Alumni Weekend

Special Collections & Archives Rock This Town Exhibit

Special Collections & Archives’ latest exhibition, Rock this Town, showcases music in Waterloo Region both on and off campus, from Sangerfests to Oktoberfests, from polka to punk.

This exhibit was created to compliment the documentary Rock This Town, produced by Waterloo alum Betty Anne Keller (BA ’69), screening Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. 

Join us on the first floor of Dana Porter Library to celebrate the opening of this exhibit on Thursday, May 25 from noon – 2 p.m. Staff from Special Collections & Archives will be on hand and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Rock This Town: Music and Memories

Can you imagine a day without music? It surrounds us from the moment we wake up. You had to own an instrument or know someone who did, to hear music being played. Before radios became common, you might only hear music at a concert or a parade. Music became a force that brought people together. Since the beginning, Indigenous songs, stories and ceremonies had a great deal more importance, meaning, and impact to their daily life.

This exhibit endeavors to highlight some of the multifaceted live music moments we have enjoyed in the area, which includes a rock and roll confessional of memories from those who were part of the local music backdrop from the late 60s to the 80s. Through interviews, memorabilia, and music interactives, the exhibit is packed with backstories of famous musicians who played in Kitchener-Waterloo. Not to be overlooked are the many local successes we have turned out such as 80s Juno award winner for R&B/Soul recording of the year Erroll Starr, Copper Penny, Major Hooples Boarding House Band, and Helix, just to name a few.  You will learn why music and song continues to be an ingrained component of Indigenous life that flourishes in the modern era. It will celebrate early Waterloo when music was much rarer. How we hear music will be displayed with a history of musical devices featuring local industries Marsland Engineering, Electrohome and BlackBerry.

Learn more about this exhbiit at the City of Waterloo Museum website.

Arts Tours

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Porcellino Statue by Modern Languages

Join us for a 20 min tour of the old and new Arts buildings led by current Arts students.

We promise we won't leave you lost in PAS or Hagey Hall!

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Arts Reunion Trivia

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Founders Hall in Hagey Hall Hub

Join the Faculty of Arts for Reunion Trivia! This year, the three rounds will be themed:

Humanities
Social Sciences
Creative Arts

We'll be giving away some Waterloo/Arts swag and prizes for the top Trivia winners!

Engineering Reunion Headquarters and Open House

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Atrium, 1st Floor, Engineering 7

Engineering Reunion Headquarters will be your one-stop shop for all things Reunion: name badges, maps, event information, refreshments, engineering tours and much more!
Additionally you can ...
› Mingle with fellow engineering classmates from the classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018
› Meet the Dean of Engineering and EngSoc executives
› Replace your Iron Ring – the Camp 15 Iron Ring Wardens will be in attendance
› Entertain the kids: Engineering Science Quest will provide fun educational activities
› Purchase your EngSoc souvenirs from the pop-up Novelties Store
› Test your engineering skills at the Engineering IDEAs Clinic
› Meet the Toolbearers and take a photo with The Tool
› Refuel with light refreshments and snacks
› Enjoy a cold beverage from the cash bar

Advanced registration preferred

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Engineering Tours

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Departing from the Atrium, Engineering 7

Take a student-guided tour through the halls of Engineering to see your old stomping grounds and new state-of-the art labs and hear about the transformational research taking place within the Faculty of Engineering.

Advanced registration preferred

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Reunion Lecture with the Dean of Engineering

​Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Room 3101/3102, 3rd Floor, Engineering 5

The Reunion lecture will be delivered by Mary Wells, the Dean of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. The Dean will deliver a visionary lecture about the future of engineering at the University of Waterloo. Q&A period to follow the lecture.

Advanced registration recommended due to limited seating

ONLINE LECTURE: Register for the ‘Online Lecture’ and you will be emailed a link to watch the recorded video of the lecture at your leisure.

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Concrete Toboggan Team Charity BBQ Lunch and Patio Party

​Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Patio, North Entrance, Engineering 7

Support the Concrete Toboggan student team by enjoying one of their famous ‘Boggan Burgers at this charity BBQ lunch outside on the Engineering 7 patio. Challenge your classmates to a patio game or two, such as cornhole and giant connect four, while enjoying a burger and a cold beverage!

