FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
The start of the calendar year is a time for reflection and making plans. The Alumni Association has much to be proud of as we reflect upon all that has been accomplished in recent months; this fall was a busy time filled with many exciting events. Now we’re in the midst of planning more activities as we help Assumption alumni stay connected and involved with their alma mater.
The 2018–19 Alumni Board of Directors commenced with some new members and much energy. Our subcommittees are in place and ready to support Assumption’s admissions efforts, on-campus events and programs, as well as the Alumnus/a in Residence Program.
Members of the Board of Directors planned the second annual Alumnus/a in Residence event, which took place in November and was a collaboration between alumni and Assumption’s administration and faculty to welcome to campus alumnus Nick Veltri ’07, a financial analytics manager at Quantifind in New York City. During his visit, Nick connected with students, presented to a class, and visited with faculty, staff, and administrators, sharing with them the successes and value of his liberal arts degree. The wonderful day culminated with his keynote address to students and fellow alumni at the Career Networking Night.
Earlier in the fall, on September 27, nearly 200 Boston-area alumni gathered at the Clarke – Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom and Test Kitchen for an event hosted by showroom owners and fellow alumni Jill (Clarke) Fotiades ’93, Michael Fotiades ’92, and Sean Clarke ’97. Other fall highlights included a fun-filled family day of apple picking, co-hosted by Jim Lattanzi ’06 and Alumni Board Member Christof Chartier ’12, at Hollis Hill Farm in Fitchburg; and Assumption’s annual Homecoming, for which alumni traveled from near and far. We concluded the year with the annual Young Alumni Reception in Boston and the annual Breakfast with Santa event on campus.
The Alumni Board of Directors looks forward to a busy spring and especially supporting the efforts of the admissions team. If you would like to get involved or have any ideas to share regarding future alumni events, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
-Michela D’Eramo Mesa ’06
ALUMNI NETWORKS
To better serve our alumni, Regional Club programs have been restructured into Alumni Networks, with 14 established regions to date. If you wish to start a Network in your area, please let us know! Instrumental in maintaining the groups, Network Ambassadors will plan and implement a variety of programs to enhance your engagement with the institution and other alumni. Visit assumption.edu/alumni to get involved.
HOMECOMING 2018
Assumption alumni braved the weather to attend Homecoming on October 27, 2018.
