Alumni Gatherings and Events
WE NEED YOUR ENTHUSIASM, TALENT AND CREATIVITY.
Would you like to plan a gathering for alumni or help establish a chapter of Friends of Guilford in your area? If so, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (336) 316-2321 or e-mail us at alumni@guilford.edu.
Career Services - A Lifetime of Help!
With the fallout from the economic recession, some alumni have been experiencing unemployment or a cut in their work hours. Some of these Guilfordians have wisely found their way back to the Center for Career and Community Learning (CACL) for assistance as they seek to discover what's next in their personal and professional lives. They didn't forget that career services are available at no charge to all Guilford alumni for life!
Just as nature stores energy during winter in preparation for the upcoming months of growth, a lull in the economy offers the opportunity for professional exploration and readjustment. And, there are many ways that CACL can be of service to you during such transitions. First and foremost is counseling, from both career and vocational perspectives. Career counseling includes assistance with updating and polishing your resume, crafting an effective cover letter, making career transitions, and practicing interview skills. Vocational counseling addresses the big question of, "Who in the world am I?!" and helps to explore one's sense of passion and purpose. While examining potential future options and developing new skills, alumni can also take advantage of Guilford's internship program to identify potential sites for hands-on experience.
Career & Community Learning also has a full career library as well as computer lab and printers available to alumni who are exploring their career options. Books on specific jobs within majors, re-careering, and other pertinent career and vocation topics are available. CACL's webpages (www.guilford.edu/cacl and www.guilford.edu/internship) offer on-line assistance including links to a wide variety of job posting boards. CACL also co-sponsors an annual regional Career Fair, which will be held at the Airport Marriott on Monday, Nov. 16, from 1-4 p.m. Alumni are welcome to attend. We recommend that you dress professionally and bring with you professional copies of your current resume.
Whatever your career needs, let the counselors in Career & Community Learning be a lifeline for guidance and assistance with professional development and transitions. We're open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and after hours by appointment. To schedule an appointment or for more information, including our location, please contact us at 336-316-2187 or careers@guilford.edu.
Alumni Invited to Retirement Reception for Anthony Gurley
Alumni are invited to a reception honoring Director of Student Financial Services ANTHONY GURLEY '77, who will retire Oct. 30. The reception is Thursday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. in the Gilmer Room in Founders Hall.
In order to help us plan appropriately please go to www.guilfordconnections.com to RSVP. The RSVP is at the bottom of the page and no log-in is required. For more information contact SANDY PEARMAN at 336-316-2428 or spearman@guilford.edu.
The college is creating a scrapbook in Anthony's honor. If you wish to contribute a note, photo, or a memento, please direct those to DIANNA LEBAUBE in the Office of Student Financial Services, New Garden Hall B03 or dlebaube@guilford.edu.
We look forward to seeing you on this special day for Anthony and Guilford.
3rd Annual Guilford College Barn Dance!
October 30, 2009
Hodgin Valley Farm http://www.hodginvalleyfarm.com/
7:30 to 8:00 instruction
8 to 10 p.m. – dancing and refreshments
You are cordially invited to join students, faculty and staff for a fun night of dancing and mingling at beautiful (alumni owned and operated!) Hodgin Valley Farm. Live music provided by ???, with Joy Greenwolfe as the caller for the evening.
No experience necessary! Questions? Contact Karrie Manson in the alumni office at 336-316-2321 or kopalesk@guilford.edu
BRYAN SERIES – ALUMNI RECEPTION
Join Guilford College alumni for the second event in this year's
Bryan Series, a talk by Paul Krugman, 7:30 pm, November 3, at War Memorial Auditorium in Greensboro. http://www.guilford.edu/about_guilford/news_and_publications/releases/fol_krugman.html
There are still single tickets available for $35 through Ticketmaster
Alumni are invited to a pre-event reception in the terrace on the
second level of the auditorium beginning at 6:30 pm. Follow
directional signs in the auditorium lobby.
Please contact Karrie Manson in Alumni Relations with questions at
336-316-2148.
4th Alumni Art Exchange and Exhibition
Guilford College Art Gallery invites eligible alumni artists to submit artwork to the 4th Juried Alumni Art Exhibition in the main gallery of Hege Library Jan. 19-Feb. 28.
Entries are sought from artists 18 years and older who have attended classes in the Guilford Art Department, and other Guilford alumni working as professional artists. All work must be original and not previously shown at the college. The submission of recent work is encouraged and all media are eligible. Additional requirements are noted on the online entry form.