Outdoor seating on the E7 patio is available; additional seating is available indoors. Cash bar. BBQ Lunch avaialble from 11:30 - 1:20 p.m. Patio bar and games available until 4:00 p.m.

Cost: Purchase on-site. Cash only. Lunch combos are around $10.00 each (combos include a burger, chips and a drink. Vegetarian options available.)

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Engineering Back-to-the Classroom Lecture with Prof. Larry Smith

​Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Room 1351, 1st Floor, Davis Centre

PROF. LARRY SMITH
BA 1968, ECONOMICS, MA 1975, ECONOMICS

"Uncertainty on Every Front"
A discussion of the future of the economy, immigration and the planetary population.

Advanced registration recommended due to limited seating

ONLINE LECTURE: Register for the ‘Online Lecture’ and you will be emailed a link to watch the recorded video of the lecture at your leisure.

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25-Year and 50-Year Anniversary Iron Ring Ceremony: Obligation Renewal

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Room 7303/7363, 7th Floor, Engineering 7

Sanctioned by Camp 15 Waterloo of the Iron Ring Wardens, this special ceremony is exclusively for the Waterloo Engineering Class of 1973 and 1998 to celebrate your golden and silver anniversaries! Advance registration required; spouses and guests are welcome to attend.

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Engineering Reunion Dinner Party - SOLD OUT

​Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | 1st and 2nd floors, Engineering 7

Enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner with your classmates to complete the day of reliving your student memories and celebrating the milestone anniversary of graduating from the University of Waterloo. Meet the Dean of Engineering, Mary Wells, and share stories of your student days with your classmates.

Price includes one beverage and buffet dinner; cash bar. Advance registration required; spouses and guests are welcome to attend.

Faculty of Environment Open House

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Minto Atrium, Environment 3

Check-in, pick up your name tag and enjoy a coffee in the beautiful Minto Atrium of LEED Platinum Environment 3. Then take a seat in EV3's flagship lecture hall to meet Environment's new dean, Bruce Frayne and learn what's new at your alma mater. Finally, take a student-led or self guided faculty tour to check out our department Open Houses where you can connect with faculty members and current students.

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Faculty of Environment Class Reunion Dinner

Saturday June 3, 2023 | 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. | EV1 Courtyard

Enjoy a cocktail reception with your class followed by a scrumptious dinner and lively music celebrating the Environment Classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 for their milestone Reunion.

Faculty of Health Recreation and Leisure Studies 50th Class Reunion ​

Friday, June 2, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Various Locations 

Did you begin your Recreation and Leisure Studies degree in 1973? Your fellow classmates Nancy McCalder and Pam Graham have been busy planning a fantastic reunion for your group. While you may not have all graduated in the same year, those who started together in 1973 have had a lasting bond and we are excited to host you back on campus!

Your reunion begins with check-in, pick up your name tag and enjoy a coffee and refreshments as you visit with fellow alumni, current and retired Faculty. The day includes a tour of the Faculty, new Physical Activities Complex (PAC) facilities and other highlights on our way to the Grad House for lunch. We have planned a tour of Kitchener-Waterloo for the group as well as a fantastic reception and dinner in the evening. Full details available here: https://uwaterloo.ca/health/events/recreation-and-leisure-studies-50th-class-reunion.

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Faculty of Health Alumni Weekend Open House and Tours

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Faculty of Health Expansion Building

Meet fellow alumni, Dean Lili Liu and faculty members for a reception and hear about recent highlights from the Faculty of Health.

Enjoy a tour led by current students 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. Tour departs at 11 a.m.

Following the tour, join us for lunch celebrating milestone anniversaries and all alumni who have returned to campus. Note: separate registration is required for lunch. 

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Anatomy 202    

​Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Faculty of Health Expansion Building

Anatomy 202 offers a 2-hour, hands-on, anatomical review session for health care professionals. We welcome new and experienced health care professionals who want to review anatomy using human cadaver donors. Donors have been dissected to demonstrate musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, and nervous systems.

