lumnae Connection Notes and news for Meredith alumnae
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President Jo Allen Meets Fellow Alumnae at Chapter Events Across the State This fall, the Office of Alumnae & Parent Relations hit the road with President Jo Allen, ’80, bringing her to more than 10 alumnae chapter events. From Wilmington to Raleigh to Charlotte, alumnae all over North Carolina had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Meredith’s first alumna president. Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Cheek, ’63, calls this an exciting time for Meredith College. “Dr. Jo Allen is bringing a wealth of experience and talent to our college. It is invigorating to see and feel the enthusiasm from the campus community, alumnae and friends created by Dr. Allen as she shares her appreciation of Meredith’s heritage, her confidence in and excitement about the present time and her vision for making Meredith even stronger in the days ahead,” Cheek said. “In her gracious and thoughtful manner, Dr. Allen is engaging us in conversation about our participation in Meredith’s ongoing success.” More than 500 alumnae, parents and friends of the College turned out to meet President Allen this fall. Be sure to check out the alumnae calendar online for a list of upcoming chapter events as well as other special events. We hope to see you at an event sometime soon! Visit the calendar on the alumnae website at www.meredith.edu/alumnae/events or on our blog at www.beyondthebackgate.wordpress.com/calendar.