Alumni, Family and Friends
Honoring President Paul J. LeBlanc
As the SNHU community prepares to bid farewell to President LeBlanc, we're compelled to celebrate his legacy in a meaningful and lasting way through the establishment of The President Paul J. LeBlanc First-Generation Scholarship Fund. This fund will break down barriers to education, providing financial assistance for students who are the first in their families to pursue an undergraduate degree. Dr. LeBlanc has been a steadfast advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in higher education and is a first-generation graduate himself. Join us in empowering first-generation students to become first-generation graduates, making meaningful change for themselves and their communities. Thanks to a generous alum, we've received a $50,000 challenge gift, pushing us beyond $100,000! How much further can we go?
Vision Board Virtual WorkshopTuesday, May 21 | 7:30-9 pm ET | Virtual
Create a physical or digital vision board focused on personal and/or professional goals. If you would like to create a physical board, feel free to use paper, pens, markers, magazines, personal photographs, and anything else that inspires your creativity. Learn more and register.
Virtual Spring Commencement 2024 Saturday, May 25 | 2 pm ET | Virtual
SNHU will continue Commencement celebrations with an immersive 360-degree virtual reality ceremony for graduates who were unable to attend in person. For more information, visit the Commencement website.
SNHU Career: .GOV Federal Employment Virtual Career Event Wednesday, May 29 | 4-5 pm ET | Virtual
Join SNHU Career Services for this special virtual event where students and graduates will have the opportunity to pick from two 30-minute sessions with employer representatives from various federal government departments and agencies who are interested in hiring SNHU talent. These employers will share information about their workplace, career opportunities available, and more. Learn more and register.
HP CARES: Volunteer to Launch your HIM Career Wednesday, May 29 | 7 pm ET | Virtual
The SNHU Continuing Education for Health Professions team presents HP CARES (Health Professions Creating Awareness & Real-world Engagement Series). Throughout this monthly series, attendees will have a chance to connect with experts, exchange ideas, and explore the multifaceted terrain of healthcare careers, research, and innovations. This month, we are joined by Melanie Kiss-Endicott, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and educator in the field of health information management (HIM). Learn more and register. Please contact Laurie Lewis for any questions.
Alumni Board Applications: Due June 1
The SNHU Alumni Association Board of Directors is composed of elected volunteers who serve the association's mission: providing support, as alumni, through leadership and commitment to the tradition and future of the Southern New Hampshire University community and developing and enhancing alumni pride in, and affinity to, the university. Members of the board of directors are elected to serve a three-year term. The Nominations Committee is currently accepting applications for the term starting in September 2024. Learn more and apply by June 1.
Meet us in Philly! Saturday, June 1 | 5-7 pm | Spruce Street Harbor Park (Philadelphia, PA)
Join SNHU alumni, students, and staff, for a fun, very casual get-together at Spruce Street Harbor Park. Be sure to show off your school spirit and wear your best SNHU gear! Lacking SNHU garb? Attend for a chance to win some swag! Learn more and register. Questions? Email connect@snhu.edu. We hope to see you there!
We’re Headed to Texas! June 7 & 8
Connect with SNHU community members in Texas! We hope you'll join us at one (or both!) of these fun events:
Austin, TX Meetup | Friday, June 7 | 6-9 pm | Speakeasy (Austin, TX) Casually connect with other SNHU community members while you enjoy great music, bowl a string, snack on some appetizers, and grab SNHU swag.
Alumni & Faculty Brunch | Saturday, June 8 | 10 am-12 pm | The Diner Bar (Austin, TX)
Join SNHU President, Paul LeBlanc, University Provost, Lisa Marsh Ryerson, as well as the Faculty and Alumni Engagement Teams for this brunch meet and greet at The Diner Bar. Please reach out to alumni@snhu.edu for questions.
