The Engagement Communication team manages print and electronic communication, MU Connect and social media and also plans fantastic university events like Alumni National Awards and Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Alumni Engagement and Outreach staff
Affinity-based Giving staff
All staff in alpha order
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Dan DeWeerdt
Senior Director, Engagement Communication and Events Dan is responsible for strategy development and direction of broad-based communication, interactive marketing and special events for Marquette alumni, parents and friends. This includes initiatives such as MU Connect -- Marquette’s online community, Alumni National Awards, reunions and Family Weekend. |
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Kris Frederick Kris assists with the planning and staffing of many of the all-university events including Alumni National Awards, Golden Jubilee, Alumni Reunion Weekend and Family Weekend. |
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Alyssa Klopatek
Interactive Media Specialist Alyssa focuses on Web-based alumni and parent communication, the MUAA's involvement with social networking and other Web 2.0 participation. She also maintains MU Connect and other related Web sites. |
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Jill Ott
Director, Engagement Events Jill manages the Engagement Events team. Together the team is responsible for the coordination of Alumni National Awards Weekend, Alumni Reunion Weekend and Golden Jubilee as well as Parent Association programming including Family Weekend. |
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Adrienne Roche Adrienne oversees the planning of the Golden Jubilee Reunion (50-year), Alumni Reunion Weekend (5 to 45-year) and Family Weekend. She also leads logistical efforts of the Alumni Association National Board. |
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Joseph Serge, Arts '08
Office Associate, Engagement Communication Joe supports the work of Engagement Communication and manages MU Connect customer service. Additionally, he manages the e-communication schedule for the alumni association. |












