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Club & Chapter News
Atlanta Alumni Club
Join the Atlanta Alumni Club at its upcoming Tiger Basketball Watch Parties. All alumni,
fans and friends are welcome. Cheer on our Tigers this Saturday, January 21, at 1
pm EST at Mazzy's as they take on the SMU Mustangs. Click here for more information and to view a complete list of upcoming watch parties.
UMAR
On Tuesday, January 24, at 11 am the UMAR Book Club will enjoy breakfast at Brother Juniper’s before discussing
the literary work, Hellhound on His Trail by Hampton Sides. Contact Alumni Coordinator Connie Thiemonge at cthmonge@memphis.edu or 901/678-1333 for more information.
On Tuesday, February 7, the UMAR "Breakfast Bunch" will gather at 9 am at Brother Juniper’s. All UMAR members
and guests are welcome.
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Law Alumni Chapter
Judicial Reception
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CENTENNIAL
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LAMBUTH CAMPUS
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UMAA SCHOLARSHIP
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On Friday, February 17, at 5:30 pm, UMAR members and friends are invited to dine in the Holiday Inn Medallion
Restaurant’s private dining room (cost of dinner is on your own). After dinner, the
group will enjoy a performance of the most successful Broadway musical of all time,
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. At this writing there is ONE ticket ($30) left in the UMAR block, so claim it by
calling Alumni Coordinator Connie Thiemonge at cthmonge@memphis.edu or 901/678-1333.
IMBA Alumni Club
The International MBA Alumni Club will host Happy Hour at the Fox and Hound restaurant on Sanderlin on Wednesday, January 25, at 6 pm. Come meet your IMBA Alumni Board members and reconnect with old friends.
This is a very informal gathering, and will be a great networking opportunity. Hors
d’oeuvres will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alumni
Coordinator Shannon Miller at semiller@memphis.edu or 901/678-3043.
Little Rock Alumni Club
Alumni, family and friends are invited to join the Little Rock Alumni Club for a watch party on Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm at The Tavern Sports Grill to cheer on our Tigers against the Rice Owls. Don't forget to wear Tiger Blue! To
RSVP or for more information, contact Club President Courtney Powell (BS '10)
at ccpowell@memphis.edu or 901/314-6127 or Alumni Coordinator Terez Wilson at twilson2@memphis.edu or 800/678-TRAX.
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Education Alumni Chapter
In 2012, the College of Education will celebrate 100 years of educating teachers.
To commemorate this occasion, the College of Education Alumni Chapter will honor faculty
and alumni from each of the 10 decades at a Centennial Event on Tuesday, April 17,
at the Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway Hall of Fame. We invite you to submit a nomination for the College of Education Hall of Fame. Deadline for nominations is January 27.
More information about the April event to follow. For more information contact Alumni
Coordinator Wendy Sumner-Winter at wsumner1@memphis.edu or 901/678-1562.
The College of Education Alumni are on Facebook! Join our fan page to stay up to date
on all College of Education Alumni happenings. Connect with other Alumni, and get
involved with what's going on for our Centennial Year. Click here to join.
University College Alumni Chapter
The University College Alumni Chapter is accepting applications for its book scholarship.
All current University College students with a declared major are invited and encouraged
to apply by noon on Friday, February 10. The scholarships will be awarded at the University College’s annual awards ceremony
on April 1. Contact Alumni Coordinator Connie Thiemonge at cthmonge@memphis.edu or 901/678-1333 for more information. Click here to download an application.
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University College Holiday Reception
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Communication Sciences and Disorders Alumni Chapter
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Alumni Chapter will host its annual Alumni Reception on Thursday, February 23, from 5:30-7:00 at the Hilton in East Memphis. The reception will take place during
the 42nd Annual Mid-South Conference on Communicative Disorders. We will be honoring
Dr. Tracey Baldwin (MA '82) as our Outstanding CSD Alumni for 2012. The event is free, and all alumni
are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alumni Coordinator Shannon Miller
at 901/678-3043.
Young Alumni Committee
The Young Alumni Committee will cheer on the Tigers against Southern Miss at a watch party on Wednesday, February 1, at 7 pm at Brookhaven Pub. Join fellow young alumni for True Blue fun and food and
drink specials. For more information contact Alumni Coordinator Wendy Sumner-Winter
at wsumner1@memphis.edu or 901/678-1562.
The Young Alumni Committee will host its second Happy Hour at Alchemy in Cooper Young. Mark your calendars to join fellow young alums for cocktails
and conversation on Tuesday, February 7 from 5:30 to 7 pm. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Alumni Coordinator
Wendy Sumner-Winter at wsumner1@memphis.edu or 901/678.1562.
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Engineering Alumni Chapter
The Engineering Chapter is accepting applications for its book scholarship. All current
Engineering juniors and seniors are invited and encouraged to apply by Noon on Friday, April 27. Contact Alumni Coordinator Connie Thiemonge at cthmonge@memphis.edu or 901/678-1333 for more information. Click here to download the scholarship application.
The Engineering Chapter will present its Outstanding Alumni Award at the Herff College
of Engineering’s annual awards dinner at the Holiday Inn on campus this spring. Contact
Director of Development Susan Armacost at susan.armacost@memphis.edu or 901/678-1537 for more information or to purchase tickets.
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UMAR Holiday Reception & Silent Auction
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Save the Date: Tiger Tour and Nashville Golf Tournament
Please join the University of Memphis Alumni Association and the Athletic Department
as we host the 2012 Tiger Tour Golf Tournament at Gaylord Springs Golf Course in Nashville,
TN on Tuesday, April 24. Come meet your Tiger head coaches and enjoy an afternoon of golf, food, and fun.
For more information about the Golf Tournament contact Alumni Coordinator Terez Wilson
at twilson2@memphis.edu or 800/678-TRAX.
Vision for Victory Brick Campaign
Tiger fans, want to cement your name in Memphis Tigers history? You can, by purchasing
a Vision for Victory Brick. Show your Tiger Pride by securing your own personalized
brick, which will adorn the walkway to the Memphis Tigers Football Complex and brand
new Indoor Practice Facility. Choose from one of three brick options to recognize
alumni, the name of your company or your favorite Tiger memory. Quantities are limited,
so don’t miss this unique opportunity to be a part of the historical first installment
and to permanently reserve your place in Tiger Nation. To order, go online to www.memphisathleticsdevelopment.com or call 678-2334.
New Benefit for Alumni and Students: Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Have an idea for a new business venture, but need assistance putting the details together?
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a new service on the University
of Memphis campus that is available for all students and alumni free of charge. Beginning
with idea generation and continuing through product launch, they can help develop
cutting edge solutions. Available services include: idea development, technical assistance,
skills training, mentoring, networking support, legal advice, financial guidance,
and personalized feedback on business plans. For more information, contact the department
at cei@memphis.edu or 901/678-5266. The office is located in Room 326 of the FedEx Institute of Technology.
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