Connect

Stay Social 

• Engage and connect with the U and fellow ’Canes through social media. Follow the UM Alumni Association on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for news and engagement opportunities.  

• Share photos of what you've been doing to keep learning, working, and connecting during this period of social distancing. Make sure to use the #CanesSocialDistancing hashtag and tag @um_alumni. 

• Coffee with a ’Cane is a new weekly live-streamed thirty-minute digital event where ’Canes from around the world can interact with each other. Each week, the show is hosted by a different member of our Canes community and cover a relevant topic such as nutrition, healthcare, microbrewing, sports, and music. Join the Coffee With A Cane discussion by following the University of Miami Alumni Association Facebook page. Are you interested in a specific topic or in being a host? Let us know at alumni@miami.edu.

• ’Canes Communities, led by local University of Miami volunteers, provide an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends to connect to UM through a variety of different programs. Stay tuned for virtual engagement opportunities with your local ’Canes Community.

• Download University of Miami Zoom Backgrounds: visit the University of Miami virtually and share your U pride with these stunning Zoom backgrounds of campus. Take a tour of our Lakeside Village and step inside.

Work 

• ’Cane Biz: See what local alumni-owned businesses are doing during this time and find out how you can support them. If you own a business, find resources to help.

• Find support and ways to advance your career during this time of uncertainty:
  • Check out the Career Corner, a new online platform designed to support your career development and interests from anywhere in the world. Discover tips & tricks for working from home and continuing your job search during this time from our director of alumni career services. 
  • Want to be a mentor or looking for a mentor? Join the Cane2Cane mentoring platform.
  • Join the UM Alumni LinkedIn page to share relevant news & opportunities, job postings and career advice, as well as to network with fellow ’Canes.

For up-to-date information and resources about the pandemic and the University of Miami’s response, visit coronavirus.miami.edu. You can also find digital resources to explore, learn, and stay well during this time.