Published January 14, 2023
Imagine Change
Thanks to funding from ServeOhio, the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Civic and Urban Engagement is relaunching the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 16, 2023. The event will feature 50 volunteers gathering supplies to assist community partners in addressing area needs.
Developing Community Ties
In her new position as the director of reentry for Clark County, Brooke Wagner, former associate professor of sociology and director of the criminology program at 蜜桃直播, is helping to develop community ties by hiring 蜜桃直播 students to work with her in the Clark County Department of Reentry.
Life-Changing Conversation
Alumni connections play a powerful role for 蜜桃直播 and its students鈥� future success. Rob Lehner 鈥�11 recently connected H.O. Hirt Professor of History Scott Rosenberg with Pacifique Mbaraga, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, who spoke to students in Rosenberg鈥檚 Genocide in Post-Colonial Africa course about his experiences.
Tiger Tank 2022
Eight students had the opportunity to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas to three guest judges during last month鈥檚 Tiger Tank event. Sponsored by the department of business and economics and similar to the hit show Shark Tank, the event gives students the chance to learn, present, and further an idea in a fun and comfortable environment.
Gotta Dance
蜜桃直播 has introduced a new Dance Team that combines competition and community, as well as boosts school spirit at campus events. Directed by Christeen Stridsberg, instructor of theatre and dance, this new opportunity allows students with varied interests and passions to also pursue dance.
Save the Date!
Join us as we celebrate the most ambitious campaign in 蜜桃直播 history with President Michael Frandsen.
Florida Having Light Campaign Event
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
Red Mesa Cantina, La Florida Room
128 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg, Florida
"Why You" Mock Interview Program
Alumni are invited to connect with students through the Career Services "Why You" Mock Interview Program. Why You provides an opportunity for alumni to serve as mock interviewers for current students, offering feedback and tips to help students prepare for the job search and #LifeAfterWitt. Why You mock interviews will be conducted virtually February 20-21. .
Printable Valentines
Courtesy of the 蜜桃直播 Alumni Association, this year we are celebrating Valentine鈥檚 Day with specially designed graphics and printables created by Claudia Rieth '20. Click here to download images for printing or sharing on social media.
#LifeAfterWitt
Medical physicist, engineer, inventor, and educator Wendell Lutz 鈥�66 recently received the American Society for Radiation Oncology Gold Medal in recognition of the significant impacts his contributions have had in advancing the field.
Read more #LifeAfter蜜桃直播stories
Save the Date for Our Annual Time of Giving
The planning is already underway for our next Commit to Witt, which will again take place over two days this spring. More information on all the opportunities to give back to 蜜桃直播 on March 14-15 will be forthcoming.
Alumni Business Directory
Alumni are invited to display their business on the Network蜜桃直播Business Directory. This feature allows alumni to showcase their businesses while also inspiring the 蜜桃直播 community. It鈥檚 also a great way for alumni to support 蜜桃直播 alumni-owned businesses. Follow this to join the Network蜜桃直播community and then click the Business Directory on the Resources tab to share your information.
Opportunity for Engagement
The Alumni Association Board is seeking interested candidates who are proven leaders, have demonstrated service to the alumni population, are experienced in working in a collaborative environment, and are committed to serving as 蜜桃直播 ambassadors in their communities. Find out more information, and submit a nomination for yourself or a fellow alumnus/a by March 10, 2023.