Bobcat Connection: September, 1 2022
A Word of Thanks for the Success of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Campaign
In a letter to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community, president Clayton Spencer expressed her gratitude for the tremendous success of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Campaign. At the conclusion of the campaign on June 30, 2022, you helped ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ raise $345,745,081, surpassing our $300 million goal.
Back to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: Alumni Big Game Saturday
Back to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: Alumni Big Game Saturday is on October 15! Join fellow Bobcats alongside Garcelon Field as ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ takes on Bowdoin, and connect with friends at the BrewFestGrill.
Registration will open on September 6. Get your tickets early to ensure access to all of your favorite events!
Alumni Council Impact Report
The Alumni Council is pleased to share its 2022 Fiscal Year Impact Report. Learn more how 23 alumni representing 6 decades, 18 classes, and 11 states supported the mission, vision, values, and strategic directions of the college.
Upcoming Events
We are thrilled to share a fresh slate of new professional development learning opportunities. Whether you are seeking career services, a career coach or a free webinar training — we’ve got you covered! LEARN MORE
WEBINAR
Featured speaker, Sarah Westfall, will be hosting Navigating Transitions on September 22. Change is ever-present and is often profound and complex. Sarah will discuss developing healthy transition strategies to help you find satisfaction and success with personal and professional transitions.
Host Events in Your Region!
Would you like to expand your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ network? Do you enjoy welcoming new people to your city, or searching for the perfect event venue?
If this sounds like you, sign up to be a Regional Network Volunteer!
BOBCAT READS: Virtual Book Club
will be discussing the Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dailila Harris from August 5 – October 7, 2022.
Join more than 250 alumni who’ve already signed up to participate in the
Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society – Annual Meeting & Retreat – Savannah
The event will be filled with many opportunities to rekindle ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ relationships, explore the deep African and Caribbean history of Savannah, quench your palate with outstanding gastronomy choices, and learn more about the experience – past and future.
Last year the inaugural ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Alumni Small Business Holiday Gift Guide was a huge success! Thousands of Bobcats perused the guide for their holiday shopping needs. If you are interested in showcasing your business, product, or service, please fill out the entry form below.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Bridge Now Has Jobs!
Hiring for a role? Know of an opportunity and want to act as a referral? Are you looking to tap into the power of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Network?
. But that’s not all… You can also share projects and help a student get real-world experience by working with you to complete a short-term project, while giving you or your organization valuable support.
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