Alums of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing or one of the legacy schools that is part of our past, have access to a number of free benefits and opportunities. As an alum of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing or one of the legacy schools that is part of our past, you have access to a number of free benefits and opportunities.
Networking: Our Alumni Association offers more than 11,000 contact names. If you connect with the College’s social media accounts–Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn–and attend alumni events, you can develop and maintain relationships with fellow graduates and strengthen your professional network.
Library Access: You have easy access to the College’s library services. Whether you choose to use this service online or in person, you can Ask the Librarian for help in journal requests and book searches, and use our medical databases and publications in your nursing profession.
Career Services: Every alum can use our OptimalResume tool, an online career-management platform that provides a suite of resources for building a professional resume, developing a cover letter and creating a professional portfolio. Users can also participate in practice interviews using electronic videos and use this tool to develop a personal website. To access OptimalResume, visit https://barnesjewishcollege.optimalresume.com. (To get started, click on NEW USER in the upper right tab. Then click on the ALUMNI CLICK HERE green tab, click YES and use the access code alumni.)
Annual Magazine and e-Newsletters: When you stay connected to the College through our publications, you can take advantage of professional, educational and social opportunities. As we grow and expand our achievements in academics and research, you will find top news stories about these developments by reading the annual magazine and our e-newsletters.
Events: Join the Alumni Association and take advantage of the events it sponsors throughout the year. These free opportunities will connect you with fellow alums, current students and some of your favorite faculty members. To find events open to alumni, including homecoming, reunions, educational events and social gatherings, visit the College’s online calendar. Alumni and friends of the College are also invited to travel with the Alumni Association. Learn about upcoming trips by visiting our Travel Adventures page.
We hope you will take advantage of these great benefits. If you have any questions about the Barnes-Jewish College Alumni Association, visit the association’s webpage or contact Dr. June Cowell-Oates, director of Alumni Affairs, at JCowell-Oates@bjc.org or 314.454.8694.
