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Reunion Weekend schedule

 

Please note this schedule is not final and is subject to changes

Friday, May 9

9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Registration
Windsor Grand Room, Windsor Hall

First stop, registration! Pick up your registration welcome package and get access to your on-campus accommodations.

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Reunion Weekend arrival and parking information

Reunion attendees staying on campus will be checking in at Windsor Hall to get their room assignment and key, tickets, and registration package.

No parking will be available outside of Windsor Hall or Campbell Hall during check-in. Cars cannot be left unattended in the quad between Windsor and Campbell Hall, except to unload luggage.

Guests of Campbell Hall and Windsor Hall  

  1. Arrival: Enter the Northside Quad from Main Street (via the rainbow crosswalk) and keep right.  
  2. Navigation: Follow the posted signage in a loop to Windsor or Campbell Hall (depending on where you are staying). 
  3. Baggage drop–off: Drop off your luggage at your assigned house. Volunteers will assist with carrying and storing your luggage while you exit the loop to park your car. 
  4. Parking and registration: Exit from Windsor Hall at the same entrance point and turn right. Proceed to the King Street Parking Lot before returning to Windsor Hall to pick up your luggage and complete registration. Limited parking spaces are available on Rectory Lane just to the left of Windsor Hall.

Guests of Bennett and Thornton House 

  1. Arrival and bag drop–off: Drop off your bags at your assigned house. Volunteers will assist with carrying and storing your luggage while you park your car. 
  2. Parking: Park your car at the Edwards/Thornton Parking Lot on the corner of Salem/Park Street. 
  3. Registration: Enjoy a walk through campus to Windsor Hall on the Northside of campus to complete your registration.  

A reminder that ÂÌñÉçÇø is a pedestrian campus, concrete walkways are reserved for pedestrian use and unauthorized vehicles are not permitted to drive on the walkways. 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

East Coast Lounge Gathering Space
Windsor Grand Room

Sit down and relax - have a coffee or tea,  a snack, and catch up with friends and classmates before Reunion events begin!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure

1:30 p.m.

 

 

Friday Prayers
University Chapel, Manning Multi-faith Room

Weekly Friday Prayers for the Muslim Community are self-led. Prayer rugs available.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Historic walking tour of campus 
Meet in front of the Wallace McCain Student Centre

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

2SLGBTQ+ Social  — for grads and alumni
The Pond Pub, Wallace McCain Student Centre

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

East Coast Welcome Back Dinner
Jennings Dining Hall

Dinner includes your choice of carved ham, chicken or lobster, and includes garden salad, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert, coffee/tea. Vegetarian & Vegan option available.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Class of '75 — Welcome Back Dinner
Tweedie Hall, Wallace McCain Student Centre

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Welcome receptions

  • Class of '75 Welcome Reception — Harper Lounge, 1st Floor 
  • Class of '15 Pizza Party and Class Meeting - TBD

9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Doors open at 9 p.m.

East Coast Kitchen Party with Signal Hill
Jennings Dining Hall

Bring your dancing shoes! Everyone is invited to this Friday night concert with Halifax's

Saturday, May 11

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Breakfast
Jennings Dining Hall

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration continues
Windsor Grand Room, Windsor Hall

For late arrivals, registration remains open until 2:00 p.m. Expecting to arrive later? Email alumni@mta.ca.

10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure

10 a.m.

Class meetings

10 a.m.

Class of '80 Class Meeting and Group Photo — PCCA103

10:30 a.m.

