Alumni Reunion Weekend Nov 21-24, 2024

Come support and watch the NYUAD basketball teams take to center court in an evening of rivalry matches. The men will face off against Abu Dhabi University while our women's basketball team will take on Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi in back to back games.

Relive that violet pride with a festive atmosphere, live performances by student interest dance group Attitude, and celebrate the birthday of Faiza the Falcon. Faiza turns 9!  

This special alumni edition of NYUAD's signature basketball event will feature distinguished guests including President Emeritus John Sexton and beloved former Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Athletics, "Coach DC" (Pete Dicce).

Venue: Performance Gymnasium, NYUAD Campus Center (C2)

Join us in preserving NYUAD’s legacy through the NYUAD Memory Project. The Library is hosting 30-minute oral history interviews with University Archivist Lauren Kata to capture personal memories and experiences. Sessions are available on Friday from 2 to 7pm and Saturday from 11am to 1pm.

If you'd like to participate, please reach out to Lauren Kata at lak12@nyu.edu to schedule a time and learn more about contributing to NYUAD's archives. Share your story and become part of NYUAD history!

Venue: Check-in at the C2 lobby

Tour 1:
5pm from C2 lobby. 
You will be shown around by a student, please arrive promptly. 

Tour 2:
6pm from C2 lobby. 
You will be shown around by a student, please arrive promptly. 

An informal dinner and a casual welcome from John Sexton. A chance to share your life beyond Saadiyat with fellow alumni and the NYUAD community.

Venue: C2 Marketplace

• Registration
  Venue: Check-in at the A6 and C2 Lobby 

• Secure bag drop is available all day in room A6-015 StartAD.

Enjoy refreshments and snacks before the day commences.

Venue: A6 lower atrium

Vice Chancellor Fabio Piano will address attendees.

Venue: A6-008

Join us in preserving NYUAD’s legacy through the NYUAD Memory Project. The Library is hosting 30-minute oral history interviews with University Archivist Lauren Kata to capture personal memories and experiences. Sessions are available on Friday from 2 to 7pm and Saturday from 11am to 1pm.

If you'd like to participate, please reach out to Lauren Kata at lak12@nyu.edu to schedule a time and learn more about contributing to NYUAD's archives. Share your story and become part of NYUAD history!

Step into the mesmerizing world of cosmic shadows with Provost Arlie Petters as he unveils the patterns hidden within them. Like the intricate shadow designs we drive through on our daily commute to the ethereal dance of shadows in pools, similar patterns are also cast throughout the universe by the gravitational fields of stars and galaxies. Inspired by Einstein's groundbreaking theory of general relativity, join Petters as he guides you through a captivating journey where mathematics meets the cosmos.

Venue: A6-008

Refreshments for guests.

Venue: A6 lower atrium

Professor of Practice of Political Science; Director, Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning, Nancy Gleason will present a mini lecture on how generative AI and other disruptors are rapidly transforming how work is done and integrated into organizations in the UAE and around the world.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and AI are automating cognitive tasks, reshaping expertise, and redefining the skills required in the workplace. This shift is happening at an accelerated pace, alongside market and demographic changes, with Generation Alpha soon entering the economy. This session will explore the outer limits of what is coming including enhanced humans with brain-computer interface chips entering in the workforce.

Venue: C2-West Forum

Group photo session for alumni and senior leadership.

Venue: John Sexton Square

Enjoy lunch at the elegant Torch Club.

Venue: Torch Club Terrace

In Conversation with President Emeritus John Sexton and Vice Chancellor Fabio Piano will be moderated by Fatma Abdulla, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice Provost for Strategy and Planning.

Venue: A6-008

Refreshments for guests.

Venue: C2 West Forum

NYUAD Assistant Professor of Biology Aashish Jha, and star of Netflix's Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut talks about microbes that live in our gastrointestinal tracts.

There is no doubt that industrialization has disrupted our microbiomes. The loss of many microbes — those that have been residing in our gastrointestinal tracts since the times of our hunting-gathering ancestors, evolving with us as our lifestyles changed — is leading to many chronic diseases. But our appreciation for our microbes is increasing. The bugs that were almost extinct in our gut are coming back. Now, we need to figure out how to harness them to keep us healthy.

Jha’s work spans the microbiome, population genomics, immunology, and evolutionary biology. He combines genomics, statistics, and machine learning to study how population history, genetics, and lifestyle affect the microbiome and its impact on health. 

Venue: C2 West Forum

Closing remarks by Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement, Susie Balch.

Venue: C2 West Forum

Join us for a friendly futsal match. Each team will consist of around 7-8 players. This is a fantastic opportunity for former players to share the court once again and engage with current students representing the Falcons. Don't miss out on the fun!

Venue: C2 Performance Gym

Enjoy a delightful evening reception at the Saadiyat Rotana hotel, where you unwind and catch up over dinner.

Venue: Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

1pm: (Optional) Shuttle service from NYUAD Campus Welcome Center to the Cultural Foundation
1:30pm: Meet at Sama Tower Lobby for a food tour in the city. Visit old and new haunts!
3:30pm: Shuttle service from the Cultural Foundation to the Louvre.
4pm: Enjoy a complimentary one-hour guided tour at the Louvre, with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited to 30 guests.
5pm: (Optional) Shuttle service from the Louvre to NYUAD Campus Welcome Center
5pm: (Optional) Sunset drinks at the Art Lounge, the Louvre.

Please note associated food and drinks costs are to be covered independently.

1:30pm:  (Optional) Shuttle service from NYUAD Campus Welcome Center to the Louvre.
1:45pm: Meet at the Louvre.
2pm: Enjoy a complimentary one-hour guided tour at the Louvre, with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited to 30 guests.
3pm: Shuttle service from the Louvre to Mina Port for a food tour. Visit old and new haunts!
5:15pm: (Optional) Shuttle service from Mina Port to NYUAD Campus Welcome Center.

Please note associated food and drinks costs are to be covered independently.