Dear <<First Name>>,
Warm greetings!
Walla Walla University is thriving, with a fall enrollment of 1,856 students. This number includes 405 first-time freshmen, our largest freshman class in 37 years! And our recruiting team is already visiting with prospective students for fall 2019.
You are a part of this team, and we are grateful for the support you give to WWU, your alma mater—thank you!
In this issue you'll find alumni event details and campus news. Please also take note of some of the ways you can continue to support WWU:
- Provide student internships through your business.
- Recruit and hire WWU graduates.
- Mentor students and other alumni.
- Pray for God’s continued guidance on our campus.
- Spread the word about our strong academic programs.
- Encourage college-age family members and friends to enroll at WWU.
- Become a member of our Legacy Society.
- Share your ideas for how we can better serve you, our treasured alumni!
Claudia Santellano
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Find resources for alumni like you!
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Save the date—Homecoming Weekend 2019!
Plan now to join us April 25 to 28, 2019, to celebrate excellence in thought (one of our core themes), Peterson Memorial Library's 75th anniversary, and more! With more than 30 events and an expected 900 alumni in attendance, it will be a great opportunity for reconnecting and reminiscing! The weekend officially begins with homecoming banquet on Thursday evening. For discounted lodging options, visit our homecoming webpage.
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Help WWU students—donate to the
Walla Walla University Fund
The Walla Walla University Fund provides students with scholarships, and supports campus programs and improvements. Read about how this fund has helped three of our students, and learn how to make a contribution.
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Friendly faces everywhere!
Every six years the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists convenes all Adventist teachers for three days of training and professional development. The August 2018 convention took place in Chicago, Ill., and followed the theme, "Encounter Jesus, Experience Excellent."
Our WWU team caught up with more than 300 WWU alumni during the convention, mostly at our WWU booth, and we cheered on WWU alumni presenters. Peter Fackenthall ’94 presented “The Ministry of Educational Leadership,” and Janelle Kay ’11 presented “How to Start a School Wellness Program.” Brian Hartman ’93, assistant professor of education at WWU, presented both “Leonardo Da Vinci in the Classroom: Using Renaissance Thinking to Inspire STEM Education” and “Engineering for Elementary STEM Learning.” We know we missed some of you, but we know you represented us well.
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Good news at Rosario Alumni Sabbath
In August, more than 100 alumni gathered for Rosario Alumni Sabbath where Dr. Carl Cosaert, newly appointed Dean of the School of Theology, was our guest speaker. Through personal stories that are close to his heart, Dr. Cosaert did a fantastic job giving us the good news of justification, redemption and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. We love gathering as an alumni family at Rosario, and we can always count on stunning scenery, the caliber of the guest speakers, and delicious food! Plan now to join us at Rosario August 23 to 25, 2019, when Dr. Greg Dodds '93, professor and chair of the Department of History, will be our guest speaker.
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Alumni events—join us!
Alumni events are being planned with you in mind—a time to connect with other alumni, share stories, and hear a WWU update from President John McVay!
Click here for the latest updates, we are also sending email updates and postcard invitations, be sure we have your most updated contact information in our files.
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Vancouver, Washington
November 8 | 6:30 pm
Enjoy a complimentary dinner and a campus update on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the
Old Spaghetti Factory in Vancouver, Wash.
RSVP online or email alumni@wallawalla.edu.
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Portland area, Oregon
November 10 | 7:30 pm | Clackamas, Oregon
Enjoy a complimentary dinner and a campus update on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the
Old Spaghetti Factory in Clackamas, Ore.
RSVP online or email alumni@wallawalla.edu.
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Parent Sabbath/Nurses' Dedication
November 10 | Portland, Oregon
Parents of nursing students on our Portland campus are invited to Parent Sabbath on
Nov. 10. Enjoy church services at Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church (10501 S.E. Market St., Portland), Sabbath lunch, and an afternoon nurses’ dedication with WWU President John McVay as speaker. See a schedule of events at wallawalla.edu/family-weekend, or call Alumni and Advancement Services at (509) 527-2631.
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Seattle area, Washington
January 11 and 12 | Kirkland and Puyallup, Wash.
