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“I approach all of my professional relationships with genuine care rather than as springboards for opportunities. I don’t treat relationships transactionally, people can sense that from afar. I go on lunch and dinner dates, send Christmas cards, shoot Happy Mother’s Day/Father’s Day/birthday texts, the whole nine yards. The opportunities will come organically, so I just focus on being a good human to other good humans.”

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Feb 12

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Hey there, Deacs! Despite the winter chill, our February Coffee Chat with Alumni brought warmth to many hearts! ☕️💛 We connected 24 Alumni to form 12 unique pairs that spanned class years from ‘83 to ‘25! Our alumni also represented a combined 15 states ( AL, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NY, OH, SC, TX, UT, and VA) — there are @wfualumni everywhere!🎩🎩🎩 Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow alums and represent your state in our next Coffee Chat with Alumni, which is coming up in March! ⬇️ Learn more and register at the link in our bio or stories! https://wakenetwork.wfu.edu/events/online-coffee-chat-with-alumni-03-01-2026-0012531

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Catherine Burroughs (‘80) is a Courtesy Professor of Performing Arts and Media Studies at Cornell University and an acclaimed scholar of British Romantic drama. A former professional actor and longtime educator, she is the author of several influential academic books and the novel Ibo’s Landing, with a new work of fiction forthcoming in 2026. Her career is rooted in a lifelong passion for literature, performance, and mentoring emerging artists and scholars. Here are some fun facts about Catherine: 🎶 She loves musicals from the 1940s through the 1960s. 🎞️ Catherine watches films and series each night and reads the reviews of them in The New York Times. 🧵 She designs original quilts and creates them, and does needlepoint for a peaceful start to her day. We’ll leave you with some advice from Catherine about keeping in touch with your network: 💡💡💡💡💡💡 “I have always been a loyal friend and family member, and I make time in my day to connect to people I care for and value—by email, text, and phone. I arrange lunches to get together with friends; send cards; follow an impulse to check-in with others.” Read more of our Q&A with Catherine at the link in our profile or stories! Plus, you can always check out our past alumni spotlights in the “Deacon Spotlight” highlight reel in our profile. 🎩 https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/deacon-spotlight/deacon-spotlight-catherine-burroughs/

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We 💛 a good story! We especially 🖤 a good @WFUalumni story! 🎩 Starting today, we are accepting nominations for our next Deacon Spotlights. 💡 If you or someone you know has a great post-grad career story, please reach out! 🤩 Send us a DM with your nomination, and we’ll send over a quick Q&A form to fill out (should only take 15-20 minutes max). In the meantime, visit the 🔗 in our profile to read all of the awesome Deacon Spotlight stories that we’ve collected through the years! https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/deacon-spotlight/

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Feeling unfulfilled at work but unsure how to make a change? You’re not alone. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace, ⚡️62% of professionals feel disengaged on the job. The good news is that you can take control of your career and move toward work that feels meaningful and aligned with your goals. Join us for our next alumni webinar on February 25th, from 12:30-1:30pm ET on Zoom, where Certified Career Coach and national career expert Hallie Crawford will show you how to identify what truly fulfills you, gain clarity on your ideal career path, make a successful transition, and overcome the fears and obstacles that may be holding you back. Don’t let another year pass feeling stuck. Start your career transition with confidence. 👊 Learn more and register at the link in our bio or stories! https://wakenetwork.wfu.edu/events/online-webinar-how-to-make-a-career-change-in-2026-02-25-2026-0013008

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