Life After

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Get prepped for life beyond the classroom

New Grad Fall Mentoring Series

In the fall, we'll be offering two webinars on how to build your network and network comfortably in person. After these two events, grads of the last 5 years will be invited to attend an event at the Muttart Conservatory, where you'll be able to practice your skills with friendly, high-profile alumni. There will be fun activities, and each pyramid will feature a different University of Alberta Alumni-owned food tasting and beverages. And prizes from Alumni-owned vendors.

Build Your People Advantage: Informal Mentors, Real‑World Networks

Date: October 15, 2026

Time: 12 - 1 pm MT (online)

This 60‑minute, interactive session explores how to find and grow informal mentorships and everyday networking opportunities that actually feel natural, not forced. You’ll leave with simple scripts, outreach ideas, and a 30‑day action plan to expand your connections and move your career forward.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Explain what informal mentorship is and how it differs from formal programs.
Identify potential mentors and networking opportunities in their current roles, alumni communities, and online spaces.
Use practical scripts and habits to start, nurture, and sustain informal mentoring and networking relationships for career growth.

Presenter:

Tamara Larson, '92 BA, is an educator, community leader, and mentor with a heart for servant leadership. Her work in the community focuses on supporting the growth of leaders and strengthening communities with the end goal of creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable world. Spending most of her career in the not-for-profit, arts and education sectors, Tamara works with all stakeholders and organizations to build a community that reflects our diversity and is truly inclusive.

How to Build Your Network at a Live Event

Date: November 4, 2026

Time: 12 - 1 pm MT (online)

Tips and tricks that make it easy to build a network at a live event featuring Michelle Height, '93 BA, '13 MA, who has been teaching career development skills to the School of Business students for 25 years.

Register here

A Night at the Muttart

Date: November 20, 2026

Time: 7 - 10 pm MT

Venue: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A St. NW, Edmonton AB, T6C 4L8

Kick off your weekend under the glass! Join us for a casual Friday night social specifically designed for recent grads to kick back, catch up and spend the evening at one of Edmonton’s most iconic attractions.

You’ll get exclusive, alumni-only access to the feature pyramid for a sneak peek at the new holiday installation before it opens to the public. Beyond the early reveal, it’s a chance to wander through the illuminated pyramids, reconnect with old classmates and meet a few new faces.

Space is limited so grab your tickets early!

Cost: $25 per person

Tickets include: admission to the Muttart Conservatory, appetizers, a drink ticket for the cash bar, and a fun UofA take away!