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Dec. 12, 2002
Antioch Welcomes Dean of University Relations

Seattle — Mary Lou LaPierre recently joined Antioch University Seattle as the new dean of university relations. In this role, she oversees fund raising, communications and community and governmental relations. LaPierre graduated from Antioch's master's in psychology program in 1983 and has served on the AUS Board of Visitors.

LaPierre's long career in higher education has included experience at both the University of Washington and Washington State University. She served for 17 years at the UW in positions such as director of the university information center, director of enrollment control and executive assistant to the vice provost.

She also was the founding executive director of Washington State University West, a position she held for more than 12 years. She supervised the West campus fund-raising efforts, alumni relations and admissions outreach office. She designed and directed the redesign part of Campaign WSU to raise $30 million from its 11 regions.

More recently, LaPierre has been a fund-raising consultant for nonprofit organizations with emerging fund-raising programs. She is a member of and has served in leadership roles in numerous Seattle organizations, including: Intercommunity Housing, Seattle #4 Rotary, Northwest Enological Society and Northwest Development Officers' Association.

About Antioch
At Antioch University Seattle, adult learners find individualized, innovative programs with a commitment to academic excellence, community service and social justice. AUS is one of six campuses of Antioch University, founded in 1852 in Yellow Springs, Ohio.