UCA Association of Future Alumni

                                                   

 

Association of Future Alumni

 

 

                       Mission of AFA

 

The Association of Future Alumni is a high profile, high-energy student organization that serves as the official host for alumni related student events.

  

                       Purpose of AFA

• To serve as Ambassadors for the students on behalf of the UCA Alumni Association
• To serve as student representatives for the UCA Alumni Association.
• To serve as official host at selected university and alumni-related student events.
• To sponsor activities to increase student awareness of the UCA Alumni Association.
• To instill the spirit of tradition, volunteerism, philanthropy among students and future alumni.

 

              Events & Activities

• The organization participates in a variety of activities and events that require the dedication and commitment of each member.

•   The following activities and events allow members of AFA to network with UCA Alumi and students.

- Freshmen Convocation - During Welcome Week, the AFA presents each freshman with a UCA lapel pen and welcomes them into the UCA Family.

 

- Mudstock - AFA hosts Mudstock which is a mud volleyball tournament.  It is held in the fall of each year.

Mudstock takes place at over 50 Universities all over the U.S.  AFA hopes to make this an annual tradition that student's look forward to each year.

 

-Freshmen Welcome Kits - AFA sponsors UCA Freshmen Welcome kits. The kits present an opportunity for the parents to show their son or daughter support and encourage them through their transition from high school to college.

 

-Roses for Grads - AFA members sell roses to graduates family members so they can be presented as a present to the new grad. This is held prior to every graduation commencemnet in the summer, fall and spring.

 

- UCA Official Class Ring - AFA has designed the UCA Official Ring and will kick off the ring program spring 2008. The ring will be unveiled on March 11, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

 

- Homecoming - During the week of Homecoming, the AFA members help plan, organize, and host a variety of alumni and student activities.  These activities include the homecoming party, homecoming parade, homecoming theme & t-shirt design, tailgating, and Half-Century Club Brunch. 

 

- Tailgating - AFA assists the UCA Alumni Association in hosting, planning, and organizing activities for alumni and students during the UCA football season.

 

- Alumni Chapter Socials - AFA assists the UCA Alumni Association in hosting these events around Arkansas and surrounding States. AFA members serve as liaisons between alumni members and the UCA student body.

 

- Young Alumni Chapter Events - AFA assist with the Young Alumni Chapter events to promote membership and to serve as a liaison between the Young Alumni Chapter and the UCA Student body.

 

- University Events - AFA assists the UCA foundation in hosting special events for the University and serves as the student representatives for the UCA Alumni Association. 

 

- Community Service - In addition to activities on the UCA campus, the AFA will be involved in at least one community service project per year.

 

 

 

                      

For Questions Please contact

Haley Crafton Fowler

501.852.7463 or Hcrafton@uca.edu