On Friday, April 25, the Kalamazoo College Senior Reception with Alumni brought together more than 60 students and nearly all members of the Alumni Association Engagement Board (AAEB) for connection, celebration, and reflection.

Held in the Light Fine Arts Lobby, this annual event offers graduating seniors a chance to engage in meaningful, informal conversations with alumni who span industries and decades but all share a common commitment to supporting future K grads.

Board member Milo R. Madole ’12 captured the spirit of the event well:

“The AAEB had a phenomenal time getting to chat with this year’s graduating class. The student attendees were highly engaging, accomplished, and well-rounded. Already, I know of a number of meaningful connections that arose from the event, and I am excited to hear what comes out of those connections in the years to come!”

The event included remarks from Michelle Fanroy ’88, whose words reminded attendees of the power of community, resilience, and the importance of staying connected— to each other and to Kalamazoo College.

Board member Jason Wright ’02 said “I thought the event was fantastic. As in years past, I always enjoy meeting the seniors as they embark on the next exciting adventure. I met one student debating whether to attend law school, and he then reached out and we had a zoom call to discuss law school and a legal career. I encourage all K students to reach out to alumni for advice and help in that same manner!”

The Center for Career and Professional Development extends our thanks to the AAEB, the Office of Alumni Engagement, all who attended to make this event a success.

Students who would like to follow up with alumni they met at the event can find AAEB bios and contact information here.