A certificate of completion and an accompanying letter are provided for those who would like to submit for continuing education credits. Lab coats and disposable nitrile gloves will be provided. Masks are encouraged and available.

The cost for this course has been waived for alumni attending Alumni Weekend. Space is limited, if you are no longer able to attend please let us know so we can allow others to attend. 

János Aczel Celebration of Life

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | M3 Atrium

In honor of Distinguished Professor Emeritus János Aczel, join the Faculty of Mathematics and his family and friends on Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 pm in the M3 Atrium to commemorate and celebrate the achievements and life of Janos Aczel. János became a professor in the Department of Pure Mathematics in 1965 after holding positions at the University of Cologne, Lajos Kossuth University, University of Miskolc, and University of Szeged. Help us honour a piece of math's history during János Aczel Celebration of Life.

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Faculty of Mathematics Reception: Recognizing Success

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | BMH Green

Mark Giesbrecht, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics, will host current and past award winners, alumni, faculty, staff, and students on June 3, 2023 on the BMH Green from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a truly memorable outdoor reception. Guests will learn about how the faculty is shaping the future and will celebrate the accomplishments of the Faculty of Mathematics Alumni Achievement Medalists and distinguished Mathematics students. Celebrate fellow alumni and enjoy connecting with friends old and new.

Self-guided tours will be available prior to the reception.

School of Optometry Alumni Weekend & Continuing Education

Friday June 2, 2023 - Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | OPT

Reconnect with fellow alumni, Director Dr. Stanley Woo and faculty members for 8 hours of continuing education, meals and snacks and hear about the latest highlights from the School of Optometry. After lunch take a tour of the School, seeing behind closed doors on our research, imaging and patient care spaces.

Register Now: https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-alumni-weekend

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Science Cosmic Social

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. | QNC Corridor

Join us for a family-friendly, cosmic experience like no other! Enjoy a yummy cosmic cupcake before you embark on your own astronomical discovery:

Mobile Planetarium Demonstrations:

We're happy to showcase our newest outreach facility- an inflatable mobile planetarium that features a variety of incredible 360 degree projections that will surely wow your inner astronomer. These 20-30 minute sessions have limited capacity so register ahead of time to avoid disappointment! Meet in QNC foyer 10 minutes prior to start time and we'll bring you to the planetarium!

Showtimes: 1:45 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.

* Please email printjema@uwaterloo.ca with your preferred time slot to register.

Gustav Bakos Observatory Tours:

It's time to raise the roof (or at least visit it!). An astronomer's best tool of discovery is the telescope, and Waterloo has a fantastic 12-inch telescope in our observatory that's a must-see. Tours include the observatory itself plus a roof-top session for solar observing if weather permits. Our 20-30 minute sessions will have limited capacity so register for your preferred times! Meet in QNC foyer 15 minutes prior to start time and we'll walk you over!

Observatory Tour Times: 1:45 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.

* Please email printjema@uwaterloo.ca with your preferred time slot to register.

Science Building Tours

2:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm.
QNC Foyer (start of tour)

Our fantastic team of Science Ambassadors will lead you through our newest science labs and lecture space as well as throw in a few nostalgic places. You might just learn a few things on your journey!

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Waterloo Eye Institute Gala

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Join us for the first ever Waterloo Eye Institute gala featuring everyone’s favourite optometry band, The Lost Faculties. Enjoy a night out, with fellow alumni, community members and friends while raising support for the Waterloo Eye Institute, Canada’s leading eye and vision care centre of excellence.

Register Now

Conrad Grebel '80s Alumni Reunion

Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Conrad Grebel Dining Room and Patio

Please join us in-person or online for this hybrid Alumni Reunion celebrating those at Grebel in the '80s. Snacks from the Grebel kitchen and a cash bar will be on site. Your planning committee includes Steve Martin '88, Cindy Lebold '87, Ted Harms '94, Ken Reid '88, Sue Campbell '86, Clara Fraschetti '90 and Fred Martin '87.