Finding Peace from the Inside Out Wednesday, June 11 | 12-1 pm ET | Virtual
Global Citizens Circle invites the SNHU community to this virtual program featuring discussion leaders, Ishmael Beah and Libby Hoffman. Ishmael is a Sierra Leonean and American author of the novels Little Family, Radiance of Tomorrow, and the bestselling memoir A Long Way Gone about his experience as a child soldier. Libby is the president of Catalyst for Peace, a private foundation she established in 2003 to grow a new architecture for peace — one that works from the inside out, where those most impacted by violence and war lead in building peace and restoring social wholeness. Learn more and register.
Basketball Summer Camp for Girls SNHU (Manchester, NH)
Registration is open for the New Hampshire Hoop Skills Basketball camp, led by SNHU Women’s Basketball Coach, Karen Pinkos. New Hampshire Hoop Skills provides fun-filled instruction and emphasis on the fundamentals of basketball for girls in grades 2-10. 2024 camp dates:
Alumni Awards Nominations: Due July 1 Do you know a SNHUperstar Penmen who deserves recognition? Nominations are open for four prestigious SNHU Alumni Awards ...
Learn about the criteria for each award and check out the 2024 winners. Nominations are due by July 1, 2024. Winners will be contacted about an awards ceremony.
Penmen Athletics Golf Outing Thursday, July 11 | 7 am-3 pm | Derryfield Country Club (625 Mammoth Rd, Manchester, NH 03104)
Join us for the third-annual Penmen Athletics Golf Outing. The proceeds will benefit SNHU student-athletes to alleviate the increasing cost of travel, equipment and daily operations of our sports teams. Learn more and register.
Global Days of Service: That's a wrap!
Thank you to all the volunteers who took part in the 9th annual Global Days of Service! While we calculate the total number of hours served and our collective impact, you can still contribute to the movement in the following ways:
Recap: SNHU Internal Sales Competition 2024
Commencement Stories
Caps Off to SNHU's Class of 2024 at Spring Commencement
22-Year-Old Without Arms Uses Her Feet to Navigate College
‘It’s never too late’: Utah woman earns master’s degree at age 80, is eldest in her graduating class
Arizona nurse educator and mother of seven earns sixth degree
Cheer on the Penmen during the NCAA Championship East Regionals!
SNHU baseball is hosting a three-team NCAA Championship East Regional pod at Penmen Field on May 16-18. Two games on May 16, beginning at 11 am, one game May 17 at 12 pm, and two games May 18 beginning at 11 am. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. If you can't make it, you can follow along with live video or live stats.
We love to hear about alumni doing great things. If you or someone you know has a story worth sharing, please send us a Class Note to be featured in next month's edition! You might even get some SNHU swag ...
Barbori G. (Streibl) Baker '16G, of Calgary, AB, published her second book, titled The Gift of Journaling: Writing as a Path to Discovery, in April 2024 with Garnet Creek Productions. Additionally, Barbori was married in Banff, Alberta on April 24, 2024.
Marcia Boyd '20, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was promoted to Reliability and Sustainability Manager - Enterprise Business Applications Team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
Stephen Griswoldi '20, of Lodi, California, was promoted as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.
Dexter Jones '23, of Lafayette, Louisiana, will be a science teacher and athletic coach (baseball and football) at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Barbara File Marangon '23MFA, of Port Charlotte, Florida, just released her non-fiction book, Passion and Elegance, How Flamenco and Classical Ballet Met at the Ballets Russes. The book is published by Routledge and is for sale on Amazon or directly from Routledge. Anne Marino ’20, of Windham, New Hampshire, was featured as a “Responsible Designer to Watch” in the October issue of Graphic Design USA, recognizing creative professionals who use design to make the world a better place.
Crystal Rylowicz '24G, of Rockford, Tennessee was promoted to Executive Director of Practicums at the Assuaged Foundation. She recently earned the gold medal and Presidential Volunteer Service Award signed by President Joseph Biden.
Explore these giving options and more on our website.
Is your alumni profile up to date? If you've changed careers, received a promotion or moved to a new location, make sure your information is current on the SNHU Alumni Online Community to ensure you get the scoop from us on virtual reunion events, career leads and exciting networking opportunities in your area. And join the SNHU Community on LinkedIn to continue to build your SNHU network.
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