Alumni organizations do more than ask for money
By: Stephanie Covington
Issue date: 4/28/05 Section: Culture
Reese graduated from Webster in 1968.
Ginn said she has received support and encouragement from students and alumni.
"I've invited people to see if they are interested," Ginn said. "[Alumni] are completely interested in doing stuff with students."
Ginn said the goal of SAA is to create ways for students and alumni to meet. Ginn said a possible mentor program, co-sponsored events with the Residential Housing Association, community service activities and a campus-wide newsletter have all been brainstormed.
On May 3, Ginn said she plans to appeal for recognition by SGA. Approval will give the Student Alumni Association a budget for the fall.
"I'm kinda bummed that I only have a year to see this happen," Ginn said.
Alumni Pride Chapter
This committee was organized by Valenziano at the request of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gendered (LGBT) alumni. Valenziano said LGBT alumni have been meeting for years unofficially, but they've never planned events or had official meetings.
Valenziano said he normally would be able to look at a population report on alumni and find the specific group he wished to send mailings to, but the system does not specify sexual preferences. Instead, he placed an ad in the Village Voice and distributed flyers at Drag Ball April 2.
"Some other schools had started them," Valenziano said. "I found a real core of people. It's really about members and interest."
Valenziano said the group is sponsoring a showing June 30 of "Chasing Buddha" along with the Webster Film Series. Valenziano said the event is open to everyone and depending on the turnout and response, he hopes Alumni Pride will become an official part of the Webster University Alumni Association.
Alumni Golden Circle Chapter
This group is comprised of Webster graduates of 50 years or more. Mary Krchma, alumni development officer, said the women are very close. There are no men in the golden circle, because men did not attend Webster until the late 1960s.
Ginn said she has received support and encouragement from students and alumni.
"I've invited people to see if they are interested," Ginn said. "[Alumni] are completely interested in doing stuff with students."
Ginn said the goal of SAA is to create ways for students and alumni to meet. Ginn said a possible mentor program, co-sponsored events with the Residential Housing Association, community service activities and a campus-wide newsletter have all been brainstormed.
On May 3, Ginn said she plans to appeal for recognition by SGA. Approval will give the Student Alumni Association a budget for the fall.
"I'm kinda bummed that I only have a year to see this happen," Ginn said.
Alumni Pride Chapter
This committee was organized by Valenziano at the request of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gendered (LGBT) alumni. Valenziano said LGBT alumni have been meeting for years unofficially, but they've never planned events or had official meetings.
Valenziano said he normally would be able to look at a population report on alumni and find the specific group he wished to send mailings to, but the system does not specify sexual preferences. Instead, he placed an ad in the Village Voice and distributed flyers at Drag Ball April 2.
"Some other schools had started them," Valenziano said. "I found a real core of people. It's really about members and interest."
Valenziano said the group is sponsoring a showing June 30 of "Chasing Buddha" along with the Webster Film Series. Valenziano said the event is open to everyone and depending on the turnout and response, he hopes Alumni Pride will become an official part of the Webster University Alumni Association.
Alumni Golden Circle Chapter
This group is comprised of Webster graduates of 50 years or more. Mary Krchma, alumni development officer, said the women are very close. There are no men in the golden circle, because men did not attend Webster until the late 1960s.
