Alumni Board
The Bloomsburg University Alumni Association provides opportunities for alumni to "connect" and network professionally and socially at a variety of events, as well as support and advocate for the the university. Formed in 1871 and incorporated in 1933, the Alumni Association are the memory keepers of the university and a living legacy of BU, Created by alumni, the association is a non dues paying organization overseen by an board comprised of 24 volunteer directors. Today, Bloomsburg University has more than 70,900 living alumni.
Join the Ranks!
Volunteer on the Board of Directors
Nominate someone to serve
Our Mission
By providing events, programs and services for over 70,900 graduates, the BU Alumni Association
fosters relationships that result in engaging alumni in the university's strategic priorities and
philanthropic goals.
Volunteer Network Leaders are individuals who work closely with other volunteers, the Alumni Board and Alumni Engagement staff to coordinate activities and events for the network. Primary Responsibilities include planning events and professional/social networking opportunities, attend and support network events, support the philanthropic goals of Bloomsburg University, and sustain loyalty and enthusiasm among alumni.
Time Commitment is generally to attend several planning meetings each year and attend network events as scheduled.
Alumni in the Classroom
Share your professional experience and personal passions and give back to your alma mater. Alumni in the Classroom volunteers are alumni who act as career consultants for current students in various ways, such as giving a classroom presentation, participating in a panel discussions of choice, or assist in conducting mock interviews or resume reviews.
The responsibilities of an Alumni in the Classroom volunteer are:
- Shares knowledge and career advice/experience with current students
- Explains the transition from the undergraduate experience to the "real world"
- Highlights current events and their relevance to classroom instruction
- Provides feedback to Alumni Engagement and campus departments
Time commitments are solely up to you and you can participate virtually! Let us know if you're interested!
Be a Part of the Career Community
Mentor a student, host a Husky Shadow or Provide an internship experience
Career Connections Expo
Students: Explore career options and network with potential employers
Alumni and Employers: Hire a Husky!
Fall 2019 semester:
Accounting & Financial Services
Monday, September 9, 2019
Kehr Union Ballroom
Supply Chain, Info. Tech Management, Digital Arts & Sciences
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Kehr Union Ballroom
Government, Law & Legal Services
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Kehr Union Ballroom
Health, Human Services & Non-Profit
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Kehr Union Ballroom
Marketing, Management & Communications
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Kehr Union Ballroom
Spring 2020 semester:
Mathematics and Digital Sciences
March, 2020
Career Intensive Boot Camp
Alumni: Have expertise you'd like to offer? Want to help wit the transition or network with soon to be graduates?
Thanks to donors and volunteers who helped to make the Boot Camp a success, participants have the opportunity to network and learn from more than 60 BU alumni, organizational partners, faculty, and staff members.
Contact Director of Alumni Engagement, Nate Conroy to volunteer today!
Friday, September 27 2019 to Sunday, September 30, 2019
The Greenly Center, downtown Bloomsburg
Sessions Will Include:
Panel discussions about team building, adapting to change, and building effective relationships in the workplace
1:1 Resume Reviews
Mock Interviews
Etiquette Dinner
Professional Headshots
Alumni Networking
Husky Career Road Trip
Husky Career Road Trips give students the opportunity to spend the day touring a company in their field of interest, meet with BU alums who are employed in various aspects of that company, and get a sense of what it would be like to work in that career field. Students also get a chance to network with BU Alums and other potential employers at the host company.
Take a look at what a Husky Career RoadTrip is like!
Want to host a roadtrip? Contact Director of Alumni Engagement, Nate Conroy today!
Upcoming Trips Schedule
Look out for Fall 2019 Husky Career Road Trips!
Husky Career Road Trips offer students the chance to spend the day at your company touring the facility, meeting staff and gaining insight into specific industry or career opportunities. Let us know if you'd like to host!
Financially Support Students and Programs
BU Foundation: 570-389-4128 info@bloomufdn.org
Professional Experience Grant (P.E.G.) provide financial assistance to offset the cost of participating in career experiences that help students apply what they are learning in the classroom, establish a professional network and obtain career experience in the workplace. Faculty mentored research oracademic internships, study abroad, creative performance activities, service projects or professional conferences are all considered and allow students to get involved in their chosen careers and work alongside colleagues and faculty mentors. All full-time degree students may apply for financial assistance.
The Henry Carver Fund, provides current-use support for a range of real-world, hands-on experiential learning for students, research opportunities for faculty, and programs and projects that benefit the entire University community. Gifts to the Henry Carver Fund have an immediate impact on BU students. Donors provide an opportunity to forge the future of a department, program or college initiative and focus attention on topics relevant to today’s world.
Alumni and Professional Engagement
Alumni Engagement: Fenstemaker Alumni House
570-389-4058 alum@bloomu.edu
Center for Professional Development and Career Experience: Warren Student Services Center
570-389-4070 cpdce@bloomu.edu
Bloomsburg University Foundation
4th Floor, Greenly Center
50 E Main St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-389-4000
info@bloomufdn.org
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