International Student Friendship Program
The UMBC Alumni Association is recruiting volunteers for the 2001-02 academic year to serve as "friends" in our International Student Friendship Program. Volunteers are matched with newly arrived international students who need assistance adjusting to our culture. Depending on the needs of the student, alumni are asked to connect with their students at least once a month by sending an email or going to an educational event; it's up to you. For information, contact Juliana Schamp at jhschamp@qis.net or call (410) 945-0210.

Share Your Expertise--Join the ACE Network
Remember when your career path was less than clear or when you were constantly having to answer the "What are you going to do with that major?" question? Now, you can offer hope, advice and insight to current UMBC student who struggle with these same questions--The UMBC Alumni Career Exchange (ACE) Network. MonsterTRAK.com manages this free online database of UMBC alumni, employers, parents and friends who represent diverse fields nationwide and have offered to share their career experiences with students and other alumni. You decide how often and in what way students can contact you. Click here to register. For information, call Alumni Relations at (410) 455-ALUM or email alum@umbc.edu or the Career Development Center at careers@umbc.edu.

Admissions Volunteers
Alumni admissions volunteers are needed to assist admissions representatives at college fairs in the fall. Tell prospective students why you'd choose UMBC all over again! There will be a brief training session in early September where we discuss what to expect at the fairs and all the new things going on at UMBC over dinner. If you are interested in becoming an admissions volunteer, call (410) 455-ALUM or email alum@umbc.edu.

From Backpack to Briefcase
With "From Backpack to Briefcase," you can return to campus to share career advice with students. Typically, alumni and students from a specific discipline attend an informal luncheon on campus and discuss career options. Students and faculty greatly appreciate these insights into the professional world--and it's a great way for you to invest in the future of UMBC and its students. For information on luncheon dates, call (410) 455-ALUM or email alum@umbc.edu.

Pre-med Mentoring Program
If you work in the medical community, your experience is valuable to students considering careers in the medical field. UMBC is currently matching students with alumni doctors for the fall and we are still looking for more mentors. If you would like to become a mentor or have questions about the program, call (410) 455-ALUM or email alum@umbc.edu.

Alumni Association Steering Committees
The UMBC Alumni Association has numerous volunteer opportunities and offers membership with several specialized chapters within the association. Three of the Alumni Association's constituency groups, C-YA (Chapter of Young Alumni), On-campus Alumni and English Alumni Society, are looking for alumni to volunteer on steering committees. For information about these or other committees of the Alumni Association, call (410) 455-ALUM, email alum@umbc.edu or visit www.umbc.edu/alumni/committee.