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Affinity Groups

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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, or join the pages linked under the group names.
What is an affinity group?
Photo by Pete Mauney ’93 MFA ’00

What is an affinity group?

And how do I join or start one?

Affinity groups plan a range of events, including regular 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! Would you like to start a new affinity group at Bard? Email [email protected] and we’ll talk through it with you!

Career Affinity Groups

ACE

Alumni/ae in Civic Engagement (ACE) works with the Bard Center for Civic Engagement to connect alumni/ae in the field, assist with programming, and connect current students to volunteer and internship opportunities. 

LinkedIn Group

Leadership: Caitlin O’Donnell, Brian Mateo

Bardians in Film

Join other Bardians working in film to connect, share job opportunities, and strengthen your network. If you are not receiving the Film alumni/ae newsletter, be sure to reach out to Jaqueline Goss.

LinkedIn Group

Leadership: Ed Halter, Jackie Goss

Bardians in Finance

Join other Bardians working in finance and economics.

LinkedIn Group

Leadership: Anna Neverova ’07, Boriana Handjiyska ’02

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.

Leadership: Sarah Kasten ’04, Helene Tieger ’85

Bardians in Psychology

Join fellow Bardians working in Psychology.

  LinkedIn Group
Leadership: Emma Heffron ’22

Bardians in Tech

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

LinkedIn Group

 

BardWrites

Join a network of Bardian writers and publishers. Participate in webinars, in person events, writing circles, and grow your community.
Facebook Group
Leadership: Maya Gottfried '95

[email protected]

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

Facebook Group

Leadership: Luke McCrosson ’16, Jesse Goldberg ’15 APS ’17, Katie Rossiter VAP ’17, Mary-Liz O’Neill VAP ’17
 

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

Identity-Based Affinity Groups

Bard Equity and Inclusion

Coming soon: Connect with fellow alumni/ae from BEOP, HEOP, POSSE, and other equity and inclusion programs at Bard College.

bard.edu/dei

Bard Performing Artists of Color

Join a network of Bardians of color working in the performing arts. Email [email protected] for more information.

Chinese Alumni/ae

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

Facebook Group  Instagram

Leadership: Nathan Xu ’17

Athletics Affinity Groups

  • Baseball

    Baseball

    Connect with fellow baseball alumni/ae!

    Coach: Andy Salvatore
    Instagram: @bardbaseball
  • Basketball

    Basketball

    Connect with fellow basketball alumni/ae!

    Women’s Basketball
    • Coach: Casi Donelan
    • Instagram: @bardwbb
    Men’s Basketball
    • Coach: Michael Lenahan
    • Instagram: @bardmbb
  • Cross Country/Track

    Cross Country/Track

    Connect with fellow cross country + track and field alumni/ae!

    Coach: Billy Poole-Harris
    Instagram: @bardxctf
  • Lacrosse

    Lacrosse

    Connect with fellow lacrosse alumni/ae!

    Coach: Tucker Glass
    Instagram: @bardwlax
  • Rugby

    Rugby

    Connect with fellow rugby alumni/ae!

    Coach: Garrett Montgomery
    Leadership: Matt Cameron ’04
    Instagram: @bardrugby
  • Soccer

    Soccer

    Connect with fellow soccer alumni/ae!

    Women’s Soccer
    • Coach: Kate Hofstede
    • Instagram: @bardwsoc
    Men’s Soccer
    • Coach: TJ Kostecky
    • Instagram: @bardmsoc
  • Swimming

    Swimming

    Connect with fellow swimming alumni/ae!

    Coach: John Weitz
    Instagram: @bardswimming
  • Squash

    Squash

    Connect with fellow squash alumni/ae!

    Women’s Squash

    Coach: Craig Thorpe-Clark
    Instagram: @bard_w_squash

    Men’s Squash

    Coach: Craig Thorpe-Clark
    Instagram: @bard_m_squash
  • Tennis

    Tennis

    Connect with fellow tennis alumni/ae!
    Coach: Roge Nesbitt
    Instagram: @bardtennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee

    Ultimate Frisbee

    Connect with fellow ultimate alumni/ae!

    Coach: Jackson Spargur
    Instagram: @bardultimate
  • Volleyball

    Volleyball

    Connect with fellow volleyball alumni/ae!

    Women’s Volleyball

    Coach: Stefanie Carrington
    Instagram: @bardwvolleyball

    Men’s Volleyball

    Coach: Adam Niemczynowicz
    Instagram: @bardmvb

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!
 
Click here to view our Social Media Policy.

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Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
Tel: 1-800-BARDCOL
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