Emily Zehngut will arrive as a first-year Union student next fall and continue the legacy of her father, Marc Zehngut ’81. For Emily, the road to Union began at last May’s Legacy Reception, a special event for the relatives of Union alumni held each spring.
"While attending this event, I had a chance to connect with current students and members of the Admissions staff in a quiet and comfortable setting, and learn more about academic and extracurricular life at Union," Emily said.
The 2009 reception will be held Sunday, May 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the College’s all-inclusive The Junior Jump Start Open House, aimed at helping prepare students for their upcoming college search, will take place the following Monday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alumni and relatives who are interested in the Legacy Reception can read details and to register, here: www.union.edu/legacy.
“For prospective students with family ties to the College, this is a wonderful way to experience a personalized Union Admissions event,” said Marc Zehngut. “The legacy reception really made Emily feel special as a child of a Union alumnus, and it ultimately helped influence her decision to apply early decision for the Class of 2013."
Incoming first-year student Alexa Campbell also attended the 2008 Legacy Reception, accompanied by her sister Tara, who graduated from Union in 2007.
“I was very impressed with how the Union Admissions deans paid close attention to all the prospective legacy students, making them feel comfortable and really allowing them to get to know the College,” Alexa said. “I learned a lot about what Union has to offer, personally connected with the women's soccer coach, and eventually decided to apply early decision. I can't wait to start in the fall.”