Kansas Wesleyan alumna Sylvia Kvacik ’12 has been hired as Âé¶¹¾«Æ·â€™s director of alumni and parent relations and university events, effective Dec. 2.Â
Kvacik comes to Âé¶¹¾«Æ· from the Salina Innovation Foundation, where she spent time as a member of its Events Board. In that role, she assisted in the organization’s major events and fundraising projects. Kvacik has also worked as a freelance journalist and photographer at the Salina Journal, and owns a drone photography business, Flyover. In addition, she is frequently involved in Salina Community Theater events, often alongside Âé¶¹¾«Æ· students and staff.Â
“I am excited about returning to Âé¶¹¾«Æ· and getting to know everyone on campus,â€� Kvacik stated. “I look forward to making lasting connections with alumni, parents and the community.â€�
“Throughout the interview process, numerous people indicated Sylvia was a great fit for this position,â€� said Ken Oliver, senior director of development. “She is an organized, driven and outgoing professional who understands the importance of being a self-starter. It is always great to be able to bring alumni back to Âé¶¹¾«Æ·, and we look forward to Sylvia’s success in this position.â€�
Kvacik holds an associate degree in agricultural education from Hutchinson Community College and a bachelor’s degree in English from Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.Â