Staying Connected
Reflecting diverse interests and backgrounds, our alumni chapters and affinity groups—people connected by a common interest or goal—help to strengthen FDU, while providing personal and professional networking opportunities for members. Each chapter or group is led by alumni volunteers with support and guidance from the Office of Alumni Relations.
Interested in joining an affinity group?
Try one of these options:
- E-mail the Office of Alumni Relations
- Call us at (201) 692-7106
- Attend a future alumni event and start connecting
Alumni Career Professionals Chapter
Our mission is to empower and support alumni in their ongoing professional growth and success by providing a dynamic network, valuable resources, and meaningful connections. We strive to foster a community that inspires collaboration, learning, and advancement, enabling our members to achieve their career goals and make a positive impact in their respective fields.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
President: Nicholas Devine,
Board of Governor Liaison: Patrick Maguire, BA’81
E-mail the Alumni Career Professionals Alumni Chapter
Black Alumni Chapter
The BAC implements a mentorship program and plans events to strengthen relationships and communication with Black FDU students while building a collaborative professional alumni network. The chapter seeks to support the University in its ongoing effort to improve diversity, inclusion, and racial sensitivity for Black and Caribbean students.
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Hospitality & Tourism Alumni Chapter
The chapter creates a network and forum with opportunities for continued professional development, socialization and networking, keeping alumni connected to the University, each other, students and the school. Programming is focused on serving alumni from the International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management and any alumni currently working in those industries, regardless of their degree.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
President: Agnieszka (Agnes) Zaranki, BS'05, MS'05
Immediate Past Co-Presidents: Joe Cozza, BS'74 | James Earley, BS'85
Director of Events: Erin Cotterell, BA'19
Director of Membership: Joshua Germain, BS'21
Director of Marketing: CJ Milano, BS'22, MBA'23
Board of Governor Liaison: Eleanor Davidson, BA'17
E-mail the Hospitality and Tourism Alumni Chapter
LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter
The FDU LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter promotes a non-judgmental club that supports and empowers a multi-cultural community, a safe network, and resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people who share a vision of social equality, education, mentorship and volunteerism.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
President: John Sailer, BA’86
Board of Governor Liaison: Patrick Maguire, BA’81
E-mail the LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter
Rutherford Campus Alumni Chapter
Remember those late nights at the Park Tavern? Then you must be a Rutherford grad! The place where it all began for FDU...the Rutherford Campus. FDU's original campus occupies a special place in the life of the University and among its alumni. The Rutherford Campus Alumni Chapter focusses on maintaining the bonds and friendships that were formed at Rutherford through an annual alumni reunion, typically held each Spring semester.
To learn more about this Chapter:
E-mail the Office of Alumni Relations
Vancouver Alumni Chapter
The Vancouver Alumni Chapter pools together the resources of undergraduate and graduate alumni from the Vancouver Campus to support current students and other alumni. The chapter is focused on establishing and developing mentorship programs between alumni and students; supporting student scholarships; connecting alumni, regardless of their geography through on- and off-campus events and projects; and building a professional network for alumni.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Board of Governor Liaison: Eleanor Davidson, BA'17
E-mail the Vancouver Alumni Chapter
Veterans Alumni Chapter
The chapter allows veteran alumni the opportunity to get together, meet other veteran alumni, network, rekindle old friendships and, most importantly, find ways to mentor young veterans completing their education at FDU.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
President: First Sergeant Luis Layme, BA’17
FDU Liaison: Martha Papson Garcia, Director of Veterans Services for Outreach
E-mail the Veterans Alumni Chapter
Wroxton Alumni Advisory Council
Stay connected with Wroxton College, your classmates and your favorite Wroxton staff. Join us at an upcoming Wroxton event; volunteer with the Wroxton Advisory Committee or Class Ambassador Program; or join us on our annual Wroxton Summer Getaway trip to the Abbey. There are many opportunities for you to continue your Wroxton Experience long after your first visit; or get a taste of the Wroxton Experience if you missed out in college.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chair: Kenneth Malagiere, BA’05 Wroxton Fall 2023
Vice Chair: Amanda DeMarzo, BS/17, MBA’20, Pharm.D’20, Wroxton Spring 2016
Young Alumni Association
The Young Alumni Association (YAA) works to build and help maintain lifelong relationships among FDU alumni. The YAA is for all FDU alumni who have graduated in the past 15 years; age is not a factor. Young alumni can grow their networks, stay connected or reconnect with other alumni and friends; give back to the University and community; receive guidance on the transition from student to alumni life; share information; attend activities targeted to their needs and interests; and participate in career-development programming.
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