Alumni Association Membership is open to all individuals who have received a degree from the College. The Association’s mission is to:
- Provide professional and social opportunities for members
- Support graduates in their further education and in their careers
- Advance the reputation of the College and
- Support Charter Oak’s educational services and goals
The Board of Directors of the Alumni Association meets approximately 5 times a year. Subcommittees are established to assist with scholarship review, social/network planning, event planning, nominating, etc. We are eager to involve our out-of-state alumni. Alumni may serve as ambassadors to the College in their work/social communities or attend corporate and college fairs, in communities close to their home. We also have sponsored receptions for prospective students/alumni in different geographic areas.
We try to keep our alumni up to date on what’s happening around the College. For this reason, it really is important for us to have your updated email address.
Please contact Lori Pendleton, Director of Admissions and Staff Advisor to the Alumni Association at lpendleton@charteroak.edu or 860.832.3858 to get involved.
Student & Alumni Exhibit
The works of nine accomplished artists were featured during a month-long exhibit of graphic media produced by students and alumni of Charter Oak State College. The exhibit opened on May 26 in the Fleet Conference room at Charter Oak State College and in the online gallery.
- Nick Halko, Associate Professor of Art at Gateway Community College and Charter Oak State College faculty, judged the show.
- Stanwyck Cromwell’s (B.A. ’03) Anticipation of Summer won Best in Show.
- A people’s choice award was awarded to Dan Cahill (B.S. ’03) for his work Reflections in Water Lilies. Dan has generously donated this beautiful piece of photography to the College.
2007 Alumni Citation Award
The Alumni Association Citation Award, given annually to a Charter Oak graduate for exceptional accomplishment in his or her field of endeavor and in recognition of service to the College, was presented to Donna Markie.
Donna Markie, graduated with Honors for Overall Outstanding Achievement in 2003. As a student, she was elected by her fellow students to serve on the Board of State Academic Awards, the governing body of Charter Oak State College. She served on the Board from 2002-2003. Since graduating, she has continued to be a loyal friend to the College, always willing to give of her time and energy. She assisted with our marketing efforts by providing a testimonial for a radio advertising campaign. She provided valuable input during our recent reaccreditation process and has been a willing participant in the College’s fundraising activities.
Donna had to overcome some significant health barriers to achieve her educational goals. We are happy that Charter Oak was able to serve her needs and we thank her for continuing to give back to the College.
It is with pleasure that the Alumni Association honors Donna Markie by awarding her this Alumni Citation.
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