We encourage Young Alumni Coordinators to provide a wide range of programming that will appeal to young alumni. The following list provides just a sampling of possible events and activities that clubs have sponsored in years past:
Camaraderie
Boat Cruise
SYR
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Happy Hour
Comedy Club
Wine Tasting or Winery Tour
Bar Wars - Football toss, bar hoops, darts
Brunch
Brewery Tour and beer tasting
Dinner Theater
Camping Trip
Wine and cheese party
Pot luck
Game Watch - consider joining with opponent school's alumni
Trip to local ND game - any sport
Trip to local sporting even - major or minor league
Continuing Education
Hesburgh lectures
Book club
Shakespeare night
Progressive Pub Socials
4th of July party
Midnight bowling
Coed Flag Football - ND or local league
Wallyball
Volleyball
Bowling
Softball
Bookstore Basketball
Golf outing (be careful of cost)
Biking/Hiking trip
Paintball
Ice Skating, rollerblading
White water rafting, canoe trip, tubing
Ski trip
Catholic/Christian Spirituality
Mass and brunch or potluck
Bible discussion
Young alumni retreat
Current Student Support
Alumni Schools Committee
Student Send-offs
Hosting Summer Service Project student
Mentor Program
Get Connected Program (job shadowing)
Summer outings with current ND students
Community Service
Christmas in April
Illiteracy Programs
Habitat for Humanity
Homeless shelters
Food pantries
Big Brother/Big Sister
Adopt A highway - Trash pickup
Shelters for the abused/unwed mothers, etc.
Local school playground repair and cleanup
Boys and Girls Club Carnival
Although these suggested events can be geared exclusively towards young alumni, finding ways to involve young alums in current or traditional club events is also important. Have you considered.
Giving young alumni the option of sitting with other young alums at a UND Celebration or Hesburgh Lecture?
Having a young alumni vs. other alumni contest when sponsoring a community service project?
Having a joint event with current students over the summer or Christmas break?
Having young alumni assist the club with a welcome home event for recent graduates?
