Constituent Groups

Rockhurst University constituent associations are volunteer groups that exist to carry on the mission of Rockhurst in the community in a targeted way.

Rockhurst University Leaders Council

The Rockhurst University Leaders Council is an organization that exists in Kansas City and St. Louis and is comprised of community leaders who are committed to learning, leadership and service in the Jesuit tradition and dedicated to communicating the distinct attributes of Rockhurst University to business, civic, social, religious, and philanthropic communities nationwide. For more information on the Rockhurst University Leaders Council contact Mary Mooney Burns, '93 at mary.burns@rockhurst.edu.

Kansas City Young Alumni Council

The Young Alumni Council (YAC) exists to actively engage young alumni in Kansas City with Rockhurst University through social events, professional development, and community service opportunities. Council sponsored annual events include Santa at the Rock, Meet the Makers/Young Alumni Council Speaker Series, and the Young Alumni Reunion during Family & Alumni Weekend. YAC members have graduated from RU within the past ten years. For more information please fill out our YAC Interest Form. Questions? Contact Hannah Tarwater, '18, '21 MA at hannah.tarwater@rockhurst.edu.

St. Louis Alumni Council

The St. Louis Alumni council exists to help provide volunteer leadership and vision for university sponsored alumni programs and engagement opportunities in St. Louis. Council sponsored initiatives include Palm Sunday Mass, Cardinals vs. Royals watch parties, and the annual St. Louis Christmas party. For more information please contact Ann Zanaboni at ann.zanaboni@rockhurst.edu.

Friends of Rockhurst University Library

The Friends of Rockhurst University Library promotes awareness and support for the continued growth of the Greenlease Library necessary for the academic growth of students and faculty. For more information on the Friends of RU Library contact Kristy Peterson at kristy.peterson@rockhurst.edu.

R Club

The R Club is the official athletic booster club of Rockhurst University. This membership-based organization offers an opportunity for alumni and supporters to directly enhance the experience of student-athletes at Rockhurst University. For more information contact Brent Blazek, '17 MBA at brent.blazek@rockhurst.edu.

Alumni Medical Network

The Alumni Medical Network is a community of medical professionals who are committed to providing a network of support for Rockhurst students who are preparing for a career in the medical field. For more information, please submit this form. 

Golden Hawks Society 

The Golden Hawks Society is made up of alumni who have celebrated their 50-year "Golden Hawk" reunion. For more information on the Golden Hawks Society contact Brent Blazek, '17 MBA at brent.blazek@rockhurst.edu.

If you have an ideas for a potential constituent group, please reach out to Caroline Campbell, Director of Alumni Relations, caroline.campbell@rockhurst.edu.