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LETTER FROM THE ALUMNI BOARD PRESIDENT

Greetings!

My name is Dave Baxter, and I wanted to introduce myself as the new Reed alumni board president. I graduated from Reed with a degree in psychology in 1987. I currently work as a stained and fused glass artist and adjunct faculty. I have volunteered for Reed in a number of capacities, primarily through the Washington, DC, chapter of the alumni association. I grew up in Troutdale, Oregon, and Reed was the only college to which I applied. I know, right? I am eternally grateful for the education I received at Reed. Some of the most talented, inclusive, and wisest individuals I know are Reedies, and I am privileged to call many of them friends. I was a first-generation college student, and many individuals helped me during my time at Reed; I am compelled to pay that forward. You might wonder what the alumni board does and how we connect alumni. We have three committees to promote alumni connectivity: the Committee for Young Alumni, the Reed Career Alliance, and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Each committee is chaired by an alumni board member, and each board member serves on one of the committees. Although the committees are run by the alumni board, they are open to all members of the alumni community. Committee work is just one of the many ways your fellow Reedies volunteer. Visit alumni.reed.edu to learn about other opportunities to engage.

If you do not already volunteer for Reed, I encourage you to consider doing so. There are so many ways to get involved, from being an alumni admission representative, to hosting a gathering in your local alumni chapter, to just spending a few minutes updating your alumni directory profile. Did you know you can search for fellow alumni by name, class year, occupation, and even location? You control what information is shared, and you can set up a forwarding email to protect your privacy. The directory is perhaps the best way for alumni to find each other and (re)connect.

There are so many individuals that I should thank—people that make this work worthwhile! I can’t possibly do so here, but please know how important you are to both me and Reed. Your gifts, some financial, some otherwise, allow Reed to thrive. Please reach out to me if you have questions, ideas, or concerns.

Warmly, Dave Baxter dbaxter@alumni.reed.edu

HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS! EVENTS ARE COMING BACK.

Westwind

October 14–16. Join us at Westwind on the Oregon coast! Enjoy the surf, sand, a talent show, green eggs and ham, and the unique setting that is Westwind with Reedies. Limited availability. Learn more: alumni.reed.edu/westwind.

Chapter Events

Chapter events are back! Gather with Reedies in a city near you for drinks, tours, and book discussions. Check out the alumni chapter page for details: alumni.reed.edu/chapters.

The Forum for Advancing Reed

October 21–23. The Forum for Advancing Reed (FAR) is Reed’s official volunteer weekend. Gatherings, workshops, and meetings focused on career coaching, professional networking, fundraising, chapter events, and more are planned for alumni who want to connect with other Reedies, learn more about what’s happening at Reed right now, and discover ways to get involved. Learn more: www.reed.edu/advancing-reed.

CONNECT WITH REED!

COME TO AN EVENT Check out in-person and virtual events at alumni.reed.edu

VOLUNTEER Advocate for Reed. Organize an event. Share your wisdom. Check out alumni.reed.edu/volunteer

GIVE TO REED Make a gift at giving.reed.edu STAY IN TOUCH Let us know what you’ve been up to! Send in a class note or update your profile in the alumni directory. alumni.reed.edu 503-777-7589

NEW FACES ON THE ALUMNI BOARD

The alumni board welcomes the following new at-large members, whose terms began on July 1, 2022, and the newest alumni trustee, whose term began April 6, 2022. See the whole board at alumni.reed.edu.

GRANT TAYLOR BURGESS ’13

PORTLAND, OR Major at Reed: Literature

Tell us about a moment of joy you’ve had over the past year.

My two-year-old son and I went for our first bike ride around the neighborhood. It was a sunny summer day, and it felt like a core memory and continuation of a tradition.

If you could be doing anything right now, what

would it be? Producing a beat or going to the coast.

What made you decide to volunteer for the

alumni board? Having been a nontraditional student and having had a life-changing experience at Reed, I want to help improve the post-Reed experience for alumni.

MAYA CAMPBELL ’15

LOS ANGELES, CA Major at Reed: History

Tell us about a moment of joy you’ve had over the past year.

Going to the Berkeley Marina with my dog.

What was your most recent

streaming binge? Was it worth it? Stranger Things season 4. Worth it because it let me participate in the discourse, not really worth it for the overall quality of content.

What made you decide to volunteer for the alumni

board? I wanted to help shape Reed’s future.

JENNIFER DELFINO ’05

BROOKLYN, NY Major at Reed: Anthropology

What is your favorite object in the room you are currently

sitting in? Well, I’m in my mom’s office, so there’s not much here to like. My dog Snickers is here with me, so I guess she counts.

Tell us about a moment of joy you’ve had over the

past year. Learning I was pregnant with my first child.

What made you decide to volunteer for the alumni

board? I am interested in working on the diversity and inclusion committee, and I’m especially glad to be doing this with alea adigweme’s leadership, as she is a Reedie friend of mine.

AVIGAIL HURVITZ-PRINZ ’05

PHILADELPHIA, PA Major at Reed: Religion

What was your most recent streaming binge? Was it

worth it? Star Trek Discovery. Worth it, especially for Stacey Abrams’s cameo at the end!

Favorite spot on Reed’s campus when you were

a student? Probably my first dorm room, which had a view of the canyon.

What made you decide to volunteer for the alumni

board? alea and Sirius asked me, and I deeply trust both of them and want to support their vision.

VALENTINA LANLAN JIN-TROWBRIDGE ’11

LOS ANGELES, CA Major at Reed: Biology

Tell us about a moment of joy you’ve had over the past

year. Dancing in a British pub to “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.

Favorite spot on Reed’s campus when you were

a student? Cherry blossoms in the spring at Eliot Circle :)

What made you decide to volunteer for the alumni

board? Reed is awesome! I’m proud to be a Reed alum. I’d like to show my appreciation for my alma mater and help past and current Reedies connect.

CARLA BEAM ’76 Alumni Trustee

ANCHORAGE, AK Major at Reed: Psychology

What was your most recent

streaming binge? Tales of the City. I hated to see it end. It almost reminded me of living in a Reed dorm or house.

If you could be doing anything right now, what

would it be? Sitting on a riverbank in some remote place, sipping on bourbon, after a great day of rafting and hiking.

What made you decide to join the board of

trustees? I value the type of education Reed offers and know the importance of engaged alumni volunteers and donors to its continued success. I’m willing to do my part, and it’s truly energizing to be around smart, thoughtful people.