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New Idaho State Web site will keep alumni connected
POCATELLO - Idaho State University alumni curious about former classmates or looking for a job have a new resource. AlumSys, a new Internet site managed by the ISU Office of Alumni Relations, is now available, according to a news release. "AlumSys is a great tool," said Graham Garner, interim director of alumni relations. "It allows alumni to interact with each other and the university from their own homes or offices." Garner said that alumni not living in or near Pocatello have a challenge staying involved with ISU - in staying connected with classmates, keeping up on events, and mentoring other alumni and students. AlumSys allows alumni even outside the country to connect with ISU. AlumSys has its own Web site, www.isu.alumsys.com, or can be accessed through the Alumni Association Web site, http://www.isu.edu/alumni/home.htm, which has a link on every page. AlumSys is free for ISU alumni and those who attended ISU for at least 24 credit hours. Non-alumni who are friends of the university can register for guest passes. Site sections include: "What's New With You," for alumni to provide individual updates; "People Finder," to locate friends and classmates; "Career Connection," to find employment opportunities or locate qualified professionals; "Alumni Yellow Pages," to find alumni-owned or operated businesses or services; and "Mentoring," for those who wish to offer or seek advice from ISU alumni in specific fields. There's also a section to post and review résumés. "AlumSys benefits both alumni and the university," Garner said. "Alumni can update their information online and indicate the level of contact they want to have with the university and other alumni. The university uses it to keep alumni informed and to keep accurate current data on graduates." Profiles can be personalized with photos, text documents, short video clips, and links to personal and business Web sites. Alumni can exchange e-mail without giving personal e-mail addresses by using the "AlumNotes" feature, a type of "blind messaging" system.
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