Dear Alumni and Friends,
Shenandoah University’s Day of Giving, which was held on April 27 was a huge success! The university surpassed its goal of $20,000 by raising $38,122. There were 211 donors, 41% of which were alumni!
SU’s Apple Blossom Float won third place overall and second place in the non-professional community division during the Grand Feature Parade.
On Saturday, May 13, 546 graduates crossed the stage and turned their tassels. I had the honor of welcoming them as the newest members of Shenandoah University Alumni Association. In total, 1,328 students earned their degrees. They joined 20,000 SU alumni!
The Office of Alumni Affairs has arranged for alumni to “Swarm the Park” at Kings Dominion on Saturday, June 17. Tickets to the park have been discounted just for SU alumni and their guests. The cost is $29.99, which includes parking and a commemorative SU t-shirt. The best part is Buzzy will be at the entrance of the park to welcome fellow Hornets! Click kingsdominion.com/save and enter Username: KDHORNETS and Password: KDHORNETS to get your tickets. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a spectacular day of play at the park. Take a few pictures and share them with us on Facebook.
If you haven’t heard, the Athletics & Events Center has been named The James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center. James R. “Jimmy” Wilkins, Jr. is a member of SU’s Board of Trustees and co-chair of the Athletics & Events Center Steering Committee. The walls are up and is on track to be completed this winter.
As part of the Alumni Association, you have the opportunity to use a lifelong email service for FREE through SU (@alumni.su.edu). Accounts are available now so contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at alums@su.edu or call (800)786-4802 to set up your account.
Be sure to put the dates for Homecoming on your calendar – October 13-15, 2017!
I hope to see you soon!
Becky Merriner ’01
President, Alumni Board of Directors