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Shoemaker Named Director of Donor Relations
March 24, 2015
MACOMB, IL – Amanda Shoemaker, associate director of Western Illinois University alumni programs, has been named the director of donor relations at WIU, effective June 1, according to Vice President for Advancement and Public Services Brad Bainter. Shoemaker takes over for Julie Murphy, who has been serving in an interim capacity since her May 2014 retirement.
Shoemaker has served as associate director of Alumni Programs since March 2009. She was hired as assistant director in January 2005. In her role as associate director, Shoemaker has been responsible for assisting with the management and administration of the Alumni Association, as well as planning alumni events; coordinating marketing and public relations efforts; working with colleges and departments on alumni-related topics; supporting the WIU Alumni Council; serving as the alumni programs' webmaster and assisting with the department's social media presence; and advising the Student Alumni Association. She also serves as the host of "The Purple Chair," a WIU monthly television show, which she will continue as director of donor relations.
"Amanda's background in alumni relations, her knowledge of our operation and her communications skills will make her a great addition to the advancement and public services division," Bainter said. "I would also like to extend my deepest appreciation to Julie Murphy for coming back to the division following her retirement. She has been an instrumental part of our success, and she has been a wonderful steward for this University."
Prior to joining alumni programs, she was employed for more than three years at KHQA TV 7 News in Quincy (IL) as an anchor, producer and reporter.
"I am thrilled with this new opportunity," Shoemaker said. "I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and working with so many WIU alumni and friends for more than a decade and I am excited to continue those relationships in a new capacity."
Shoemaker received her bachelor's degree from Illinois College and her master's degree from WIU.
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