Fellow Union Alumni/ae,
It is hard for me to believe that my
two-year term as president is nearing its conclusion. While it is premature for me
to reflect on a term not yet ended, my tenure coincided with dynamic changes
at Union. I am sad to see this time drawing to a close, but am confident in Union's continued prosperity and success.
Homecoming is a good example of the changes. Homecoming and Family Weekend has become a more inclusive event, open to all alumni, parents, students, and friends of the College. Activities now stretch from Friday morning through Sunday morning and run the gamut from admission updates to women's soccer. There is a good old-fashioned tailgate party, kids carnival and musical entertainment throughout the weekend. This is a wonderful fall weekend on our beautiful campus, and a chance to reconnect with friends.
ReUnion is another good example of the improvements that have taken place over the last two years. Invitations are sent out to all alumni now rather than just the anniversary classes. Events have been upgraded; there are more offerings for children, and new happenings for all ages. Importantly, the activities are more meaningful to all constituents. I know
this because I have been to the last three ReUnions; I have appreciated the expanded program, and many other alumni have expressed similar thoughts.
Most important, attendance is up at
these events-both as a result of the weekend program but also because of the involvement of alumni. More of you want to come back and visit the campus and get reacquainted with the College. This is true at alumni events across the country as well. This momentum has been exciting
for me to experience as president. More alumni are now stopping me to ask how they can be involved or inquiring about the next event. The overall feeling I get from the alumni body today is positive-and this warmth has only grown with the changes at Union.
Like Union, the Alumni Council is changing.
I have formed an ad hoc committee, which Jason Oshins '87, first vice president, is chairing, and given it the mandate to evaluate ways to improve the Alumni Council. The committee has already been meeting, and presented a preliminary report at the Oct. 12 Alumni Council meeting.
In closing, I just want to thank all of you for your advice, support (of me and our alma mater), and confidence. It's been a fulfilling trip so far, and as I have said before, the best days of Union College are yet to come.
Robert Danziger '89
President of
the Alumni Council
Class Officers
The following alumni were elected officers by their classes during the ReUnion Weekend:
1937
- President Arthur C. Mengel, Jr.
- Alumni Council Representatives
Henry Whitbeck, Arthur C. Mengel, Jr.
1942
- President Michael A. Stanco
- Vice President Frederick J. Longe
- Alumni Council Representatives
Francis P. Coward, Edward P. Fliegel
1947
- President Frederick Brandt
- Vice President William Wallace
- Secretary Philip Ziffer
- Alumni Council Representatives
Anthony Izzo, Philip Ziffer - ReUnion Chairs Norman L. Kreisman, Norman Schwartz, Ed.D.
1952
- President Howard S. Modlin
- Vice President John H. Duffy
- Secretary Rev. Richard A. DeMott
- Alumni Council Representatives
William P. Delaney, Jr., Joseph Handler - ReUnion Chairs George F. Redington,
John K. Schwartz, Jr.
1957
- President Alan Cox
- Vice President Jay Fromer
- Secretary James Fisher
- Alumni Council Representatives
Robert Yunick, Peter E. Noonan - ReUnion Chair Frederick Frank
1962
- President John Charlton
- 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents
Kenneth Laubacher, Calvin Welch - Secretary Thomas Johnson
- Alumni Council Representatives
Ronald Harrington, Calvin P. Welch - ReUnion Chairs
Edward Gentile, Richard Giddings
1967
- President David D. Duchscherer
- Vice President Mark Cullings
- Secretary Dennis Gordan
- Alumni Council Representative
William J. Nealon III - ReUnion Chairs Frank Burns,
Robert H. Marshall, D.D.S.
1972
- President Henry Kass
- Vice President William Silver
- Secretary Cynthia Adams Buchen
- Alumni Council Representatives
Robert Michaelson, Harris Ginsberg - ReUnion Chairs Robert Michaelson,
Henry Kass
1977
- President Kevin Harkenrider
- Vice President Glen Emelock
- Secretary Patricia A. Cose
- Alumni Council Representatives
Anthony J. Romanazzi, D.M.D.,
Neal Schwartz - ReUnion Chairs Karen Huggins,
Anthony Romanazzi, D.M.D.