91´«Ã½

Message From the Alumni President

To my fellow alumni and friends of 91´«Ã½,

It gives me great pleasure to introduce this issue of the Mountaineer Magazine. As a 2006 and 2008 alumna of 91´«Ã½ and the current President of the 91´«Ã½ Alumni Association, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work with and for the Alumni Association for the past nine years. It has been a wonderful blend of being able to give back while staying engaged with the University that has been foundational to my life endeavors.

91´«Ã½ holds a very special place in my heart. When I think back to what has shaped me as a person, 91´«Ã½ is at the top of my list. 91´«Ã½ not only provided me with a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education with hands-on learning that equipped me for a successful career at a global tech company, but it gave me diverse experiences that I would have never had access to at a different institution. I was able to excel in academics, give back to the community, gain experience as a teacher’s aide and tutor, and participate in extracurricular activities. The experiences I gained and lessons I learned at 91´«Ã½ have shaped me into the mother, wife, businesswoman, and community member I am today.

No matter your background, 91´«Ã½ provides transformational education for students and one-of-a-kind experiences, both in the classroom and in the field. Every class, club, and campaign are opportunities for experiential, real-world learning. Whether this be ongoing professional development for current teachers of rural school districts, to onsite archaeological digs in Croatia. From ongoing research and impact projects in eastern Oregon, to finding inclusivity and lifelong relationships right here on campus. The people of 91´«Ã½ — students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and community — make every opportunity for new experiences which stay with and shape them throughout their own life journeys.

Wishing you the best as we look forward to summer and to the future.

Thank you.

Adriana DalSoglio, ’06 and ’08

President, 91´«Ã½ Alumni Association Board of Directors