Mentor

Mentoring is a great way to apply your knowledge and make a difference in students' lives. The Alumni Association can connect you to our online career and networking platform or with a collegiate mentor program that fits your interest and connects you with students looking for career advice.

 

Two Ways to Mentor:

 

1. Join the Maroon and Gold Network

It's an easy way to give career-related advice to current students and fellow alumni. Career development doesn’t end at graduation, so you can further leverage the platform by reaching out as well for your own career advice from fellow alumni. Browse the network of individuals who are willing to share insights by industry, college, major, degree type, employer, and location.

Join The Maroon and Gold Network

2. Join a Collegiate Mentor Program

The University's collegiate mentor programs offer some of the best formalized mentor opportunities in the country. You'll be matched with a student based on application and career preferences.

View Formal Mentor Programs

Mentor and Mentee

 

Mentoring Guide
Get helpful tips & articles, campus resources, and a directory of mentor programs at the U.

Advocate

You don't need to be an expert in politics or higher education to support the UMAA's efforts in the community or legislature.  This is your one-stop-shop for some simple yet effective ways to spread the word about the great things happening at the University.

 

Three Ways to Advocate:

 

1. Inform Yourself and Others

The University of Minnesota and its alumni are making a big impact locally, nationally and internationally. Stay in the know and share the exciting thing we are doing.

See How You Can Make a Difference

2. Take Action

Learn about the easy ways to help the U of M succeed at the Capitol by becoming part of UMN Advocates

Visit the UMN Advocates Website

3. Show Your Pride

Advocating can be as simple as wearing your school colors and displaying your diploma. Check out the latest Gopher apparel and accessories at the U of M Bookstore where Alumni Association members get 20% off apparel and gifts.

Visit the U of M Bookstores

Volunteer

University of Minnesota alumni engagement is powered by volunteers. Be an active alumnus by volunteering your time and talent in the many ways below to help advance the U of M and build lifelong connections. Share your interest using the volunteer form below so we can match you with opportunities as they arise. 



 

Become a Golden Volunteer

Join a community of volunteers who use their time and talents to directly impact the U of M Alumni Association (UMAA). Available only to UMAA members, this notable community: volunteers at UMAA events and experiences, previews new programs and products, support special UMAA projects, and so much more! Give back to the U of M community through this unique opportunity as a UMAA member.

 


 

Volunteer with an Alumni Network 

There are a variety of U of M alumni networks across the globe. Each network engages alumni within their region or with the same interest. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to support the network's efforts to engage alumni through individual programs or serving on the leadership team.


 

Volunteer on Day of Service

Since 2015, over 3,000 alumni world-wide have come together in the spirit of school pride and community service. Become a Day of Service volunteer and serve side by side with your fellow alumni! Events occur throughout the month of April. 

 


 

Serve on our Board of Directors

Nominate yourself or others to potentially become a future UMAA Board Member and help shape the direction of the organization. Learn More about our Board.

 


 

Serve on the Student & Recent Alumni Council

Graduates from the last 10 years have an opportunity to support the Alumni Association by providing advice on how we engage recent graduates.

 


 

Share your Expertise as a Speaker or Panelist

If you are a professional looking to share your expertise on certain topics with the alumni audience, let us know and we may have potential opportunities to work with you in the future.

 

Thank you, volunteers!
The U of M Alumni Association is powered by our volunteers. Everyday these volunteers are shaping your alumni community in big and small ways. 



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