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Ways to Engage

Keep the mission alive--stay involved

Our alumni and friends make the LBJ School what it is — a dynamic, engaging place to learn and make connections for life. You can stay connected to the school through these existing opportunities, or contact Alumni Relations with your own ideas.

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Ways to Get Involved

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Apply for the LBJ Alumni Board

Application for membership on the Alumni Board is open to all alumni of the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

 

Application for Membership 

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Find Your Local Area Alumni Chapter

Connect with alumni in Austin, Houston, DC, and beyond. Stay engaged through local events and networking.

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Plan a Class Reunion

Reconnect and celebrate with your graduating class. We'll help you organize and bring everyone together.
 

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Support the Next Generation of Public Leaders

Gifts to the LBJ School are fully tax-deductible and directly support scholarships, fellowships, and the programs that shape tomorrow’s changemakers. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact on students, faculty, and the future of public policy.

Become a Mentor

Mentorship Program details
  • The mentoring relationship will run August - May 31 so students will have a mentor throughout every stage of the academic year.
  • Mentor/Mentee matches are made based on several factors including goals, geographic location and experience. After reviewing feedback about the 2018-19 program, and because we aim to make the best possible matches based on several criteria, we cannot guarantee that everyone will be matched.
  • Match emails will go out in early August.
  • All participants will receive a training guide, which will provide communication best practices, tips for reviewing resumes and cover letters (students will receive policy-specific resume templates), and advice on how to get the most out of the program.
  • The Graduate Public Affairs Council (GPAC) is working with OSAA and Alumni Relations to promote the benefits of the program in order to ensure student engagement.
Participate as a mentor
  • You must fill out the Alumni Interest Form, which will go out each summer.
  • Mentors must be at least three years post-grad
  • We ask both the mentor and mentee to commit to a minimum of two hours per month. It is up to both parties to decide what schedule and communication method works best for them.
Mentorship Program Focus Areas
  • Basic resume/cover letter review
  • Networking tips
  • Best practices for interview prep and follow-up
  • How to get the most out of your internship or new job
  • Success in your first few weeks on the job, do’s and don’ts, how to impress
  • Salary negotiation tips

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