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Welcome to the Birmingham-Southern Alumni Association
History of the BSC Alumni Association
The first alumni president was elected in 1892 at Southern University, which merged with Birmingham College in 1918. Dr. J.M. Malone, an alumnus and faculty member, was the first staff member given responsibility for the college’s male alumni, serving as Roster Secretary from 1922-1924. In 1933, BSC alumnae formed a sister organization to the predominately male Alumni Association. In 1938, the two groups merged to form what is now BSC Alumni Association. Information on the Association and its board of directors can be found on the college’s alumni web site.
Alumni Services for You
Alumni Chapters - Chapters are organized in more than 34 areas across the nation. Alumni volunteers oversee these chapters and activities. Contact the Alumni Office if you are interested in becoming involved in your local chapter.
Alumni Publications - 'Southern magazine is the official alumni/friend publication of Birmingham-Southern. Distributed quarterly, 'Southern includes information about the college and news about individual alumni, friends, and faculty. From the Hilltop will come to you monthly by e-mail. It is the college’s e-newsletter providing quick, concise information on the recent and upcoming campus events and announcements.
Campus E-Mail – As a graduate of the college, you may create an Alumnet email account. To do so, please visit http://www.bsc.edu/alumnet.
Car Decals – The Alumni Association provides a BSC car decal for each graduate of the college. The alumni decal replaces your student decal and identifies you as a member of the college community. To get an alumni decal for your car, contact the Alumni Office, which will ask for your name, class year, and current license tag number.
Library/Fitness Center – Alumni may use the resources of the College Library and the Striplin Fitness Center. Your alumni car decal number serves as your Alumni I.D. number for use of the Fitness Center.
Transcripts - Any alumnus or alumna of BSC may request a copy of his/her transcript. For information regarding a transcript request go to http://www.bsc.edu/Records/transcripts.htm.
Special Events for Alumni
Chapter Events – Chapter events occur throughout the year. Watch your mail for invitations and announcements in ’Southern magazine or From the Hilltop e-news.
Homecoming – All alumni are welcome to attend Homecoming, which is of particular interest to graduates who played a sport, participated in ‘Southern Stars, the Pep Band, or were members of the BSC cheerleaders or Homecoming Court. Homecoming is held in February of each year.
Leadership Conference – This conference for alumni volunteers is held every year in the fall to orient and train new members of the alumni board and admission volunteers.
Reunion - Reunions are held for all alumni in the spring of each year – usually in April or May. Particular classes are honored in 5-year cycles. Highlights of the weekend include a luncheon banquet, special entertainment, the Alumni Mini-College that features outstanding alumni as teachers, class parties, sports and performing arts events.
The Alumni Association and You
More than 700 alumni volunteers are in leadership positions representing and serving more than 13,200 living alumni. The Alumni Association is your way to be connected to the Hilltop. The more you are involved, the more fun you’ll have as an alumnus or alumna of the College. Here are some simple things to do to be sure you’re in the BSC alumni loop.
Call the Alumni Office or visit the College's website at http://www.bsc.edu/alumni/default.htm for information about the alumni chapter in your area and the many ways to be involved as a volunteer.
Call, write, or go on-line at http://www.bsc.edu/alumni/address.htm each time you change your postal address, employment, phone number, e-mail address, or name.
Let the College and your classmates know what you’re doing. Send news for 'Southern magazine to the Alumni Office at http://www.bsc.edu/alumni/address.htm.
Be a volunteer. If you are willing to be an alumni-admission ambassador, help with your local chapter, or call classmates for the Annual Fund, email the Alumni Office at alumni@bsc.edu
Support BSC financially. As you know, scholarship support is vital to BSC students. You can make a gift by going online to www.bsc.edu/egiving.
To Contact the BSC Alumni Office
Mailing Address: BSC, Alumni Affairs, 900 Arkadelphia Rd., B’ham 35254
Telephone: 205-226-4909 Toll Free Number: 1-800-523-5793
Web: www.bsc.edu/alumni/ E-mail Address: alumni@bsc.edu
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