Submissions for this exhibition will be accepted online only. Click here for the entry form. After submitting an entry form with the titles and details of up to three works, you will receive an email with instructions on how to upload your images. The deadline for submissions to the Alumni Exhibition is Nov. 30.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the 4th Alumni Art Exchange will be held on Feb. 20. Guilford alumni who have established successful careers in the arts will return to campus to share their experiences in a day-long symposium of panel discussions and workshops on topics ranging from graduate school opportunities, art education, careers in art-related businesses, and prospering as practicing artists.
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact TERRY HAMMOND, Director and Curator, Guilford College Art Gallery, at 336-316-2438 or thammond@guilford.edu.
Physics Department's Biennial Reunion
The Physics Department and Office of Alumni Relations will host the biennial physics reunion March 26-27, featuring numerous presentations by department alumni and the 13th Sheridan A. Simon Distinguished Alumni lecture, given by VIKTORIA (JANE) GREANYA '95. 
Alumni will talk about their professional lives as Guilford physics graduates and/or about interesting problems that they have been working on. Physics department alumni have pursued a wide range of professions so these talks will cover a broad spectrum of topics.
Greanya followed her bachelor's degrees in physics with a Ph.D. in physics from Michigan State University. She is a program manager in the Defense Sciences Office (DSO). Prior to joining DSO in 2009, Dr. Greanya was a consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton providing technical support to the DARPA Microsystems Technology Office. In 2004, she completed a National Research Council Post-doctoral Associateship at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering.
The lecture honors Sheridan A. Simon, a native of Buffalo, N.Y., who was a physics professor at Guilford from 1974 until his death in 1994. He helped create the honors program at Guilford and was named Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Physics at the college in 1993.
DC Guilford Alumni News:
October 24 Brunch at Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, October 24: Annual Brunch to Welcome New Alumni
Saturday, November 7: Guilford Football @ Catholic University, 12 noon (more details coming soon)
Annual Brunch to Welcome New Alumni returning to Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill
Date and Time: Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM (noon)
Location: Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill, near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave SE & 8th St SE on historic Barracks Row.
Address: 419 8th Street SE Washington, DC 20003
Nearest Metro: Eastern Market (Blue/Orange)
Website: www.capitolhillgrill.com.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 21 to Event Coordinator Erik Edgerton at dcalumni@guilford.edu or (Cell) 202-215-4904.
More Details: This annual tradition has become one of our most popular events of the year making it a great place to make new Guilford friends and reconnect with those you know. The Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill features a delicious Indian & Pakistani buffet. As a special welcome to the newest members of our alumni family all 2009 Guilford grads eat free. We estimate the cost for other alumni will be around $15-16 including tax and tip. Alumni are welcome to add a donation to their tab to help cover the meals for our new graduates.
Missed our Event Survey last spring? Take it now for a limited time!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009 DC Guilford Alumni Event Survey earlier this year. Guests at the brunch will get a preview of how we are putting your feedback to work in 2010. One change we already made was to move the Annual Brunch to Welcome New Alumni to a Saturday instead of the usual Sunday. Did you miss out on the survey last spring? We have reactivated it for a limited time.
Click here to take the survey or copy and paste this link into your browser: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QOyChr2W5_2bCv0pEqNlX6Hg_3d_3d. We estimate the survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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Guilford College Quaker Club's
Quaker Club Breakfast on Friday, November 6 at 8:00 AM Armfield Athletic Center
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Upcoming Schedule of Events for the greater Washington DC area (Keep checking this web-site for more details)
To join the DC Alumni listserv, e-mail dcalumni@guilford.edu or view our web-site at http://www.dcguilfordalumni.com
Dear DC area Guilford Alumni!
We are pleased to report that the DC alumni network continues to build momentum. We have already enjoyed several successful events, including a tour of the Botanic Gardens, a river cleanup, and several happy hour events. Our alumni e-mail list continues to grow, and we hope that you will continue to encourage your fellow alumni to contact us so that they might be added to the e-mail list as well.
In addition, we hope to see an increase in the number of announcements of personal updates for class notes. You can now submit notes online.
Everyone enjoys reading about their classmates, so don't be shy!
As always, if you would like to schedule a Guilford Alumni event, please contact the DC Regional Council at dcalumni@guilford.edu
Sincerely,
The Guilford DC Regional Alumni Council