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20 Ways to Help

20 Ways Alumni Can Help Recruit the Next Great Scots

Compiled by the Admissions Committee of the Alumni Board 

  1. Refer a student!

  2. Wear Alma clothes to high school sporting and performing arts events.

  3. Bring students to visit campus (your kids, other relatives, students, friends’ kids, etc.).

  4. Use Alma gear for fun (lanyards, water bottles, blankets, umbrellas).

  5. Use Alma gear at work (pens, folders and notepads).

  6. Have at least one Alma sticker on your car.

  7. Prepare YOUR Alma College spiel and be prepared to use it.

  8. Go to your church youth group and offer to talk about Alma.

  9. Volunteer for activities involving teens (and ask about their college plans).

  10. Participate in campus events.

  11. Get involved in service learning opportunities through Alma – then share your pictures and stories afterwards with your friends, family and church.

  12. Check the Alma website regularly to stay aware of opportunities and changes.

  13. Identify alums that are coaches, teachers and counselors and encourage them to display Alma items as well as encouraging students to check it out.

  14. Stay connected to departmental events and get involved in their activities and research.

  15. Mention Alma College in your bio.

  16. Schedule your own visit to reacquaint yourself with Alma.

  17. Get involved in high school career fairs/events and mention how Alma prepared you.

  18. Donate to Alma College to help improve current student experiences and national rankings.

  19. Fly an Alma College flag.

  20. Acknowledge Alma attire whenever you see it – continue sharing the love of Alma! 

 

In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in Kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, student pipers and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.

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Corinna Kizer

Corinna Kizer
Graduation: 2008
Major: Biology
From: Webster, New York
Interests: Singing, Percussion

Alma’s students work closely with faculty. The resulting partnership leads to co-authored publications, intellectual development and amazing opportunities. While faculty are fueled by the students’ curiosity, energy and ambition, the students are engaged by the faculty’s passion, attention and knowledge.

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