January 1, 2008


Dear AULA Alumni,

Greetings. As we begin a new year, I want to let you know about some of the exciting things we're looking forward to here at AULA.

I realize that our communication with you, our alumni, has been inconsistent over the years. It's a priority for me to show you how much we value you, and endeavor to keep you connected with your fellow alumni and with Antioch LA. Moving forward, this is what you can expect from us:

• Two alumni events will be held each year.
  Following the success of the get-together in Torrance in March 2006, we're going to be holding gatherings for all AULA alumni on a semiannual basis. Expect these occasions to happen each Spring and Fall. Alumni from all programs will be invited to each event. These events will be something of a "moveable feast," taking place in different parts of the southland, to maximize your ability to attend.
  
  
• Please save the date for the first of these events, to be held on Saturday, February 23^rd, 2008, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Regency Club in Westwood. Sharon (Bland) Nightingale will be honored for her years of service to AULA. Antioch University's Chancellor, Dr. Toni Murdock, will be the Guest Speaker. Members of the university Board of Trustees, as well as faculty and staff from AULA, will also be in attendance. You and your families (including children) are invited to attend and reconnect with other alumni and faculty. We'll arrange for a special treat for all from the Regency Club's famous desert menu.
  
  
• Only one university appeal will be made annually.
  Your support is the lifeblood of this institution, but we don't want to burn you out with endless requests for money. While we'll happily accept any contribution you would like to make at any time, you can expect to see only one general appeal from AULA each year. In the early Fall, we'll be asking for your support in funding student scholarships. (Your response to our most recent appeal was terrific! We all thank you.) Smaller appeals may be made from your program, but only one appeal will come from the university.

You can look forward to more information coming from us throughout 2008. For example, we plan to begin publishing an Antioch e-newsletter within the next month. To make sure you stay connected, just send us an email containing your name to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

These are small but significant steps in bringing us into a more rich relationship, and they are just the beginning. It was a pleasure meeting some of you at our inaugural events in October. I hope to meet many more of you soon. Best wishes for a successful and happy new year.

Warm regards,

Neal King, Ph.D.

President