May 2018
 
 
ALUMNI ASSETS Your E-Newsletter for all things Griffin. Fontbonne UNIVERSITY Learn more. Be more.
 
ALUMNI ASSETS Your E-Newsletter for all things Griffin. Fontbonne UNIVERSITY Learn more. Be more.
 
 
     
       
    Class of 1968 led the way at graduation  
 

It was an honor to have women from the Class of 1968 lead the procession in special purple regalia at Chaifetz Arena for the Class of 2018 commencement. It was a great start to celebrating the 50-year class alumnae, who will be further honored at Homecoming 2018 on Oct. 5-7. 

To see the video link and more information about the ceremony, click HERE.

 
 
     
 
 
     
       
    Limited tickets still available for Fontbonne Prom  
 

We are excited for the inaugural Fontbonne Prom: A Scholarship Fundraising Gala on Saturday, May 19, 2018. We will have our celebrity emcees, lots of dancing and music by the Fabulous Motown Revue.

The final day to purchase tickets is tomorrow  – Friday, May 11. Click HERE for information on tickets and giving to Fontbonne University scholarships. 

 
 
     
 
 
 
     
       
    Looking for a few good Griffins for Alumni Board   
 

The Fontbonne University Alumni Board is recruiting new members. Candidates should have experience in leadership roles and embody the mission of the board to work with the Alumni Relations department in developing strategies and activities to further engage alumni and promote Fontbonne University.

Among the responsibilities:

  • Attend bi-monthly meetings and events supported by the board throughout the year.
  • Serve on one sub-committee.
  • Serve terms of two years or more.

If interested, please contact Kate Flatley, director of alumni relations and community engagement, at kflatley@fontbonne.edu or (314) 889-1447 by May 28, 2018. 

 
     
 
 
     
       
    Softball Griffins receive numerous honors at SLIAC   
 

The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released the 2018 All-Conference Teams and the Griffins came away with eight honorees. Read more about it HERE

 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 

Coach hired to build new wrestling program

 

Amond Prater has been named the inaugural head men's and women's wrestling coach.

“Coach Prater has an extensive wrestling background and is highly regarded in the wrestling community locally and nationally. Coach Prater brings many skills to our department outside of wrestling,” said Maria Buckel, Fontbonne's director of athletics.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fontbonne Community Connection seeking new members for group

 

The Fontbonne Community Connection is a women’s giving circle that believes in the mission of Fontbonne University and, specifically, in the positive effect that higher education has on society. The FCC acts on these beliefs by awarding financial grants to faculty, staff and students of the university to advance their educational goals and to promote Fontbonne University.

Membership in the FCC is open to alumnae, faculty, staff, friends and community supporters. Each member pledges $1,000 per fiscal year. Members are invited to renew annually.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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