Out of The Blue: Posts http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx RSS feed for the Posts list. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:35:08 GMT Windows SharePoint Services V3 RSS Generator 60 Out of The Blue: Posts /alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/_layouts/images/homepage.gif http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx Trivia Time http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=369 Body:

Happy grads and their families will celebrate at Millikin’s commencement ceremonies this weekend, so a little commencement trivia is due. Can you answer correctly?

Five state governors have presented the Millikin commencement address during the university’s history. Who was the last Illinois governor to speak to the graduates?

  1. Gov. Jim Edgar
  2. Gov. Rod Blagojevich
  3. Gov. Richard Ogilvie
  4. Gov. Dan Walker

Send your best guess to alumnews@millikin.edu, and be sure to include your name and address. Winners will be selected in a random drawing from all who respond correctly and each winner will receive a Millikin prize.

April trivia winners:

  • Kent Olson ’82
  • Sarah Lantvit ’09
  • Jolene Haselhorst-Boswell ’82
  • Josh Wroblewski ’11
  • Larry Chapman ’63

Each winner received a Millikin cell phone desk stand for correctly identifying Dr. Clarence Josefson, professor of chemistry, as the retiring faculty member with the longest Millikin tenure. Dr. Josefson has taught at Millikin for 40 years.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 12:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 18:54:55 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=369 New doctoral program announced. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=380 Body:

Millikin’s first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), will be launched during the 2013-14 academic year, with the first DNP students beginning classes next January.

Applications for track 1 of the program (nurse anesthesia) are due July 1.

Read the news release.

Read the May issue of Out of the Blue.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 9:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:50 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=380 University closed May 20; electronic access unavailable for that day. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=379 Body:

The Millikin campus, including the alumni and development office, will be closed all day Monday, May 20, for a technology upgrade.

As a result, you will be unable to access the university’s website, including myMILLIKIN, the alumni directory, online giving and Millikin email accounts on that day.

This one-day shutdown is necessary to allow the information technology department to make an upgrade to Millikin’s computer network system. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience as we upgrade our technology to better serve the Millikin community, including our alumni and friends.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 8:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:12:51 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=379 MU students headed for NYC. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=378 Body:

Senior musical theatre majors are spending a week in The Big Apple beginning May 20, meeting with casting directors, agents and other theater professionals. They'd love to end their week by meeting up with MU alums to celebrate – and maybe get some advice. So once again, Scott Rollison ’96 is coordinating a get-together for the students and NYC-area alums:

Thursday, May 23, at 9 p.m.
Hurley's Saloon
232 West 48th Street (between Broadway & 8th)
Second floor lounge/patio
RSVP to Scott at scottrollison@mac.com by May 21.

Thanks to Scott for his efforts on behalf of MU and our students. And to the New York-bound students, break a leg!

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 7:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:11:05 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=378 Awards honor long-time Millikin teachers and administrator. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=377 Body:

Three long-time members of the Millikin community are being recognized with student awards named in their honor and the retirement of a 40-year faculty member is being recognized with gifts in his honor to benefit chemistry students. Proceeds from all the funds will be awarded to qualified, deserving students.

Dr. Jerald Hunt & Dr. Darlene Hoffman Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
A new award given out at Honors Convocation is named for these two professor emeriti who taught in the School of Education for several years. Learn more and give online.

Linda Slagell Student Success Fund
This new fund provides emergency financial assistance to students and is named in honor of long-time employee Linda Slagell, currently director of transfer admission. Learn more and give online.

Chemistry Fellows Fund
This fund supports the research of an outstanding senior chemistry major. Alumni and friends of MU are asked to give to the fund in honor of Dr. Josefson, who is retiring after 40 years at Millikin. Learn more and give online.

