| Your membership helps the Alumni Association support the U and makes these programs possible:
Mentor Connection
More than 2,000 students are paired each year with alumni in their career fields of interest.
The Legislative Network
A coalition of volunteers who are committed to educating elected officials about the importance of the University of Minnesota to the state.
Distinguished Teaching Awards
The Alumni Association helps fund the U's top awards for outstanding teaching professors and hosts the annual program and reception honoring their achievements.
Senior Send-Off
A free celebration welcoming graduating students to the ranks of alumni.
Student Leadership Awards
The Alumni Association funds these awards that recognize and reward the leaders of the future.
Alumni Groups
Geographically based chapters, college-based societies and interest groups unite alumni in support of the University, its students and each other.
Career Connections
Tools, resources, and services--many offered at member discounts--available for managing your career growth and potential.
And More
The Alumni Association has contributed $1 million to TCF Bank Stadium on-campus and $500,000 to student scholarships (matched by the U), has numerous chapters and societies that raise scholarship funds and organize programs to help students, speaks up on behalf of the University, is involved in attracting the best candidates for the Board of Regents and much more.
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