Bard College Alumni/ae Association and Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs Present
Bard College Awards
Friday, May 22, 2026
Commencement Tent
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
This inspiring annual event celebrates the exceptional achievements of Bard alumni/ae and friends of the College. Outstanding faculty and staff who are retiring are recognized with the Bardian Award. Join fellow Bard alumni/ae, faculty, and staff for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by the Bard College Awards ceremony, hosted by Bard College President Leon Botstein and Mollie Meikle ’03, president of the Bard College Alumni/ae Association Board of Governors. The event is free, but advance registration is required. Please be sure to pick up your packets from registration before attending.5:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
Hosted by the Bard College Alumni/ae Association.
5 pm Cocktail Reception
Commencement Tent
6:30 pm Bard College Awards Ceremony
Commencement Tent
8:00 pm Awards Dinner
Reunion classes will be seated together.
$65 per adult, free for children 3 and under. Advanced registration required.
Commencement Tent
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Commencement Tent
