May 6, 2008
Arcadia University Bulletin
May 6, 2008 A Weekly Publication Highlighting Arcadia News and Events

Campus News

You’re an Alum, Now What?
(Continued from Bulletin home page)

Activities and Events

  • Alumni Homecoming at Fall Fest: Come back to campus in the fall for sports, games, receptions, flag football and fireworks.
  • Arcadian Adventures: Alumni excursions in the Philadelphia area throughout the year.
  • Arts at Arcadia: Art exhibits, film series, lectures, and more. Most events are free, and alumni receive a 30 percent discount on all Arcadia University theatre tickets.
  • Career Networking: An opportunity to connect with other alumni as you pursue your career goals.
  • GOLD: Social, educational activities and community service projects for Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD).
  • Reunion: Festivities for the first weekend in June that unite alumni from classes on a five-year rotation. GOLD alumni gather at the annual Grilled GOLD picnic and Carnival at Reunion.
  • Alumni Association Meetings: Campus updates, Alumni Association committee reports and luncheon held twice a year, in April and November.

Want to get involved? Become an Alumni Volunteer! There are several ways to become involved in planning alumni activities and events so that you can stay connected to your classmates, stay in contact with your alma mater, and be a part of contributing to these events firsthand.

  • Alumni Class Officers link alumni to the University and to each other. They work together on special projects and programs, such as Reunion.
  • Class Presidents are leaders of the Class Officer team.
  • Class Reunion Chairs work with their Reunion committees to bring their classes back for the five-year reunions and for the “Grilled GOLD” picnic.
  • Class Fund Agents assist in continuing the program initiated through Senior Challenge, encouraging participation in the Alumni Fund and the Graduate Alumni Fund.
  • Class Editors solicit and prepare Class Notes for the Arcadia Magazine and Online Community.
  • Alumni Board Committees: The Alumni Association has many different active committees that enable you to help brainstorm, discuss and research alumni activities and programs.

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