RJ Connect 2022-23 Highlights

RJ continues to build connections for both alumni and students alike via access to a wide variety of meaningful mentorship and networking opportunities. Over the course of the school year, more than 500 students participated in at least one RJ Connect opportunity. Additionally, we proudly engaged with 100 alumni industry partners via seven different offerings, including our newly launched Job Shadow Program.

ALUMNI CAREER & NETWORKING FAIR

This annual event is hosted in virtual and in-person formats serving hundreds of attendees and dozens of industry partners including Ball Corporation, Northwestern Mutual and Travelers Insurance.

Alumni Mentorship Series

Twice a year, a panel of 20 alumni mentors representing various industries visit campus to speak to current junior and senior students.

Job Shadow Days

This newly-launched program offers an innovative learning experience for students to discover and explore career paths through hands-on experiences and personal interactions with professionals and RJ alumni. This year, we had 15 students shadow alumni working at organizations including Zoom, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Firm, Inspire Osteopathy Denver and 5280 Pediatric Dentistry.

MENTORING MINI-SERIES

Our mini-mentorship program offers students intimate exposure to an industry and /or career path they’re interested in through small group events. This year, RJ hosted both first-responder and law mini-mentorship events led by alumni in their respective fields.

Class Guest Speakers

We offer the opportunity for alumni to partner with several classes as guest speakers. This year, we welcomed alumni back to campus to share their wisdom, advice and insights with our Entrepreneurship and Medical Explorations classes.

Coming Next Year!

» RJ Hire - Connecting graduating seniors and college-aged alumni to opportunities ranging from summer jobs and paid internships to professional career positions at every level. Please let us know if your company is hiring!

» RJ Connect is moving to the newlynamed McCallin Alumni Center, which will be located by the front door of the new Science & Innovation Center! Many of RJ’s new applied-learning courses –from the natural and hard sciences to studio arts, media and more – will draw alumni back to campus to share their expertise and mentor our students. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space in early 2024.

Save the date

Alumni Homecoming

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023

Join hundreds of your fellow alumni on campus for the annual Alumni Homecoming BBQ. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and celebrate the history we share. We are excited to welcome you back as we honor our alumnae and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Girls Division. Stay tuned – more events to be announced!