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Honor an outstanding alum Mortar Board’s extraordinary alumni members are at the heart of the organization as it continues to grow year after year. In order to show appreciation for these devoted alumni, Mortar Board annually awards outstanding members with the awards listed below. If you know a qualified member or think you deserve an award, submit a nomination by March 15, 2008. To nominate an outstanding alumnus, click here. Alumni Achievement Award
Distinguished Lifetime Membership Award
Get involved - run for the National Council Becoming a part of the National Council gives alumni numerous unique opportunities. Council members serve as the governing board of directors, meet members from all over the country, network with student leaders and professionals, and much more! At this year’s national conference (held July 25 - 27, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio), members will elect a new alumni representative to serve a two-year term. This representative serves as a liaison to the alumni committee and assists the National Council with alumni programming. Nominations for potential candidates should be submitted no later than March 15, 2008. Not interested in serving as a National Council member? There are still other opportunities to get involved. Serve as a national committee member, National Foundation trustee or section coordinator. Simply complete this alumni update form and we will contact you regarding your interest!
Mortar Board is coming to the windy city on January 26, and wants to meet you! Mingle with members and enjoy appetizers from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare. Learn more about the event and RSVP online today.
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Did you get the Forum? The most recent edition of the Mortar Board Forum arrived in homes in late December. Did you get your copy? If not, it may be because the National Office doesn’t have your most recent address update. Solve this problem by updating your record online. Please note that members receive a print version free for their first five years out of college, if they have donated or if they are an alumni sustaining member. All other members can read online for free or can subscribe for just $5 a year using this online form. Start subscribing today! Mortar Board Week approaching Mortar Board Week, celebrating Mortar Board’s 90th anniversary, will be held this year Feb. 10 - 16. Find out what chapters are doing near you and get in touch to show your support! Note to members The Mortar Board National Office wants to know all about you - awards, accomplishments, new jobs, life events, and more! Update us using an easy online form or by sending an e-mail. Find an alumni chapter
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Mimi Barash Coppersmith
Her extensive experience in advertising, marketing and journalism has won her numerous awards and recognitions through the years, including Distinguished Alumna and Alumni Fellow of The Pennsylvania State University, Central Pennsylvania Entrepreneur of the Year in Marketing/Communications, Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania and many others. Since 1976, Coppersmith has served as a trustee at The Pennsylvania State University in a variety of capacities, including as first female chairperson in 1991. Additionally, she has served on the board of directors for dozens of organizations and is active in numerous others, including Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art, American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters and Girl Scouts. Coppersmith truly exemplifies the ideals of Mortar Board, incorporating the principles of scholarship, leadership and service into her daily life by volunteering, teaching and excelling. |
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Marian “Mimi” Barash Coppersmith graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. in journalism in 1953, and has gone on to become publisher of Town & Gown magazine and chairman of