Alumni Benefits and Volunteer Opportunties
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After graduation, your relationship with Drury changes from student to alumnus. You are part of a proud community, joining thousands around the world who have used their time at Drury as a foundation for lifelong success. We value your experience and insight and hope you will stay in contact with us, making us aware of your personal and professional accomplishments.
The Donald G. and Ruth D. Martin Alumni Center is always open to you. The first-ever home for alumni on campus, the Alumni Center features party space, reception areas, a library of Drury yearbooks and memorabilia, and the offices of development and alumni relations. You are welcome to take advantage of the comfortable lounge areas, wireless internet and complimentary beverages. The Alumni Center is located at the corner of Benton Avenue and Webster and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As an alumnus of Drury, we hope you will take advantage of some of these benefits …
Alumni Association
All graduates of Drury are automatically members of the Alumni Association. You can meet friends and network at alumni events. Your involvement in Association events and volunteer opportunities show current students that the Drury community extends beyond their campus experience.
Drury Magazine
All alumni receive a free subscription to the annual Drury Magazine, featuring alumni profiles, class notes, news from departments, and general university news.
Career Center
The Career Center offers guidance, including:
1. Self-assessment programs (minimal fee for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory)
2. Cover letter and resume advice
3. Networking assistance
4. Online job sources
5. Employer referrals
6. Individualized consultations
You can contact them by phone at (417) 873-7284.
Scholarships
The Alumni Children's Scholarship provides for families continuing the Drury legacy. Students who have been accepted to the freshman class and who have at least one parent who is a Drury alumnus will be awarded $500 per year towards tuition. This scholarship is renewable contingent upon academic performance. For a complete list of guidelines and to apply for the scholarship, contact the admission office by phone at (417) 873-7205 (toll-free 1-800-922-2274) or visit them online at www.drury.edu/admission.
Travel
Take your Drury education on the road! Join fellow alumni on Drury-sponsored trips in the United States and overseas.
Volunteer
There are many ways you can serve Drury on a volunteer basis:
1. Alumni Association Council – Guide the decisions and future of the Alumni Association.
2. Regional Alumni Coordinator – Help plan alumni events in your area.
3. Alumni Connections Program – Offer internships and mentor current students who are considering careers in your field.
4.Alumnet Career Network – Give insight on your career and offer referrals to alumni looking for employment.
5. Class Agent – Assist the Office of Development and Alumni Relations with fundraising, communicating the vision for Drury to your classmates.
6.Class Reunion and Homecoming Committees – Assist with the planning and implementation of your favorite events.
To volunteer with any of these programs, contact the Alumni Center.
Shopping
All Drury alumni receive a 10% discount when purchasing items online at http://shop.drury.edu.
Technology
Take advantage of the latest technology, compliments of Drury:
1. Drury E-mail Forwarding – Establish an alumni.drury.edu e-mail address that will automatically forward all mail to your real e-mail address. With this service you can change e-mail service providers as often as you like and always keep the same e-mail address.
2. Online Community – Use the alumni search function, event registration, newsletters, message boards, picture albums and online giving to The Drury Fund.
3. Computer labs – Continue to use the computer labs in Springfield Hall and Olin Library. Login and password available from the Alumni Center.
Library
Conduct research at the Olin Library. Check out books from Drury’s collection using your alumni ID card. Within the library, use magazines, journals, newspapers, reference resources, and print or electronic indexing and abstracting tools. Reserve rooms at the discretion of the librarians by calling (417) 873-7337.
Rentals
Enjoy reduced pricing on rentals of Stone Chapel, Historic Washington Avenue Baptist Church, and other spaces on campus. For pricing and availability, call (417) 873-7200. Reserve rooms at The Parsonage guesthouse. The rate is $55 per night. Call (417) 873-7545 to make a reservation.
Audit Classes
Audit one undergraduate course per semester, or summer session, at no cost. This service is offered on a space-available basis to alumni who earned a bachelor’s degree at Drury. For more information contact the registrar’s office at (417) 873-7211.
For those interested in continuing their education, read information about online courses here!
Definitions
Drury affords alumni status to anyone who completes 30 credit hours.
Alumnus – one graduate of an institution, either male or neutral
Alumna – one female graduate
Alumni – a group of graduates, either male or neutral
Alumnae – a group of female graduates
Stay in touch!
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Donald G. and Ruth D. Martin Alumni Center
Drury University
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
Local Phone: (417) 873-7217
Toll-free Phone: 1-888-353-7879
Fax: (417) 873-7842
E-mail: alumni@drury.edu
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