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SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2009. Mark your calendar for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2009, November 6-8! Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Southwestern homecoming. Get into the Homecoming spirit: Click here to read the announcement for the 1909 Homecoming event. Or, click here to read an account of the 1909 Homecoming.

Chuck Merrill's Legacy. According to Trish Merrill, anyone who knew her late husband Chuck knows that he cared most about peace and justice. In the months following the death of Reverend J. Charles “Chuck” Merrill ’59, Trish and long-time friend and fraternity brother Bruce Barrick ’71 conceived of an a way to both honor Chuck’s legacy and further the social justice issues for which he cared deeply. The J. Charles Merrill Endowed Scholarship launched as a means to inspire the next generations to know about Chuck and to work passionately for good in the world, says Trish. Click here to learn more.

Alumni Travel Program: Chianti, Italy 2009 - UPDATE. The tour to Chianti, Italy Sept. 6-14 arranged by The Association of Southwestern University Alumni is now sold out. Watch for upcoming tour offerings through the new alumni Lifelong Learning travel program.

Make an Alumni Award Nomination Today!
The Southwestern University Alumni Association is proud to accept on-line nominations for our annual awards. Each year, Southwestern gives out the following awards: THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS/ALUMNA AWARD, the PEARL A. NEAS SERVICE AWARD, MR./MS. HOMECOMING, the CITATION OF MERIT, and the YOUNG ALUMNA/ALUMNUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

MORE: Click here to make a nomination or browse past recipients.

Get Involved. If you are interested in becoming involved in The Association of Southwestern University Alumni, click here to fill out a volunteer interest form and learn about the many ways you can get involved. And for even more ideas for how to support your alma mater, click here!

Affiliate Your Group. The Association of Southwestern University Alumni invites any alumni organization, affinity or interest group that meets the established criteria to formally affiliate with The Association as an Alumni Connection Group. Click here to learn about the benefits and affiliation request process.

Alumni Referrals. Do you know a high school student who would be a good fit for Southwestern? Click here to refer prospective students online.

Learn more about the Southwestern University Alumni Ring Program. Show your Southwestern University pride. Wear the official Alumni Ring. Read more about purchasing your Alumni Ring.