How do I reach out to alumni for advice?

Keep your initial message short and sweet. Be flexible and schedule around the alum's availability. Be patient. Wait a week for the alum to respond; if you don't hear back by then, send a follow-up asking if they have 15 minutes to talk —or, if not, if there's someone they can refer you to for a career conversation.

What are the open rates for alumni newsletters?

Alumni newsletters open rates sit at about 25.8% compared to the 21.3% average across all industries.

How do you incentivize alumni?

Next Level: Make Connections Through Careers Career-focused programs can be a win-win-win for students, departments and alumni. Alumni often respond to opportunities to help students through courses or mentoring. At the same time, you can learn what motivates graduates to engage with their alma mater.

How do you thank alumni for support?

How do you show appreciation and gratitude to your alumni contacts and mentors? Send a thank-you note. Keep them updated. Give back. Celebrate them. Stay in touch. Invite them. Here's what else to consider. Be the first to add your personal experience. Apr 18, 2023

What questions to ask alumni?

What has your career path been like? ... What are some of the things you like most about your job? What are some of the difficult things about your job? What has your time in the "real world" taught you as it pertains to your career? What are some skills that have served you well through your career?

How do you write an introductory email to an alumni?

[Name], I'm currently a [Year in School at School Name] / working at [Company Name], and I found your contact information via [LinkedIn / the alumni database / a mutual friend]. I'm very interested in pursuing [Career Path Name] and would love to get your input on how I can best position myself for the industry.

What should be included in a club newsletter?

Make Sure Your Club Newsletter Has Quality Content Your newsletter should provide valuable and relevant information about upcoming events and important updates . Also, consider including tips for your members and even shouting out members who have achieved something particularly impressive.

What should be included in a music newsletter?

You can put anything you want in your music newsletter, but here's a few ideas: Any upcoming tour dates. Teasers for new releases. In-depth information about albums, EPs and singles. Merchandise and clothing drops. Links to new articles about your project. Invitations to support a charity or cause. More items... Nov 29, 2022

What is the alumni pledge example?

Through association with fellow alumni, I shall ever do my best to uphold the ideals and traditions of Alma Mater. I pledge as a citizen to exemplify the high ideals thus implied, rendering positive service to community, state and nation, and so to live as ever to bring honor and respect to Alma Mater.

August 2024 Alumni eNewsletter

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August 2024 Alumni eNewsletter

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August 13, 2024

FEATURED NEWS

Last week to RSVP for the Presidential Inauguration

All alumni are invited back to campus this fall to attend the investiture ceremony for Dr. Kathryn McClymond, 18th president of the university. There are many events surrounding the ceremony on September 19-20, including a campus service project, faculty lecture and celebration lunch.

RSVP by August 20 >

Save the date for alumni events throughout 2024-25

There are many events planned throughout the 2024-25 year on campus and across the country for alumni. Favorites like Evening of Holiday Enchantment and Alumni Weekend are set, as is a Presidential Tour with Dr. McClymond in several cities. Mark your calendar for these events and stay tuned for more details.

Calendar of Events >

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Get involved at OU’s Career Fair

Save the date for Oglethorpe’s Fall Career Fair on October 24, 2024. If your company is interested in attending the Career Fair to meet with talented OU undergraduate students, please contact the Oglethorpe Career Development Team. The registration link will be available soon!

Contact Career Development >

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Alumni Awards nominations are open

The Alumni Association annually presents four Alumni Awards honoring the significant accomplishments and contributions of alumni to the university, community and professional fields. Applications are now open for these four awards. Read more about the award criteria, and nominate outstanding alumni by October 1!

Read more >

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Upcoming Alumni Events

Trivia Night, August 26

Come and test your knowledge at Alumni Trivia Night. There is no cost to attend, and your first drink is free! Join us at Politan Row Food Hall in Dunwoody, GA.

