Mark Pillar of Columbus Elected President of UE's Alumni Association Board of Directors

EVANSVILLE, IN (01/17/2012)(readMedia)-- Columbus resident Mark Pillar has been elected president of the University of Evansville Alumni Association Board of Directors. Pillar, a 1971 graduate of the University, has served on the board since 2009.

The University of Evansville Alumni Association Board of Directors represents the alumni at large and serves as an advisory board to the University and the Board of Trustees. The Alumni Board fosters long-term relationships, involvement, and support of the University. The nominating committee of the board strives for a diverse membership in terms of class year, major, geographic location, activities, gender, and race when selecting new directors for the 36-member voting body.

Members of the alumni board serve three-year terms with the option of two consecutive terms. The board meets on campus three Saturdays per year.

Founded in 1854, the University of Evansville is an independent, academically selective, internationally committed university affiliated with the United Methodist Church that integrates distinctive liberal arts education and dynamic professional programs.