Learn more: https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/80s-era-alumni-reunion

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Beer and Bites 

Friday June 2, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. 

Save the Date on Friday June 2^nd and join the University Colleges for a Beer & Bites Alumni Social. Conrad Grebel, Renison, United College and St. Jerome’s are proud to collaborate to host a special evening for alumni and friends featuring local craft beer selections paired with assorted bites. Connect with old (and new) friends as guests rotate between the four University Colleges sampling delicious Beer & Bites.

Limited Spots Available. Tickets are now available. Register with your University College. 

Rock This Town

Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and we encourage you to arrive early to enjoy the live music, archives and memorabilia displays and to pick up your refreshments before the screening begins. Wear your favourite vintage band tee or Waterloo gear for a chance to win great prizes!

WHEN: Friday, June 2, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. ET, doors open at 6:45 p.m.

WHERE: Federation Hall, University of Waterloo

PARKING: Complimentary parking available across campus. Lots M and R are closest to the event.

EVENT PROGRAM: 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Live music and reception
7:30 - 8:45 p.m. - Rock This Town film screening
8:45 - 9:30 p.m. - Post-screening chat

Your ticket includes a drink ticket and concessions voucher for popcorn or chips and a sweet treat. Additional drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on-site by debit or credit only. Attendees will be required to show valid government-issued photo identification in order to consume alcohol.

Forever Black and Gold Luncheon

Do you have any vintage UWaterloo items hidden away? We want to see them! Bring your old jackets, sweaters, yearbooks - whatever you can find! Guests who wear or bring nostalgic items will be entered into a draw for a chance to win some great prizes.

WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: Federation Hall, University of Waterloo

PARKING: Complimentary parking available across campus. Lots M and R are closest to the event.

Your ticket includes a gourmet buffet lunch and a drink ticket. There will be halal, vegetarian and vegan options available. Beer and wine will be available for purchase on-site by debit or credit only.

On Friday, June 2, 2023, complimentary parking is available in lots M, R and X after 5:00 p.m.

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, complimentary parking is available in all lots except D, H and ECEC all day. Visit the Campus Map to find the lot closest to your events and visit us at our Welcome Booths in front of South Campus Hall and the Health Expansion building to start your day!

If you are attending the Forever Black and Gold Luncheon, the closest parking lots are lot M and R.

Celebrate in style with the W Store's wide selection of Waterloo Alumni branded apparel, swag and gifts! Shipping available worldwide. Enjoy exclusive savings in store on June 2 and 3, 2023 when you spend $75 (before taxes) and receive $10 off your purchase.

Custom UWaterloo Jackets, grad rings and course materials are excluded from this offer. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer/promotion.   

We have a variety of locations offering special prices for alumni and guests coming back for Alumni Weekend.

Courtyard Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
50 Benjamin Rd E, Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9 (5.1 km)
$154 per night
Call 519-884-9295 for reservations or book directly online
Book before May 3 for guaranteed rate

Homewood Suites by Hilton
45 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo ON, N2V 0C6
One King Studio w/ pull-out couch - $149.00 per night
One King (or Two Queens) One Bedroom suite w/ pull-out couch - $159.00 per night
Plus 4% MAT fee and 13% HST.
Book online: http://www.waterloostjacobs.homewoodsuites.com
Select dates and then select "Special Rates" -> "Corporate Account": 0002654995
Book through phone: please call 519-514-0088 and mention the numeric code 0002654995

Hampton Inn and Suites
55 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo ON, N2V 0C6
Standard 1King/2Queen Rooms - $139.00 + Tax
Studio 1 King/2Queen Suites - $149.00 + Tax
Plus 4% MAT and 13% HST
Online booking: http://www.watertooStJacobs.hamptonbyhilton.com
Under Special Rates-Corporate ID 0002654995
Phone: 519-514-0090 mentioning that you have a corporate number : 0002654995

If you require a refund please contact us at: registration@alumni.uwaterloo.ca

Refunds will be given up to 5 days prior to the event start date.

If you require assistance with registering for this event please contact us: registration@alumni.uwaterloo.ca