By attending Bard College in Annandale, or any institution in the Bard Network, you are automatically a member of the Bard College Alumni/ae Association. The Alumni/ae Association is here to strengthen the connection between alumni/ae and the College and help Bardians everywhere, of every graduating class, to stay in touch. There are now more than 19,000 Bard alumni/ae—and that number is growing, as close to half of all Bardians have graduated in the last 20 years.
The Bard College Alumni/ae Association, its Board of Governors, and its committees are committed to maintaining shared values of antiracism, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all aspects of programming and interactions with Bard College community members, including but not limited to students, faculty, administration, fellow alumni/ae, and guests.
The Bard College Alumni/ae Association, its Board of Governors, and its committees are committed to maintaining shared values of antiracism, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in all aspects of programming and interactions with Bard College community members, including but not limited to students, faculty, administration, fellow alumni/ae, and guests.
Alumni/ae Holiday Party 2024!
Thursday, December 5
6:00 - 8:30 pm
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Celebrate the holiday season with friends! Reunite with classmates, make new connections, and have a great time!
Ticket prices:
Classes 2020-2024 and their guests: $25
All other classes and their guests: $50
Your ticket includes complimentary beer and wine and light fare.
After party: Killarney Rose (127 Pearl Street, New York, NY) 8:30 pm
Get Involved
Photo by Queenie Si ’25
The Board of Governors
The work of the Bard College Alumni/ae Association relies on the active participation of alumni/ae on the committees of the Board of Governors. Alumni/ae from all eras of Bard’s history serve on this volunteer board and act as ambassadors of the College. We welcome all alumni/ae to attend Board of Governors meetings, which are held in May and December each year.
Photo by Tyler R. Williams '19 MAT '21
Stay in Touch
Keep your records up to date in the alumni/ae directory.* The Alumni/ae Association sends out a monthly e-newsletter, The Triangle which is filled with alumni/ae news, news of the College, and upcoming events. We also send important messages from the College and news on networking events and alumni/ae achievements. The Bardian magazine, published twice yearly, is another way to stay informed on alumni/ae and College news. Follow us on social media to make sure you are getting the most out of your Alumni/ae Association.
*Please email us your updated information at [email protected].
Thank you to all alumni/ae from Reunion classes ending in 4s and 9s for your support of Bard so far this past fiscal year!
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Newsroom
Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio ’12 Named ARTnews 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year
Artist and Bard alumnus Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio ’12 has been recognized by ARTnews as a 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year. For his first solo museum presentation, which took place earlier this year, Aparicio was selected by the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles to take over part of its sprawling Geffen Contemporary location for the relaunch of its “MOCA Focus” exhibition series, which featured works he made between 2016 and 2023 alongside three site-specific commissions.Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio ’12 Named ARTnews 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year
Post Date: 12-10-2024
Bard College Hosts Annual Margaret and John Bard Society Luncheon
On Monday, December 2, Bard College Margaret and John Bard Society members, staff, and students gathered in New York City for this year’s annual luncheon. This special occasion is dedicated to honoring and celebrating our esteemed donors who have made generous contributions through their estate plans. Their commitment to Bard College’s mission through future planning is not only inspiring but instrumental in defining the experiences and opportunities Bard can offer its students.Bard College Hosts Annual Margaret and John Bard Society Luncheon
“This special annual gathering celebrates the generous alumni/ae, family, and friends who have chosen to support Bard through planned giving. Their commitment and philanthropy play a vital role in shaping the future of Bard College, ensuring that Bard can continue to provide a transformative education for generations to come. It’s a time to connect, share stories, and inspire each other with the legacy of support helping fulfill Bard's mission,” said Vice President for Development and Alumni/ae Affairs Debra Pemstein.
Post Date: 12-10-2024
Suzanne Kite MFA ’18 Interviewed for NBC News
Suzanne Kite MFA ’18, aka Kite, distinguished artist in residence, assistant professor of American and Indigenous Studies, and director of the Wihanble S’a Center for Indigenous AI at Bard, was interviewed by News10 NBC for an article about how Indigenous engineers and artists are using artificial intelligence for cultural preservation projects. “My question is simple: How do we create ethical art with AI by applying Indigenous ontologies?” Kite said. “I try to resist Western personification of AI and instead dig into the hyperlocal, grounded and practical frameworks of knowledge that American Indigenous communities provide.”Suzanne Kite MFA ’18 Interviewed for NBC News
Post Date: 12-03-2024