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Affinity Groups & Career Network
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Affinity Groups & Career Network

One of the many benefits of a Bard education is the incredible global network of alumni/ae you can draw upon as you navigate life after Bard. The Bard College Alumni/ae Association has worked with alumni/ae to create affinity groups, helping our alumni/ae to come together around a shared interest, find other Bardians in their area, or connect based on mutual experiences. Explore the options below. Email [email protected] to be connected to any of the groups, and join the pages linked under the group names found below.
Where to Begin?
Photo by Pete Mauney ’93 MFA ’00

Where to Begin?

Whether you want to join an Affinity Group or start one, here’s how.
If you have a unique interest that you think other Bardians would be passionate about and would like to to see an Affinity Group started, please email [email protected] and we’ll talk through it with you! In preparing to create a group, have an idea of how often you would want to meet, events you would like to plan, and ways to engage with the current student body. Affinity Groups plan a range of events, including meetings to chat and strategize, networking receptions connecting alumni/ae and current students, and expert panels on a variety of topics. We hope you’ll join and bring your experience to the Bard network!

To join an already existing group please scroll down and join the group's social media, then email Tyler Williams ’19 MAT ’21 at [email protected] to be added to the group’s mailing list. 
Bard Career Network
Bard Career Network
The Bard Career Network is a social and career networking platform completely internal to the Bard community. This platform has been a collaborative effort between the Career Development Office, Center for Civic Engagement, and Office of Alumni/ae Affairs.



What can you do on the Bard Career Network?

Share opportunities with the Bard community
  • Employers can post jobs and/or internships 
For recent alumni/ae
  • Find a job or internship
  • Connect with alumni/ae mentors
  • Utilize resources to help build your professional skills
Become a mentor for current students and other alumni/ae
  • Demystify careers by providing realistic insight and sharing industry-specific knowledge
  • Share what helped you achieve your career goals
  • Provide students with experiences such as job shadowing and internship opportunities
  • Create additional career support by providing resume feedback and job referrals
Sign up for Alumni/ae Affinity Groups
  • Join a community of Bard alumni/ae in a shared industry
  • Join a community of Bard alumni/ae based on shared identity 
  • Help plan alumni/ae events on and off campus
Join Today
How to Sign Up (pdf)

Career Affinity Groups

BardWrites

Join a network of Bardian writers and publishers. Participate in webinars, in person events, writing circles, and grow your community.
Facebook Group

Bardians in Film

Join other Bardians working in film to connect, share job opportunities, and strengthen your network. 
Facebook Group
 

Bardians in Finance

Join other Bardians working in finance and economics.

LinkedIn Group

Leadership: Anna Neverova ’07, Boriana Handjiyska ’02

Bardians in Food

Join a network of Bardians in Food related industries

Facebook Group

Bardians in Law

Join other Bardians working in legal professions.

LinkedIn Group

Bardians in Libraries/Archives

Join other Bardians working in libraries and archives. Email [email protected] to join the Bardians in Libraries and Archives listserv, and connect with the community.
Facebook Group
 

Bardians in Non-Profits

Join a vast network of Bardians in Non-Profits! Please email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.
LinkedIn Group

Bardians in Tech

Join other Bardians working in tech and computer science. Participate in webinars, in-person events, and meet-ups.
LinkedIn Group

 

Bardians in Music

Join other Bardians who make music, across all music programs at Bard.

Facebook Group
 

Bardians in Visual Arts

Bardians in Visual Arts is for members of the Bard Community who are visual artists or work in visual arts. 
Facebook Group

Regional Affinity Groups

Bardians in Boston

Meet Bardians in your area and connect with your alumni/ae network!

Facebook Group

Leadership: Travis McGrath ’11, Alex Hamme ’19

Bardians in Brooklyn

Meet fellow Brooklyn Bardians and expand your alumni/ae network!
Email [email protected] for more information.

Bardians in On/Near Cape Cod

Meet Bardians in your area and connect with your alumni/ae network!

Facebook Group

Leadership: Josh Wrigley ’08

Bardians in Los Angeles

Meet fellow LA Bardians and expand your alumni/ae network!

Facebook Group

Bardians in Washington, DC

Meet Bardians in your area and connect with your alumni/ae network!

Facebook Group

How to Get Involved

We encourage affinity group members to:
  • Join the social media hub associated with the group (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
  • Share your news via the affinity group platform
  • Share ideas for events within your group
  • Join the email list
  • Attend events when available
  • Help us create community and get to know the next generation of Bardians
  • Donate your time and energies to help fellow alumni/ae achieve their professional and social goals
Interested in taking a more active role in leading one of our groups? Email [email protected] to get started!
 
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Office of Alumni/ae Affairs
Anne Cox Chambers Alumni/ae Center
PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
845-758-7089
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