From Alumni Association Director Dear Alumni, I think that you will enjoy this issue of the Collegian. It is filled with exciting and interesting news about MSU and stories of our alumni. I hope that as you read the pages, you'll agree that "it's a great time to be a Bobcat." Please remember to stop by the Alumni Association when you return here for summer vacation. Drop in and say "hi," have a soft drink or a cup of coffee. Summer is always a wonderful time for us to reconnect with many of you as you make Bozeman and MSU an important stop on your journey. Are you a member of the Alumni Association? Thank you to those of you who are. If you haven't joined, please do so. Your annual dues help us to publish the Collegian, the electronic newsletter, Montana State-ments, and host Homecoming, Cat/Griz Satellite parties and other alumni events, and support student scholarship and leadership opportunities. Most of all, it's a way for you to be connected. Talk to us. Let us know what the Association does that you like and what we could be doing for you. Drop a note via alumni@montana.edu. I have had some interesting conversations with alumni who have written. It is a neat way to have a one-on-one conversation, and I can quickly respond to an e-mail. Be an active part of the MSU community. Attend one of the events that will take place in your area. Better yet, let us know that you would like to help plan one. Seriously consider making a gift to our Scholarship Campaign. Contact your college friends and start making plans to return to Bozeman for Homecoming. As an alumnus, you are important to Montana State University and its future. Stand up and be proud. Enjoy reading about your alma mater. Sincerely, Jaynee Drange Groseth, '73, '91 Executive Director, Montana State University Alumni Association