<div dir="ltr"><div><p>Our alumni love Plattsburgh, and they want to share their knowledge and perspectives with today’s students.<br><br>The Alumni in the Classroom Experience (ACE), funded by the Plattsburgh Alumni Association, makes hosting alumni visits easier and more affordable for academic departments. More importantly, it gives students a seamless path to network with graduates in their fields.</p><p>With more than 74,000 alumni, we have access to many individuals who have a deep love for SUNY Plattsburgh and accomplished careers in varied fields. Their expertise, life experience and diverse voices can provide value and inspiration to our students. And, we’re happy to help you identify alumni to speak with your students.</p><p>The ACE program was initially developed as an in-person program, but the pandemic required us to go virtual. Having seen success in both formats, we are allowing for both in-person and virtual ACE programs this semester.</p><p>Grants to support in-person programming will be made up to $500 and require submission of a paper application and budget.</p><p>As in past years, applicants may design and coordinate the visit to meet their goals. This may be a guest lecture in one class, a full day of activities or multiple engagements over a series of days.</p><p>All alumni who are invited to participate will be acknowledged as ACE participants and receive a letter of appreciation and small thank you gift from the Office of Alumni Relations.</p><p>To apply, <a href="https://alumni.plattsburgh.edu/s/1603/images/editor_documents/alumni_association/ace-grant-app-rev0323.docx">click </a><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><a href="https://alumni.plattsburgh.edu/s/1603/images/editor_documents/alumni_association/ace-grant-app-rev0323.docx">here</a> for the in person ACE application or <a href="https://alumni.plattsburgh.edu/s/1603/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=1603&gid=1&pgid=2284&cid=4774">click here</a> for the application to be used for virtual ACE visits (not requiring funding)</span>. Applications for alumni visits occurring during the Spring 2025 semester must be submitted a minimum of two weeks before the visit.</p><p>If you have any questions about this program, don't hesitate to contact me.<br><br>Sincerely,</p><p><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Paul</span><br>--</p></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18px;margin:0px"><div style="font-size:14px;line-height:18px;margin:0px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase">Paul D. Leduc</div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px">Associate Director of Alumni Relations</div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px">113 Hawkins Hall</div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px">101 Broad Street<br>Plattsburgh, NY 12901</div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><span style="display:inline">(o) </span><a href="tel:+1-518-564-2090" title="Office Phone Number" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:inline;margin:0px" target="_blank">518-564-2090</a></div><a title="SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni Link" href="https://alumni.plattsburgh.edu/" rel="noopener" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:block;margin:0px;font-weight:bold" target="_blank">alumni.plattsburgh.edu</a><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><a title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/PlattsburghAlumni/" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:inline-block;margin:0px" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/facebook-logo-60x60.png" alt="Facebook Logo" width="30" height="30" style="vertical-align:middle;border-style:none;padding:0px;margin:7px 3px 0px 0px"></a> <a title="Follow SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/pburghalumni" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:inline-block;margin:0px" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/twitter-logo-60x60.png" alt="Twitter Logo" width="30" height="30" style="vertical-align:middle;border-style:none;padding:0px;margin:7px 3px 0px 0px"></a> <a title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on Instagram" href="https://www.instagram.com/plattsburghalumni/" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:inline-block;margin:0px" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/instagram-logo-60x60.png" alt="Instagram Logo" width="30" height="30" style="vertical-align:middle;border-style:none;padding:0px;margin:7px 3px 0px 0px"></a> <a title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/35478/" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);backgrou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