News from the Alumni Association
The Alumni Association would like to thank all who took part in the recent alumni survey. Close to 10,000 alumni responded representing a 21% response rate. Look for the results of the survey in an upcoming issue of Vanderbilt Magazine.
Congratulations to the following alumni winners of a Vanderbilt sweatshirt! The sweatshirts will be sent out to the winners in July.
Amy (Berndt) Booth, Nurs’96
Tom Clifford, A&S’75
Brooke (Willis) Larimer, Blair‘01
William C. Briddick, Pbdy’89
Nicole Daamen, Med’01
Deidre Popovich, Owen’08
Elizabeth D Wilson, A&S’80
Gaurav Sud, Law’07
Brittany Merrion, Eng’08
Jennifer Chang, A&S’08
John Koon, Eng’67, Grad’69
John Callahan, A&S’94
Kenneth Whitted, Pbdy’85
Lauren Young, A&S’04
Larry Utley, A&S’77
Mark Arons, A&S’80
Michael Morning, Div’79
Nick Streams, Eng’96
Paul Schilpp, A&S’99
Rob Niccolini, A&S’90, Law’93
S. Scalabrino, A&S’83
Sommer Ludwig, A&S’99
Christy Brown, Owen’94
Jan van Eys, Grad’55, Med’66
Yvette Duncan, A&S’86
Student winners:
Carolina Madero, A&S 2010
Cole Carlson, Eng. 2011
Eric Millisor, Eng. 2012
Evan Kaiser, Eng. 2011
Jessica Canfora, Eng. 2011
John Blazic, A&S 2011
Michael Gadebusch, A&S 2012
Robert McConnell, Pbdy. 2011
Tracy Branding, A&S 2010
Wyatt Smith, Pbdy. 2010
Alumni Sustaining Memberships
Alumni provide direct support to the Alumni Association and its programs through the Sustaining Membership Program. Sustaining members help fund club activities and mailings, young alumni events, student recruitment, the Commodore Career Connection, and leadership conferences.
A Sustaining Membership gift is $35 per year for individuals or $50 for couples. A special rate of $25 for a Sustaining Membership is available to alumni who graduated 10 years ago or less. A lifetime membership gift is $1,000. Lifetime members receive special recognition in addition to a car decal, Vanderbilt Magazine, and discounts that go to all sustaining members. To become a sustaining member contact the Office of Alumni Relations or join online.
For information on planned giving, another way to support the University, click here.
The Official Vanderbilt Class Ring
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Be part of a growing tradition!
The Official Vanderbilt Class Ring is an indelible link to our past, present and future. Click here to find out about the OFFICIAL Vanderbilt Class Ring!
To purchase the Official Vanderbilt Class Ring, you may call Balfour toll free at 866-BALFOUR (866-225-3687). Contact Alumni Relations for more information or visit Balfour’s website.
Vanderbilt Magazine Alumni Department
About the Alumni Association
The Alumni Association helps Vanderbilt’s 115,000 alumni stay in touch with each other and with the University. The Alumni Association’s programs, activities, online services and Vanderbilt Chapters worldwide can help you make the most of being an alum. There are even a few alumni benefits. Each year the Association finds more ways for alumni to learn about, work with, and help the University and each other.
The Office of Alumni Relations provides staff support for the Alumni Association and services to Vanderbilt alumni. Staff members communicate and consult with chapter leaders; design educational offerings; plan alumni trips; schedule and make travel arrangements for University speakers; help to facilitate newsletters, calendars, invitations, surveys, and other materials; and provide leadership training. E-Mail or write the Office of Alumni Relations, Vanderbilt University, PMB 407735,
2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7735, or call (615) 322-2929.
Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Alumni Association is governed by a Board of Directors including a president, vice president/president elect, officers, and directors representing “constituencies” and geographic regions. Other constituencies include the ten largest alumni Chapters and affiliate alumni associations. The Alumni Association Board of Directors works to promote Vanderbilt’s mission of education and service, and represents the diverse body of all Alumni Association members.
Click here for the Board’s mission, nomination process, and being an Alumni Association Board member.
Bill Ray Caldwell, BA’85, of Nashville, Tenn. serves as president of the Alumni Association with John Hindle, BA’68, PhD’81 as president-elect/vice-president and will take office on July 1, 2010. Click here to view all of the 2009-2010 Board members and the composition of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors meets twice each year, fall and spring.
Distinguished Alumni Award
In 1996 the Alumni Association of Vanderbilt University began periodically granting the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award, not only to honor worthy recipients, but also to inspire students and alumni. The Distinguished Alumnus/a Award is bestowed on an alumnus/a who meets these criteria:
» His/her accomplishments and contributions have had the broadest possible impact and a positive effect on humankind.
» He/she has made a choice to go beyond a successful vocation to do something of greater benefit for the universal community.
The Alumni Association now seeks nominations for the next Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. If you would like to nominate an alumnus or alumna (from any school of the University), please submit a nomination form. The deadline to submit nominations is September 15, 2009.
Previous recipients include:
- 1996 – Muhammad Yunus (PhD’71), Nobel Prize winning Bangladeshi banker
- 1997 – Dr. Norman E. Shumway (MD’49), pioneer in heart transplants
- 1998 – Cal Turner Jr. (BA’62), former Dollar General CEO
- 1999 – Delbert Mann (BA’41), Oscar-winning director
- 2000 – Dr. Antonio Gotto (BA’67, MD’75), Dean of Cornell Univ. Medical College
- 2002 – Dr. Thomas F. Frist Jr. (BA’60), one of the founders and former chairman of HCA
- 2004 – Dr. Mildred T. Stahlman (BA’43, MD’46, HO’48), pioneer in neonatology
- 2005 – The Reverend James M. Lawson (Div’60), renowned nonviolent theorist
- 2007 – Carol Ann Etherington (MSN’75), health and human rights advocate
- 2008 – Dr. Levi Watkins (MD’70)
Vanderbilt University is an Affiliate School with the Penn Club of New York
Interested in expanding your network of influential people and advancing your career or business? Connect with real movers and shakers by becoming a member of the Penn Club! The private club offers Vanderbilt University alumni and Penn alumni continued connection to fellow alumni and the vast Ivy League network, especially in the NewYork Metro area.
The Penn Club of New York is located at 30 West 44th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues in midtown Manhattan. Club membership is open to all Vanderbilt alumni nationwide. The Penn Club offers its members exclusive access to a wide range of elegant facilities and outstanding services to enhance their life in New York – from entertaining clients with gourmet dining to relaxing at the spa. Members enjoy full benefits of the clubhouse, attend social events, and reunite with fellow alumni.
To receive a membership package with an application and current dues rates, email membership@pennclub.org stating that you are a Vanderbilt University alumnus or alumna, or call 1-212-403-6627. To learn more about what the Penn Club has to offer and check out their virtual tour, visit www.pennclub.org.
| Penn Club Dues and Initiation Fees | ||
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Age
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Annual
Dues |
Initiation
Fees |
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21-28
years old |
$390
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$250
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29-34
years old |
$860
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$500
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35+ years old
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$1215
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$500
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Spousal Membership
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$235
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N/A
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Should you have any additional questions, please contact Donna Johnson in the Vanderbilt Alumni Relations Office at (615) 322-2929.
