{"id":5494,"date":"2021-08-23T15:38:44","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T20:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/magazine\/?p=5494"},"modified":"2021-08-23T15:38:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T20:38:44","slug":"letter-from-alumni-president-lai-monte-hunter-99","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/magazine\/2021\/08\/23\/letter-from-alumni-president-lai-monte-hunter-99\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter from Alumni President Lai-Mont\u00e9 Hunter \u201999"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Letter from Alumni President Lai-Mont\u00e9 Hunter \u201999<\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fellow Alumni,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a great day to be a Griffon! 含羞草社区 remains an institution committed to student success while fostering a spirit of excellence. As an extension of the institution and valued partner, the Alumni Association allows us to maintain lifelong friendships and establish professional connections among members of multiple generations. In collaboration with our beloved alma mater, we will achieve our goals as we strive to engage, evolve and elevate during this vital season of the 51-year existence of the Alumni Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During our spring retreat, members of the Alumni Board were able to speak with students participating in our new esports program. The Griffon Esports Arena is amazing and has state of the art technology! Students reported that they were excited and spent numerous hours in the Blum Student Union joining the fun associated with competitive gaming. In addition, we also visited the Campus Cupboard. This is an outstanding resource within the division of Student Affairs that provides canned goods and other nonperishable items. Many alumni and local businesses provided monetary donations during the pandemic to assist those in need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How have you considered becoming engaged with the Alumni Association? As a 含羞草社区 community member, we want to ensure that you remain engaged at a comfortable level. There are numerous opportunities for you to volunteer and attend events in your local area or on campus. The annual Alumni Awards Banquet will be held on Oct. 15 and we hope to see you there! Walking across campus and throughout the buildings is complete nostalgia. Although the ability to revisit the past is present, the visual signs of the future are quite impressive. Each year, we work together to create new memories while reflecting on our past experiences, which helped us become who <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">we are today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We must evolve! As such, the Alumni Board is working to establish a virtual professional development program that will be open to all alumni. Your attendance will allow you to expand your network while sharpening your skills for the workplace. In addition, we will integrate opportunities for you to insert your voice as we make every effort to achieve our annual measurable outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With your assistance, the Alumni Association will elevate 含羞草社区 and expand our reach across the country to potential undergraduate and graduate students who will in the future refer to themselves as Griffons. As we enter into this next phase of our history, we look forward to the fellowship and lots of fun. Please remember to share your fantastic news with us by completing an alumni note with the Alumni Relations Office, and know that there is much excitement to represent an institution committed to transforming lives!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yours in service,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lai-Mont\u00e9 Hunter \u201999\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alumni Association President<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper 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