August 2004

Dear AU Alum-

Fifteen years ago, on a rainy Chicago night in April (in my first volunteer experience for the university), I attended a college night at my high school and got the biggest kick out of extolling the virtues of AU to eager high school juniors. I couldn't get enough. Since then, I have attended three dozen college nights, freshman summer send-offs, and interviews. I was later asked to start the Chicago chapter of the AU Alumni Association, and before I knew it I was secretary, vice president, and then president of the Alumni Board. I still haven't had enough of being involved with AU.

Now I have just days left in my term as president, and I think of all of those dedicated volunteers who made the time and commitment to give back to the school that gave us all so much. One of those people is Carey Earle, SOC/BA ’88, currently the vice president of the board, who will become the new president as of September 1. As those who know Carey already know, she is a dynamic lady with a passion for AU which is unparalleled. I know Carey will do a fabulous job as president.

Thank you for your friendship and your commitment of time, money, and talent to AU. And don't worry, I’ll still be at my high school next April, rain or shine.

Best,
Don

Don Knapp, SPA/BA ’81, SPA/MA ’83, WCL/JD ’87

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