The Atlanta Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around the Atlanta. With around 300 alumni living within the chapter, the Atlanta Alumni Chapter might not be the largest chapter, but they make up for it in Blue Streak Spirit. Getting involved with the Atlanta Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs at 216.397.3061 or eeickhoff@jcu.edu or e-mail the chapter at atlanta@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
The Buffalo Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around Buffalo, NY. With over 400 alumni living within the chapter, the Buffalo Alumni Chapter ranks as the second largest concentration of alumni in New York and the eight largest concentration of alumni across our Nation. It has been and continues to be a vital area for John Carroll in the recruitment of new students. Getting involved with the Buffalo Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at buffalo@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
Chapter Leadership
Alisa (LaPlante) Cosgrove '05, President
Alexandra Dirr, VP Communication
Carly Klein, VP Programming
Alexa Buzak, VP Recruitment
Welcome to the home page for the Chicago Chapter of the JCU Alumni Association, where you’ll find all the latest details on Blue Streak happenings in the Windy City. Visit us often to find out about social, networking, service and spiritual events throughout the year.
The Chicago Chapter is involved with many exciting events and programs throughout the year. Click on the links below to find out more about these Chicago based programs:
- Chicago Leadership Scholarship
- JCU Ambassadors (formerly Alumni-in-Admissions)
Chapter Leadership
Doug Ennis '93- President
Brian Barton '01 - VP Professional Development
Moira Benton '00 - VP Scholarship
Scott Daum '95 - VP Professional Development
Sue Donnelly '84 - VP Service
Nick Johnson '11 - VP Social
Kathleen Laffey '90 - VP Scholarship
Ashley McBride Taylor '07- VP Service
Brian Polomsky '00 - VP Professional Development
Katie Reeder '05- VP Social
Maura Reilly '09- VP Social
Tom Ahern '70 - Immediate Past President (ex officio)
View photos from chapter events
The Chicago Alumni Chapter is supported by Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs. Contact Eric at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.346.3420. You may also contact the chapter at chicago@jcu.edu.
The Columbus Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in central Ohio. With over 1,125 alumni living within the chapter, the Columbus Alumni Chapter ranks as the second largest group of alumni in Ohio, and the fourth largest group in the nation. Getting involved with the Columbus Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. Over the past year, the chapter has hosted outings to JCU sporting events, a tour of the Catholic Heritage Center and assisted with the collection of toys for the less fortunate at the holidays. They have also help with the annual John Carroll reception in Columbus for alumni, friends, parents and state politicians and with the recruitment of new students. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at columbus@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
Chapter Leadership
President – John Davidson ’88
VP of Educational / Cultural / Spiritual Development – Len Barbe ’77
VP of Leadership/Professional Development – Jeff Stiltner ’92
VP of Service – Rochelle Young ’99
Co-VP of Social Programming – Krista Hazen ’96
Co-VP of Social Programming – John Volpi ’73
Secretary – Griffin Stout ’03
The Columbus Alumni Chapter is supported by Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs. Contact Eric at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.346.3420.
The Dayton Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in Southwestern Ohio. With over 300 alumni living within the chapter, the Dayton Alumni Chapter is one of the largest groups of alumni in Southern Ohio. Getting involved with the Dayton Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at dayton@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
The Denver Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around the Mile High City. With over 300 alumni living within the chapter, the Denver Alumni Chapter ranks as the one of the largest concentrations of alumni in west of the Mississippi River. Getting involved with the Denver Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets regularly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. In the future the chapter is looking to create other meaningful opportunities to connect alumni including service opportunities and social gatherings. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail Chelsea Gerken, alumni engagement assistant at cgerken@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
Chapter Leadership
President - Rachel Distler '15
Laura Pinter '09
The Greater Detroit Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around Detroit and Northwest Ohio. With over 800 alumni living within the chapter, the Detroit Alumni Chapter ranks as the and the one of the largest group in the nation. The chapter encompasses Southeastern Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Getting involved with the Greater Detroit Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at detroit@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
View photos from chapter events.
Chapter Leadership
President – Peter McGrath '07
The Greater Detroit Alumni Chapter is supported by Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs. Contact Eric at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.346.3420.
The Nashville Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around the Music City. With around 100 alumni living within the chapter, the Nashville Alumni Chapter might not be the largest chapter, but they make up for it in Blue Streak Spirit. Getting involved with the Nashville Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs at 216.397.3061 or eeickhoff@jcu.edu or e-mail the chapter at nashville@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
View photos from chapter events.
Chapter Leadership
Rohan Rangel '05, President
Bill Burns '81
Matt Ferro '12
Corinne Welty-Dupuis '82
Rebecca Sigler '14
The New York City Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around the Tri-State. With over 500 alumni living within the chapter, the New York City Alumni Chapter is the second largest group of alumni living on the Eastern Seaboard. Getting involved with the New York City Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. Over the past year, the chapter has hosted outings to the New York Philharmonic in Central Park, Cleveland Browns Watch Parties and their signature event Mass and Brunch at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at newyorkcity@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
View photos from chapter events.
