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Home > Alumni > Opportunities for Alumni Involvement

Opportunities for Alumni Involvement

Network New York (NYC)
Student Networking Opportunity (every January)

This is a collaborative event between the Career Resource Center and the School of Management Alumni Association to provide networking opportunities for students and School of Management alumni in the New York City area. This event provides an excellent forum to renew old acquaintances as well as meet students who are eager to learn more about your profession. Help provide valuable career-focused advice to our students. For more information, visit the alumni networking section of the Career Resource Center Web site, or contact the Career Resource Center at mgt-crc@buffalo.edu or 716-645-3232.

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Network Buffalo
Student Networking Opportunity (every February)

This is a collaborative event between the Career Resource Center and the School of Management Alumni Association to provide networking opportunities for students and School of Management alumni in the Buffalo area. This event provides an excellent forum to renew old acquaintances as well as meet students who are eager to learn more about your profession. Help provide valuable career-focused advice to our students. For more information, visit the alumni networking section of the Career Resource Center Web site, or contact the Career Resource Center at mgt-crc@buffalo.edu or 716-645-3232.

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MBA Student Sneak Preview Weekend
Student Recruitment Opportunity (every March)

Sponsored by the UB MBA program, this event is only for accepted MBA students. Recent alumni are invited to participate in discussions with these students. As part of the weekend, there is an 'MBA Fun Friday' program that includes dinner and a professional sporting event. If you are an alumnus interested in participating in this event, please contact the MBA Programs Office at mgt-ubrecruiter4@buffalo.edu or 716-645-3204 or 877-BFLO-MBA. 

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Realistic Job Previews
Student Development Opportunity (ongoing-August and January)

The purpose of the Realistic Job Preview session is to provide a forum where successful alumni of the School of Management can share insights that may be integrated into the career planning activities of current MBA students. For more information contact the Career Resource Center at mgt-crc@buffalo.edu or 716-645-3232.

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MBA Teambuilding Activities
Student Development Opportunity (every August)

Building the team culture of the UB MBA program starts with teambuilding sessions during the August MBA Advantage orientation program and a carefully sequenced roster of community-building and problem-solving activities. Alumni facilitators provide a valuable corporate connection and application to debriefing discussions. Planning for this event starts in the spring. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a facilitator for the MBA teambuilding exercises as part of MBA Advantage, contact the MBA Programs Office at som-mba@buffalo.edu or  716-645-3204 or 877-BFLO-MBA.

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Management Career Fair
Student Networking Opportunity (every September)

Tap your alma mater to fill your company’s internship and full-time hiring needs. Participate in the Management Career Fair and meet prospective candidates, educate students about your company’s hiring practices and programs and bring visibility to your company. For more information, visit the Career Resource Center Web site, or contact the Career Resource Center at mgt-crc@buffalo.edu or 716-645-3232.

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Alumni Telementor Program

Student Development Opportunity (ongoing)

The Alumni Telementor program is designed to connect School of Management students to School of Management alumni who are interested in helping students with career exploration and planning. This is not a job referral program; rather, it is designed to provide opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to speak with professionals to obtain career-related information. To learn more or to become a telementor, visit the alumni telementor section of the Career Resource Center Web site. 

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Alumni Ambassadors

Student Recruitment Opportunity (ongoing)

Alumni ambassadors assist the MBA recruitment staff during the fall semester at graduate fairs and MBA fairs. Alumni ambassadors also help to follow-up with prospective students via telephone and e-mail. Contact typically begins in late fall and goes through the spring. If you are interested in being an Alumni Ambassador, contact the MBA Programs Office at som-mba@buffalo.edu or 716-645-3204 or 877-BFLO-MBA.

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Executive MBA and Professional MBA

Student Recruitment Opportunity (ongoing)

Each year a number of recruitment activities are established that involve graduates of the Executive MBA (EMBA) or Professional MBA (PMBA) programs. You speak about your EMBA or PMBA experience with prospective applicants at an information session, attend our spring alumni reception for prospective EMBA applicants, or participate in an EMBA applicant phonathon.

If you are interested in participating any of these opportunities, please contact the School of Management’s Center for Executive Development at mgt-ced@buffalo.edu or 716-645-3200.

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