Young Alumni Council

The Davenport University Young Alumni Council purpose is to provide value in the lives of recent graduates. The group is made up of recent grads who want to stay involved with the University and give back to an institution that gave so much to them during their educational endeavors.

The Young Alumni Council hosts and attends professional development and networking events, engages in community service, and volunteers in the classroom and at DU events to connect with students.

Types of Activities & Events

  • West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball game
  • Assisting Freshman move in the residence halls
  • Professional development events
  • Volunteering for the Homecoming festivities 

Current Young Alumni Council Members

Rachel Buckner '11 '15
  Nicole Cook '09
Erik Dane '07: Assistant Director
  Mitchell Haveman '15
McKenzie McIntire '15
Bill McSween '07 
Caren Meerman '14 '16
Ross Melinn '15: Chair
Alli Veneklase '14 '16