Agenda

7:00 PM – MAIN STAGE FOR ALL SMITH GRADS, FAMILY & FRIENDS

Greetings from Smith alumni around the world

Event host Bruce Sellery, BCom’93, personal finance expert, TV host and author, talks with Dean Brenda Brouwer

Smith alumni share inspiring stories and advice for Class of ’21 grads

Bruce talks with Jeanette Hepburn from Smith’s alumni team about the resources, services and events open to Smith alumni

Award-winning spoken word poet Patrick Debelen performs a custom poem for the Smith Class of ’21

7:45 PM (approximately) – BREAKOUT SESSIONS BY PROGRAM

Breakout sessions for each Smith program (length will vary by program, from 30 to 60 minutes)

Breakout Sessions by Program 

Program

Session Details 

Commerce

The Smith Commerce breakout session, hosted by Executive Director Lori Garnier, will feature a speech from your Class Valedictorian, parting words from your professors, highlights from the Centre for Social Impact, presentation of graduation and teaching awards, and a collection of photos from your time at Smith.
 

MBA and Professional Masters Programs

Each MBA and Masters program will have its own breakout session, customized for your class and hosted by the program team.

MSc and PhD Programs

The MSc and PhD breakout session will be hosted by Associate Dean Yolande Chan, and feature remarks from the program team, faculty and graduates. It will be an informal gathering to share stories and send best wishes.