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THe ALuMNi CorNer from youralumniboard president There are many occasions when i’m reminded just how fortunate i am to “...I was driving represent the Bellarmine alumni community. down bardstown Brew At Bu Festival – an event that drew several hundred alumni and Road and caught volunteered at the third annualine happened back in August wheno their guests to campus for samplings of award-winning microbrews, re- a glimpse of gional wines, food from a variety of local restaurants and music by Turn3, bu’s new trolley. a band headed by alums Chris (’92) and Chad (’95) Donohue. But what made this event even more special was talking with alumni who had not I got a kick out been back to campus in several years and who were “blown away” by all of seeing that the positive changes. it’s truly amazing to look at the campus today and trolley, full think about all that has happened (and is happening now) due, in large part, to the continuing and strong support of our alumni community. of prospective Another instance was just the other day as i was driving down Bard- students and seeing that trolley, full of prospective students and their parents. it gave their parents.” got a kick out ofi’s new trolley.uoad and caught a glimpse of Br stown me a chill to recall when i was in a similar position – carefully weighing college options – and then to fast forward to today when my Bellarmine choice has afforded me invaluable career preparation, a broad professional network and lifelong friendships… not to mention my wife, Jill (’95) and our subsequent family. i owe Bellarmine a lot. Finally, an event later this month provides all of us the opportunity to be reminded that, as Bellarmine alumni, we are part of a very special community. At our Bellarmine Alumni Awards dinner on oct. 27, the Alumni Association will recognize several individuals who have excelled professionally or personally. over the years we have recognized titans of industry, brilliant innovators, charitable moguls and those who have persevered through incredible obstacles. And they’re all Knights. it’s fulfilling to hear about some of the accomplishments of our fellow alumni, and i hope you can join me that night as we salute our latest award winners. Here’s to many more reasons to be proud to serve the Bellarmine alumni community. mATT KAmeR ’95 mKAmeR@bCh.Com 46 bellarmine magazine


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