Alumni Class Champions inspire engagement and connection among their peers by promoting events, encouraging giving, and sharing stories to strengthen ties with the College of Engineering and expand its impact.

Join us in early May at Gampel Pavilion and help make graduation memorable by volunteering as a name reader at one of the three CLAS commencement ceremonies. We’re looking for four readers per session, and if you’d like to participate in more than one ceremony, that is welcomed! Regalia will be provided.

Email Kim Lachut, Senior Director of Alumni Relations, CLAS klachut@foundation.uconn.edu

Women face unique challenges as they enter the workforce and advance into leadership roles. CLAS is committed to leveraging the power of women through this collective. Join a network of inspiring women by participating in a year-long mentorship program that pairs undergraduate CLAS students with mentors who share similar career interests.

As a mentor, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Connect with students and fellow mentors through group mentorship circles
• Engage in monthly meetings focused on key issues impacting women in the workplace and society
• Timeline: Program launches every fall
• Location: Storrs Campus

Email Jessica Alexander jalexander@foundation.uconn.edu

This year-long program is an opportunity for alumni who were first-generation CLAS students themselves to provide guidance and support to current first-gen CLAS students. From September to April, meet monthly with your paired student to discuss key issues and use the skills, tools, and life lessons you’ve learned to help them succeed in their journey.

Timeline: Launches every fall

Location: Storrs Campus

Email Jessica Alexander jalexander@foundation.uconn.edu

The Neag School Alumni Board has a history of influencing the School’s outreach in the alumni community and supporting current and future students. Please use this form to nominate yourself or a fellow alumnus/a to the Neag School of Education Alumni Board. All nominations will be reviewed by the current board members. Voting to accept candidates will take place prior to the spring meeting of the board. Please note that a nomination does not guarantee acceptance to the board. Email Emily Auger Murray at emurray@foundation.uconn.edu with any questions.

Serve as a guest speaker, either in person or virtually. Opportunities include presenting to classes or participating in a panel discussion as a panelist or moderator.

Email Emily Auger Murray, Senior Director of Alumni Relations, Neag School of Education emurray@foundation.uconn.edu

Spend a day on campus as part of our Alumni-in-Residence program, working one-on-one with students in your field of business or area of expertise. This experience allows you to share insights, provide guidance, and inspire the next generation of professionals.

Host a Lunch & Learn or Coffee Hour for students—either on campus or at your workplace—for a relaxed and interactive exchange. These informal settings often foster more candid, meaningful conversations between alumni and students.

Reconnect with campus by serving as a guest speaker, either in person or virtually. Opportunities include presenting to student clubs and organizations, guest lecturing in classes, or joining a panel discussion as a participant or moderator.

Support students through one of our mentorship programs by sharing your professional experiences, offering advice, and answering questions about career pathways, industries, and workplace realities. Additional opportunities include conducting resume reviews and hosting informational interviews.

Engage with students by judging or mentoring in case competitions, where teams tackle real-world business challenges. These events allow organizations to collaborate with students while giving students the chance to demonstrate their talent, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Welcome students to your workplace to provide them with first-hand exposure to your role, team, and organizational culture. Site visits give students a tangible understanding of how individual contributions align with and impact broader organizational goals.

Collaborate with faculty and students on applied research projects that address pressing business problems. These partnerships energize faculty, challenge students, and generate innovative, actionable solutions for companies.

The mission of the SFA Recent Alumni Council is to advise the Dean and the SFA Advancement Team on ways to keep recent (graduates from the last 10 years) alumni connected and engaged with SFA and its departments. The Council is expected to engage and include their efforts with the larger SFA and UConn community. Any questions or if interested in participating, please email Emily Auger Murray at emurray@foundation.uconn.edu.

Serve as a guest speaker, either in person or virtually. Opportunities include presenting to classes or participating in a panel discussion as a panelist or moderator.

Email Emily Auger Murray, Senior Director of Alumni Relations, School of Fine Arts emurray@foundation.uconn.edu

Class Champions are our best ambassadors to promote Reunion, which each class celebrates every five years. The expectations for this volunteer role include working with the office of alumni relations and reaching out to classmates to encourage attendance at Reunion.

UConn Law alumni have distinguished careers in many areas of law, business, nonprofit leadership and education.  We recruit alumni to serve on panels, speak at events, meet with students or serve as a guest speaker on campus.

Support the admission office by reaching out to prospective, newly admitted or undecided candidates. Each year in March, we invite alumni to attend breakfast with our admitted students on Admitted Student Visit Day. Alumni may also be invited to assist with other admission gatherings on campus or in major cities. You may also serve as a liaison to your undergraduate institution.

Alumni host events in their homes and places of employment, at their clubs or at local restaurants.  This generous contribution allows the Alumni Office to expand our reach and connect with a broader range of alumni.  Event guests may include the dean, faculty, representatives from UConn or other featured alumni speakers.

The Law School Alumni Association taps alumni with a strong history of volunteerism and support for the school who represent the rich diversity of the alumni base to serve as directors. This is a three-year renewable term of service and a meaningful opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity. The LSAA holds approximately four hybrid meetings each year, as well as a meeting at their annual awards dinner. Directors are nominated for board service by the Nominating Committee and elected by the full board. Please contact Jordan Abbott to learn more.

Assist the Director of Alumni Relations in furthering the School’s desire to maintain and grow solidarity for the School of Social Work Alumni in governance with the mission of The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.