The NIU Student Alumni Association is the only organization on campus that gives students the opportunity to network with hundreds of alumni at dozens of upscale Alumni Association events throughout the year. Helping students to succeed not only at NIU, but also as alumni after graduation is the greatest aim of the organization. Students apply the lessons they have learned in the classroom during real-life networking opportunities available through the SAA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Student Alumni Association?
A: The Student Alumni Association is a student organization that connects students and alumni. Students in the SAA are given unique opportunities to learn and grow through these interactions.
Q: What does the SAA do?
A: The SAA is involved with many fun activities throughout the year. Grad Bash, Cubs and Sox games, real-world seminars, etiquette dinners, networking nights and social events are just a few of the enriching opportunities we offer.
Q: Why should I join the SAA?
A: Because the SAA gives you opportunities that you cannot find anywhere else. The SAA is partnered with the NIU Alumni Association, which gives special invites to SAA members to participate in its programming. Being a member of the SAA is the only way you can go to these great events and meet the successful alumni mentors who attend them. Not to mention, you get to attend all of these events for free!
Q: What are some other perks of being in the SAA?
A: For one thing, the SAA is the only student organization at NIU that gets to meet in the brand new Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. It's easiliy the best meeting place on campus. Also, we help you hone your networking skills. Many opportunities require good networking skills, and the SAA focuses on helping you learn exactly what to do in those situations. The SAA is not just a student organization; it is a resource and a support system that helps you get the most out of your education. After all, not every lesson is learned in the classroom.
Q: What is required of SAA members?
A: SAA members are able to participate in several events each semester. Essentially, you get as much out of SAA as you put in.
Q: I am interested. Who can I contact for more information?
A: You can contact our adviser, Kater Braser. Her phone number is 815-753-7230 and her email address is kbraser@niu.edu.
