By Carly Menzel
Public Relations Student Assistant

Continuing its tradition of being an active component of Kansas Wesleyan University, the Alumni Association generously donated its time and money again this past year to help with various campus projects.

Once again, the Alumni Association provided two Buck Meals for the students on campus. Buck Meals are Sunday evening dinners at the University United Methodist Church that the students can attend for only $1. Additionally, in October, the Association provided a continental breakfast and snacks during the Homecoming festivities.

Helping to establish a relationship with new alumni also has been important. The Association also welcomed new alumni by hosting a graduation party for the fall 2004
graduates and a reception for the spring 2005 graduates after Commencement. New alumni also were presented with a Kansas Wesleyan Alumni mug and car tag holder. Additionally, alumni served as ushers at Commencement.

When the Kansas Wesleyan Philharmonic Choir was in need of assistance, the Association stepped in to help. Since the choir outgrew its risers, the Alumni Association provided $1,200 for the purchase of two new performance risers for the group. The Association also paid to have three boxes built to store the choir’s new purple velvet robes. Additionally, the Bell Choir received $800 from the Association for the purchase of additional bell octaves and cleaning equipment.

The Philharmonic Choir and Bell Choir took the gifts from the Alumni Association with them on their spring tour in Kansas and Oklahoma. The Association also purchased a new Coyote mascot outfit for $800.

In June 2005, the Association helped with the Fabulous ’50s reunion by providing a snack area on campus and volunteers to greet visitors. More than 120 persons attended the reunion.

To help promote the University, the Association purchased two Kansas Wesleyan University banners that have been used at various events on and off campus. Additionally, posters were designed for the alumni teachers in USD 305. The posters will be delivered to the schools in the fall.

In keeping with its mission to support the University, the Alumni Association jumped at the chance to be involved with Kansas Wesleyan’s campaign to build a new Student
Center by pledging $10,000 for an office in the new building.

For information about joining the Kansas Wesleyan University Alumni Association, please contact Jane Anderson, Director of Alumni Relations, at 785-827-5541 ext. 1129 or via email at janea@kwu.edu.