blazing red and the grove near Plassmann washes over St. Bonaventure, bringing nostalgia with its early evenings and foggy dawns. For Kayte Malik, '03, the October Na- tional Alumni Association Board meeting also brought a chance to revisit Bonaventure, taking in old sights with new perspectives -- though the sights weren't so far behind. Malik. "And I always come back to that good journey." In touch with fellow Bonnies, conscious of her Bonaventure beginnings, and informed by work since gradua- tion, Malik remains grounded in the memories of her alma mater, while moving forward. Bonaventure, Malik has worked mainly in business technology and marketing roles, most recently joining Sears Holding Corporation as an eCommerce product man- ager. There, she develops and manages the digital products and tools for the footwear business and Kmart Apparel. evolved and continues to evolve," said Malik. "It's like being a trail- blazer, in a way." chovia/Wells Fargo during the fi- nancial crisis proved one of the most formative parts of her work- ing experience. Margaret's "swift pace" and "unswerving" step have led St. Bonaventure University through fundraising cam- paigns totaling more than $112 million; cultivated a spirit of aca- demic rigor; encouraged students to lives of service; and engaged alumni to assist with internships and job placement. The past 10 years have also witnessed the most exciting physical transformation in the history of the campus. uses the Italian expression "Mille grazie"-- a thousand thanks. The phrase evokes images of our roots and of our patrons: Saints Bonaventure, Francis, and Clare. ence a St. Bonaventure education. $500,000 during the next five years for scholarship aid. vide financial assistance that paves the way to success for our students. And that's The Power of a Bonnie. or mdriscol@sbu.edu. Give back. forward. |