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UC REUNIONSSAVE THE DATEUC reunions are a great way to stay connectedor to get back in touch with the college friendsyou met through residence, the Lit, Gargoyle,graduating class, UC Follies or other UCstudent life activities. For more information onthe following reunions, please contact the UCAlumni office at 416-978-2968 or visitwww.uc.utoronto.ca.FIREBALL REUNIONSaturday, February 2, 2008UC FOLLIES REUNIONSaturday, February 9, 2008WOMEN OF WHITNEY HALLLUNCHEONFriday, May 30, 2008PRINCIPAL’S SPRING REUNIONDINNERThursday, May 29, 2008THIRD PARTY REUNIONSWould you like to organize a reunion eventfor your college friends? We can help withclass lists, booking venues, and planningtips. Visit the Alumni & Friends web site formore details at www.uc.toronto.ca.Or contact us directly:Phone: 416-978-2968Email: uc.alumni@utoronto.ca‘08STUDENT ALUMNIMENTORSHIPPROGRAMAlumni Mentors Apply Now!The UC Student Alumni Mentorship Program provides studentswith valuable career advice at a critical point in their educationwhile providing the UC alumni community the opportunityto connect with students and contribute to UC students in ameaningful way.The Matching Program involves one-on-one matching of upperyear students with alumni. The Alumni and student participants arerequired to attend two receptions during the program year as wellas connect with their match a minimum of three times per year.The Roundtable Series is made up of five sessions peracademic year and each session is themed around a differentcareer area such as the arts, law, business, medicine, science,drama, journalism, and education. Each session is one hourof informal questions and answers. Each Roundtable includesabout twenty students and one featured alumnus.Dinner with 12 Strangers is a program where UC alumni hostdinners in their own homes for students, faculty and fellow alumniin an effort to enhance the student experience. UC Alumni hostan evening of good food, good conversation and UC hospitality.The program offers participants an excellent opportunity tomake valuable connections and strengthen the UC community.If you are interested in being a mentor to a UC student,participating in a roundtable or hosting a “Dinner with12 Strangers” please contact the UC Alumni andDevelopment Office by calling 416-978-2968 or by e-mailinguc.alumni@utoronto.ca.Note: Application deadline for the Matching Program isOctober 12, 2007The UC Student Alumni Mentorship Program is brought to youin part by:6 U N I V E R S I T Y C O L L E G E A L U M N I M A G A Z I N E F A L L 2 0 0 7
F E A T U R EDedicated Volunteers Work to Enrichand Enhance Student ExperienceBy Kathleen Sandusky“I have been delighted to work withUC’s dedicated group of alumni andstudent volunteers to build new bridgesbetween the College and the communitiesit serves. These tireless volunteersgive their time day after day and yearafter year, working to ensure that UCremains open and welcoming to thediverse communities for which it stands.UC is indebted to its volunteers for themany ways in which they ensure thatUC remains great.”– Dr. Rose WolfeOur volunteers are UC’sbest ambassadorsUniversity College (UC) continues itslong history as a vibrant and diverse communityof the highest academic calibre,thanks in no small part to the support ofthe volunteer members of the UniversityCollege Alumni Association (UCAA).Devoting their valuable time and energyto the College, UCAA volunteers share adeep commitment to UC’s tradition ofexcellence, inclusiveness, diversity andcommunity leadership.UCAA volunteers are our bestambassadors, serving as role modelsfor current and future students. Theycarry with them a contagious pride inUC achievements and future plans.No effort on the part of our volunteersis wasted: each volunteer opportunity,although different, is an important contributionto the richness of the studentexperience at UC, today and well intothe future.Dr. Rose Wolfe UC Distinguished Alumna &U of T Chancellor EmeritaF A L L 2 0 0 7 W W W . U C . U T O R O N T O . C A 7
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