Student Arts Festival
Enjoy AUP’s artistic talent during this student-led art festival, including theater, music, dance, film and art, which will engage with the question “What unites us?” – the theme of this 60th Anniversary.
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The American University of Paris is celebrating its 60th anniversary with over 60 events across the globe. Check this page regularly as we add new events including official celebrations, community get-togethers, reunions, academic events and more. If you want to host an event yourself, a cocktail with friends or a reunion with former classmates, send an email to alumni@aup.edu for support.
Please note that dates and timings of events throughout the year may be subject to change.
Parent Orientation Fall 2021
New AUP parents and families are invited to Parent Orientation Fall 2021. Our series of informational events culminate in Paris with a presidential welcome and cocktail reception.
Convocation Ceremony 2021
AUP will open its 60th academic year by holding an in-person Convocation Ceremony at the American Church in Paris, where its first classes were held in 1962. The ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube for the entire AUP community.
Student Information Table
Are you a student? Come to the lobby of the Combes Student Life Center and visit the SGA’s information table to learn more about what we’ve got in store for AUP's 60th anniversary and to receive your commemorative gift.
Alumni Welcome Party in Boston
Alumni are invited to join our annual welcome party to reunite with old friends and welcome new graduates to the alumni ranks.
Alumni Welcome Party in NYC
Alumni are invited to join our annual welcome party to reunite with old friends and welcome new graduates to the alumni ranks.
Alumni Welcome Party in Washington, D.C.
Alumni are invited to join our annual welcome party to reunite with old friends and welcome new graduates to the alumni ranks.
Alumni Welcome Party in Los Angeles
Alumni are invited to join our annual welcome party to reunite with old friends and welcome new graduates to the alumni ranks.
Virtual Alumni Welcome Cocktail
Calling all alumni! To celebrate the start of another academic year, please join us for a virtual reunion with your coffee, cocktail or mocktail. Guests will get to hear updates from the University, learn more about 60th anniversary events, and be the first to follow AUP's new alumni instagram.
Alumni Welcome Party in Paris
Alumni are invited to join our annual welcome party to reunite with old friends and welcome new graduates to the alumni ranks.
Alumni World’s Fair Meet Ups: Celebrate Diversity at AUP
For this series of events, sponsored by the Diversity Subcommittee of the PAAC, we will explore how our identities are informed and impacted by cultural context, norms, and societal expectations by sharing our own diverse experiences within our alumni and student communities.
FREE
Presidential Reception at the French Institute Alliance Française
Alumni and former students are invited to the French Institute Alliance Française for a Presidential Reception with President Celeste Schenck.
AUP Giving Day
Join us on November 18 for an all-day virtual giving event. Last year’s Make Paris Possible campaign received record support. Help us break records again this year by making your gift to AUP on Giving Day.