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.
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.
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
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
What can you do on the Bard Career Network?
Share opportunities with the Bard community
- Employers can post jobs and/or internships
- Find a job or internship
- Connect with alumni/ae mentors
- Utilize resources to help build your professional skills
- 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
- 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
Career Affinity Groups
BardWrites
Join a network of Bardian writers and publishers. Participate in webinars, in person events, writing circles, and grow your community.
Bardians in Finance
Join other Bardians working in finance and economics.
Leadership: Anna Neverova ’07, Boriana Handjiyska ’02
Leadership: Anna Neverova ’07, Boriana Handjiyska ’02
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.
Bardians in Non-Profits
Join a vast network of Bardians in Non-Profits! Please email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.
Bardians in Tech
Join other Bardians working in tech and computer science. Participate in webinars, in-person events, and meet-ups.
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Regional Affinity Groups
Bardians in Boston
Meet Bardians in your area and connect with your alumni/ae network!
Leadership: Travis McGrath ’11, Alex Hamme ’19
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.
Email [email protected] for more information.
Bardians in On/Near Cape Cod
Meet Bardians in your area and connect with your alumni/ae network!
Leadership: Josh Wrigley ’08
Leadership: Josh Wrigley ’08
Bardians in Los Angeles
Meet fellow LA Bardians and expand your alumni/ae network!
Bardians in Washington, DC
Meet Bardians in your area and connect with your alumni/ae network!
How to Get Involved
We encourage affinity group members to:
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- 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
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