Constructor University Alumni Weekend : New York City
Join fellow alumni for a special weekend in NYC as we celebrate 25 years of our Alma Mater. Reconnect with friends, meet new members of the community, and explore ideas shaping the future of science, innovation, and education.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate 25 years of Constructor University with old friends and new connections!
Friday, May 1 – Innovation in Action
4:00 – 5:30 pm | Constructor Meets…
- Exclusive visit hosted by a Constructor alum
- Insights into cutting-edge technology and innovation
- Behind-the-scenes tour and discussion
- Networking with fellow alumni
Evening | Free Evening
- Time to explore New York City individually
- Optional informal meet-ups among alumni
Saturday, May 2
1:30 – 3:00 pm | NYC Tenement Museum
- Guided visit to the Tenement Museum exploring immigrant history and personal stories of NYC
- Short walk through the Lower East Side with its historic and cultural highlights
4:00 – 5:30 pm | 25th Anniversary Panel Discussion: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Education. The Next 25 Years | Trinity Place, Downtown NYC
This interactive discussion brings together leaders and alumni perspectives on how the university — and its global community — will evolve over the next 25 years.
Discussion topics include:
- From Bremen to the world: what our shared roots mean for the future
- Careers, innovation, and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world
- The role of alumni in shaping opportunities for the next generation
- How universities stay relevant — and who defines that relevance
Panelists:
- DR. Frazer Cairns – Provost, Constructor University
- Prof. Dr. David Rosenblum – VP of Research, Constructor University
- Prof. Nicholas B. Dirks – President & CEO, The New York Academy of Sciences (TBC)
- Constructor University Alumni
Weekend Highlight – Reunion Dinner
6:00 – 10:00 pm | 25th Anniversary Reunion Dinner | Trinity Place, Downtown NYC
- Welcome reception
- Dinner and drinks
- Alumni stories and memories
- Celebration of 25 years of IUB / Jacobs / Constructor University
- Charity auction
Night |Afterparty | from 10:00 pm
Continue the celebration at a nearby venue.
Sunday, May 3 – Farewell & Future
11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Alumni Farewell Brunch
- Closing reflections
- Exchange of ideas for future alumni initiatives
- Relaxed networking
Note: weekend activities are subject to change