Message From Karimeh

Click here to view a message from Karimeh A. McDaniel (BA '02), Chair of the Young Alumni Committee, that was recorded at the 2009 Vision Forum.

Eye of the Tiger

The Young Alumni Committee was named the 2009-2010 Alumni Committee of the Year in the Association’s Affinity Category. The Committee received the Eye of the Tiger award at the Memphis vs ECU football game in late October, where the Alumni Association and its National Executive Board President, Mark Long (BSEE '85), recognized and thanked Karimeh McDaniel (BA ’02), Chair of the Young Alumni Committee, for their many contributions to the welfare and tradition of the University of Memphis.

First Tennessee True Blue 5K

The Young Alumni Committee hosted the 3rd Annual First Tennessee True Blue 5K on Friday, October 23. The evening race around the University of Memphis campus had lots of great food, fun and awards! Proceeds benefit a newly established Young Alumni Committee Scholarship. To view photos, click here: www.pictage.com/738881

Tigers Baseball

The University of Memphis Alumni Association Young Alumni Committee caught True Blue spring fever when the U of M Tiger Baseball team took on the Ole Miss Rebels at AutoZone Park in early April. Young Alumni, fans and friends enjoyed a beautiful evening at the top minor league baseball park in the country.

Young Alumni Watch Parties

Basketball

The Young Alumni Committee threw a TRUE BLUE Watch Party for the U of M vs. UT basketball game in January at the Fox & Hound. Over 100 Tiger alumni, fans and friends came out to watch the U of M get a victory. The atmosphere was electric - thanks to everyone who came out! To view pictures of this event, click here.

Football

The Young Alumni Committee hosted a great Watch Party for the U of M vs UT football game at Newby's in the fall. The Committee packed the house with over 70 TRUE BLUE fans as everyone watched the Tigers play the UAB Blazers. Thanks to everyone that attended.

Past Events

2008 Summer Symposium: Step up to the Plate ...
The University of Memphis Young Alumni Committee hosted their 2008 Summer Symposium, Step up to the Plate …with featured speaker U of M Baseball Head Coach Daron Schoenrock, on Thursday, July 31 in the Alumni Center. Thanks to all who came out for a fun evening with “Coach Rock” and fellow young alumni!

2007 Summer Symposium: Eat, Drink and Be Enlightened
The Young Alumni Committee hosted its inaugural Summer Symposium, titled Eat, Drink & Be Enlightened on Tuesday, June 26, at the Alumni Center. Nearly 100 young alumni and friends enjoyed networking, camaraderie and complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres as featured speaker Dr. Don Carson shared about his experiences in over 25 years with the U of M and the importance of having a life-long relationship with the University.

True Blue 5K
Thank you for joining the Young Alumni Committee at the 2009, 2008 and 2007 fall First Tennessee True Blue 5Ks. The course began on Walker Ave. near Ellington Hall and continued throughout the beautiful University of Memphis campus, passing the Presidential Rose Garden, Clock Tower, University Center and many other parts of campus.  Winners were congratulated with an awards ceremony immediately following. Join us for future races! To view photos from the 2009 race, click here: www.pictage.com/738881

Chapter Leadership

Karimeh McDaniel (BA ’02), Chair
karimeh.mcdaniel@morgankeegan.com

Katie Abart (BBA ’07), Race Director
klyons@gmail.com

Dusty Nelson (BBA ’05), Membership Director
djnelsn1@yahoo.com

Beth Wilson (BA ’04), Communications Director
bethbwilson@hotmail.com

To join the Young Alumni Committee, contact Ryan Jones at rjones1@memphis.edu or 901/678-1333.