Dear DP Alumni Association,
I am excited to be reaching out at the top of our esteemed organization’s 139th year. I recently attended meetings with current students and the banquet and awards celebration with other alumni leaders. I must say that I was not only impressed by the new student’s leadership poise and focus but happy to see that the spirit of the DP is alive and well in 2023; and with in person being the expectation and norm once again, the bonds formed and impacts created by the DP experience will only strengthen.
As alumni, we all understand the importance of a strong and independent student press in fostering a robust and diverse campus community. To accomplish that, we need more than your generous financial support. That is why I am calling on all alumni to support student journalism at Penn by volunteering your time and expertise where you can. We are particularly in need of alumni who can assist with specific editorial and design needs, business media mentorship, and those who have a passion to support our students’ diversity and inclusion efforts. As well, we are looking for volunteer support for the planning of alumni programs, events and gatherings. Finally, we’d like to know if you are willing to have students contact you directly with questions that may have, regarding everything from journalism issues to career counseling.
In addition, we are ALWAYS seeking alumni who are interested in serving as board and committee members. As DPAA leaders you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of our world-class alumni network and community and make a real impact on the lives of current students.I urge all alumni to consider how you can support student journalism at the DP and to fill out the Alumni Engagement Interest Form or reach out to me if you are interested in getting involved. Together, we can ensure that our students have the resources and support they need to thrive as journalists and as members of the Penn community.
Warm regards,
Marty Siegel
Interim President
The Daily Pennsylvanian Alumni Association
