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Senior Director of Alumni Relations at Michigan State - Views are my own.
Feb 1, 2019 33 tweets 25 min read
Each day in February I intend to tweet about Spartans, past and present, I'd like you to know about as we honor #BlackHistoryMonth. #SpartanFamily Day 1: William O. Thompson was the first known African American graduate of Michigan Agricultural College in 1904. Originally from Indianapolis, he was hired as an instructor at Booker T. Washington's Tuskegee Institute in Alabama two years after graduation. #BlackHistoryMonth
Nov 1, 2018 32 tweets 26 min read
In my role with @MSUAlumni, I've had the distinct privilege to intersect with amazing #Spartans. For November, I intend to shine a light on those in the #SpartanFamily who have made my life richer. #Thanksgiving Day 1: @PackardSusan, co-founder of @HGTV, is a champion of emotional maturity & mindfulness. Friends who can help you pause & evaluate why you are doing things in life are a gift. Here she is in action: #SpartanFamily