Alumni Power the "Drive for 135" to Success
To celebrate SUNY Oneonta's 135th anniversary, President Cardelle issued a challenge to secure 135 new or recommitted internship opportunities for our students at an alumni's place of business and/or internships supervised by alumni.
Thanks to the generosity and engagement of our alumni network, we didn’t just reach the goal, we surpassed it! Together, Red Dragon alumni committed to making 140 internship opportunities available at 87 different sites. What’s especially meaningful is that so many alumni were already opening doors for students through internships, both on and off campus, and chose to recommit to continuing that support.
Internships play a vital role in preparing our students for success after graduation. They give students the chance to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, explore career paths, and develop confidence and skills. At the same time, these special opportunities strengthen bonds between alumni and students, expand professional networks, and showcase the power of the SUNY Oneonta community.
Through your support and generosity, students can pursue internships that align with their passions and career goals, even when those opportunities are unpaid or located far from home.
If you have opportunities to share, please contact the Career Planning and Networking Center. Together, we’re not just celebrating 135 years of SUNY Oneonta—we’re shaping the next generation of leaders.
From its humble beginning in 1889, and throughout every generation since, the spirit of SUNY Oneonta has endured. Even as our campus continues to change, the feelings SUNY Oneonta evokes—warmth, fondness, a sense of belonging and one of discovery—remain the same. Those who've known Oneonta and cherished their time here are our best ambassadors, sharing their experiences and enhancing opportunities for tomorrow's students.
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