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Welcome to your reunion!

The reunion in 2012 is for the classes of 1962 (special 50th program), 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007.  You will find detailed information about your upcoming reunion on these pages - or see the official reunion invitation (PDF). We hope that you will be able to attend your reunion to reconnect with your classmates, your professors, your Faculty, and your University. You will also have an opportunity to learn how the campus has changed since you graduated as well as meet current students and learn about current student life on campus.

Browse this page to learn all about your reunion, or choose a link to go directly to:

Registration
Your class rep
Accommodations
Helpful hints
Who's coming back?

Reunion program:

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Reunion Back to the Classroom Lecture
"Tackling Climate Change: A System of Systems Engineering Perspective"
by Dr. Keith W. Hipel, Professor, Systems Design Engineering
LiveLink - Rooms 3101 and 3102 , Engineering 5 Building
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Online lecture: see the live streaming video

  • Can't make it to campus for reunion? No problem, the lecture will also be offered online (live)
  • Light refreshments (muffins, cookies and juice)
  • Cost of lecture: complimentary

Get Reacquainted Lunch Buffet * SOLD OUT *
3rd Floor, Engineering 5 Building
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

  • Find former classmates and catch up over a delicious lunch buffet
  • Advance registration required - SOLD OUT
  • Cost of lunch: $25 per person (includes gratuities and HST); cash bar

Engineering 5 Open House
1st Floor, Student Design Centre, Engineering 5 Building, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Mingle with classmates from Waterloo Engineering classes of 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007
  • Meet the president of the University of Waterloo and the dean of the Faculty of Engineering
  • Meet the current EngSoc executives
  • Need a new Iron Ring? Camp 15 Iron Ring Wardens will be in attendance to fit you with a new Iron Ring
  • See the student-built vehicles such as the Midnight Sun Solar Car, the Alternative Fuels Vehicles, and the Concrete Toboggan in the world-class one-of-a-kind Student Design Centre
  • The Novelties Shop will be open to purchase Engineering souvenirs
  • Engineering Science Quest will be providing various fun and educational activities for children of all ages
  • Light refreshments will be served (cookies, cupcakes and punch)
  • Tours of Engineering 5 and Engineering 6 will be offered throughout the Open House
  • Advance registration preferred
  • Cost of open house: complimentary

Student-led Campus Tour
Begins: Student Design Centre, Engineering 5 Building
Ends: South Campus Hall
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • An informative, student-led walking tour of campus - come see what's new and what's old!
  • Cost of tour: complimentary
  • The Waterloo Store in South Campus Hall will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. so you can purchase your black and gold apparel with a 15% discount for alumni.  The Book Store and Write Stuff will also be open.
  • Other things to do: Football game starts at 1:00 p.m. on the Warrior Field, North Campus - Waterloo Warriors vs Toronto Varsity Blues

Reunion Dinner * SOLD OUT *
Regent Room, Waterloo Inn
475 King Street North, Waterloo, ON
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

  • Enjoy a delicious four course dinner (view the menu (PDF)) with your fellow classmates followed by short speeches and presentations including University of Waterloo President Feridun Hamdullahpur and Dean of Engineering Dr. Pearl Sullivan
  • Regent Room opens at 6:00 p.m. for light appetizers and punch
  • "The TOOL" will make an appearance and there will be an opportunity to take photographs
  • Waterloo Inn: directions and map
  • Entertainment: FOAM, an Ottawa-based band playing rock, motown, top40 covers and original music FOAM - band logofeaturing engineering alumni Rob Hilkes (BASc 1987), Bill Davies (BASc 1986), and David Somppi (BASc 1981; MASc 1984)
  • Advance registration required
  • Cost of dinner: $57 per person (includes reception refreshments, wine with dinner, HST, and gratuities); cash bar - SOLD OUT
  • Note: adults only due to language and content

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Farewell Brunch
Rushes Restaurant, Waterloo Inn
475 King Street North, Waterloo, ON
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch over final stories and promises to keep in touch
  • No formal seating arrangements or agenda for this event
  • Waterloo Inn: directions and map
  • Please arrive by 1:00 p.m. at the latest
  • Advanced registration required
  • Cost of brunch: $27 per person (includes HST and gratuities); cash bar

Note: HST number R119260685

If you have any questions about your reunion, please email or call 519.888.4567 ext. 36838.

Registration


registration is now closed
Registration Deadline:
September 21, 2012.

Accommodations

Waterloo Inn, Waterloo (1-800-361-4708)
Is now fully booked.

Group Rates are also available at:

St. Pauls Guest Rooms, uWaterloo Campus
(1-866-885-1465, ext. 203) Phone 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Please call to make a reservation and to receive rates of:
single occupancy - $85 plus taxes, double occupancy - $95 plus taxes. Mention that you're part of the "Waterloo Engineering Reunion." Reservation deadline: August 28, 2012
Room Request form:
https://uwaterloo.ca/stpauls/guest-rooms-conferences/guest-rooms/guest-room-request-form


Destination Inn, Waterloo (519-884-0100)
Please call to make a reservation and to receive the group rate of $129 plus taxes - mention that you're part of the "Waterloo Engineering Alumni Reunion." Reservation deadline: August 28, 2012

Walper Terrace Hotel, Kitchener (519-745-4321)
Please call to make a reservation and to receive the group rate of $119 plus taxes - mention that you're part of the "Waterloo Engineering Alumni Reunion." Reservation deadline: August 28, 2012

Waterloo Hotel, Waterloo (519-885-2626)
Please call to make a reservation and to receive the group rate of $150 plus taxes - mention that you're part of the "Waterloo Engineering Alumni Reunion." Reservation deadline: September 21, 2012

Rooms are currently available at Sugarbush Guest House Bed & Breakfast, Waterloo (519-725-4660)
Rates: $70 - $130

Other accommodations

Helpful hints

Maps and directions

Campus Maps, Directions, and Parking

Campus parking

Complimentary parking will be available on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Visitor Lots A, C, M and X.  Pay parking is available in Lot H ($3 in coins required).

Dress code

Daytime events are casual.
Business or semi-formal attire recommended in the evening.

Other things to do on campus & tourist information