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Alumni News
Hard work, dedication
continue to strengthen alumni
As president of the National Alumni Board, this last
year has been very rewarding for me. I have had the
pleasure of meeting and working closely with many talented
Saint Mary’s University alumni. I have experienced
first-hand the sincere and genuine
devotion of countless alumni to the
university and its Lasallian tradition.
I have learned many things about the
challenges that colleges and universities
face to provide high-quality educational
services in an extremely
competitive environment. I have had
the opportunity to share many
Dr. Jeffrey Smith, M.D. ’72
President (1999-2000)
National Alumni Board
moments of friendship with Saint
Mary’s alumni, young and old.
Over these last few years of my
involvement with the National
Alumni Board, I have witnessed the
profound commitment of the board members to serve the
needs of Saint Mary’s alumni. During my time on the
board, the National Alumni Board has worked hard to:
• Reach Saint Mary’s alumni through our many
publications, the World Wide Web, national and
local events, and personal contact with friends
and classmates;
• Invite the participation of all alumni in the life of the
university;
• Connect Saint Mary’s students with alumni as part of
their career development;
• Enhance alumni participation at Homecoming so
that friends, classmates, and professors can renew old
ties; and
• Coordinate and assist with the work of the alumni
board chapters in sponsoring local alumni events.
Although all of us lead hectic lives, I continue to be
inspired by so many alumni who share time and energy to
strengthen this university we all love. I encourage you to
consider service to Saint Mary’s University through
participation at alumni events, through the National
Alumni Board, or by volunteering for alumni panels and
our student mentor program. You’ll be amazed at the
difference you make!
On behalf of all of the members of the board, thank you
for your many years of generous support to Saint Mary’s! If
you have any ideas for the National Alumni Board, please
contact the alumni office at 700 Terrace Heights #21,
Winona, MN 55987 or rsatka@smumn.edu. ≠
Upcoming Alumni Events
AUGUST 14
AUGUST 19
SEPTEMBER 23
SEPTEMBER 10
OCTOBER 1
OCTOBER 28
NOVEMBER 4
DECEMBER (TBA)
Chicago, Ill.
Golf outing
Turnberry Country Club
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.
St. Paul Saints baseball game
7:05 p.m.
Winona, Minn.
Alumni Board meeting
Chicago, Ill.
Alumni family picnic
Atlanta, Ga.
Alumni gathering
home of Don & Bonnie Johnson
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.
Twin Cities alumni
Community Outreach Day
Winona, Minn.
Alumni board meeting
Winona, Minn.
Alumni & friends
Christmas party
JANUARY 27, 2001 Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.
Twin Cities hockey game &
reception,O’Gara’s Pub, 7 p.m.
(SMU vs. St. Thomas)
JANUARY 29
FEBRUARY (TBA)
FEBRUARY 24
Washington, D.C.
Alumni reception
University Club
Winona, Minn.
Alumni board meeting
Sarasota, Fla.
Alumni liturgy & brunch
Please watch your mail for more information
throughout the year, or check the SMU web site for
additional events, updates and details:
www.smumn.edu/alumni
Or, call the Alumni Office at
1-800-635-5987, Ext. 1499
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