Springfield College Hosts an Evening of Alumni and Student Career Networking

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 12:00

By: Damon Markiewicz and Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91

Springfield College hosted an opportunity for its students to connect with accomplished alumni during the "Evening of Alumni and Student Career Networking" event celebrated on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in the Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room, located inside the Flynn Campus Union. The night was sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Association.

The event is designed to help students develop and refine their networking skills, while establishing valuable connections with experienced alumni. As students embark on their professional journeys, they will benefit from the wisdom and insights of accomplished Springfield College graduates. This program is open to students of all levels and disciplines, including traditional first years, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

"Our annual Evening of Alumni and Student Career Networking is an incredible opportunity for Springfield College students to meet and talk with alumni from a variety of career fields in a very comfortable setting," described Associate Director of Alumni Relations Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91. "There is nothing like the in person to person connections when growing your professional network, both for alumni and students. This year, we had several young alumni attend, who participated in this event as students, which is so meaningful to witness the growth from students into outstanding and accomplished professionals. A sincere thank you to the more than 100 alumni and students who attended."

One unique feature of this event is the structured networking format. Upon arrival, students are assigned to tables alongside alumni, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations. This approach helps create a welcoming atmosphere, making it easy for students to approach and learn from alumni in various fields.

"For the past 10-plus years, alumni from a variety of career fields have joined us for an evening of networking where current undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to connect and learn from professionals who have a vested interest in their success," explained Springfield College Director of Alumni Relations Deleney Magoffin '05, G'11. "The experiences of our alumni align well with our students' career aspirations, which has resulted in many success stories over the years including internship and job placements. We are always excited to welcome back alums from a variety of organizations, and it's rewarding to hear success stories from both alumni and current students."

If you are interested in attending this event in the future, please email Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91, Associate Director, Alumni Relations at mcrawford@springfieldcollege.edu .

Alumni Testimonials:

"What a terrific night it was! It's always great coming back to SC and meeting current students to hear what great things they are doing. Thank you for always making it a great experience for everyone."

Jennifer Miller-McEachern '93, Student Athlete Development Senior Manager for Academic Services and Career Development, Brown University

"A great night back on campus seeing old friends, making new ones and meeting the next generation of SC graduates ready to take on the world and have an impact! Thank you for hosting Springfield College Alumni Relations and to my Table #8 alum mates Marisa Woitkoski '18, DPT '21, and double alum mate (SC & XHS) Greg Woods '16, G'17."

Thomas "Teg" Cosgriff '91, VP of Athletics, Education & Leadership Academy, The Mental Game Academy

"Had a blast at Springfield College with fellow alumni sharing our wisdom and experience with current students. Always love visiting my Alma Mater!"

Alison Donnelly, '15, G'20, Financial Advisor, Paladin Wealth Partners

"What a fantastic program. I already have had two students reach out and take me up on my offer to connect them with other SC alumni. Great work everyone."

Joe Long '95, G'97, VP for Institutional Advancement, American International College

"It was such a great night. I had great conversations with multiple students from the Business Department. I am glad I came!"

Tuere Williams '21, Audit Associate, KPMG

Student Testimonials:

"Another successful alumni networking event at Springfield College. Thank you for allowing me the wonderful opportunities to connect with alumni from different professional backgrounds."

Tien Nguyen '24, G'26, Health Science/Physician Assistant

"Thank you to the Alumni Relations staff for hosting such an amazing event. We had a blast getting to meet so many Springfield College alums while getting to express our future endeavors and hearing about their past experiences on Alden Street and in their careers."

Katie Kingsley '24, Sport Management

"The "Evening of Alumni & Student Career Networking" was an excellent opportunity to meet and network with current students and alumni. Thank you for organizing this fantastic event at Springfield College, providing excellent opportunities for me and my peers to connect with amazing professionals from diverse backgrounds like Adam Lapointe '13 and Marissa Moquin '19, DPT '21."

Cheuk Ki "Kay" Shen '25, Applied Exercise Science

"The Alumni & Student Networking Event was very beneficial to me in the way that I got to make some new connections with some amazing people who truly feel as passionate as I do about Springfield College. I really liked the setup of the event because I had the opportunity to meet Alumni from different professional fields and hear their perspectives and tips when it came to networking. Overall the event was a success for me because I made a connection with someone who works for the organization of my dream job. If it wasn’t for this event and opportunity to meet SC alumni, I wouldn’t have been able to make this connection and build my network.“

Alexis Castro G'25, Athletic Leadership