Alumni Events
Upcoming Events
Stop by the BYU Education Society tent at the BYU vs. Colorado State tailgate! Enjoy games, grab some swag, and learn more about the Society.
Cougs Care Book Drive
Help us give back to the Fort Collins community by supporting the Children's Speech and Reading Center. We're collecting new and gently used children's picture books to help young readers.
Can't bring a book? Support the drive by donating through our Amazon Wish List.
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Join us at the BYU Education Society tent during the BYU vs. TCU tailgate! Stop by to enjoy games, pick up some BYU swag, and connect with fellow Cougs.
Cougs Care Literacy Drive
We're proud to partner with Literacy United to help put more books into the hands of young readers across the Dallas–Fort Worth community. Bring a new children's book to the tailgate and help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Unable to bring a book? You can still support the drive by donating through our Amazon Wish List.
For tailgate details, click here.
Join us for the BYU McKay School Homecoming Celebration! Bring the whole family for food, games, and fun as we celebrate Homecoming together.
As part of this year's celebration, the BYU Education Society is sponsoring a children's literacy book drive through the Cougar Built program. Bring a new or gently used children's book to help foster a love of reading for children in our local communities.
You can also donate online through our amazon wishlist.
For more information about the event and to register click here!
Tailgate Co-Sponsored by BYU Education Society at Utah Football game, Benifiting Children's Literacy
Stop by the BYU Education Society tent during the BYU vs. Utah tailgate! Enjoy games, grab some BYU swag, and connect with fellow Cougar fans before kickoff.
Cougs Care Literacy Drive
Let's show Utah that Cougs Care! Partnering with local organization Kids Read for a literacy drive to help put more books into the hands of young readers. Bring a new children's book and join us in making a difference.
Can't bring a book? You can still participate by donating through our Amazon Wish List.
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Recent Events
June 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enlightened by Truth: Education in the Light of the Gospel
Recordings of keynote speakers are available to view here:
Keynote Speakers
Robert Millet, Former BYU Dean of Religious Education and Professor of Ancient Scripture
The Quest for Knowledge by Faith
Abby Cox, Utah's First Lady
Educator Wellness
Tom & Gayle Holdman, Holdman Studios Stained Glass Artists
Speaking Through Light
Come to the BYU Education Society tent at the Texas Tech game tailgate. Play “Word Trivia”, win prizes, and learn about the Society!
Let's cheer on BYU and show Texas that COUGS CARE by giving back to the community! We are partnering with Literacy Lubbock, a nonprofit supporting early childhood and family literacy as well as adult education programs and ESL education. Bring new or gently used books to the tailgate or make cash donations.
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Come to the BYU Education Society tent at the Arizona game tailgate. Play “Word Trivia”, win prizes, and learn about the Society!
OPERATION READ & FEED
Let’s show Tucson that Cougs Care by giving back to the local community. We’re collecting books for Sunnyside Elementary School and food donations for the Sunnyside Community Food Pantry.
Please bring:
- New or gently used children's books
- Non-perishable food items
Together, we can make a real difference—on and off the field.
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Come to the BYU Education Society tent at the Colorado game tailgate. Play “Word Trivia”, win prizes, and learn about the Society!
Let's cheer on BYU and show Boulder that COUGS CARE! We are giving back to the community through a service project benefitting The Family Learning Center of Boulder.
Donate at the tailgate or online through our Amazon Wish List. Donations over $20 will receive a special thank-you gift at the tailgate.
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Joy-Filled Learning Through Christ
BYU Wilkinson Student Center, Garden Court
OR Online
Recordings of select speakers are available to view here:
Anthony Sweat
PhD, Chair, Church History and Doctrine, BYU Religious Education
Topic: “A House of Learning: The Lord’s Teaching Methods in the Temple”
Isaac Darko-Mensah
In-Country Director, Empower Playgrounds
Topic: “Finding Joy in Increasing Educational Opportunity for All of God's Children”
Brenda Burr
Principal, Primary Children’s School Zone
Topic: “Joyful Learning: It’s Not Magical; It’s Intentional”
Katie Steed
Disability Specialist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Topic: “That All May Feel the Joy of Learning Through Christ”
Ganel-Lyn Condie
Speaker, Host, and Author
Topic: “Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Lasting Joy in Jesus”
Presentation slides of select speakers are available
here.
