Each year, the Washington University Travel Committee selects a variety of exciting excursions for alumni, parents and friends. These trips provide great learning opportunities in some of the world’s most fascinating places. The beauty, history and culture of these destinations come alive through guided tours.

“Our tour operators will provide the ultimate in educational travel,” says Tom Lowther, JD ’62, MA ’99, chairman of the Washington University Travel Committee. “Participants will have access to experts who are not readily available to the independent traveler. If you decide to join us, you will enjoy how much this will add to your travel experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to broaden your horizons through the Travel Program.”

For more information on the 2012 Travel Program, visit travel.wustl.edu. You can also contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-7378 or 800-867-ALUM (toll-free), or email alumni.travel@wustl.edu.

Treasures of the Mekong
Feb. 14–29

Expedition to Antarctica
Feb. 15–28

Treasures of Peru: With Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
March 19–29

Cruise the Waterways of Holland & Belgium
April 13–21

Portraits of South Africa
April 27–May 6

Normandy with Paris
May 7–16

Italy’s Lake District
May 29–June 6

Changing Tides of History – Cruising the Baltic Sea
June 4–15

Provence
June 9–17

Great Journey Through Europe
June 28–July 8

Austria
July 9–19

The Black Sea
July 19–28

Best of the Canadian Rockies
July 22–28

An Insider’s Perspective: Berlin
July 28–Aug. 4

Discover Switzerland
Aug. 22–Sept. 6

Tuscany & Cinque Terre
Sept. 2–10

Islands of Antiquity
Sept. 2–17

The Yangtze River: China
Oct. 8–21

Treasures of India & Nepal
Oct. 28–Nov. 11

A Six-Day Getaway: Madrid
Oct. 31–Nov. 6

Volunteer Spotlight

JEFF ROSENKRANZ, BSBA ’84

• Executive Vice Chair, Alumni Board of Governors
• Member, Chicago Regional Cabinet
• Former Co-chair, Class of 1984 Reunion Executive Committee

Why do you volunteer for Washington University?

I had a great experience as a student at Washington University, and I want to give back to the institution that gave me so much. I also have a very strong belief in education. A solid education is the foundation for success — both professionally and personally. Also, I credit the university with helping me find my wife, Lisa, who earned her BSBA from Washington U. in 1982. So, on many levels, it is important to me that I support the university, which is an outstanding institution.

What do you enjoy most about your current volunteer roles?

I enjoy the people. I have had the opportunity to interact with a terrific group of individuals — from staff to other alumni. Most important, I have met and worked with current students during the past number of years. I am always impressed by the intelligence and compassion of the student body. They not only make me proud to be an alumnus, but they also remind me why I volunteer.

What advice would you give to alumni who are considering volunteering at the university?

There are many entry points for interaction with the university — not only in St. Louis, but all over the country and the world. Whether it is through the university clubs or regional programs, learning and service opportunities abound. For example, you can interview prospective students through the Alumni and Parents Admission Program or provide externships for current students. The key is to visit the Alumni Association website and find volunteer opportunities with the university that feel good to you.

To learn more about volunteering, visit the Alumni Association website at alumni.wustl.edu. You can also contact the Alumni Association at alumniassociation@wustl.edu, 314-935-7378 or 800-867-ALUM (toll-free).