Alumni News Archive

June/July 2009

Set Sail with Roosevelt: Alumni Boat Cruise - August 16, 2009

The always popular Alumni Boat Cruise is back! Register now and plan to join us for an afternoon of cruising Lake Michigan, meeting other RU alumni and enjoying the Chicago Air and Water Show.

For complete information and to purchase tickets online, visit our registration page.

Trip to Belize opened up to RU Alumni

Roosevelt University Alumni who love science, travel and adventure are specially invited to join current RU students and faculty for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Belize next January... more

Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

The Alumni Association extends a warm welcome to our newest alumni, the class of 2009! All graduates are automatically lifetime members of the Alumni Association. Check out our recent graduates page for information about staying connected to Roosevelt and how the University can remain a resource for you throughout your life. Stay in touch and congratulations again!

Photographs from the May 15, 2009 Commencement Ceremonies, including photos of the graduates with President Middleton taken after the ceremonies are online now and available for printing and download here: 2009 Commencement Photos

May 2009

Roosevelt celebrates milestone alumni reunions this spring

This May, as the class of 2009 gets set to graduate, Roosevelt University will be celebrating several alumni milestone anniversaries. On May 14th, the Class of 1959 and those alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago will be invited to our Golden Alumni Celebration Dinner. The following day, May 15th, the members the Class of 1959 will be honored on stage during the Spring Commencement ceremonies.

Later that evening, the classes of 1967, 1968, and 1969 will celebrate 40 years since graduation with a special dinner. For more information about the Golden Alumni and the 40-year cluster reunions, visit our events page.

April 2009

Alumni join University-wide community service efforts

Over 20 alumni participated in New Deal Service Days, Roosevelt University’s biggest community service event of the academic year.

Alumni volunteers joined over 300 other members of the Roosevelt Community – administrators, faculty, students, staff, trustees, family and friends – in helping those in need on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 15 different sites in Chicago and the Northwest suburbs.

New Deal Service Days volunteers painted, did yard and park clean up, served meals to the homeless, visited with senior citizens, wrapped gifts for needy children and assisted with animal rescue adoptions. This was the seventh and most well well attended New Deal Service Day yet.

Find out more information and to stay tuned for information regarding next year's service event, check out:

www.roosevelt.edu/newdealdays

March 2009

Free Alumni Tickets to VIVID Concert '09

Monday, April 6th 7:30pm

Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts presents its Vivid ’09 concert: Mahler and Bernstein: Magical-Musical Stories of Life, featuring special guest artists mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and baritone Richard Stilwell, performing along with the CCPA Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Squires. Vivid '09 will be held April 6th at 7:30 p.m. at Roosevelt University's Auditorium Theatre. No advance reservation required - tickets will be first come, first serve at the door.

Special Alumni Discount: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre performances - April 2 & 3 only!

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is extending a special discount to RU Alumni for the April 2 and 3 performances of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

Alumni using the promotional code RUALUM will receive a $10 discount on ticket price levels 2, 3 & 4. The discount is available when purchasing tickets at the box office, by phone at 312-982-ARTS, or online at www.ticketmaster.com/AlvinAileyChicago

January/February 2009

Members of the class of 1958 start new Golden Alumni tradition

On December 18, 2008, the class of 1958 was inducted to the Golden Alumni Society at a special celebration dinner. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of their graduation, Roosevelt Trustee Robert L. Wieseneck, BC, ’58, presented a check to University President Chuck Middleton in the amount of $5,130 on behalf of the class of 1958. Members from the class of 1958 were also recognized by President Middleton during the December commencement program along with the class of 2008.

This May, the Class of 1959 will be honored at the spring commencement program and also have the opportunity to donate a class gift to the University. Alumni who graduated prior to 1959 are also welcome to join the celebration.

Click for more information about the Golden Alumni Program

Congratulations to our December 2008 Graduates!

Welcome to the family of over 70,000 RU alumni all across the world. Click here to find out about what the Alumni Association and Roosevelt University can offer you as move on to the next stage of life and to download and purchase Commencement prints.

RU Connected?

On facebook? Show your RU pride and connect with other alumni by becoming a fan of the Roosevelt University Alumni Association's new page. Click here to view our page. (you may need to be logged-in to facebook to view)

Join the Roosevelt University Alumni Association's group on the professional networking site www.linkedin.com and connect with over 600 (and counting!) current and former Roosevelt students already in our network. Click here to find out more.

2008

Jazz & Gospel Brunch highlights talented RU alumni & students

On Saturday, November 15, 2008, nearly 90 alumni and friends gathered for an outstanding performance and a full buffet at the annual Alumni Jazz and Gospel Brunch. The program showcased Roosevelt alumni and student talent at its best, featuring musical groups with unique ties to Roosevelt. read more

One Inspiration Gospel Choir performs

Adrian Dunn (BM, '07), shown here leading One Inspiration Gospel Choir, will also be directing the Legacy Project V on March 6. Alumni and friends will be invited to attend the performance as well as a pre-show reception.

RU Alumni Association lawn chairs & blankets still available

RU Chairs: $20 each or 2 for $35*

RU Blanket: $10 each or 2 for $15

Click here to find out more, or call (888) RU-ALUMS to purchase yours today!

*shipping costs not included

Alumni Boat Cruise 2008

11th Annual Boat Cruise a Great Success

On Sunday, August 17, 2008 over 300 alumni and friends boarded the Kanan yacht off of Navy Pier for an afternoon of fun on Lake Michigan. This was the 11th year that the Alumni Association has hosted a boat cruise, and it remains a great hit. Guests enjoyed 3 hours on the water, a delicious lunch and drinks throughout the afternoon, while taking in the Chicago Air and Water Show up close!

Click here for more photographs from the event

Other recent EVENT RECAPS