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President's Message

Northwest and its Alumni Association embrace change

Northwest is currently undergoing more change than most of us can ever remember, and I’m not just talking about switching from Bearkittens to Bearcats or going from “dorms” to “residence halls.”

As you know, Northwest has a new president for the first time in 25 years. On July 1, Dr. John Jasinski became Northwest’s 10th president. I’m excited to see what changes he has in store to build upon the University’s tradition of excellence.

Also on July 1, the Northwest Alumni Association got a new president. I’m honored and privileged to represent the thousands of Bearcats who call Northwest home. Through the coming months, I look forward to sharing my goals for the next biennium with you.

The Northwest Alumni Association has new chapters and new events. Beyond the usual happy hours and tailgate parties, recent activities have included wine tastings, volunteering with the Special Olympics and road trips to theatre performances on campus.

In addition, there are other changes in Northwest’s leadership team – and new coaches, faculty, programs and facilities. The list goes on. Did you know that Northwest now has a nursing degree-completion program?

And with change comes growth. It’s exciting to realize that these changes make us push out of our comfort zone, stay on the cutting edge and ask the tough questions — all for the betterment of the students.

Through it all, Northwest remains the great institution we all know and love. It’s much bigger than any one of us, a certain sports season or any graduating class. We hold Northwest close to our hearts, and that will never go away.

Furthermore, the Northwest Alumni Association is here to help you build upon those memories and make your connection even stronger. For a lifetime. No matter what. I invite you to be part of the alumni association and watch yourself be changed, too.

Sincerely,

Neil Neumeyer ’98
President, Northwest Alumni Association

 

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