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JAARS COOKOUT
June 28, 2022 | JAARS | Waxhaw, NC
Join us for dinner for our alumni and friends at JAARS in Waxhaw, NC.
EAA AirVenture OshKosh 2022
July 25-31, 2022 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Join us for this year's LETU Alumni Night on the airport grounds, as we enjoy a dinner (special LETU meal for $10), plus take in the evening's airshow sponsored by alumni-owned Covington Aircraft!
global leadership summit
August 4-5, 2022 | LeTourneau Campus
For over 20 years, the Global Leadership Summit has been challenging and encouraging leaders around the world with actionable content from some of the best leaders in business, industry, and the church. LeTourneau University serves as a local host site for the conference livestream. We're glad to be able to offer our alumni a special discounted rate ($159/person vs the regular price of $229/person). Contact our Alumni Office for the conference discount code (alumni@letu.edu | 903-233-3831). *Note: Young adults (12-17), students, teachers and military personnel can attend for $99/person.
HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND
Sep 29 - Oct 2 | LeTourneau University | Longiew, TX
Join us for an extra-special Homecoming & Family Weekend as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary Alumni (this year's Golden Jackets!), welcome our new Freshmen and their families, celebrate Alumni achievement through our Academy of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Athletic Hall of Fame, and more!
SPECIAL FLY-IN: Alumni are invited to participate in this year's special Fly-In event by flying in their own planes or a company plane to Gregg County Airport (GGG) where we will be shutting down an entire taxi way for a special event on Saturday, Oct 1, complete with "Ms. Virginia" (a DC3 from Dynamic Aviation) and more!
Recent Events
ALASKA ALUMNI EVENT
June 18, 2022 | Alaska Aviation Museum | Anchorage, AK
Join us at the Aviation Museum in Anchorage, AK for a free lunch, a chance to connect with fellow alumni and friends, and hear from the Dean's of Aviation and Engineering about what is happening at LETU Univeristy.
GREAT TEXAS BALLOON RACE
June 17, 2022 | Longview Convention Center | Longview, TX
Join us for a special LETU Night at this year's Great Texas Balloon Race. Enjoy concerts, the Special Shape Spectacular, the Balloon Glow, and more! Stop by the LETU tent for ice-cold water and sodas and a chance to connect with fellow alumni, faculty, and staff. (50% LETU Discount)
RANGERS VS ASTROS
June 14, 2022 | Globe Life Field | Arlington, TX
Join us for a Texas-sized game as the Texas Rangers take on the Houston Astros. (30% off ticket prices)
ITALY 2022
May 16-27, 2022 | Italy | RESCHEDULED FOR 2023
Join Dr. and Mrs. Mason for a special trip to Italy next May. The trip will be tour the magnificent Tuscan countryside with its rolling hills and spectacular art and architecture, lovely Assisi in the region of Umbria, and finally Rome with its vestiges of the imperial city of antiquity. ($500 deposit via link below.)
Spring 2022 Graduation
May 7, 2022 | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2022 at the Spring Commencement. Attend the graduation ceremony via livestream or attend in person. Seat availability is limited. Please contact the Alumni Office if interested (alumni@letu.edu | 903-233-3840).
NOTE: This year's 50th Anniversary alumni - the Class of 1972 - are invited to join us for a very special part of the Graduation Ceremony.
ZACH WILLIAMS CONCERT
April 9, 2022 | Belcher Center | Longview, TX
Join us for a night of great music with Christian artists Zach Williams and special guest Anne Wilson. Enjoy a 20% discount on all tickets with discount code "INSIDER". Sponsored by our Alumni Relations Office.
Hootenanny weekend
April 8-9, 2022 | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX
Join us for a weekend of laughter and fun for the entire family! Laugh the night away with the annual Hootenanny Variety Show, cheer on the Yellow Jackets at a athletic event, reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy competitions and fun at The Pond, and so much more!
Teacher Education Career Fair
March 10, 2022, 2-4pm | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX
Join us, either as a representative for a school or teacher's organization or submit your resume for that next teaching position, at this Spring's Teacher Education Career Fair.
Arizona golf & spring training trip
March 3-6, 2022 | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX
Enjoy a classic celebration of golf and spring training baseball, March 3-6, 2022, at the beautifully renovated Wigwam Resort: three days of warm weather, golf at three great courses, a Texas Rangers Spring Training game, a tour of the Texas Ranger’s Spring Facilities and an insiders tour of PING (Karsten Manufacturing) to see how golf clubs are produced from start to finish. ($250 deposit can be paid below)
58th annual GO WEEK: The God who calls and Sends
January 23-27, 2022 | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX
With over 500 alumni serving as missionaries around the world (or have previously served), we are excited to celebrate the 58th annual Go Week on-campus! Complete with special speakers, guest missionaries and organizations representatives, seminars, and the World Cafe, it is a great week for all! Contact the Spiritual Life Office for more information.
Presidential Inauguration
Nov 5-6, 2021 | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX
Join us for the Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Steven D. Mason, LeTourneau University's 7th president. As part of the festivities, plan to join us for a special alumni luncheon on Saturday, November 6th with Dr. and Mrs. Mason and their family. More info to come.
