Dr. Jonathan Leib, the Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography initiated an Alumni Relations Committee in Spring 2018. The basic scope of the committee is to strengthen the connection between our alumni and the department. More specifically, we aim to:
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Develop a strong alumni network, and extend this network to enhance informal relationships between alumni and current students to help alumni mentor current majors,
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Foster career opportunities for current majors and minors,
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Promote exchange of information and experiences,
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Enhance recruiting of the very best students through a strong career mentoring network.
Alumni Stories
Alumni Mentor Program
Established by the Department of Political Science and Geography Alumni Relations Committee, the Alumni Mentor Program aims to foster meaningful relationships between Political Science (POLS)/Geography (GEOG) alumni and current POLS/GEOG students. The connections made in this program help prepare our students for a successful future and leave a lasting impact on ODU campus. The mentoring areas can include job search, career guidance and recommended coursework. If you are interested in participating in the program as a protégé or mentor, please fill out a corresponding enrollment form here. The Alumni Relations committee will try its best to connect each protégé (student/alumni) with an engaged mentor (alumni).
Annual Alumni Panel
Annual Alumni Panel is a key part of an ongoing program of connecting with our alumni to build networking between alumni and to help alumni mentor current majors. Each year a group of political science and geography alumni are invited to serve on a panel discussion. The project is intended to leverage alumni expertise, know-how, and professional networks to assist current students in shaping their career choices. Other alumni will also be invited to attend the event. This event is a critical component of our commitment to serve both alumni and students.
Join Our Alumni Database
All graduates are strongly encouraged to fill an online entry form to be included in the department alumni dataset. The department will communicate with individual alumni on any relevant activities.