Barry University Alumni

Student Alumni Association Benefits

• Alumni Connection

  Our goal is to inspire our students to remain Barry Proud by facilitating meaningful relationships and experiences with alumni. We pride ourselves on the extensive outreach of the Barry community and continually urge our alumni to do their part in positively impacting the student experience.

• Show Your Barry Pride

  Every college student deserves to get the most out of their experience here at Barry. One of the best ways to ensure this type of satisfaction at Barry is to participate in its traditions, several of which are connected to BUSAA. As BUSAA members, students have the opportunity to showcase their Barry Pride, engage in Barry's rich legacy of philanthropy, and build relationships between current students and alumni.

• Scholarship and Philanthropy Committee

  BUSAA students may choose to join one of two committees, including the Scholarship and Philanthropy Committee.

  Philanthropic Activities: One of the primary functions of the Scholarship and Philanthropy Committee is to demonstrate Barry's commitment to collaborative service. Committee members are charged with developing programs of their choosing to support community initiatives. The committee may choose, for example, to hold a clothing or food drive and enlist the participation of Barry students, faculty, and staff.

  Thank-a-Thon: Because so many of our students rely on the generosity of our alumni, it is only natural that BUSAA members and the wider student body should want to show their thanks. To honor and recognize the contributions made by alumni, committee members also assist with Thank-a-Thon, an annual event during which students send personal thank-you-notes to the alumni who have made an investment in the futures of Barry University students.

• Alumni Engagement Committee

  BUSAA members who are particularly interested in building connections with alumni may wish to consider joining the Alumni Engagement Committee. Members of this committee serve as student ambassadors and/or hosts at Alumni Association events, such as Networking with the Pros and Alumni Reunion Weekend. In their roles as ambassadors and hosts, students have the opportunity to meet numerous alumni from various fields. Committee members are also encouraged to suggest other ways to engage with Barry University alumni.

• Dinner For Ten Buccaneers

  Dinner for Ten Buccaneers is a growing tradition here at Barry, where students are afforded the opportunity to interact with alumni within a relaxed, casual setting. . As part of this series, an alumna or alumnus will invite a group of 10-12 students to dinner, often in their own homes, to share advice and words of wisdom in an informal setting. Students will be invited to apply as dinners are scheduled.

• Networking With The Pros

  Each year, the Offices of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving host Networking with the Pros, in collaboration with the Career Development Center. Networking with the Pros is the largest networking event of the year, featuring a keynote speaker and dozens of alumni from a variety of fields. Alumni are available during the event to answer questions about their fields and some even serve as recruiters for their businesses. This event provides an excellent opportunity to BUSAA members seeking to further their professional development.

Here are some ways for you to get involved:

• Serve on the Alumni Board of Directors

  The Alumni Board of Directors governs the Barry University Alumni Association. These volunteer leaders help engage alumni, raise money for student scholarships and build stronger affinity to their alma mater.

  If you are interested in learning more about joining the Alumni Board of Directors, please call Alumni Relations at 305-899-3175 or email us:

  alumni@barry.edu

• Be a Mentor or Guest Lecturer

  A brighter future for Barry students and recent graduates could start with you. When you become a mentor and share your insight and professional guidance, you fulfill our Core Commitment of collaborative service. You also could work with the Career Development Center, our colleges and schools to share your expertise, advice and career success stories as a speaker at workshops, seminars, panel discussions and networking events, on campus or in your local area.  

• Shape the Conversation

  Follow and share our social media channels. Help spread Barry pride by sharing messages, videos and posts from Barry with your social networks.

  Facebook

  LinkedIn

  Instagram

  Twitter

• Serve as a Class or Affinity Group Representative

  You can connect with your classmates on a personal level to help plan and generate enthusiasm about Homecoming and other events and a desire to reach fundraising goals.

• Volunteer at Alumni Events

  Be an integral part of alumni festivities by assisting with the planning and execution of events during Homecoming or other events hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations throughout the year.

• Become an Admissions Ambassador

  You can help students make informed decisions about their university choices and inspire future Buccaneers through shared personal stories and professional achievements. Our alumni ambassadors also assist the Office of Admissions with outreach and sharing their Barry experience during student recruitment activities, such as local college fairs, and phone calls to admitted students.