Congratulations, graduates!
Welcome to the CSU family
You made it! Great things await you on your journey to exploring life after graduation. Following are just a few of the services available to you through your Colorado State Alumni Association.
Graduation gift
If you have not received your free graduation gift, please stop by the Alumni Center to pick it up. We are located at the corner of Laurel & Shields. Open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check out additional distribution times and locations for Spring 2008.
Countdown to Commencement Programs
Register here
Looking for job search tips? Want to get some free gelato? Then, don't miss our Countdown to Commencement programs for Spring 2008 graduates.
Alumni Association membership – Join today!
Stay connected to your alma mater and make connections with alumni around the world. As a new grad, you're eligible to join the Alumni Association for just $25 (regular price is $50/year for an annual membership). Lifetime membership options also available. Join online.
New Grad Special - Membership & Colorado License Plates
Join the CSU Alumni Association AND get your Colorado license plates at the same time and save $25! You can purchase both online or by calling (800) 286-2586.
Short-term Health Insurance
Be sure to have your health insurance coverage in place before you graduate.
GradMed® offers short-term health insurance to cover you between college and your first job.
Update your address
Be sure to let us know your new address.
Nationwide alumni groups
Connect with Rams wherever you are. Check our list of RAM Networks
and Rams for Colorado State alumni groups to find a group in your area.
CSU Career Center
Get resume and career search assistance
Alumni Services
We offer health insurance, license plates, and much more!
We would like to thank the Shane Company
for their sponsorship of this year’s graduation gift.
Grad Gift Distribution Locations - Spring 2008
• Friday, May 9th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Administration Building
(North lawn -if inclement weather, then in lobby)
• Wednesday, May 14th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Cap & Gown pick up, Lory Student Center Art Lounge
• Thursday, May 15th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Cap & Gown pick up, Lory Student Center Art Lounge
Countdown to Commencement - Spring 2008
REGISTER HERE for Countdown to Commencement Programs
Backpacks to Briefcases Alumni Panels and Dinners
Are you packing the essentials to prepare yourself for your journey after college?
Get some tips from the pros during this interactive panel discussion with CSU alumni:
• Job Searching – find out how CSU alumni got their head start
• Benefits – learn how to navigate through all the paperwork
• Salary Negotiation – learn the dos and don’ts
• Networking – get tips on building your professional network and start by meeting great CSU alumni
Panel and Dinner #1
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
6:00 p.m. (dinner); 6:30 p.m. (panel)
Longs Peak Dining Room - Lory Student Center
Moderator: Cliff Pacaro, '98 Mathematics
Panelists: Eric Berglund, ’00 Business – Northern Colorado Economic Development Corp.; Luke Brunner, ’06 Business – Forecasting Analyst, Sun Microsystems; Joe Schmidt, ’89 Liberal Arts – Vice President, Colorado Business Bank
Panel #1 Focuses on and/or features alumni from the following fields/majors/interests: business, finance, management
Panel and Dinner #2
Thursday, May 8
6:00 p.m. (dinner); 6:30 p.m. (panel)
Longs Peak Dining Room - Lory Student Center
Moderator: Blane Harding, '91 History
Panelists: Susan Cox, ’82 Speech Communication – Govt. Relations Rep., Kaiser Permanente; Robert Foley, ’00 Liberal Arts, Political Science & Spanish – National Native American AIDS Prevention; Mike Hollander, ’98 Speech Communication – WBS Connect, LLC; Keely Aggers, ’03 Business Administration – Vice President Resource Development, United Way
Panel #2 Focuses on and/or features alumni from the following fields/majors/interests: liberal arts, non-profits, social sciences, political science
Senior Chill Out
Chill out before Finals and celebrate your upcoming graduation!
Wednesday, May 7th
4:00-7:00 p.m. - drop in any time between these hours!
Gelazzi – 128 College Ave. (Old Town Fort Collins)
• Free Gelato
• Photo Ops with CAM the Ram (live mascot)
• Giveaways
• Cash Gelatini Bar
• Meet and network with CSU alumni and professionals in the Northern Colorado area
All events are FREE for graduating CSU students. Register here.
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