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Originally posted by nutty gam
I thought we use the word alumnae for referring to Alpha Gam alums but I've seen some of you Alpha Gam GC'ers using the word alumni when referring to our alums.
Anyone know what's right for referring to our own alums?
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Don't mean to barge in here, but I saw your post...my HQ just sent out a letter to alum presidents and included the definitions to your questions:
"As a “refresher”, we would like to review the definitions of alumna, alumnae, alumnus, and alumni.
Alumna: a girl or woman who is a former member, employee, or contributor
(plural alumnae, Latin feminine of alumnus)
www.m-w.com
Alumnus: A male graduate or former student of a school, college, or university
www.dictionary.com
Alumni: Plural of alumnus; Coeducational institutions usually use alumni for graduates of both sexes.
www.dictionary.com "
Hope this helps!
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