There are a number of ways for alumni to give their time to Mason including the Alumni Admissions Network, the Career Network Online, and the alumni volunteer listserv which publicizes opportunities year round.

Alumni are encouraged to regularly visit the Association's events calendar for upcoming activities.
Most events are free and open to all alumni.

Mason's athletics teams offer alumni the chance to return to campus and to cheer on their Patriots.
Visit and bookmark GoMason.com for upcoming games and matches.

Homecoming events specifically for alumni are posted on http://alumni.gmu.edu/homecoming.

Alumni chapters are a great means to connect with alumni from various schools, clubs, and organizations. Visit the Alumni Chapter page for contact information on joining chapters.

In a relatively short time, public funding has helped George Mason University become one of the nation's most dynamic academic institutions. Coupling alumni donations to this funding supports additional academic programs, scholarships, and alumni events. Visit http://give.gmu.edu to donate.

Your connection to Mason can prove to be invaluable when looking for a job. Join the Career Network to give and to get advice on looking for positions in various professional fields.

The Center for Global Education invites alumni to travel to various points around the globe at a discounted rate. Serving as the premier clearinghouse for global travel and international education, "Mason Abroad" offers a full range of professional services, including short-term, semester/year long, honors study abroad, internationally-themed internships and intensive language programs.

Chat with your supervisor or hiring manager to promote the solid education you received at Mason and encourage them to look to Mason for future employees.

Alumni who are in touch with other alumni are encouraged to host small gatherings. Happy hours and game watch parties are great ways to involve alumni and connect them to Mason. When sending event photos, be sure to include captions with names. Send them to alumni@gmu.edu.

Do you work with or know of a lot of alumni in the workplace? If so, consider working with your Human Resources department to host a "Pocket of Patriots" event. Held previously at Booz Allen Hamilton, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Fairfax County Government Center, these events connect Mason alumni at work. Contact alumni@gmu.edu for more information.

Alumni can make a significant impact on the happenings at the state capitol in Richmond, Virginia. Communicating to and staying in touch with state delegates and senators is vital to the state support that Mason receives.   Visit GMUadvocate.com to learn how to get in touch with members of the General Assembly or email alumni@gmu.edu

The online alumni directory is an easy, convenient method for updating your home address, e-mail, and work information with your alumni association. Alumni can register for a free lifetime e-mail forwarding alias (yourname@gmualumni.org). The directory also lets you search and find other alumni by name.

The Alumni Association is also connecting alumni on Facebook and LinkedIn. 

Inform your family, friends, and co-workers about Mason's growing prominence not only in the region but around the country. Visit and bookmark the Mason Daily Gazette to read the latest news and happenings from your alma mater.

Have an idea for an event or would you like to become more involved and still aren't sure how? Send us an e-mail at alumni@gmu.edu and a staff member will be in touch with you very soon.