News & Notes

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For each Reunion, our office collects narratives from alums. We compile these submissions and publish them as News & Notes. There is a collection for each class. Be sure to pick up a copy so you can catch up on your classmates' latest accomplishments and whereabouts. The News & Notes booklets have consistently been a hit at Kellogg reunions.

What to Do
1. Complete the online form, even if you do not plan to attend the reunion. DO NOT simply send your resume; your classmates want to hear about you in your own words! If your spouse or companion is also a classmate, each of you should fill out a separate form (It's always more interesting to hear from both sides of the fence!)

2. Pick up your copy of News & Notes at the registration table!

Personal Narrative
Tell us about recent developments in your life. Your narrative should be informal, and should reflect your experiences and point of view. You may want to include the following:

• Your professional development - including your previous and current positions and/or careers;
• Your family - your spouse/companion, children, grandchildren, etc.
• Your activities outside work, including interests & hobbies, memberships in professional, charitable, political, civic, and educational clubs/organizations;
• Your thoughts and concerns about your career, industry, family, country, etc.
• Reflections on your past and hopes for the future.

Example Narrative
Gee, this feels just like being in school. As usual, it's the night before this narrative is due, and I'm just getting to it. Fortunately, this isn't a 60-page case which I'll be called on to open if I don't prepare it. It's just a brief update on the last five years of my life. No big whoop. Back then, late nights of bowling, hockey, and endless football games viewed on a big screen TV (thanks for the great salsa, Louis and Vince) that diverted my attention from things that really mattered. Now it's the things that are real that keep me from doing all that needs to be done. Marriage, parenting, work. The trinity that defines my life. Sound familiar? No complaints here. I'm a lucky man. Seven and a half years ago I married an extraordinary women, Louise. And five years ago we were blessed with a daughter, Elizabeth, who is extraordinary, too. (She takes after her mother, mostly, but she gets some of her good looks from me.) As I look around and learn more about the lives of others, I realize just how lucky I am. I've been able to organize my life to strike a good balance between the things I value. As dir. of investment research at the XXX company, I have found a job that is intellectually challenging, but not overly demanding time-wise. This allows me to spend a good bit of time with my family. Some things have fallen through the cracks for now -- like golf. But on the bright side, we have a house in a beautiful spot, just an eight iron from the ocean, with lots of birds, seals, and trees around it to complete the picture. The future looks exciting for us. As long as I can continue to effect significant change at my company, I'll stay happy in my job. My wife has a great opportunity in her field of XXX. And, of course, Elizabeth has the whole world at her feet.

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Questions or comments? Please contact Hwashing Heyworth at 847-467-6386.