Alumni Weekend 2022

Group photos of alumni

Alumni Weekend 2022

We can't wait to welcome you back to campus for a very special celebration! You're invited to reunite, reminisce and celebrate with your classmates, friends and family at reunion events, anniversary celebrations, learning opportunities and more!

Event Schedule

Time Event
Saturday, June 4
10a.m. to 12 p.m. Faculty of Health Dean's Welcome and Tours
12p.m. to 2 p.m. Alumni Weekend Picnic & Milestone Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, June 5
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. UW WELL-FIT 20th Anniversary Community BBQ and Open House

Detailed schedule of events

Saturday, June 4, 2022

10 a.m. to 12p.m. -Faculty of Health Dean's Welcome and Tours-EXP 1689

  • Check-in, pick up your name tag and enjoy a coffee and snacks inthe Faculty of Health Expansion Building as you visit with fellow alumni and enjoy a relaxed start to the day.

  • Join Dean Lili Liu for highlights from the Faculty of Health. Learn about the positive impacts of changing our faculty name, including increased enrollment and growing community partnerships.

  • Explore your old stomping grounds and see all that’s changed since your last visit to campus! Current students will tour you around our 3 buildings - Burt Matthews Hall, Lyle Hallman Institute for Health promotion, and the new (depending on when you graduated) 56,000 square foot Health Expansion.

12p.m. to 2 p.m. -Alumni Weekend Picnic & Milestone Anniversary Celebration -B.C. Matthews Hall Green

  • Join us on BMH Green for a BBQ lunch, beer tent and live music. Check out the new ݮƵ Centre and Physical Activities Centre expansions and mingle with alumni and friends from all faculties!
  • Wear or bring along your favourite University of ݮƵ clothing or memorabilia for a chance to win great prizes!
  • Milestone Anniversary Celebration
    • This event will feature a special celebration for alumni celebrating 25th, 50th and 55th anniversaries, with an archives display of photos and memorabilia from the milestone years and a celebratory address by University of ݮƵ President Vivek Goel.
  • Meal Selection
    • Your meal ticket includes a hamburger (halal), grilled chicken burger (halal), or a Beyond Meat burger, side salad, a non-alcoholic beverage and dessert. Beer and wine will be available for purchase on-site for those who are 19+.
    • Attendees are encouraged to pre-purchase meal tickets. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Credit and debit only. There will be halal and vegetarian/vegan options available.

Cost: $15 on-site, pre-registration is now closed

Sunday, June 5, 2022

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - UW WELL-FIT 20th Anniversary Community BBQ and Open House - Toby Jenkins Applied Health Research Building

Over the last 20 years, UW WELL-FIT has been offering safe and evidence-based exercise programming to improve the well-being of more than 2000 people with cancer in our region. Join us, along with KW’s very own Chef D, for a BBQ meal with donations and proceeds supporting our UW WELL-FIT cancer and exercise programs. Come and enjoy tours of our facilities, games/activities for kids, music, and more.

Select your meal preference from Chef D’s delicious menu in advance:

  • Beef burger
  • Chicken Burger
  • Vegan Quinoa salad (gluten-free, nut-free)
  • Kid-friendly meal (hotdogs of course)

about our celebrity host, Chef D,for the event!

While the event is free, please consider supporting our programs by making a donation during registration or at the event.

Parking: Parking in ‘X’ lot is free on Sunday. If you are able, please park in X lot and walk up to the Toby Jenkins building. Limited parking spots will be available near the Toby Jenkins Building for individuals requiring accessibility accommodations.

For more event details and information visit the UW WELL-FIT 20th Anniversary Celebration webpage.

Cost: Free

Accommodations

We have a variety of locations offering special prices for alumni and guests coming back for Alumni Weekend. Be sure to mention“University of ݮƵ Alumni Weekend”to take advantage of the rates listed below.

Delta ݮƵ
110 Erb Street West, ݮƵ, ON N2L 0C6 (1.7 km)
$167 per night
Call 1-888-236-2427 for reservations or.
Book before May 5 for guaranteed rate.

Courtyard Marriott ݮƵ St. Jacobs
50 Benjamin Rd E, ݮƵ, ON N2V 2J9 (5.1 km)
$124 per night
Call 519-884-9295 for reservations or.
Book before May 4 for guaranteed rate.

Gifts and apparel

Celebrate your class reunion with University of ݮƵ alumni branded gifts and apparel from the. Participate in your class reunion in style.

Helpful hints

Maps and directions
Campus Maps, Directions, and Parking

Campus parking
Complimentary parking will be available on Saturday, June 4,2022in parking lots A, B, L, M, N, Q, R andW.

Lots Mand R are recommended for easy access to our events.

Dress code
Events are casual.

Other things to do on campus andtourist information