Director’s Corner

Alumni Events

July 18

Baltimore/D.C. area Alumni Night at D.C. United major league soccer, featuring BRYAN NAMOFF ’04, 7:30 p.m., RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C.; $19

August 8

St. Louis 20th annual picnic and student send-off, 1–3 p.m., Stacy Park, 9750 Old Bonhomme Road, Olivette, Mo.

August 25

Peoria Bradley Night at the Ballpark, O’Brien Field, Chiefs vs. Cedar Rapids, 6:30 p.m. game, 5:15 p.m. behind-the-scenes sports communication tour hosted by BUCAN; free hot dogs, peanuts; $8.50 (in advance only at bualum.org)

August 26

Springfield Alumni reception and dinner at the Sangamo Club, featuring Brad McMillan, executive director of Bradley’s IPL, on “Ethical Reform in Illinois Politics,” 5:30 p.m.; $20

September 1

Chicago 50 Plus Club luncheon, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard; $25

September 25

Milwaukee Baseball game and Avanti’s tailgate party, Milwaukee Brewers vs. Florida Marlins; $18 includes game ticket and tailgate party; tailgate 4 p.m., game 6:10 p.m.

October 13–16

Peoria Homecoming

October 15

Peoria Founder’s Day

For more information,
visit bualum.org or contact
the Office of Alumni Relations
at 309-677-2240 or 800-952-8258.
alumnirelations
@alum.bradley.edu

Lori Winters Fan '80 with Taste of the Hilltop coffee Thanks to alumni feedback from our recent Homecoming survey, changes are being implemented to encourage greater student and alumni involvement. In addition to popular events from years past, new traditions and entertainment options will be featured. Special to Homecoming 2010 will be the dedication of our new campus arena and the Puterbaugh Men’s Basketball Practice Facility, complete with tours. We are excited to present the new facilities during Homecoming and hope you will join us for this special event on Friday, October 15.

Mark your calendar for Homecoming on October 13–16, and keep an eye out for additional details throughout the summer. Homecoming updates will also be posted to bualum.org and Facebook.

On May 14, MICHELLE NOE ’98 was elected president of the Bradley University Alumni Association (BUAA). She is former president of the local alumni chapter and was instrumental in the development of the organization’s 2010–2015 strategic plan. Michelle is a change management consultant for Caterpillar. Also elected at the May meeting were president-elect SHELLY HEIDEN ’85, vice president GARRETT WILLIAMS ’92, along with new directors BARBARA BLACK BROWN ’62 MLS ’91, DICK DHABALT ’58 MA ’64, LAURA HERLOVICH ’79, and MATT NOE ’02.

LORI WINTERS FAN ’80
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALUMNI RELATIONS

Dear fellow alumni and friends,

Michelle NOe '98, BUAA president I am especially excited to begin my term as president of the BUAA because it coincides with the organization’s new strategic plan and also involves preparations for the 2011 opening of our new alumni home — the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.

A tremendously talented Alumni Board of Directors has been assembled, and we are looking forward to enhancing the Alumni Association’s services that connect alumni with Bradley and one another.

The BUAA is embarking on a road of change that embraces new technology and strategic alliances. The implementation of the new five-year strategic plan will match your interests with the University — developing an interactive and dynamic relationship. To strengthen our community, we will be reaching out to alumni to encourage your engagement through affinity groups and alumni networks, recruitment of prospective students, mentoring/hiring students and alums — all while celebrating our Bradley experiences and positioning our University for continued success.

Each of us has the opportunity to give back to our alma mater — our time, talent, and resources. I hope you will join me in giving back to Bradley. With all the excitement on the Hilltop these days, now is the perfect time to renew your connection with Bradley. You can find updated information at bualum.org. In the meantime, please e-mail me at michellemnoe@hotmail.com with any thoughts on the BUAA.

Once a Brave, always a Brave!

MICHELLE M. NOE ’98
President, BUAA

Rediscover YOUR Bradley

Visit bualum.org/homecoming for details and a list of events

Friday, Oct. 15

• Founder’s Day

• Dedication and tours of campus arena & Puterbaugh Men’s Practice Facility

• Graffiti Jam Homecoming BBQ on the Quad featuring ELLIOTT FROM ’90 (speed painting artist)

• 50 Plus Club reception

• “Midnight” Madness men’s and women’s basketball

Saturday, Oct. 16

• Gary R. Tippett Memorial 5K Run/Walk

• Campus tours

• Live ’n Learn sessions

• Class of 1960 Golden Reunion

• Tailgate party, food tent & beer garden

• Soccer vs. Central Arkansas

...and much more!

Spotlight on alumni

Bradley alumni worldwide are doing the most interesting things! Each month, the Bradley University Alumni Association spotlights two alumni on its website. Submit your suggestions for future spotlights at bualum.org/about/forms/spotlight.

Searching for a job?

The Bradley University Alumni Association and the Smith Career Center are offering a free online job search tool targeted for alumni professionals with a minimum of three years’ experience. Alumni may upload resumes, search for jobs, or post job openings. In addition, career resources such as hoovers.com, salary.com, and others are available. Visit bradley.edu/scc and click on the “alumni” link. Recent graduates may still utilize their student eRecruiting accounts.

Refer a student

Help bring the best and brightest students from across the country to Bradley. Refer prospective students online by visiting bualum.org/get_involved, and the Office of Admissions will send information to them.

Chapter Contacts

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