Chicago, Illinois Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in and around Chicago, Illinois.
Illinois: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake and McHenry counties
Indiana: Lake and Porter counties
Wisconsin: Kenosha, Walworth and Racine counties
www.alumni.msstate.edu/chicago
Upcoming Events
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2023 Chapter Volunteers / Board Members
George Salomon '13 email
Timothy Jackson '20
2023 Volunteer Recruitment
Would you like to serve the Chicago, Illinois Chapter as an officer, committee chair or board member?
Do you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer?
Please contact the Alumni Association for more info.
Your Chicago, Illinois MSU Alumni Chapter Needs You!
Your Chicago Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association needs some “True Maroon” volunteers to help build a strong Bulldog presence in the greater Chicago area.
So, what exactly is a chapter’s role with the MSU Alumni Association?
Basically, a chapter becomes "Mississippi State" in its community. The interest you stimulate, the service you provide, and the information you collect and disseminate helps the university, the community and the chapter members. Not only are you keeping your local alumni and Bulldog friends connected through communication, activities and events, you are recruiting prospective students.
The MSU Alumni Association is with volunteers on engagement connections for our alumni, friends, and students. If you are interested in learning how you can help spread the Maroon and White, share your ideas, learn more about the chapter, volunteer for service, or just show your support, please contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Chapter and Volunteer Programs, MSU Alumni Association, jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662.325.8515
How can you help?
- Volunteers for chapter leadership positions – president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, student recruiting chair, membership chair, social chair, and board members.
- Possible activities for 2023 – student recruiting; regular gatherings - happy hour, supper club, Sunday casual gatherings, Saturday coffee meet ups; community service activity, family outings. The possibilities are endless.
- Chapter Goals/Initiatives – engagement opportunities for alumni and friends, service in the communities, and recruiting students in your area.
Read more about becoming a chapter volunteer.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the greater Chicago area (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual donation to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the Chicago, Illinois Chapter.
Utilize secure online giving by visiting the MSU Foundation giving website.
To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
You can also call (662) 325-7000.
Student Recruiting in Illinois - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships
Brooke Thomas, Admissions Counselor for Northern Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, & Middle Tennessee
bet178@msstate.edu • 901-591-6748
Amelia Ramsey, Asst. Director of Recruitment & Events - Southern Illinois, West Tennessee, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa
amelia.ramsey@msstate.edu • 901.591.6744
If you have any questions about student recruiting in the Chicago area, please contact Brooke. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs!
Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer Alumni Recruitment Network, please contact the Alumni Association to sign up with the Alumni Recruitment Network.
