Facebook and Other Social Media outreach
The University of Puget Sound’s Office of Alumni and Parent Relations recognizes that one
of the best ways to reach out to alumni is through social media tools that are already
connecting groups of alumni and friends.
Facebook
To initiate reaching out to alumni through Facebook, follow these first steps:
1. “Friend” Ups Alums on Facebook.
2. Work with the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations to create a page for your class,
regional alumni club, affinity group, etc., that you represent on the Alumni Council.
3. “Like” the Facebook page created for your group.
4. Post pictures from your Logger Days, ask questions of other members of the group
(what is a favorite memory from Greek Rush? What song did you have the most fun
singing in Adelphians?), and encourage others to post comments and updates.
5. Post information about upcoming reunions, events, and gatherings, and encourage
people to register to attend.
Using social media to reach out to fellow alumni is a great way to keep in touch. Keep in
mind that frequent updates using social media tools is necessary. Post something new to
your group’s page at least twice per week.
Do you Tweet?
The University of Puget Sound uses Twitter to provide quick updates for alumni, and to
share articles, news, and events that are happening at the university. If you use Twitter, we
encourage you to share news about your Alumni Council Committee through Twitter.
1. Follow PSAlumni.
2. Create Tweets with updates about your Alumni Council Committee.
3. Retweet posts from Puget Sound Alumni, University of Puget Sound, and other
university accounts (Career and Employment Services, etc).
Tweet often! Retweet or post new information at least 4 times per week.
Are you LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a great way to find past and present colleagues and classmates quickly.
Discover inside connections when you’re looking for a new job or new business
opportunity. By connecting with Puget Sound alumni, you can connect professionally, and
learn about Puget Sound news and events.
1. Join the Group University of Puget Sound Alumni Association.
2. Start a discussion group, and post a question for other LinkedIn members to
respond.
3. Post a job.
4. Connect with other alumni.
LOGGER[net]
LOGGER[net] is Puget Sound’s online alumni community. Created to provide alumni with
an online space to find other alumni through the Alumni Directory, post class notes and
pictures, update your address and contact information, and connect with students through
Alumni Sharing Knowledge Online. LOGGER[net] also hosts webpages for individual
committees of the Alumni Council.
As an alumni volunteer, it’s important that you are a member of LOGGER[net]. Take
advantage of the great resources that LOGGER[net] holds by:
1. Register to join! Update your address
2. Post a class note
3. Find a friend in the alumni directory and send them a message through
LOGGER[net]
4. Check the Logger Pages for events and other news from Alumni Council groups and
committees.