May 2012

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Cast Your Vote in Alumni Board Election
Graduates are encouraged to cast their vote for the 2012 slate of nominees to lead the Excelsior College Alumni Association. Online voting requires log in with MyExcelsior user name and password. If you are unable to log into your MyExcelsior account, contact Technical Support at 877-842-8342 and press 0. All votes must be cast by Monday, May 7, 2012. Vote now!

Excelsior ReView – Call for Entries
Excelsior proudly announces a new online publication focused on showcasing the creative and artistic talents of our world-wide community. Excelsior ReView will be published semi-annually and will cover poetry, prose (fiction and nonfiction), photography, art (including three dimensional and functional), and video. Electronic submissions will be accepted until July 23, 2012.

Countdown to Commencement: 74 Days
As of May 1, there are 74 days until Commencement. If you are an alumna/us who will be attending Commencement to support a loved one who is graduating, stop by the alumni table after the Ceremony!

Increase Your Career Satisfaction
On May 16, 2012 at 8 p.m. ET, Ed Hallenbeck, career consultant for Excelsior College alumni, will describe effective ways of identifying your interests and connecting them to careers that match "who you are." Registration required.

Women, Did You Miss It?
If you missed the April Web Chat,, Live Long and Prosper: Women Don’t Like to Think about Getting Old, But this is Why They Should, you can access the archived recording to learn about the importance of having a financial plan for your extended years.

Excelsior Goes to Washington
If you live in the nation’s capital, join us on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Madhatter Restaurant for an hors d’oeuvres reception. This event is free of charge, but space is limited. Registration required.

Ambassador Spotlight: Brad Woodruff, BSL ’11
A true excursionist, Brad Woodruff has road-tripped across the U.S. more than once and has backpacked through Australia, Europe and South America. But on June 9, 2012, he’ll be in his home state of Oregon where he will host the first-ever alumni event in Portland for his fellow Excelsior grads.

Portland, OR Alumni Gathering
If you live in the Great Northwest, join Brad Woodruff, BSL ’11, on June 9, 2012 at the Portland, OR alumni gathering. Get updates on the location of the event and look for an email invitation soon!

Are You Comfortable With Your Finances?
Do you have records on all of your investments? What about insurance papers? Oh...and how about your passwords for online banking? If you’re looking for some financial peace of mind, check out these three helpful tips.

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