Congratulations to the Class of 2008!
Don't forget to sign up for your free one-year membership in the Alumni Association.
Plus, you can order tickets to the Utah or Northwestern games through our Welcome Back to the Big House program. Download the PDF for full details (deadline May 30!)
You’re just a student—what do you need the Alumni Association for?
All kinds of things! The Alumni Association heps you prepare for for life after Michigan while you’re still on campus.
Check out the free programs and services below that can help you now and when you graduate!
Take advantage of the AAUM's career services. You don't
have to be an alumnus/a to take advantage of our programs and services. In
fact, many of our programs are designed just for you! Take advantage of:
inCircle—Start
networking with one of the University's biggest assets: its more than 400,000
alumni.
Job board—Our job board has jobs and internships listed by employers
looking to hire Michigan students and grads. You can access our job board
on inCircle.
Find a mentor—We'll help you connect with an alumni mentor who
has volunteered to provide career coaching-from information about his or
her occupation to relocating to a specific city. Details
are online.
Networking
More
than 19,000 alumni and students are now using inCircle—and the
number continues to grow. If you aren’t a registered user, you should
be! inCircle is the Alumni Association’s online directory and networking
community for U-M students and alumni. Think Facebook just for Wolverines. You
can use it to:
Talk to your friends
Find people who share your interests
Get an internship or job by networking with alumni
Create a group for your student group or friends
Post pictures of yourself or link to your blog
Spend hours looking up everyone you know All you need is your uniqname
and password Get started today at www.umalumni.com/incircle.
Take a Break
Check out the AAUM blogs! We have new bloggers this semester. These recent
U-M grads will give you insight on your first 9 to 5 job, what grad school
is like and how to pursue your post-college dreams. The blogs are updated
at least once a week, so check back often!
Career services
You don't have to be an alumnus/a of the University of Michigan to take advantage
of the programs and services the Alumni Association offers. We have a variety
of programs that can help you network with alumni, research career field, meet
new people and just have fun!
Job
Board: We find jobs from companies that value a Michigan degree. Start
your search here.
Alumni
NetWorks: Looking to make connections with alumni in the field you're
interested in? We'll get you in touch with volunteer alumni who will be happy
to talk with you!
Wolverine Occupational Research Center
(WORC): This online resource will help you perfect your resume, conduct
research about a company you're interested in and get in touch with career
counselors.
Michigan Apprentice: Dream jobs—alumni have
them. And we can hook you up. Spend a full day shadowing a high-profile alum
in the field you're interested in and learn from the best.
Blogging: Find out from recent U-M grads how
to survive your first 9 to 5 job, what grad school is like and how to pursue
your post-college dreams. Our blogs are written by recent grads with you in
mind.
Relocation Connection:
Our local Relocation Connection hosts can help make your move or travel in
many regions of the country easier and less hectic. They can provide information
about living in a particular neighborhood, how to register to vote or get
a new driver's license or what's new and fun in the area.
Other programs
College Knowledge–101 Tips for the
College-Bound Student
Dr. David Schoem, U-M professor and author, has more than 25 years of experience
and is nationally known for his dedication to undergraduate education and
his commitment to coaching first-year college students. He'll provide tips
for college success and happiness and provide insight on classes and faculty,
campus life, expanding your social boundaries – and more.
Real Life 101: Free seminars that help
you get ready for life after Michigan. We focus on important areas like money
management, relocation/moving and personal branding.
Dance Marathon: The Alumni
Association has partnered with Dance Marathon. Find out more about this worthy
group.
Arts and Eats: Get some culture and some food
for a great price. This program from Arts at Michigan is supported by the
Alumni Association. For only $12, you'll get great seats for the show, pizza
and a pre-performance discussion to give you more understanding.
Welcome Wednesdays: Stop by the Alumni Center every Wednesday for free snacks.
Stay for two minutes or two hours—it's up to you. Take advantage of
our free WiFi, relax between classes, or learn a little about our programs
and services. (Starting fall 2006!)
Football Tailgates: Whenever
the football team hits the road the Alumni Association will be there hosting
the best pre-game tailgate party in town. Now that calls for a road trip!
e-TrueBlue: Ann Arbor Campus and e-TrueBlue: Seniors: Free, biweekly e-newsletters
full of essential news, tips for success at Michigan, and suggestions for
fun things to do. They're automatically sent to your "umich.edu" address.
Discounts on hotels and car rentals: Road trip? We can help with hotel
and car discounts. When you're ready,
just email us at m.alumni@umich.edu
and we'll send you the access codes.
Online games: Are you into college football or basketball? Of course, you
are. Then you'll love Pigskin Picks and
Michigan Basketball Bracket Bonanza.
Each fall, Pigskin Picks lets you battle students and alumni in picking the
winners of each week's top college football games. Come March Madness, there's
MB3 where you pick who's headed to the Big Dance!
More
than 19,000 alumni and students are now using inCircle—and the
number continues to grow. If you aren’t a registered user, you should
be! inCircle is the Alumni Association’s online directory and networking
community for U-M students and alumni. Think Facebook just for Wolverines. You
can use it to:
