 | | Chicago Alumni Chapter, 2008 Chapter of the Year |
Chapters help graduates and friends make the University of Minnesota connection in their communities throughout Minnesota, across the United States, and around the world.
Most chapters have a volunteer board of alumni and friends. They support the University and plan social and educational events to bring area alumni and friends together and bring the University to their community.
Chapters support the University by:
- being ambassadors for the University's great work,
- helping spread the word of the world-class education it provides,
- building pride and spirit,
- recruiting 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 by Alumni Association staff.
Chapters also frequently gather for networking and social events such as:
- 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.
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