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Alumni play a critical role in the student experience and success at CU Denver. Volunteering is a great way to promote your company or organization, recruit world-class talent, support your alma mater, and—most importantly—make a difference in the lives of our students. Your opportunities to get involved include connecting with current students, fellow alumni, and the CU Denver campus.
CONNECT WITH STUDENTS
Career Support with LynxConnect
CU Denver LynxConnect is here to facilitate connections and dynamic physical spaces for meaningful interactions between alumni and students. We are eager to partner with alumni because students want to learn from you directly and build their professional network.
LynxConnect is CU Denver's one-stop shop for student resources and individualized support surrounding opportunities and experiences outside the classroom including career services, research, internships, and study abroad.
CU at the Table
The CU at the Table program is an opportunity for alumni, faculty, and staff to meaningfully engage with current students in an informal setting by inviting students to a hosted meal during the month of November. CU Denver has a significant population of international students and CU at the Table is one way the university seeks to provide an outlet for this group to more deeply connect with the university.
Mentor Collective
Mentor Collective is a mentoring program that matches incoming CU Denver students with top alumni from anywhere in the world to enhance student success and help them cross the finish line. Mentor Collective helps alumni share their insight and experiences with students through monthly check-ins. Currently, Mentor Collective is available in the Business School, College of Arts & Media, College of Liberal Arts and Science, and College of Engineering, Design and Computing.
College of Architecture and Planning Mentorship Program
Mentoring is a vital step in supporting CAP students, both in school and in their understanding of their chosen career path. Additionally, it’s a rich and valuable opportunity for experienced professionals to share their skills and knowledge, while demystifying the transition from the academic to the professional realm.
Support SPA Students Entering the Job Market
CU Denver School of Public Affairs students are often looking for career-related experiences, exposure to possible careers, professional networking opportunities, conference attendance support, job shadowing, informational interviews, internships and volunteer opportunities. If you would like to support these students in their professional development, please consider offering an opportunity for students, whether remotely or in person, long term or short term.
Micro-Internships
Give back to your alma mater and mentor current students by hiring them for Micro-Internships at your company. They’ll build their network and you’ll help shape the next generation of young alumni!
CU Denver is excited to announce a new opportunity for alumni to offer short-term, professional, paid work experiences to current students through Micro-Internships. Through Micro-Internships, students can demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and develop their professional networks.
Unlike a traditional internship, these paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and many can be completed remotely. Not only does this help the students, but it allows alumni to get immediate support and enhance their company’s pipeline for future interns and new hires.
This opportunity is not limited to the Denver or even Colorado area so get your Micro-Internship listed now to get help with projects from highly qualified CU Denver students and recent graduates.
Milo Mail for Admitted Students
We invite you to send handwritten notes of encouragement to new students who have yet to make the big decision to enroll at CU Denver.
This is a wonderful way to support your alma mater and grow the Lynx family! With your handwritten notes of welcome, we will be able to connect with students on a more personal level, furthering the sense of community at CU Denver.
CONNECT WITH ALUMNI
Business School Alumni Network
The Business School Alumni Network (BSAN) offers exclusive programs and opportunities for our alumni so you can keep learning, growing, and creating meaningful connections long after graduation. Take advantage of your powerful Business School alumni community and connect with fellow Lynx today.
Master's in Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Association (MURPAA)
As former students and now professionals, MURP alumni work throughout the US and abroad and maintain close ties to the MURP program through the MURP Alumni Association. MURP students have numerous opportunities to engage with MURP alumni, learn from their experience, and build relationships that will last a lifetime. Learn more about the MURP Alumni Association, read about our diverse alumni, and discover alumni-focused programs and events.
CONNECT WITH CAMPUS
Alumni Awards Nomination
The CU Denver Alumni Awards are your opportunity to recognize and thank Lynx alumni who have demonstrated outstanding support for CU Denver or who have excelled in their careers or in service to the community. In Mid-October, nominations are reviewed and by the Philanthropy and Awards Committee and awardees will be notified in November and a celebration event will take place the following spring.
Alumni in Residence
The CU Denver Alumni in Residence program facilitates connection between current students and accomplished alumni for one-on-one and small group career and industry advice. Each month alumni host “office hours” across campus in locations related to the alumni’s expertise and areas of engagement when they were students.
Campus Events Support
The University Events office manages all signature and institutional-level events hosted by the Office of the Chancellor. The office plays a critical role in connecting alumni to the university and advancing strategic initiatives, mission, and interests of the campus community and university. This office plans and executes commencement ceremonies and several major annual university events including Block Party, Grad Bash, and the Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
CU Specialty License Plate Redesign Petition
You can show your CU pride and support our students with scholarships at the same time. How? Help us create a second CU license plate for Colorado drivers. The new plate will feature the CU logo in the center to pair with our Ralphie version. And we need your support. Colorado will start production on the new plate once we receive 500 signatures. When drivers choose CU plates, a portion of the registration fee directly supports student scholarships at CU.