2009-2010 Mentor Program

Preparing for a career in public health extends well beyond the classroom. A vital part of that preparation can be learning from the experiences of others.

That's the idea behind our Public Health Mentor Program, which we co-sponsor with the Minnesota Public Health Association. Since 1993, we've been matching students with alumni and other professionals who share their interests.

Students get to learn from the professional experiences of their mentors. Mentors get to play a role in training future public health leaders. These matches often prove to be enriching relationships for students and professionals alike.

Mentors may apply online from July though early October.

Students apply online by Sept. 17, 2009.

Mentor Kick-off Event is Oct. 30

You and your mentor will be invited to attend the SPH Mentor Kick-off event on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, 8 to 9:30 a.m., in the Great Hall at Coffman Memorial Union.

Questions? Contact the Public Health Mentor Program at 612-626-5536 or phmentor@umn.edu.

Volunteers Needed!

Mentors and students are needed to help with event planning, mentor recruitment, and other activities. For more details or to volunteer, please call Michelle Lian-Anderson, our associate director of alumni relations and events management, at (612) 626-5536.

Mentor Connection Events

Fall Mentorship Social
11/18/2009 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The University of Minnesota in partnership with the Mentor Connection presents the Fall Mentor Workshop on Nov. 18, 2009 at the Dolly Fiterman Gallery at the Weisman Museum.

Register online

Reception Etiquette and Networking Event
2/10/2010 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Do you want to learn the etiquette of navigating through a reception event? Join the Mentor Connection and facilitator Stevie Ray in this fun, social event.

Mentor Appreciation Dinner
4/22/2010 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Mentor Connection invites all mentors and students participating in any University of Minnesota mentor program to attend this festive event. Please join us on Thursday, April 16, at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Learn more about our alumni

What do our students do after they graduate? Find out by reading our alumni profiles, which highligh graduates from the School of Public Health. It will also give you ideas of the kinds of mentors in our program.

• Read the alumni profiles

What our students say about the Mentor Program

Below are a few comments about our mentor program from students

“My mentor has been fantastic, and really has made my experience at SPH what is has been.”

“I loved the mentoring program! My mentor was a great match for me and I gained a lot from the experience!”

“My mentor is great with everything. The part that I really appreciate about our relationship is that he has real-world work experience.”