Alumi Council Update

By Sandi Redenbach (BA 1972, Credential 1973), Chair

Fall is a great time to update our alumni and friends about what the School of Education’s Alumni Council has been up to and what we hope to accomplish this year and beyond.

At an all-day retreat this summer, we were pleased to reflect on some of our goals for this year and most important accomplishments from last year; not the least among them is the School’s annual Honoring Educators event. Recognizing outstanding alumni and elevating the presence of the School are two of our key priorities, and this event is one very celebratory
way to meet those priorities. The fifth annual Honoring Educators event is coming up in May, and we need your help through nominations and attendance.

Another key priority is a focus on building relationships with students and young alumni, in addition to strengthening our network of alumni and friends through mentoring and events. We welcomed more than 100 alumni to our Bell Ranch alumni mixer in September, and we had two pizza nights in the fall for credential students we will help mentor throughout the year. We are always looking for other ideas from our alumni on ways to build lasting connections.

We urge you to connect with the School and with each other. Take  advantage of the many events hosted by the School. Nominate an outstanding alumnus or alumna. Reach out to our students. Make a gift. Our ultimate goal is to provide all of our alumni with meaningful ways to support and connect with the School. For ideas on how to get involved, contact Doreen Barcellona Strnad, assistant director of alumni relations and development, at (530) 754-2131 or at dastrnad@ucdavis.edu.