I went to a meeting the other day with 30 fellow AU staffers who do marketing-communications for AU. As each of the members went around the Butler Conference Room table describing their most recent and upcoming events, I was reminded how lucky we are to work at a place where SO MUCH is going on.

There were reports about all the happy parents strolling around during Family Weekend and the KPU speakers who entertained them – nearly 500 guests came to hear radio voice Bob Edwards in Bender Arena and more than 1,200 came the next night to hear former senator and astronaut John Glenn. I gave a report about Homecoming & Reunion Weekend and the 950+ alums and their families who came back to enjoy AU all over again. My colleagues talked about upcoming career fairs, new student programs, the TV networks that various faculty experts will offer election commentary on next Tuesday night, and the rooms in which the College Democrats and College Republicans will gather to watch the election results unfold.

… which got me to thinking how cool it is that the AU community is so involved. Whether you’re a fan of Bush or Kerry, the Sox or the Cardinals, there’s something really comforting in knowing you can always find AU friends who share your passions – and who question you about them, just in case you hadn’t reconsidered lately.

All the best-
-Melissa Reichley
Editor, Alumni Update

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