Enjoy supper, vespers and WWU update with President John McVay on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, 6:30 pm, at Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist Church (6400 108th Ave NE, Kirkland).
And join us at Puyallup Seventh-day Adventist Church (902 Shaw Rd E, Puyallup) on Sabbath, Jan. 12, at 10:45 am. Church service will be followed by a potluck (WWU provides dessert buffet!).
RSVP online or email alumni@wallawalla.edu.
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Southern California area
February 22 and 23 | Loma Linda and Palm Springs, Calif.
Young alumni (2008-2018) are invited to join us for dinner and vespers on Friday, Feb. 22, 6:30 pm, in the Heritage Room at Loma Linda Academy (10656 Anderson Street in Loma Linda).
On Sabbath, Feb. 23, you're invited to join us at the Palm Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church (620 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs) for a church service at 10:45 am with President McVay at the pulpit, followed by a potluck (WWU provides dessert buffet!).
Then, all alumni are welcome to join us for dinner, vespers and a WWU update with President McVay on Friday, Feb. 23, 6:30 pm, in the Heritage Room at Loma Linda Academy (10656 Anderson St., Loma Linda).
Please RSVP online or email alumni@wallawalla.edu.
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For more information about any of our events,
call Alumni and Advancement Services
at (800) 377-2586 or visit wallawalla.edu/alumni
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Calendar
Family Weekend
October 26 - 28
Alumni events in Portland/Vancouver
November 8 and 10
Parent Sabbath/Nurses' Dedication, Portland
November 10
Distinguished Faculty Lecture,
College Place campus
November 11
Alumni events in Seattle area
January 11 and 12
Alumni events in Southern California area
February 22 and 23
Homecoming Weekend 2019
April 25 - 28
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News
Auto Care 101
Senior project provides basic instruction in vehicle care and maintenance.
Read more >
Career Development
Experiential learning opportunities enhance student knowledge and marketability.
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Know someone who should be at WWU? Encourage them to visit us!
When they visit they can attend classes, talk to our professors, and connect with our students—plus, meet people who can help with finances, employment, admissions, student life, and more. Their visit is personalized so they will have ample to explore their interests and get their questions answered. We’ll even help cover costs to come visit!
Send them to wallawalla.edu/visit to schedule a campus visit.
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Get up-to-date and stay involved
Share your news!
Recently married? Did you receive a promotion or an award, change your job, complete a new degree, or have a baby? We want to hear about it! Submit your news now.
Heard of a classic WWU story that should be shared?
We are always looking for those stories that need to be shared with a wider audience. If you come across leads to classic WWU stories, and alumni, please send them my way! Email me at alumni@wallawalla.edu
Know of an internship opportunity for WWU students?
When you offer an internship with your organization, or refer an internship opportunity, you are helping WWU students secure real-life experience. Start an internship at WWU!
Read the most recent edition of Westwind online at westwind.wallawalla.edu.
Fall 2018 edition to arrive in your mailbox in November!
Support WWU with Amazon Purchases
When you purchase items on Amazon, you can help support Walla Walla University. To get started, go to amazonsmile.com and use your regular login information. Then enter “Walla Walla University” as your donation choice. Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of your purchase to the University Fund which goes toward student scholarship, academic innovation and facility improvements. Amazon Smile does not work on the Amazon app.
Give a gift
Thank you for supporting today’s students with your gift, etc.
Give online at wallawalla.edu/give.
Walla Walla University is hiring
We are looking for the most qualified candidates! If you or someone you know qualify for any of the employment opportunities currently available, please visit jobs.wallawalla.edu to apply.
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Come for a visit!
Havstad guest rooms: Located in the Havstad Alumni Center and managed by the Alumni Association. Rate: $60/night Make a reservation >
University guest rooms: WWU also offers University Guestrooms that are near the campus for a rate of $60/night. Make a reservation >
Camper/RV accommodations: Camper/RV parking is available behind Sittner, the men’s residence hall. Power, water, and sewage hook-ups are included in the $10 nightly fee. It is a first-come, first-serve arrangement. Contact Sittner Hall: (509) 527-2111.
Lodging options: wallawalla.edu/lodging
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