Alumni Chapter Updates
Tobin Rupert ’88, Kelly Nunez, Johnica Nunez ’03, Celeste Willis ’02, ’05, and Buffy Cooper enjoy the sunset at the Native American Alumni Chapter’s Spring Fling at Sunset Cove.
Alumni Band
Kiara (Donohue) Wolf ’92, ’97, unrbandalum@hotmail.com It’s not too late to join the Alumni Band for this year’s Homecoming Celebration. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the resurrection of the Wolf Pack Marching Band. Everyone who marched is welcome, but we are especially seeking members of the 1980 band to join us. The Alumni Band also funds the John Montgomery Memorial Scholarship, helps support the current marching band and sends a monthly newsletter to share personal and professional news with members. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Kiara Wolf or find us on Facebook as the University of Nevada, Reno Alumni Band.
College of Business Alumni Association Nevada Silver & Blue • Fall 2010
Jenny Boland ’00, jboland@muckelanderson.com
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The College of Business Alumni Association is pleased to announce the election of new officers to the board. The newly elected leadership team began their terms in July. The 2010 officers are Jenny Boland ’00, president; Melissa Molyneaux ’06, president-elect; Jeff Peterson ’86, VP public relations/communications; Kelly (Newcomb) MacLellan ’04, VP membership; Justin Thomsen ’05, VP development; Anthony Puckett ’08, assistant VP development and Pam (Stossel) Ganger ’98, secretary. Congratulations to our new officers and thank you to our outgoing officers for their dedicated service!
Sherry Rupert ’05, Ben Rupert, and Sandi Emm ’02 attend the Native American Alumni Chapter’s Spring Fling at Sunset Cove.
We are also excited to announce the addition of three new directors of the board: Mark Glodowski ’04, Pam (Pagayunan) Durfee ’04 and Adam Reed ’03. We look forward to their contributions and are happy to have them on our board. Keep up to date on events, activities and new job postings by joining our College of Business Alumni Association groups on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Fallon Alumni Chapter Jim Dakin ’74, ’79, jtdakin@sbcglobal.net
The Fallon Alumni Chapter held elections in May. New officers include: Jim Dakin ’74, ’79, president; Colleen (Austin) Palludan ’74, vice president; Valerie Lear ’09, treasurer; and Mike McGinness ’71, secretary. We’d like to thank Roger Diedrichsen ’71, Jim Johnson ’79 and Mike McGinness ’71 for their dedicated service to the chapter over the last several years. Fall plans include a rooter bus to Las Vegas in early October to support the Wolf Pack in its bid to maintain possession of the Fremont Cannon. For additional information regarding upcoming events, visit www.unr.edu/alumni. Click on “Chapters” and then “Fallon Alumni.”
Native American Alumni Chapter
Sherry Rupert ’05, srupert@nic.nv.gov The Native American Alumni Chapter (NAAC) sponsored a
Spring Fling social at Sunset Cove, located at the Sparks Marina. With nearly 20 attendees, we were able to taste a variety of different food and wines. On July 28, the NAAC sponsored a Pack Picnic on the Quad at the University of Nevada, Reno. NAAC families were able to enjoy good music and meet fellow alumni. Once again, NAAC is planning an annual homecoming tailgate on October 9, when the Wolf Pack takes on San Jose State. Save the date for this annual event; we had over 50 attendees at last year’s tailgate and look forward to a bigger crowd this year. Get involved and renew your membership! The chapter meets monthly at various locations. If you are interested in joining, please contact Kari Emm ’01 at (775) 682-5928 or kemm@unr. edu, or Sherry Rupert ’05 at (775) 687-8333.
Nevada Dental Alumni Chapter
David White ’99, davidwhitedds@yahoo.com The Nevada Dental Alumni Chapter is gearing up for the 2010-11 academic year. The chapter offers opportunities for alumni to continue their support of the University through networking, education and community involvement. We are seeking individuals interested in coordinating these events for the upcoming year. For more information on how to become involved, please contact Dr. David White at davidwhitedds@ yahoo.com.