Young Alumni Event Photos

Angie Zielinski '03, Michelle Thrower '03, Tanell Spears '03 and Ryan Spears share a laugh during Millikin Day at Busch Stadium in July.

Samantha Stephens Eberhardt '99 and David Eberhardt cheer for the Cubs at Millikin Day.

In June, alumni of Millikin's athletic training program met up at the National Athletic Trainers Association annual convention in St Louis for dinner. Organizers to make this an annual event. From left:  Row 1: Jessica Stock '06, Lisa Plummer '05, Jennifer McConnell '06, Tisha Hess '98 (current ATEP program director), Noel Neptune (former MU ATC). Row 2: Kyle Schneider '07, James Mays '05, Eric Streeter (current ATC), Ann Banfield '96 and Kristin Trotter '05.


Nearly 40 alumni and friends living in the in St. Louis area gathered at McGurk's Irish Pub on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, to catch up with old friends, make new connections and network with successful alums in the area. Pictured above are just a few of those who enjoyed the evening, from left: Julia Rush '05, Chad Raley, Missy Minton '05, Nick Miller '05, Anne Marie Kramer '05, Rachael McCreery '05, Daryl Luster '05.



Several young alumni gathered at Boones Uptown Grill in Springfield, Ill., for an August 30 event. Pictured above from left: Anna King '07, Angie Paul '07, Director of Young Alumni Relations Dan Stuby '07 and Megan Kane '06.

Click here to see photos of some young
alums at the spring '07 New York
Showcase Alumni Reunion

Helpful links for young alumni:

MilliLink XP - Your online alumni directory - keep in touch with Millikin friends and keep your information up-to-date so your friends can keep in touch with you!

Get Involved - Interested in staying active with your alma mater? Learn more about volunteer opportunites and clubs available to alumni.

Career Center for Alumni - Making a career transition? Need help with your resume? Millikin's Career & Experiential Education Center offers a full range of services and information for alumni!

Transcripts - Heading to graduate school? No need to drive all the way to campus for a transcript! You can order them online and have them sent directly to the schools you're applying to!

MBA and MSN - Interested in furthering your education? Millikin offers Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing programs.

Staley Library - Did you know that all alums have access to all of Staley Library's collections? Books, periodicals, recordings and the archives are all still available to you as an alum!

Big Blue Club - Help promote the student-athletes at Millikin! Young alums receive a discount on membership dues!

Upcoming Young Alumni Events:

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Alton, Ill. - 6 p.m., young alumni event at Fast Eddie's, 1530 E. 4th Street, Alton. For more info or to RSVP, click here to visit the Facebook event page. Not Facebook-friendly? Send us an e-mail or give us a call at 1-877-568-2586.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
Aurora, Ill. - 5 p.m., men's basketball at Aurora University in Alumni Hall (off of Marseilles, just past Randall on the left). Aurora University is located at 347 S. Gladstone Ave. Following the game (about 7 p.m.), join your Millikin friends and meet Coach Marc Smith, Assistant Coach Anthony Figeuroa '00 and the team at Luigi's Pizza (bar area), 732 Prairie St, just 2 minutes from campus. Pay as you go. Families welcome. If you plan to attend, RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 12, by callng toll free to 1-877-JMU-ALUM (568-2586) or RSVP by email. Hosted by the Millikin Club of Chicago.

Thursday, Nov. 20
Champaign, Ill. - Join fellow Millikin alumni and friends at Jupiter's II, 2513 Village Green Place, Champaign, from 6-8 p.m. for an evening of fun for the whole family! Jupiter's II offers great pizza, a full bar, pool tables, mini-bowling and arcade games. We'll provide a few game tokens to get you started. RSVP encouraged. Click here to RSVP to the Facebook event page or send us an e-mail.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008
On campus - 50th Vespers Celebration, reception from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in Richard Treat University Center (immediately preceding the 3 p.m. Vespers performance in Kirkland Fine Arts Center), hosted by Dr. Brad Holmes, director of choral activities, and featuring special guest Kay Hoffland, wife of the late Richard Hoffland, founding director of the Vespers concerts. Alumni who have performed at Vespers through the years are especially encouraged to join us for this event! Click here for more info and to RSVP. Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 7.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009
Decatur - Join the Millikin Central Illinois Alumni (MCIA) for an Italian buffet at Tuscany Steak and Pasta House, 1099 W. Wood, from 5-7 p.m. served between the Big Blue women’s basketball game vs. Illinois Wesleyan at 2 p.m., and the men’s basketball game vs. the Wheaton Thunder at 7:30 p.m., at Griswold Physical Education Center (special seating for our group). Attend both games or take your pick. Check back for more details.

Graduates of the last decade:
Meet the Associate Director of Young Alumni Relations!
Dan Stuby '07 is looking for your feedback to help plan all kinds of events for all MU graduates of the past decade. Take our survey to voice your opinions on the types of events you'd like to see. You can also contact Dan by email, text message (217-620-5387) or phone (1-877-JMU-ALUM).

Do You Have YOUR Alumni
Association Card?

All MU alums are automatically members of the Alumni Association - there are no dues to pay and you get some great benefits, including discounts at Common Grounds Coffee Shop and the Decatur Indoor Sports Center! Click here to find out all the things your Alumni Association card can do for you.