ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Hilbert’s approximately 8,200 alumni have assumed positions in virtually every career area and live throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. The many and varied accomplishments of Hilbert alumni are a measure of the College’s success in achieving its goal of career preparation.

The purpose of the Hilbert College Alumni Association is to “advance the interests of the College, to develop and foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the College and its alumni by providing educational opportunities, social programming and services and benefits to build ties and relationships among alumni and current students, to provide alumni input on College issues, and to link the College of today and tomorrow with its heritage of excellence, commitment and service.” The Alumni Association encourages alumni to support Hilbert College financially via its endowed scholarship, the annual fund and events.

Alumni participate in activities sponsored by the Alumni Association, including after-work gatherings and sporting events. The Alumni Association Board’s recently-formed committees provide opportunities for graduates to become involved in specific areas that are of most interest to them.

The Alumni and Events Engagement Committee works with Institutional Advancement and other Hilbert staff to plan and facilitate alumni events, including True Blue Reunion Weekend, athletic reunion games and tailgates, and networking/reconnecting happy hours or events.

The role of the Career Engagement/Mentor Committee is to create opportunities for alumni to network with current students and each other; identify and connect alumni interested in participating in networking events on campus; identify alumni interested in hosting Hilbert students at their workplace or on the campus (Lunch and Learn programs); identify alumni to act as speakers or to lead a panel discussion or presentation to students (by program.)

The Alumni and Admissions Partnership Committee helps identify out-of-town alumni interested in hosting Admissions staff and local prospective students; facilitates alumni presence at new student orientation sessions and open houses; enlists local alumni to participate in events at the beginning of the school year, including move-in.