<h2><span class="header">SIUE Alumni Ambassadors</span></h2>
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<p><span class="xbodytext"><a href="/id0904f67a8006841d" target="_blank"><img height="114" border="0" width="86" alt="Traci Forys" src="/id0904f67a80067f1d" align="left" /></a>Welcome!</span></p>
<p><span class="xbodytext">I’m <a href="/id0904f67a8006841d" target="_blank">Traci Forys</a>, Coordinator of the Alumni Ambassadors program and Admission Counselor at SIUE. First of all, a big <strong>Thank You</strong> for volunteering — or considering volunteering — as an Alumni Ambassador. Your time and talents are integral to the Office of Admissions in helping prospective students with the college search, application, and admission process. Firsthand accounts of what it’s like to be a student here, as well as important advice about the “real” world of work, can really help those considering SIUE.</span></p>
<p><span class="xbodytext">As a member of the Alumni Association, I join you in supporting our alma mater. I believe this program will benefit not only prospective students, but yourself as well — as SIUE approaches its 50th anniversary, Alumni Ambassadors offers a golden opportunity for you to reconnect with SIUE and reminisce about your days as an undergrad.</span></p>
<p class="xbodytext">On this Web site, you’ll find answers to some <a href="/id0904f67a8008c191">key questions</a>, as well as links to more information. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions: <a href="mailto:tforys@siue.edu" target="_blank">tforys@siue.edu</a>. I look forward to hearing from you! And once more, thank you for helping our future SIUE students.<br /><img height="66" border="0" width="208" alt="Traci Forys" src="/id0904f67a8008c259" /><br />P.S. If you’re not yet an ambassador, you can become one by using this <a href="/id0904f67a80123c27">sign-up form</a>.<br /> <br /> </p>
<h3><strong><span class="header">Alumni Ambassadors can help with:</span></strong></h3>
<p><strong><span class="subheader">Chat SIUE</span></strong><br /><span class="xbodytext">This online, live chat session is offered to give prospective and admitted students a chance to have their questions answered, and to hear about SIUE from “real” students and alumni. Chat dates for the remainder of the school year are:</span></p>
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<li><span class="xbodytext">Monday, April 17</span></li>
<li><span class="xbodytext">Wednesday, May 10</span></li>
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<p><span class="xbodytext"><a href="/id0904f67a80066bc1">Click here</a> for more details about Chat SIUE.<br /> </span></p>
<p><span class="subheader"><strong>Admitted Student Receptions</strong><br /></span><span class="xbodytext">Held in various places throughout Illinois in the spring, these events provide useful “what-you-can-expect” information for students who have applied for admission and been accepted. Receptions typically are scheduled in March.</span></p>
<p><span class="xbodytext">You’ll receive in February an invitation to any receptions in your area. If you do not live near a reception, but would still like to attend, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:tforys@siue.edu" target="_blank">tforys@siue.edu</a>.<br /> </span></p>
<p><span class="xbodytext"><span class="subheader"><strong>Prospective Student Referrals</strong><br /></span>Just fill out this <a href="http://www.admissions.siue.edu/AlumniAmbassadorsProgram/alumniambassadorstudentreferral.html" target="_blank">Student Referral Form</a> and send the data to us via e-mail, and we'll follow up. <br /> </span></p>
<h3><span class="header">Alumni-Friendly Links</span></h3>
<p><span class="xbodytext"><a href="http://www.siue.edu/ALUMNI/index_f.html" target="_blank">SIUE Alumni Association Home Page</a></span></p>
<p><span class="xbodytext"><a href="http://www.siue.edu/O/" target="_blank">The O</a> (formerly the Observer, SIUE’s official newsletter)</span></p>
<p><span class="xbodytext"><a href="http://www.siue.edu/ARTS_ISSUES/home.html" target="_blank">SIUE Arts & Issues</a> — A series of distinguished speakers and performers</span></p>