Who are SIS alumni?

Spread throughout the world, SIS's nearly 20,000 alumni can be found virtually all careers and lifestyles. Many find their way to government agencies including the State Department, the Department of Defense, and even the EPA. Others decide to work internationally for relief agencies or organizations such as USAID and the World Bank, or start their own non-profit to put the skills learned at SIS to work. Still others have become artists, authors, photographers, playwrights, lawyers, economists, business owners, members of congress, scholars—and that's only a few professions our alumni have chosen! Though SIS alumni can be found in all corners of the earth, many have chosen to remain in Washington, DC, giving the SIS Alumni Chapter the opportunity to thrive. Upon graduation, etc.

What are the benefits of staying involved as an SIS alum?

• You can easily give back to SIS through hosting interns, mentoring current students, recruiting new students, speaking at SIS events, or in many other ways.
• You will meet old and new friends, have the opportunity to network, and interact with current SIS students through our many events held throughout the year.
• You will be informed of SIS happenings through the Diplomatic Pouch newsletter, e-mail communications from the staff and the Dean, and through the soon-to-be-launched SIS alumni-published newsletter.
• You will be associated with a top tier school of international relations and benefit from the life-long learning opportunities available to you as a graduate.
• Other benefits available only to active AU alumni, detailed on the American University Alumni Benefits & Services site, include:
  • Bender Library card
  • Jacobs Fitness Center discount
  • Child care access
  • Campus space availability
  • Publications
  • Donor Rewards card
  • Alumni ID card
  • Alumni audit

Opportunities

Participate in the SIS and AU community through school and campus-wide events, mentoring and guest lecturing opportunities, and possibly becoming a donor. Events include social/networking events, panel discussions, the Fall Dinner, the annual anniversary embassy celebration, and many more new events to be launched each year. Check the calendar of events for information on upcoming activities.

Other ways to get involved include:

• Assisting in planning or hosting an alumni event in your city.
• Serving as a mentor for a current student.

Contact Judy Donner for more information.

Whom do I contact to get more information about the Chapter and alumni activities?

SIS Alumni Chapter Chairperson
Ema Gantcheva, BA,MA/SIS '06,'08
E-mail: au.sis.alum@gmail.com

SIS Staff Contact
Judy Donner
Coordinator of Development & Alumni Relations
E-mail: donner@american.edu
Phone: 202-885-1616