The UMAA makes a difference today

From M, spring 2004

The alumni association on the Twin Cities:

• helps organize and fund the 10,000-volunteer Legislative Network;
• pledged $1.5 million to scholarships and an on-campus football stadium;
• provides thousands of students with mentors each year;
• holds regent candidate public forums and suggesting continued refinements to the selection process;
• funds freshman leadership scholarships, outstanding student leadership awards, and the Distinguished Teaching Awards;
• offers professional programs and scholarships for students through college societies and welcoming new students and creating goodwill through chapters across the U.S. and in Asia, Europe, and Morocco;
• raises spirit and community through re-establishing traditions and through new programs like Maroon and Gold Fridays; and
• transforms campus by leading efforts to build the McNamara Alumni Center, Gateway Plaza, the planned Scholars' Walk, and other public spaces.