There are more than 230,000 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumni located all over the world. The beauty of having such a large, global community is that you're bound to find other alumni you can connect with — people who come from a similar background, live in the same city, or share the same interests as you.Ìý
In this episode, we speak with alumni who are helping to facilitate those connections. Thoko Phiri (PhD '18) and Margaret Mutumba (PhD '23) both came to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ as international graduate students in the Health Faculty. After graduation, they stayed connected with a large group of African students and alumni, finding and providing support within that community.Ìý
Last year they connected with the University's Alumni Relations office, looking to expand the group. Today, the African Alumni Association is one of our volunteer-driven alumni groups that works with À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ to connect and support graduates worldwide. Thoko and Margaret join the podcast to share how the association got started, what supports are available, and how you can get involved.
Links from this episode
Sankofa Pathways to University: Learn about theÌýsummer program for Black youth in Toronto and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
: Explore local programs and opportunities to celebrate and support people of African descent
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Email the African Alumni Association: uwafricanalumni@gmail.com
Explore groups in your À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ network: Find groups for alumni who share you interests or live in your area
