Alumni Recruiting Network lets Bulldog family spread the Maroon word
As alumni of Mississippi State University, our graduates are uniquely suited to share the excitement of potential college students, because they’ve experienced it for themselves.
Time passes and trends come and go, but the core of the college experience is enduring. Connecting alumni to potential students is a great way to welcome new members of the Bulldog family into their new and forever home. The MSU Alumni Association can help you reach out and make a real difference as a member of the Alumni Recruiting Network, one of the many available volunteer opportunities.
As a member of the Alumni Recruiting Network, you can volunteer to be a Maroon Mail Writer, join Bully’s College Fair Crew, or speak to potential students directly as a Hail State Event Rep or featured speaker at an event.
Our Maroon Mail Writers pen cards for students who have received their acceptance letter to Mississippi State. The note cards and a sample text are provided, while the volunteering alumni adds a personal touch and the postage.
The value of a handwritten note extends well beyond the message itself. As writing letters by hand has fallen increasingly out of custom, these personal notes have grown even more meaningful. They are a powerful tool for building relationships, because they offer a tangible connection and personal touch to go along with the message itself.
Representatives who volunteer to be part of Bully’s College Fair Crew attend their local high schools’ events, help host the Mississippi State table, and interact with students and their parents, answering questions and making connections to help with the decision process. The MSU Alumni Association makes sure each volunteer host is equipped with appropriate literature and the answers to most basic questions. They also have resources for students who follow up with more specific queries. Events like these help introduce students to Mississippi State, affording them opportunities to explore a school they might not previously have considered, and making them aware of the wide array of majors and disciplines for which our university is known.
As a Hail State Event Rep or the speaker at an event, alumni attend high school awards days to deliver certificates conferring certain scholarships upon graduating seniors. They may be invited to say a few well-chosen words about Mississippi State and about the scholarship in particular. In all cases, the MSU Alumni Association takes care to send the volunteer afield with everything they need to speak knowledgeably and confidently about the subject in question.
Visit www.alumni.msstate.edu to learn more or volunteer.
