Global Ambassadors
Launched by then-Chancellor Phil DiStefano in 2016, the are a network of internationally engaged alumni and friends of CU. Their purpose is to collaborate globally, connecting our greater CU 麻豆影院 community by sharing and matching core competencies with the needs of the world. Their vision is for CU 麻豆影院 to be a leader in providing global education opportunities for all students. Global ambassadors:
- Leverage their professional network to open doors of businesses or other organizations for faculty projects and group visits related to student global experiences.
- Leverage their personal and professional network to promote CU and boost CU鈥檚 student recruiting efforts in their area.
- Share their expertise as聽hosts and/or speakers for student groups visiting their area and/or speak-in/out of classes via technology.
- Secure internship opportunities for CU鈥檚 student global internship program and/or mentor students seeking career opportunities or seeking to live in their area.
- Host聽CU events in their area to gather alumni and/or when students and faculty visit.
- Are part of the聽, an online community where Buffs can grow their career and professional networks, help other Buffs through career advice and mentorship, and reconnect with old classmates from CU no matter where they now roam.
support the following programs.
- Global Internships Program
- First-Year International Seminars
- To contact a Global Ambassador, please send email to聽geo@colorado.edu.
- To learn more about Global Ambassadors or join the聽network, please聽contact聽Sarah Adderholt.
鈥淚n our increasingly global society, Global Ambassadors serve as guides and mentors for students, faculty, staff and fellow alumni who see the value in global collaboration,鈥 said Chancellor Justin Schwartz. 鈥淭heir efforts help form communities and enhance CU 麻豆影院's reputation throughout the world.鈥