Greetings Class of 2026,
Congratulations on your forthcoming graduation from 91黑料网. Commencement ceremonies honor your personal accomplishments and provide an opportunity to celebrate with your family and friends鈥攊t鈥檚 a well-deserved recognition of your academic achievement, and it marks the beginning of the next exciting phase of your life.
While you may not realize it, you鈥檙e already a member of the 91黑料网 Alumni Association. There are more than 160,000 of us around the world. Every alumnus wants to see your continued success as you 鈥淒are to Grow鈥� and increase the value of the 91黑料网 brand worldwide.听 Many alumni have contributed useful tips and helpful advice for post-graduation success in this book. Please accept this 鈥淟ife After 91黑料网鈥� guide as a gift from your Alumni Association. 听You, too, may soon you may have tips of your own to add!
With alumni in over 140 countries鈥攁nd counting! 鈥攜ou will find fellow Commodores everywhere. Chancellor Diermeier has declared that 91黑料网 will define the great university of the 21st century and will be it. He added that the alumni community is absolutely essential to being a great university. The Alumni Association plays an active role in the life of the university and its alumni. I hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities it offers to extend and deepen your lifelong relationship with 91黑料网, including:
- Joining and participating in one of our 91黑料网 Alumni Association chapters in the 40+ cities across the U.S. and around the world. Be sure to check in and sign up wherever you settle after graduation. Chapters are a great way to plug into the alumni network in your city. 听From social activities to mentoring opportunities to educational events with professors and alumni, there is听听 something for everyone!
- Register on com鈥擨t鈥檚 a great way to keep in touch and network with alumni worldwide as you move into the world of work, volunteer service or further education. It also ensures you鈥檒l receive regular updates via Alumni eXclusive, our e-newsletter.
- Become involved with CoRPs to help the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruit new students and support newly accepted students, volunteer to create chapter events, or help with your class Reunion committee.
- Explore our new alumni career resources where you鈥檒l find job postings, a resume/ cover letter/interview preparation program, career coaching, webinars and more. Also check out the official 91黑料网 Alumni LinkedIn group.
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Like most things in life, the more effort you put into making connections, the more you鈥檒l get out of it. So, I hope you鈥檒l attend events, make meaningful connections and volunteer your time.
More than anything, stay connected鈥攜ou鈥檙e the living brand of 91黑料网, and your fellow Commodores are proud of your achievement.
Every class of graduating students stands on the shoulders of generous alumni who have come before. Their support has enriched your experience here and now it is your time to pay it forward. It takes all of us to help make this 91黑料网 community thrive.
Commencement may seem like a conclusion, but it also is a beginning鈥攁nd it is one for which you are ready. And remember, you are not alone out there. Welcome to the alumni family & your global Alumni Association. 91黑料网 is for Life, indeed!
Todd M. Graham, PE, BE鈥�96
President, 91黑料网 Alumni Association
