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Community Events

Signature Events

    Outdoor event at a university courtyard, people socializing in green attire, tents with tables; includes close-ups of individuals in conversation.

    Tailgates

    Every fall, our program host a tailgate or two. This is a great opportunity for students to foster the community and introduce their family and friends to our program.

    Students celebrating Thanksging in BHP

    Thanksgiving Gathering

    Before thanksgiving break, we host a thanksgiving meal for the entire program. Students, faculty, staff, and mentors gather and are all required to say what they are grateful for, no repeats!

    People at a festive gathering, with groups dining and exchanging gifts in a decorated room with chandeliers and holiday decor.

    Christmas Dinner

    In the calm before the storm of finals, our students gather to commemorate our community in this program. We have a homily by our chaplain, dinner, and a service project.

    A formal event with a man speaking, groups posing in elegant attire, and people dancing in a ballroom setting.

    Winter Formal Ball

    The BHP Ball is the event of the year! It is the place for students, mentors, faculty, and staff to take a moment to appreciate the amazing community we have formed in this program.

    Collage of a formal event with attendees dining, a woman speaking, a handshake, and an award presentation featuring three people.

    End of the Year Banquet

    At the end of each academic year, we have a banquet where we can celebrate the completion another year. At this event, we have a guest speaker and we give out 2 awards: the Dean's Excellence Award and Spirit Award.

    A large group in formal attire stands on a stage; below, people raise glasses at tables and three men pose under "Business Honors Program" signage.

    Senior Recognition Reception

    Before our seniors walk across the stage to graduate, we host a final reception for them and their families. During this event they give them their certificate for completing the program and give congratulations and thanks for their hard work.

Other Experiences

    Mass & Dinner

    Every Wednesday we provide an opportunity for our students to join us for mass in the Stayer Chapel at 5 pm, followed by dinner. This is an optional event, but is a great way to get to know your peers.

    JPW Reception

    Every year we host a reception on the Friday of JPW for our Junior Cohort to join us with their family. This allows us to thank their family and give them insight into the Business Honors Program.

    Study Break

    Each semester during finals week, we host a study break with food and coffee. This provides or students an opportunity to step away from the studying grind and breath.