I am excited to be chosen as executive director of the MSU Alumni Office. This is an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to building on the strength of the alumni office and the great work of the staff. Highlights from the past year include the Day of Giving (or Give Green Day) surpassing all the goals established for the day, with revenue secured increasing by 35% and $788,725 raised, and increasing the donor goal 17%, ending with 4,167 gifts and 725 new donors to MSU. Thank you to each of you who supported this worthwhile priority.
The 2019 Grandparents University program took place June 25-27 on the campus. In total, 1,242 guests attended the program and stayed in Holmes Hall and Akers Hall. This continues to be a signature program at MSU in which grandparents and grandkids 8-12 years old experience MSU together, creating lasting family memories. Alumni University hosted 178 attendees May 30-31, bringing participants together for a two-day educational experience on campus. The Sparty Mascot Program, the nation’s premier collegiate mascot program, had a phenomenal year, with Sparty appearing at close to 800 events.
In this role, I am excited to implement our new strategic plan and build on our mission to advance MSU by building pride and fostering meaningful engagement of Spartans through connection, service and investment. Our office is dedicated to inspiring and empowering Spartans to engage in lifelong relationships with MSU and each other. It is my goal to work with campus partners, the International Alumni Board and our regional clubs to engage as many alumni as possible in meaningful ways, while supporting the university’s priorities.
— Nick McLaren, ’99
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MSU ALUMNI OFFICE
MSU Alumni Office
MISSION
The MSU Alumni Office advances Michigan State University by building pride and strategically fostering meaningful engagement of Spartans through connection, service and investment.
VISION
The MSU Alumni Office strives to inspire and empower Spartans to engage in lifelong relationships with Michigan State University and each other.
VALUES
Integrity
We keep our promises. Our reputation rests on honesty, fairness and treating everyone with respect.
Collaboration
We work together to achieve our goals through transparency, trust and positive mutual regard.
Inclusion
We respect and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all MSU alumni and honor diverse traditions, heritages, experiences and individuals.
Innovation
We are strategic-minded and solutions-oriented in implementing new ideas to achieve exceptional results and advance MSUA.