The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) welcomed Angela Haeg as its new alumni engagement manager in November. An alumna of the University of Minnesota, Haeg brings a wealth of experience building and sustaining community in previous roles at the University’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs and Macalester College.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to connect the community and enrich the experiences of alumni,” says Haeg. “CBS is very intentional about the student experience and has an amazing reputation for education. I would like to extend that to our alumni, creating meaningful opportunities to engage with the College that are interactive, stimulating, and joyful!”
Haeg’s approach to the role is all about connection. Her central goal is to cultivate deeper engagement. “An important part of my role is to facilitate connections and identify ways alumni can reconnect and participate that align with their interests,” says Haeg. “I look forward to listening and learning from this great community of alumni.”
Even though she’s only been in the role a short time, Haeg is eager to amplify existing opportunities. “The more I learn about this community and all the great things happening on and off campus — from the 3-Minute Thesis event highlighting graduate student research to the Petri Dish interdisciplinary panel discussions — the more excited I am to connect alumni, faculty, and our wonderful students,” says Haeg.
Outside the office, Haeg participates in a range of outdoor activities and is dedicated to protecting and restoring the environment. "The loss of habitat leading to a loss of biodiversity greatly concerns me, and I look to CBS as a guiding light for research and solutions," she explains, pointing to the University’s #1 ranking in ecology and innovative biotechnology-based approaches to water quality and other environmental issues.
She’s equally enthusiastic about the impact faculty, staff, and alumni have in healthcare through fundamental research that underpins new treatments and as professionals in healthcare fields. “Nearly 20 percent of the incoming class at the University of Minnesota Medical School this fall were from the College of Biological Sciences,” says Haeg. “The contributions to healthier society happening at every level — from the research lab to the doctor’s office — are something to celebrate.” –Stephanie Xenos
Ready to get involved? Angie is eager to hear your ideas for engagement or simply connect. Reach out to her at [email protected] or 651-503-3729.