Alumni Build Relationships With And For KSU

Press release from Kennesaw State University:

Alumni Build Relationships with and for KSU

Some of Kennesaw State's best supporters are our alumni as they share our story all
over the world. They are truly the best examples of how effective a KSU education
can be, and their engagement with the University is what maintains the Owl spirit
outside of our campuses.

The Kennesaw State University Alumni Association is a critical part of what keeps
interest in KSU strong, providing alumni with opportunities to build relationships
with each other and the community, while focused on the University as a pathway for
engagement. Within the broader group of all KSU alumni are affinity groups who help
keep alumni engaged through their special affiliations with the University.

Historically, there have been two affinity groups – the KSU Black Alumni Society (BAS)
and the KSU Association of Latino Alumni (ALAS). But now the Alumni Association Board
has added two new groups – the SPSU Alumni Society and the Marching Owls Alumni Society
– that will provide new opportunities for alumni to interact.

If past activities by affinity groups are any indication, the new groups will have
plenty of success in bringing alumni together. For example, the BAS has been a major
presence for more than 21 years, with activities such as mentoring students and alumni
through the Owl Mentor Network, serving as panelists for the Department of Career
Planning and Development Alumni Panels, working with students during Senior Appreciation
Week, speaking at special student events and much more. In addition, the Black Alumni
Society has heavy social media engagement and sponsors creative events such as trivia
nights, panel discussions and professional development sessions.

At the same time, members of the Association of Latino Alumni, which has been active
for nearly two years, have mentored students and engaged through professional networking
events and are building a solid foundation of Latino alumni leaders.

We can expect equally great connections to form for alumni in the newest affinity
groups. There will be excellent opportunities for engagement with alumni from Southern
Polytechnic State University, as well as our newest growing alumni group from the
KSU Marching Owls.

Whether our alumni are working directly with current students as mentors in the business
community, or they are simply talking with prospective students about KSU, our alumni
are the best ambassadors for the University as we look to the future. These affinity
groups are yet another way we can build a strong foundation for Kennesaw State.

Pamela Whitten

President

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This press release was produced by Kennesaw State University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.