See links to our chapters around the US here.
See links to our chapters around Minnesota here.
See links to our international chapters here.
Most chapters have a volunteer board of alumni and friends. They support the University and plan social and educational events to bring area alumni and friends together and bring the University to their community.
To see events, click on the 'Visit Chapter Website' link for each chapter or see all our
national chapter events here and all our
Minnesota chapter events here.
Chapters support the University by:
- Being ambassadors for the University's great work.
- Helping to spread the word of the world-class education the U provides.
- Building pride and spirit.
- Recruiting outstanding potential University students in their area.
- Supporting students with local scholarships.
Major events that bring the University to chapter communities include:
- Presidential visits
- Lectures by University faculty
- Performances by student/faculty artists
- University updates by Alumni Association staff
Chapters also frequently gather for networking and social events such as:
- Picnics,
- Happy hours,
- Gopher athletic viewing parties/tailgates, and
- Specific regional activities, such as hiking in the Northwest or attending an embassy event in Washington D.C.