BardWorks 2024. Photo by AnnAnn Puttithanasorn.

BardWorks Schedule

First and Second Year Bardians!

BardWorks Activate: Turn Your Ideas Into Action

Date: Friday, October 2nd | Time: 9:30-4:00 PM

BardWorks Activate is a student-centered summit designed to help students turn their interests, ideas, and curiosities into meaningful experiences at Bard. Through student-led panels, alumni/ae conversations, networking opportunities, and hands-on activities, students will discover how to get involved on campus, build skills and experiences, and make the most of the programs, funding, and pathways to mentorship already available to them.

The summit will spotlight existing Bard initiatives, including opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement such as the Community Action Awards, Trustee Leader Scholars, ELAS, and more.

We will feature students who have taken advantage of these programs to develop projects, pursue internships, grow their networks, and explore their interests. Their stories will offer a firsthand look at how students can take an idea, find the right resources, and turn it into an experience that contributes to their personal, academic, and professional growth.

Our goal is to help students see what is possible at Bard, understand the resources available to them, and feel empowered to get started

The Summit Application is Live!

Schedule for the Day

Location: North Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

Check-In | 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Students will check in at the North Campus Center Lobby. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be available, but students are encouraged to eat breakfast beforehand.

Welcome & Introductions: Warm-Up Activity | 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
A CDO staff member will kick off the day by leading the group in a Mingle, Mingle, Mingle warm-up activity designed to help students get comfortable, meet one another, and start practicing their self-introductions and connecting skills.

Keynote Speaker, Jazondre Dunn ’19 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Jazondre Dunn ’19, Corporate Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer at Boston Medical Center, will share the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that have shaped her journey during and after Bard. She’ll reflect on her involvement with the Center for Civic Engagement and Bard Student Government, as well as the internships and professional experiences she pursued as a student. Jazondre will also discuss how these experiences helped shape her interests and career path, offering insight into navigating life after Bard, recognizing opportunities along the way, and building a career around the skills and passions developed as a liberal arts student.

Coffee & Mingle Break | 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The Bard Community Network Brunch | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Students will gather for a community-building brunch with Bard alumni/ae from across campus and the local community. This event offers students an opportunity to engage with alumni/ae with diverse experiences, interests, and professional backgrounds while making connections within their community. Students are encouraged to introduce themselves, share their interests, ask questions, and practice building lasting relationships in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.
Brunch and refreshments will be available throughout the event, with plenty of time for conversation and connection.

A Slice of Life "Design" | 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Coffee & Mingle Break | 1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Student Stories Panel: Turning Your Ideas Into Action | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Hear from a panel of Bard students who have turned their interests and ideas into meaningful projects, experiences, and opportunities through programs such as the Community Action Awards (CAA), Trustee Leader Scholars (TLS), Innovator Awards, Davis Peace Prize, and more. Panelists will share their experiences finding internships, developing their ideas, navigating application processes, and overcoming challenges along the way.

Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from their peers about how they got started, what they learned along the way, and how they made the most of the resources available to them at Bard. The conversation is designed to encourage students to see how their own interests and ideas can become meaningful projects, experiences, and opportunities.
Student panelists to be shared soon!

Coffee & Mingle Break | 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1:1 Student Interview w/Special Guest | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Who’s joining us? Stay tuned for the special guest announcement!

Conclude | 4:00 p.m.

BardWorks is made possible through the generous support of Bard’s devoted community of donors, families, alumni/ae, and friends, whose contributions of both financial resources and time help bring this program to life. The BardWorks Committee extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who has donated, volunteered, and contributed in countless ways to making these experiences possible for our students.