A Chapter has a volunteer board of alumni and friends. It supports the University and plans spirit, social, and educational events to bring area alumni and friends together and to bring the University to their community.

Chapters support the University by:

• being ambassadors for the University's good name,
• helping spread the word of the world-class education it provides,
• building pride and spirit,
• watching for outstanding potential University students in their area, and
• supporting students with local scholarships.

Major events that bring the University to chapter communities include:

• presidential visits,
• lectures by University faculty,
• performances by student/faculty artists, and
• University updates.

Chapters also frequently gather for networking and social events like:

• family picnics,
• happy hours,
• Gopher athletic viewing parties/tailgates, and
• specific regional activities such as hiking in the Northwest or attending an embassy event in Washington D.C.

To see if there is an alumni group in your area, click on either the "Minnesota," "National," or "International" links at right. Each of the pages has a list of links to local chapters.