The President of Atlantic Technological University (ATU ), Dr Orla Flynn, this week launched ATU’s new Alumni Network for graduates and past students of ATU’s three legacy institutes and former RTCs, Galway-Mayo Institute, Institute of Technology Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology in ATU Galway.
The three former colleges together have an estimated 100,000 alumni since their formation in the 1970s in Galway, Sligo and Letterkenny.
The launch in the Galway (Dublin Road ) campus was attended by current and retired staff, students, special guests and graduates including alumni Michael Lohan, Chief Executive Officer, IDA Ireland; Damien McCallion, Chief Operations Officer, HSE; Evelyn O’Toole, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS ); and Keith Moran, Chief Executive Officer, SL Controls.
Welcoming attendees to the launch, ATU President Dr Orla Flynn, said throughout her time in higher education, she has been privileged to meet many exceptional students, graduates and collaborators, who have given generously of their time and knowledge, helping to foster a vibrant and diverse learning environment for our community.
“Through the establishment of a formal alumni network, we are seeking to increase the level of engagement with all our alumni, and to continue to be part of their career journeys”.
Lauren Reynolds, ATU Alumni Officer, said she is delighted to be working towards creating an engaged network of ATU alumni, a network that offers a range of supports and lifelong value to its members.
“The ATU alumni network is more than 50 years in the making, drawing from its three legacy institutions, with a potential network of over 100,000 people that includes graduates, students, staff and those people and organisations who have deeply collaborated with the university.
“We’d be delighted if you would get in touch with us and be part of our alumni network and hear what we are planning. You can email [email protected] or visit our new website: www.atu.ie/alumni
The keynote address was delivered by Michael Lohan, newly appointed CEO of IDA Ireland and former graduate of Electronic Engineering at ATU Galway-Mayo. A panel discussion, hosted by Alumni Relations expert and alumnus, Dr Maria Gallo, visiting Research Fellow ,Trinity Business School, brought together three inspiring leaders from the world of industry and public service.
Damien McCallion, Chief Operations Officer in the HSE responsible for oversight of day-to-day operations within the HSE, and a graduate of ATU Donegal. Evelyn O’Toole, a graduate of ATU Sligo, is founder and CEO of Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS ) based in Connemara and Tuam, Co Galway, and has been a scientist for over 30 years.
Keith Moran, CEO and co-founder of SL Controls, an international manufacturing organisation specialising in equipment systems integration and system support, is a graduate from ATU Sligo. Keith continued his Executive Education at ATU Donegal with an MBS in Innovation and Leadership.
