By LaVarn Gordon, Program Manager, Student and Alumni Affairs
Get excited for the most spirited time of the year. Virtual Homecoming! This year’s theme is “Come Together.”
The goal of Virtual Homecoming, as always, is to highlight the importance of coming together as a University community and to be engaged, stay informed, and celebrate our wins. This includes our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Virtual Homecoming week, October 16-20, is full of opportunities to engage with your peers and other members of the University community, become familiar with alumni benefits, network, win some swag, and have a lot of fun!
Be sure to RSVP and learn about all the great things we have planned. You can also follow our alumni social media channels to stay up to date on the latest happenings on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
2023 Virtual Homecoming Schedule
October 16: Kickoff Day
Celebrate the start of Virtual Homecoming on social media all day Monday by sharing your excitement for the week ahead. Don’t be afraid to get creative! Make sure to use the hashtags #AMUComeTogether or #APUComeTogether.
October 17: Honor Day
Tuesday is all about honoring ourselves and each other. Share any University awards or honors you have received on social media using the hashtags #AMUHonor or #APUHonor.
Also on Tuesday: We will be partnering with the APUS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Council to present the virtual event Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging: Get Engaged. The event will feature some of our student organizations that are involved in this important work and they will share how you can get involved. DEIB: Get Engaged will be held at 7 p.m. ET. Register today.
October 18: Alumni Day
Wednesday is all about celebrating being an alum! Share your student testimonials or shout out your school and program on social media using the hashtags #AMUAlum or #APUAlum.
Also, join us at 7 p.m. ET for a Virtual Game Night with the Alumni Advisory Council. You’ll have a chance to play games and connect with the Alumni Advisory Council to learn how you can stay engaged as an alum.
October 19: Diploma Day
Celebrate your degree completions, Commencement memories, and shout out your conferral years on social media, Thursday, using the hashtags #AMUDiploma or #APUDiploma.
At 2 p.m. ET, Alumni Affairs will partner with the Career Services team to host “From Campus to Career: Unleashing the Potential of Alumni Networking.” Listen in and take part in a great conversation featuring alumni panelists who will share their insights on the skill of networking as it pertains to supporting professional goals.
October 21: Spirit Day
On Friday, show your AMU Eagle or APU Volunteer pride on social media using the hashtags #AMUPride or #APUPride.
End the week by joining us for the 2023 Virtual Homecoming Hangout at 7 p.m. ET. It will be an evening of fun, games and prizes. We will also announce our Homecoming Royal winner and the top three Virtual 5K runners.
Other Ways to Engage During 2023 Virtual Homecoming
Diploma Frame Super Swag Pack Giveaway
Your participation in Virtual Homecoming could earn you an AMU and an APU diploma frame with a super-sized swag pack. The more you participate, the more you can enter to win. Two lucky winners will be chosen the week after Homecoming, Wednesday, October 25, on Facebook Live on the Alumni Affairs Facebook page.
Virtual Homecoming 5K
Let’s “Run for Wreaths” during our 2023 Virtual Homecoming Virtual 5K. We are running in support of Wreaths Across America. You can both run and donate wreaths—help us reach our goal of 241 wreaths.
With all this school spirit in the air, you wouldn’t want to miss out on all of the fun. Let’s celebrate and engage at Virtual Homecoming. See you there!
About Our Department: The AMU and APU Alumni Affairs Office is dedicated to sustaining lifelong relationships with university alumni by providing engaging opportunities to stay involved and connected. We work closely with a variety of stakeholders to strengthen the alumni experience and to offer a variety of benefits, services, activities, and events throughout the year.
As a team, the Alumni Affairs team works to build and sustain relationships with alumni along their personal and professional journeys. We actively look for ways to recognize and showcase alumni, telling their stories to motivate and encourage students in the pursuit of their goals.
If you are a member of the alumni community and are looking for ways to remain actively involved, please contact alumni@apus.edu and speak with a member of the team.
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