…but not sure what kind of event you would like to host? We can help!
Below are a few ideas from the Office of Alumni Engagement Team.
Regional Event Host
The Office of Alumni Engagement travels all over the United States to bring together Hornets in your city. We are looking for fresh, fun ideas for our future Regional Alumni Events. We are interested in anything including an architectural tour of your city, a speaking panel event featuring local alumni, a baseball game, or even a relaxed event in your home. These will be Kalamazoo College sponsored events that are spearheaded by you, and organized by the Office of Alumni Engagement. Regional events are open to alumni, parents of K students, professors, friends of K, and on certain occasions, President Jorge G. Gonzalez and Suzie (Martin) Gonzalez ’83 will attend. Please see our calendar of events to see if a Regional Event is coming to a city near you! If no location is listed, we are still looking for a venue or host. Please view our Regional Event Host Information for more details.
Regional Event Host Information
Are you interested in hosting a Kalamazoo College Regional Alumni Event? Do you have an amazing space you would like to share? Hosting an event can mean different things to different people. See the guide below and decide what works for you.
- “I have a space I think would work great for hosting a group but I will need assistance with the coordination of the event and will not be contributing to the
event financially.”
The Alumni Engagement team is always looking for fun and unique spaces to hold our regional events. This could be your home, a large office space, restaurant or any other type of venue you think would work in your area. You will be connected with our Alumni Event Specialist who will work with you to make sure the space is a good fit and plan food, beverage and any other necessary event support. The Office of Alumni Engagement will also promote the event and collect registrations and keep you updated on the guest count.
- “I have a space that would work and I can support the cost of food, beverage and other event needs but I would like to leave the planning process up to the College.”
The Alumni Event Specialist will coordinate the details of the event including food, beverage and other event details. The Office of Alumni Engagement will also promote the event and collect registrations and keep you updated on the guest count.
- “I’ve got this! I have a space, I will financially support the event including all food and beverage and plan the event details.”
Great! You can send all of the details to our Alumni Event Specialist who can help you with any questions you may have along the way. They will offer advice based on what has worked well at this style of event in the past and help to guide you through the planning process if you need. The Office of Alumni Engagement will promote the event and collect
registrations and keep you updated on guest count.
- “I do not have a space but I would like to financially support a regional alumni event.”
If you would like to cover the cost of the event, the Alumni Event Specialist will plan all details of the event. Recommendations of venues in the area are always appreciated. Thank you for considering hosting a Kalamazoo Regional Alumni Event.
Thank you for considering hosting a Kalamazoo Regional Alumni Event. For more information regarding hosting an event please reach out to:
Kayleigh Morris, Alumni Event Specialist
Kayleigh.Morris@kzoo.edu
269.337.7283
REGIONAL EVENT HOSTS
The Office of Alumni Engagement
Hornet Happy Hour Host
We are getting ready to re-launch our Hornet Happy Hours soon and we are looking for new hosts! Hornet Happy Hours provide an opportunity for alumni who are living or visiting a city to network with other Kalamazoo College alumni in an informal setting.
If you are interested in being a Hornet Happy Hour Host, please fill out the Hornet Host Event Form and select Hornet Happy Hour.
K Talks
Are you an expert in your field? Do you have a favorite K professor in your area? Do you have an educational opportunity you would like to share with fellow K alumni? We can help you promote and organize your event through our K Talk speaker series. We’ve had successful speaking engagements in-person and virtually featuring current professors, retired professors and alumni that highlight their passions and specialties.
If you are interested in hosting a K Talk, please fill out the Hornet Host Event Form and select K Talk.
Build Your Hive Dinner Party
Build Your Hive Dinner Parties are an excellent opportunity to come together with fellow K alumni in your area…with a twist! K alumni at your party MUST be a new connection to you. The Office of Alumni Engagement will help you connect with 8 alumni, professors, students and friends of K in your area that share a mutual passion for K.
- What type of event is it? These events could be a formal dinner at your favorite restaurant or a meal in your home.
- Pick a theme! Having a theme to your event is a great opportunity to create a relaxed setting for meeting your fellow alumni, students, professors, etc.
If you are interested in hosting a Build Your Hive Dinner Party, please fill out the Hornet Host Event Form and select Build Your Hive Dinner Party. View a past Build Your Hive Dinner Party held in Detroit.
K Restaurant Club
Do you have a new restaurant opening in town that you want to check out? Are you an aficionado of the finest pastas and want to share your knowledge? Is there a special dinner happening at your local brewery? Or maybe you have a friend who runs the hottest spot in town! Use your passion for food and love of K to form a K Restaurant Club in your city!
This is a great option to get together with your fellow alumni. It is easy to set-up and gives you the opportunity to host an event without having to create one from scratch. We will help you market the event and get the word out.
If you are interested in being a K Restaurant Club host, please fill out the Hornet Host Event Form and select K Restaurant Club. View a past K Restaurant Club event held in Washington D.C.
Alumni Outings, Excursions, Sporting Events, Potlucks and More!
Are you passionate about kayaking? Do you have an interest in botany? Would you like to organize a group of volunteers to serve at your local food bank? We can support you as you plan an outing, excursion, potluck, or even a group gathering at a sporting event. Let us help you market your event to local K alumni in your area and create fun and new connections!
If you are interested in hosting an alumni outing, excursion, sporting event, or potluck, please fill out the Hornet Host Event Form and select Alumni Outing and Excursion, Sporting Event, or Potlucks/Picnics. View a past Alumni Outing held in Washington D.C.