 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Center Dining Room (CDR) of the Benham-Pence Student Center.


Gina SchaeferTiger Talks - Book Club Edition

Join us for a conversation and Q&A with author Gina Schaefer ’93, CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, as she discusses her book, Recovery Hardware, which tells the story of her entrepreneurial path and efforts to revitalize her urban community. The Tiger Talk will be held both in person and on Zoom (link will be sent after registering). Seats are limited, so register early!

Book Club with Gina Schaefer ’93
Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Shouvlin 201
Thursday, March 30, 2023
12-1:30 p.m. ET


Calling All Springfield-Area Alumni!

The Springfield Alumni Chapter will hold an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m., April 5, 2023 at Mother Stewart's Brewing. Plan to join and learn more about the chapter's activities, as well as connect with fellow alumni. Please RSVP here.


Your Liberal Arts Degree in Action

Virtual Program
April 10, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET

Are you thinking about changing your career? Are you looking for connections to help you with your next steps? Join us for a virtual session with fellow alumni to find more connections to your life after Â鶹´«Ã½. Alumni in business, entrepreneurship, non-for-profit agencies, higher education, government, health care, and STEM fields will be available online to offer advice. .


Connections Symposium GraphicRecognizing Student Success

To recognize the academic accomplishments of students and to highlight Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s diversity of experiential learning opportunities, the inaugural Connections Symposium will debut on Friday, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Becky KocherMentoring Future Women Leaders

Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement Rebecca Kocher has been selected as one of 30 women for a new mentoring program for women leaders in higher education through the American Council on Education.


Melissa Clary#LifeAfterWitt

Melissa Clary ’90, a practitioner of Equine Gestalt Therapy at Heels Down Healing, partners with horses to help clients navigate and heal the past trauma that may be impacting their lives.

Read more #LifeAfterWitt stories


Freewill LogoPlan Your Legacy

To help you protect your future and the things that you love most, Â鶹´«Ã½ is excited to introduce a free estate-planning resource for our community. .


Alumni Association LogoOpportunity for Engagement

The Alumni Association Board is seeking interested candidates who are proven leaders, have demonstrated service to the alumni population, are experienced in working in a collaborative environment, and are committed to serving as Â鶹´«Ã½ ambassadors in their communities. Find out more information, and submit a nomination for yourself or a fellow alumnus/a by March 10, 2023.

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