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Issue 24 - November 2015
In the spirit of the season, the WUAA is thankful for hundreds of volunteers. There are more than 1550 Bearcats on WillametteSwitchboard.com, more than 100 of whom have joined in the past week. Are you one of them?
Read on for alumni in the news, and to learn about events (like our Kilimanjaro trip) and info just for Willamette alumni.
Always a Bearcat!
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Alumni Weekend 2016: Save the Date!
Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2016 (Sept. 22-25)! Next year's bash will feature special events related to American politics, plus celebrations and reunions.
We had a record crowd in 2015 , and we're hoping to host an even bigger crowd next year! We're using feedback received from attendees to make next year even better.
Kathy (Cook) Wraith '85, MBA'86
WUAA Board, Alumni Weekend Chair
With the Fall 2015 edition of Willamette Magazine out now, it's time once again to submit Class Notes for the next issue! Have some exciting news you'd like to share with alumni and classmates? Fill out the short Class Notes online form, or send your note and a photo directly to Class Notes Editor Daniel Johnson (johnsond@willamette.edu) by Friday, Dec. 4.
Notes may be edited for style and space constraints.
No matter where you currently are in your career, Willamette's new Webinar Series (powered by TalentMarks) will help you get to that next level, with access to two live webinars on various topics (including networking, personal branding, financial security) every month and hundreds of webinars in the tool's library. The portal also gives you access to Willamette's LinkedIn group, a career forum and a "My Plan" tool to help you set goals and carve out your own path.
Best of all, the Webinar Series is free to sign up for! Simply create an account (this is not linked to The Compass or Willamette) with our vendor. It only takes a couple of minutes to get started!
Questions? Contact Devin Bales in the alumni office at dbales@willamette.edu.
Ever dreamed of climbing a mighty mountain like Kilimanjaro? Join fellow WU alumni next summer for a once-in-a-lifetime 12-day trip to Tanzania to conquer Kilimanjaro! Even if you're not an expert climber, don't worry; you'll be led by professional guides up a route manageable for the average outdoor adventurer.
If you are interested in our Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania, join us on Jan. 13 (either in person at WU or online) for a special interest meeting/information session. Click here for more details.
Click here for info on all upcoming trips.
The WUAA would like to send a HUGE and very heartfelt thank you to all those who volunteered in any capacity this past year. Whether you helped organize an event, served on a board, offered advice and mentorship to others, or simply interacted on Switchboard, know that your efforts directly contributed to all the successes we shared as an Alumni Association in 2015.
See the list of 2015 WUAA volunteers here.
To nominate an exemplary Bearcat, simply fill out the online nomination form by the Nov. 30, 2015 deadline. The WUAA Alumni Awards Committee thanks you for your submissions!
Linda (Getchell) Lewis '79
WUAA Board, Awards Committee Chair
Pinot Noir from John Bergstrom's '60 Bergstrom Wines ranks #14 on Wine Spectator's list of top 100 international wines
Rob Johnson '00 is elected to Seattle City Council
West Linn, Oregon residents thank assistant city manager Kirsten Wyatt '99 for her public service and community work
Feeding America Corps member Caroline Cahill '13 discusses her work with child feeding programs in Mobile, Alabama
Amy Divelbiss '92, MAT'93; Christina Gragg '00, MAT'07; Terra Shiffer '03, MAT'04; Jon Kawamura '84; Ashley Leighty '08, MAT'09; and Tim McFarland '81 are honored at the 2015 Crystal Apple Awards for Oregon educators
Steve Sloop '87 talks about his Bend company's battery rejuvenation process
Ben Bryant '09, Deputy City Manager for Happy Valley, Oregon, discusses issues around gender inequality in administrative positions in local government
Internet startup Damian Wolfgram '06 is involved with officially launches
Have you seen any other Bearcats in the news lately? Let us know by sending a note to johnsond@willamette.edu.
| Dec 3 | Law Alumni CLE & Social Hour Portland, OR | | Dec 5 | St. George Distillery Tour & Tasting Alameda, CA | | Dec 7 | Holiday Party Portland, OR | | Dec 9 | Holiday Party & Clothing Drive New York, NY | | Dec 10 | Holiday Party Salem, OR | | Dec 12 | Festival of Carols Los Angeles, CA | | Dec 12 | Holiday Party Los Angeles, CA | | Dec 19 | Volunteer Opportunity at Second Harvest Los Angeles, CA | | Jan 4-20, 2016 | WU Explorers: Panama Canal Cruise | | Jan 13 | Kilimanjaro Info Session WU Campus | | May 16-June 5, 2016 | WU Explorers: Academic Tour of Greece | | May 31-June 8, 2016 | WU Explorers: Italy's Magnificent Lake District | | July 2016 | WU Explorers: Tanzania Kilimanjaro Climb | | Sept 22-25 2016 | Alumni Weekend 2016WU Campus | | Oct 5-19, 2016 | WU Explorers: Grand Norwegian Coastal Voyage |
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