DINNERS WITH ANTEATERS: CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH ALUMNI
Program Description:
Dinners with Anteaters is a program that connects students with alumni, staff, or faculty for a fun evening of casual networking and advice sharing over a nice warm meal. In partnership with Student Alumni Association and the UC Irvine Alumni Association, this program started in 2003 and has since become a long-lasting Anteater tradition.
Hosts are responsible for providing a complimentary meal for the students; either at their home or a local restaurant of their choice. Hosts can also select how many students they want to host for dinner (minimum of three students).
Upcoming Dates:
- Fall Quarter: Nov. 2, 2024
- Winter Quarter: Feb. 8, 2025
Questions? Email us at
dinnerswithanteaters.uci@gmail.com
HOST A STUDENT DINNER
You’ve graduated, built your career, experienced life and made it through successfully. Share what you’ve learned with young Anteaters by signing up as a dinner host for Dinners with Anteaters. Alumni, staff and faculty are invited to host!
These dinners take place once per academic quarter on a Saturday night. Hosts are responsible for providing a complimentary meal for the students; either at their home or local restaurant of choice. Hosts can also select how many students they want to host for dinner (minimum three students).
Don’t want to do it alone? Team up with an Anteater friend and host a dinner together! For more information about hosting a dinner, please review our Host Expectations and Frequently Asked Questions
STUDENT SIGN-UP
Looking for a free dinner? Interested in finding a friendly mentor? Sign up to attend Dinners with Anteaters! Organized by the Student Alumni Association, this is a great opportunity to network with fellow Anteaters and gain helpful advice about UC Irvine, careers and more.
These dinners take place once per academic quarter on a Saturday night. Students will be matched to a dinner related to their major or interest and ride will be pre-arranged for attendees.
Note: Dinner placement is subject to availability of dinners and time of registration. For more detailed information about attending a Dinners with Anteaters, please review our Student Expectations and Frequently Asked Questions.