Chapter Leadership
Meghan Betz ’06, Co-President
Janet Vlosky ’10, Co-President
The Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around the Steel City. With over 1,700 alumni living within the chapter, the Pittsburgh chapter ranks as the third largest group of alumni in the world and the largest in Pennsylvania. Getting involved with the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. Over the past year, the chapter has hosted a number of happy hours, provided service at the Greater Pittsburgh Foodbank, hosted a wine tasting in Gibsonia and a tailgate and outing to the Pirates game. The chapter also they plays and important role in the annual Presidential reception in Pittsburgh and with the recruitment of new students. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at pittsburgh@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
View photos from chapter events.
Chapter Leadership
President – Nick Habursky ’09
Vice President, Membership – Shawn Robinson ’05
Vice President, Programming – Emily Berdell Marotte ’99
Vice President, Communication – Kate (Savolskis) Pudner ’04
The Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter is supported by Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs. Contact Eric at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.346.3420.
The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around the City of Brotherly Love. With around 300 alumni living within the chapter, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter is one of the largest groups of Blue Streaks on the East Coast. Getting involved with the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs at 216.397.1780 or cgerken@jcu.edu.
The Rochester Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around Rochester, NY. With over 300 alumni living within the chapter, the Rochester Alumni Chapter ranks as the third largest concentration of alumni in New York. It has been and continues to be a vital area for John Carroll in the recruitment of new students. Getting involved with the Rochester Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at rochester@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
Chapter Leadership
Lindsay Recktenwald '04 President
Kristen McVean '02, VP Communication
Steve Chamberlain '66
Cathy Fichtner '86
Paul Guglielmo '05
Enzo Miceli '12
Lauren Miceli '14
The Rochester Alumni Chapter is supported by Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs. Contact Eric at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.346.3420.
The San Diego Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around Southern California. With around 250 alumni living within the chapter, the San Diego Alumni Chapter is one of the largest concentrations of Blue Streaks on the West Coast. Getting involved with the San Diego Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs at 216.397.1780 or cgerken@jcu.edu or e-mail the chapter at sandiego@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
The Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. With over 350 alumni living within the chapter, the Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter ranks is one of the largest concentrations of JCU alumni living in the South. Getting involved with the Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. The chapter hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a service project in December, an outing to a Tampa Bay Lightning game and monthly luncheons in Tampa. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at tampa@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
Chapter Leadership
President - Jay Campara '11
The Triangle Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in the Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham area. With over 200 alumni living within the chapter, the Triangle, NC Alumni Chapter ranks is one of the larger concentrations of JCU alumni living in the South. Getting involved with the Triangle, NC Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets regularly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at triangle@jcu.edu.
Chapter Leadership
Michele Kisthardt '85
The Greater Metropolitan Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter (GMWDC) exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in and around our Nation’s Capital. With over 825 alumni living within the chapter, the GMWDC ranks as the largest group of alumni in on the East Coast, and the one of the largest group in the nation. The chapter encompasses Baltimore and Eastern Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. Getting involved with the GMWDC is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. Over the past year, the chapter has hosted a number of happy hours and they play and important role in the annual Washington D.C. Alumni reception and with the recruitment of new students. In the future the chapter is looking to create other meaningful opportunities to connect alumni, including dinners outside of the District, service opportunities an hosting a mass with a dinner to follow. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at washingtondc@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
Chapter Leadership
President - Maura Jochum '11, '14G
The Greater Metropolitan Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter is supported by Eric Eickhoff, assistant director of alumni chapter programs. Contact Eric at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.346.3420.
The Youngstown Alumni Chapter exists to promote John Carroll University and foster positive relationships between alumni in central Ohio. With over 500 alumni living within the chapter, the Youngstown Alumni Chapter is one of the largest groups of alumni in Ohio. Getting involved with the Youngstown Alumni Chapter is one of the easiest ways for alumni to stay connected to John Carroll. Driven by a chapter board of volunteers, the chapter works to provide meaningful and engaging program based around the five core components of John Carroll chapter programming. They are as follows:
- Service and Civic Engagement Opportunities
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Educational/Cultural/Spiritual Programming
- Social Events
- Alumni-in-Admissions
The volunteer corps of the chapter meets monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events and topics that aid in the development of the chapter, its membership and the University. If you have an idea for a chapter event or would like to get more involved contact one of the chapter volunteers or e-mail the chapter at youngstown@jcu.edu.
You can also stay connected with the chapter by “liking” it on Facebook. To visit the chapter’s Facebook page, please click here.
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Chapter Leadership
David Redig ’05, President
Bill Begalla ’78
James Brown ’83
Jamie Jamison ’88
Patrick Manning ’03
Katie Seminara '07
Kevin Smith ’99
John Carroll University’s Jesuit heritage, attracts students who are leaders in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the community. By providing more competitive scholarships and financial aid, John Carroll can continue to attract and retain talented students who can make the greatest impact on society and the world. Scholarships and financial aid, such as the Chapter Book Awards, help shape each class, creating an academically talented and socially diverse campus that enriches the Carroll experience for all students.
Gifts to the Chapter Book Award fund will enable us to provide meaningful assistance towards offsetting the cost of textbooks for incoming and current students at John Carroll. Your tax-deductible gift will help create book awards for students from the the area of your choosing. Currently Chapter Book Award funds have been established for the Akron/Canton, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Youngstown Alumni Chapters. The awards recipient(s) will be selected by the leadership of the chapter and will distributed at the beginning of the academic year.
Click here to support future and current JCU students and your alma mater by donating to the Chapter Book Award fund. For questions about the Chapter Book Awards, contact Eric Eickhoff at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.397.3061