Alumni and Friends,
Happy New Year! In 2024, the Alumni Association hosted over 30 events that over 1,000
alumni attended. We hope to see even more alumni at events in 2025! To be sure you
receive event information along with Winthrop news, including the Winthrop Insider monthly alumni newsletter, the Winthrop Magazine and other communications from the university, submit your updated contact information
to the Alumni Association here. Also, follow the Alumni Association on Facebook and Instagram (@winthropalumni) for updates on alumni events, campus updates, throwback photos
and more university news!
If your New Year’s resolution is to become more engaged with your alma mater, there
are numerous opportunities for you!
Visit the Alumni Association upcoming events page for full details. Use one of the free digital Winthrop backgrounds for virtual events and wear your garnet and gold attire to show your Eagle pride for both in-person and virtual activities!
*All event times are Eastern unless otherwise noted.
I'm Ready Alumni to Student Mentor Program
Through April 2025
Registration is ongoing with multiple entry points throughout the program.
Winthrop Connect
I'm Ready is designed to create meaningful connections between our alumni and current students, offering a flexible approach to mentoring. With four micro-mentoring sessions - two in the fall and two in the spring - I'm Ready accommodates busy schedules while maximizing the mentorship experience. Each session is focused on specific, impactful topics such as career exploration, skill development, networking strategies, and personal growth, ensuring a well-rounded and rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees.
Click here for program details and how to get involved. Contact Leah Simmonds '23, alumni career program director, at simmondsl@winthrop.edu with questions.
Virtual Alumni Book Club
"Pets and the City" by Dr. Amy Attas
Jan. 3-March 7
The current book for the Virtual Alumni Book Club is "Pets and the City" by Dr. Amy Attas. The book is filled with hilarious, jaw-dropping, and heartfelt stories from New York City’s premier “house-call veterinarian” that take you into the exclusive penthouses and 4-star hotel rooms of the wealthiest New Yorkers and show that, when it comes to their pets, they are just as neurotic as any of us. The reading period is Jan. 3-March 7. Click here to read a summary and reviews for it. Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club by signing up at www.pbc.guru/winthrop.
Spring Ring Days
Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
DiGiorgio Campus Center Lobby
Show pride for your alma mater with Winthrop jewelry! If you are a degree-holding alumnus, a current student who has completed 54 credit hours, achieving Junior or Senior status, or a graduate student who has completed at least 18 credit hours at Winthrop, you can purchase the Official Winthrop Ring and other Winthrop jewelry. Our representatives from Jostens will be at the table to assist you with selecting a ring, finding your size, and placing your order. The Student Alumni Council will help you register for the Spring Ring Ceremony!
Spring Career Fair
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center
Alumni are invited to attend the Spring Career Fair, hosted by the Center for Career Development and Internships and sponsored by York County Natural Gas Authority. Students and alumni will have the opportunity to network with 75+ local, regional and national organizations and learn about internship and full-time employment opportunities. Free professional headshots will be available for all attendees. For more information and to register, click here.
Grad Finale
Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Bookstore Commons, DiGiorgio Campus Center
Grad Finale is your one stop shop for all things Commencement! The Student Alumni Council and Winthrop Alumni Association invite May graduates to the Winthrop Bookstore to receive information on graduation status, alumni benefits, class rings, announcements, and regalia. Campus departments include Annual Giving, Career Development and Internships, the Dacus Library, the Graduate School, Jostens, Oak Hall, Records and Registration, Student Financial Services, Technology Services, West Center, and the Winthrop Alumni Association. Please reach out to Maggie McPherson, student and young alumni program coordinator, at mcphersonm@winthrop.edu with any questions.
Kershaw County Alumni Luncheon
Saturday, March 1 | 11:30 a.m.
Springdale Hall
Camden, SC
The annual Kershaw County Alumni Luncheon will be hosted on Saturday, March 1, at Springdale Hall. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with networking, which includes beer, wine, tea and coffee, followed by a buffet lunch at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Sebastian van Delden, provost of Winthrop, will serve as the guest speaker and provide updates from campus. The cost is $35 per person to attend. Business attire. Parking is available onsite. Please note that there is a 100-person capacity at Springdale Hall, so registration is limited. Registration closes on Friday, Feb. 21. Register here
Winthrop Ever Stand,
Lori Tuttle
Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion Giving