Young Alumni Event Photos

Janice Earl Combes and her husband, Paul Combes, both '97, enjoy wine and fellowship at the MCIA (Millikin Cental Illinois Alumni) wine tasting at the James Millikin Homestead in March.

Nearly 40 alumni and friends living in the in St. Louis area gathered at McGurk's Irish Pub on Thursday, Nov. 8, 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:

Sunday, July 6, 2008
St. Louis - Join us for Millikin Day at Busch Stadium, Sunday, July 6, as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs at 1:10 p.m. The seats are in the air-conditioned Bank of America Clubhouse and include a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and beverages of the adult and non-adult variety. Cost is $115 per person. Act quick - we have a limited number of tickets available. For tickets or more info, call toll free to 1-877-JMU-ALUM.

Round trip transportation, including beverages and snacks, from Decatur to the game from Decatur is also available for $25 per person. Be sure to let the alumni office know if you are interested.

July 24-30, 2008
Europe/Danube Bike Trip - Join Millikin alumni and friends for a seven-day, six-night bike trip from Passau, Germany, to Vienna, Austria, on a flat bike path along the Danube. The cost is approximately $1,414 per person and includes hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, six evening dinners with three-course meals (including a farewell dinner at a Vienna wine cellar), guide, all transfers, including daily luggage transfers between route stops, and a $50 gift is made to the Millikin Fund for every trip booked. Airfare from Chicago costs $1,275 additional. Click here for more details. For more information, contact Mandi Landacre Podeschi ’02 of the alumni and development office toll free at 1-877-568-2586 or send her an e-mail at apodeschi@millikin.edu.

Saturday, Aug. 9 , 2008
Chicago - Join our alumni and friends’ pre-race gathering before Sunday’s Chicago Distance Classic at Buca di Beppo restaurant at 6:30 p.m., Dutch treat. Click here for more info.

Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Chicago's Grant Park- Millikin hosts an alumni and friends event at the Chicago Distance Classic, a half-marathon organized by running expert John "The Penguin" Bingham '70. Join us for a gear check prior and goodies after the race in the MU tent, which is sponsored by Bingham. Click here for more info.

Oct. 10-12, 2008
On campus - Homecoming 2008! If your class year ends in a three or an eight, get ready for your reunion! Interested in helping plan? Contact Alumni Relations Director Jan Devore at 1-877-568-2586 or click here to send her an e-mail.

January 2009
Young alumni cruise - Enjoy relaxing on the open sea? Want to catch up with your college classmates? If so, make sure to check out our young alumni cruise trip, setting sail Jan. 3, 2009! Join us on the Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas cruise ship for a six-day, five-night trip to the Grand Cayman Islands and Jamaica. The Navigator’s amenities include 12 bars and lounges, pools and hot tubs, a rock climbing wall and shopping! Details are still in the works, but we hope to offer this travel opportunity for $1,000, including airfare, an overnight hotel stay before the cruise in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and the cost of the cruise. Want to know more or be put on the mailing list? Contact host Dan Stuby ’07, associate director of young alumni relations, at 1-877-JMU-ALUM or text a message to 217-620-5387.

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.