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Frequently Asked Questions about the UC Alumni Association
Frequently Asked Questions About the UC Alumni Experience
Frequently Asked Questions About UC
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About the UC Alumni Association
- What is the UC Alumni Association all about? What does it do?
The UC Alumni Association helps alumni become more connected:
- with each other
- with their university
- with services and opportunities that enhance their UC alumni experience
- What is the UC Alumni Association’s definition of “alumni”?
An alumnus or alumna is anyone who has attended the university for at least an academic quarter. You do not need to be a graduate in order to be considered a UC alum.
- What is the difference between the UC Alumni Association and alumni associations for certain groups, such as my college, or Honors grads, or young alumni, or alums who live the same city as me?
The UC Alumni Association is the overarching organization for all UC alumni. It works in collaboration with other alumni groups to enhance everyone’s alumni experience. Some alumni feel their strongest affinity to UC comes through certain specific groups, while others feel their primary connection is with the university as a whole. Either way, they benefit from supporting and being involved through the UC Alumni Association as the central point for all of UC’s alumni relations efforts.
- Is the UC Alumni Association involved in fundraising?
The UC Foundation is charged with the specific, critical role of cultivating financial gifts to the university from alumni, friends, corporations and other donors. On the large scale, it provides the private funding that enables UC to keep doing great things, especially as direct support from the State of Ohio declines. And it has recently launched the most ambitious campaign in UC’s history.
In contrast, the UC Alumni Association’s role is to encourage and facilitate engagement by alumni — with each other and their university — in whatever ways are most meaningful to them. That can be through attending events, participating in networks, volunteering, contributing financially, etc.
However, the UC Alumni Association needs dedicated private funding to sustain and enhance its important work. Therefore, a philanthropic membership program is in place to cultivate ongoing support through annual gifts, while major gifts are also sought to elevate the Alumni Association’s performance and impact.
- What is the best way for UC alumni to network with each other?
Many alumni say the best way to network is to simply be involved — attend events, volunteer, take part in activities on campus or in the community, participate in the UC regional alumni network in their area, etc.
Leveraging online opportunities, the UC Alumni Association oversees inCircle, the free e-community exclusively for UC alumni and students — and it’s growing each day. inCircle is a powerful and versatile tool with thousands of active participants, a robust career development module including job postings, and many opportunities to network socially and professionally.
- How do I contact fellow alumni, or submit updates about an alum’s success and/or professional recognition?
The best alternative for sharing good news is via online networking tools such as inCircle, the online community exclusively for the UC family. The UC Alumni Association’s available communications channels operate at the all-university level and aren’t conducive to announcements about individual alumni, so an option may be to contact your college or student/alumni constituent group and inquire about their communications opportunities.
- If I don’t live in the Cincinnati area, how do I find out if there are other UC alumni living in my area?
The UC Alumni Association coordinates about 30 regional alumni networks from coast to coast. You’re encouraged to contact your network leader(s) to learn what UC alumni are doing in your area and get involved.
- How can the UC Alumni Association help me with career development, job search and professional networking?
One of the biggest uses for inCircle, UC’s exclusive online community, is professional networking and career development. Hundreds of jobs are posted there by companies that are specifically interested in hiring UC alums. And because most people find new opportunities through their personal and professional contacts, inCircle’s vast UC network often leads to successful transitions. Of course, given the interactive nature of UC family, simply being an actively engaged alum can easily lead to career-related opportunities.
- What insurance programs and discounts are available through the UC Alumni Association, and how do I learn if I qualify?
The UC Alumni Association partners with several insurance providers to leverage the size of the UC community for high-quality services and competitive rates. Contact the individual providers for specific information.
- How do I get to the Myers Alumni Center on campus?
Click here for directions to UC and a campus map.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the UC Alumni Experience
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Frequently Asked Questions About UC
- How would I lodge a complaint, submit a suggestion, or offer a compliment about the university?
Just visit the "UC is Listening" site to share all sorts of feedback.
- How do I get tickets to athletics events?
Visit the UC Athletics site for information and ticket-ordering procedures. For some events (both home and away), tickets are available through the UC Alumni Association. Often these events include pre-game activities exclusively for UC alumni.
- What are my options for parking when visiting campus?
Click here for information about parking on campus. Follow this link for directions to UC and a campus map.
- How do I take a virtual tour of UC's campus?
Follow this link to experience UC's changing campus.
- Where can I find UC merchandise for purchase?
A variety of merchandise is available through UC Bookstores, as well as other retailers throughout Greater Cincinnati and across the country.
- Can I come to campus and use the library?
Click here to learn more about UC Libraries and the study/research opportunities available to alumni. Sustaining and Life Members of the UC Alumni Association enjoy borrowing privileges; click here for more details.
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