Alumni Board Spotlight

ALUMNI

ALUMNI DIRECTORY UPDATE

The Waldorf University Alumni Association has been working with our partner vendor Publishing Concepts (PCI) for the past several months to capture alumni information for a Waldorf University Alumni Directory. You may have been contacted via postcard, phone call and/or by email by PCI over the past several months. The information gathering portion of the project is complete and Waldorf and PCI have now moved on to the publishing portion of the project.

If you ordered any apparel from PCI (t-shirt, sweatshirt, travel bag) those items will have been shipped out starting in March. The alumni directory will be shipped in August to those alumni who ordered a copy.

Please know that we understand your concerns with safety and security regarding personal information, and the Waldorf University Alumni Association assures you that this company’s request is trustworthy and legitimate.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your purchase of the directory or apparel from PCI please reach out to the alumni office at 641.585.8148 or alumni@waldorf.edu.

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...and to protect and serve. We take great pride in our profession and have trained extensively with our “Crew Members” and have educated our communities most vulnerable.

The future will bring many a challenge however, we will be victorious in our efforts; to evolve with technology, have conviction, have compassion for our patients and trust in each other’s ability. Luke 10:27 “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

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AUTHORED BY: MS. DELOPEENA MAXWELL-SMITH, FINANCE MANAGER/PATI INFORMATION OFFICE, BERMUDA FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Alumni Board Spotlight JIM (JIMBO/JIMBOB) WILLMORE ’89

1. Degree/Major/Minor: AA degree in General Studies 2. Current Occupation: Inside Plant Manager, Charter Communications 3. What made you want to be part of the Alumni Board? Wanting to help other alumni connect with their former classmates and interact with current students, providing them with career insight and professional guidance. But mostly it was so that I could spend more time with Dr. Tom Wicks.

4. What has been your favorite part of being on the alumni board so far? The opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of the university and the experiences of my fellow alumni. 5. What accomplishments would you like to see by the board during your service? Additional scholarship opportunities for students that are alumni funded. With over a century of alumni from Waldorf, I believe that we can band together through planned giving and bequests, providing additional scholarship and grants for current students. 6. Favorite Waldorf memory? I am not sure that I could possibly highlight one singular memory, as a million memorable times were crammed into two short years. The lifelong friendships that started at Waldorf continue to create new memories. Each time that I am on campus, I add to that collective cache. 7. Advice you would give to your college self? Be nicer to Michael White, learn where the library is and actually listen to Dr. Steven Thompson’s advice. 8. How do you feel your education at Waldorf has impacted you the most? The initial 2 years of my college education from Waldorf provided the foundation of knowledge that allowed me to explore my interests and follow my chosen career path. I was able to use that education to build my resume and advance in my professional career. These advancements have allowed me the time and experiences necessary to serve on the alumni board and help with the vision of the future for the board and the university. 9. Any Fun Facts/Accomplishments about yourself you wish to include: I enjoy connecting with my friends and family on social media and try to leave a daily tidbit of my knowledge for others to enjoy.