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There are many ways to connect with the university and other Â鶹Éç Alumni. Discover how you can make a difference and enrich your Â鶹Éç experience by getting involved in our alumni community.

Volunteer

Alumni volunteer for a panel on campus.

The Office of Alumni Relations is continually looking for ways to engage OU Alumni as volunteers. We rely heavily on our amazing volunteers to help us carry out programming for all alumni. We also work with other campus offices to organize opportunities to connect with current and future students, faculty, staff and other alumni.

As a volunteer you will receive manyÌýbenefitsÌý¾±²Ô³¦±ô³Ü»å¾±²Ô²µ:

  • Giving back to your alma mater through time and talent
  • Opportunities to meet and network with other alumni
  • Have a direct impact on current students by sharing your post-college experiences
  • Have a direct impact on prospective students by sharing your Â鶹Éç experience
  • Help maintain the alumni-student connection and network
  • Help keep alumni connected through sharing of social media, news stories & event announcements
  • Fun thank you gifts, invitations to annual volunteer appreciation luncheon, and annual volunteer recognition dinner

Opportunities to serve

  • Join a class as a guest speaker
  • Speak on a career or grad school panel
  • Offer advice at career networking events or in small group sessions in coordination with Career Development
  • Interview prospective students for OU Admission during Scholarship Weekend
  • Participate in Service Projects around the City of Atlanta by representing Â鶹Éç
  • Serve on a host committee for a reunion or special events (opportunities outside Atlanta available)
  • Be a Social Media Ambassador and encourage alumni to follow us and share our stories and news
  • Serve on the Alumni Board (must be an active alum)
  • Be an Â鶹Éç Giving Day Ambassador and encourage alumni to participate in giving campaigns
  • Host students for a site visit at your place of employment
  • Represent your company at the Â鶹Éç Career Fair
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Mission

As the primary representatives of Â鶹Éç University’s alumni body, the Alumni Board works closely with the alumni office to achieve the association’s goal of establishing and encouraging an active and involved alumni network. The purpose of this network is to build mutually beneficial relationships between alumni, students, and the university, demonstrating that the student experience is just the beginning of a lifelong relationship with Â鶹Éç.

Alumni Board 2025-26

Executive Board

Alumni Board members 2025-2026:

President: Heather Staniszewski ’02
Secretary: Anne Atalay ’07
Vice President of Alumni Weekend and Events: Jennifer Beaver ’02
Vice President of Advancement: Mark DeLong ’03
Vice President of Awards & Recognition: Deborah Cardone Chosewood ’87
Vice President of Student Engagement: Shahzaib Jiwani ’12
Vice President of Communications: Glenn Kaiser-Deepak ’20
Vice President of Career Development: Curtis Mcleod ’09

Members-at-large

Robert Cairns ’11, Maria Coles ’24, Thais Cuffy ’01, Phillip Deal ’86, Evan Drew ’17, E-Chia Huang Chihade ’98, Russell Kramer ’09, Anquenetta Kenon ’14, Chris McFadden ’80, Savannah LeGate ’22, Kiana Perkins ’21, Sherry Rosen ’85, Amy Russ ’10, Angela Satterfield ’97, LaDonna Barnes Stallworth ’11, Matthew Thompson ’93, Irasema Gonzalez Vargas ’08, Kimberly Watkins ’02.

Board Committees

The Alumni Board has six committees which include current Alumni Board members and alumni representatives not on the board.

  1. Advancement Committee
    The Advancement Committee shall assist the VPA and the OU Annual Fund Office in encouraging alumni support for the annual Â鶹Éç Fund and other Committee activities; assist with the cultivation and orientation of new Board members. The Committee may assist with all duties of the VPA.
  2. Alumni Weekend and Events Committee
    The Alumni Weekend and Events Committee shall assist the VPAWE in organizing and implementing alumni events sponsored by the Association, including Alumni Weekend and its theme and programmatic elements. The Committee will encourage alumni attendance at events. The Committee may assist with all duties of the VPAWE.
  3. Awards and Recognition Committee
    The Awards and Recognition Committee shall assist the VPAR in selecting a slate of recipients of the annual Alumni Awards, which will be voted on by the Board. They will encourage alumni nominations and will complete a review of nominees before presenting the annual slate of recipients. The Committee may assist with all duties of the VPAR.
  4. Career Services Committee
    The Career Services Committee shall assist the VPCS in coordinating with the OU Career Services staff to align the professional expertise of alumni with students having similar career interests. Initiatives may include career panels, industry-focused dinners, resume review, mock interviews, and workshops or presentations. The Committee may assist with all duties of the VPCS.
  5. Communications Committee
    The Communications Committee shall contribute articles to alumni-related publications as appropriate and serve as the main communication channel for the Board and all of its committees. In addition, the Committee may meet with an advisory board comprised of alumni in the public relations field to seek counsel to strengthen alumni communication. The Committee may assist with all duties of the VPC.
  6. Student Engagement Committee
    The Student Engagement Committee shall encourage alumni involvement in new student recruitment, orientation, and campus life. Recruitment events may include college fairs, admitted student events such as Scholarship Weekend, and yield events. The Committee will support the annual student traditions sponsored by the Association and the OU Alumni Relations Office and serve as mentors for Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) and the Young Alumni Club (YAC). The Committee may assist with all duties of the VPSE.

PleaseÌýemail the Alumni BoardÌýwith questions, suggestions or concerns.

The Â鶹Éç Alumni Association includes affinity groups that are linked by a common purpose, ideology, or interest. Through these groups, you’ll be linked with fellow Petrels and serve as an ambassador for various programs and activities to meet the needs of Â鶹Éç alumni. Existing groups include the Â鶹Éç Black Alumni Network (OBAN), OU Global Alumni, OUtlet Alumni, and the Stormy Petrel Bar Association.

If you are interested in learning more about affinity groups or want to get involved, email [email protected], and we will connect you!

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