Northern Illinois University

Office of Alumni Relations

Alumni Receptions

Palm Springs/Palm Desert, California

Rock with "Palm Desert" etched into it

Mr. Dennis ('69, '74) and Mrs. Pat ('68, '74) Gurney, both College of Education alumni, will be hosting a special evening reception in Palm Desert.

The event offers area alumni a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow graduates, as well as learn more about new programs, events and activities in the College and at the University.

Palm Springs/Palm Desert Area
Alumni Reception
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

RSVP to the Palm Springs/Palm Desert event
(Guests must RSVP by March 14)

Tucson, Arizona

View of mountains

This spring Dr. Thomas ('99) and Rev. Joanne Nolan will open their home for a reception for College of Education alumni.

Dr. Lemuel Watson, the newly appointed dean of the College of Education, will be on hand to connect with graduates and retired faculty in the Tucson area.

3rd Annual Tucson Area Alumni Reception
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


RSVP to the Tucson event

(Guests must RSVP by March 24)

Phoenix, Arizona

View of mountains

For the third year, Phoenix area College of Education alumni and friends are invited to a private reception to reconnect with fellow graduates as well as meet Dr. Lemuel Watson, the College's newly appointed dean.

Retired faculty member Dr. Robert Mason and his wife Madene have graciously agreed to provide their home as the site for this special event.

3rd Annual Phoenix Area Alumni
Brunch Reception
Saturday, April 5, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


RSVP to the Phoenix event

(Guests must RSVP by March 24)