Alumni

Alumni program assistance fund

Alumni are one of our greatest assets, and the Office of Alumni Relations is here to help you tap into that potential. Through the Alumni Program Assistance Fund, you can apply for financial and collaborative support to bring your alumni-focused initiatives to life.

Since January 2023, this fund has successfully reconnected over 300 alumni with MRU through impactful events and programs. Whether you’re planning a dynamic speaker series, hands-on workshops or powerful networking events, we're ready to help you strengthen alumni ties, enhance the student experience, and elevate your program’s impact.

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WHAT INITIATIVES QUALIFY?

✅ Alumni are the primary audience

✅ Priority goes to initiatives that can engage a larger number of alumni in various roles

✅ Extra consideration goes to initiatives that reach a diverse range of alumni

WHAT INITIATIVES DON'T QUALIFY?

⛔ Alumni aren't the primary audience

⛔ Student-only or student club initiatives

⛔ Applications for an alum-led initiative require a faculty or staff member as the lead or co-lead

⛔ Initiatives that don't align with university policies

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Any funds you receive through the Program Assistance Fund must be used directly for alumni engagement. Funds may not be used for bursaries or scholarships, sponsorship, internal or operational costs or personal benefit (i.e. conference fees, travel, or professional development).

The benefits
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Marketing support

To increase reach and visibility

 

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Alumni email list

To support outreach, ensuring you reach the right audience

 

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Monetary support

To offset costs related to your initiative

 

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Alumni knowledge

To develop strategies that elevate the experience and success

 

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Enhanced visibility

To drive sign-ups

 

How to get started
Step one

Applications are OPEN!
Apply for funding or in-kind support for your upcoming alumni initiatives and events. But first, review the eligibility requirements.

Step two
Fill out and submit the application form at least 3 - 4 weeks in advance of your initiative or event - the earlier the better!
Step three
Stay tuned! Successful applications are notified within 5 - 7 business days.
Program fund event inspiration
  • Info Design BBQ: A group of Info Design alum and profs enjoying an outdoor barbeque
  • Human Resources Networking Event: A group of HR alum in the Ideas lounge listening to the event presenter.
  • Broadcasting reunion: A Broadcasting prof and two alum posing for a photo
  • Big Bob's BBQ: An outdoor barbeque in the TransCanada Amphitheatre.
  • Exam support Athletic Therapy: An athletic therapist teaching a patient how to use a resistance band.
  • Information Design Portfilio Reviews: Two people sitting and discussing a portfolio.
  • ETOL Speaker Series: an ETOL Alum giving a predentation on the stage of the Bella
  • CybHER Networking Event: A group of women posing in front of a presentation slide.

The events, programs and initiatives above were supported by the Alumni Program Assistance Fund.

 

 

Want to plan something but don't know where to start?

Consider:

  • Alumni networking events
  • Alumni speaker series and panel discussions
  • Alumni recognition and celebration events
  • Workshops, mixers, and social events
  • Annual or recurring alumni events
  • Alumni participation in:
    • Open house and recruitment events
    • Capstone showcases and portfolio reviews
    • Select student events

 

 

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