Alumni Engagement
Come walk/run with us and help raise money for student scholarships! ππ€β
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The annual Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run in memory of the universityβs long-time executive vice president and CFO, Wayne Dempsey, will take place on March 14, 2026 at 9am.β
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Benefitting the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund, this signature event is sure to be a blast! We kick things off at the Brenau amphitheater and the race route circles Brenau`s historic Gainesville campus. It`s also a qualifying race for the Peachtree Road Race! β
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To learn more or register, visit brenau.edu/dempseydash. β
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Sponsorships for the Dempsey Dash are available with benefits from logo placement to tabling at the event. Reach out to Tracy Moore at tmoore10@brenau.edu to learn more!
Do you know an OT alum who is making a difference and leading with excellence? The School of Occupational Therapy is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award!β
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Alumni may be nominated by peers, clients, colleagues, or themselves. The nomination process includes a short application and brief essay questions highlighting excellence in practice, outstanding service to the school or profession, or both. β
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Learn more and submit a nomination at the link in our bio.
What a night at the rink! πβ€οΈπβ
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Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on the Athens Rock Lobsters with us last night! We had an absolute blast, the energy was amazing, and even better, the Rock Lobsters skated away with a WIN! π¦
We`re spreading love with the Brenau Alumni Valentine Project! πβ
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Sign up (link in bio) to be matched with a fellow alum to send a Valentine and you`ll receive one in return, too! β
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The deadline is Sunday, Feb. 1. Valentines can be handmade or store-bought, but please don`t spend more than $10. β
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#valentineproject #brenaualumni #brenaufamily
πAmazing prize alert: Help our students start the year strong and you could win!β ποΈβ
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Support Brenau students now through Feb. 8th and youβll be entered to win the Brenau Alumni RTIC Prize Pack! Just make a gift in any amount at brenau.edu/give to be entered to win. β
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The prize pack includes:β
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The RTIC Everyday wheeled collapsible hard coolerβ
Two RTIC 20 oz. tumblers with reusable strawsβ
Two cold drink kooziesβ
Two reusable snack bags β
One large canvas tote with pocket β
One zippered crossbody bagβ
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The winner will be emailed and announced on Thursday Feb. 12th on our Facebook and Instagram: @brenaualumni. Prizes are available for local pickup or they can be shipped.β
We have a few tickets left for the Rock Lobsters hockey game in Athens on Sunday, Jan. 11! Don`t miss out on this fun opportunity to start off the new year! Link in bio π¦πβ
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#brenaualumni #athensrocklobsters
Happy New Year, Brenau Alumni! π₯πβ
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We`re wishing you a year filled with growth, joy, new opportunities, and moments that make you proud. We`re so excited to enter the new year with you πβ
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#brenaualumni #happynewyear #2026
Today is the LAST DAY to lock in the $350 early bird discount for our Greece Alumni Travel Trip! Donβt miss your chance to experience an unforgettable adventure, so secure your spot today π¬π·β¨β
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Link in bio!
Contact Us Today
alumni.news@brenau.edu
Phone: 770-534-6163
Fax: 770-538-4300
Mailing address:
Brenau University, Office of Alumni Engagement,
500 Washington Street S.E.,
Gainesville, GA 30501
Physical Address:
Walters House,
305 Boulevard NE,
Gainesville, Georgia
Directions
Emily Reid, MBA
Director of Alumni Engagement
Sahara Outler
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Carrie Williams
Data Administrative Specialist