Volunteers have a profound influence on Carlow University. Their work is essential to ensure a strong and healthy future of the institution. Whether it’s spending two or three minutes signing up online as a mentor or working with Carlow’s Office of Alumnae/i Relations to plan an event, our volunteers are unwavering in their continued support of our programs. Without their time, these events would not be successful. 

We want to thank all of our volunteers for their generous commitment of time. Every minute you give adds to successful, sustainable, and enriching events and programs here at Carlow University.

Bernadette Skoczylas '69 with new students at the 2009 Activites Fair

Upcoming volunteer opportunities:

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED

Do you like connecting with people? Why not connect with your classmates - reach out to them - encourage them to attend events and get involved. Keep them informed with the happenings at Carlow. We need your help!

Consider serving as a class representative. This is a one-year term from July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2011, with the opportunity to renew the position next year.  This is a vital volunteer position in the Alumnae/i Association, bridging communication between your classmates and the Carlow community.

If you accept this position, we ask that you plan to attend the Board Retreat on July 10, from 8 am - 3 pm in Francis Warde Hall.  At that time you will receive a formal orientation of your duties as a class representative and meet the board of directors, including your decade rep, who represents you and your classmates on the Board. You will also have the opportunity to attend a leadership development workshop that will teach you skills both for your position in the Association and in your personal life.

In addition to the opportunity to attend this leadership development workshop free of charge, you will also be privy to exciting dialogues with our senior leadership at Carlow and take an active role in the planning of the direction for the future of the Carlow and society.

As Class Representatives, you are asked to:

Engage alumnae/i to participate in the Association, Advocate and promote Carlow University, Maintain Communication with Classmates, C ollect updated contact information from alumnae/i (especially email addresses), Attend and work on the Reunion committee if it is your reunion year or the following year, Attend Decade/Class Rep meetings, Attend board retreat orientation, I nvited to attend quarterly board meeting, Do committee 'homework' between meetings, Make an annual gift to the Carlow Annual Fund to allow 100% Class Representative participation, Attend one regional event per year and will support, whenever possible, all ongoing activities and events of the Alumnae/i Association

As class representatives, you are welcome to attend all board meetings and expected to communicate with your Decade Representative throughout the year in addition to the expectations outlined above.  Class representatives are appointed positions and not elected by the Association. As such, class reps do not have voting rights.

Top Scholars Reception – PAA, 5th Ave., Oakland, 6-8 pm. Alumnae/i needed to host tables of student prospects. (Held each January)

Testimonial Letters – write a letter to prospective or admitted students discussing your experience at Carlow

College Fairs – meet Carlow Admissions counselors at college fairs around the country and see prospective students while there – for a full listing of upcoming fairs in your area, click here

Alumnae/i Reunion Weekend
To help plan the weekend as a member of your class committee or the Reunion Planning Committee, Please contact Penny Schnarrs, director of Alumnae Relations, at 412.578.6274 or email alumni@carlow.edu. Hlelp make this 80th year of Carlow your classes best memories yet!

Sister Rose Marie Hauber Scholarship Luncheon
PAA, Oakland

This annual event is held each spring at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association.  If you are interested in serving on the planning committee for this annual event that has helped to raised funds to grant scholarships to students each year, please contact the Alumnae/i Relations office for more information at alumni@carlow.edu or 412-578-6274.

Carlow Prepares to Welcome 300 New Students This Fall

We are preparing to welcome our newest members of the Carlow Community this August during New Student Orientation.  We hope many of you will be able to come to the designated activities to help welcome the class of 2014 to Carlow.  Please consider participating in the alumnae/i panel for parents on August 25th, or the Activities Fair or the Newest Tradition - Night of the Celtic and Ice Cream Social on August 29th.  For a full schedule of activities, visit http://orientation.carlow.edu/schedule/index.html. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Alumnae/i Relations office for more information at alumni@carlow.edu or 412-578-6274

: Alumni Online Mentoring

Career Connections is an online career mentoring program that provides an opportunity for alumni volunteers to connect with students and other alumni through e-mail or phone conversations. Mentors can assist students with their career exploration and help them through the job search process. They may also assist fellow alumni interested in moving on in their current field of employment or who might want to explore a new career.

Mentors can:     

- Help develop a clear perspective about a career field     
- Provide information about a particular company or organization     
- Give advice about the best methods for entering a career field     
- Offer advice for resume development and networking     
- Offer a day of shadowing

How to sign up:     

1. Go to: https://carlow-csm.symplicity.com/students/
2. Select "Click here to register" underneath login box     
3. Fill out accurate information for your online profile

How the program works:

Once your profile information is submitted, your status will be "pending" until confirmed and approved by the Alumni Office. Upon approval, alumni can serve as mentors and their profile will be available for all alumni and students to view. Alumni can determine how many "contacts" they wish to receive each month. The database for this mentoring program can be sorted by major, occupation/current job description, and geographic region allowing students and alumni to receive more personalized assistance.

To volunteer for one of these events or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact the Office of Alumnae/i Relations at 412.578.6274 or E-mail alumni@carlow.edu.

The Career Services office is always looking for alumnae who will allow students to job shadow or intern with their company. For more information visit - http://careerservices.carlow.edu/contact.html

Penny J. Schnarrs
Director, Alumnae/i Relations
Phone: 412-578-6274
E-mail: schnarrspj@carlow.edu