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Welcome to the UWM Alumni Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New UWM graduates automatically become members of the UWM Alumni Association, and join the Panther network of more than 215,000 alumni living in all 50 states and 110 countries around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UWM Alumni Association is here to serve you and provide a lifelong connection to UWM, long after graduation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complete the new UWM graduates checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Update Your Contact Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Follow the UWMAA on social<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Join Panthers Connect<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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    Upcoming Events & Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \"A<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \nRegister for the Toast<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \"Graduating<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \nGive a Gift<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \"Graphic<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \nEnter the Cap Contest<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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    New Graduate Perks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \"Milwaukee
    Downloads<\/a><\/div>
    Access exclusive free print-ready and digital downloads to showcase Panther pride in your home, office or online.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Alumni & Donor Benefits<\/a><\/div>
    Enhance your Panther Pride by exploring the range of benefits available to UWM alumni and donors.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Explore Upcoming Events<\/a><\/div>
    Alumni events offer meaningful ways to stay engaged, meet fellow Panthers and experience UWM pride all year long.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"UWM
    StageClips<\/a><\/div>
    Download your StageClip, a short video of the moment you got your diploma, and save that memory forever.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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