Give Back to PAU

Giving back is a perfect way to reconnect with the PAU community. PAU is grateful for your support, whether it is organizing a social event or service project, mentoring a student, participating on an alumni panel or making a donation.

• Mentor a PAU student - The PAU Mentor program is a structured opportunity for alumni to connect with current undergraduate and graduate students. Getting started is easy, simply create a profile on PaloAltoUConnect digital platform.  Students will instantly begin searching for a mentor using a variety of search criteria including: industry, major, location and more. 

• Offer an Internship or Job Shadow Day - Allow students to work as interns or to shadow you for the day, helping them understand what it takes to be successful in a specific position.

• Be an Alumni Panelist or Speaker - Talk about your profession, field questions from PAU students in an interactive setting, and share how your PAU experience has influenced your career path.

• Host or Help organize an alumni mixer event -  Hosting or organizing an event is a perfect way to reconnect with your PAU Community.

• Donate to Your Alma Mater - Palo Alto University is a not-for-profit university meaning that every dollar we raise goes to improving lives. These funds directly support our students through scholarships and fellowships; The Gronowski Center community outreach and programs; Research Centers and faculty research projects that benefit the mental health of communities, local to Palo Alto and throughout the world.

• Amazon Smile: Shop Smile.Amazon.com and 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchase will be donated to PAU. Select PAU as your preferred charity today.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Alumni Engagement Manager, Tanya Schornack at AlumniRelations@paloaltou.edu. If you are interested in donating, please contact Anne Farrah at afarrah@paloaltou.edu. Thank you!