a l u m n i n e w s Connections valuable for students, alumni As part of a recent trip to us? They had the chance to reflect on their own trajectory, Seattle, I joined Professor Scott to reminisce a bit about their college days, to meet some Chambers’ finance students for a promising and talented young people and to know that dinner with Seattle-area alumni they were making a difference by helping those students. and parents. For the students, the Not to mention we all enjoyed a wonderful meal and plenty two-day trip was part of a January of laughter. Term course centered around visits While it may sometimes seem challenging to network to financial institutions and asset and make conversation with strangers, the payoff is management companies. tremendous! The Linfield network is stronger because of The dinner was just one more dinners like this one. So next time you have the opportunity example of what I treasure about Linfield. What did the to have coffee or dinner with a Linfield student or other students get out of it? They had the opportunity to practice alumni, I hope you will take advantage of it. I, for one, think their business dinner etiquette, to ask questions of the you won’t regret it. alumni and the parents, to hone their networking skills and to examine potential career paths in a variety of different ways. – Debbie (Hansen) Harmon Ferry ’90 What was in it for the alumni and parents who joined Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Nomination time graduates onto the Commencement Green, Let us tell your story providing a powerful example of a lifelong Know award-worthy classmates or Linfield alumni have gone on to relationship with Linfi eld for our newest Linfield supporters? Consider nominating accomplish great things, both personally graduates. Register by May 1. them for an Alumni Award. Each and professionally. We have profiled a few year Linfield honors four committed Two opportunities for travel of these alumni on the Linfield website, individuals for their hard work, innovation including a blogger, a musician, an actress, and generosity of spirit. The deadline Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Aug. 15-18 a Hollywood producer, a college football for nominations is May 15. For more English Professor recruiter and others. Do you have a business information, call 503-883-2547 or go to Daniel Pollack-Pelzner or career that you are especially proud of? www.linfield.edu/homecoming. will lead a group through Take a moment and fi ll out the Alumni Career plot twists, suspense and Path form, and your story could be among Calling all Golden Grads laughter at the Oregon the next told. www.linfield.edu/careerpath Shakespeare Festival. The trip includes transportation, three nights’ lodging Gilden last lecture and tickets to five Oregon Shakespeare May 2, 7 p.m. productions including My Fair Lady, King Eugene Gilden, professor Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, The Liquid of psychology, will retire Plain and The Heart of Robin Hood. after 30 years at Linfi eld. British Landscapes, Sept. 5-14 Listen to his “last lecture” and wish him a fond farewell Explore England, at the reception following Scotland and Wales during in 219 T.J. Day Hall. this 10-day tour. Enjoy an Join us for a 50-Year Club luncheon on overnight stay in a beautiful Saturday, June1, at noon in Jonasson Hall, castle situated in the To learn more, contact Debbie (Hansen) lower level of Melrose Hall. Then, participate north of Wales, discover the beauty of the Harmon Ferry ’90, director of alumni as a Golden Grad in commencement picturesque Lake District and see the Crown and parent relations, 503-883-2547. activities Sunday, June 2. You will dress in Jewels of Scotland during a guided tour of www.linfield.edu/alumni crimson-colored robes and welcome the 2013 Edinburgh Castle. 2 4 - l i n f i e l d m a g a z i n e Winter 2013
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