Top Ten Reasons Why Willamette Is a Good Career Move for Michael Beseda

Delivered by Vice President for Development Keith Brant at the farewell party for Michael Beseda on June 18, 2013.

10.    Closer access to berries for his preserves “business.”

9.      Farley-position at Willamette already working on 2016 debate.

8.      “It's Saint Mary's, Dammit” T-shirt not a big seller.

7.      No Giants playoff media mania in Oregon to be distracted by in fall.

6.      Lisa Murkowski ’79, JD’85; Mitch Taylor ’83; and Mark Hatfield ’43 top list of famous Willamette alumni.

5.      Clear reporting to the president; no pesky provost-model in the way.

4.      Blitz the Bearcat already received facelift in 2010 ... Can wait 2 years before messing with it.

3.      No chance for drought, it rains 296 days per year.

2.      Only 29 years to gear up for their bicentennial.

1.      Willamette development office known for being easy to work with.