New Group Connects Alumni with Students
“The Student-Alumni Association aims to foster relationships and camaraderie between the student and alumni populations in a way that is fun, educational and professionally valuable,” SAA President Sam Bifulco ’13 said. “Our group has made an immediate impact in our greater St. Joseph’s University community.”
In September, the organization attended the Club/Resource Fair, where students received more information on the new association and had the opportunity to join. In October, the organization held the SJNY Student-Alumni Conversations event, “Becoming the Best Version of You,” featuring alumnus Kevin Deutsch ’14.
Mr. Deutsch spoke of his journey at SJNY and how his experience at the University fulfilled his purpose in life. While discussing the importance of resilience, making connections and continuous evolution, he noted how the connections he cultivated at St. Joseph’s guided him down the right path.
“You have to make these connections, and in order to make these connections, you need to put yourself out there and do things that are outside of your comfort zone,” he said. “SJNY has provided that and so much more to me over the years.”
Long Island Campus senior Asma Hosein joined SAA for a similar reason.
“The Student-Alumni Association has helped me connect and network with alumni from various backgrounds,” she said. “They have become mentors and have helped me learn about what paths I can take in my career.”