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Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni Day

April 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Reconnect with friends, colleagues, and mentors at Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This annual event brings together alumni, faculty, students, and friends to participate in conversations with some of the world’s leading scholars, engage with alumni across various disciplines, and hear from Dean Emma Dench. Between talks and activities, network with your fellow alumni and recapture the magic of being back on campus with friends, both old and new.

Full program and session details will be available in late fall. Registration will open in early February 2026.

Registration Fees

Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni and Guests: $65
Recent Harvard Griffin GSAS Graduate (’21-’24): $25
2025 Harvard Griffin GSAS Graduate: Free

Tentative Schedule

Saturday, April 18

Events will take place at Emerson Hall and the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge, MA.

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 

Check-In and Registration

8:30 a.m. 

Breakfast Reception

Harvard Faculty Club

9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Welcome and Conversation with the Dean

Emerson Hall

10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Keynote Address

Emerson Hall

11:45 a.m.

Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries 

Honoring alumni celebrating 50, 25, or 10 years since their graduation from Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Emerson Hall

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch

Harvard Faculty Club

Afternoon Sessions with Harvard Faculty and Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni

1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Session I

Emerson Hall

3:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 

Session II 

Emerson Hall

4:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Closing Reception

Harvard Faculty Club

Questions about this event? Please contact the Harvard Griffin GSAS Office of Alumni Relations.

Harvard University and the Graduate School Alumni Association encourage people with disabilities to participate in their programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please let us know in advance by emailing gsaa@fas.harvard.edu.


Locations & Parking

Parking for Alumni Day is available at the Broadway Garage located at 7 Felton St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Please inform the parking attendant that you are attending the Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni Day event.

Emerson Hall

29 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Harvard Faculty Club

20 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Reconnect with friends, colleagues, and mentors at Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This annual event brings together alumni, faculty, students, and friends to participate in conversations with some of the world’s leading scholars, engage with alumni across various disciplines, and hear from Dean Emma Dench. Between talks and activities, network with your fellow alumni and recapture the magic of being back on campus with friends, both old and new.

Full program and session details will be available in late fall. Registration will open in early February 2026.

Registration Fees

Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni and Guests: $65
Recent Harvard Griffin GSAS Graduate (’21-’24): $25
2025 Harvard Griffin GSAS Graduate: Free

Tentative Schedule

Saturday, April 18

Events will take place at Emerson Hall and the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge, MA.

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 

Check-In and Registration

8:30 a.m. 

Breakfast Reception

Harvard Faculty Club

9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Welcome and Conversation with the Dean

Emerson Hall

10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Keynote Address

Emerson Hall

11:45 a.m.

Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries 

Honoring alumni celebrating 50, 25, or 10 years since their graduation from Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Emerson Hall

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch

Harvard Faculty Club

Afternoon Sessions with Harvard Faculty and Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni

1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Session I

Emerson Hall

3:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 

Session II 

Emerson Hall

4:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Closing Reception

Harvard Faculty Club

Questions about this event? Please contact the Harvard Griffin GSAS Office of Alumni Relations.

Harvard University and the Graduate School Alumni Association encourage people with disabilities to participate in their programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please let us know in advance by emailing gsaa@fas.harvard.edu.


Locations & Parking

Parking for Alumni Day is available at the Broadway Garage located at 7 Felton St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Please inform the parking attendant that you are attending the Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni Day event.

Emerson Hall

29 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Harvard Faculty Club

20 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge, MA