UMass Boston Young Alumni Council

Thank you to everyone who joined us for UMass Boston’s Black History Month Celebration last week! We loved connecting, sharing stories, and celebrating Black students, alumni, and leaders. A special thanks to our panelists: Kent Benjamin, MS '88, Rontear Pendleton '02, and Ronald Taylor '98! ??

Frequent visitor to the Healey Library. Did you encounter wildlife while studying on Columbia Point? If so, what did you see? #wildlifewednesday #hawksofhealeylibrary

Do you know a UMass Boston or Boston State College alum who's deserving of recognition for the work they do in their community and beyond? Nominate them for a Beacon Award by visiting umb.edu/beaconawards! #umassboston #umassbostonalumni #bostonstatecollege #umb #bsc #umbalumni

Open Position Spotlight! Alumna Victoria McKay is hiring for a Communications Specialist at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Click here for more details: https://lnkd.in/ePWhHXsw Would you like to see more open job postings? Let us know! And as a reminder, BeaconCONNECT is UMass Boston’s exclusive online networking community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eqxmjpfZ

Women Beacons in the Workplace is back this winter! We're seeking 15 dynamic alumni mentors to mentor students through discussions on leadership, equality, and more. Join this enriching program, meet monthly (Feb-May), and make a lasting impact. Visit alumni.umb.edu/wbib to learn more and apply!

The holiday spirit was shining bright at the UMass Boston Alumni Holiday Reception yesterday!??? Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of connection, laughter, and celebration. Chancellor Marcelo M Suarez-Orozco shared exciting news: UMass Boston will move into the R1 category on the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a testament to the university's outstanding growth in research excellence. Here's to our incredible alumni and a future full of promise!

Get ready to celebrate the season in style! Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday cheer with fellow alumni. Don’t miss a special toast with Chancellor Suárez-Orozco as we reconnect and make new memories together! ??? ?? Thursday, December 5, 2024 ?? InterContinental Boston ?? $20 per guest | $15 for recent alumni (Class of 2009–2024) Register now at umb.edu/holiday ??

?? GOAL: 80 more donors left to reach Donor goal! ???? READ & DONATE here: https://lnkd.in/efwkhUYP ?? CHALLENGE: Donation Challege by Erin & Matthew Morano! ?? Spread the word, campaign ends on November 28 at 11:59 PM EST. ?? UMass Boston, UMass Boston Alumni, UMass Boston Young Alumni Council, University of Massachusetts, Steven Whittemore, Casey (Gavin) McDonagh, Marcelo M Suarez-Orozco

?? We’re so close to our goal of 350 donors! We’ve already reached 210. Your contribution can help us make it to 350. Donate today and make a difference! https://lnkd.in/efwkhUYP ?? As the season of gratitude approaches, we invite you to support our annual Beacons Bestow campaign, which will provide meals, winter essentials, and resources to UMass Boston students in need. This year, sponsorships will help provide food during Thanksgiving and winter holidays ??, as well as tangible resources at the end of the semester. ??If you’re able to, donate an amount and request a company match. Donations go towards U-ACCESS students, helping to ease their financial burden and positively influence their well-being, academic focus, and overall student experience. For questions or to discuss giving options, please contact Casey (Gavin) McDonagh, Director of Annual Giving (contact is on the link) ?? UMass Boston, UMass Boston Alumni, University of Massachusetts

Get ready to celebrate the season in style! Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday cheer with fellow alumni. Don’t miss a special toast with Chancellor Suárez-Orozco as we reconnect and make new memories together! ??? ?? Thursday, December 5, 2024 ?? InterContinental Boston ?? $20 per guest | $15 for recent alumni (Class of 2009–2024) Register now at umb.edu/holiday ??