University of Alberta

Planning Your Weekend

We're planning some great events for our alumni & their friends.  We are currently updating our site so please check back regularly for more info.  We hope you'll join in the fun!

* All events are free unless otherwise indicated; pre-registration is required for most events

Thursday, September 20
Friday, September 21
  • Tuck Shop Tent
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Quad
    Join us under the big top in Quad!  You'll find entertainment, info on events, ticket info, tours, and refreshments!

  • Devonian Botanic Garden Tour and Lunch (open to all)
    Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Cost $25.00 per person (includes transportation and meal)
    *The bus will depart from the Ag/For building on main campus

  • Human Ecology Clothing and Textiles Collection Tour (open to all)
    Times: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 or 3:00 p.m.
    Location: Human Ecology Building
    Maximum 8 people/tour

  • Edmonton Clinic Health Academy Tour
    Times: TBA
    Location: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 Street and 87 Avenue

  • Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero
    Guided tours – free bus transportation provided from campus
    Times: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
    Location: Enterprise Square Gallery; 10230 Jasper Avenue
    Admission: $7 adults; $5 seniors/students/children; $20 family

 

  • A Decade Out
    Time: 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
    Location: TBC
    An opportunity to expand your network - join this mixer to meet and mingle with recent (within 10 years) U of A grads and their friends.
  • School of Business: Class of 1962 Anniversary Dinner
    If you're a member of this special 50-year group, please hold the date and watch for your invitation in the mail!

  • Computing Science Alumni Reception
    Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    Price: $12 per person
    Venue: Heritage Lounge, Athabasca Hall, Main Campus

  • Earth & Atmospherice Sciences: Centennial Celebrations
    Lots of activities to choose from. Visit their website for full details.
  • Education: Homecoming Luncheon
    Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    Price: $10 per person
    Venue: Royal Mayfair Golf Club, Salon A/B
  • Engineering: Class of 1952 Engineering Alumni Luncheon
  • Engineering: Dean’s Engineering Reception for all Engineering alumni
  • Law: Law Centenary Gala with keynote by The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin
    Time: 5:30 p.m. reception; 7:00 p.m. dinner
    Venue: Shaw Conference Centre
    Tickets: $150 per person
    Info and Tickets

  • Physical Education & Recreation: 50th Anniversary Recreation & Leisure Studies
    Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
    Venue: Convocation Hall, Arts Building
  • Physical Education & Recreation: Dean's Pub Night
    Time: 8:00 p.m. - midnight
    Venue: Saville Community Centre
  • Rehabilitation Medicine: Tapio Videman Back Pain Symposium: "Kicking the Hornets’ Nest – Perspectives on Medicine and Public Health in the Context of Back Pain"
    Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Venue: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy
  • School of Public Health: Dean’s Wine, Cheese and Strings
    Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
    Venue: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 Street and 87 Avenue
    Event Info: 780-492-1982 or e-mail events.publichealth@ualberta.ca

Saturday, September 22
  • Tuck Shop Tent
    Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in Quad
    Join us under the big top in Quad!  You'll find information on events, ticket info, tours, entertainment and refreshments!

  • Athabasca Hall Tour
    Times: 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

  • Edmonton Clinic Health Academy Tour
    Times: TBA
    Location: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 Street and 87 Avenue

  • Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero
    Guided tours – free bus transportation provided from campus
    Times: 10:00am & 2:00pm
    Location: Enterprise Square Gallery; 10230 Jasper Avenue
    Admission: $7 adults; $5 seniors/students/children; $20 family

  • Alumni Dinner & Dance
    Time: Cocktails 6:00 p.m.; Dinner 7:00 p.m.; Dance 9:30 p.m.
    Price: $75 per person (incl. dinner, dance, wine on table, complimentary photo)
    Venue: Hall D, Shaw Conference Centre 
     
  • Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences: Alumni Breakfast
    Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
    Venue: Hotel Macdonald; 10065 100 Street
    Price: No charge
     
  • School of Business: Dean’s Brunch and Open House
    Time: 10:00 a.m. Building Tours;
              11:00 a.m. Brunch
    Venue: Stollery Executive Development Centre, 5th floor – Business Building 
     
     
  • Engineering: Dean’s Engineering Alumni Breakfast for alumni from 1967 and earlier
  • Engineering: Engineering Cocktail Reception
  • Engineering Expo
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • Law: Open House and Dean's Lunch
    Open House: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
    AGM: 1:00 p.m.
    Venue: Law Centre 
  • Library and Information Studies: Alumni Association Celebration Pastry Brunch
    Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
    Venue: Henderson Hall at the School of Library and Information Studies, Rutherford South

  • Medicine & Dentistry: Medical Reunion Reception
    Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (to be confirmed)
    Venue: Riverview Room, Shaw Conference Centre
  • Medicine & Dentistry: Dental Hygiene Reunion Reception
    Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Venue: Faculty Club, U of A main campus
    Dress: Semi-formal

 

  • Nursing: Alumni Open House and Learning Resource Centre Tour
    Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
    Venue: Level 3, North Atrium, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)

  • Physical Education & Recreation: Dean's Breakfast for 25, 40 and 50-year grads
    Time: 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
    Venue: Royal Mayfair Golf Club 
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacy Alumni Reunion Brunch & Tour
    Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Venue: Atrium, Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, 11361 – 87 Ave.
    Please use the 114 Street Entrance
    Cost: $10 per person

  • Rehabilitation Medicine: Alumni Brunch, Faculty Talks and Tours
    Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Venue: Corbett Hall

  • Science
  • U of A Fraternity Alumni Chapter:  Fraternally Yours: Open House and House Tours
    Time: Reception 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.; Tours 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
    Venue: To be confirmed
Sunday, September 23
  • University Symphony concert - FREE!
    Time: 2:00 p.m.
    Venue: Convocation Hall, Old Arts Building