The Bryant University Student Alumni Association is involved with numerous events throughout the school year. Our programs range from community service projects, fundraisers, special alumni, and social events. Below is a list of what we the Student Alumni Association are all about.
Freshman Balloon Bouquets
Welcome balloon bouquets delivered to incoming students on moving-in weekend with an encouraging message from Mom and Dad. (September)
SANS 2007
Convocation Guides
Members of the SAA gather new students and lead the procession for the start of the academic year; SAA members also act as ushers at the event. Freshmen receive hats from our members which promote a positive welcome to students and builds awareness of our organization. (September)
Student Alumni Networking Series
Alumni are invited back to campus for a tour, and to shadow student hosts to their classes and speak about their career experiences. SAA Students are the only ones that are asked to host the alumni while they are on campus; this is a great networking opportunity. (November and April)
Final Exam Survival Kits
Containers/Bags full of stress busters, snacks, and useful items such as computer disks sent to students during exams with an encouraging message from their parents. (Marketed to parents in November and April)
Festival of Lights 2006
Festival of Lights
SAA sponsors this annual multi-denominational program, celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, and Dawali. This event is the largest community event here at Bryant. Elements include readings from various clergy, sing-a-long to holiday music from various countries and religions, a candle-lighting ceremony in the Rotunda followed by the lighting of the campus Christmas tree and Menorah. Once everyone comes together as a community we witnesses the lighting of the campus tree by the President of the University. Following the ceremony participants gather for hot cocoa, holiday cookies and caroling in the Bryant Center. The SAA works with the campus community with the donation of the Campus Tree each year. (December)
April Showers Raffle
A fundraiser which takes upon a spring theme, featuring the Bryant University Alumni Umbrellas filled with gifts donated by local merchants and raffled within the community. (April)
Senior Class Flag
Each year selected senior members of SAA design a flag for the graduating class, and display the flag at the commencement procession. This flag is shown every year during the Alumni Reunion Weekend.
2006 ASAP District 1 Conference
Regional and National Conferences
The Bryant SAA is a member of a national organization called the Association of Student Advancing Programs (ASAP). Each year, ASAP holds regional and national conferences where select members of the Bryant SAA attend educational sessions and network with other members of Student Alumni Associations from across the country. Last year, the Bryant SAA hosted the 2006 ASAP District 1 Conference held on campus. We also attended the national conference in San Antonio, TX. (March and July/August)