Husk-E-News, July 2008
 In his Inauguration address,
UConn President Mike Hogan shared his vision of the University’s future and the
work to be done in developing the next generation of leaders for our state, our
nation and our world. Using a theme of
“strength through unity”, he called for collaboration across the university and
acknowledged the efforts of former faculty, staff, students, legislators and
donors for UConn’s amazing progress.
When I talk to alumni, it’s
clear they share President Hogan’s pride in UConn’s past and anticipation for
its future. Often, they want to know how to translate that pride into action that
makes a difference for UConn. Mike
Hogan’s theme of “strength through unity” seems a very fitting answer.
The power of alumni impact
lies in the collective action of a large, talented pool of former
students. As individuals, alumni have a
single voice. When the alumni gather together
with former classmates and become involved as a united alumni body, their voice
grows and the exponential impact on UConn’s future can be realized.
Groups of engaged alumni, working
through the Alumni Association, can make a significant difference in
determining UConn’s trajectory. It
starts with the simple act of joining the Alumni Association. Alumni membership
enables the Association to work on behalf of all UConn alums in connecting
alumni, supporting students and strengthening the University. As members, the alumni are channeling individual
efforts into collective action that benefits current and future graduates.
Alumni members will find many
more ways, large and small, that they can make difference for UConn. I invite you to learn more about how you can
become part of our collective effort through our website at UConnAlumni.com. While there, check out Mike Hogan’s full
Inauguration address and learn more about his vision for UConn. There are 195,000 UConn alumni living around
the world. Imagine the impact on your
university if we can translate that pride into action. There is strength in our unity.
Lisa Lewis
Executive Director, UConn
Alumni Association
Connecting Alumni. Supporting Students. Strengthening UConn.
Summer 2008
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