John Lof Leadership Academy for Graduate Engineering Students is backed by the generous endowment from John Lof, a former UConn Civil and Environmental Engineering professor of 35 years, this exclusive Academy will aim to continue the legacy of Dr. Lof, who wished to reward and cultivate a select group of future leaders and engineering trailblazers. The John Lof Leadership Academy is led by an elected student council, and aims to: 1) Develop leadership and professional skills 2) Organize and facilitate social, academic, and professional activities that help Academy members develop these skills 3) Promote and support the academic and future professional success of graduate students in SoE 4) Engage communities inside and outside the School to promote, and provide mentoring and support where appropriate Members, who are called Lof Scholars, serve in the Academy for a period of two years. Through membership in the Academy, members will receive a myriad of benefits, including: 1) The ability to learn and develop skills attractive to employers 2) One-on-one mentoring with members of industry and alumni 3) Individualized career fairs 4) Resume building advice, including the ability to list the dean of the School of Engineering as a reference 5) Access to apply for grants and fellowships specific to John Lof Leadership Academy members. 6) Exclusive social hours for academy members and faculty 7) A professional certificate of leadership upon successful completion of 18 workshops (9 workshops annually) and qualified activities 8) The opportunity to make new friends, have fun, and be a force for change!