{"id":32082,"date":"2011-04-01T08:13:11","date_gmt":"2011-04-01T12:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=32082"},"modified":"2015-08-11T15:19:01","modified_gmt":"2015-08-11T19:19:01","slug":"alumni-association-launches-membership-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2011\/04\/alumni-association-launches-membership-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Association Launches Membership Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/UCAAAlumni_lg.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31678 alignright img-responsive lazyload\" title=\"UConn Alumni logo.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/UCAAAlumni_lg.jpg\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;UConn Alumni logo.&lt;\/p&gt;\" width=\"147\" height=\"234\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/UCAAAlumni_lg.jpg 315w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/UCAAAlumni_lg-189x300.jpg 189w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 147px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 147\/234;\" \/><\/a>In an effort to build its ranks, the <a href=\"http:\/\/uconnalumni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alumni Association<\/a> will reach out to more than 215,000 UConn alums worldwide through a membership drive beginning April 1.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the popularity of UConn mascot <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Jonathan-the-Husky\/190444725743\">Jonathan the Husky<\/a>, the \u2018Join the Pack\u2019 drive will run through May 31, with membership open to all UConn alumni and friends of the University.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the increasing success of Connecticut\u2019s flagship university, now is the time to put a spotlight on our Alumni Association and showcase the benefits it offers to members and the University,\u201d says Bob Kaufman, BUS \u201974, president of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/\">Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy UConn experience is directly responsible for giving me the tools and personal contacts that enabled me to establish and grow my business beyond my wildest dreams,\u201d Kaufman says. \u201cPersonally, it was important for me to join the Alumni Association and give back to my school.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Joining the UCAA offers many benefits to members:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connects old and new friends through exclusive alumni communications, a members-only newsletter, and invitations to special events;<\/li>\n<li>Provides powerful networking opportunities with more than 215,000 alumni thorough the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uconnalumni.com\/index.php\/husky-alumni-network\">Husky Alumni Network<\/a> online community;<\/li>\n<li>Expands career options with exclusive careers seminars, advice, and job and r\u00e9sum\u00e9 postings;<\/li>\n<li>Saves members money with discounts on travel, entertainment, insurance, and UConn merchandise;<\/li>\n<li>Gives members the inside track on university and alumni news and opportunities;<\/li>\n<li>Provides discounted rates on alumni events, from outstanding speakers to pre-game parties and networking activities;<\/li>\n<li>Provides the opportunity to help UConn remain New England\u2019s top-ranked public university.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A strong Alumni Association strengthens the University by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing a strong voice in the state legislature through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uconnadvocates.org\/\">UConn Advocates<\/a> to support academic excellence;<\/li>\n<li>Awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships to UConn student s annually;<\/li>\n<li>Broadening outreach efforts for alumni with special events run by more than 40 chapters nationwide;<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating life-changing mentoring relationships between alumni and current students;<\/li>\n<li>Helping fellow Huskies network and search for jobs using the Association\u2019s career resources tools;<\/li>\n<li>Providing local and national programs that bring alumni together and promote pride and spirit for UConn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cA strong Alumni Association is great for UConn, great for Connecticut, and great for all members,\u201d says Kaufman. \u201cUConn is a great school and its list of accomplishments keeps growing \u2013 from becoming New England\u2019s top-ranked public university to the successes of our sports teams.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To join, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/jointhepackatuconn.com\/\">JointhepackatUConn.com<\/a> or call 1-888-822-5861. 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