New must-see website for 2009 grads
The University of Calgary Alumni Relations team and the Alumni Association are launching a new program for the class of 2009 graduates. graduatingthisyear.com will go live January 12 and be the source for all information on the program.
New website for 2008 graduating class unveiled.
“We want to create excitement among the 2009 graduating class about their graduation and help them get ready to graduate with helpful information, contests and prizing,” says Catherine Bagnell Styles, associate vice-president, external relations. “We hope our graduates will graduate feeling that their university celebrated along with them, helped them on their way and most importantly, will want to stay in touch.”
The program is open to all undergrad and graduate students planning to graduate in 2009 and will include information about looking for jobs and preparing for job interviews, tips on getting out of debt, how to cope with recession, nailing a job interview, and networking skills. There are blogs and videos by students about students and words of wisdom from high profile alumni.
There are also a couple of contests. Students graduating in 2009 can enter to win one of four $1,000 cash prizes and number of other prizes including Sunshine passes, overnight at Hotel Arts, dinner at Redwater Rustic Grille, massages at Inner Balance Spa and more.
There is also a “Worst What Not to Wear to Work” contest where grads who send in a picture of their worst torn jeans and flip flops can enter to win a new wardrobe from either Henry Singer or Blu’s.
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Jan. 8, 2009