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York U alumni enjoy volunteering with their alma mater and as a student, there’s lots you can learn from them: after all, they’ve been exactly where you are now. Whether requesting a speaker for your Student Club, signing up for a T.A.S.T.E. session or attending our Level Up events, there’s many ways to benefit from the advice and perspective of our global community of change-makers.
Connecting YU
Connecting YU is your go-to hub to connect: Find mentors, network with alumni and connect with your classmates. On Connecting YU, students and alumni can network on a global scale and aligned with what matters to you most.
Student Clubs Funding
The Alumni Engagement Fund for Student Clubs supports student organizations at York to involve alumni in their events. If you're seeking a speaker, want to curate a diverse alumni panel discussion, or organize an intimate fireside chat with industry leaders, we can help to find you the perfect alumni for your project. Please contact Alyson Gampel at agampel@yorku.ca or 647-980-5522 with questions.
Student Ambassadors
The Student Alumni Ambassador Program is an initiative that engages student leaders to guide and advise on student programming, represent the student community at alumni events, promote engagement activities, and enhance the student experience. If you have any questions, please contact Alyson Gampel at agampel@yorku.ca or 647-980-5522 with questions.
T.A.S.T.E.
The T.A.S.T.E. (Talk About Studies To Employment) Mentoring Program provides York students with an opportunity to talk face-to-face with a professional about their career-related interests. The program pairs students with a mentor for an informal meeting where students learn about the mentor's career, industry, and organization.
Get more information on the T.A.S.T.E. program.
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