Taylor University Alumni Relations

We are grieved by the loss of our alumna and longtime public servant, Jackie Walorski, and are praying for her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

https://www.taylor.edu/news/taylor-community-remembers-alumna-jackie-walorski

Taylor Community Remembers Alumna Jackie Walorski The Taylor University community is grieving the death of Taylor alumna and U.S. Congress Representative Jackie Walorski.

Taylor alum Chad Wilt has accepted a position at Indiana University as Defensive Coordinator! 🏈

Graduating from Taylor University in 2000 with a degree in Sports Management, Wilt has carried on as defensive line coach at a variety of colleges, including Liberty, Ball State, and his most recent, Minnesota.

To hear more about Wilt’s previous roles and accomplishments, check out this link: https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/report-minnesota-dl-coach-chad-wilt-expected-to-take-on-dc-role-at-iu/

Who knew a 50th Taylor reunion could lead to a wedding!

On January 15, 2022, Taylor alumni Dave Dean ’70 and Diane (Kuhn) Mundy ’69 got married. The two connected at their 50th reunion at Taylor and then reconnected on July 4 this past year. We are so happy for these two alumni!

Congratulations Dave and Diane Dean!

Five of our Taylor alumni were part of the leadership in opening a Chick-fil-A in Valparaiso! These alumni include David ’15 (operator), Timmy ’15, John ’82, Chad ’15 and Elyse ’17.

We are so proud of these alumni and the servant-leadership they’re able to demonstrate through their practice!

Today is Giving Tuesday!

If you donate anytime today before midnight, your gift will be doubled!

Help us continue the 175-year legacy of providing a Christ-centered education. You have the opportunity to give a gift that will impact the lives of all students, faculty, and staff at Taylor, and specifically helping those students receiving aid from the Taylor Fund. Donate today!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Alumni Office!

We are so thankful for each one of you and the impact you’ve had on making Taylor University what it is today. 💜💛

We hope your day is filled with good food and rest, and that you're able to be surrounded by those you love!

Interested in working at Taylor?

The Alumni Office is looking to hire a Director of Parent Relations and Strategic Events!

The Director of Parent Relations and Strategic Events develops and implements parent programming strategies that provides relevant communication, engagement, and experiences for current parents and grandparents.

Come join a team of fun, hardworking individuals!

Click this link to learn more:
https://tayloru-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=629&company_id=16884&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992277&aid=1

Order your student a care package from the Bridge Cafe! ☕️🥐

As students go into finals week, they can receive a care package from you with an assortment of goodies. Students will receive an enamel mug, $5 gift card to the Bridge, locally made Broad Ripple Chips, a freshly baked pain au chocolate (can also be substituted with a gluten-free/dairy-free muffin), a “The Bridge” sticker, and a handwritten note from you!

Order a care package for your student by December 3 for delivery on December 14. To order go to www.thebridgeupland.com.

We had so much fun at the Ohio State vs Akron basketball game this past Tuesday!

Both coach Chris Holtmann (OSU) and coach John Groce (UA) spoke to Taylor alumni, students, and friends before the game, giving their thanks and sharing memories from their time at Taylor.

We are so thankful to have been a part of this special game with these two class of ’94 grads!

Taylor University Alumni Relations updated their business hours.

We are so excited to share that Taylor will be hosting a 13-day tour through Greece next semester in the spring!

Partnered with the Footsteps Ministries, the trip will include learning more about Paul and exploring the breathtaking country of Greece. 🇬🇷

To learn more information on registration, head over to https://www.footstepministries.org/taylor-greece.

What an awesome night Mosaic Night was this past Saturday!

Mosaic Night is put on by the Multi-Cultural Student Association (MSA) through the OIP and was such a beautiful celebration of the 40 different countries represented at Taylor. The night was filled with yummy foods and performances by students, displaying the culture and unity here at Taylor University.

Here are just a few of the acts that performed at MyGen this past Saturday! We are so proud of all of the talent here at Taylor University. 🎤✨

Alumni, did you ever have an act in MyGen? If yes, what song did you perform?!

One week ago, Taylor University’s PRSSA hosted Shop the Loop for the 3rd year in a row! Students, faculty and staff gathered to shop from 25 different vendors while enjoying live music and free apple cider and donuts.

PRSSA President Julia Muehl says that Shop the Loop will happen again next semester and all are welcome to attend!

Thank you to all who joined us this weekend for Homecoming and Family Weekend! We are so thankful for the opportunity to get to celebrate our 175th birthday in person with you all. 💜💛

We hope you enjoyed your time at Taylor!

For the 27th year in a row, Taylor University saw 3rd West Wengatz (3WW) participate in their annual melon and gourd week!

What is melon and gourd you ask? Well, it’s a week long, cross-campus game of tag, but the catch is the taggers must carry a melon or a gourd, handing it off to whoever they tag.

At the end of melon and gourd week, participants come up with creative entrances to try and escape the taggers one last time.

What’s your favorite Taylor tradition?!

Taylor University Alumni Relations updated their website address.

Thank you to all who joined us to honor George Glass on Saturday, September 18!

Family, friends, and former athletes joined together to celebrate the Taylor University Alumni, former Athletic Director, beloved track and cross country coach, and Associate VP for Alumni Relations.

Attendees celebrated with good food, seeing old friends, and sharing memories with much laughter and tears.