2009 REUNION WEEKEND
BY SUSAN MOORE AND STACEY RISHEL
PHOTOS BY NANCY MARTIN
In early September, Law Reunion Weekend 2009 gathered hundreds of alumni on campus to celebrate graduation milestones. More than 130 alumni served on the reunion committees to plan the weekend events and to raise funds for Santa Clara Law through class reunion gifts.
 
Nikki Pope, an associate with Cooley Godward Kronish, co-chaired the Class of 2004’s reunion committee with Viva (Stowe) Harris and Wynn Silberman. Pope agreed to co-chair the reunion committee for several reasons: “I was on the reunion committee for my business school reunion and it was great fun reconnecting with everyone before the actual reunion. Also, I really want to encourage my classmates to give back to SCU Law and I thought leading by example would be a good thing.”
 
For Pope, the highlight of the reunion weekend was “seeing my former professors without the teacher-student roles. It was really nice to talk as peers. I wish I’d been able to participate more. It was over all too quickly.”
 
The Law Reunion Weekend 2010 will be September 10-12. If your class year ends in 5 or 0 and you are interested in serving on your reunion committee, please contact Susan Moore, samoore@scu.edu.
 
 
SCU President Michael Engh, S.J. (left), with Class of 2004 Reunion Co-Chairs Wynn Silberman, Nikki Pope, Viva (Stowe) Harris, and Dean Donald J. Polden.
 
Bob Pasquinelli '69 (left), Carrie Arata, and Class of 1974 Co-Chair Dave Arata.
Class of 1974 Reunion Co-Chair Luke McCarthy with classmates George Tacticos and Rich Hiuchan.
 
Class of 1969 Reunion Co-Chairs Hon. Alice D. Sullivan (ret.), Dan Kelly, and SCU President Michael Engh, S.J.
President Michael Engh, S.J. (left), enjoys the 2009 reunion activities with Class of 1994 Co-Chairs Janet Dudley, Steve Sutro, and Rachel Sisemore Crawford.
2009 REUNION CLASS GIFTS
In conjunction with Law Reunion Weekend, each participating class conducts a reunion gift campaign to commemorate the celebration. We thank all of you who so generously participated in your reunion class gifts this year! Gift designations for the 2009 reunion classes included the Law Strategic Initiatives Fund and student scholarships. If you have not yet made a gift to Santa Clara Law to honor your reunion celebration and still want to participate, you have until December 31 to do so. You can make your contribution online at law.scu.edu/givingor use the envelope enclosed with this magazine. Be sure to indicate that your gift is in honor of your law class reunion.

More Reunion Pictures Online See law.scu.edu/alumni/recent-events-photos.cfm.
 
 
Dear Alumni:
 
The last year has been one of significant change for the Law Alumni Association. As promised, using the findings from the 2008 Law Alumni Survey, we have focused our activities, events, and communications to increase engagement and build stronger relationships with our alumni and friends. In these challenging economic times, we paid special attention to how best to provide greater connectivity and networking opportunities for all of our constituents.
 
Our accomplishments include:
  • Achieving outstanding attendance at Law Reunion Weekend, the Celebration of Leadership and Achievement, the Justice Panelli Golf Tournament, and the Jerry Kasner Estate Planning Symposium.
     
  • Establishing the Law Strategic Initiatives Fund to provide additional resources for the law school's current and emerging programs.
     
  • Expanding membership in the Law Alumni Association to include current and newly admitted students.
     
  • Stepping up regular communications on current issues faced by the law school and its graduates.
     
  • Expanding our LinkedIn and Facebook presence especially to new law students.
     
  • Introducing novel ways to engage law alumni through expanded event offerings.
     
  • Increasing personal contact with law alumni.
 
One of the most notable changes occurred in August when the Law Alumni and Development office moved to Bannan Hall after being off campus for nearly a decade. Our new location on the second floor has increased our daily interaction with students, faculty, and other departments within the law school. It is wonderful to be back on campus!
 
In September, the Law Alumni Association’s board discussed a very ambitious program for professional development activities to engage both current students and alumni. And looking forward, we feel excited and energized, particularly as the Law School approaches its Centennial in 2011! We will have much to celebrate!
 
We welcome your ideas, time, and support as we proceed through this time of transition. You can make a difference in the future of Santa Clara Law and for our students. Check our Web site, visit our office, send an email, or give us a call.
 
Yes, we are listening!
 
 
 LAWRENCE E. DONATONI
 Assistant Dean, Law Alumni & Development
 
 
 
 
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