New Alumni Welcome Booklet

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You’ve done it! After years of work and a short trek across the convocation stage, you have finally claimed your parchment paper and joined the alumni community.

So, what’s all the hype of being part of the University of Lethbridge alumni community anyway? Well, first of all, the elusive author of this snazzy handbook is a uLethbridge alum. Which, by default, makes it pretty cool. But I realize that will not be a good enough reason for many of you, which is exactly why this magnificent little document exists. Buckle up, because you are about to learn everything you need to know about what being an alum really means. Although you’ve completed the journey towards getting your degree, the adventure has only just begun.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Membership requirements and pledge 2. Benefits 3. Alumni chapters and networks 4. Volunteer 5. Stay in touch 6. Alumni swag 7. Little known facts 8. How to get a free convocation photo

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Now that you have joined the alumni community, you are a lifetime member of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA).

• Cost: F REE!* * Not counting the significant investment you’ve made in getting the education that designates you as an alum.

• Benefits: M ANY** ** Y ou have to keep reading to find out what they are though.

ALUMNI PLEDGE As a new member of the University of Lethbridge alumni community, I hereby vow to:

• Cherish the memories made, friendships forged and lessons learned during my time at uLethbridge • Return to campus every few years to see the exciting changes taking place • Rub the nose of the Pronghorn statue for good luck whenever I return to campus • Keep my contact information up-to-date • Stay connected with uLethbridge. Whether by attending events, volunteering or encouraging others to attend, I will keep that connection alive • Represent uLethbridge values and model good citizenship in all my future endeavours • Give back to my alma mater, whether through time, talent or treasure Sign here in pen, pencil or invisible ink:

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ALUMNI BENEFITS Alright, alright. At this point you’re probably thinking to yourself “what’s in it for me?” Thankfully, there’s good news, and as long as you like free things and discounts, there are several exceptional benefits to alumni-life.

• Subscription to Aperture, the uLethbridge alumni e-newsletter • Special benefits through TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, including discounts on home and auto insurance • Access to Career Services • Reduced membership fees at the uLethbridge Fitness Centre • Free membership to the uLethbridge Library (this does not include access to the online library resources) • 10% off of wedding packages at the Coutts Centre • Reduced ticket prices for select Fine Arts performances • Discounted ticket prices for Broadway Across Canada shows

Not only will taking advantage of these benefits save you money and keep you connected with uLethbridge, but a portion of the proceeds from many of these offers goes toward supporting programming for alumni and students.

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ALUMNI CHAPTERS NETWORKS Chapters and networks are a great way to stay connected to the University. Through events, activities and volunteer projects, these groups provide alumni with fun and engaging opportunities to build connections across the world. The University of Lethbridge currently has six alumni chapters and one alumni network. uLethbridge alumni chapters: Lethbridge, Calgary, Indigenous, Edmonton, On-Campus and Vancouver

uLethbridge alumni network: Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD)

How can you get involved? Place yourself at the centre of the planning and consider joining a chapter or network. Or, keep an eye out for alumni chapter/network initiatives in your area and be sure to attend!

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VOLUNTEER

Perks of Volunteering:

Volunteering gives you that awesome “feel-good” vibe that can turn a totally drab day into something pretty magical.

Your resume might suddenly look a ~little bit better~ to everyone who sees it.

You can learn new skills through a variety of different volunteer opportunities.

Ever wanted to try your hand at event planning? What about mentorship? There’s an opportunity for everyone. Volunteer!

Volunteering opportunities:

• Host an Instagram takeover on our account @ulethalumni • Join an alumni chapter or network and help plan fun events/activities • Join the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association Council • Visit for more opportunities Get your volunteer on and give back to your alma mater at the same time!

Email alumni@uleth.ca to get involved today.

Stay In Touch Not to be too forward, but we like you and we want to stay in touch.

Follow us @ULethbridgeAlum Follow us @ulethalumni Follow The University of Lethbridge

How To Update Your Contact Information

Complete the online form at go.uleth.ca/update

Email us at

alumni@uleth.ca

Call

403-317-2825

Place your request in a bottle and throw it into the ocean* * This option is not a recommended form of communication and requests will likely not be completed.

ALUMNI SWAG You’ve worked hard to get here — show it off!

A parchment frame and the Fiat Lux Ring are perfect for displaying what you’ve accomplished over these last four (or five or six) years! To learn more or purchase yours, visit us in the 1st Choice Savings Centre on May 30 & 31.

Online orders can be placed at uleth.ca/alumni.

Contact alumni@uleth.ca with any questions.

Alumni shirts, hats, mugs and more are available at the Bookstore (another reason to return to campus!)

Little Known Facts In 1984, Keith McDonald (BMgt ’87) found an unlocked access panel that led to the roof of University Hall. Together with Frank Jetter (BASc ’85) and a few other co-conspirators, the group used a cantilever crane to lift parts of an old Volkswagen Beetle onto the roof of UHall, reassembling the car with chicken wire. When morning came, nobody knew how a car had gotten up there, a secret that was kept for over 30 years.

From top to bottom, the Fine Arts staircase boasts an impressive 124 steps. With all the running back and forth between classes, University of Lethbridge students really do have an education that can take their breath away.

In the level 8 hallway of the Centre for the Arts, you can find the Niche Art Gallery. What sets it apart from other art gallery spaces on campus is that it is located in a locker, giving it a unique size and space for artists to work with. The gallery is typically booked two years in advance.

The 20-foot high Aperture sculpture has been a fixture on campus since it was unveiled in 1972.

In 1985, the ULAA buried a time capsule at the base of the Aperture that contains artifacts that give a glimpse into the University’s history.

This time capsule is set to be opened in 2067, which will be uLethbridge’s 100th anniversary.

For the last however-many-years that you’ve spent at the University of Lethbridge, it has been your home.

No matter where you go or what you do, always remember that uLethbridge alumni are forever blue and gold.

Take a moment to be proud of your accomplishments and everything that has brought you to this moment. The late nights, the perseverance during times of doubt, it was all worth it.

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Get Your Free Convocation Photo

Remember that moment just now when you crossed the stage and officially joined the alumni community?

Somewhere in the midst of all that, a picture was taken of you shaking the Chancellor’s hand and receiving your degree. As a congratulations gift, the ULAA is offering you a photo of this special moment for FREE, so that you can always remember the day that all your hard work paid off.

In order to access this photo, please visit go.uleth.ca/spring2019photos and follow the instructions.

Be sure to hold onto this booklet, as it contains the unique discount code that will grant you access to this exceptional gift.

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