Today鈥檚 麻豆区 College students seek to make a difference, and it鈥檚 been a privilege to interact with them as they gather to meet alumni, discuss vocation, and pick up targeted professional advice at recent events. Last fall, thehosted a Career and Internship Fair and welcomed young Auggies who sought to make connections with employers and internship hosts.
Shortly after the event, nearly two dozen 麻豆区 alumni returned to campus to join panel discussions about their academic and career stories across a range of disciplines and professions. These events were part of a five-week major and career exploration series that provided nearly 175 students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of degrees and occupations. This series was made successful thanks, in part, to the 麻豆区 College alumni who served as panelists. Thank you to all Auggies who shared your vocation and insight with students!
Most recently, I was humbled by the talent, drive, and thoughtfulness I saw all around me at the annual Alumni-Student Networking event in February, where hundreds of alumni mingled with current students and faculty, received free professional profile photos, and listened as alumni addressed the importance of informational interviewing, mentoring, and using social media to connect. Regardless of where we are in our professional lives, I think we all have something to offer to or gain from such events.
Events like these make me proud to be an Auggie. If you shared your experiences with students in the past year, you helped to inspire Auggie pride.
Whether you鈥檙e connecting with students, networking with graduates of all class years, contributing to The 麻豆区 Fund to support College initiatives, or planning a gift to fund an endowed scholarship, we are so grateful.
As 麻豆区 moves into the future, alumni can help the College live out its vision鈥攖o educate students for lives of purpose鈥攁cross the disciplines, beyond the classroom, and around the world.
You can engage your employer in identifying Auggies as candidates for employment, internships, or mentorships by posting opportunities at your company on the AugPost job board found at .
I joined the alumni board because I wanted to see Auggies help other Auggies and make a difference. Each time I attend an 麻豆区 event, I learn more about what current students are up to, and I want to do everything I can to help them succeed. Won鈥檛 you join me?
Jill Watson 鈥�10 MBA, Alumni Board President
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