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Causes: Alumni Associations, Education
Mission: The mission of the university of florida alumni association is to support exclusively the university of florida's mission of teaching, research, and service as determined by the university of florida board of trustees by fostering and enhancing the relationship between the university of florida and its alumni, students, and friends.
Programs: The alumni association is a membership organization, and sponsors a wide array of special events and reunions attracting tens of thousands of participants that forge a greater connection between former students and their alma mater. Some of the major events and reunions include gator nation tailgate prior to all home football games, post season athletic related events, 50th and 25th year reunion programs and many other targeted special events.
the alumni association supports 92 gator clubs and 8 affiliate organizations around the globe. These clubs raise scholarships for uf students, are involved in community service and sponsor a wide range of programming from career networking to opportunities to cheer on the gators through viewing gatherings.
the alumni association develops publications to communicate information supporting the role of university of florida as a statewide and nationwide resource. Approximately 137,926 copies of the florida gator magazine were distributed during the fiscal year. The alumni association also develops programs that identify and attract students and encourage scholarships for such students.
uf alumni association membership is also available to university of florida students through the student membership program. The student alumni group is the largest in the country and the special events and programs offered through ufaa appeal to thousands of university of florida students. Some major events and membership benefits include beat t-shirts, the gator run, tradition keepers program, and the corresponding f book, freshmen welcome reception and grad bash.