Planning Class of 1981 Alumni Weekend Itinerary

A collage of SURP '81 Students

Welcome SURP Class of 1981

Alumni Weekend is a special time for all University of Waterloo alumni to reconnect, reminisce and revisit campus - virtually, of course. This year is even more special as we celebrate your 40-year class reunion!


SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021

Dean Jean's Alumni Weekend Jeopardy | 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

  • Join us for a warm welcome to your Alumni Weekend with Dean Jean Andrey. Connect with friends and classmates, enjoy a virtual video tour of the Faculty of Environment, find out what’s new in the Faculty and test your trivia knowledge playing along with Dean Jean’s infamous Jeopardy.

Faculty of Environment Student Showcase | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Join us for an informative and interactive session featuring short videos from nine incredible Faculty of Environment students showcasing their research and entrepreneurial projects. From remote sensing of Arctic snow to Crime convergence and the illegal wildlife trade to an organic plastic waste disposal solution that utilizes bioreactor technology and much more. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and get to know some of the passionate and creative students shaping our sustainable future.

SURP Class of 1981 40-Year Class Reunion | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

  • Join us for “A Step Back in Memory Lane” including a Roundtable Update sharing our favourite SURP memories and watching a Flashback Video during our time together at Waterloo. We will celebrate with a Class of ’81 Toast consisting of your favourite beverage made in the Waterloo region and wearing your UW gear and/or showing your favourite Waterloo memorabilia.
  • We’re looking forward to reuniting and reliving our SURP Class of ‘81memories. Don’t forget to contribute to the Class of ’81 Entrance Scholarship Fund!
  • Nancy Flagler-Wilburn
    Your Class ChampionsLee Anne Doyle and Nancy Flagler-Wilburn
    Lee Anne Doyle

Class Giving

In honour of your 40-year class reunion, please consider making a one-time, recurring or pledged gift to the SURP ’81 Entrance Scholarship when you register. Your philanthropic support helps students buy books and pay tuition and gives them the most valuable gift of all – the gift of time; time to focus on their studies and to pursue extracurricular and volunteer experiences that enrich student life. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations of $20 or more.


The Alumni Happy Hour Box is back with a refreshing summer twist.

Take a musical trip down memory lane with the Class of '81 playlist.

Stock up on awesome alumni swag in time for Alumni Weekend.


Submit your photos to grow the class gallery

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