Alumni and Friends Gatherings held in Louisville

Union College alumni and friends met for lunch at The Bristol on Main Street in downtown Louisville on June 13 during The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church held June 10-14. In addition, Union College young alumni and friends had the opportunity to meet at the home of Matt ’99 and Jessica (Terry) Bergman ’98 in New Albany, Indiana on August 10.

Over sixty Union College alumni and friends attended the luncheon at The Bristol. United Methodist Kentucky Annual Conference attendees were invited to participate in the event hosted by President Ed de Rosset, Denise Wainscott, vice president for advancement, and Rev. David Miller, campus minister.

President de Rosset spoke to the group about a variety of campus projects and the continuing growth of the College. President de Rosset focused on several construction and renovation projects on campus, including a $4.2 million geothermal energy project and improvements to key legacy buildings.

Denise Wainscott presented the newest members of Union’s Legacy Society, Earl and Barbara Trevor ’63, at the luncheon. The Legacy Society exists to recognize publicly those individuals who have named Union College in their estate plan.

Union’s alumni and friends gather throughout the country to relive memories and hear the latest news from their alma mater. If you are interested in hosting a gathering or wish to know about upcoming get-togethers in your area, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-606-546-1226 or at fnewman@unionky.edu.

Union College is a private, liberal arts college located in Barbourville, Kentucky and related to The United Methodist Church.

The Bristol – Main Street Louisville: Union College alumni and friends meet for a luncheon on Wednesday, June 13 during The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church held June 10-14.
Union College Legacy Society: Earl and Barbara Trevor ’63 were recognized by Denise Wainscott, V.P. for Advancement as the newest members of the Legacy Society; The Bristol – Main Street Louisville: Barbara Trevor ’63 receives a commemorative gift by President Ed de Rosset during the Legacy Society presentation.
The Bristol – Main Street Louisville: President Ed de Rosset presents a UC flag to Penny Mills ’00 as a door prize during the Union College alumni and friends luncheon for The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church on June 13.	Dr. Jack Early ’48 receives a UC tie as a door prize at the event.
Young Alumni – New Albany, IN: A group of classmates and friends gather at the loft-style home of Matt ’99 and Jessica (Terry) Bergman ’98 just minutes from downtown Louisville in New Albany. Left, standing Keith Simpson, Wendy Thompson ’00, Stephen House and Penny Mills ‘00; left, sitting, Tracy Tarullo-Simpson ’99 and son, Trent Simpson, Jessica (Terry) Bergman ’98, Matt Bergman ’99 and their faithful watchdog “Javier.”	Dr. Jim Parker ’49 receives a UC t-shirt during the door prize drawing.
Keith Simpson and son, Trent, Matt Bergman ’99 hang out at the pool table.	Young Alumni – New Albany, IN: Tracy Tarullo-Simpson ’99 and son, Trent.
Left, Penny Mills ’00, Jessica (Terry) Bergman ’98, Wendy Thompson ’00, Michele Yorgy ’98 and Julie Moeller.

August 27, 2007

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