One of the things I need to remind myself of is that ORU alumni don’t live and breathe ORU.
Before I came to work at ORU three years ago, I probably only thought about ORU about once or twice a year. I had a career, a family and political, church and various other club involvements. It wasn’t until after quizzing my high school junior about what college weekends he wanted to attend that I began to think about ORU more. I was assuming that he’d want to attend some college weekends up and down the east coast, since we lived in Maryland and his friends were going to various schools on that side of the U.S. His answer to my pestering questions was, “Mom, if I go anywhere, it will be to ORU”. Talk about a knock on the forehead. I suppose that because I had always spoken favorably of my alma mater that he’d developed a long-distance liking to ORU. My response was, “Well, I’m sure they must have a website – let’s get online and see.” The rest is recent history.
ORU became a large part of my life, and what a coaster ride it has been. I enjoy coming to the campus each morning and I always have trouble turning the computer off inthe evening (just ask my husband). Planning events and communicating with alumni is like one big hobby. I’ve reconnected with long lost friends, and I’ve made so many new friends.
I hope to share a little more of myself with you, and I hope that in the process, you’ll see yourself as a vital part of what’s still happening in my life and at ORU. This blog will be a little more personal than what you are accustomed to seeing in the magazine, on the web and in the eNewsletters. It will be a “behind the scenes” look. Hope you enjoy, and I hope you relate.
December 16, 2009 at 5:28 pm |
Hi,
I would like to know how I can be connected with other Alumni, and be informed about ORU and anything new.
Sorry to hear about Oral Roberts passing, although we know that He is now enjoying himself…being face to face with our Lord.
Please advise
April 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm |
I’m so glad you want to be engaged more! All alumni are invited to alumni.oru.edu to update their contact information so that they can be on the list to receive correspondence from ORU. We also have an online community, and several Facebook groups.
December 17, 2009 at 1:31 am |
Hi Esilda,
I added your e-mail to your record so that you will get future eNewsletters. You can also go to oru.edu anytime to get news. We have an alumni page as well – alumni.oru.edu. Thanks so much for your e-mail.
January 11, 2010 at 2:44 pm |
You are blessed to be a blessing, Natalie.
Without putting down any or all who have come before you…. You are the best thing to happen to the O R U Alumni Ever!!! I remember when Starr Adkins Clay got it all going 28 or so years ago…the vision has grown exponentially ever since … We are on the right track and the future is so bright because of your leadership
May 1, 2010 at 5:18 pm |
Is there going to be an alumni meeting this year in California? I would like to know.
May 3, 2010 at 4:17 pm |
God has his hand on ORU. I feel like I’m at the right place at the right time!