Alumni in the Classroom

Have you ever considered sharing your passion for your career with an engaged group of students? We encourage you to sign up for our Alumni in the Classroom Speaker Series.  

Alumni in the Classroom is an engaging volunteer initiative that brings accomplished alumni back to campus to share their experiences and insights with current students. These speakers, who have excelled in various fields, provide valuable perspectives on career paths, industry trends, and personal growth. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with successful professionals and gain inspiration for their own journeys. 

Not in Regina? No problem! We can arrange a hybrid opportunity. Interested? Fill out the form that corresponds to you below and our Alumni Engagement Officer will contact you with more information.

The speaker series will run from February 9th to 13th, 2026. 

What is Alumni in the Classroom?

Alumni in the Classroom is a volunteer opportunity for U of R alumni to come into classrooms to share their U of R experience and professional career journeys with current students.  Alumni may inspire students by participating as classroom speakers, panelists, instructors, or facilitators.

How can I sign up for Alumni in the Classroom?

Fill out our registration form above and one of our Alumni Engagement Officers will contact you with more information and to pair you with a class/professor.

Who can I contact for more information?

You can reach out to our Alumni Engagement Office at uralumni@uregina.ca and one of our staff would be happy to answer any questions or provide more information.

Alumni

I have a specific class and/or professor in mind that I would like to speak to. Can I reach out to them directly?

On the registration form, there is space for you to add particular classes you would like to speak in or professors you would like to connect with. We will try to accommodate as many requests as possible depending on course availability and professor preference.

How can I prepare for my Alumni in the Classroom opportunity?

Communicate with the professor you have been matched with to understand their expectations, the format of the presentation, and to confirm final details. If you are asked to instruct content (or volunteer to), ensure that you are prepared in advance with relevant presentation slides, printouts, documents to share virtually with the class, etc. Check in with the professor to ensure that your content is applicable to what should be covered in the class.

What can I expect during my Alumni in the Classroom opportunity?

Students want to engage with you and your materials, and to learn from your lived experience. They will be excited to hear about your career, professional journey, personal and employment goals, and more. Prepare your presentation time with a space for questions and discussions (dependent on the professor’s expectations of the class period). This is a great volunteer opportunity to connect directly with students and share your experiences.

I’ve completed my Alumni in the Classroom opportunity. What now?

You will receive a short email survey from University Advancement asking about your experience and any successes or challenges that you faced. The survey is optional, though we encourage you to fill it out to the best of your ability to improve future programming!

Faculty

Do I have to find an Alumni in the Classroom speaker?

No, we can match you with a good fit! However, if you do have someone in mind, we are happy to reach out to them.

Once you fill out the registration form, one of our Alumni Engagement Officers will reach out to you to connect you with an alum who would be interested in speaking to your class, or to the potential alumni you requested.  Once you're connected to the alum, lay out expectations and them know if there is anything specific you would like them to teach, speak about, etc. We will meet the alum and ensure that they make it to your class prepared and on time.

I have a specific alum in mind that I would like to speak to. Can I reach out to them directly?

In the faculty registration form above there is space for you to add particular alumni you would like to connect with. We will try to accommodate as many requests as possible depending on alumni availability and interest in participating.

What are the benefits of this program?

Alumni in the Classroom can be incredibly beneficial for students to hear from people who have been successful in their chosen career path. Students can ask alumni about their career experience, how they got to where they are now, or what their career looks like day-to-day. Students often walk away from these presentations inspired, excited, and reinvigorated about their field. We’re happy to facilitate these conversations with some of our amazing alums!