Come to the BYU Education Society tent at the Arizona State game tailgate. Play "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader," win prizes, and learn about the Society!
Operation Feed & Read
Let's cheer on BYU and show Arizona that COUGS CARE by giving back to the community! Join the BYU Alumni Association chapters in Arizona, Just Serve of Arizona, LDSSA of ASU, the BYU Education Society (sponsored by BYU McKay School of Education), and The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU in Operation Feed & Read to help the ASU America Reads Program and local food pantries. Bring books, supplies, and non-perishsable goods to the tailgate.
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Come to the BYU Education Society tent at the Utah game tailgate. Play "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader," win prizes, and learn about the Society!
Let's cheer on BYU and show Salt Lake City that COUGS CARE by giving back to the community! Bring non-perishable food to the tailgate to donate! Donations will benefit the Utah Food Bank, an organization dedicated to Fighting Hunger Statewide.
For more information on the tailgate, click here.
Join us on Saturday, October 12th for the 2024 BYU McKay School Homecoming Celebration! There will be food, fun, and socializing for the entire family. There will be lawn games for kids of all ages and a drawing for fun prizes!
For more information regarding this event and tickets, click here.
Come to the BYU Education Society tent at the Baylor game tailgate. Play "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader," win prizes, and learn about the Society!
Let’s cheer on BYU and show Texas that COUGS CARE by giving back to the community! Bring canned or boxed food to donate at the tailgate! Donations will benefit Caritas of Waco, an organization that “is committed in the fight against food insecurity and poverty, so that those who are most vulnerable among us can have hope.”
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Come to the BYU Education Society tent at the SMU game tailgate. Play "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader," win prizes, and learn about the Society!
Let's cheer on BYU and show Texas that COUGS CARE by giving back to the community! Bring art supplies to the tailgate to donate! Donations will benefit adults with disabilities in the Dallas area. View this link for a wish list of preferred items.
Location: 5800 Bush Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
Think Celestial: Educating in the Classroom and at Home
Hinckley Building BYU Campus, OR Online
Recordings of select speakers are available to view here.
Kim B. Clark, Professor of Management, BYU Marriott School of Business. Topic: Deep Learning: Succeed in School Through the Power of the Savior for Students and Their Families
Melissa Bostwick and Kim Jones, Social and Emotional Well-Being, Alpine School District. Topic: Educating the Whole Child: Helping Students Reach Their Potential
Damon Bahr, BYU Assoc. Prof. (Ret.), Teacher Education. Topic: Learning from Spiritual and Secular Sources: Orchestrating Inspired Discussions While Teaching in the Savior’s Way
Sarah Clark, BYU McKay School of Education Assoc. Dean & Prof., Teacher Education. Topic: Harnessing the Power of Literacy to Heal Broken Hearts, Strengthen Homes, and Prepare Us All for Eternity
Loren D. Marks, Prof., Family Life, BYU College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Topic: Stories and Lessons from Great Teachers (and Students) Who Lifted Me Up
Let's cheer on BYU and show West Virginia that COUGS CARE by giving back to the community! Give a new or gently used book you love. Donations will benefit local children through West Virginia University’s Nursery School and United Way. This COUGS CARE service project is co-sponsored by the local alumni chapters and the BYU Education Society.
Location: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, 900 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV
For more information about the tailgate, click here.
BYU Education Society - Boise Area
Reading Is Lit!
Literacy Fair for Families & the Community
Bring the kids for a festive reading celebration!
- FREE books for the kids
- Storytime with local heroes
- Entertainment for children, ages 0-12
- Message from Cosmo the Cougar
- Exhibit hall, classes, and workshops
Join us on Saturday, October 21st for the 2022 BYU McKay School Homecoming Celebration! There will be food, fun, and socializing for the entire family. There will be lawn games for kids of all ages, a book drive, and a drawing for fun prizes!
This year, we are sponsoring a children's literacy book drive. Please bring a new book you personally love to donate which will be shared with children and youth in need through the Cougar Built program.