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WELCOME TO ALUMNIHOODONE UNIVERSIT Y PARK WAY | HIGH POINT, NC 2 7268
We are so excited that you are a member of the High Point University Alumni Association! You are a part of a family of over 22,000 active alumni members who are proud of our shared past, the success of the University and the accomplishments of our alma mater. The HPU Alumni Association is committed to furthering the mission of High Point University. We hope you will join us as we continue that tradition. We encourage you to begin your active alumni involvement with these three things: 1. Stay connected with your HPU family and expand your alumni network.2. Get involved with High Point University. Volunteer to help plan your reunion, organize regional events and meet
with prospective students.3. Give back with your time, talents and treasures. Without the support of alumni, High Point University would not be the extraordinary institution it is today, and our continued support will pave the way for a prosperous future. We are so proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished thus far, and cannot wait to see where life takes you in the years ahead! Sincerely,
Hayley Harris ’14Director of Alumni Engagement
DEAR ALUMNI,
I’M A WHAT?
AlumnaFemale graduate
AlumnusMale graduate
AlumniMultiple graduates, male or mixed
AlumnaeMultiple graduates, female
There are over 22,000 HPU alumni and together we can make a difference!
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Where can you find HPU Alumni? All over the country and the world!
Want to plan an event in your area? Email Alexis Williams at [email protected]
Want the invite? Update your contact information here or by emailing [email protected]
Join Your Local Alumni Chapter! Moving to Boston, NYC, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Raleigh-Durham or the Triad? Network with alumni in your local area by joining your chapter’s online community here! Attend exclusive events with your HPU family and stay connected right in your city!
Look for HPU Connects events in these areas
HPU Connects
GET INVOLVED
Make your reunion the best it can be! Help the Office of Alumni
Engagement plan special activities for your class or affinity group. The most important role of reunion volunteers is to contact classmates and invite them back to campus.
Alumni Host volunteers work with the Office of
Alumni Engagement to plan, implement and evaluate
alumni programs and activities. These regional
social and networking events encourage alumni from all
over the country to stay connected to the University.
Be an advocate for your alma mater on
social media! Promote University events, Panther pride and
initiatives of the Alumni Association to your personal network. Follow, share, like,
comment!
Engage with the power of peer-to-peer fundraising!
Support the Office of Alumni Engagement in the area of
annual giving by identifying and connecting with 10 of your classmates to
encourage them to make a gift to HPU!
Reunion Committee Chairs
Social Media Ambassadors
Regional Event Hosts
Alumni Peer Agents
Caring, engaged alumni are vital to the strength of High Point University! We need you and your commitment in preserving the legacy of High Point University. There are so many opportunities for you to get engaged with your alma mater!
Why does HPU need alumni volunteers?
GET INVOLVED
Whether you’re a recent graduate or seasoned alumus(a), there are opportunities for volunteers of all ages and class years!
Learn more about our volunteer opportunities by visiting engage.highpoint.edu/alumni/volunteer-descriptions
“It’s important to me to be involved with the Alumni Association because it allows me to better the University in a small way while it continues to impact students in a big way, just like it did for me.”
— Alex Nelson ‘15
GIVE BACK YOUNG ALUMNI PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPClass of 2018 and 2019 $100
Class of 2017 $200
Class of 2016 $300
Class of 2015 $400
Class of 2014 $500
Class of 2013 $600
Class of 2012 $700
Class of 2011 $800
Class of 2010 $900
Class of 2009 $1,000
Why is alumni giving important?Our strength is in the participation number! Your gift, no matter the size, makes a difference to the growth and success of High Point University. The impact of your investment can be found throughout campus and in the classroom by providing scholarship, supporting experiential learning initiatives and much more! Alumni giving also plays a key role in deciding national rankings. Consider your gift an opportunity to add value to your degree.
League of Loyal AlumniThe League of Loyal Alumni recognizes, honors and celebrates alumni who donate to High Point University for three or more years, consecutively. Gifts of any amount to all areas of the University are counted towards membership in the League of Loyal Alumni. Consecutive years of giving are counted by fiscal year, June 1 to May 31 and begin with a second consecutive annual gift. We invite you to join this community of HPU’s greatest supporters and be recognized for your continued dedication to HPU!
Benefits include: recognition at select HPU events, yearly reports outlining the impact of your support, exclusive VIP welcome areas at events and access to League of Loyal Alumni post event/pre-event receptions, discounts from all HPU Passport Partners, and more!
Questions about Annual Giving? Contact Erica Burroughs at [email protected] or at (336) 841-9641.
Making a leadership level gift at this rate allows you to join the President’s Circle as a full member, providing the same benefits such as:
y Recognition in the Honor Roll of Donors y Online recognition in the Young Alumni
President’s Circle y Invitations to select University events y Newsletters from the University President y Special University Mailings
ALUMNI BENEFITSThe Office of Alumni Engagement is here to serve YOU! Did you know that some universities charge their alumni annual membership fees? HPU welcomes you to take advantage of the many benefits provided to High Point University alumni at no cost. As a graduate in good standing of High Point University, you are automatically a member of the Alumni Association.
Career & Professional Development • Professional career coaching • Mock interview opportunities• Resume and cover letter assistance • Access to HPU’s exclusive job board,
Purple Briefcase• Career self-assessments and interpretations • Access to High Point University Daily
Motivation
Community Enrichment Series • Invitation to Access to Innovators Series• Invitation to the HPU Community Christmas• Invitations to select HPU Music and Theatre
performances• Invitation to select Lecture Series events
Events• Invitation to complimentary Homecoming• Invitation to HPU Connects events in your
hometown• Invitation to select networking and social events
such as HPU in the City• Invitation to select athletic events
Leadership Opportunities • Alumni Board of Directors• Young Alumni Council• Class Reunion Chairs• Regional Event Hosts• Volunteers
Young Alumni Benefits• Invitation to LinkedIn Photo Day• Special discounted President’s
Leadership Circle opportunity• Invitation to Fall/Spring Concerts• Opportunities for graduate school
funding, fellowships, grants, service programs and more
Alumni Discounts & Resources• Hotel discount at High Point
Courtyard Marriott• Free subscription to HPU Magazine• Library resources including
yearbook archives• HPU bookstore • Transcript requests
Christopher Dudley ’94Senior Vice President of Development(336) [email protected]
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Hayley R. Harris ’14Director of Alumni Engagement(336) [email protected]
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Gina Palombi ’16Young Alumni and Student Engagement Coordinator(336) [email protected]
Connect with Gina on LinkedIn
Alexis WilliamsAlumni Engagement and Events Coordinator(336) [email protected]
Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn
Meet Our Staff
HOMECOMING WEEKEND OCTOBER 25-27, 2019
SAVE THE DATEHomecoming WeekendOctober 25–27, 2019Join us for Homecoming 2019! Reconnect with your classmates at the Reunion Zero, visit with your favorite professors and enjoy the new and innovative locations on campus this fall. We can’t wait to welcome you back home October 25–27!
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