Winthrop University: Alumni Association - Events - Upcoming Events
Contact Information
Alumni Association
304 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA
803/323-2145
803/323-1452 (Fax)
800/578-6545 (Toll-Free)
alumni@winthrop.edu

Upcoming Events

The Alumni Association offers a number of events and activities to keep Winthrop alumni engaged throughout the year. Follow the Alumni Association on Facebook, Instagram (@winthropalumni) and Twitter (@winthropalumni) for updates on alumni events!

Use one of the free digital Winthrop backgrounds for virtual events and wear your garnet and gold attire to show your Eagle pride for both in-person and virtual activities!

 

March

Virtual Alumni Book Club: "Trust"

March 17-May 19

The second reading period for the Virtual Alumni Book Club will begin on Friday, March 17. Virtual Alumni Book Club members have selected to read “Trust” by Hernan Diaz. Click here to join the Virtual Alumni Book Club! There will be a livestream Author Talk Q&A with Hernan Diaz on Wednesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. EST. We hope you will be able to join us for this memorable afternoon. Click here to register for the livestream event.

 

2nd Annual College of Business Administration Golf Tournament

Monday, March 27
10:30 a.m. Registration
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Rock Hill Country Club

The College of Business Administration is hosting the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, March 27 at the Rock Hill Country Club. Sponsorship opportunities include: Official Tournament Sponsor, Gold Recognition, Silver Recognition and Hole Sponsor. Reserve your spot to play for $150 or secure a four-person team for $600. Space is limited to 25 four-person teams. For more information, and to register visit the 2nd Annual CBA Golf Tournament website. If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Keith Robbins at 803/323-2699 or robbinsk@winthrop.edu

 

April

Whitton Executive Series: Fintech (featuring Michael Praeger, AvidXchange)

Tuesday, April 11 | 6:30 p.m.
Whitton Auditorium, Carroll Hall

Sponsored by Elaine Whitton Davis '73, the Whitton Executive Series in the College of Business Administration seeks to provide free or low- cost access to current, state-of-the-art knowledge relevant to business practice. This year, we are pleased to welcome Michael Praeger, who founded AvidXchange more than 20 years ago as a provider of accounts payable and payment automation solutions for the middle market. Michael has led the company to more than 8,000 customers and 825,000 suppliers nationwide. An expert on fintech, payments innovation, entrepreneurism and leadership, Michael has been an active participant and speaker at various industry conferences, a Forbes contributor with appearances in Authority Magazine, Business Insider, Inc., and The Wall Street Journal. He is considered a thought leader in developing creative solutions for mid-sized companies to grow their businesses, increase revenue and drive efficiencies. Admission is free. Click here to register.

 

7th Annual Political Science Alumni Reception & Student Awards Ceremony

Friday, April 21 |  6-9 p.m.
Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center

PLSC alumni are invited to the Winthrop Department of Political Science's (PLSC) 7th Annual PLSC Alumni Reception, Student Awards Ceremony and Pi Sigma Alpha (PSA) Honor Society Induction for PLSC and Model UN alumni on Friday, April 21 from 6-9 p.m. in Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center. The vast span of Winthrop PLSC will be celebrated, including Model UN, the Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research (CPOPR), the Winthrop Poll and the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy. Tickets are $25*, which includes wine, beer and hot/cold hors d'oeuvres. Purchase your ticket here. For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Disney, Department Chair and Professor of Political Science, at disneyj@winthrop.edu.

*$10 from each ticket sale will be used to establish the Dr. John Holder Summer Internship award. The value of goods and services received from your ticket purchase is $15, please consult your tax advisor for charitable gift credit.

 

2023 Official Ring Ceremony

Wednesday, April 12 | 6 p.m.

Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center

Undergraduate students who have completed 54 credit hours, achieving Junior or Senior status, and graduate students who have completed at least 18 hours who have purchased a Winthrop ring are invited to attend the 2023 Official Ring Ceremony on Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. in Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center. Students will be presented with their official Winthrop ring. Family and friends are invited to join. Invitations were mailed to student’s permanent address and sent to their Winthrop email address. RSVP with number of guests attending by Friday, March 31 to alumni@winthrop.edu.

Pups & Pints with the Rock Hill Alumni Chapter

Saturday, April 29 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Main Street Bottle Shop 

Join Rock Hill alumni for Pups & Pints at the Main Street Bottle Shop on Saturday, April 29 from 1-4 p.m. We will come together as a community to donate supplies to the Friends of York County Animal Shelter and host an adoption event for animals looking for their fur-ever homes.  

The Main Street Bottle Shop will serve as a donation site for the week of April 24-29. If you make a donation Monday-Friday, the Main Street Bottle Shop will offer $1 off your first pint the day of the donation. Main Street Bottle Shop will donate 10% of total sales on Saturday, April 29 to the Friends of York County Animal Shelter. Check out the wish list of items in need. Help us find these sweet animals a new family while enjoying a beverage!


May


Upstate Alumni Reception to Meet Dr. Serna

Upstate alumni are invited to an alumni reception to meet Winthrop University's 12th president, Edward A. Serna '02, on Thursday, May 18 at The Lazy Goat from 6-8 p.m. Dr. Serna will give remarks at 6:45 p.m. Learn more about our president and also connect with him on Facebook and Instagram. Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine served. Wear your garnet and gold to show your Winthrop pride! RSVP by Friday, May 12. Follow the Upstate Alumni Chapter on Facebook to connect with other Upstate alumni.

 

Atlanta Alumni Reception to Meet Dr. Serna

Atlanta alumni are invited to an alumni reception to meet Winthrop University's 12th president, Edward A. Serna '02, on Wednesday, May 24 from 6-8 p.m. on the 18th Floor of Nelson Mullins in the Neely Rooms, located at 201 17th Street NW in Atlantic Station. Dr. Serna will give remarks at 6:45 p.m. Learn more about our president and also connect with him on Facebook and Instagram. Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine served. Wear your garnet and gold to show your Winthrop pride! RSVP by Friday, May 19. Follow the Atlanta Alumni Chapter on Facebook to connect with other Atlanta alumni.

Last Updated: 3/27/23