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
How do I start one or join?
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 as a whole group, events you would like to plan, and ways to engage with the current student body. 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!
To join an already existing group please scroll down and join the group's social media, and email [email protected] to be added to the groups mailing list.
Career Affinity Groups
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.Leadership: Ed Halter, Jackie Goss
Bardians in Finance
Join other Bardians working in finance and economics.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.Leadership: Sarah Kasten ’04, Helene Tieger ’85
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 Psychology
Join fellow Bardians working in Psychology.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.
BardWrites
Join a network of Bardian writers and publishers. Participate in webinars, in person events, writing circles, and grow your community.Leadership: Maya Gottfried '95
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
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!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!Identity-Based Affinity Groups
BIPOC Bardians
Join a network of BIPOC Bard alumni/ae. Email [email protected] for more information.
Chinese Alumni/ae
Meet Bardians in your area and connect with your alumni/ae network!Leadership: Nathan Xu ’17
Athletics Affinity Groups
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Cross Country/TrackCross Country/Track
Connect with fellow cross country + track and field alumni/ae!
Coach: Billy Poole-Harris
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RugbyRugby
Connect with fellow rugby alumni/ae!
Coach: Garrett Montgomery
Leadership: Matt Cameron ’04
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SquashSquash
Connect with fellow squash alumni/ae!
Women’s Squash
Coach: Craig Thorpe-Clark
Instagram: @bard_w_squash
Men’s Squash
Coach: Craig Thorpe-Clark
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Ultimate FrisbeeUltimate Frisbee
Connect with fellow ultimate alumni/ae!
Coach: Jackson Spargur
Instagram: @bardultimate -
VolleyballVolleyball
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
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