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List of 10 items.

• Freshman Days For Others

  Dates: February 23, 2026; April 14, 2026
  Dates for 2026-27 Academic Year: TBA
  
  Freshman Days for Others are quarterly service days that introduce students to the call to be "men for others" through direct engagement across the Kansas City community. Alumni volunteers serve alongside faculty and students, offering presence, leadership, and perspective as freshmen encounter the real-world impact of service at a formative stage in their Rockhurst journey.
  
  Primary action:
  • Serve with Students (2/23/26 Sign-Up HERE; 4/14/26 Sign-Up HERE)
  
  Questions: Contact Alan Ratermann, Director of Ignatian Service

• Alumni Reunion Football Tailgate

  Date: September 18, 2026
  
  Help continue the tradition of Rockhurst's Alumni Reunion Week football tailgate, which also includes a celebration of our Alumni Award Winners and Sports Hall of Fame inductees.
  
  Primary action:
  • Volunteer at a the Alumni Reunion Tailgate (coming soon!)
  
  Questions: Contact Meredith Suarez

• Freshman Retreat

  Date: September 25, 2026
  
  The Freshman Retreat is a formative moment in a student's first year at Rockhurst. Alumni presence offers something no program can replicate: perspective shaped by experience. By being present, listening, and sharing insight, alumni help freshmen reflect on who they are becoming and model what it looks like to carry Rockhurst values beyond the school walls.
  
  Primary action:
  • Volunteer for the Freshman Retreat
  
  Questions: Contact Matt Nickson, Director of Pastoral Ministry

• Don Ramsey Debate Invitational

  Date: November 2026 (date TBA)
  
  The Don Ramsey Debate Invitational is one of the city’s largest tournaments and a showcase for one of the state’s strongest debate programs. Alumni play a vital role as judges and event volunteers, offering feedback, perspective, and support that keep the tournament running smoothly and elevate the experience for students.
  
  Primary action:
  • Sign Up as a Judge (link coming soon!)
  • Volunteer Day-Of (link coming soon!)
  
  Questions: Contact Phil Helt '07, Speech & Debate Head Coach

• "Spectacular" Auction Week

  Date: April 18, 2026
  
  Rockhurst Spectacular Week is a school-wide celebration that brings together students, faculty, families, and alumni in support of Rockhurst’s mission. Throughout the week, alumni are invited to participate in multiple events that raise critical funds for programs that shape the Rockhurst experience. Whether joining an event or supporting from afar, alumni involvement helps sustain the traditions, opportunities, and formation that define the school.
  
  Primary action:
  • Learn about Spectacular Week events
  
  Questions: Contact Meredith Suarez

• Catholic Charities + Hy-Vee Food Drives

  Dates: Third Saturday of each month (typically)
  
  Monthly Hy-Vee Food Drive service opportunities with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. We are excited to offer this as an option for teams, clubs, student groups, and alumni to engage in Ignatian service. Runs from March 2026 through December 2026. Typically take place on the third Saturday of each month at Hy-Vee (79th & State Line). Each date includes two shifts (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.) with space for four students and one adult chaperone per shift.
  
  Primary action:
  • Sign up for service day
  
  Questions: Contact Alan Ratermann, Director of Ignatian Service

• Prospective Student Welcome Night

  Date: May 2026 (date TBA)
  
  Prospective Student Welcome Night is a meaningful opportunity for alumni to serve as ambassadors for the Rockhurst experience. By engaging with prospective families, alumni help parents understand what the journey through — and beyond — Rockhurst truly looks like, sharing firsthand perspective on formation, brotherhood, and life after graduation. Your presence helps families envision not just four years, but the long arc of a Rockhurst education.
  
  Primary action:
  • Volunteer to welcome families
  
  Questions: Contact Beth Van Dyke or Steve Redmond '04, Directors of Admissions 

• Summer TIE Trips

  Dates: May 24-30 (Appalachia), July 5-11 (Appalachia), July 19-25 (Tijuana), July 26-August 1 (Kansas City)
  
  Total Ignatian Experience (TIE) trips for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors that require adult chaperones.
  
  Primary action:
  Talk to Alan Ratermann for additional details
  
  Questions: Contact Alan Ratermann, Director of Ignatian Service

• All Alumni Night

  Date: November 2026 (date TBA)
  
  All Alumni Night is a signature gathering that celebrates the full breadth of the Rockhurst community. The evening highlights current students, recognizes alumni across generations, and reflects on the traditions, values, and relationships that have made Rockhurst special for more than a century. By attending, alumni help affirm the continuity of the Rockhurst experience and the shared responsibility to carry it forward.
  
  Primary action:
  • Reserve your spot (sign-up coming soon)
  
  Questions: Contact Meredith Suarez
  
  

• Rock Giving Day - Alumni Call Nights

  Dates: November 2026 (dates TBA)
  
  Alumni Call Nights offer a simple but powerful way for alumni to stay connected and give back. By reaching out to fellow graduates, alumni help strengthen relationships across generations, share personal stories of impact, and reinforce the shared commitment that sustains Rockhurst. Your voice and presence remind others that Rockhurst is not just a school, but a lifelong community.
  
  Primary action:
  • Join a Call Night (sign-up coming soon)
  • Make a Gift (Rock Giving Day 2026 page coming soon)
  
  Questions: Contact Meredith Suarez