MHC is proud to call you a graduate of our college. Congratulations on earning your degree!

As you prepare to enter the next phase in your life, we hope that you will take some time to consider actively participating in the MHC Alumni Association. Thousands of graduates who have passed through MHC through the years have chosen to stay connected and help keep MHC strong in the rankings through consistent participation.

Since August 1922, the MHC Alumni Association has served alumni and the college. Today, we provide a mix of alumni services, programs and activities to enrich your life, including alumni gatherings, reunions, career mixers, alumni awards, and printed and email communications. We hope you’ll join us!

7 Reasons to be an active member of the
MHC Alumni Association

1. MHC Pride
Today, MHC is one of the top baccalaureate colleges in the South. As an alumni association member, you contribute to a visible alumni community that matches the ongoing growth of the college.

2. Keep the Connection
Keep the link to your alma mater and receive:
· Periodic MHC e-newsletter
· Invitations to social and career events – homecoming, football tailgates, networking mixers, etc.
· Bi-annual publication of From These Stones alumni magazine.

3. Campus Privileges
You are always welcome back on campus with special privileges including…
· Athletics - MHC Alumni Association members get special prices at tailgates, alumni events, and selected football games.
· MHC Bookstore - 10 percent discount
· MHC Student Fitness Center – visitor passes
· Alumni parking sticker
· Access to college Guest House

4. Networking & Career Assistance
You can make friends in a new city or contacts in your field at networking events, game-watching parties, and other alumni events.
Not just when you graduate, but for as long as you are a member of the MHC Alumni Association you will enjoy access to alumni career services including:
· Invitation to career events, job fairs, and networking mixers
· Peer Career Advisor Network
· Access to MHC Career Services - LifeWorks program
· Find a job using our career and mentoring services

5. Support Traditions, Awards, & Scholarships
The MHC Alumni Association exists to engage, connect, and celebrate alumni through activities like chapter events, career services, tailgates, reunions, and more. Some awards include: Alumni of the Year (junior college & four year candidates), Honorary Alumni, Young Alumni of the Year, Departmental Alumni of the Year.

6. Alumni Association Travel
You can stay connected with retired faculty, current faculty/staff, friends, and other alumni by taking part in our travel trips.
Past trips include: Hawaii, Louis/Clark Expedition, South Dakota, Alaskan cruise, Mount Rushmore, Montana, and many more. Contact the Alumni Office to see if any trips are being organized for this year.

7. Exclusive Access
You will be granted exlusive access to special alumni email blasts; MySpace profile; and Alumnet, MHC's online community for staying connected with other Mars Hill graduates.
· Request to be added as a friend on MySpace.com. Search: Mars Hill Alumni
· Access to Alumnet, your online alumni community and membership resource center
· Receive exclusive e-blasts that will keep you informed on what's happening on "The Hill."

What we are about

The N.A.B encourages Mars Hill graduates to:

· establish a habit of philanthropy and active involvement with Mars Hill
· achieve a high level of class participation
· build class unity
· nurture and develop leadership

Why should you give?

Giving is good. Mars Hill changed our lives. It gave us outstanding academic resources, lasting friendships, and countless memories. Our Mars Hill experience was made possible through the generosity of the alumni who came before us. Now we have the opportunity to build on this great tradition of alumni support and to say "thank you." Our gifts to the Mars Hill Annual Fund will help future generations of students.

The things that make Mars Hill great:

Our gifts help students cheer the football team, run track, attend campus events, and get involved in student activities.

Competition:

Help your class score the highest participation rate in Mars Hill history! (High annual participation also improves our national rankings) Let’s show other small private institutions in the Southeast what we're made of!