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Countdown for the Class of 2008!

Congratulations to the Class of 2008!
Don't forget to sign up for your FREE ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP in the Alumni Association!

Welcome, students!

Be sure to check your email every other week for e-TrueBlue: Ann Arbor Campus and e-TrueBlue: Seniors and stay up to date on University news and campus events. The Alumni Association has some great student events and programs planned this year. Watch for details in future e-newsletters.

 

Upcoming Events

The Alumni Association has some great programs planned for U-M students this semester. Here's just a few of the events you can look forward to:

  • Real Life 101 – our annual series of seminars, just for U-M students, designed to make the transition from college to “real life” as easy and painless as possible.  These fun and informative sessions will not only get you thinking but will help get you ready to meet some of the big issues you will face head on.
  • Michigan Apprentice—Dream jobs. Alumni have them, and we can hook you up with Michigan Apprentice. Spend a full day shadowing an alum in the field you're interested in and learn from the best. You can learn from a Broadway producer in New York, a television reporter in Detroit, a Wall Street investment banker in New York and a Washington insider in the nation’s capital.
  • Graduation Ticket Pickup / VIP Access Party—If our photographer took your pic during Happy Hour, find your photo shoot here!
  • Welcome Back to the Big House — Get your tickets for the 2008 football season. This program is available only to Class of 2008 graduates who activate their free one-year membership to the Alumni Association or purchase a life membership. Download the order form here, or pick one up at Graduation Ticket Pickup.

Make sure to check your student newsletter or visit our Web site for updates.

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Thanks to all the students who visited our Relocation Web site to learn more about the services we offer. Our Relocation service can help make your transition after U-M much easier. See the full list of winners.

Read all about it!
Get your copy of The Michigan Daily and a free copy of the Ann Arbor News every day at the Alumni Center (main lobby doors), 200 Fletcher Street, at the corner of Fletcher and Washington, next to the Michigan League and across from the MLB. Make it part of your daily routine!


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!
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