On behalf of the Board of Directors of your Alumni Association, I wish each of you and your families a happy and safe holiday season. I don’t need to remind you of all the things we can be thankful for during these tumultuous times. Students have once again returned to walk our campus and enjoy all that it and the borough have to offer. It’s wonderful to see our campus again populated with Golden Rams! As you reflect on your years at the University, be thankful for your experiences that helped shape the person you are today and contemplate what you may be able to do to assist a current student through your involvement. You also should consider registering on our new Perks Connect website to take advantage of all the benefits afforded to alumni. 

By now many of you have participated in Homecoming, have contributed to our 150 Forward Campaign, toured the WCU 150: History & Heritage Museum Exhibition in Francis Harvey Green Library, and walked through the new SECC building, the largest on campus. Please note that the Alumni Association funded the WCU 150: History & Heritage Museum Exhibition, as well as the Learning Stairs in the SECC Building. 

The fall semester is coming to an end, and I am looking forward to an exciting 2022. Leading your Alumni Association’s Board of Directors is a privilege. They are a group of dedicated members who continue to work to lead our Association so that it is well positioned to offer engaging opportunities and benefits to our more than 117,000 alumni — both today and in the future. 

Finally, remember that Golden Rams step up, show up, and stay up until the work gets done. That’s why we say Rams Up!

Bill Scottoline ’74
President, WCU Alumni Association