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Welcome from Megan O’Toole, Class of 2022Ever since I was a young girl, giving back to the community has been a constant thread in my life. I was the child of a single mother who needed extra help from time to time, and many times I was on the receiving end of the work from volunteers and donations. I knew when I was older that I wanted to return the favor to others in need.As a member of the SNHU Online Student Engagement Council, we were encouraged to participate in Global Days of Service (GDS). Additionally, Director of Ceremonies and Events Jen Kidwell '91 '16G and Professor Willem Brooke-deBock recommend this initiative to me, as it was the perfect opportunity to give back. This is what initially fueled my fire to step up and lead a GDS project.While most of the GDS projects could no longer happen in their original format this year due to COVID-19, I knew there were other ways I could make a difference. I was still committed to helping my community, so I decided to quickly pivot my in-person project to a virtual DIY project.Knowing that many healthcare workers are in desperate need of personal protective equipment, like face masks, I had to do something to help. I have the supplies and the skillset to sew masks, so I raised my hand to lead the ‘Sewing Masks for Donations’ project. There is a need now, more than ever, to get involved and support our communities.For me, volunteering is a welcomed distraction from online meetings and the extra screen time, and I’m uplifting my community at the same time. I hope my story inspires you to become a part of the GDS movement– especially during these difficult times.
Thank you and stay safe!Megan O’Toole, Class of 2022GDS Site Leader | SNHU VolunteerGlobal Days of Service 2020: ReimaginedWe are beyond thankful for the volunteers who planned to be a part of our 5th annual community service movement. We encourage you to participate from now through Homecoming weekend in a Global Days of Service DIY project and then share your GDS story to help us inspire others. Stay up-to-date on all things Global Days by joining our event on Facebook. Be sure to also check out our 2020 Google Photos album to see other SNHUperstar volunteers in action.2020 Commencement We had a record-setting number of graduates this year, more than 23,000 from all 50 states and 55 countries! Although our ceremonies have been postponed, this has not diminished the celebration or achievements of the Class of 2020. Check out this special congratulatory message from the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Also, as a way to welcome our new graduates into the SNHU alumni family, we invite you to share your well-wishes and/or advice for them in the SNHU Community group on LinkedIn.
Learn more about the graduating class that will join a network of more than 135,000 SNHU alumni worldwide.Together TuesdaysEach Tuesday we bring fun, laughs, and DIY inspiration to your social media feeds as part of #TogetherTuesday. Do you have a fun hobby or talent you want to share in a future edition? Email us at alumni@snhu.edu.June is Pride Month!We will have opportunities to engage, celebrate, share your story and more as we commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots, and the collective works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) members of our community with the rest of the world. Check out @SNHUalumni social media in the coming weeks for more info.Alumni Board of Directors Applications: Due June 1The Alumni Board of Directors is seeking dynamic leaders to help shape the alumni experience and volunteer in meaningful ways to enhance the SNHU experience for all. As a representative of the SNHU alumni body you’ll support:
New members’ three-year term begins in September. Interested alumni should email a letter of intent and a resume to alumni@snhu.edu (with the subject line "SNHU Alumni Board of Directors Application") no later than June 1, 2020. For more information click here. Nominate a SNHUper Star for an Alumni AwardThe Alumni Awards Committee is now accepting nominations of deserving SNHU community members for three prestigious awards:
Nominate an individual for one or all three awards by completing this short online form — prior to July 1, 2020. Presentation of the awards will take place during Homecoming Weekend.Save the Date for Homecoming 2020: October 16–18With all the uncertainty in the world right now we are currently unsure of the logistics surrounding HoCo 2020, but fear not, we will still celebrate in some way! Check your inbox later this summer for info about what you can do to contribute. In the meantime, if you have any questions or fun ideas you would like to share, please contact Sara Telfer.May Volunteer Honoree: Kelsey Carnell '16 '19MBAKelsey is one of our top-notch volunteers and we can't praise her enough for all she has contributed as an alumna. Inspiring and motivating the future is what she finds most important and enjoyable about volunteering at SNHU. She is heavily involved with the alumni events and tries to stay connected in any way she can.Read about Kelsey's go-getter attitude and all the reasons why she recommends giving back!Update Your Volunteer InterestsDid you know you can add or change your volunteer interests at any time? Tell us what types of activities you're passionate about by visiting alumni.snhu.edu/get-involved.
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