10 Simple Ways to Connect and Make a Difference
Here, you can quickly get reconnected with Owen and learn more about getting involved in ways that are the most meaningful to you.
1. Update your alumni profile on OwenConnect.com.
It only takes a few minutes to update your information and connect with over 7,000 other alumni. Reconnect with a classmate, submit family or career news, access exclusive job listings, upload your resume and more.
2. Join the Owen LinkedIn and Facebook groups.
Build even more connections as a member of these increasingly popular Owen alumni social networking groups.
3. Help with student admissions.
Refer an applicant or attend an admissions event in your city. By helping recruit and retain top applicants, you enhance the value of the Vanderbilt MBA for all graduates.
4. Represent your class as an Alumni Council Representative.
The Alumni Council enhances communications among classes by spreading the word about upcoming events and opportunities for alumni involvement.
- Contact Alumni Relations: Email or call (615) 322-0815
5. Hire Owen students.
Alumni are extremely valuable to the career placement process. Post internship or job opportunities for current students or alumni.
6. Mentor students.
There are many ways share to your expertise. Present to a class or club, help with mock interviews, help students network within your industry, or mentor a student one-on-one.
- Contact the Career Management Center: Email or call (615) 322-4069
7. Make a financial gift.
Your gift, regardless of its size, helps fund important research, scholarships and improvements that strengthen the value of your degree.
8. Host or attend a local alumni event in your city.
Help organize valuable activities for alumni in your location, or attend a CityOwen event.
- Contact Alumni Relations: Email or call (615) 322-0815
9. Attend a class reunion or Alumni Weekend event.
Reunite with your classmates each spring to reminisce and revisit Owen.
10. Enrich your career.
Take advantage of Owen’s career management services. Receive coaching and advice. Explore the OwenConnect job database. Attend an executive development class at a 15 percent discount.
