Homecoming
The University of Winnipeg welcomes our alumni and friends to 2024 Homecoming!
Homecoming at The University of Winnipeg runs Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27. Join us to take a walk down memory lane, see what’s new on campus and look to the future with some of our inspiring alumni.
We can't wait to welcome you back to campus!
2024 Homecoming Events
Monday, September 23
JDC West Reunion
Where: Convocation Hall, 515 Portage Avenue | When: 6 – 8 p.m. | Admission: Free
Calling all alumni to celebrate our JDC West community! Enjoy an evening with food, drinks and fun activities to kick off the year. Reconnect with old friends and make new connections with current members.
Tuesday, September 24
Wesmen Basketball Alumni Night
Where: Duckworth Centre, 400 Spence Street | When: 7 – 9 p.m. | Admission: Free
Join the Wesmen Alumni for a friendly evening of 3-on-3 basketball games! Reconnect with other former athletes, get to know current Wesmen coaches and athletes, and meet the new Athletic Director, Cara Isaak. Whether you choose to play or spectate, this promises to be an exciting evening of games, food, drink, and camaraderie with your Wesmen Alumni! Members of the current basketball and volleyball programs will be on-hand to referee and facilitate the games.
This event is free and open to all Wesmen Alumni. Any Wesmen Alumni who register in advance will receive an exclusive Alumni t-shirt!
Wednesday, September 25
Wesmen Volleyball Alumni Night
Where: Duckworth Centre, 400 Spence Street | When: 7 – 9 p.m. | Admission: Free
Join the Wesmen Alumni for a friendly evening of 3-on-3 volleyball games! Reconnect with other former athletes, get to know current Wesmen coaches and athletes, and meet the new Athletic Director, Cara Isaak. Whether you choose to play or spectate, this promises to be an exciting evening of games, food, drink, and camaraderie with your Wesmen Alumni! Members of the current basketball and volleyball programs will be on-hand to referee and facilitate the games.
This event is free and open to all Wesmen Alumni. Any Wesmen Alumni who register in advance will receive an exclusive Alumni t-shirt!
Thursday, September 26
Stories from the Heart: Alumni Filmmakers on the World Stage
Where: Convocation Hall & Tony's Canteen, 515 Portage Avenue | When: Reception 5 - 6 p.m., Panel Discussion 6 – 7 p.m. | Admission: Free
Have you ever wondered how filmmakers bring their ideas to life on the big screen? Stories from the Heart features the work of UWinnipeg alumni filmmakers Sonya Ballantyne (BA 14) and Ian Bawa (BA 08). Filmmaker Charlene Moore (BA 18, MA 22) will moderate this engaging discussion, reflecting on how these filmmakers' experiences at The University of Winnipeg helped to define what matters to them and why; how they learned to turn their ideas into action; and what they are looking forward to in the years ahead.
Note: Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, September 27
Class of 1969 to 1974 Luncheon
Where: Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex (599 Portage Ave.) | When: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Admission: Free
The University of Winnipeg, together with the Classes of 69 to 74, invite all graduates from the years 1969 to 1974 and their guests to an informal lunch reception at the Richardson College of the Environment and Science Complex. We invite you to view the reunion photo gallery from previous reunions.
Registration for this event is now closed. Please email events@uwinnipeg.ca for more information
Campus Walking Tour
Where: Meet inside the front doors of Richardson College of the Environment and Science Complex. | When: 2:00 p.m. | Admission: Free
Stops will include: The Axworthy RecPlex, Duckworth Centre, Gallery 1C03, Leatherdale Hall, Tony’s Canteen, Wesley Hall and Bryce Hall. Be sure to wear comfortable footwear!
Registration for this event is now closed. Please email events@uwinnipeg.ca for more information
Alumni Night with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Where: Princess Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road | When: 5 - 7 p.m. Tail gate party, 7 p.m. Kickoff | Admission: $30 per person
Experience the ultimate night out with your UWinnipeg Alumni and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as we cap off a great week of Homecoming 2024. We invite you to Princess Auto Stadium as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on the Edmonton Elk. Enjoy live music and pre-game with fellow alumni, family, and friends under the UWinnipeg Cabana in the tailgate area. Ticket includes entry to the pre-game tailgate party, stadium seating (Section 101), and a gift card for food, beverage or merchandise. Ticket holders must be at the tailgate party to pick up their food and beverage gift card and giveaways. Game day e-tickets will be transferred upon confirmed registration.
Sign up for any event and you will be entered to win a UWinnipeg Homecoming Prize Package!