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Tourin’ Bearcats enjoy a getaway to Virginia Northwest alumni and friends took a trip last fall to Virginia’s Historic Triangle, offered by the Tourin’ Bearcats, the Northwest Alumni Association’s travel program. The group of nine travelers began their trip with a guided tour of the Berkley Plantation, Virginia’s most historic plantation. They also enjoyed guided tours of the Governor’s Palace, the capitol building and plenty of unique shops in Colonial Williamsburg, the Yorktown Victory Center and the Jamestown Settlement, all with costumed interpreters. The next Tourin’ Bearcats trip is slated for October where travelers will take in the Albuquerque International Balloon
Pam Johnson Harrington ’81, Kayla Cummings Sierks ’85 and Carol Stephens ’04 enjoy Bearcat camaraderie in colonial Williamsburg, Va.
Fiesta. For more information, see the ad on the back page of this magazine or call the Northwest Alumni Association at 660.562.1248. To view a photo album from the Virginia trip, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/alumni/photoalbum. n
During their Tourin’ Bearcats getaway to Virginia, Northwest alumni gathered at the Jamestown Settlement and included (front row, from left) Kayla Cummings Sierks ’85, Pam Johnson Harrington ’81, Earlene Christie ’68, Harvey Christie ’68, (back row) Carol Stephens ’04, Joan Whiteaker Fore ’64, Don Fore ’64, Polly Parsons Howard ’00, ’09 and Brenda Untiedt ’00, ’09.
Alumni invited to ‘Mentor-a-Bearcat’ Northwest alumni interested in making a difference in a student’s academic and professional life will soon have the opportunity, thanks to a program to be piloted by the Northwest Alumni Association. The Mentor-a-Bearcat program aims to connect alumni with students, and Northwest is gauging the interest of alumni who would consider being a career mentor to current students. “Through our interaction with alumni, we frequently receive requests from our graduates as to how they can better connect with current students,” said Steve Sutton ’71, director of alumni relations. “We believe the Mentor-a-
Bearcat program is a great way to bridge that connection.” While the program is still in the planning stages, mentorship could take a variety of forms depending upon student and faculty needs. Mentors may be asked if they would like to form a oneon-one relationship or give guidance to a class, student organization or faculty member. If you are interested in participating or would like more information about the Mentor-a-Bearcat program, contact Northwest’s Office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu. n
JOIN TODAY! Membership in the Northwest Alumni Association is an easy way to stay connected to your alma mater. By joining today, your generosity helps keep Northwest strong by supporting scholarships, alumni programming and so much more. To join, or for more information about membership, visit www.nwmissouri. edu/alumni/membership.htm or call 660.562.1248.
Spring 2012
Northwest Alumni Magazine