Carnegie Mellon

Alumni-Student Connections

The Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations are committed to your Carnegie Mellon experience both as a student and an alumnus/alumna.  Even after graduation, you will always be a part of this special community. 

Everyone can benefit from events where students and alumni come together.  Alumni may be searching for an intern or job candidate, they may want to connect with other Carnegie Mellon folks in their community, and they might want to recall their days here.  Students might be looking for an internship or job, may be seeking advice in their field, might want to meet up with other Carnegie Mellon people and might want to hear some tales of dear old Tech.  There are many opportunities throughout the year for you to connect with alumni and alumni relations in a variety of ways.  Please visit Alumni Relations for more information.

Pizza study break

Alumni Relations sponsors free pizza as a study break on both the fall and spring Reading Days.  Stop by Alumni House to take a break!

Alumni Relations Student Advisory Council (AR SAC)

Chaired by the Director of Alumni Relations, Judy Cole , this group of students, staff and alumni meet to discuss campus issues and opportunities for future programs.

Schatz Travel Program

Through a generous gift to the University, this program allows a student and his/her faculty to travel to one of the Carnegie Mellon regional chapters to present their original research and share their experiences as a student.  For more information, contact Dan Barnett.

Senior Events

Celebrate your senior year with programs and activities brought to you by Alumni Relations, the Student Life Office and a senior events planning committee.  If you have suggestions for events, please contact Rowshan Palmer.

Life Skills

The Bridge

The Bridge is an on-line newsletter designed as a guide for graduating seniors. It includes information to help make the most of upcoming job fairs, services and opportunities provided throughout the year, as well as ways to stay connected after graduation. "The Bridge" is brought to you by Alumni Relations and the Career Center.

Robert G. McCurdy Slice of Life Dinner Series

This dinner discussion series focuses on different transitions from college to life beyond graduation.  Join us for a free dinner and words of wisdom from alumni and other people in the know!  This program is brought to you by the Student Life Office, Alumni Relations and the generous donation of the McCurdy Fund.

Career

Network Nights

Network Nights are a long-standing tradition at Carnegie Mellon University. For more than 20 years, these regional receptions have brought those seeking employment together with alumni and employers in an after-work reception. Network Nights are a series of annual events in such major metropolitan regions as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC.

Alumni Career Advisor Network

Searchable database of alumni who have agreed to give specific career advice to students and other alumni, with searchable categories such as industry, career stage, metropolitan area, and occupation.

Linked In

Are you LinkedIn? Alumni Relations has partnered with the premier online networking Web site, LinkedIn to create a professional networking group for the Carnegie Mellon community including alumni, students, faculty, and staff.

Social Networking

Dinner with 12 Strangers

This monthly dinner series is designed to bring 6 students together with 6 alumni to share experiences and Carnegie Mellon stories over a meal. All dinners are hosted on campus, at the Alumni House starting at 6:30pm.  Please RSVP to Rowshan Palmer to reserve your spot.  Dinner with 12 Strangers is co-sponsored by the Student Life Office and Alumni Relations.

Dinners for 2007-2008:

• Wednesday, September 12
• Thursday, October 11
• Wednesday, November 7
• Wednesday, February 6
• Thursday, March 20
• Wednesday, April 9

Homecoming/Carnival Programming

Alumni Relations sponsors programs during the Homecoming and Spring Carnival weekends, ranging from class reunions, speakers, tours and celebrations.  Many alumni members of student organizations also host receptions during these weekends.  The entire campus community is welcome to attend!

Regional Chapters

Intersted in finding an alumni chapter in your hometown, or where you’ll be living for an internship or after graduation?  These local chapters plan programs and events for Carnegie Mellon alumni.  Visit the site to see how to get involved with the chapter near you.

Carnegie Mellon Highland Ambassador Program

The Carnegie Mellon Highland Ambassador Program provides opportunities for an exclusive group of students selected for their enthusiasm and school spirit to host important university guests and to participate in a wide array of university and alumni events showcasing the best that Carnegie Mellon has to offer. The program will provide these students an opportunity to interact one-on-one and in small groups with high profile alumni and top university volunteers such as the Board of Trustees, the Alumni Association Board and VIP visitors to campus, as well as the overall alumni population. A President's Weekend, Campaign Events for the university's top donors and
fundraising prospects, Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Carnival & Reunion Weekend, Board of Trustee weekends and Alumni Board weekends. To be selected as a Highland Ambassador is a great honor that will recognize each student's outstanding personal and leadership skills and provide them with extraordinary networking and social opportunities. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Dan Barnett, Director of On-Campus Programs in the Office of Alumni Relations at dbarnett@andrew.cmu.edu.
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