We look forward to celebrating 40 years of BGS with these activities.
See the Schedule tab for locations and other details.
Thursday, October 9th
2:00pm-5:00pm Check-In/Event Badge Pickup
5:00pm-7:00pm Alumni Reunions by Graduate Group
Friday, October 10th
7:30am-8:30am Coffee and Check-In/Event Badge Pickup
8:30am-8:50am Welcome
8:50am-9:45am Keynote Talk: Drew Weissman
9:55am-10:45am Keynote Talk: Haig Aghajanian
11:00am-11:40am Student Poster Session 1
11:50am-12:30pm Student Poster Session 2
12:20pm-1:30pm Lunch Break/Free-Time
Student Organizations Showcase (for Alumni)
Career Paths Mentorship Program Info Session (for Students)
1:30pm-3:00pm Alumni Career Short Talks (for Students)
2:00pm-3:00pm Career Paths Mentorship Program Presentation and Chat (for Alumni)
3:00pm-4:00pm Speed Networking Tables for Alumni-Student Career Conversations
4:25pm-5:15pm Keynote Talk: Ellen Tsai
5:20pm-6:00pm Keynote Talk: Adam Koppel
6:00pm-7:30pm Reception
Pre-registration is required for in-person attendance. Registration for the event is now closed.
Share Your BGS Story!
Do you have favorite memories of your time with BGS, a special connection with your mentor, or a compelling example of how your BGS education has helped your career? Whatever BGS has meant to you, we’d like to showcase your story as part of BGS’s 40th anniversary celebration this fall.
Use our form to answer a few simple questions about your BGS experience. You may also indicate your interest in recording a video to share more about the impact BGS has had on you personally or professionally, and a staff member will follow up with more details. Submissions may be used on the BGS website and/or displayed during the anniversary celebration in October.