Mission: The alumni association mission is to build and sustain lifelong relationships between st. Cloud state university and its alumni, students, and friends by promoting the mutual success of its members and the university. Programs: Alumni expenses and salaries- fund other small events for targeted groups of alumni, assist programs and departments in alumni outreach, provide smaller opportunities for current students and alumni to interract. Includes all other program expenses not listed below. minnesota student/alumni events- the association helps organize events in the state of minnesota for alumni and students to encourage networking and continued connection to scsu. Events include alumni awards recognition at an evening event as well as during a home football game. Approximately 1,200 students, alumni and friends participated in these events this year.