LETU AThLETICS GOLF CLASSIC, Sponsored by encore multimedia
Monday, October 18th | Pinecrest Country Club | Longview, TX
Hit the golf course alongside friends, colleagues, and community leaders for this annual golf outing to support LETU Athletics. There are lots of opportunities to be involved, from serving as an event sponsor (click below to find out more about sponsorship opportunities) to playing on one of the up to 32 teams that day. Join us for a great day at of golfing and supporting LETU Athletics!
career fair
September 29, 2021 | LeTourneau University | Longview, TX
The annual career fair hosts companies and representatives from across the country on-campus for students to meet, learn about employment opportunities, submit resumes, etc. Alumni are invited to have their companies represented at the fair (click below to register your company). Alumni are also invited to attend the Career Fair, meet employers, submit resumes, etc. (Contact Career Services for more information - CareerServices@letu.edu). In addition, there are a number of volunteer needs related to the Career Fair (please contact the Alumni Office to volunteer - alumni@letu.edu).
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2021
September 15-18, 2021 | Longview, TX & Online
Join us in a celebration of 75 years of God's faithfulness to LeTourneau University at the 2021 Homecoming & Family Weekend. Click below to sign-up for updates, early bird tickets for events, and more.
FABTECh 2021
Sep 13-16, 2021 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
JStop by the LeTourneau University booth at this year's Fabtech Expo in Chicago to visit with Dr. Richard Baumer, the Omer Blodgett Chair of Welding/Materials Joining, and connect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students. Special Invitation for Welding/Materials Joining alumni: look for an announcement for a special meet-up in the upcoming Welding newsletter from Dr. Baumer.
Texas rangers vs houston astros ballgame (LETU 75th Event)
August 27, 2021, 7:05pm | Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Join us for a night at Globe Life Field as the Texas Rangers take on the Houston Astros. Whether you're a Rangers or Astros fan, we're all part of LETU community! So come cheer on your favorite team and enjoy an evening at the ballpark!
chapel: convocation (livestream/in-person)
August 16, 2021, 10:35am | LeTourneau's Main Campus & Online
Join us for this first chapel of the academic year, full of pomp & circumstance and a special address from President Steven Mason. Guests are welcome to attend in person in the Belcher Center or view online via livestream at the link below.
global leadership summit
August 5-6, 2021 | Longview, TX & Online
For over 20 years, the Global Leadership Summit has been challenging and encouraging leaders around the world with actionable content from some of the best leaders in business, industry, and the church. LeTourneau University serves as a local host site for the conference livestream. We're glad to be able to offer our students, staff, faculty, and alumni a special discounted rate ($119/person vs the regular price of $189/person). Alumni are invited to join us in-person on the LeTourneau University campus or they can join online from anywhere in the world. Contact our Alumni Office for the conference discount code (alumni@letu.edu | 903-233-3831).
Alumni Family Cookout at The Green
Sat, July 31, 2021, 10:30am-2:00pm | The Pavilion at The Green | Longview, TX
Join us for a cookout at the Green park for the entire family! Our team will be providing hotdogs, chips, and drinks as you and fellow alumni have a chance to connect while kids play around the park. (Reservation required.)
EAA AirVenture OshKosh 2021
July 26-Aug 1, 2021 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Stop by the LeTourneau University booth at this year's EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Catch up with several of our faculty members, who are also alumni (Bruce Chase, '92; David Tesser, '95), as well as a number of our students. Check out two of our Aviation program's planes and grab one of our commemorative 75th stickers while you're there!
Houston Space Center Visit
Fri, July 23, 2021 | Tickets: $7.50 | Houston, TX
Join us for a special 75th Anniversary event at the Houston Space Center where we'll meet with 2008 LETU alumna Misty Pearson, the Manager of the Mockup Space Vehicle Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center. After our time together, enjoy visiting the exhibits, taking the tram tour, and spending time at the Houston Space Center. (50% of each group ticket is covered by the Alumni Relations Office.)
Alumni Meet-up at Silver Grizzly
Thur, July 15, 2021, 5:30pm-7:30pm | Longview, TX
Join us for this come-and-go meetup with other local LETU Alumni at Silver Grizzly Espresso. This is a great opportunity to get to know other alumni in the area, provide input to our Alumni Relations Team for future events and opportunities, and enjoy a great (non-alcoholic) drink on us! (No reservation required.)
Texas Rangers Game
Thur, June 27, 2021 | Tickets: $7.50 | Arlington, TX
Join us for an afternoon with the Texas Rangers as they take on the Oakland Athletic's at Globe Life Field. (50% of the group ticket is paid for by the Alumni Relations Office.)
Alumni & Friends Dinner-October 15, 2019 5:30-8:00 PM
Glenda's Café
4400 Moulton Street A
Greenville, TX 75401
Alumni & Friends Dinner-October 24, 2019, 6:00 PM
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy Dr.
East Earl, PA 17519
Alumni Dinner at Fabtech 2019-November 12, 2019, 6:30 PM
Maggiano's Little Italy
516 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
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