To support these awards by mail, send your check made payable to Millikin University to: Millikin University Alumni and Development Office, 1184 W. Main, Decatur, IL 62522. Please note in the comment field the name of the appropriate fund or award.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 6:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:07:18 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=377 It was Jan-tastic. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=376 Body:
Jan Devore

The overwhelming response made by alumni and friends to the news of the June 30 retirement of Jan Devore, alumni relations director, has led to a change of plans. The retirement event for “Jan’s fans” will now be postponed to this fall’s Homecoming, Oct. 4-6, to allow a larger number of individuals to attend in person and wish her well. Watch for the time, location and other details to come your way this summer once plans are finalized.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 5:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 19:56:59 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=376 “Paws for a Cause” benefits animal shelter. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=375 Body:
Paws for a Cause

Pet prints and some pets were on parade May 3 at Blue Connection in downtown Decatur. Art students enrolled in Carriage House Press created woodcut prints for the event, and proceeds from print sales were donated to the Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter.

View the Herald & Review article.

Right: Kelly Sibthorpe '12 prepares ink for a woodcut of a cat, which was later pressed by a steamroller.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 4:30 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 19:49:02 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=375 Let’s hit the links! http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=374 Body:

It’s time to shine up your clubs and practice your putting for the 16th annual Big Blue Club golf outing! Set for June 28 at Hickory Point Golf Course, the outing is a great chance to join fellow alumni and friends of Millikin for a day of golf, fellowship and fun, all in support of the Big Blue Club and Millikin student-athletes.

For more information, contact coach Sam Osborne at 217-521-0779 or Chad Jones at 217-855-6577.

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Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 4:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 19:21:01 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=374 Summer music camps are right around the corner. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=373 Body:

The Preparatory Department’s summer music camps may be just the ticket to encourage your child’s interest in music. Activities are available for children ages 2-18, and alumni families are eligible for a 10-percent discount with an Alumni Association membership card. For more info, visit www.millikin.edu/preparatory.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 3:30 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 19:16:19 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=373 Speaking of the Alumni Association membership card … http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=372 Body:

… watch for your card in the summer issue of Millikin Quarterly, which will be mailed in July. All former students who have successfully completed 12 or more credit hours as a Millikin student automatically receive free membership in the Alumni Association.Benefits of membership include various discounts and a subscription to Millikin Quarterly magazine. Not on the magazine’s mailing list? Send your mailing address and a request to be added to millikinquarterly@millikin.edu.

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 3:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 19:13:44 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=372 Athletes, coaches, students and faculty receive accolades http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=371 Body:

Awards are springing up all over campus. Here are just a few of the highlights:

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 2:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 19:10:13 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=371 Calendar of Events http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=370 Body:
Category: May 2013
Published: 5/14/2013 1:00 AM
]]> Alida Sullivan May 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 18:57:04 GMT http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=370 An update from the Alumni & Development Office. http://www.millikin.edu/alumni/stayconnected/outoftheblue/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=368 Body:
Jan Devore

To our alumni and friends:

I’d like to share two updates from our office that have happened this week:

Jan Devore, senior director of alumni and donor engagement, has announced her plans to retire. Her last day at Millikin will be June 30, 2013. Read more…



“I have given my all to Millikin and my work for 35 years and feel that the time is right for me to retire,” Jan says. “Retirement will allow me more time to visit with my family and with friends across the country. I look forward to continuing to be a part of this university community as an active retiree."

Jan began her career at Millikin in 1978 as a resident director for the student development staff. She went on to serve that office in various roles, eventually serving as dean of students and chief student development officer. In 1996, she joined the alumni and development office as director of alumni relations. In her role as chief alumni relations officer, she has led the successful efforts to keep literally thousands of alumni and friends engaged with the university.

Before Jan’s last day in the office, we will host an event to allow all of Millikin’s “Jan fans” the opportunity to thank her personally for her service to Millikin and wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement. Please watch for complete details about that event in an upcoming announcement, and I hope you’ll join me in expressing appreciation to Jan for her exemplary service to this institution.

In other news, I’d like to share that the Millikin board of trustees has appointed me as the permanent vice president for alumni and development, after serving as interim vice president for the office since last September and, prior to that, as director of development since 1997. I appreciate this vote of confidence from the board. I will do my best to continue to raise funds in support of university needs within Millikin’s “Transform MU” capital campaign and ensure our office continues to provide the same high quality of service to our alumni and friends that has been our hallmark for many years.

Dave Brandon

Sincerely,

Dave Brandon signature




David Brandon
Vice President
Alumni and Development

Category: May 2013
Published: 5/8/2013 9:11 AM
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