University College hosts its first
Alumni Event
Alumni News
Alumni from the graduating classes of 2007 through 2015 returned home to visit their alma mater for the First INTS Alumni Luncheon April 18. Greeted by faculty, staff and the college’s Dean, the former students were eager to engage in the program.
Rebecca Casey, chair of University Studies, started off the event by welcoming the new alums and introducing Michael Keleher, director of Integrative Studies, who shared a recently produced video presentation highlighting the programs offerings and testimonials from current and former students.
This year's award recipients include Distinguished Alumna of the Year Johnell W. Woody (2012), and Distinguished Student of the Year Dominique Simmons (2015). Both honorees were there to accept their awards and express their appreciation.
Keleher shared, "We are very proud of our INTS graduates past and present, and will be inviting them back next year."
Recently appointed University College Dean Keisha Hoerrner expressed her level of enthusiasm regarding their achievements and discussed the importance of becoming active alumni and giving back.
Hoerrner also extended an invitation to the alumni to assist in the planning of next year’s luncheon as the event came to an end, while Keleher announced plans of starting an alumni newsletter. "On the heels of this successful inaugural Alumni/Awards Luncheon, we plan to start an INTS e-newsletter, so our alumni have a place to continue sharing and connecting,” said Keleher.
Overall, the event was a huge success, and we look forward to honoring the next round of graduates.