Meet our Alumni Association 1st Vice President
Judith Forstmann Brown (’67)
Fun Facts about Judy
Education:
Lindenwood College
Bachelor of Arts 1967
Political Science & Speech (Radio/Television)
University of Denver
M.A. Mass Communications
Major LU Activities:
Washington Semester Student
Day Student President
KCLC - Manager
Alpha Epsilon Rho - National Convention Chairman
Current Job:
Trust Officer
The Commerce Trust Company
Commerce Bank - Clayton, MO
The beginning of a new year is a traditional time to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future. Although the winter winds rattle bare branches and frost appears on our windowpanes, we anticipate the warmth of the springtime and longer days of sunshine. Of course, spring will also bring the completion of another school year and graduation.
One of the privileges of serving as 1st Vice President is the honor of managing the selection of the Alumni Merit Award. The award is an honor bestowed annually during the University’s baccalaureate ceremony to a distinguished Lindenwood graduate. Our previous honorees have come from diverse backgrounds – education, business, finance, the law. Some have had careers played out in the spotlight of the world’s stage; others have worked tirelessly and quietly behind the scenes. The Alumni Merit Award was originally presented for service and support of Lindenwood, but in recent years, parameters have been expanded to include professional accomplishments and volunteer service. Nominations are now being accepted for the Alumni Merit Award and may be made by visiting the Alumni Merit Award link to the left of this page. Your consideration or suggestions may be sent to Whitney Fraier, Director of Alumni Relations at
alumni@lindenwood.edu or 636-949-4975. Nominations are due by February 4, 2010.
As a St. Charles resident I have had a lifelong affiliation with the Lindenwood community. The college, its professors, administrators and students were always respected and admired. Anyone connected to Lindenwood was considered special, and my education has served me well. The Lindenwood students who participated in the Washington Semester program were equal to students from across the country and I was well prepared for graduate school. Lindenwood encouraged students to participate and experiment and we were never told we couldn't or shouldn't do anything. Learning took place by doing and by research and study. For these and many other reasons, I have stayed connected throughout the years, and continue to remain an active alumna.
As your Alumni Board prepares for the coming year, we look to you for suggestions and ideas. We welcome your thoughts for activities and feedback on how to improve the events we currently sponsor. Planning is underway for the Alumni Picnic and Homecoming & Reunion Weekend in October, and you will be hearing more about these events at a later date. While the past year has been one of unprecedented change and challenge, we look to the future with hope. Lindenwood remains alive with activity and continued developments. If it has been a while since you have been on campus, I urge you to stop by to see the growth and experience the buzz of today’s student activities.
We appreciate the financial and volunteer support shown by our loyal alums and look forward to even greater participation in 2010. Your contributions help to ensure the continuation of the tradition of excellence in education that we have had the privilege to experience.
I look forward to serving this year as your Alumni Association 1st Vice President, and hope to see you at upcoming Lindenwood alumni events.
Sincerely,
Judith Brown (’67)
1st Vice President
Lindenwood Alumni Association
A Word from Alumni Association President...
Lindenwood University is facing many opportunities in the days ahead. Our University is currently constructing the Harmon Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship, the Lindenwood Student Common, and expanding on scholarship opportunities to allow more students to experience Lindenwood.
We need your support. Over the years we have witnessed unparalleled growth. This has been made possible by increased alumni giving and participation over the last few years. We are committed to continue on this course because the increased rate of alumni participation expands our opportunities in reaching foundation and corporate donors.
As president of the Lindenwood Alumni Association, I would encourage all of our alumni to give a gift back to Lindenwood …every gift will elevate our rate of participation. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jan Lewien (’85, ’04, ’07)
President
Lindenwood Alumni Association
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