Class of 1975 Class Meeting - Tweedie Hall, WMSC

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

ÂÌñÉçÇø Legacy Society Reception
Hammond House, 82 York St.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Class photos
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts (outside, side entrance)
Rain location: PCCA Foyer

  • 10:15 a.m. — Class of '55 & '65
  • 10:30 a.m. — Classes of '70
  • 10:45 a.m. — Classes of '80
  • 11 a.m. — Class of '85
  • 11:15 a.m. — Classes of '90
  • 11:30 a.m. — Class of '95
  • 11:45 a.m. — Class '05
  • 12 p.m. - Class of'10
  • 12:15 p.m. - Class of '15
  • 12:30 p.m. - Class of '20

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Alumni Luncheon
Jennings Dining Hall

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Class of '60 Luncheon and Class Photo
Presidents Cottage

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Historic walking tour of campus
Meet in front of Wallace McCain Student Centre

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Colville House open to visitors
Colville House

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Waterfowl Park guided tour
Meet at Windsor Grand Room

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition
Owens Art Gallery

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Class of '80 Collision Social
Outdoor location TBD, rain location Gracie's

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

MtA Trivia! hosted by Cydney Kane ('17)
The Pond Pub, Wallace McCain Student Centre

Test your MtA knowledge for a chance to win great prizes.

3 p.m. - 4 :15 p.m.

Class of '00 — 25-year pin ceremony and
Classes of '55-'70 — Charles Frederick Allison pin ceremony
Convocation Hall

While the Class of '00 celebrates their reunion by receiving their 25-year pin, the Charles Frederick Allison pin will recognize alumni who are celebrating more than 50 years since graduation from ÂÌñÉçÇø. Business dress.

Class of '00 class photo will be taken following the ceremony.

4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m.

Classes of '00 & '15 — Y2Karaoke
The Pond, Wallace McCain Student Centre

4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Class of '75 — 50-year pin ceremony
Convocation Hall

This pin presentation recognizes alumni who are celebrating 50 years since graduating ÂÌñÉçÇø, followed by a reception. Business dress.

Class of '75 class photo will be taken following the ceremony. A joint-photo will also be taken with the graduating Class of '25.

5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

 Class of '25 photo followed by '75 & '00 combined photo
Front steps of Convocation Hall

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Alumni Banquet Reception
Jennings Dining Hall Mezzanine

Have a drink and mingle with alumni before heading downstairs to the Alumni Banquet.

7 p.m. -  9  p.m.

Alumni Banquet
Jennings Dining Hall

The highlight of Reunion, featuring a delicious meal in a semi-formal setting. Alumni Achievement Awards will also be presented.

Please note, dessert will be served at the Dessert Reception in the Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts, included in your Alumni Banquet ticket.

9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Dessert Reception
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts 

Complimentary for Alumni Banquet ticket holders. Featuring a free tour of the print studio with Fine Arts Professor Dan Steeves.

10:30 p.m.

Coffee House hosted by Rob MacQueen ('85) and Dave Wheaton ('84)
Windsor Grand Room

Encouraged to bring your musical instruments!

Sunday, May 12

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Farewell Breakfast
Jennings Dining Hall

10 a.m.

Sandy MacIver ('74) & Students Social
Jennings Hall Boardroom

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure 

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Waterfowl Park guided tour
Meet at Windsor Grand Room

11 a.m.

Alumni Chapel Celebration
University Chapel

Join alumni, the ÂÌñÉçÇø community, and anyone who want to join in song, prayer, sacred text, and reflection — hosted by the Multi-faith Chaplain and Spiritual Care Coordinator. People of all faiths, spiritual, and philosophical paths are welcome.

1-4 p.m.

Colville House open to visitors
Colville House

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Convocation Weekend Recital
Brunton Auditorium, M.Y. Bell Conservatory of Music

Performances by students from the Department of Music. Admission is free.

What's open on campus May 10-13?

Location Hours
Bookstore
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sun.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Mon.: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Owens Art Gallery
  • Mon - Fri.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Sat-Sun. - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Colville House
  • Sat. - Sun.: 1 p.m.-  4 p.m.
Chapel
  • Daily: 8 a.m.-  11 p.m.
Athletic Centre/
Fitness Centre
  • Fri.: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Note: the gymnasium, the pool, and the fitness centre are FREE for alumni to use during Reunion Weekend.