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The Ursinus Extern Program
 

This January, 37 students explored careers at 27 different organizations from a variety of fields including business, communications, pharmaceuticals, arts, law, and health care. Selected students were matched with a professional, including alumni and parents, for a three to five day shadowing experience at the host’s workplace. Above: Caroline Buckley ’19 shadowed Dr. Paul Wagner ’92 at Harleysville Veterinary Hospital.

 
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Field of Streams
 
McGrath sisters Emily ’07, Lauren ’12 and Olivia ’15 use research skills learned at Ursinus to help sustain the world’s waterways.
 
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Wonderling Appointed Chair of Board of Trustees
 
Robert C. Wonderling, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, has been appointed chair of the Ursinus College Board of Trustees.
 
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Supporting Excellence in Science
 
A new scholarship program, Supporting Inclusive Excellence (SIE), provides opportunities to high-achieving students who plan to major in biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, or neuroscience.
 
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Building Their Own Challenge
 
Many Ursinus students chart their own academic course by taking on more than one major and implementing a self-designed area of study.
 
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Art and Soul
 
Ursinus’s new museum studies minor launches students’ curatorial ambitions.
 
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Bonner Service Trip
 
Bonner Leaders will embark on the group’s annual Spring Break service trip to Jamaica, assisiting with projects such as construction and painting of homes, school and a health clinic.
 
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New Vice President for Finance and Administration
 
Annette Smith Parker has been appointed vice president for finance and administration. She had been serving in the position in an interim role since Aug. 1.
 
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Donor Participation Record on #Giving2UCday
 
For the third consecutive year, Ursinus set a donor participation record, raising more than $136,000 thanks to 1,120 donors on Giving Tuesday.
 
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Shop with us, smile with us!
 
While doing your online shopping be sure to make use of AmazonSmile! Visit smile.amazon.com select “Ursinus College” as your beneficiary. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Ursinus. This allows you to purchase the same products at the same prices while also supporting the college!
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Founders Day
 
Thank you for making this year’s Founders Day (Feb. 5) our biggest and best yet. We had more than 50 alumni and parent hosts and countless celebrations across the country and world! We were thrilled to see photos on social media of Bears toasting to UC’s 148th birthday. Be sure to view them for yourself in our Founders Day Facebook album!
 
 
Coming Events
 
image 1 These Bears Don’t Hibernate Happy Hour (various dates)
Shake off those winter blues and join your fellow GOLDs (Graduates Of the Last Decade) for a night out in Old City on February 24, Hoboken on March 3 and Phoenixville on March 10.
 
image 1 Philadelphia (Theater) Experience
Don’t miss your chance to join Prof. Domenick Scudera for a tour of Philadelphia Theater. This unique event series for alumni and parents will boast a class discussion on the roots of Philadelphia theater, as well as tickets to three shows at iconic Philadelphia theaters. If you love the arts in Philly, this is a can’t-miss opportunity! Learn more.
 
image 1 Alumni Weekend 2017, April 21 -22
Attention Classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972 – Celebrate your milestone reunion with your classmates at Alumni Weekend 2017! Reunite with old friends, spend time with students and enjoy time on your favorite college campus! Learn more.
 
image 1 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2017, Sept. 15-16
Classes ending in 2’s and 7’s will reunite on this special weekend for their reunion celebrations.  All alumni are invited to come home for the weekend and enjoy traditional athletic games, tailgating and class reunion dinners. Celebrate the athletic achievements of your classmates at the Hall of Fame for Athletes induction ceremony. Learn more.
 

Save the date for Alumni Weekend: April 20-21, 2018.