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Willamette UniversityAlumni Association
Issue 19 - June 2015

A peaceful calm has come over campus with the advent of summer, but Bearcat alumni activity away from the University is just ramping up! Scroll below to see what's in the pipeline and how you can connect with fellow alumni this summer.



Do you want to help congratulate our newest grads and welcome them to the WUAA? We are still looking for more callers for this year's new grad calling program! Volunteers will be provided with a list of new grads to call and email, along with scripts and talking points. Contact Devin Bales at dbales@willamette.edu if you can join in the effort!



Experience Cuisines From Around the World
One great thing about traveling abroad is the opportunity to try new cuisines, but you won't have to go far to sample from a smorgasbord of exotic and delectable delicacies at Alumni Weekend (Sept. 17-20)! The event will feature several extraordinary meals on campus in the span of a single weekend, including Global Eats and Treats and A Taste of Japan. Come tantalize your taste buds with some unique flavors!

Registration begins in just two weeks! View the complete schedule online.



We are proud to announce and welcome 11 new members to the Alumni Association's Board of Directors, a dedicated group of Bearcats that works all year on behalf of all alumni. The newly elected members are: Curtis Acosta '94; Ellie Booth '92; Gwen Brown '79; Elliott Dale MBA'05; Danny Echeverri '11; Bob Heck '07, MBA' 11; Abby Kahl '05; Jean Orth'97; Andres Oswill '15; Crayton Webb '94; and Donal Welch '84.

We also give our sincere thanks and gratitude to the following outgoing directors: Tim Bernasek '93, JD/MBA'98; Marcia Latta '91; Greg Stiles '98; Sean O'Hollaren '83 and Larry Paulson '68.



Upcoming Bearcat Explorers Trips
See the best of Japan, kayak the San Juan Islands, experience Italy's Lake District and more by joining fellow Bearcat Explorers on a trip!

The deadlines to book for Japan and kayaking are rapidly approaching. Click here for info on all upcoming trips.



Grow your professional network with more than 3,000 Bearcats worldwide by joining the WUAA LinkedIn Group! Need some ideas for creating a winning profile, leveraging your connections, searching for open positions or researching companies? Download the LinkedIn Guide for Willamette Students and Alumni. By joining the group, you'll also make yourself available for others to ask for professional advice, industry information, leads and informational interviews.



Bryce Clemmer '10 talks to Wired about the future of streaming music

Pat Alley '73 and Joni Roberts '84 celebrate 25 years of working at Willamette

Rob Johnson '00 running for Seattle City Council

F. Jason Seibert JD'09 named general counsel for CoinOutlet

George Hoyt '58 donates $1 million to support non-for-profits leaders

Diane Evans '80 leaves a classroom full of history

Mae Lee Browning JD'13 profiled by Oregon New Lawyers Division

Bob H. Reinhardt '00 named executive director of the Willamette Heritage Center

Tosh Semlacher '14 works out with the Detroit Tigers

2015 Oregon Sports Awards featured several Bearcats, including host Neil Everett '84 of ESPN's SportsCenter, small college athlete of the year finalist Michaela Freeby '15 and Olympian Nick Symmonds as a presenter



June 20Bearcat Day at the New York Yankees New York, NY
June 23New Grad Welcome Party Portland, OR
June 23New Grad Welcome Party Salem, OR
July 5Bearcat Day at the Portland Timbers Portland, OR
July 11Bearcat Day at the Seattle Mariners Seattle, WA
July 11Getty Center Tour Los Angeles, CA
July 17MBA Summer Gathering Portland, OR
July 19New Grad Welcome Party Seattle, WA
July 23Museum of Arts & Design New York, NY
July 24MBA Summer Gathering Salem, OR
July 25Los Angeles Food Bank Los Angeles, CA
July 25Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR
July 31-Aug 2WU Explorers: Kayak the San Juan Islands San Juan Island, WA
Aug 1Bearcat Day at the Seattle Sounders Seattle WA
Aug. 29Willamette Night at the Volcanoes Keizer, OR
Sept 17-20Alumni Weekend: Willamette in the World WU Campus
Oct 16-25WU Explorers: Highlights of Japan
Oct 17 WU Explorers: Shakespeare on a Budget Ashland, OR
Jan 4-20, 2016WU Explorers: Panama Canal Cruise
May 31-June 8, 2016WU Explorers: Italy's Magnificent Lake District
July 2016WU Explorers: Tanzania Kilimanjaro Climb
Oct 5-19, 2016WU Explorers: Grand Norwegian Coastal Voyage
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