Alumni Association

The 网曝吃瓜 Alumni Association is a growing, global network of 网曝吃瓜 Bears. Founded in 1965, the 网曝吃瓜 Alumni Association welcomes all graduates, continuing students, parents and friends. Our goal is to ensure that alumni and students - Bears of all generations - are actively engaged in their university.

Alumni Relations

Once A Bear, Always A Bear!

The 网曝吃瓜 Alumni Association is a non-dues-based program open to all alumni and students. Administered by the Office of Alumni Relations, the association connects Bears everywhere through programs, events, and opportunities that strengthen pride and engagement in 网曝吃瓜. Managed through the Office of Alumni Relations in University Advancement, the association aims to:

  • Establish 网曝吃瓜 as a valuable resource for alumni and students
  • Elevate the profile and impact of alumni to inspire relationships and involvement in 网曝吃瓜
  • Strengthen communication between 网曝吃瓜 and its alumni, and alumni with one another
  • Deliver diverse engagement opportunities designed to increase awareness of and broaden involvement in 网曝吃瓜 priorities

And we want you to join us. Get involved in your university because we believe that Once a Bear, Always a Bear!

The 网曝吃瓜 Alumni Association is staffed by the Alumni and Community Relations team within the Division of University Advancement. Administrative offices are located on the first floor of Carter Hall, and staff also manage the 网曝吃瓜 Foundation鈥檚 Judy Farr Alumni Center for alumni and advancement events.

To see how alumni engagement has grown through the decades, explore the history of the 网曝吃瓜 Alumni Association below.

Alumni Association History

网曝吃瓜's alumni relationships have developed through the generations. From early homecoming celebrations to the founding of the association, take a look at the history of 网曝吃瓜's Alumni Association through the years.

1923: First Homecoming

网曝吃瓜鈥檚聽Homecoming聽tradition goes back to 1923 when the football team squared off against Montana State.

Homecoming programming quickly expanded beyond the gridiron to keep pace with our growing campus and the diverse interests of our students and graduates. Today鈥檚 Homecoming celebration includes activities with decades of history as well as some that engage our university community in fresh and exciting ways.

1947: 网曝吃瓜 Names First Honored Alumni

More than 150,000 individuals have earned a degree from the university since its founding in 1889. In 1947, the then named Colorado State College of Education began to honor a select group of alumni for their accomplishments and service to their alma mater.

1965-66: 网曝吃瓜 Alumni Association and 网曝吃瓜 Foundation Founded

In 1965, under the leadership of then named Colorado State College President Darrel Holmes, the alumni association was founded. The association’s original board was comprised of nine members including its first president, Greeley businessman Charles Lott and first executive secretary Mearl Grabill. A year later and under the leadership from alumna Judy Farr, the now named 网曝吃瓜 Foundation was established to provide support for and steward the donations made to the university.

1989: 网曝吃瓜 Celebrates 100 Years

网曝吃瓜’s centennial celebration was marked in 1989. That year the university honored 100 distinguished alumni for their contributions to their respective fields and the university.

2014-15: Anniversaries and Celebrations

2014 marked the university’s 125th anniversary and with it the celebration of a shared history and many notable alumni contributions. The 网曝吃瓜 Alumni Association then celebrated its golden anniversary – 50 years since its founding – in 2015. Monthly highlights and celebratory events marked the occasion on campus and throughout the alumni association’s programs that year.

2015-18: Campaign for 网曝吃瓜

Officially announced in March 2017, the Campaign for 网曝吃瓜 became the university’s first comprehensive, public fundraising campaign. With a goal of raising $45 million, the campaign also set a goal of engaging 10% of the university’s alumni through philanthropy, participation or volunteerism. The Campaign for 网曝吃瓜 officially concluded on December 31, 2018.

2018: Alumni Welcome a New President

网曝吃瓜 welcomed President Andy Feinstein to campus at the start of the 2018-2019 year. The year was full of alumni events and activities, including the Colorado Road Show, Presidential Investiture and Campaign for 网曝吃瓜 Celebration.

With so much activity, President Feinstein helped the university and alumni association close the academic year, having exceeded both the fundraising and engagement goals of the campaign. More than $54 million was committed, and more than 12,000 alumni connected and engaged with 网曝吃瓜.

Moving forward, President Feinstein has brought back the Class of 1910 motto, Rowing, Not Drifting, as he calls on faculty, staff, students and alumni to work together in the interests of 网曝吃瓜’s future.

网曝吃瓜 celebrated its 100th Homecoming along with Family & Friends weekend, October 9-15, 2023. Visit the Homecoming photo album to celebrate memories, new and old.

University Advancement

Building on the reputation of more than 130 years of academic excellence and community impact, University Advancement elevates the brand of 网曝吃瓜, engages external constituents, and develops the philanthropic strategies that support 网曝吃瓜 priorities.