You’re only a student for four years, but you’ll always be a Bear for Life.
Ursinus College Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) is a campus organization focused on exposing students to what it means to be proud Ursinus alumni and Bears for Life. It is composed of enthusiastic students dedicated to educating the campus community about philanthropy as it relates to the College, increasing student engagement and school spirit, and advocating on behalf of the Office of Advancement.
Applications will be collected every Fall.
Our Events
STAT hosts Spirit Week leading up to UC’s Homecoming & Family Weekend each year, hosting events and programs to get the Ursinus community excited and feeling full of school spirit!
An annual tradition at Ursinus College, #Giving2UCday is a day for alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and friends to join together and combine their support to make a real difference in the lives of students today and in the future. STAT welcomes students to participate and for the chance to win fun swag and prizes all day!
STAT hosts Celebration of Lights with the goal to promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, and hopefully some love across campus. Candle lighting follows a share of traditions, refreshments, and performances.
In 2019, STAT will help the Ursinus community celebrate the college’s 150th birthday! In past celebrations, students celebrated in Upper Wismer to “toast” the occasion (with sparkling cider) and a special dinner prepared by dining services!
An annual tradition at Ursinus College, Philanthropy Week is a spring event, where students, faculty and staff learn about how the College has been shaped by philanthropy.
Students make their own UC pennant, enjoy ice cream and learn about the philanthropists throughout UC history who have made a difference!
STAT students are invited to be matched with an Ursinus College Alumni Council volunteer who will mentor them throughout their UC experience
Why does philanthropy matter?
What does it mean to be a philanthropist?
How has philanthropy impacted your life at UC?
One thing you wish people knew about philanthropy…
What is something you recently learned about philanthropy at Ursinus?
“I volunteered for STAT to meet new people and engage with the Ursinus campus community. I chose to join the Engagement Ursa because it was the best way for me to do so! I love working with others to declare the Faculty of the Month and learning more about Canva to make announcements.“
” I volunteered for STAT because I love being creative and coming up with fun activities to do with my friends as well as making new friends and connections!”
“I volunteered for STAT to better connect with my community. I wanted to find a way to be more involved with events that occur on campus and meet new people, so STAT was the perfect fit.“
“I volunteered for STAT because it seemed like a great opportunity for me to get involved in my school community. STAT has also allowed me to meet a great group of people that are there for one another and are dedicated to school spirit.”
“I volunteered to be a part of STAT because I wanted to continue my family’s legacy at the school, and help to create strong connections for the current students to become Bears for Life”
“Not only did STAT connect me with so many alumni and new friends, it has allowed me to be more involved with the Ursinus community and be apart of makes Ursinus so unique. I love being able to help host events with the Ursinus students and annuli to help keep the transitions alive and special for all. It is such a honor to be part of STAT and be apart of everything STAT has to offer to its members and the Ursinus community has a whole.”
“I really have felt an overwhelming sense of pride being an Ursinus student; I wanted to find a way of becoming more connected to my community and experiencing all that the college can offer.“
“I volunteered for STAT because I wanted to get involved with Ursinus’ alumni and current students. It has allowed me to meet new friends and make connections with administration.”
“I volunteered for STAT because I wanted to learn more about the school’s history and alumni. Personally, I joined the education committee to share the history I learned with peers. Beyond that, I believe there is a lot of value in connecting with alumni because they can provide insight on individual journeys and advice on departing college.”
“I volunteered for STAT because I saw it as a great opportunity to get involved on campus and start making valuable connections with students, teachers, and alumni.”
“I volunteered for STAT because I wanted to be a part of an organization on campus that would not only make me feel welcome, but make others feel welcome as well, and that would get the whole Ursinus community involved to help foster the Ursinus family and environment.”