miami newsletter - july 2014
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HO STON ALUMNI CLUB
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1,200 members of the University of Miami family reside in the Houston metropolitan area. It’s time to stand United as we revamp the Houston Alumni Club in efforts to create a
community of alumni and supporters in America’s fourth most populous city, Houston, TX. There’s no better network than the one you joined when you graduated from the University of Miami. You benefit from being connected to thousands of Miami alumni across the globe – and several hundred of us live right here in Houston. Register with our club because U help us keep the Hurricanes traditions alive in H-town!
CONNECT WITH US!
Save the Date!
DATE OPPONENT TIME
Monday, Sept .1 Louisville 7PM
Saturday, Sept. 6 Florida A&M 6PM
Saturday, Sept. 13 Arkansas State
6PM
Saturday, Sept. 20 Nebraska 7PM
Saturday, Sept 27 Duke TBA
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Summer Send-Off Each spring, thousands of University of Miami applicants receive the terrific news that they have been admitted to Miami and are invited to join our Canes family. Join us for the annual send-off party for admitted students from Houston and help us tell them why it's great to be a Miami Hurricane!
Location to be provided to those who RSVP
Football Game Watches! Mugsy’s on Richmond is our official game watching venue! Come on out and join the fun in a room full of Hurricanes!
Friends and families are welcome to join us!
Mugsy’s 2239 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77098
713-522-7118
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Meet the Officers!
PRESIDENT
Name: Nikki K. Chun
Degree: Both from the University of Miami - B.S. Communication and M.S.Ed. Enrollment Management
Year: 2003 (B.S.C.) and 2006 (M.S.Ed.)
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawai'I
Current Profession: Associate Director of Admission at Rice University
“After graduation, I accepted a position in the Office of Admission at our alma mater. I worked there for several years and realized that I developed roots in Miami that run as deeply as my roots in Honolulu. When I moved to Houston, I became involved with the Houston Alumni Club because it keeps me connected to my roots.”
VICE PRESIDENT
Name: Mike Williams
Degree: BA
Year: 2001
Hometown: Longview, WA
Current Profession: HR Manager for AIG
“I will never forget the family that I have from my days on campus at Miami. I moved across country from the west coast to attend school and my friends were my family while there. Moving to Houston in 2012, my goal was to create a local UM family here in Houston and a resource group that everyone could tap into. I love my school and all fellow Canes Family and Friends!!”
Meet the Officers!
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA DIRECTOR
Name: Angelica Ellis
Degree: BA Sociology
Year: 2009
Hometown: Houston, TX
Current Profession: Marketing Manager for Redi Carpet
“I played volleyball at the U from 2005-2008 and bleed orange and green! I am excited to contribute to the growth of the Houston Alumni Club . This club is such a great way to connect and network with fellow ‘canes!”
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Name: Derrick Moore
Degree: MBA
Year: 2002
Hometown:
Current Profession: Owner of Athleticville Insurance and Wellness Solutions “#gocanes”