Centennial Events
Join us as we celebrate 100 years of entrepreneurial progress and leadership. Together, we will launch Babson’s second century.
Throughout 2019, we will be coming together at high-profile events on and off campus to highlight the remarkable achievements of those in the Babson community. Whether it’s Babson Connect: Worldwide, or the opening of Centennial Park, we encourage you to take part in one of the many celebrations that showcase the power of the Babson education, and entrepreneurs of all kinds, to create a better kind of future.
February 1 | Faculty Research Day |
February 8 | Presidents’ Centennial Fireside Chat |
February 21 | Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day Awards |
February 22–24 | Black Affinity Conference |
March 28 | Sustainability Forum |
March or April | China Forum |
April 5 | Latin America Forum |
April 11 | Babson Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (B.E.T.A.) Challenge/Founders Summit |
April 19 | India Symposium |
May 2 | Lavender Graduation |
May 16 | Babson Commons @ Horn Library Ribbon Cutting |
May 16 | Centennial Campaign Launch |
May 17 | Kerry Murphy Healey Park Ribbon Cutting |
May 17 | Circle of Distinction Luncheon |
May 18 | Centennial Commencement |
May 31–June 2 | Black Affinity Network Leadership Retreat (Chicago) |
June 2–5 | Diana Project™ Conference |
June 3 | Centennial Golf Tournament |
June 5–9 | Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference |
July 25 | Summer Venture Program Showcase |
August 29 | International Parents Reception |
September 5 | Founder’s Day/100th Birthday Celebration |
September 18–20 | Babson Connect: Worldwide |
September 19 | Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs® Gala |
September 20 | Athletics Hall of Fame |
September 20–22 | Back to Babson |
November | Social Innovator Awards |
November 8 | Babson Entrepreneurship Forum |
November 14 | Rocket Pitch |
November 18–24 | Global Entrepreneurship Week |
December 30 | December Graduation |
In addition to the events at Babson Wellesley and Boston, Regional Centennial Receptions are happening all around the world. Stay up-to-date with cities and dates as they are scheduled, and see photos from past events >>
Interested in volunteering or learning more about the upcoming Centennial events? Email us at centennial@babson.edu.