Alumni & Friends Volunteer Newsletter

The Office of Alumni Engagement sends a quarterly e-newsletter to our alumni and friends who have indicated interest in volunteering to help the SNHU Community.

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September 2020

Welcome from guest blogger Ashlee Lindsey ’18

Flashback to this past February when it was Pink Day at SNHU. I came home from graduate school in Rhode Island to attend the basketball games and support the fight to end breast cancer. It felt great to be back, see some of my mentors and friends, and physically be with the SNHU community.

I knew I had a job search process upon me as I was set to graduate in May with a master’s degree, and I had hopes of pursuing a career in Alumni Engagement. Little did I know that in just five months since Pink Day, I would be returning (remotely) to SNHU as an Engagement Operations Coordinator within the Alumni Engagement team! So now I get to do what I am passionate about every single day at a place that has helped me grow so much.

Luckily, the connections I made through my on-campus jobs, the Student Government Association (S.G.A.), Coordinators of Activities and Programming Events (C.A.P.E.) and more, gave me some comfort when returning “home” as a staff member. The transition has been welcoming since I had already returned several times since graduating to volunteer for Homecoming, sit on a panel, participate in Global Days of Service, and attend other various events. I truly love volunteering and giving back when I can, just like this month’s Volunteer Spotlight honoree – Hassan Barzani ’17G.

Now that this year is more than halfway over, I cannot help but think about what the rest of year has to offer. September 12, also known as Founders Day, marks 88 years of our institution’s existence. I invite you to join in on the fun September 12-18. Additionally, I'm looking forward to experiencing our first-ever completely virtual Homecoming in October. Keep an eye out for updates on what HoCo 2020 will look like, and how you can get involved!

We value your interest in staying connected with SNHU! Every hour spent volunteering, every update to your alumni profile, every gift, etc., truly makes a difference for the current students discovering what Penmen Pride means to them.

Well Wishes,
Ashlee Lindsey ’18
Engagement Operations Coordinator, Alumni Engagement
Southern New Hampshire University

Global Days of Service 2020: Reimagined
We are grateful for the volunteers who raised their hand to lead or participate in a project. We invite you to participate, as you can, now through Homecoming in a Global Days of Service DIY project.

From making masks to donating blood, however you choose to give back, click here to share your GDS story. Stay up-to-date on all things Global Days by joining the event of Facebook, and add your photos to the 2020 GDS Google album.

Homecoming - Volunteer Your Ideas! (October 14 – 25, 2020)
We are excited to bring HoCo to more members of the SNHU community around the globe with a fully virtual experience this year. We would love to hear your ideas on possible ways to safely connect with your fellow volunteers. Let us know your suggestions!

Volunteer as a Virtual Mock Interviewer:
Thurs, 11/05/20 (9 am - 5 pm ET)
Tues, 11/10/20 (9 am - 5 pm ET)
Thurs, 11/12/20 (1 pm - 7 pm ET)

While this has historically been a place-based opportunity, the program will happen in a virtual setting this November allowing volunteers outside of the Manchester, NH area to participate.

Each interview will be scheduled for one hour to provide time for introductions, a 30 minute interview, and time to share valuable feedback with the student that will help them grow and develop as an interviewee. Volunteers will be asked to sign up to assist for a two hour time block.

For more information and to register, click here. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email Sara Telfer.


September Volunteer Spotlight Honoree: Hassan K. Barzani '17G
Hassan is a SNHUperstar volunteer! He exudes passion for the University, our students, and the community with every possible opportunity. After being the first in his family to graduate with a master's degree he has been paying-it-forward to the SNHU community to show how grateful he is for all that was done for him when he was a student. Learn more about why he loves volunteering and considers SNHU to be his second family.

Update Your Volunteer Interests
Did you know you can add or change your volunteer interests at any time? Tell us what types of activities you're passionate about by visiting alumni.snhu.edu/get-involved.

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
—Anne Frank