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Be An Ambassador for UAlbany ...
Help
shape the life of today's UAlbany students and alumni
by becoming a UAlbany ambassador. It's a great opportunity
to network, to give back to your community and -- most
important -- to be a partner in creating a quality learning
environment for students.
Each
year, hundreds of alumni and friends of the University
lend their talents and experience to programs across
the campus as well as across the country in endeavors
such as career mentoring, advisory councils, guest lecturing,
student recruitment, constituent groups and much more.
Call
the Alumni Association at (518) 442-3083 or email us
at alumni@uamail.albany.edu
for more information.
Alumni
Office and Program Affiliates
Alumni
Admissions Ambassadors Program
Represent UAlbany at college nights in your area, join an admissions representative at prospective student programs on and off campus, contact admitted students from your area or host a small reception for admitted students in your home or another location. If you're interested in particpating in any of these activities, complete the Admissions Ambassador volunteer form.
Alumni
Association Board
Board
members serve a four-year term on the association's governing
board. The board meets four times per year. Elections
are held in June.
Alumni
Association Committees
Committee
members provide advice through standing or ad-hoc committees.
Committees typically meet 3-6 times per year in person
or by teleconference.
Regional
Leadership
What is a Regional Volunteer?
Regional Volunteers are local alumni contacts in an area.
Regional volunteers:
- Act as a central contact for alumni, parents, prospective students,
new graduates, and the UAAA.
- Serve as a university ambassador at events determined by the
University (faculty visits, presidential visits).
- Plan the occasional informal event (book readings, viewing parties).
- Assist in determining a location for a University event in their region.
- Distribute promotional emails inviting people to attend upcoming
event in their area.
- Assist alumni relocating to their area.
Please contact your Regional Volunteer and let them know you
are their neighbor!
Find a regional volunteer.
To join our team of UAlbany Regional Volunteers contact Carmelina Morrison.
Click here for form to become a regional volunteer.
Alumni
International Contacts
A
network of international alumni is being created to provide
contacts in each of the 116 countries where UAlbany alumni
reside.
AlumNet:
UAlbany's Career Network & Mentoring Program
AlumNet
enables UAlbany alumni to advise fellow alumni and students
on career planning by phone, e-mail or personal contacts.
The program is part of UAlbany Connections, the alumni
online community. To sign up as mentor, go to the online
community homepage. If you're already registered for
the community, just click on the Career Services link
and then the Mentoring Services link. It takes less than
three minutes! If you haven't registered for the community,
follow the simple directions to do so and then sign up
as a mentor. If privacy is an issue, please be aware that
the program allows you to hide any information you wish,
such as your name or e-mail address.
Constituent
Groups
Constituent
Groups are groups of alumni who share a common bond based
on a professional or academic affiliation, a sport, club
or other University program. Members can enhance their
careers, participate in activities and support academic
departments and special programs.
Existing
Groups
- Albany
Crew Alumni
- Rugby
Club Alumni
- School
of Business Alumni
- School
of Education Alumni
- School
of Information Science & Policy Alumni
- School
of Social Welfare Alumni
- UAlbany
VarsityClub
- University
at Albany Lawyers Association
Council
of Classes
Class
Councillors act as information conduits among alumni,
the University and the Alumni Association and plan class
activities, such as Reunion and Homecoming. The Council
meets in the fall and spring.
Reunion
Planners
Classes
hold their first Reunion five years after graduation and
every subsequent five years. Volunteers are needed 12-18
months prior to Reunion to plan class events and contact
classmates.
Schools
and Colleges
School
of Business
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Corporate
Mentor Program
This
alumni-funded program takes exceptional sophomore
and junior School of Business majors and pairs them
with successful alumni for the purpose of professional
career development and insight into the world of
work.
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Career
Preparation Assistance
Participate
in resume reviews, critique cover letters, volunteer
to conduct mock interviews or participate in a job
shadowing. You also can help by organizing a field
project for MBA students through your company.
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Presentations
Join
us as a guest speaker in a classroom or participate
in a panel discussion during one of our seminars.
Nelson
E. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
The
College seeks alumni in public sector employment or in
private sector companies that have dealings with public
sector entities. There are three main opportunities for
alumni participation:
This program partners current graduate students with
alumni working in public service careers. Alumni introduce
students to decision-makers and professionals in this
arena. Volunteers are asked to dedicate 5 hours per
semester.
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Job
Shadowing & Information Interviewing
Volunteers are needed to host graduate students for
job shadowing experiences that enable the student
to "shadow" the alum for a half day to a
full day. Students also are encouraged to seek out
professionals in the field and conduct 45 minute informational
interviews to gain a greater understanding of different
positions with in Public Affairs & Administration.
Alumni
speak to students about career opportunities as part
of this annual March event.
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Professional
Preparation Workshop
Alumni help teach students about employer expectations
as they enter a professional internship. Held in October
and March, the workshop requires volunteers to give
one hour at the close of business.
Click here
for more information on alumni programs at Rockefeller
College.
University
Programs and Services
Athletics
Join the Great Danes Club or enroll your child in the
Little Danes Club. Assist at one of Athletic's annual
golf outings or help coordinate an athletic reunion.
If you're a former athlete, you can also volunteer to
mentor a current student-athlete.
Career
Development Center
- Educational
Programs: The CDC is seeking volunteers to participate
in educational programs or fairs. The Alumni Office
keeps a list of all alumni willing to volunteer as
guest speakers or workshop participants.
- Job/Internship
Openings: Volunteers notify the CDC of job openings
and/or internships in their organizations.
- Resume
Review: Alumni volunteer to critique student resumes.
Experience in human resources is required.
Disabled
Student Services
Volunteers
are needed to put materials on tape for blind or learning
disabled students. Volunteers also are needed to help
with fund raising for the Disabled Student Scholarship
Fund.
Parents
Forum
Alumni
who are parents of a current student can serve on this
advisory group to the president. They act as community
ambassadors and frequently speak to students at local
high schools.
Initiatives
for Women
Through
educational programs, research, and grants, IFW helps
UAlbany women realize their potential. IFW is seeking
volunteers to sit on its steering committee to assist
with fund raising and program planning.
Greek
Life
Alumni
act as student advisors for fraternities and sororities,
assisting in organizational development; community service
activities; and educational, social and cultural programming.
Speakers
Bureau
The
Alumni Office keeps a database of alumni who are willing
to participate as guest lecturers, panelists and workshop
leaders for schools, departments, the Career Development
Center and other University programs. Alumni often are
needed to give presentations on their fields of expertise
or to provide career advice.
Retired
and Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP
is a federally funded volunteer clearinghouse for Albany
and Schenectady counties for persons 55 years and older.
RSVP matches volunteers' with 104 non-profit agencies.
Library
& Museum
Friends
of the Library
The
Friends sponsor activities to enrich the cultural life
of the campus and to increase awareness of the Libraries'
collections and services. They also assist to organize
special events and trips to benefit the Libraries.
University
Art Museum
The
museum is seeking volunteers to act as docents and hosts
for receptions. Some familiarity with the art field
is required, and training may be necessary. Volunteers
also are needed to work on web site development.
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