The Alumni Guide to
Life After Guelph
Your time as students
Your time as alumni
Congratulations and Welcome to the Alumni Family! You did it! The light at the end of the tunnel is finally shining bright before you. The next phase of your life is here, and whether you’re going to continue your education or enter the workforce, you are now and will always be a part of the University of Guelph Alumni Association. With over 100,000 active members you already have a strong network in every field imaginable all around the world.
We are proud of our shared past, the success of our university and the accomplishments of our alma mater. Above all, we look out for our fellow Gryphons. Update your contact information, take advantage of our many alumni services and benefits, and come back to campus! Brandon Gorman BComm ’06 UGAA President
Keep informed and stay connected via the alumni eNews. Update your contact information at www.alumniuoguelph.ca/update
6 Grade A Services and Benefits Don’t miss out! You are a Gryphon for life and there are benefits and services that come with that. Take advantage of it all – you’ve earned it. Special Promotions Enjoy exclusive discounts on sporting events, theme parks and attractions, museums, theatre productions, hotels and restaurants. For more information visit www.alumni.uoguelph.ca/ services Perks Alumni library card, athletics membership discount, career services programs, and a free subscription to the Portico magazine! Don’t forget to update your current address. UGAA Credit Card Get the MBNA UGAA MasterCard and with every purchase you make with your card, MBNA supports alumni activities at the University of Guelph at no additional cost to you.
Home and Car Insurance Preferred group rates, enhanced coverage and flexible limits with our partner, TD Meloche Monnex. Life, Health and Disability Insurance Affordable rates on a wide range of insurance plans from Manulife Financial. Milestones We want to help celebrate those big moments in life by sending you a get. Let us know when you get married, purchase a new house or have a new addition to the family. milestones@uoguelph.ca
When in Guelph…
The 10 Best Annual Events
Come by and take a selfie! #Gryphonselfie #ForeveraGryphon
Check out all the specific dates at www.alumni.uoguelph.ca/events Alumni Weekend— mid-June Organize a group of friends or a special interest group from U of G to come back to campus! New student move in—first weekend of September Join the alumni orientation team, or come back to be inspired again by the Pep Rally!
Other annual events College career nights College Royal Homecoming— Third weekend of September Come join other alumni and students for the Homecoming football game. Make sure you pop by the alumni tent and say “Hi!”
To make sure you hear about these great events, please keep your contact information up-to-date at www.alumni.uoguelph.ca/update
U of G alumni Blue Jays game Various college golf tournaments Countdown to Guelph UGAA Pre-Game Frosty Mug Party UGAA Pre-Game Homecoming Party
Get Involved, Stay Connected!
Did You Know?
You are now a part of the alumni community and forever a Gryphon. We hope you’ll come back to campus to help current students and your alma mater. We need engaged members of the community to represent on the University of Guelph Alumni Association and other councils on campus. Contact ugaa@uoguelph.ca to get involved!
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Keep informed with our alumni eNews. Update your contact information at www.alumni. uoguelph.ca/update
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Share your talent and mentor students Come back for a career night and share your experience as a grad and alumni.
Volunteer your time Get involved and stay part of the place you once called home.
Make a donation Support students and research for improving health, communities, food and the environment. www.alumni.uoguelph.ca/give
Then and Now
Top 5 Alumni Tips
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Partners As a grad, you are automatically a member of the U of G alumni association. If you are interested in joining the UGAA board of directors to stay involved and share your ideas please email ugaa@uoguelph.ca
“ Stay true to your core. Who you are right now matters.” Elizabeth Thomson MA 99
We’re still here to help you! Job Postings, Career Advising, Fairs & more...
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“ Your connection to Guelph will follow you forever. Trust me you never know where you will see a fellow Gryphon. We’re everywhere.” Brad Rooney ADA ’93, BSc (Agr) ’97
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“ Assume everyone is intelligent. You learn from everyone.” Jason Moreton BA ’00
Protect your future. Now that you’ve graduated, health and dental care could get expensive.
Christina Crowley BComm ’09
Fortunately, your Alumni Association sponsors the exclusive Alumni Health & Dental Plan.
Congratulations to all new University of Guelph graduates!
“ The U of G network of alumni is a community you’ll rely on years after school.”
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“ Surround yourself with great people whom you can depend on, and life will be much easier.” Chris Moulton BComm ’05
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Update you contact information— don’t miss out on exclusive events, contests and updates. www.alumni.uoguelph.ca/update Check out all the great perks of being a grad —VIP style.
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