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Alumni + Friends
Welcome to our newest alumni! This page provides information about resources you'll find useful in your new role as a College of Design alumnus. Alumni are an important part of our college community and there are many ways to stay connected. We hope you find something here that fits your interests and look forward to hearing from you soon!
Stay connected.
- Read Fast Company article on 2011 commencement speaker: The 9 Passions of Mauro Porcini
- View fun video our new freshman class
- Complete our new grad survey and tell us how you're doing! (link coming soon)
- Update your mail and email addresses.
Access Career Resources.
- Join the Design LinkedIn group.
- Access career services for alumni.
- Post a job or internship for students or alums through GoldPASS or LinkedIn.
- Contact design faculty or request help finding a former classmate.
- Participate in social networks and alumni groups worldwide.
Keep up on what's happening at the College.
- Enjoy Emerging magazine twice-yearly and reDESIGN e-news monthly.
- Get the latest CDes and Alumni news via RSS feed.
- Join us on Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
- Read and share career news on our alumni news blog.
Volunteer. Be an advocate. Help students.
- Serve as a career contact.
- Join the Legislative Network: Receive updates on U and legislative issues, calls to action, and invitations to events in your area.
- Participate in the Design Alumni Society.
- Explore other services and ways to get involved.
Come back! Keep learning.
- Attend lectures, exhibitions and events. (Something for every major fall 2011!)
- Take advantage of your free, first-year membership to the University of Minnesota Alumni Association. Membership benefits include discounts, networking, Minnesota magazine, and more.
Other questions or interests?
Contact the alumni relations office. We are happy to help!
- Lori Mollberg, director of alumni relations, 612-625-8796