In a time of social distancing, providing opportunities for social engagement is more important than ever to help people combat issues around loneliness and isolation. Below are virtual event ideas that will foster connection and community.
Check out information about online meeting platforms.
If you have virtual event ideas you'd like to share with your fellow volunteers submit your ideas here.
Alumni want to come together to discuss commonalities across communities with the goal of bringing people together to talk about topics of interest. This toolkit is designed to walk you through the process of hosting a networking event and creating intentional and purposeful spaces with a focus.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to execute this event.
VIRTUAL HYBRID FACULTY EVENTS
As we work our way toward the “new normal” amid the continuing strain of COVID-19 and variants, some faculty may be unable or unwilling to travel for in-person Back to Class events. You may wish to consider hosting hybrid events, blending in-person with virtual. To assist with planning this type of event, we’ve prepared a guide with best practices.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to execute this event.
Virtual trivia is a fun way to encourage community engagement with a little friendly competition. There are a variety of ways to host virtual trivia. Your Alumni Relations team is proud to offer access to Kahoot! which is a game-based platform that makes it easy to create and share trivia quizzes for uniquely interactive experiences.
Here's a step-step guide on how to execute this event.
Many regional alumni clubs have long-established book clubs, which allow alumni to meet on a regular basis and engage in intellectual discussions. The great news is, it’s easy to transition these book clubs to the virtual realm so that they’re compliant with social distancing mandates. Don’t have an existing book club? This could be a good time to give it a try!
Here is a step by step guide on how to execute this event.
During this time of social distancing, there will be many members of your community looking for ways to share their artistic talents with a wider community and an audience hungering for cultural experiences. Virtual Open Mic nights provide a great opportunity for connection.
Here is a step by step guide on how to execute this event.
Recreate the experience of a Brown course discussion group. The idea is simple: share a link to a podcast, lecture, or event with your community and then set a date to get together over video conferencing to discuss.
Here is a step by step guide on how to execute this event.
In an era of social distancing people are looking for opportunities to connect. Virtual Happy Hours give people a much-needed outlet to socialize.
Here is a step by step guide on how to execute this event.
In an era of social distancing people are looking for opportunities to connect. What better way to bring classmates and their families together than a Virtual Dance Party?
Here is a step by step guide on how to execute this event.
Host a virtual movie night for your alumni community. A Netflix Party is a new way to watch Netflix with friends online. It allows you to synchronize video playback and has a group chat feature so your guests can connect with one another while enjoying a movie or TV show.