This fall, 20 College of the Desert students have the incredible opportunity to win valuable scholarships during The Great Alumni Hunt as they hunt for COD alumni throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond. Each student will earn points for the greatest number of alumni that they add to their team between September 29th – October 25th. Throughout the month, these teams will compete in an “Amazing Race-style” competition where they, their team members, and notable alumni mentors will sprint to connect with as many COD alumni as possible!
Points will be awarded for each individual who is found. The Launch Party will take place on Friday, September 29th, where students and their mentors will be introduced and have an opportunity to start collecting team members.
Throughout the month, several Quick-Fire events will provide the chance for more alumni to be found. Those who cannot attend can register at CODFoundation.org/
The Finale Celebration will take place on center ice on Wednesday, October 25th, during a Coachella Valley Firebirds game at Acrisure Arena, where final points will be tallied, and valuable scholarships awarded.
“COD is proud to produce a professional workforce to strengthen our Valley’s social and economic infrastructure,” shares Catherine Abbott, Executive Director for COD Foundation. “The Great Alumni Hunt will show the impact of talented COD alumni while supporting students who are putting themselves through school to achieve their educational dreams.”
For more than 60 years, COD has made it possible for local students to pursue their academic dreams. In turn, these students become skilled nurses, firefighters, EMTs, chefs, hoteliers, architects, entrepreneurs, and business leaders of 125,000 alumni strong, who give back to our community, as well as generating over $300 million annually to our local economy.
If you know someone who attended College of the Desert, please ask them to join the Great Alumni Hunt and register at CODFoundation.org/
College of the Desert Foundation is a 501(C)3 registered nonprofit organization. The mission of the COD Foundation is to act as advocates for the college and to secure financial support enhancing the educational opportunities for all students.
