Student Alumni Association
SAA provides opportunities for current students to interact and build relationships with alumni through various social and professional programs offered throughout the year.

Mystery Bus Tours
This initiative aims to provide those second year students the opportunity to explore Cleveland and their broader interests with Alumni. These tours take 25 second-year students to an undisclosed location in Cleveland. Past locales have included Jacobs Field, the Browns Stadium, Cleveland Auto Show, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Typically these tours are behind the scenes and offer sites not normally granted to the public. Although you might not know where you are going, you can rest assured that you will be in for an exciting trip!

Alumni Weekend Tailgate Party
Show your CWRU pride and spirit by participating in the annual Homecoming Tailgate Party during our Alumni Weekend and Homecoming celebration!

Mid-Year Graduates Reception
Students who will be awarded their degrees in January are honored during a special graduation celebration every December. The Mid Year Graduates Reception is traditionally held in the Frank and Dorothy Hovorka Atrium.

Summer on the Cuyahoga Internship Program
The Summer on the Cuyahoga program is an exciting experiential learning
opportunity. High-quality, paid internships are combined with community introductions, alumni networking opportunities, housing, and civic and social events here in Cleveland. The program brings together students from CWRU, Princeton, Yale, Colgate and Smith. Positions are posted starting in January of each school year.

Hudson Relay
This fun 26-mile footrace commemorates Western Reserve College's 1882 move from Hudson, Ohio to University Circle. It features student, faculty, and alumni teams. This longstanding tradition was first held in 1910 and was run from Western Reserve College in Hudson to the Adelbert Rocks behind Adelbert Hall.

Springfest
Springfest is a celebration of CWRU community designed to foster campus unity among students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and friends of the university. This festival comprised of live performances and novelty attractions aims to generate school spirit and carry on a tradition.

REGIONAL PROGRAMS
The Alumni Association, Programs, and Events also partners with other university departments to uphold tradition, promote community within the university and Cleveland, elevate Spartan spirit, and to just plain have fun.

Chapters and Constituent Groups
Chapters and Constituent Groups exist to connect, engage and serve the university's diverse alumni and students. This outreach is achieved through strong leadership, dynamic programs and effective communication. Find CWRU events near your hometown (or in cities where you are interested in relocating) to make connections and network with alumni in your field. Build professional contacts that could lead to lasting relationships.

Summer Send-Offs
Every summer, CWRU alumni chapters across the country wish incoming and returning students a successful year. Students and parents are invited to informal get-togethers with CWRU alumni and staff for an update on campus life.

Case for Community Day
This campus wide community service day brings together CWRU's wealth of resources to significantly benefit surrounding neighborhoods while creating a sense of unity.

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