Arts & Sciences Development & Alumni Relations
595 Commonwealth Ave, West Entrance, Ste 700
casalum@bu.edu | (617) 353-5261
What are the main functions of DAR?
- To increase support to Boston University from among its constituencies: current and prospective donors, alumni, parents, corporations and foundations, the local community, and the general public.
- To assist the Dean and CAS to identify and highlight overall development opportunities and communicate these to the rest of the DAR staff.
- To coordinate efforts by the Dean and the development staff to identify major donor prospects.
- To highlight CAS faculty, programs, and research in organizing events and networking opportunities for alumni.
- To assist CAS departments as they think about connecting and communicating with their alumni.
- To cultivate long-term relationships between CAS leadership/faculty and alumni through campus visits, volunteer opportunities, academic research, and networking.
Why would I contact DAR?
- We would like to connect with our alumni (or those that might have affinity for our teaching/research/outreach) and build relationships that might lead to increased support.
- We have been contacted by alumni, friends, parents, or a company who would like to make a contribution to our department/program.
- We would like to send a department/program newsletter, an invitation to an event, or information about professional networking to our alumni.
- We have been contacted by alumni who would like to update their contact information or set up a campus visit.
- We have dynamic faculty with accessible topics who are willing to speak at events for BU alumni and friends.
Contact Arts & Sciences Development and Alumni Relations:
casalum@bu.eduJoy McKee
Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations for Arts & Sciences
joymckee@bu.edu | (617) 358-6376Allison Titus
Development Coordinator, Arts & Sciences Development and Alumni Relations
titusal@bu.edu | (617) 358-3238