Alumni
A message to Alumni from Purchase College Interim President Dennis Craig
March 27, 2020
As a public health and safety precaution related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), all public gatherings on the Purchase College campus for the remainder of the Spring Semester have been canceled. Please watch your mailboxes and the Alumni Association’s social media pages for more information about campus activities, and be sure to update your contact info at purchase.edu/alumniupdate for notifications via email. Thanks for your understanding.
Upcoming:
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Sep
28
Mike Ladouceur ’13: Make Your Own Break—Building Your Music Career After Purchase
Time: 4:30pm—5:30pmMike Ladouceur is an acclaimed composer releasing solo works while working in the top tier of Film and TV. Join Mike in a conversation with Peter Denenberg, Chair of the Studio Production program at Purchase College and Coordinator of the Music & Technology division. Mike talks about how he built his music career after Purchase, moving to the UK with no contacts, breaking into Hollywood film, and signing with one of the top independent publishers in the UK. This will be an open conversation so bring your questions and learn tools to help navigate the early stages of your career.This session is hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Zoom: https://purchase.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpf-6tpj4rGNXpbWDmH_7j_OKxQ39gukKf
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing details about joining the online event. -
Oct
4
PURCHASE WOMEN LEADERSHIP NETWORK (PWLN) Inaugural Launch
Time: 1:00pm—2:00pmNetwork Q&A: Meet the Committee
Join the Purchase Women’s Leadership Network (PWLN) for an inaugural meet and greet with an audience Q&A. Learn how to get involved and benefit from the network. An introduction to the PWLN Network committee members and our mission to support women in finding ways to thrive during change. We are living in a world of transitions. Often women are faced with the task of trying to keep pace with a social structure that emphasizes a have it all mentality. What does that mean in our current economic climate and how can we support careers women are looking to have? The PWLN is a resource for Purchase women alumni and students to voice the programs and support they need. We help women navigate the creation and maintenance of a career they wish to have. The PWLN encourages the involvement of women to nurture, support, elevate, network, and evoke positive change.
This event is hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement in Partnership with the Purchase College Alumni Association.ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
ZOOM: https://purchase.zoom.us/j/98998417670?pwd=L1lBaUNOZ29JSGZnM2VMd25UL3pMQT09
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing details about joining the online event.
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News:
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Renowned Anthropologist David Graeber ’84 Has Died
He was considered by many in the field of anthropology to be one of the most brilliant minds of his generation. -
Nathaniel “Nicco” Annan ’98 is Uncle Clifford
Nicco Annan is garnering critical acclaim in the new Starz drama, P-Valley. -
Yancy Garcia Named Next Ella Fitzgerald Scholar
We are pleased to announce a new Ella Fitzgerald Scholar, Yancy Garcia. We remain grateful to the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation for their essential support.
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Alumnus Spike Wilner reopens NYC Jazz Club
Alumnus Spike Wilner, owner of Smalls Jazz Club and Mezzrow, is using creative strategies to reopen. Smalls will be the first NYC jazz club to return to live, on-site performances!