Regional Alumni Chapters
Alumni Chapters strengthen community ties between Reedies by organizing events for alumni, including museum visits, happy hours, book clubs, holiday parties, community service—and any other fun events thought up by creative volunteers. Alumni Chapters serve as great places to connect with other Reedies whether you’re new to a region or just want to reconnect with others who share your Reed values of critical thinking and rigorous inquiry.
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Active Alumni Chapters
Each chapter has alumni volunteers who plan and organize events and activities. Email Chapter volunteers in your region to ask questions or share your ideas for events!
- Boston—alumni-boston-steering@groups.reed.edu
- Chicago—email Justin Corban ’04
- Denver—email Andrew Korson ’04
- Europe—alumni-europe-steering@groups.reed.edu
- New York—alumni-ny-steering@groups.reed.edu
- Portland—alumni-pdx-steering@groups.reed.edu
- Puget Sound—alumni-rainier-steering@groups.reed.edu
- Southern California—alumni-so-cal-steering@groups.reed.edu
- South Willamette Valley—alumni-south-willamette-valley@groups.reed.edu
- Washington, D.C.—alumni-dc-steering@groups.reed.edu
- *Austin—volunteers needed, alumni@reed.edu to help plan an event
- *Bay Area—volunteers needed, alumni@reed.edu to help plan an event
Do you live in a chapter region but don’t receive emails for chapter events? Make sure your IRIS profile is up to date and includes your current address. Updating your profile also helps fellow Reedies connect with you. Need help logging in? Check out our IRIS Guide or email alumni@reed.edu for assistance.
*Austin and Bay Area chapters are currently in need of volunteers. Email the office of Alumni Relations if you are interested in organizing an event in those areas.
Host your own regional event
Alumni events come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. An event is successful when Reedies gather to establish or strengthen bonds with each other or the college. Events can be simple or elaborate, from small book clubs, to attending lectures, to grabbing a bite to eat. Events are not limited to chapter regions. As long as there are Reedies interested in your idea, we can help you organize an event!
At the most simple, an event requires:
- A date: ideally selected at least 6-8 weeks in advance so there is enough time to spread the word and generate some buzz.
- A location: anywhere you can fit a group of Reedies will do. Virtual events are also an option!
- A Reedie host: That’s you! Your willingness to show up and spark conversations with your fellow alumni is critical to the success of any alumni event.
Take a look at our toolkit for more information about hosting an alumni event.
Chapter Leadership Council
The Reed College Alumni Association’s Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) exists to support the continuing welfare of the college and its alumni chapters. The CLC supports chapters connecting local alumni communities, developing ongoing engagement between alumni, and building deeper connections between alumni and the college.
CLC Members
CLC membership consists of volunteers from each active Chapter.
- Gray ’08, CLC Chair and Boston Committee
- Johanna Colgrove ’92, Past CLC Chair and Europe Chair
- Eve Lyons ’95, Boston Chair
- Justin Corban '04, Chicago Chair
- Andrew Korson ’04, Denver Chair
- Peter Miller ’06, New York Chair and CLC Representative to the Alumni Board
- Jim Quinn ’83, Portland Chapter and CLC Representative to the Alumni Board
- Wayne Clayton ’82, Southern California Chair
- Ashley Potter ’07, South Willamette Valley Chair
- Will Huiras ’14, Washington, D.C. Chair and CLC Representative to the Alumni Board
CLC Resources and Bylaws
Chapter Leadership Council Bylaws
Chapter Leadership Council Strategic Plan
Please contact alumni@reed.edu for more information about Alumni Chapters and the CLC.
Participation in Alumni Chapter Events involves certain risks inherent to the events, including, potential injury, harm, or loss. Although event organizers take precautions to prevent risk, it is impossible to guarantee absolute safety. Participants acknowledge that these activities involve inherent risk. Reed College does not assume any responsibility for such loss.