Give Time

Giving a few minutes, hours or more to support Baker truly shows your commitment to the University. Regardless of how much time you give, this gift will strengthen your connections to the University and help ensure that Baker thrives.

Have a few minutes?

• Put a Baker University sticker on your car.
• Send us the name of a prospective student.
• Make a donation each year to the Baker Fund.
• Visit our Web site regularly.
• Read our free publications for alumni - Baker World magazine and Baker Pride newsletter.
• Keep in touch with classmates.
• Update your alumni contact information within the Online Community.
• Get details about being a mentor.

Have about an hour?

• Find a “lost” Baker alumnus.
• Make calls to classmates and encourage them to attend the class reunion.
• Identify others who could make donations to Baker.
• Talk about Baker to friends and colleagues.
• Get in touch with a favorite professor.
• Find out how to provide a student internship.
• Have lunch with Baker alumni in your area.
• Consider enrolling in continuing education classes at Baker.
• Visit the Baker Bookstore and show your Baker pride.

Have a few hours?

• Help out at Baker sporting events.
• Host or attend an alumni or fund-raising event.
• Host an international student during University holidays.
• Participate in Alumni Homecoming events.
• Participate in your class reunion.
• Help plan a homecoming or reunion event.
• Contact all of your classmates (we have the list!).
• Make an appointment with Baker to discuss planned-giving opportunities.
• Go to a Wildcats game!
• Be a greeter or campus tour guide.
• Help review scholarship applications.
• Read every page on the Baker Web site.
• Attend a play, concert or other campus event.
• Find out about the many scholarships available to students.

Can you spread time over a few months?

• Be the class reunion representative for your class.
• Take a continuing education class at Baker.
• Provide a student with an internship at your business.
• Serve on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

For more information on giving your time, contact the Office of University Advancement at 785.594.4555, toll-free 800.726.1554 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .