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From a 70’s alumni reunion, a college-wide beer and bites event and a successful annual golf tournament, to numerous alumni and donor lunch visits and virtual meetings, and a wonderful 60th anniversary event, these last several months have been an absolute honour and pleasure to support United College’s staff team as your new Advancement & Alumni Relations Officer!

On August 24th, approximately 150 alumni and friends came together from across Southwestern Ontario to tee off in support of United College. This signature annual gathering is a tradition for many alumni, with some folks having attended all 14 tournaments.

9 years ago on August 7th, 2014, the hearts of so many in our community and around the world broke.  

9 years ago, we remember and honour the legacy of a renowned United College and University of Waterloo student, student-athlete, student lifeguard, residence don, youth ambassador, and global change-maker: Alex Foto. 

Below is a testimony of a United College Staff Member and Donor of the Alex Foto Memorial Fund in memory of 9 years since she passed. 

A beer-tasting tour featuring local craft brews, alumni and friends rotating between four timeless venues, and perfectly paired gourmet appetizers. An exclusive Alumni Weekend experience that the University Colleges at the University of Waterloo are uniquely positioned to offer, was on tap June 2, 2023.             

United College alumnus Christina Hassan was presented with the Young Alumni Award at a special ceremony in Calgary on April 26, 2023.  Fellow alumni, family, friends, and United College staff, gathered to pay tribute to Christina’s accomplishments.    

The Young Alumni Award recognizes leadership, volunteerism, and lifelong learning.

United College alumnus Alison Jackson was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award at a special ceremony in Calgary on April 26, 2023. Fellow alumni, family, friends, and United College staff, gathered to pay tribute to Alison’s accomplishments.    

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes exemplary careers, dedication to a profession, and service to the community.