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There are a variety of ways to stay connected with Woods alumni and your alma mater in addition to your class and geographic alumni clubs. The Global Alumni Affinity Group featured in this issue of Onyx Anneau is just one of our newly launched alumni affinity groups that bring together alumni who share a common interest, identity and/or purpose. Learn more about SMWC Alumni Affinity Groups and how to establish one at smwc.edu/affinity-groups. Connect with Woodies through Alumni Affinity Groups

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Share your love for SMWC with future generations by donating your ring to SMWC. For more information on our Legacy Ring Program visit smwc.edu/legacy-ring/. Make your commitment by returning a letter of intent available online or by calling 888-769-0013. Those who arrange to donate their ring as part of their estate plans will be recognized as members of the Legacy Ring Circle in the Honor Roll of Donors.

SAVE THE DATE! February 7, 2023 #WoodsGivingDay Let’s do it again… 1,000+ donors to

The Woods in one day!

Crawford takes on new role at The Woods

Jessica Crawford ’19G is excited about the 2022-23 year. As the newest member of the advancement team, she assumed the role of advancement officer in January of this year, having spent the previous three years as the digital marketing manager in the office of marketing and communications at The Woods. The main emphasis in her role

day at The Woods and involves everyone: alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends. In 2022, more than 1,000 donors shattered the record from the previous year of 795. “It has been exciting to see the donor number grow. I hope to inspire alumni so that SMWC will experience a consistent increase in the percentage that give each year,” she said. Crawford added, “I am looking forward to meeting alumni and hearing their stories. Knowing why they invest in our College will help me to share their love for The Woods. It’s important for everyone, but especially our students, to understand that every space and place at The Woods is possible because our alumni and friends have invested in it.” Her favorite place on campus is The 1840 (formerly Sullivan and the Green Parlor) in Le Fer Hall. Her reason? “Donor dollars renovated it. Now, it is a great space for students to congregate with a nod to the history of Saint Mary-of-Woods College. How great is that?” She invites alumni to contact her and learn more about how she can help better connect them with SMWC. Crawford can be reached at 812-535-5283 or by email at Jessica.Crawford@smwc.edu.

is growing the Woods Fund and working with donors to raise $1.1 million, the 2022-23 goal. According to Crawford, donors can make their donations go further by giving to the Woods Fund, which benefits every aspect of the College. “The Woods Fund has a tremendous impact during the school year - helping students, operations, capital projects, scholarships and other important initiatives. As an unrestricted fund, the Woods Fund can assist wherever the need exists,” Crawford stated. She is already planning for Woods Giving Day to be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023. It is the single largest fundraising