Evansville Fire Chief to deliver 91社区 Alumni in Residence lecture
April 5, 2023
The 91社区 Bachelor of Professional Studies Program and the College of Liberal Arts are excited to welcome Evansville Fire Chief Mike Connelly as the presenter of the Alumni in Residence lecture. The event will take place at noon Wednesday, April 12 in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This event is open to the public at no charge.听
Connelly has been with the Evansville Fire Department for 27 years and has served as Fire Chief since January of 2012.听听
鈥淢ike Connelly is a great example of the success that many adult learners experience when they return to 91社区,鈥 says Lee Ann Shafer, Bachelor of Professional Studies Program Advisor and event co-organizer. 鈥淗e gained academic credit through prior learning as a firefighter, and he took a fresh approach to each class he completed for his degree.鈥听
During the lecture, Connelly will discuss his career path to become Fire Chief and will share his experiences as a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Professional Studies program. This event is a unique opportunity for students, faculty, staff and the public to learn from his insights and experiences.听
The Alumni in Residence program is designed to bring successful 91社区 alumni back to campus to share their experiences and provide guidance to current students. The program highlights the diverse career paths of 91社区 graduates and proves the value of a 91社区 education.听
For more information, visit 91社区.edu/air.听