Student 24/7 May 2014 | Page 19

ALUMNI NEWS Join the: Young Alumni Movement TODAY! Annette Willemse Did you recently graduate? If so, welcome in the midst of the Vaal Triangle Campus’s Young Alumni fraternity! Are you on the verge of completing your studies? Then take note – the Young Alumni fraternity is the first call of port after graduating. As an alumna (female) or alumnus (male) of the University you now belong to a dynamic and ever growing network of graduates – be it as business leaders, opinion formers, entrepreneurs, artists, educators or researchers. Did you know that the word ‘alumni’ – which is derived from the Latin term ‘alere’, means to nourish? Think about it. Just as the leafy green trees on the banks of the majestic Vaal River is anchored and nourished by their roots digging deep in the fertile soil – so your quest for knowledge and accomplishment was nurtured by the enabling environment of the Vaal Triangle Campus. • Supporting the Alumni Office by purchasing memorabilia items. • Playing an advocacy role on behalf of the Campus within their respective communities. • Mobilising whatever resources at their disposal for the good of the Campus (i.e. encouraging their employers to contribute to worthy causes on Campus or to collaborate on various projects and special events). • Facilitating mentorships and internships for students – and thus contributing towards the readiness of graduates for the world of work. • Providing employment and other opportunities for graduates. • Assisting with the recruitment of new students. What role can I play as a current student? You can register with the Alumni Office upon graduation so that we can keep you informed of developments and exciting endeavors pertaining to the Campus. In the meanwhile, you should keep an eye out for alumni related communication via the student magazine, Student 24/7 or River FM. You should also like our Facebook page to keep abreast with the latest events and happenings - NWU-Vaal-Alumni By making a conscious decision to be informed, the transition from life as a student to being a successful member of the working environment is made easy. In exchange we urge you to remember the role played by the different gener