Shawnee State Alumni
August 2021 shawneestatealumni.com

Welcoming our Bears back to campus!

Last week, Shawnee State started the Autumn 2021 semester with a new class of SSU Bears! Throughout the annual Weekend of Welcome, new students connected with their roommates, joined groups and clubs, and became familiar with their campus surroundings.

Welcome, New Bears!

Alumnus expands his creativity into the community

Graphic design alumnus Nick Sherman ('16) found a way to continue to share his passion for art and creativity in a collaborative setting.

Read his story at shawnee.edu/news.

Alumna defines her path in the engineering world

Alumna Courtney Shaw ('16) found her passion when she enrolled in Plastics Engineering Technology at Shawnee State.

Read her story at shawnee.edu/news.

Back to School Sale through September 5!

The Alumni Spirit Shop is hosting its annual Back to School Sale now through September 5! Offering exclusive items for two weeks only, all proceeds on regular shop items will benefit the Shawnee Fund during this time.

Shop now at shawneestatealumni.com/spirit-shop.

Dr. Raber named Interim Associate Provost

A member of SSU's faculty since 1994, Dr. Christine Raber has been a part of ongoing growth in academics at Shawnee State.

Read more at shawnee.edu/news.

Save the date for Homecoming 2021!

Shawnee State Homecoming Weekend is less than 50 days away! We hope you will join us this year to celebrate our reunion classes, the Hall of Fame Class of 2021 induction, the presentation of the 2020 and 2021 Alumni Awards, and much more!

Full schedule available at ssuhomecoming.com.

Sports Leadership Summit - Saturday, October 2

Calling all Sports Management alumni! Join SSU during Homecoming Weekend for our second annual Sports Leadership Summit. This year's summit can be attended either in-person or virtually.

During the event, alumni will have the chance to tour campus, join in on a panel discussion, and mingle with both past and present Sport Management alumni and students.

Register for the summit online at www.ssuhomecoming.com.

Virtual Bear Run - September 25 - October 8

Join the Bear Run, wherever you are! For $25 you will receive the SSU Bear Run shirt, sunglasses, racing bib, and Bear Run medal.

Register online at shawnee.edu/bear-run.

Dental Hygiene Alumni Day - Saturday, October 2

The SSU Dental Hygiene Program will be hosting their annual Dental Hygiene Alumni Day in the Flohr Lecture Hall during Homecoming Weekend! Offering an opportunity for graduates to receive their continuing education hours, the day is a chance for alumni to connect with each other, past faculty members, and current Dental Hygiene students.

The event will last from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 2.

Register for the day at ssuhomecoming.com/dhalumniday.

Join the Bear Club!

Support over 350 student-athletes this season as they continue to succeed in SSU Athletics!

Joni the Bear Club at givetossu.com.

Alumni Spirit Shop: Featured Item
Shawnee State Monogram
Available in T-Shirt, Long Sleeve, and Crewneck Sweatshirt - for 2 weeks only!

Shop: shawneestatealumni.com/spirit-shop

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