GIVING BACK

The School of Management''s (SOM) alumni play an essential role in the continued success of George Mason University and the School of Management. Here are six easy—yet important—ways for alumni to stay involved and contribute to the growing success of Mason and the School of Management.

THE BIG SIX

1. LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE
It’s never been easier to keep your contact information updated with the new MASONline Alumni Directory to change your various mailing addresses, phone numbers, or email accounts. You’ll always be up-to-date on the latest, greatest events and news from the School of Management.

2. SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
Come speak in a classroom, sponsor a student internship, mentor a student, provide career advice...the possibilities and needs are endless. Your business experiences and knowledge make a world of difference in educating today’s business students. To make a connection with a faculty member, contact Isaac Thweatt, assistant director of External Relations at ithweatt@gmu.edu.

3. BECOME ACTIVE IN THE SOM ALUMNI CHAPTER
Your SOM alumni chapter provides a wide range of programs and services that benefit students and alumni alike. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with both the chapter and the Mason Alumni Association, please contact Erika Spalding, School of Management Alumni Chapter president, at somapres@gmu.edu.

4. REFER EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
Your willingness to refer the best and brightest students to both our graduate and undergraduate programs makes an extraordinary difference in both the quantity and quality of our SOM student body. Keep your eyes and ears open for students that would benefit from all Mason and SOM have to offer, and refer your friends or colleagues to somgrad@gmu.edu.

5. MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
Making an annual gift to the School of Management is one simple way to stay connected and help ensure that SOM will continue to offer even greater educational opportunities for its students. To contribute to SOM, click here.

6. RECRUIT OUR GRADUATES
Advocate for the hiring of SOM grads with your company by encouraging recruiting with Mason’s career services, participating in SOM career fairs and networking events, and thinking of SOM first when new opportunities arise at your organization. Click here to visit the SOM career services web page for more information.