Alumni Beacon

Volume 2, Number 52
Thursday, October 15, 2009

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From Your Alumni Association

~ Alumni Board Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Service, Alumni Excellence and Young Alumni Awards

Top Stories

~ Homecoming and Family Weekend 2009 Recap
~ Men's Alumni Soccer Game a Success

Special Interest

~ Guilford to Hold Blood Drive During Save a Life Week Nov. 13 11/13/2009
~ Career Services Offers Resources to Alumni
~ Entries Requested for 4th Alumni Art Exchange and Exhibition

Announcements

Gatherings and Events

~ Physics Department's Biennial Reunion to be Held March 26-27 3/26/2010
~ Alumni Invited to Retirement Reception for Anthony Gurley Oct. 29 10/29/2009
~ Upcoming Events in the D.C. Area Announced
~ Alumni Invited to Third Annual Barn Dance Oct. 30 10/30/2009
~ The Bryan Series Presents Paul Krugman Nov. 3, Alumni Reception Planned 11/03/2009
~ Quaker Club Breakfast Scheduled for Nov. 6, Featuring Basketball Coaches and Players 11/06/2009

Personal Notes

~ G# Identification Retrieval Available
~ Follow Guilford on Facebook, YouTube

 

Alumni Board Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Service, Alumni Excellence and Young Alumni Awards
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The Alumni Board is accepting nominations for the Charles C. Hendricks Distinguished Service Award, the Alumni Excellence Award and the Young Alumni Award, to be presented in the fall of 2010.

The Distinguished Service Award honors persons who have given outstanding and prolonged service to Guilford (does not have to be an alumnus/a of the college). The Alumni Excellence and Young Alumni Awards (for those under 40 years of age) who exemplify the best of a Guilford education by excelling in their work and service to the community and that are excellent representatives of Guilford's values and show commitment to the college.

The Alumni Board is comprised of 40 alums from around the country that spans over six decades of graduation classes. The board meets four times a year to learn about the current state of the college, work in committees to improve the alumni experience, develop supportive experiences with current students, assist the college with various projects and undertakings and to honor alumni with three yearly awards.

For more information or to make nominations, contact KIMBERLY KENNEDY in the Alumni Office at 336-316-2321 or
kennedykd@guilford.edu.

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2009 Recap
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Dan Katzman and his photoClouds, mist and rain didn't dampen the spirits of returning alumni and families for this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend held Sept. 25-26.

Alumni, family and students mingled in the Alumni House during check-in and find their way to events throughout the weekend. A photo exhibit by DANIEL KATZMAN '08 provided an exquisite background. (photo here of Dan's brochure cover).

Alumni during a reunionReunions, family events, music, sports events, carnival family fun, leadership program open houses and more culminated in an all-community meal featuring bluegrass music and southern barbecue on Saturday evening. Many hearty souls then braved a downpour to watch the football game under the lights!

We were glad to see so many of you this year. Mark your calendars now for next year! Nov. 5-6, 2010.

Men's Alumni Soccer Game a Success
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Thanks to all of you who were able to attend the alumni game during Homecoming and Family Weekend. We had 24 alums attend and play in the game and I certainly hope the game continues to grow each time we play. So you can plan ahead, I'd like to make this a semi-annual event. I will be in contact with our Alumni Association and will work with them to make sure everyone gets all of the proper soccer/homecoming/alumni information.

Follow the men's soccer team online.

Thanks again,
Jeff Bateson & The Quaker Men's Soccer Team

Guilford to Hold Blood Drive During Save a Life Week Nov. 13
Location: Founders Gallery
Date: 11/13/2009
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This year's Save a Life week will be Nov. 9-14. Save a Life week includes the college's annual Red Cross blood drive Friday, Nov. 13, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Founders Gallery and Commons. We ask that individuals sign up for a slot ahead of time. If you can't make that day Guilford is incorporating a new Donor Week. During this week you can give blood as a Guilford representative any time Monday-Saturday at the American Red Cross located at 1501 Yanceyville Street Greensboro, NC 27405.

We hope that alumni will be able to support our efforts to SAVE A LIFE. For more information about times you can give blood during Donor Week please contact DESIREE WILKINSON at 316-2460 or dwilkins@guilford.edu.

Career Services Offers Resources to Alumni
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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.

Entries Requested for 4th Alumni Art Exchange and Exhibition
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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 to be Held March 26-27
Date: 3/26/2010
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""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.

Alumni Invited to Retirement Reception for Anthony Gurley Oct. 29
Location: Gilmer Room, Founders Hall
Date: 10/29/2009
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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.

Upcoming Events in the D.C. Area Announced
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Oct. 24: Annual brunch to welcome new alumni
Saturday, Nov. 7: Football at Catholic University, Noon (more details coming soon)


Annual brunch to welcome new alumni
Saturday, Oct. 24, Noon
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, Oct. 21, to Event Coordinator ERIK EDGERTON at dcalumni@guilford.edu or (Cell) 202-215-4904.

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 $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 D.C. 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 Sunday. Did you miss out on the survey last spring? We have reactivated it for a limited time.

Take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QOyChr2W5_2bCv0pEqNlX6Hg_3d_3d. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Alumni Invited to Third Annual Barn Dance Oct. 30
Location: Hodgin Valley Farm
Date: 10/30/2009
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barn danceAlumni are invited to join students, faculty and staff for the third annual barn dance at beautiful, alumni owned and operated Hodgin Valley Farm Friday, Oct. 30. Instruction will be from 7:30-8 p.m. and dancing will be from 8-10 p.m. Live music provided with Joy Greenwolfe as the caller for the evening.

No dancing experience necessary! Questions? Contact KARRIE MANSON in the alumni office at 336-316-2321 or
kopalesk@guilford.edu

The Bryan Series Presents Paul Krugman Nov. 3, Alumni Reception Planned
Location: War Memorial Auditorium
Date: 11/03/2009
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Quakerman at receptionJoin Guilford alumni for the next event in this year's Bryan Series, a talk by Paul Krugman at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, at War Memorial Auditorium in Greensboro.

Tickets for the talk are available online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000 at a cost of $35.

Alumni with tickets for the event are invited to a pre-event reception in the terrace on the second level of the auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. Follow directional signs in the auditorium lobby.

Please contact KARRIE MANSON in Alumni Relations with questions at 336-316-2148.

Quaker Club Breakfast Scheduled for Nov. 6, Featuring Basketball Coaches and Players
Location: Gilmer Room, Founders Hall
Date: 11/06/2009
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The next Quaker Club breakfast will be Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 a.m. in the Gilmer Room of Founders Hall. Basketball coaches and players will offer remarks.

G# Identification Retrieval Available
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Did you know that you have a unique Guilford identification #? You can use this "G number" to gain exclusive access to Guilford's online alumni community.

Three great reasons to join Guilfordconnections.com:

  • Look up old friends and classmates
  • Share photos and stories
  • Stay connected with Guilford

Contact the Alumni Relations Office to retrieve your G number! alumni@guilford.edu or 336-316-2321.

Follow Guilford on Facebook, YouTube
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Become a fan of Guilford on Facebook and follow the college on You Tube! http://www.youtube.com/guilfordcollege