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Alumni Relations

Dedicated to engaging our 375,000+ alumni around the world and fostering lifelong connections between them, their alma mater and each other.

Alumni Relations

Dedicated to engaging our 375,000+ alumni around the world and fostering lifelong connections between them, their alma mater and each other.

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AVP, Alumni Relations

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Administrative Officer: Ashley Shaw

Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 88960

The AVP, Alumni Relations is responsible for shaping and advancing alumni engagement at Western University, collaborating across the institution to inspire pride, loyalty, volunteerism and philanthropic support among the institution’s 375,000+ graduates. A member of Advancement’s senior leadership team, the AVP leads a dedicated team to design and implement innovative programs and events tailored to every stage of the alumni lifecycle while helping foster meaningful, lifelong relationships that continue to strengthen the impact of our global alumni community.

Purple and Proud

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With an academic and student experience unlike any other, Western's alumni are as passionate about their alma mater as the day they graduated "Purple and Proud" for life. As the University's most important ambassadors, these graduates are the driving force behind the reputation we have built and the impact we continue to make.

With thousands of new alumni joining this global community each year, our team is proud to serve as the gateway for them to remain meaningfully connected to the institution and become active participants in its long-term vision.

Through the many programs and initiatives we manage, Alumni Relations works to inspire loyalty, build community and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships that will last a lifetime. From initiatives and volunteer opportunities to exclusive benefits and continuing education, alumni can keep their Western pride alive and thriving while enriching their personal and professional legacies.

Our Services

Offer alumni programs and events

Offer Purple Perks for exclusive alumni benefits

Craft exclusive alumni communications such as the Western Alumni Magazine and e-newsletter

Provide volunteer and recognition opportunities, including the Alumni Association and Global Ambassador program

Enable professional development, career management and mentorship programs for alumni

Our Services

Offer alumni programs and events

Offer Purple Perks for exclusive alumni benefits

Craft exclusive alumni communications such as the Western Alumni Magazine and e-newsletter

Provide volunteer and recognition opportunities, including the Alumni Association and Global Ambassador program

Enable professional development, career management and mentorship programs for alumni

Meet The Team