{"id":35187,"date":"2023-06-14T15:38:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T19:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmst.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=35187"},"modified":"2023-06-14T15:38:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T19:38:30","slug":"alumni-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/home\/alumni-friends\/alumni-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-clear-to-light-grey-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full framedOrangeShadow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/IMG_1702.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/IMG_1702.jpg 707w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/IMG_1702-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gray2-background-color has-gray-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smokey-x-color has-text-color\">Show Our Students the Volunteer Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead has-smokey-color has-text-color\">Our alumni continue to make the School of Communication Studies stand out. Through their excellence in professional work, to their embodiment of the Volunteer spirit, we know we can count on our alumni to always light the way for the next generation of students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/give.utk.edu\/campaigns\/42950\/donations\/new?designation=speechcommunicationscommunicationstudiesenrichmentfund&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Give to Communication Studies <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved with the School of Communication Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">While you may have graduated and moved on, we still want to stay in touch with you and connect you with the next generation of Communication Studies students. Please fill out the form below if you&#8217;re interested in any of the many ways you can show your Volunteer spirit by engaging with the school and our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/alumni-friends\/engagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Engaged Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/alumni.utk.edu\/s\/1341\/utk\/19\/cn\/notes.aspx?sid=1341&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=12784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit a Vol Note<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCardContainer has-clear-to-orange-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Alumni can host a student visit to their business or organization, or even assist in coordinating a student trip to their city or region. These trips expose students to the work professionals and alumni, such as you, are doing out in the real world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/alumni-friends\/engagement\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Let us know you&#8217;re willing to host<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">We\u2019re always looking for ways to introduce students to alumni, or for alumni to network with each other. We organize various social and career development events where alumni can meet with students. Alumni can also volunteer to be professional mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/alumni-friends\/engagement\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Sign up for networking opportunities <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">While alumni can always donate to our enrichment fund, there are many other ways you can provide financial support for students and faculty. These include establishing endowments and scholarships or funding student trips or equipment purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/give.utk.edu\/campaigns\/42950\/donations\/new?designation=speechcommunicationscommunicationstudiesenrichmentfund&amp;\" class=\"ek-link\">Give to Communication Studies today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center mn-3\" style=\"min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobileWrap-col-5050 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It&#8217;s so important as an alumni to not only give back monetarily but also of your time, experience and advice. In a world where things are ever changing, having alumni involved with students prior to graduations so important for the reality of what their next chapter might look like for them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smokey-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Alexanderia Honeycutt <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-n4\"><em><em>Owner, Honeycutt Strategies<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/IMG_5825.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35390\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/IMG_5825.jpg 427w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/IMG_5825-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3  chancellorFeaturePost  wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Show Our Students the Volunteer Way Our alumni continue to make the School of Communication Studies stand out. 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