Connect for Success
January 31–March 13, 2023
A series of career development events exclusively for BU students.
The Office of Alumni Engagement 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.
Previously a one-day event, we’ve expanded Connect for Success into an immersive experience. The series will teach you how to network, explain how to use the exclusive BU Connects platform, coach you through an etiquette dinner, showcase professional attire, and much more.
Upcoming events
*SOLD OUT* | Networking 101 | January 31
Please note that this event is sold out. If you are no longer able to attend or are interested in being added to the waitlist, please contact Tracy Tow at tracyric@bu.edu.
Learn best practices for networking—both in-person and digitally. Presentations include skill building and using our exclusive community platform, BU Connects. Dinner will be also be included!
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM ET
Location: Dahod Family Alumni Center
Price: Complimentary
Attire: Casual
Hosted by the BU Alumni Association and Center for Career Development.
Etiquette dinner & professional clothing | February 16
Etiquette expert Robert B. Dimmick will share best practices while we enjoy a classy dinner. There will also be a showcase of business attire from the
Professional Clothing Closet.
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM ET
Location: Metcalf Trustee Ballroom
Price: Complimentary
Attire: Business casual
Register now
Hosted by the BU Alumni Association, Center for Career Development, and Newbury Center.
Student & alumni networking night | February 28
The event that started it all: Our annual University-wide student and alumni networking night. Select alumni working in a wide range of professional industries will come back to campus to connect directly with any BU student looking to grow their network. Alumni from PwC, Deloitte, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Moderna, HubSpot, Massachusetts Port Authority, and more will be present at this event.
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM ET
Location: The Ballroom at George Sherman Union
Price: Complimentary
Attire: Business casual
Register now
Networking 101: Keeping connections alive | March 13
You came, you networked, and now what? Join a panel of Boston University community members as they discuss best practices for what to do after you network. Panel members to be announced soon.
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Price: Complimentary
Register now
About the presenters:
Narali Taglialavore, Associate Director of Career Education, Center for Career Development
Narali has a passion for helping students succeed through and beyond college. In her role, Narali supports building and leading strategy for the CCD and leads the Career Education team with the goal to prepare students in their career readiness for the world of work beyond BU. The Career Education team works towards empowering students throughout their career development journey through individual appointments, drop-ins, workshops, and programming, among many other services and resources. Originally from Long Island, NY, and fluent in Spanish, Narali holds a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Master of Education in Educational Leadership, College Student Affairs from Bloomsburg University of Pennslyvania. Outside of work, Narali enjoys hiking, the beach, traveling, spending time with friends and family (especially her nephews!), and exploring new cities.
