The Chicagoland Network
With close to 5,500 members, the DU Chicago Network is a vibrant and historically connected community. Whether you are an alumnus, parent, current student, or friend in the DU Chicago Network, you are an integral connection in this DU Network and there are so many ways for you to plug in to help sustain this community. Are you just moving to the Chicagoland area and want neighborhood recommendations? Have you been in the city for a while and are looking to make a career move? Or maybe you are interested in gathering with some fellow DU Chicago Network folks for a low-key, hockey watch party to cheer on the Pioneers? No matter what you are interested in, the DU Chicago Network is eager to connect with you.
Meet Madiha Younus
Madiha pursued her two-year full-time MBA from Daniels in 2017. She has worked in technology, retail, nonprofit and insurance industries. Currently, she is working as a Project Manager at Gallagher. When she is not working, she likes to give back to her community by volunteering at various events in the Chicagoland. Reach out to her to share your DU stories, for general mentorship and to explore new places in the Midwest.
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Staff Leaders
Meet Brent Thompson
Director of Regional Engagement
Brent helps guide strategy and execute engagement efforts of all alumni, families, parents and friends across the country and in select international networks as well as develops a programmatic portfolio for the regions in collaboration with Denver-based advancement team. Brent's goal is to create a culture of lifelong engagement and volunteerism among constituents in the regional markets and networks that builds our pipeline for campaign philanthropy and long-term engagement for the University's Global Network.
Brent has served in a number of different roles throughout his 15-year career in higher education for the University of Oklahoma, University of Texas system and now with the University of Denver. He is also adjunct faculty for the Executive Education in Daniels. Brent has worked in several different capacities including employer relations, career development, accreditation, and alumni engagement. Brent is a proud University of Denver and University of Oklahoma graduate and his entire wardrobe is crimson!
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Meet Alec Lask
Associate Director of Development, Midwest.
Alec joined the DU Advancement team as the Associate Director of Development for the Midwest Region in December of 2023, focusing on growing philanthropic partnerships with our partners in the Midwest. Alec looks forward to learning more about our alumni and friends from across the heartland in the coming months and years ahead.
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Connect With Us
VOLUNTEER
If you want to share your time and talent in any way outside mentoring and networking, check out VolunteerDU at volunteering.du.edu This portal is a menu of volunteer opportunities and your open door to engage with the DU community. Choose from a variety of one-off and ongoing projects that are meaningful to you.
The DU Career Network allows you to connect with DU students and alumni for mentoring and career networking. Share your expertise with those pursuing similar professional interests by joining du.firsthand.co.
If you have any questions about volunteering with DU, please email alumni@du.edu.
CONNECT WITH CHICAGO NETWORK LEADERS
Please email anslem.gardner@gmail.com or madiha.younus@du.edu to connect with a DU Chicagoland Network leader today!
CONNECT WITH DU STAFF LEADER
Please email brent.thompson@du.edu or caiti.glasgo@du.edu to connect.
Looking for more ways to connect with DU? Please email alumni@du.edu.
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