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AS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY’S ALUMNI OUTREACH INITIATIVE,
PRESIDENT ALAN WILDEMAN HAS BEEN MAKING HIS WAY ACROSS
THE COUNTRY.
Alumni receptions have taken place in key centres across Canada
including Calgary, Alta., Edmonton, Alta., Vancouver, B.C., Victoria, B.C.,
Sarnia, Ont., Chatham, Ont., Kingsville, Ont., London, Ont., Waterloo,
Ont. (Region), Harrow, Ont., and of course, Windsor. Upcoming events
will be held in the Niagara Region, Toronto and Ottawa.
The events provide an opportunity for the president to share campus
success stories and highlights, as well as giving alumni a chance to
share their special UWindsor experiences.
The response from alumni has been most rewarding. And, their
interest in the future of their alma mater serves as a great source of
encouragement as the University prepares to celebrate its 50th
anniversary in 2013.
The outreach initiative is funded by the Alumni Association Board of
Directors in liaison with partners TD Insurance Meloche Monnex,
Manulife Financial and the UWindsor alumni credit card from MBNA.
“We’re thrilled to have a major role in providing President Wildeman
with the opportunity to meet alumni across the country”, says Sue
Williams, president, UWindsor Alumni Association. “It’s mutually
beneficial — it provides those alumni with an opportunity to catch up
with their alma mater and to meet and network with other alums
residing in their area. And, for the Alumni Association, our goal is to
engage alumni in the life of the University. This is a major step in
helping us to do just that.”
Don’t miss out on upcoming activities in your area. If you have an idea
for an event and/or would like to volunteer in your area, the Office of
Alumni Affairs is anxious to hear from you. Contactalumni@uwindsor.ca
or 519-971-3618.
THE “PRIDE FOR A LIFETIME”
TOUR SWEEPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY