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Board of Directors Elections
Members of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association, with a paid membership in good standing, are asked to vote for the 2010 - 2011 Board of Directors. The Board of Directors oversees the Alumni Association’s efforts to engage, advance and support the campus community and its alumni and students through a variety of programs, services and awards, as well as opportunities for volunteerism and advocacy. Use your 10-digit membership ID# to login and cast your vote.
Students Take the Lead on Learning
Not all learning happens in the classroom. Members of the Student Alumni Association (SAA) learned important lessons in budgeting, marketing, and logistics as the hosts of a student conference for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The two-day conference, held on the UMass Amherst campus this past February, welcomed 215 students from colleges and universities from across the northeast.
Reviewing New Initiatives
Members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors gathered on campus recently to review projects and to discuss strategic initiatives for the coming years. In addition to proposed changes to the membership program, the board evaluated the New Orleans Home Building Project, Community Service Month initiatives, student engagement programs, and suggestions to update the Alumni Association's mission statement.
UMass on the Road
For many of you that followed our alumni and staff in New Orleans last month, I'm sure you would agree that they did UMass proud. I can't thank all the volunteers enough for their dedication, time, and hard work. We have received so much great feedback and praise for making this happen.
Class Notes
Read the Latest Class Notes
Richard Haggerty '94, ED recently accepted a position at the Brattleboro Retreat located in Brattleboro, VT as Manager of Utilization Review. “I am quite excited about this wonderful management opportunity and I credit the leadership of the UMass Counseling Psychology Department for preparing me for this position. UMass gave me a solid graduate education, while being guided and instructed by the likes of Prof. Jack Wideman and Prof. Allen Ivey. I am forever grateful to be associated with such fine educators as these and so many others."
Alumni Profile
Not Waiting for the World to Change
Small initiatives can make a big difference. Every day, countless alumni are applying their UMass Amherst education and professional experiences toward amazing service projects around the world. Peter McPhee '05 and David Mesicek '99 are two such alumni.
