Dining with Tritons is a program that provides current UMSL students the opportunity to meet alumni and network over a meal in a local restaurant, on campus, or in an alumni's home. The program aims to strengthen the UMSL community and adds a personal touch to the UMSL experience.
Apart from good food and good conversation, the program provides students an avenue to: discuss life as an UMSL student; to inquire about internships and careers after graduation; to gain insight into job interviews and corporate culture; to learn about industry trends; to make impactful networking connections to start or further their careers; and to learn the importance of staying involved with and connected to UMSL after graduation.
The most recent Dining with Tritons events include a gathering on October 28, 2024, where students and alumni discussed advocacy as a volunteer and through career paths featuring Tim Green, BSBA 1990, Jim Wallis, BA 1992 and former student Rory Riddler. On October 30, 2024, students met with several Edward Jones alumni as they shared how UMSL helped inform their career paths. These exciting events feature small groups that allow students to form meaningful connections while engaging with UMSL alumni. The next event will take place in December. If you are a student or alumni that is interested in participating in Dining with Tritons, sign up below.
We are always looking for great alumni, faculty and staff to host and attend a Dining with Tritons event. As a host, you will work with the Office of Alumni Engagement to identify and reach out to UMSL alumni participants. You can host a smaller dinner or an informal gathering with appetizers. These gatherings can be as formal or as casual as the host desires, and can take place in the host's home, outdoors, or at a restaurant. As the host, you get to decide all the details.
If you are interested in hosting or participating in Dining with Tritons, please email alumni@umsl.edu.
Network with UMSL alumni, find out about life after college, and interact with professors and staff outside the classroom. Throughout the school year the Office of Alumni Engagement will work with academic units and student organizations to identify students who would like to participate in this program. If you are a student or the leader of a student organization who would like to participate or plan a Dining with Tritons event, please e-mail alumni@umsl.edu.