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EDITED BY KATIE RAMSEY ’04
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Help Us Help Reed
THE ALUMNI BOARD WANTS YOU
At first glance, life at Reed has looked very different this past year. Learning has taken place both virtually and in person; fewer students live on campus; COVID-19 protocols are fixtures of day-to-day life. Yet, students have continued their quests for knowledge—and Reed has stepped up to support them in a multitude of ways. Whether it was increased financial aid, medical expenses, rent and housing security, or other assistance with urgent needs, Reed made sure that every student received what they needed to continue their educational journey. In these times, alumni support for Reed is more important than ever. As a nonprofit, Reed relies upon the philanthropy of its
The Alumni Board and the Alumni Programs and Annual Fund Office invite nominations for service on the board. We seek alumni who are demonstrated leaders with a capacity for creativity, dedication, and resourcefulness to further the goals of our three committees: Committee for Young Alumni; Diversity and Inclusion Committee; and Reed Career Alliance. The Alumni Board is a global service board dedicated to the mission of creating the best possible alumni experience through the work of its committees. The Alumni Board recruits for and oversees its working committees, which carry out programs and initiatives to benefit the alumni community. To nominate yourself or someone you know, start by scanning this QR code. Nominations are due by Saturday, July 17.
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community—especially alumni—to make possible all of the opportunities, experiences, and mentorships that define Reed as a remarkable place to learn. Every gift makes a meaningful and direct impact in the life of a fellow Reedie. As Reed alumni, we all know more than anybody the enduring value of a Reed education. We hope you’ll join us in supporting fellow Reedies by making your gift today. Visit www.reed.edu/givingtoreed or use the envelope in this magazine. Kyndra Homuth Kennedy ’04 and Cori Savaiano ’11 Alumni Fundraising for Reed Steering Committee Co-Chairs
