» Northwest Foundation » Annual Reports » 2022
Dear Northwest Missouri State University alumni and friends,
Bearcat Alumni had another wonderful year gathering at football tailgates, basketball “tablegates” and alumni events both near and far. Alumni and friends traveled to Evansville, Indiana, to cheer on the Northwest men’s basketball team as it claimed its fourth national championship. We also welcomed a new class of Bearcat alumni in May at GradFest, and the Alumni Association hosted the annual Northwest Night at the St. Joseph Mustangs baseball game.
After completing my first year in the Director of Alumni Relations position I know how much Northwest means to our wonderful graduates and friends of the University. Lots of new friends have been made and old acquaintances have been renewed as I have spent time at numerous alumni gatherings both on and off campus.
On behalf of Northwest and the Office of University Advancement, I look forward to an exciting 2022 as we continue to welcome alumni and friends to engage with Northwest. Our goals for 2022-2023 include more special events, more Alumni chapter gatherings and the 50th anniversary of the class of 1972. As always, we will have Northwest trinkets and giveaways for those in attendance at Alumni gatherings, and of course we will have our spirit beads to distribute to show off our Northwest pride!
The Alumni Association Board, under the direction of President Dr. Allison Atkinson, have many goals for the coming year that include, but are not limited to, revitalizing existing alumni chapters, starting new chapters, creating a connection list for Northwest alumni to support Bearcat business owners, and focusing on fun and engaging activities at chapter events.
The Tourin’ Bearcats – the Northwest Alumni Association’s travel program – is expected to take another exciting trip in 2023 as we expect to visit Scotland for 10 days in the middle of May 2023.
We also want to hear from you on ideas of what Northwest alumni and friends want to participate in, whether it be socials, trips, helping with recruiting future Bearcats or more activities for local chapters. Watch for surveys or send an email (alumni@nwmissouri.edu), and let us know what you have in mind. This is your Northwest Alumni Association, and we want you to be a part of the program.
I look forward to meeting you and sharing our stories!
Duane Havard ’90
Director of Alumni Relations
Alumni Relations staff
Duane Havard ’90
Director of Alumni Relations
dhavard@nwmissouri.edu
660.562.1112
Carma Greene Kinman ’85
Constituent Relations Specialist
ckinman@nwmissouri.edu
660.562.1249
