Reunion 2024 Schedule of Events
NYU Stern invites all alumni to join us for Reunion 2024 on Friday, May 3–Sunday, May 5, 2024, with special programming for the Class of 2023 and class years ending in ’4 and ’9. Update your email preferences to receive more information about Reunion!
Friday, May 3
Pre-Reception with Vice Dean Robert Whitelaw for BPE and BS/MS Alumni
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
BPE and BS/MS alumni from all graduation years are invited to join us for a special gathering with Robert Whitelaw, Vice Dean of the Undergraduate College, to kick off Reunion 2024!*
*This pre-reception is for BPE and BS/MS alumni only.
*BPE alumni and BS/MS are additionally invited to register and stay for the “Back to School” Night Reunion programming following the reception on May 3, as well as programming throughout the remainder of the weekend.
"Back to School" Night
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Come back to campus and the classroom for a night of nostalgia. Hear from faculty and alumni speakers followed by a reception reminiscent of “Beer Blast” where you can mingle with former classmates over hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks.
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Thought Leadership Faculty Talks
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Nurture the lifelong learner in you and relive your time as a student by going back to the classroom. Join beloved Stern professors for their TEDx-style mini talks on a variety of compelling topics.
- "Endless Frontiers" | Deepak Hegde, Seymour Milstein Professor of Strategy
- "The Human Capital Dilemma in Concentrated Markets" | Sonia Marciano, Clinical Full Professor of Management and Organizations
- "Beyond Haute Couture: The Business of Culture" | Thomai Serdari, Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing and Director, Fashion & Luxury MBA
- "Social Capital in the United States" | Johannes Stroebel, David S. Loeb Professor of Finance
- "Corporate Managers and Anti-Woke Shareholder Activism" | David Yermack, Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation
Diana Charlite (MBA ’15), Reunion Committee Chair, Stern Alumni Council, will introduce this session.
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Cutting Through the Hype of Generative AI
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Hosted by the Stern Alumni Council's Digital Connections Subcommittee
Join a discussion on generative AI (GenAI), a transformative technology that has captured the imagination of the business world, promising breakthroughs in creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. However, amidst the hype, it's essential to cut through the noise to better understand its applications, limitations, and true potential in shaping industries and growing our personal productivity. Hear from:
- Lori Mazor (EMBA '14), CEO & Founder, SYNTHETIVITY
- Christine Miao (BS '13), Founder, Godfrey
- Vijay Nair (BS '09), Managing Director, Innovation/Investments, Hospital for Special Surgery
The discussion will be moderated by Srikanth Jagabathula, Associate Professor of Information, Operations, and Management Sciences, the Robert Stansky Research Faculty Fellow, and the new Academic Director of the Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship (BTE) program.
Chase Mathew (BS ’11), on the Stern Alumni Council’s Digital Connections Subcommittee, will introduce this session.
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A Blast from the Past: A "Beer Blast" Style Reception
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Started by Dr. Ellery Karl (MBA ’86) in 1983, “Beer Blast” (now known as “Stern Social”) is a strong Stern tradition for MBA students. It began as an on-campus social event featuring donated beer kegs and has since transformed into themed gatherings at local bars to build community among students. Whether or not you were able to participate as a student, alumni from all degree programs can partake in this nostalgic event and build new traditions.
Beer will be provided by Jeremy Cowan (EMBA J24), Founder & Partner, Alphabet City Brewing Company.
Saturday, May 4
Speed Networking
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Hosted by the Working Professionals Career Team
Kick-start the day by making connections with fellow alumni. The Working Professionals team from Stern’s Careers office will facilitate a speed networking session designed to stimulate conversation, identify common interests and establish meaningful connections.
Coffee will be available during this session.
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Luncheon and Fireside Chat with Dean Raghu Sundaram and Professor Jonathan Haidt
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Join Dean Raghu Sundaram in conversation with Jonathan Haidt, the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership and The New York Times best-selling author, about his newest book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Tony Watkins (MBA ’11), Chair, Stern Alumni Council, will introduce this session.
The fireside chat will be followed by a seated luncheon.
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Open Hour Drop-in Session with Career Coaches
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Hosted by the Working Professionals Career Team
Have a career-related question? Want to learn more about the services and resources offered by the Careers team for Working Professionals? This open session is a great time to ask a coach your quick career questions or to simply learn more about the office.
This drop-in session will begin during the lunch and continue until 2:30pm.
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Class Celebrations at The New York Public Library (NYPL)
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM ET
The New York Public Library | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018
Celebrate with your class year at this iconic NYC location. Reunite and mingle with former classmates over passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner stations, sweet treats, and an open bar.
From 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures will be open for exclusive, private viewing for all attendees.
Sunday, May 5
A Community Brunch Hosted by the Identity Alumni Groups
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
NYU Stern School of Business | 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Join the Stern Women in Business (SWIB), Black and Latino (BALA), LGBTQ+, and Military Veterans Alumni Groups for our second annual Reunion brunch. Celebrate with classmates from all Reunion years and identity affinities. Enjoy food, drinks (cocktails and mocktails), and fellowship.
