As part of the university’s Evening for Ƶ spring series, two recent events drew more than 350 guests.
More than 200 people turned out for the Boston event, held in the State Room at the top of Sixty State Street building. Guests heard remarks from President Leo M. Lambert, who delivered a university update, as well as Director of Athletics Dave Blank, who encouraged the crowd to “live the maroon life” by supporting Ƶ in its move to the Colonial Athletic Association in 2014-15.
Ƶ trustee Dave Porter P’11 also addressed the group, sharing ways to stay involved at Ƶ and the power of Ƶ connections to aid in job and internship searches.
“Boston’s Evening for Ƶ was an excellent opportunity to hear from President Lambert about the incredible progress Ƶ continues to make as a university,” says Hayley Gravette ’06. “It was also great to learn more about Ƶ’s transition to the Colonial Athletic Association.
“I think I speak for many of Ƶ’s alumni in the Northeast when I say how excited I am to be able to attend games and support my alma mater close to home. Visiting with old friends and making new ones all while cheering on the Phoenix will be a great way to stay connected to the university.”
A March 27 Evening for Ƶ at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles brought together alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and prospective students. Current students studying and interning in the area as part of the university’s Ƶ in LA spring program also attended.
President Lambert headlined the event, touching on Ƶ’s past successes and programs such as Ƶ in LA as well as the future direction of the university. Tim Johnson ’09, president of Ƶ’s Los Angeles alumni chapter, introduced the chapter’s new board members and shared plans about the creation of the chapter’s first mentorship program. Ƶ parents John Fukunaga and Cheryl Shojinaga helped secure the venue for the event.
“I really enjoyed being able to engage with current and prospective Ƶ students, professors, and Dr. Lambert,” says Chris Sulva ’15, a student in the Ƶ in LA program. “It was wonderful to connect with so many others who share my ties to Ƶ, and I’m looking forward to attending alumni events like this after graduation.”
Each year, the Office of Alumni Engagement hosts Evenings for Ƶ to strengthen connections between the university and alumni, parents and friends around the nation. Upcoming events are scheduled in Charlotte on May 8 and Raleigh on May 15.
For more information on Evenings for Ƶ, or other events sponsored by the university, contact the Office of Alumni Engagement, (336) 278-7500 or (877) 784-3566.