<Joseph E. Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies

Student and Alumni Relations (STARS) Unit and Master's Office

Atkinson's Student and Alumni Relations Unit (STARS) and Master's Office offer meaningful ways for you to get involved in your Faculty and College! STARS' programs promote community involvement, development and celebration through which you can learn new skills, meet new people and build your networks. Visit the STARS office or Web site and learn more about how to get involved through the following programs:

• Student-Alumni Mentorship program which links upper-year Atkinson students to alumni, based on common career interests
• SHARE (peer-to-peer) mentorship program which matches upper year and new students to help during the transition period
• TEAM student ambassador program which provides volunteering and skills building opportunities for students
• The ACORN - Community Development Fund that supports student, alumni and community projects that focus on community development
• New student orientations (three annually) and Smart Start for mature and part-time students
• The Classroom Reporter program that brings important dates and news into Atkinson classrooms
• Awards information sessions and scholarship/awards celebrations
• Support to Atkinson convocation celebrations
• Listing and information about local, national and international volunteering opportunities
• Liaison with Atkinson student clubs and the Alumni Faculty Alumni Association
• Production of the monthly Atkinson Beat e-newsletter which includes stories written by students for students
• Production of the Encore magazine for alumni
• Special professional development workshops for students and alumni
• Support for Atkinson and York special events, and
• A host of other initiatives that encourage student leadership development, alumni involvement, and the active participation of all Atkinson community members.

GET INVOLVED TODAY by contacting:

STARS Unit and Master's Office:

140 Atkinson Building
Telephone: 416-736-2100 extension 33572
E-mail: stars@atkinson.yorku.ca
Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/akevents/STARSindex.asp