Learn more and sign up >

Alumni Day at the Braves, September 29

Join fellow Oglethorpe Alumni on Sunday, September 29 at Truist Park to cheer on the Atlanta Braves as they take on the Kansas City Royals at 3:20 p.m. Your ticket includes admission to the game and a $20 credit that can be used at the Concessions Stands or Clubhouse Store.

Learn more and register >

Class Notes

News and updates submitted by your classmates.　

Michael Kaydouh ’70 recently completed his 48th year of practicing law in Fairfax County, Virginia. He has just returned from a trip to Nepal and hopes to return to visit Mt. Everest.

Charlie Anderson ’73 is the volunteer head coach to the Rivers Academy High School Golf Team in Atlanta, which recently won their third straight PGA High School National Invitational Championship in Frisco, Texas. Charlie helped to launch the Oglethorpe Golf Team in 1972. Charlie has been the President of the Atlanta Athletic Club, the President of the Georgia State Golf Association, and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Georgia State Golf Association.

Theresa Thomas Spralling ’91 was recently named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Atlanta for 2024 by Women We Admire.

Lu Green LeRoy ’95 recently established Front Page Ink Communications, a solo public relations and communications shop where she provides clients with internal and external communications strategy, content consulting, creative programming and more – from grassroots to global ideas.

Andrea Breen ’99 was named one of the Top 25 Chief Supply Chain Officers of 2024.

Angela Huynh ’03, Richard Bakare ’03, Clara Robertson ’14 and Ben Robertson ’13 attended theParc des Princes for Uzbekistan vs Dominican Republic soccer match during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Awet Woldegebriel ’14 is founder and creative director of Awet New York, which partnered with DJ Henry Dream Fund for a summer bazaar featuring six Black-owned brands. The event, “Black-Owned Brands Summer Bazaar,” takes place in early August on Martha’s Vineyard.

Anthony Maccaglia ’15 qualified for his first ever PGA Tour event after firing a 6 under par qualifying score in Blaine, Minnesota. Maccaglia is the second golfer in Oglethorpe history to qualify for a PGA Tour event following 2009 NCAA champion Olafur Loftsson.

Hayley Baer Hardwick ’16 received the Kessler Award for Meritorious Teaching. The award is given annually to an outstanding teacher.

Lee Lundy ’16 received his Student Practice Act certification while serving as a law clerk at the Linley Jones Firm, P.C. in Buckhead. He also received a CALI award in Law, Lawyering, and Literature last semester as a 1L at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

Tucker Hammonds ’19 recently completed a master’s degree in Shakespeare Studies at King’s College London and will be producing a new Broadway production of Hamlet starring Tom Hiddleston in the spring of next year.

Tiffany Hulsey Zernhelt ’02 earned an educational specialist degree in instructional technology from the University of West Georgia in May 2024.

View more Class Notes online >

In Memory
Oglethorpe mourns the loss of members of our alumni family and former faculty. We’ve recently learned of the passing of these alumni:

Adeline A. O’Malley ’52
Frances Creekmore Portwood ’57
Bob L. Husbands ’65
Bob Franklin Hughes ’68
Julia Henson Cate ’70
Tracy Fried Farmer ’96

A full list of those who have passed away areremembered here.

We want to hear from you! Tell us about a new job, promotion, award, wedding, birth or adoption, or other noteworthy milestone. We want to keep your classmates up to date on your latest news and celebrate your accomplishments!

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Upcoming Campus and Community Events

Oglethorpe University Presidential Inauguration, September 19-20

All alumni are invited back to campus this fall to attend the investiture ceremony for Dr. Kathryn McClymond, 18th president of the university. RSVP by August 20.

Learn more and RSVP >

OUMA Exhibition: The Gaze, July 12 – December 1

“The Gaze” exhibit is presented in collaboration with The Ikouii Creative, the exhibit features works from artists living with and without disability and illustrates themes of ableism, advocacy and inclusion.

Learn more >

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