Alumni

Welcome, Alumni! We hope that you will use this section often to catch up on news and events on campus, to stay connected with Bennington friends, and to get involved with the many programs and opportunities offered to you as important members of the College community. You can get started by clicking on any of the links below—highlights of our latest offerings and updates—or by following the links on the navigation bar to the left.

What’s New?

Last updated: January 5, 2009

  • Save the Date! Please join host Taliesin Thomas '98 at AW Asia for the NYC Field Work Term and Young Alumni Winter Warm-Up Event on Thursday, January 22, 2009, from 7:00–9:00 pm. AW Asia is a private office and exhibition space located in the heart of Chelsea. This is an opportunity for alumni to meet up with each other, enjoy a unique gallery devoted to contemporary Chinese art, and meet current students working in New York for their Field Work Term. Drinks and a light buffet dinner will be served.

    RSVP online by January 18.

    An online invitation will soon be sent to all young alumni in the NYC area. Questions? Call or email: alumnirelations@bennington.edu or 800-598-2979.

      We look forward to seeing you!

  • The Washington, DC, Field Work Term Event: Save the Date! Please join host Mary Early '97 for a private showing of the historic Barnett-Aden Gallery Collection at Hemphill Fine Arts on Thursday, February 5, 2009, from 6:30–8:30 pm. This is a unique opportunity for alumni to enjoy one of the city's most beautiful art galleries and meet current students working in the DC area for their Field Work Term. Attendees will also hear from Elissa Tenny, Provost and Dean of the College, about Bennington today—including exciting developments to the College's curriculum.

    Learn more about the Barnett-Aden Gallery Collection and Hemphill Fine Arts. Event details and a formal invitation will be sent soon to all alumni in the DC area.

    RSVP for the Event. We look forward to seeing you!

  • Celebrating the Life of Rebecca B. Stickney ’43: On November 9, 2008, more than 200 people gathered on campus to pay tribute to the late, legendary Pioneer Rebecca B. Stickney ’43 on what would have been her 87th birthday. Guests exchanged memories in a Quaker-style gathering that included video footage of Becca during a recent oral history interview, and a recording of her singing with classmate and lifelong friend Muriel “Petie” Palmer ’43. Listen to the recording, or read Becca’s obituary.
  • Photos from the NYC and Boston Regional Events: Thank you to everyone who attended the NYC Event at the Matthew Marks Gallery, and the Boston Event at the Carroll and Sons Gallery! View a selection of photos from the events here.
  • Alumni Volunteers: Are you interested in getting involved with Bennington? Visit the Alumni Volunteering page to learn more.
  • Alumni Career Services: Bennington has a new and improved slate of Career Services for alumni and current students. Log in to discover the Worklink database, connect with the College's Career Advisor, and learn about mentoring opportunities.
  • NEW Alumni Events Calendar: Do you want to find an alumni play, lecture, performance, or opening in your area? Or do you have an event of your own to share? You can learn about alumni events taking place all over the country, and post your own, through the Alumni Events Calendar.
  • Who Are The Next Pioneers? Bennington's Next Pioneers are a dynamic group of supporters from the '80s, '90s, and '00s, whose involvement and leadership gifts set the standard for fellow alumni. The College's original Pioneers, alumni from the '30s and '40s, provide the largest portion of private support and comprise the greatest percentage of alumni donors by far. With many of these earliest graduates turning 93 this year, who will continue to ensure Bennington's permanence for current and future generations? That's where we come in. Learn more.
  • Email for Life: Class of 2008, don't forget that your bennington.edu e-mail address will expired on September 1, 2008. Are you feeling nostalgic? Do you wish you had a Bennington e-mail address? We are now offering alumni @alumni.bennington.edu addresses. To login to the online alumni community and sign up for yours today!
  • Online Alumni Community: Haven't signed up to use all the features of Bennington's alumni-only password-protected online community? Go to the login page and if you are not already a member, be sure to click on "Haven’t signed up yet?" to register today.
  • Kelly Muzzi '06 Memorial Safety Fund: Make a gift that will pay tribute to Kelly Muzzi '06 and help to ensure the safety of current and future Bennington students.
  • Kamal Shaikh '02 Memorial Fund: Make a gift that will provide a lasting tribute to Kamal Shaikh '02 and will impact the FWT experience of a current student.
  • Hudas Schwartz Liff '47 Award Recipients: Since 1985, Bennington's most active alumni volunteers have been selected for this annual award. List of recipients.

Contact Us

Bennington College
Alumni Relations
One College Drive
Bennington, Vermont 05201-6003
alumnirelations@bennington.edu
800-598-2979