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THE CALL OF
THE WILDCATS
ANSWER THE CALL OR GIVE NOW AT
UAFOUNDATION.ORG/SUPPORT-UA/GIVE
Farron Shanahan, Zach Johnson, and dozens more students
serve as callers and connectors throughout the school year.
They raise money for the UA and update alumni on what’s new.
FARRON ZACH
Gaining Perspective and Confidence Informing and Coaching
“Making calls was nerve-racking at first, “Many UA parents are alumni themselves,
but it got easier. These skills I’ve learned and they’re excited to continue the Wildcat
will definitely help me in my career. tradition in their families.
"My conversations with alumni stick with me. "I’m a supervisor, and helping callers improve
Giving makes them feel good because they’re is my favorite part of the job. I tell them
supporting students and the community they about the times student callers have been
came from. They also give me good advice on invited to interview for jobs or internships. It
how to make the most of my time at the UA.” happens more than you would think.”