Kenyon Alumni Volunteer Bulletin

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Kenyon College Alumni Volunteer Newsletter
Susie Sample

Volunteer Shout Out // 
BECKY HOYT '99


We'd like to give a shout out to 
Becky Hoyt '99, who has volunteered for Kenyon in many ways, beginning her senior year during 100% Senior. Early on, she was an Admissions volunteer and president of the Cleveland-area alumni steering committee. She's been a class agent for most of her years since graduating, has helped plan three reunions and has served a term on Alumni Council. Now she's the Class Agent Chair for KFEC, a Women & Philanthropy ambassador and considers herself an unofficial Admissions volunteer – eager to answer questions from prospective students in her life and help them connect with Admissions.
"My years at Kenyon were formative. I had the opportunity to be curious and studious and had enormous support from my friends, fellow students, professors and Kenyon community members. I want to contribute to the College so others can have a similar experience. I am close to having two college-age children, and I worry about tuition bills. I hope to help in any way that maintains the accessibility of Kenyon to all socio-economic groups."
Becky gives to the Kenyon Fund because she relied on financial aid to attend Kenyon and she wants to support other students as earlier alumni supported her. As a volunteer, she's been working on creating a program to support class agents through monthly informational luncheons this year. She is also helping to develop a learning plan for new (and current) class agents so they feel prepared to stay in touch with their classmates and comfortable asking for support for the College. Her hope is that this work increases the connection alumni feel to the College and to each other.
Becky was an anthropology major at Kenyon. She now lives in Solon, OH and works in HR for McMaster-Carr Supply Co. In her free time (ha!), Becky likes to spend time with her family, read and knit. She has a "Lego city" in her basement and she loves adding to the collection as a fun way to connect as a family during Ohio winters. Now that spring has arrived, she and her family enjoy spending time outside in their garden. 
Thank you, Becky, for all you do to support the Kenyon Fund. We couldn't do this work without you and our entire group of dedicated alumni volunteers!
May Volunteer Opportunities

Kenyon Together 2021
Last spring, the Kenyon community responded in overwhelming numbers to our call for support at a time when the College really needed it. Nearly 2,000 alumni, parents and friends gave over $1 million to the causes at Kenyon they cared about via Kenyon Together. Kenyon Together 2021 officially kicks off at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 19, but you can show your early support by making a gift today, then challenging your friends to do the same. Read on to learn about how you can join one of our upcoming information sessions, become a Kenyon Together advocate and win fun Kenyon swag in the process! And watch your email for our offical Kenyon Together 2021 announcement to all alumni later this week.


Welcome the Class of 2021
It's May and that means a new class is graduating and joining the alumni ranks. Help us welcome the Class of 2021 to the Alumni community. Click on this link to record a video sharing a word of congratulations! Submissions are due by Monday, May 31.

Information Sessions for Class Agents & Reunion Committee Members
We hope to see you at one of our information sessions on how to be a Kenyon Together advocate. Please join us on Monday, May 10 at 7 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 11 at 1 p.m. ET or Wednesday, May 12 at 4 p.m. ET.

*Discount Code Alert*
In honor of our virtual reunion this May, the Bookstore has issued a special discount code for our alumni. Use discount code REUNION21 for 20% off your Kenyon goodies when you shop online at the Bookstore.


Announcements


REUNION 2021 // 
Our virtual reunion will kick off on Sunday, May 16 with an opening ceremony and virtual hospitality tent, as well as general and class-specific events taking place over the following two weeks. Mark your calendar for a Town Hall with President Decatur on Thursday, May 27, followed by virtual class gatherings. View the full schedule >>


WHY THE KENYON FUND MATTERS  //  The officers of the Kenyon Fund Executive Committee wrote a letter to the editors of the Kenyon Collegian about the Kenyon Fund in a recent edition. Click to read why the Kenyon Fund matters, in their words.
Read the letter >>

SUPPORT FOR BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS  //  The Kenyon Alumni of Color Task Force is exploring ways to support BIPOC entrepreneurs from the alumni community. As a first step, they are compiling a list of BIPOC-owned businesses. The list will be shared internally and in strategic communications to alumni, with possible future promotion options to come.  Submit your business >>



Campus News & Events


Message from President Decatur regarding K-SWOC  More >>


Message from President Decatur regarding the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin  More >>

COVID-19 Update: Vaccination required for students  More >>


Daisy Desrosiers named director of Kenyon’s Gund Gallery  More >>

10 Minutes for Kenyon

As an advocate, we encourage you to:
  • Tell your Kenyon story in a personal plea video.
  • Offer a match or challenge to your classmates.
  • Spread the word about Kenyon Together through your social networks.
You can even win Kenyon swag for generating gifts, with tiered prizes for donors and dollars.


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