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AQ Alumni Association

The mission of the Aquinas College Alumni Association is to help the College promote its position as one of the region's most distinguished Colleges, and bring Aquinas alumni closer to the College and each other.

The Alumni Association supports academic growth and facilities development. We strive to promote greater awareness of the College. We foster lifetime involvement among the alumni, encourage faculty and students in the pursuit of excellence, and offer spiritual and social opportunities to further individual growth and community spirit.

In other words, the Association wants to support our alumni and in turn seek alumni support of the College. How can we serve you better? Drop us a line at alumni@aquinas.edu and let us know what events, services, or opportunities YOU would like to see.

2009-2010 Alumni Association Board Members

Chris Avery '07	Julie (Hilton) Morano '00
Deb Bailey '96	Michelle O'Malley '89
Christina Bivins '95	Greg Pfent '70
Damon Bouwkamp '00 - Vice President	Ragan Savara '03
Michelle Frazho '79	Barb Selesky '87
Andy Holtgreive '94 - President	Dursa Smotrilla '89
Choka Johnson '96	Jim Thrall '60
Connie Kowalsyk '99	Tim Tierney '83
Sr. Rose Marie Martin - Secretary	Amy Westphal '05
Susie McReynolds '02

Minutes

Download (pdf) the minutes from Alumni Association meetings.

Planning Session: August 2, 2008

Full Board Meeting: October 4, 2008 ; January 10, 2009; March 21, 2009; June 30, 2009

Alumni Association Educator's Grant Program

The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Grant:

Michelle Day '02 of Lakeside Elementary for her project, Grand Rapids History;

Angela Dressander '01, of Sacred Heart of Jesus for her project, Listen to Reading; and

Teisha Struik-Kothe '99, MAT, of East Kentwood High School for her project The Glass Castle Project.
Each recipient will receive a $500 grant and will submit a report at the end of the project. Congratulations and thanks to all of the applicants!

>>Download the 2010 Educator's Grand Application (pdf)

Alumni Association Affinity Programs

Liberty Mutual

Save on your car, life, and home insurance while supporting the Alumni Association.
>>Get a free no obligation quote. Outside of Michigan visit: www.libertymutual.com.

Saints Travel

Visit www.saints-travel.com to shop for the best prices on air fare, car rentals, hotels, and more.

New Location for Alumni Bricks

Purchase a brick to be placed by the Shrine to Mary. Bricks are $125.

>>Download the Order Form (pdf)

Due to weather, nature, and AQ becoming more wheelchair accessible, it was determined that the walkways that previously held the Alumni bricks needed to be replaced. The cost and time to save each brick were high and therefore, they were not salvaged. However, each brick will be replaced at no cost to the original donor. Letters will go out explaining the move. New bricks will be located at the Shrine to Mary by Homecoming 2011. Donors will also have the opportunity to update the brick if they have since married or received a Master's degree from AQ. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at brigid.avery@aquinas.edu or (616) 632-2494. Thank you for your understanding!

-Brigid Avery, Director of Alumni Relations


1607 Robinson Road S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799 - (616) 632-8900