Connect for Success
October 21, 2025—March 2026
A series of career development events exclusively for BU students.
The Student Alumni Association welcomes you to Connect for Success! In partnership with the Center for Career Development and the Newbury Center, we’re hosting a series of events that will provide you an opportunity to network with alumni and enter the next phase of your life feeling prepared and confident.
Connect for Success is an immersive experience that will teach you how to network, explain how to use the exclusive BU Connects platform, coach you through an etiquette dinner, provide a safe space to practice networking, and much more.
Events in this series
Networking 101 | October 21, 2025
Join us for an interactive evening designed to help you strengthen your networking skills and expand your professional connections. This event is perfect for students at any stage of their networking journey! This workshop will cover identifying professional goals, developing and implementing a strategic networking plan, and creating an elevator pitch.
After the workshop, you’ll have the chance to put your networking skills into action during an open networking session with accomplished alumni from a range of industries. This event is co-sponsored by the Student Alumni Association and the Center for Career Development.
- Time: 5:00–6:30 PM ET
- Location: Yawkey Center, CCD (6th Floor) | 100 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215
- Price: Complimentary
- Attire: Casual
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Build Your Professional Network with LinkedIn and BU Connects | November 13, 2025
Join the Student Alumni Association and speakers from Alumni Engagement and the Center for Career Development facilitate an in-depth discussion of networking strategies and how platforms like BU Connects and LinkedIn can be a key tool in your networking toolbox.
You’ll learn:
- How to find and message BU students and alumni
- What to say (and what to avoid) in your direct messages
- When and how to turn online outreach into coffee chats or informational interviews
- How to find and post opportunities on the BU Connects Job Board
- Where to discover local Terrier meetups and group networking events
- How to find a mentor or offer your career wisdom to others
Time: 5–6 pm PM ET
Location: Yawkey Center, CCD (6th Floor) | 100 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215
Price: Complimentary
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Student and Alumni Networking Night | February 2026
Join the Boston University Student Alumni Association, Center for Career Development, and Newbury Center for an etiquette dinner where you will learn tips and tricks to help you shine at professional events.
Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
Location: Trustee Ballroom, Questrom (9th Floor) | 1 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215
Price: Complimentary
Attire: Business Casual
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Alumni involvement
BU alumni play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Connect for Success. Whether you’ve had a unique career journey or have meticulously crafted your path step by step—students are eager to connect with Terrier just like you. Complete the form below to indicate your interest in sharing your career insights and expertise in our upcoming events.
