{"id":15385,"date":"2022-08-15T15:30:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T19:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/?p=15385"},"modified":"2022-11-30T16:29:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T21:29:18","slug":"blog-alumni-weekend-2022-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/2022\/08\/15\/blog-alumni-weekend-2022-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your 2022 Alumni Weekend itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Posted August 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

Alumni Weekend is just around the corner and we are so excited to welcome you back to campus once again! Get ready for a fun-filled weekend with plenty of events and activities. From sunset yoga to lunch on the Charles, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy. <\/p>\n

Bring your Terrier pride and sign up today! (See the full list of events<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Thursday, September 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83e\uddd8 Sunset Yoga<\/h2>\n

6:30\u20137:30 pm ET | In-person<\/strong>
\nA relaxing start to the weekend, enjoy one of the best sunset views in the city as you and your fellow Terriers de-stress in downward dog with an hour of expert-led yoga.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udfeb Howard Zinn Memorial Lecture<\/h2>\n

7:00 pm ET | Online & In-person<\/strong>
\nFrom the Tsai Performance Center or your own home, you can enjoy this year\u2019s Howard Zinn Memorial Lecture. Join Dr. Mae Ngai, Lung Family Professor of Asian American Studies and Professor of History at Columbia University, as he discusses the effect of the pandemic on Chinese and Asian Americans.<\/p>\n

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Friday, September 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf0e BU Center for Antiracist Research Vertex Symposium<\/h2>\n

2:00\u20135:00 pm ET | Online & In-person<\/strong>
\nPresented by the Center for Antiracist Research, join the conversation about sustainability, health equity, and antiracism in the 21st Century.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf7b Trivia Night at Fuller’s BU Pub<\/h2>\n

7:00\u20139:00 pm EST | In-person<\/strong>
\nThink you got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Now\u2019s your chance! Back by popular demand, BU Trivia Night is hopping off the Zoom screen and into Fuller\u2019s BU Pub! <\/p>\n

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Saturday, October 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Campus Walking Tour<\/h2>\n

10:00\u201311:00 am ET | In-person<\/strong>
\nTake a tour of BU’s campus. Starting at the Dahod Family Alumni Center, the tour will explore central and eastern campus with stops at the George Sherman Union and the College of Arts and Sciences. You can also join the Sustainability Staff at 10:30 am to see what BU is doing to lead the transition to a carbon-free future in Boston.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf54 Alumni Lunch at Fuller’s Pub<\/h2>\n

11:30\u20131:30 pm ET | In-person<\/strong>
\nCatch up with fellow terriers and join us for a luncheon at Fuller’s Pub located in the Dahod Family Alumni Center.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\uddfa Re-u-knighted on the BU Beach<\/h2>\n

12:00\u20132:00 pm ET | In-person<\/strong>
\nJoin us for an afternoon of good food and even better company. Re-u-knight with old friends while enjoying a cookout on the BU Beach. Feeling competitive? Try your luck at one of our many lawn games. This family-friendly event is open to alumni of all ages. Registration includes an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet, drink ticket, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win some awesome BU prizes.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 The 74th Best of BU Alumni Awards<\/h2>\n

2:00\u20133:30 pm ET | In-person<\/strong>
\nCelebrate the achievements of some of BU\u2019s most distinguished alumni at the 74th Best of BU Alumni Awards. This year, seven alumni from across BU\u2019s schools and colleges will be recognized for their accomplishments and how they have impacted their communities and the world. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfd2 BU vs. Bentley Hockey Game<\/h2>\n

7:00 pm ET | In-person<\/strong>
\nCheer on the Terriers at their home opener against Bentley University! \u200b\u200bDon’t forget to join the pregame dinner at 5:30 pm. <\/p>\n

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Sunday, October 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udef3\ufe0f Charles River Cruise & Brunch<\/h2>\n

11:00 am\u20131:00 pm ET | In-person<\/strong>
\nTake a final glimpse of campus while cruising down the Charles River. <\/p>\n

Register for Alumni Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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