Alumni

Imagination, daring, and impossibly high ambition — these are the qualities that connect each successive generation of alumni. The Office of Alumni Relations provides ways for you to stay connected, to one another and to the College. Learn more about the benefits and services available to you as a valuable member of the Bennington community.

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A BENNINGTON TRIBUTE TO MILFORD GRAVES

An evening of performances and stories in Professor Graves' honor featuring faculty members, alumni, and students.

April 17 | 8:00 pm
Deane Carriage Barn

Details and RSVP here.

FAREWELL CELEBRATION FOR PRESIDENT LIZ COLEMAN

Join us for performances, theater, comedy, and more in celebration of President Coleman and all those who have been a part of Bennington's extraordinary journey over the past twenty-five years.

May 9 | 7:00–8:30 pm
Greenwall Auditorium

Details and RSVP here.

TOM SCHABARUM MFA ’02 BECOMES A SILO SOCIETY MEMBER

Tom Schabarum MFA ’02 recently became the newest Silo Society member by making a provision in his will to create an endowed scholarship, the Thomas Schabarum MFA ’02 Memorial Writing Scholarship. This scholarship will provide annual support—forever—to an outstanding Writing Seminars student who has a demonstrable interest in the LGBT community. To learn more about how you can assure that Bennington thrives—today and for years to come, click here.

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ANN

Spend an afternoon with Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor '64 who wrote and performs in the critically acclaimed ANN.

May 5 | 3:00 pm
Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center, 165 West 65th Street, New York City.

A discussion and backstage reception will follow. Tickets are $105 each and cover the matinee performance and reception.

To RSVP, email Alumni Relations

On November 19, 2012, close to 200 alumni, students, faculty, and friends gathered in Brooklyn to honor the Bennington legacy of retired faculty member Milford Graves. Alumni and current students shared the stage in musical tribute to a beloved teacher and mentor.

ALUMNA TO TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA TO EXPLORE FAILED DRUG CONTROL STRATEGIES

Jess Cochrane ’09 is a law student and public health activist based in Boston, where she advocates on behalf of low-income families and for reform of local and state drug policies. In January 2013, she will travel to Colombia for ten days with nonprofit Witness for Peace to engage with activists and leaders against the increasingly militarized approach to global drug control: Fumigation of coca farms. To learn more about the trip, the issues, and how to support her efforts, visit this page.