Get Involved
There are many ways for McIntire alumni to stay connected to the School. McIntire’s Alumni Development office plans networking and social events throughout the country for alumni to stay involved. In addition, the School hosts web chats and virtual learning opportunities on a variety of business topics and maintains a strong Web presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Regional Events
Regional alumni events allow McIntire alumni to stay connected to each other and the School. The School regularly plans networking and social events in areas with a large concentration of alumni, including New York; Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia; Richmond; Atlanta; Boston; Chicago; Charlotte; and San Francisco.
McIntire also hosts alumni golf tournaments in Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, and New York. The tournaments are open to all McIntire alumni and friends, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Please visit the McIntire calendar to learn about upcoming events in your area. Interested in hosting an event? Please contact Nola Miller, Director of Development, by e-mail or telephone at 434-243-7784.
Commerce City Circles
Commerce City Circles dinners, held in metropolitan areas including New York; Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia; San Francisco; Boston; and Atlanta, bring together 15-20 young alumni and seasoned, senior-level professionals for informal discussions on a particular topic or industry. Previous topics include investment banking, real estate, marketing and advertising, and career transitions.
Visit McIntire’s calendar to find information on upcoming City Circles dinners. For more information on City Circles dinners or to host one in your area, contact Associate Director of Development & Alumni Engagement Amelia Walton, by e-mail or telephone at 434-243-2052.
On-Grounds Events
Sponsored through the Center for Growth Enterprises and the Center for Financial Innovation, the annual fall forum and spring symposium have become McIntire’s signature events. Held in Old Cabell Hall, these programs offer McIntire and University students, faculty, alumni, and friends the opportunity to discuss important topics across multiple disciplines.
McIntire alumni are always welcome to visit Grounds and see our new home on the Lawn. The School hosts annual homecomings tailgates and reunions events. Check the calendar for more information.
Ivy Society
The McIntire Ivy Society is dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring, and philanthropy among women students, undergraduate and graduate alumnae, and friends of the McIntire School. The society’s mission is to support women enrolled in McIntire; to create a stronger bond among McIntire alumnae; to provide a setting for meaningful interaction and the sharing of experiences, opportunities, and ideas; and to highlight the importance and impact of women’s philanthropy.
Ivy Society events, which currently take place in Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia; New York; Charlottesville; and Richmond, may be a small dinner or lunch, a reception at an alumna’s home, or a cocktail event, depending on the location and topic. Visit McIntire’s calendar to find an upcoming event in your area.
Interested in hosting an Ivy Society event or bringing the Ivy Society to your area? Contact Associate Director of Development & Alumni Engagement Amelia Walton, by e-mail or telephone at 434-243-2052.
McIntire Alumni Trustees
The McIntire Alumni Trustee program, established in 2006, is modeled after successful programs at the University's School of Law and Darden School of Business. McIntire Alumni Trustees contact former classmates twice a year, sharing McIntire news and events with alumni. Their participation as Trustees is vital in helping to increase support for the McIntire Annual Fund among their peers.
For more information or to become a McIntire Alumni Trustee, please contact Associate Director of Development & Alumni Engagement Amelia Walton, by e-mail or telephone at 434-243-2052.