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Students listen and learn from a
UTSA Alumni Birdfeeders dinner host.

 

 

Calling all Birdfeeders!

 
 

UTSA Alumni host 4-6 casual dinners in their homes during the academic year where the focus is on the student. This award-winning program brings together UTSA students and alumni volunteers who share the same career interest or similar academic field of study. The alumni host can offer the advice and direction that is most helpful to the student, and the student learns about career paths and job qualifications and how to network.
Students develop life-long career connections and friendships with UTSA alumni.

Alumni responsibilities:

  • Host dinner and discussion for 6-8 students.
  • Select dates when available.
  • Encourage students about academic experiences, student organization involvement, and career opportunities.
  • Suggestions for inexpensive and/or pre-made meals:
    • Taco Salads.
    • Lasagna and tossed salad.
    • Spaghetti and meatballs.
    • Build your own baked potatoes.
    • Beverage ideas: Water, iced tea.
    • Dessert:  After dinner coffee and dessert in the living room.

Student responsibilities:

  • RSVPs to the Alumni.
  • Arrives on time, participates, and leaves on time.
  • Asks appropriate and meaningful questions.
  • Follows up with thanks.

 Alumni Programs Staffing responsibilities:

  • Invite and inform students about the Birdfeeders event.
  • Educate students the art of rsvp, question & answers, and thank yous.
  • Pays a $25.00 stipend to alumni for partial meal coverage.
  • Assists with transportation to and from Alumni’ home.
  • Assists with the clean up in the kitchen during dessert.
  • Follow up with alumni and students on the experience and suggestions for improvement.

Contact The Alumni Association to learn more!

 

To Promote and Serve the University and Its Alumni

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