The Association recognizes that many alumni formed their most valued Southwestern relationships through student organizations, residence halls, academic departments, social groups or shared interests. In recognition of the importance of these connections, The Association of Southwestern University Alumni invites any alumni organization, affinity or interest group that meets the established criteria to formally affiliate with The Association as an Alumni Connection Group.

Like Southwestern student organizations, Alumni Connection Groups form around a variety of interest areas:

• Greek
• Professional/Vocational
• Fine Arts
• Academic
• Social
• Athletic
• Special Interest

Click here for a list of current Alumni Connection Groups.

Alumni Connection Groups receive numerous benefits, including representation in the Alumni Assembly and services provided by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations to facilitate group communication and event planning. To be formally affiliated with The Association of Southwestern University Alumni, Alumni Connection Groups shall:

• Consist of at least twenty-five (25) identifiable alumni members.
• Identify a primary contact that will serve as a liaison to the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and notify the Office when the primary contact changes.
• Update member addresses and contact information with the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
• Newly formed connection groups will need to provide the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations with a membership roster.

Some of the activities in which Alumni Connection Group can and do engage in are:

• Hosting a Homecoming and Reunion Weekend event.
• Co-sponsoring events with student organizations or local alumni associations.
• Professional networking among alumni.
• Career mentoring for current students.
• Funding a scholarship aligned with the group’s interest.
• Organizing social events, such as dinners and happy hours.
• Arranging on-campus presentations by alumni or other speakers.

New Alumni Connection Groups are forming all the time!
Check out these opportunities:

"ARRRdent Readers"
Arrrr...you an avid reader? Would you like to connect with other Southwestern alumni who love reading and sharing what they've read with others? If so, join the new Alumni Connection Group, "ARRRRdent Readers," currently being organized.

SU Government Alumni
An Alumni Connection Group is forming for alumni working in or interested in government and government affairs. Join in professional networking, career mentoring and other professional, social and service-oriented activities related to city, state and federal governmental work, lobbying and public affairs.

SU Non-Profit Alumni
Alumni working or otherwise involved in the non-profit sector are forming an Alumni Connection Group to engage in networking, professional development, student mentoring and other professional, social and service-oriented activities.

To participate in any of these up-and-coming groups, please contact Alumni Connection Groups Chair Blake Stanford ’81.

If you are interested in forming an Alumni Connection Group, please fill out a Request to Affiliate form (pdf form or Word document) and return it to the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. For questions, please contact Amanda Z. Randall in the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations (800-960-6363, ext. 1589).