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Welcome to the latest edition of Alumni Connection, your way to stay linked with the events of Aurora University and the alumni of Aurora College, Aurora University and George Williams College. This newsletter brings you information about alumni events on campus and news from the university. Give it a read, and find out what’s new at AU! |
Are You “Coming Home” October 19–21 and October 27–28?
Homecoming 2007: It’s only a couple weeks away — have you made plans to visit AU? We’re hosting an event-filled weekend and invite you to share in the festivities. Check out the schedule and register for events online.
Join us to cheer on the Spartans on Saturday, October 20 as AU takes on Concordia University-IL at 1:00 p.m. And for the first time, the Homecoming football game will be broadcast live on the radio on WKKD 1580 AM (Aurora, IL) and WMCW 1600 AM (Harvard, IL), and online at www.wmcw.net. Pre-game interviews begin at 12:30 p.m. and the football game broadcast will start at 1:00 p.m.
Our George Williams College campus will be busy the following weekend, October 27–28, for the first Coming Home Reunion for GWC alumni and friends. We’ll be showcasing the latest campus improvements, including a dedication of the Beasley Campus Center, Meyer Hall and Emery Lodge. For information about the weekend’s activities, refer to our online schedule.
Welcome Back, Dunham Scholar Alumni!
Dunham Scholar alumni are invited to a special gathering during Homecoming weekend. Reminisce about your college days and find out about the newly formed Dunham Scholar Network. For more information, click here.
Celebrate Arts and Ideas at AU
The 2007–2008 Celebrating Arts and Ideas series is in full swing with a unique art exhibition being showcased in the Downstairs Dunham Gallery. The Evidence of Human Habititation Art Show continues through Thursday, November 8, 2007.
Upcoming events include a performance during Homecoming by The John Jorgenson Quintet. In November, the AU Theatre Department will present the play, The Real Inspector Hound.
For more information about the Arts and Ideas series click here.
Strong Roots: A Group Memoir of George Williams College, by Sandra Alcorn
It's your story — a story about the history of George Williams College
In this book, the author records stories of generations who have passed through George Williams College for more than 100 years. These memoirs demonstrate consistent themes of what people value about their college education that prepared them for effective living.
You can order your copy online at www.aurora.edu/strongroots or at various book signings over the next year. For more information please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 630-844-5486 or alumni@aurora.edu.
Joe Dunham Receives Honorary Degree
Joe Dunham, AU Professor of Philosophy and Senior Fellow in the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action, was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree at the 114th annual commencement exercises held last spring. Joe was recognized for his outstanding contributions to Aurora University, his dedication to improving his community, and his devotion to his family and friends.
The Office of Alumni Relations has created a Web page devoted to Joe Dunham. To read more about Joe’s honorary degree ceremony or to make a donation to Aurora University in honor of Joe, please visit http://www.aurora.edu/alumni/joedunham.htm.
We want to ensure you are a part of history — AU and GWC history! Were you a member of a student organization? We’re you involved in residence life? Did you participate in student government? The Office of Alumni Relations is organizing affinity groups to keep alumni with similar backgrounds and interests connected. Let us know about your student activities by e-mailing us at alumni@aurora.edu.
University Archives Seeks Alumni Volunteer
If you like to rummage through old papers and photographs, and don’t mind a little dust, you might enjoy volunteering in the university archives. We are looking for individuals to help with some preservation work — place documents and photos in acid-free folders; humidify and flatten tightly rolled photos and documents; identify photographs and scan them; and a myriad of other tasks. To volunteer, contact Anne McKearn, Archivist, at amckearn@aurora.edu or 630-844-8891.
Fun Fact About Your Alma Mater: Did You Know?
Aurora College fielded a football team during its first fall semester in 1912. There was no athletic budget, no eligibility requirement, no coach, and many of the students had never played football before. However, they had a lot of enthusiasm and faculty support. The team’s first game was played on October 9, 1912, against West Aurora High School. West High won by a score of 14-2.
The Power of One
by Mariann Hunter, Director of Annual Giving
As I talk with students, faculty and staff, and alumni, I am continually reminded how one event, one experience, or one person can make a powerful impact on an individual’s life. Through your donation to 
, you can have an incredible impact on the every day life of our university students.
helps us provide a quality and affordable education for our current students as they journey to become alumni — like you! Alumni, parents and friends helped us raise more than $960,000 toward last year’s A Fund.
Imagine what we can do together — today. There are three convenient ways to make your donation:
Thank you for your continued support of Aurora University and George Williams College of Aurora University!
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