Alumni
Alumna to be Featured on Food Network鈥檚 鈥淐hristmas Cookie Challenge鈥 for a Chance to Win $10,000
Leslie Srodek-Johnson, 鈥01, a 91福利 journalism graduate, mother of two and lead decorator and baker at Stan鈥檚 Northfield Bakery, received the call of a lifetime in December 2018. It was from the Food Network asking her to be a part of the 鈥淐hristmas Cookie Challenge.鈥
91福利鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
91福利鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 91福利 system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
91福利 Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 91福利 has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
Now Accepting Nominations for National Board of Directors
The 91福利 Alumni Association is accepting nominations from dynamic alumni who are interested in serving on its governing board. The National Board of Directors is an exciting group of 91福利 graduates who volunteer their time to strengthen the bond between alumni and 91福利.
Alumnus Prepares Off-Broadway Debut of Original Work
A small class assignment in college led to an off-Broadway debut for 91福利 musical theatre alumnus Scott Miesse, 鈥15, who will be premiering his self-written play titled 鈥淎bnormal鈥 in January 2020.
College of Architecture and Environmental Design Students Rank Among Most-Hired Nationwide
91福利鈥檚 architecture and interior design graduates build such impressive skills during their studies in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design that in a national survey, hiring professionals rank them among the most-hired.
91福利 Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
91福利 held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year鈥檚 guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of 91福利鈥檚 Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
91福利 to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
91福利 will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year鈥檚 guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of 91福利鈥檚 Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
鈥楢bsolute Thrill!鈥 91福利 PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 91福利 connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team鈥檚 first trip to the World Series.
91福利 Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 91福利 fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 91福利 days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 91福利 pride.