About ub)alumni

Who are ub)alumni?

In the Latin phrase-book, the word 'alumni' is derived from the noun 'alere' - to nourish, meaning former pupil or student. For students, graduates, staff, ex-staff and friends of the University of Ballarat, it is a 'ticket to ride' with an itinerary of local and global connections.

The University's Alumni Association, now fondly known as ub)alumni was first formed in 1995 to bring together students, staff and graduates to support the University in the realisation of its mission and to encourage an active involvement in the rich community life of UB through social, intellectual and educational activities.

With a rich heritage dating back to the founding years of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, the ub)alumni journey spans more than 135 years and embraces an extensive community of diverse peoples and experience. Graduates, current and former staff and those who have enjoyed a close association with the University (and its institutional ancestors) have independently laid claim to a lifelong relationship with UB, while uniting to form a fellowship of knowledge.

The University is very proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and the contribution our alumni give to their chosen industry / profession, communities, and beyond. Our alumni community is diverse and extensive, made up of people from every age group, all walks of life and found all over the globe!

No matter where you are located or when you attended the university, you are part of the ever-growing ub)alumni family.

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Why should you be involved?

As individuals, alumni negotiate their own roads, but it is always good to keep your bearings! ub)alumni provides a compass for local and far-flung graduates alike, and a network of contacts for the University.

Membership is free and provides you with a landscape of opportunities to expand your social and professional networks at the local, national and international level. It also provides a valuable forum to express your opinions regarding the continuing development of the University and a platform from which to observe its many successes.

A guide to be used by globe-trotting members and the University itself, ub)alumni generates benefits for all.

Aims of ub)alumni

In support of the University’s vision and goals, ub)alumni aims to:

• Foster lifelong relationships with the global UB community;
• Enhance the national and international reputation of the University;
• Foster an environment to support the continuing involvement of alumni in the life and development of the University;
• Provide opportunities for graduates to network socially and professionally with other alumni both domestically and internationally;
• Cultivate the professionalism and lifelong learning of UB graduates;
• Promote and recognise the achievements of the University and its graduates within UB and amongst the community; and
• Provide opportunities for alumni to ‘give something back’ to the University

In support of these objectives, ub)alumni strives to provide a range of services to the alumni community, including:

• Supporting the work and activities of alumni Chapters and Networks of the University;
• Facilitating communication amongst and between the alumni community;
• Providing links between alumni and the University;
• Promoting University achievements and activities;
• Promoting alumni achievements and activities;
• Working with Schools and Chapters to value-add;
• Providing opportunities for alumni to stay involved in University activities;
• A variety of benefits and services to members

It is through your successes, contributions and continuing support that the University will continue to be a responsive and relevant university serving students, graduates and many other diverse constituencies in the global community in which we all live.

ub)alumni Project

We are pleased to report that the University is in the process of developing an active association for our valued graduates and friends. Alumni play a vital role in the University community, amongst many other things, we acknowledge the value and importance of our graduates as active and influential ambassadors for the University.

With that in mind, a project has been commissioned to design and implement a brand new alumni approach and program, that supports the University's mission and ensures its members maintain a productive and life long relationship with UB.

ub)alumni Strategic Plan 2009-2010

If you would like further information on the progress of the University Alumni Project, please contact us.