Alumni Handbook: A gaiter's guide to alumni life updated for 2018!
Contents Page 2
ALUMNI FACTS & FIGURES Page 4
PLACES TO GO, GAITERS TO MEET Page 6
CLASS OF 2018 Page 8
HOMECOMING 2018 Page 10
GET INVOLVED & VOLUNTEER! Page 11
OUR CHAPTER CITIES Page 12
THE ALUMNI CHECKLIST Page 13
PAY IT FORWARD Page 14
EXCLUSIVE GAITER PERKS Page 15
GET SOCIAL
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the term
ALUMNI
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TRUE FRIENDS ARE NEVER APART MAYBE IN DISTANCE BUT NEVER IN HEART.
Eastern Townships, QC
3,705
Kingston, ON
Toronto, ON
3,548
New York, NY
Montreal, QC
3,330
London, ON
Ottawa, ON
1,247
Vancouver, BC
659
Calgary, AB
516
Halifax, NS
418
Victoria, BC
191
United Kingdom France China
141 137
Edmonton, AB
122
Winnipeg, MB
56
Fredericton, NB
140
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Regina, SK 322
Quebec City, QC
143
Charlottetown, PE
21
St. John's, NL
18
Switzerland
27
107
bermuda
25
92
germany
24
hong kong
59
New zealand
Barbados
32
greece
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Class of 2018 JU S
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! U O Y R O F T
Step 1Â Convocation June
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Make your way back to campus to get together with your classmates one last time and cross the stage in Denver Gym. Get ready for a weekend full of celebrating your amazing accomplishments!
Step 2 Welcome Home n i g n i m o C June
Whether you're headed back to your hometown or calling a new town home after graduation, we want to make sure you connect with purple friends! Stay tuned for event details in the city nearest you!
Step 3 LinkedIn Group Wherever you are in the world, a great way to make connections is through our Bishop's University Alumni LinkedIn group. Join now and watch your network grow!
Step 4 Alumni Events
Worldwide Events
FOR ALUMNI
BY ALUMNI VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL LIST OF EVENTS
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ATHLETICS IN ACTION & BEST TAILGATE OF THE YEAR
HOMECOMING SEPTEMBER 27- 30
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G N I M O C E M HO E R E H W Y R E EV N O I T A R B E CEL ONLINE!
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VOLUNTEER FOR BISHOP'S
At BU we boast about our tight-knit alumni community. Help us continue to spark meaningful connections among alumni and current students. Networking events with students
Students always  jump at the opportunity to meet alumni, join us on campus for opportunities to build your BU network.
Alumni Guest Speaker
Engage with faculty and students as a guest speaker on campus.
Degree Bootcamp Alumni Interviewer
Star as a mock interviewer during our "Building on Your Bishop's Degree Career Bootcamp" event.
Let us know if you'd like to volunteer!
Don't miss out on opportunities to volunteer. Send an e-mail to alumni@ubishops.ca and share your interest in getting involved.
Chapter Cities
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Major cities where we have Alumni Association volunteer Chapter Presidents planning 3+ annual events. Alumni Association
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PRES ELECT
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Lesley Kelly
Mark Lawson
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'17
VANCOUVER
MONTREAL
MONTREAL
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TORONTO
Alex Fournier '08
' 99
Alex Cook
Dilip Varma
Laurie Tanguay
'13
OTTAWA
OTTAWA
Sean O'Neill
Katie LeClair
We are always looking for dedicated volunteers in our Chapter Cities. If you are interested in getting involved email alumni@ubishops.ca!
i n m Alu t s i l k c e h C Update your contact information with the Alumni Office! Connect with BU on social media! i n m u l A s p o h s i B @U Mark your calendar for events nearest you! Visit ubishops.ca/alumni (bookmark it!)  & read all about your Alumni Association! Consider where you'll designate your gift to Bishop's this year! Thank at least 3 people who have made your Bishop's experience so wonderful! Keep your eye out for your alumni magazine!
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PAY IT FORWARD, IT'S THE GAITER WAY Bish o Alum p's ni
d l u o h s , u r o u Y o t a e tak e going r ' u yo love it! to
Ask ME A B O UT MY UNIVERSITY
Wear your purple with pride! be prepared to be stopped by a fellow Gaiter asking when you graduated!
Participate in events a great way to kick-start your career is to reach out to your Gaiter network!
Share milestones We love to share your success and news in our Bishop's magazine and on social media! Send updates to alumni@ubishops.ca!
Refer a new student Gaiter alumni are the best recruiters! Share your experiences!
Stay Connected follow us @UBishopsAlumni and stay tuned via e-mail!
Give back to BU Consider making a gift to Bishop's; you can direct it wherever you'd like on campus!
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AFFINITY PARTNERS
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VISIT THE JUMP WEBSITE TO REGISTER NOW
TORONTO
OTTAWA
MONTREAL
HALIFAX
Program Description The JUMP Mentorship Program was established in 2009 by a small group of dedicated alumni in order to help new and recent graduates to launch, or 'JUMP start' their careers.
or e-mail bujump@gmail.com
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