Spring 2009 - Seattle University

my desire to do more for Seattle U, and I’m thrilled to bring
my diverse talents to campus. Additionally, as a graduate of
this fine university—Class of 1990—I am excited about the
possibilities to connect with alumni of all ages.
Seattle University has alumni in all corners of the
world, and I want to make all of you feel valued and a
part of your university. I want to meet with alumni and
hear from you. One way Alumni Relations will encourage
communication is through an alumni survey, produced via a
collaborative effort on campus; you’ll find more details online
at www.seattleu.edu/alumnisurvey and in this issue
(see right). We will also seek to grow our alumni chapters
across the country. If you’d like to participate or start a chapter
in your area, send me an e-mail at lindells@seattleu.edu.
I am planning several other initiatives that will enhance
the sense of what it means to be an SU alum. We have the
opportunity to mobilize a large contingency and demonstrate
the Jesuit traditions of outreach, teamwork and community. We
will increase our reach with our new Alumni Chaplain, David
Anderson, S.J. Another goal is to foster more involvement in
our communities and forge partnerships with our valuable
campus colleagues. To this end, Alumni Relations is working
with Career Services on ways to connect to more alumni.
Recent events have included a Career Day and a networking
and etiquette dinner. We will be teaming with Admissions
to explore ways to further engage with current students
so they know SU is there for them after they graduate.
Because technology is integral to the way we communicate,
we will be reviewing and leveraging forms of communication
that our alumni will respond to. While there is much to be
done and no shortage of great ideas, I am confident we can
achieve these goals together.
The task ahead is not an easy one. I would not be here if
it were. My goals and objectives are lofty. Alumni Relations
intends to be a leader, not a follower, in best practices. We will
take risks. Any challenges along the way will only make us
stronger and more driven to succeed.
I am asking all of our alumni to communicate to me
your needs and let me know what will motivate you to join
me on this mission. Your ideas and input are essential to
our success.
Other universities may prepare their students for life,
but Seattle University prepares us to do even more. Let’s do
this together.
—Steve Lindell
We Want to Hear from You
Every 10 years Seattle University does an indepth
analysis of services and programs.
As an alum your opinions and feedback
are important. We want to hear from you
about the strengths and challenges of
your education, whether as a university we
fulfilled our educational commitment to you
and any suggestions for improvement that
you may have.
From April 10–29, please visit
www.seattleu.edu/alumnisurvey
and take our short survey.
Watch for the survey results and feedback in
a future issue of Seattle University Magazine.
SU Alumni Speak Up
Your feedback is important. Take a few moments to
take our survey at www.seattleu.edu/alumnisurvey.
Alumni Relations would like to grow its alumni chapters
nationwide. To participate or to start a new chapter,
e-mail lindells@seattleu.edu.
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