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SPRING 2025
Read What's New for Your BW Classmates
Visit the Spring 2025 issue of Class Notes Quarterly for updates between November 26, 2024 and April 2, 2025 from these and many other Yellow Jackets for Life!
Browse class notes, marriage announcements, birth announcements and the in memoriam section honoring our deceased alumni. In this issue, we have updates from BW classes of 1944 through 2024.
Keep BW Updated on Your News
Please keep the good news coming: professional, personal, and educational accomplishments; community involvement; life milestones and family news! Share yours through the online Alumni Update Form.
You may also provide photos via the update form for consideration in YJ4L social media.
BW Announces 2025 Alumni Merit Award and
Outstanding Young Alumni Honorees
Congratulations to the six BW alumni who were named 2025 Alumni Merit Award recipients and two alumni who were named Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipients. They will be honored during a special ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at the Strosacker Student Union.
The Alumni Merit Award honors exceptional and honorary alumni for their achievements, leadership and contributions to their profession or field of study, community, and alma mater. The 2025 Alumni Merit honorees are Selena Budge ’08, Tom Einhouse ’89, Dr. Rebecca Spooner Korwin ’95, Patricia A. Lauria ’91, Dr. Randolph P. Laycock ’77, and Natalie Winkelfoos ’03.
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes extraordinary young alumni (graduates of the last decade or any alumni under the age of 40). The 2025 Outstanding Young Alumni honorees are Max Nolin ’13 and Dr. Sarah J. Terrill '13.
Drive Innovation at BW and Win a 2025 Chevy Equinox EV
BW has partnered with Serpentini of Strongsville and The Chevy Network to provide one lucky winner a way to win a brand new, 2025 Chevy Equinox Electric Vehicle.
All proceeds go to the Fund for BW, which helps to drive innovation at Baldwin Wallace and enhance the opportunities and experiences available to all students.
The raffle is open to all individuals 18 years of age and older, including students, family, friends, faculty, and staff. The winner will be announced on May 2, 2025 - don't miss your opportunity to drive a brand new EV while also being a driving force for an innovative next chapter at Baldwin Wallace University.
Tickets are available online, at select events, and in person in the BW Alumni Office in Bonds Hall. For more information on this raffle and how to purchase your tickets, you can also call John Bauer, Director of the Fund for BW, at 440-826-8045.
All Classes Welcome During BW's Alumni Weekend
Come back to BW during Alumni Reunion Weekend on Friday and Saturday May 16 and 17, 2025 to celebrate with the reunion classes of 1975, 1985, 2000 and 2015. All BW classes and guests are welcome for this fun-filled weekend. Register now.
Can't make it to Alumni Weekend? Consider a gift to support BW students. Your gift, no matter the size, sends a message of gratitude and belief in the transformative power of a BW education. By contributing, you’ll not only help to maintain the traditions we hold dear but also directly support current and future BW students as they pursue their dreams, echoing the support we once received.
Questions? Please contact the Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at bwalumni@bw.edu.
Join your fellow YJ4Ls for a Night at the Ball Game! ⚾
Batter up, Yellow Jackets! It's time to root for the home team at the BW Night at the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, May 30 at Progressive Field. Let's fill the stands and show our BW and CLE Pride! Gather your friends and family for a night full of baseball, food, and fun!
Join the BW Sport Management program and the Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement before the game for a picnic in Progressive Field's Pennant District. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, nachos, fireworks, and more!
Are you a First-Generation College Graduate?
Are you a first-generation BW graduate? Would you like to mentor BW first-gen students? The Division of Student Affairs wants to hear from you! Fill out this survey to determine your interest in participating in first-generation programming at BW, such as workshops, events, alumni panels or mentoring first-generation BW students. You do not need to be First-Gen to participate.
A First-Generation student is defined as one whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree in the United States (you are still considered first-gen even if a sibling attended college before you). First-generation applies to alumni of all backgrounds.
Upcoming First-Gen Events
- Stoling Ceremony for First-Gen Seniors and JacketLINK Seniors on April 21st
- Dr. Obie Bender Multicultural Awards on April 25th (First-Gen students will be recognized)
To learn more, please contact Regina Jolly Espenshied, Division of Student Affairs, at rjollyes24@bw.edu.
Join Us for These Upcoming BW Events
May 15, 2025 - Alumni Merit Awards - BW Student Union
May 16 and 17, 2025 - Alumni Reunion Weekend - BW Student Union
May 30, 2025 - BW Night at the Cleveland Guardians - Progressive Field
July 19, 2025 - Bark Walk - BW Student Union
October 24-25, 2025 - Bold & Gold Weekend - BW Campus
Grow and Learn this Summer with the BW Community Arts School (CAS)
Did you know summer at Baldwin Wallace is a special time in the Community Arts School? Campus is filled with Summer Arts Programs for middle and high school students. Whether the student in your life is a vocalist, plays a musical instrument, is a dancer, or wants to try their hand at musical theatre, we have a fun, educational, and rewarding camp experience for them.
Do you know a college student who wants to work at camp? CAS hires college students to serve as camp counselors. This opportunity is perfect for students looking to explore a career in education, music, working with students, or just to enjoy a week of music making. Check out our Summer 2025 Positions.
Adults can take part in professional development this summer by attending our Music Teaching and Learning Institute or the LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™. Questions? Email cas@bw.edu
Get Alumni News on Social
To keep up with alumni news in real time, follow BW alumni social media platforms on Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram. Click on the icons below to follow.
  
In addition to the YJ4L Facebook page, you may also join a variety of Facebook groups:
Official BW Community (all classes)
1970s Facebook Group
1980s Facebook Group
1990s Facebook Group
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