Alumni News

David McDonald ’01 Elected Alumni Board President

David McDonald ’01 began a two-year term as president of the Winthrop Alumni Association Executive Board on July 1.

McDonald, principal of Northwest Middle School in Travelers Rest, has been a member of the Alumni Association Executive Board since 2008, where he has held several committee positions and served as vice president. He has

additionally served on the Winthrop University Foundation board, Alumni Credentials Committee, Winthrop Fund board, Young Alum- ni Council, Affinity Group Advisory Committee and as a mentor to many Winthrop alumni.

McDonald received a Bachelor of Arts in history and secondary education in 2001, a Master of Education from Concordia University of Wisconsin in 2003 and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of South Carolina in 2014.

To officially welcome McDonald into his new role, the Alumni Associ- ated hosted a reception in his honor on Sept. 17.

Board Nominations Accepted through December

Te Winthrop Board of Trustees includes two elected representa- tives from the Winthrop Alumni Association. In February 2016, the Alumni Association will hold an election to fill one of those seats for a six-year term. Te term begins on July 1, 2016.

Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 11. Nomina- tions can be made by submitting the form found on the alumni web- site. All nominees must be primary residents of South Carolina.

Nominees will go before the Alumni Association Executive Board’s Nomination Committee and the committee will select the slate of can- didates. Tose candidates’ names will be released in January 2016. Vot- ing will begin on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. All alumni may vote online. If you prefer a paper ballot, please request one by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 803/323-2145. You must provide your alumni ID number (located above your address on the back of your copy of the Winthrop Magazine) to vote.

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Save the Date

2015 Homecoming and

Reunion Weekend

Missing your alma mater? Come home to Winthrop for 2015 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend on

Nov. 13-14, 2015! Visit the alumni website,

or call the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at 800/578-6545, for more information on the weekend’s activities.

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