Alumni and Friends Community

ALUMNI TEAM

The University of Western States o ce of alumni relations has a team of dedicated sta members ready to help connect alumni and friends to professional resources and answer your questions.

Please reach out to the UWS o ce of alumni relations at alumni@uws.edu or visit uws. edu/alumni for more information.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The UWS o ce of development builds relationships with alumni, donors, friends and businesses to strengthen the foundation of the university’s initiatives.

Gifts of all sizes as well as donations of time, play a crucial part in maintaining the excellence of our programs, research and patient care.

Please contact giving@uws.edu to meet with a member of our team.

ALUMNI PUBLICATIONS

Our inTouch, the alumni and friends magazine, is the best way to stay informed about UWS!

From graduate success stories to highlights on faculty, research and more, watch your email for the latest edition or visit uws.edu/intouch.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UWS o ers online resources to alumni and students related to business success in their chosen field.

Find our webinars, articles, interview tips, templates and more by visiting uws.edu/career-and-professional-development.

CULTIVATING CURIOSITY WEBINAR SERIES

Take away great information from expert panelists who participate in the UWS Cultivating Curiosity webinar series! Panelists with various backgrounds participate in facilitated discussions sharing their expertise on current topics.

Interested in participating as a panelist? Do you have a suggestion for a webinar topic? Email the alumni@uws.edu. Enjoy the current UWS webinars at uws.edu/career-and-professional-development.

LIBRARY

The UWS library o ers alumni resources to support your lifelong learning. Find out more by visiting researchguides.uws.edu/alumni.

Stay ENGAGED with your peers and the university with these resources!

SWITCHBOARD

A UWS-hosted online community space for all your “asks” and “o ers.” Connect with fellow graduates at uws.switchboardhq.com.

ALUMNI FINDER MAP

This map connects UWS alums to potential referrals and provides opportunities for alumni to connect with other practicing alumni in their area. Learn more and request to be added to the map at uws.edu/alumni-finder-map.

ALUMNI MEETUPS

The UWS alumni relations team travels to meet our alumni community at various conferences throughout the year.

These are a great time to catch up with old friends, meet new ones and receive university updates. Watch your email for events near you!

CONNECT with each other and students for job opportunities, networking and mentoring.

GIVE to UWS by sharing time, knowledge and experiences. We have volunteer-driven programs that allow our community to impact our students and fellow alums.

ALUMNI ADMISSIONS NAVIGATOR

Use your experiences to provide insight and knowledge to prospective students. Whether it is a letter, a phone call or an in-person chat over co ee, Navigators are a critical part of the UWS admissions process. Navigators partner with the university to provide prospective students with information about programs, professions, job opportunities, and life after graduation.

ALUMNI STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM

UWS connects alums with students looking for guidance and insight personally and professionally. Visit uws.edu/alumni for more information.

Want to GIVE to UWS financially?

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Donors positively impact student programs, services, scholarships and more! When you support what you love most about UWS with taxdeductible gifts, you are helping us devote more resources to putting Students First in ways that are important to you.

BUSINESS PARTNER PROGRAM

The Business Partner Program o ers a wide variety of giving levels and benefits. You will have opportunities to increase visibility of your brand, generate sales, and make clients for life while contributing to the success of UWS and our students. Learn more by visiting uws.edu/business-partner-program/.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

UWS o ers planned giving resources by way of trusts, bequests and insurance policies. We also accept in-kind donations to the university. Learn more about ways to give by visiting uws.edu/donate.

GIVING SOCIETIES

UWS honors our donors and community through three di erent giving societies:

President Society: Honors those who support the university by contributing $1,000 or more monetarily.

Cornerstone Society: Honors UWS referrers. Whether referring a friend, patient, colleague or family member, you can contribute to the university’s legacy of excellence by encouraging a new student to embark on a life-changing professional path. Visit uws.edu/student-referral/ to learn more.

Bequest Society: Honors those who have planned to give back to UWS through bequests, trusts, insurance policies and lifelong dedication to the university.

ANNUAL EVENTS

There are many ways alumni and friends can engage with UWS including annual alumni events such as the vendor fair, career fair, receptions, meetups and community talks. Watch your email and the UWS events calendar for upcoming events!