From the Editor

My favorite aspect of this job is the opportunity to connect with so many Seawolves — students, alumni and professors — who are leading inspiring lives or working on incredible projects. A recurring theme in many of these conversations is the role philanthropy has played. Someone took a chance on them and their educational journey, and now they are able to pursue their dreams.

I am one of those beneficiaries. Like many at UAA, I worked full time while earning my undergraduate degree, but even that was not enough to cover everything. Philanthropic support helped bridge the gap. Even now, as I pursue my graduate degree, I continue to benefit from the belief and generosity of others.

This edition of Spirit is packed with stories about philanthropy — from a retrospective of Giving Day and a history of the UAA Alumni Scholarship, to more personal stories about the individuals who have been impacted by these efforts.

If you have a story of philanthropy or any updates to share, reach out to your Alumni Relations team! Your news could be included in upcoming issues of the magazine’s Class Notes section.

With Green and Gold Spirit,

A digital signature in red ink provided by Matt Jardin

Matt Jardin, B.B.A. ’10
Editor

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