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Step-By-Step Guide
While our division does not provide event planning services or funding, we are happy to answer questions and point you to resources that will make your event a success.
Here is a Reunion Planning Checklist:
College of the Arts
Kent State University鈥檚 choral program is the focus of a recent article by Yuko Kurahashi, retired professor of theatre at Kent State. In her post, 鈥淧erspectives: Kent State Choirs,鈥 Kurahashi reflects on the university choirs鈥 recent concert and the collaborative work of students, faculty and community members who made it possible.The article highlights the range of musical selections, the preparation behind the performances and the energy shared between performers and audience members. Kurahashi also discusses how the concert showcased the diversity of the choirs and their ability to connect...
Key Considerations
- Form a Reunion Committee
- Enlist volunteers, delegate tasks and establish regular meetings.
- Set a Budget
- Determine available funding and create a detailed budget; Consider cover the costs or charge a registration fee to attend.
- Choose a Date and Location
- Consider timing, choose a venue and plan for accessibility. Will the timing of the reunion be coordinated with Homecoming or another important event in your college?
Who To Contact
If you have any questions, contact or alumni@kent.edu.
FAQs
What level of alumni interest is required to start an alumni group?
5-10 interested individuals are needed to start a group. DPAE will pull a list of current alumni in the geographic radius, affinity or academic area and send an email to those alumni to determine interest.
How many board members does an alumni group need to have?
Two to five leadership board members are recommended.
Are there training options available for group board members?
Training documents are currently being developed.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- To start an alumni group, contact or alumni@kent.edu.
- For geographic groups, define the region鈥檚 boundaries.