UW-P Alumni: June 2008

Spent the day in Madison yesterday with my alumni colleagues from around the state! We try to gather a few times a year to check in, hear what's new, get ideas, give ideas, etc. etc.!

A special shout out to my friend Tommie at UW-W...he bleeds purple AND he reads my blog! Thanks, Tommie!

So, it's fun to go to these meetings to hear what other schools are doing with their alumni, or better yet, what alumni are doing with their alma maters! We all had great things to share! I'm always happy to brag about our alumni, our school, our campus...the whole shabang. You should be very glad that you are also represented by a board of alumni who have great ideas for you and are some of the many who share treasure; time And blood, sweat and tears!

Watch for UW-P in the parades next week and give us your heartiest cheer! Until then....

This morning I popped into Wilson's Coffee & Tea in West Racine for my summertime iced Goji Red Raspberry GREEN tea and what a delightful encounter I had. I eavesdropped on the owner, Robin, intruducing Jonathan Olsen to Edith Eisenberg.

What's the significance of this?

Well, Robin was telling Jonathan that Edith was the campus nurse when he was a student at UW-P and her husband was a professor of Chemistry. He mentioned this to Jonathan because he is a professor of Political Science here! I stood on the periphery of this, in my GREEN UW-P polo shirt!, as long as I could and then interjected my connection to the university!

Robin clarified that he actually graduated from UW-M because he was in the consortial nursing program. He said that in all actuality, he spent about 'twelve hours' at UW-M in total. It was great to hear how connected he felt to UW-P and that he enjoys receiving 'Perspective' magazine to stay informed about campus and the people!

Mrs. Isenberg had recently attended the Pre Health Alumni event and said how nice it was.

We also reminisced about difference campus people from then and now...or both!

You KNOW how I enjoy these types of encounters! I left with a spring in my step and a grin from ear to ear! So, let me know if you'd like to meet for tea! It's always a delightful time!

There are also some other 'tee times' this summer. Please join us on the golf course for some great outings...here are a few to note:

Ranger Club June 23

Men's Basketball July 20

Wrestling August 16

Men's Soccer August 24

*If you'd like more info about these items, please go to the Athletics section of the web site!