Your guide to Alumni Weekend 2025
By Darika Urgazieva (COM’25) | Published August 2025
The countdown is on, because Alumni Weekend is just one month away! Join fellow Terriers back on campus from September 25 to 28 to reconnect, reminisce, and make new memories. Whether you’re thinking about gathering with classmates at a reunion, attending an award ceremony, or simply revisiting campus with family and friends, Alumni Weekend is calling—and you don’t want to let this call go to voicemail.
Get ready for the return of beloved Alumni Weekend classics like the Back to BU Beach Festival—featuring a campus expo, live music a bustling Kids’ Zone and more—and Taproom Trivia at Sunset Cantina, for some friendly competition.
Make sure to stop by the Welcome Tent on Marsh Plaza for a free Alumni Weekend tote bag (available to the first 500 people), and a coupon for 10 percent off at the BU Campus Store. To fuel your intellectual curiosity, you can attend educational talks like the CAS Gerald & Deanne Gitner Family Lecture, Questrom Fireside Chat on Marketing and Branding Innovation, and a Pardee lecture on Foreign Policy in the Trump Administration. And if you want to feel even more proud of being a Terrier, celebrate the achievements of fellow alums at the Best of BU Alumni Awards and individual school and college awards ceremonies.
This year is the first that Terriers will celebrate their five and ten-year reunions at Alumni Weekend. Members of the Classes of 2015 and 2020 will raise a glass to commemorate how far they’ve come at Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company for a reunion party, and the celebrations will continue at Marciano Commons Dining Hall for brunch the following day. The Class of 1975, celebrating their 50th reunion, will enjoy special events including a casual get together at Cornwall’s Pub, welcome breakfast, campus tour, Charles River boat cruise, and more. And if you need a brief reprieve from the festivities, you can always take refuge in the Dahod Family Alumni Center (and peruse old yearbooks while you’re at it!).
From gallery openings and wine and cheese pairings to an international alumni reception, Alumni Weekend 2025 is packed with fun and enlightening opportunities. If you’re excited, but not sure where to start, you’re in luck—we’ve created your guide to Alumni Weekend below. To see the full list of events, head over to the Alumni Weekend website.
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CFA School of Visual Arts Alumni Exhibition Opening
Thursday, September 25 | 5–7 pm | 808 Gallery
Start your weekend off with thought-provoking works by alums of the College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts! The exhibition, which runs from September 2 through October 19, 2025, features work by both undergraduate and graduate alumni and examines how artists explore the complexities of information, data, networks, surveillance, and the rapid circulation of images and text in our daily lives. These pieces inspire questions surrounding how artists choose to engage—or not to engage with—this flow, its forms, and its impact.
Class of 1975 Welcome Breakfast
Friday, September 26 | 8–10 am | Metcalf Trustee Ballroom
Start your 50th Reunion weekend on a warm and welcoming note with a relaxed breakfast at the Metcalf Trustee Ballroom. Reconnect with old friends over a hearty buffet, share stories from your college days, and reflect on how far you’ve come since Comm. Ave in the ’70s. This is the perfect chance to catch up and ease into a weekend full of celebration, nostalgia, and renewed friendships.
Engineering Catalyst Summit
Friday, September 26 | 9 am–12 pm | Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering
Fuel your curiosity by learning about the bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and remarkable individuals driving sustainability at the College of Engineering and beyond. Listen to pertinent discussions about engineering an equitable energy future, and celebrate the innovations of faculty, students, and alumni that are shaping transformative ideas and solutions in climate and sustainability.
Gerald & Deanne Gitner Family Lecture
Friday, September 26 | 3–4:30 pm | Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
If being back on campus brings out the lifelong learner in you, you won’t want to miss this one. The annual Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family College of Arts & Sciences Lecture highlights thought leaders in any field whose teaching, research, or service addresses topics of major importance for the broad interest and benefit of the BU community. The lecture series was established by CAS Dean’s Advisory Board member Gerald Gitner (CAS’66) and his wife. This year’s lecture features Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor of Sociology Deborah Carr.
Questrom Fireside Chat on Marketing and Branding Innovation
Friday, September 26 | 6–8 pm | Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
Hear from Questrom alumni experts on best practices for branding and change management. At this evening of insights and conversation, panelists will explore the intersection of marketing excellence and organizational transformation. You will gain breakthrough brand strategies for today’s dynamic market and effective change management practices for marketing teams alongside real-world case studies from our speakers’ extensive consulting experience.
Alumni Pre-Game Party at Bill’s Bar
Friday, September 26 | 5–7 pm | Bill’s Bar & Lounge
Come down to Bill’s Bar for drinks and appetizers with fellow alumni before the Boston Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers! Register for BU Night at Fenway to snag your ticket to the game or watch from Bill’s instead. Attendees under 21 are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
BU at Fenway: Red Sox vs. Tigers Baseball Game
Friday, September 26 | 7–9:30 pm | Fenway Park
Grab your BU gear and join fellow alums to watch the Boston Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers! Don’t miss this chance to experience the iconic Fenway Park with fellow Terriers during Alumni Weekend. Your digital tickets will be issued through the MLB Ballpark app, so make sure to download it ahead of time. Rain in the forecast? Don’t worry—your ticket will still be valid if the game is rescheduled.
Back to BU Beach Festival
Saturday, September 27 | 12–3 pm | BU Beach
Bring your friends and family to the biggest celebration of the weekend! This free, family-friendly festival has it all—live music by students and alums, lawn games, and a bustling Kids’ Zone. Stroll through the Campus Expo to explore what’s happening across BU.
International Alumni Reception
Saturday, September 27 | 3–5 pm | Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
If you’ve lived abroad, studied internationally, or just love meeting globally minded Terriers—this event is for you. Come swap stories and make new connections with BU graduates from all over the world at this relaxed afternoon gathering.
Young Alumni Cheese and Wine Pairing Class
Saturday, September 27 | 3–5 pm | Metropolitan College Culinary Lab
Looking to treat yourself to something delicious and a little bit fancy? Join Kimi Ceridon (MET’15) for a hands-on cheese and wine pairing class. You’ll taste six artisanal American cheeses, perfectly matched with wine and seasonal bites—and get expert tips on how to wow your guests at your next gathering.
Best of BU Alumni Awards
Saturday, September 27 | 5–7:30 pm | 1 Silber Way, Trustee Ballroom
At the 77th Best of BU Alumni Awards, we’ll be recognizing six remarkable alumni for their accomplishments and the impact they’ve made on their communities and the world. This inspiring evening is a highlight of Alumni Weekend—an opportunity to honor achievement, feel the BU pride, and connect with fellow Terriers.
Taproom Trivia at Sunset Cantina
Saturday, September 27 | 7–10 pm | Sunset Cantina
Test your trivia skills at this night of friendly competition and delicious nachos! Trivia will begin promptly at 7:30 pm, so come early to grab your seats and find your team.
School and college awards
Celebrate fellow graduates of your school or college at the individual school/college alumni awards. The School of Hospitality Administration, College of General Studies, School of Law, School of Dental Medicine, College of Arts & Sciences, Wheelock College, Sargent College, and Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine are hosting individual award ceremonies at Alumni Weekend.
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Reunion celebrations
Get together with fellow alumni and celebrate how far you’ve come at a reunion event. The School of Law, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and College of Engineering, as well as the Classes of 1975, 2015, and 2020, and BU Bands will all be hosting reunion celebrations during Alumni Weekend.