The 2025 - 2026 Season is Here!
Check out all the exciting events that are planned for the school year:
Alumni Night at the Bulls Game
Join us for our first event of 2025 as we cheer on the Chicago Bulls in an epic matchup! You can enjoy 25% OFF your Bulls tickets as an Alumni Association member! Plus, Premium and Lifetime members receive an additional 10% discount —click here to sign up for a Premium or Lifetime membership today and enjoy a legendary Bulls experience at a fraction of the price.
Date: January 10, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: United Center
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Salute and Social Military Reception
All active-duty service members, veterans, and military-connected individuals are invited to Governors State University for Salute and Social, an honorary Military Reception! This is your opportunity to connect and celebrate with your GovState community!
Date: January 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Center for Performing Arts Lobby
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Past Events
Want to know what it's like to be a member of the Alumni Association at GovState? Check out the most memorable moments from our previous events:
Alumni SWAG Giveaway
Thanks to the Alumni SWAG Giveaway, our alumni are prepared to impress with their new GovState apparel! Check out the images below to see more photos of our stylish alumni!
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Distinguished Alumni Reception
Congratulations to the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2024! Our exceptional alumni reflect GovState's impact throughout Chicagoland and beyond.
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Family Fun Fair
Did you receive enough candy at this year's Family Fun Fair? We certainly did! Check out the images below to relive the excitement we had with our GovState community this fall!
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Annual Jaguar 5K Run, Walk, & Roll
Our Fifth Annual Jaguar 5K was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped support a worthy cause while enjoying a fantastic day.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Symposium & Latinx Alumni Reception
The Hispanic Heritage Month Symposium provided an immersive experience for the GovState community. Special thanks to Mr. Salvador Mendoza ('97) for his inspiring words during the Latinx Alumni Reception.
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All Alumni Reception
We saw impressive karaoke talents at the All Alumni Reception. It was great to reconnect with alumni of all ages during Homecoming!
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GovState’s 55th Birthday Party
GovState's 55th Birthday Party was successful, with nearly 300 alumni donors, 1,200 community members, and dedicated alumni volunteers. President Green honored Dr. Larry Levinson, founder of the now GovState Honors College. Join us next year for more celebrations!
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Physical Therapy Mix & Mingle
Students, staff, faculty, and alumni gathered this Spring for our first-ever Physical therapy Mix & Mingle!
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African American Alumni Mixer
This year, the African American Alumni Mixer featured remarks from GovState President Dr. Cheryl Green, Foundation CEO Will Davis, and Black Student Union President Jalyn Woodard.
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