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Celebrating your 10th, 20th, 30th or 40th  reunion year?

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Celebrating your 50th or 50+ reunion year (Tricolour Guard)?

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Join us for your Queen's Homecoming on October 18-20, 2013!

We’re welcoming back the classes of 2003, 1993, 1983, 1973, 1963 and the classes of 1940 to 1962  - all faculties and schools, plus any Queen’s club, team, or group celebrating a 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, or 50th anniversary!

Does your class or group have 2013 reunion plans? Find out!

Are you interested in organizing a 2013 reunion?
We can help. Contact us at reunions@queensu.ca  or 1-800-267-7837.

Homecoming 2013 Event Schedule - October 18 - 20:

Friday, October 18

    Time

    Event

    Location

    Details and How to Register

    12 - 6 pm

    Clark Hall Ritual

    Clark Hall Pub, above the Campus Bookstore, 30 5 Field Company Lane

    At the door

    1 - 4 pm

    Welcome Home! Alumni Meet & Greet

    Grant Hall, 43 University Avenue

    Everyone welcome! Make sure register for Homecoming Weekend (link above) to let us know you're coming so we can have your reunion pin and registration package ready for pick-up.

    1 - 9 pm

    Scavenger Hunt!

    Queen's Campus and throughout Kingston

    More details to come

    Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates. 

    4 - 11 pm

    Pub and Restaurant Specials

    Downtown Kingston

    More details to come

    Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates.

    4 - 6 pm

    Students – Alumni – Community Networking Event

    The Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street

    More details to come

    Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates. 

    4:30 - 6 pm 

    Faculty of Health Sciences Alumni Reception

    David M C Walker Atrium, School of Medicine building, 15 Arch Street

    RSVP to: 800.267.7837 ext 78422 or email to fhsadv@queensu.ca

    5 - 9 pm

    Class and Group Reunion Activities

    Queen's Campus and throughout Kingston

    Check your class / group webpage

    6 pm -  12 am

    Community Welcome Events

    Throughout Kingston

    More details to come

    Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates. 

    Sundown

    Movies in the Square 

    Springer Market Square, Intersection of King Street East and Brock Street

    Downtown Kingston! is holding a special Movies in the Square event during Homecoming Weekends with movies that have a Queen’s – connection or meaningful tie to the reunion years being highlighted.

    More details to come

    Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates. 

     

    7 - 10 pm

    Distinguished Service Awards(invite-only)

    To Be Confirmed

    7:30 - 9:30 pm

    School of Music Showcase

    Grant Hall, 43 University Avenue

    All are welcome! Tickets available at the door $5.00 students/seniors  $10.00 adults

     

    SHOWCASE  will feature performances by:Choral Ensemble – Directed by Dr. Mark Sirett, BMus '77Jazz Ensemble – Directed by Greg Runions, BMus '77Symphony Orchestra - Directed by Gordon Craig, BMus '73Wind Ensemble  - Directed by Dan Tremblay

Saturday, October 19

Time

Event

Location

Details - How to Register

7 - 10 am

Breakfast with Students

Leonard Hall, 150 Queen's Crescent

Join current students in Leonard Cafeteria for a buffet breakfast.  Tickets are available through Homecoming Registration (link above)

8 - 11 am

Welcome Home! Alumni Meet & Greet

Grant Hall, 43 University Avenue

Everyone welcome! Make sure register for Homecoming Weekend (link above) to let us know you're coming so we can have your reunion pin and registration package ready for pick-up.

8 - 10:30 am

Continuing Professional Development Symposium for Alumni

School of Medicine building - Room 132A and the David MC Walker Atrium

For more information on how to register please contact Jan Devonshire at fhsadv@queensu.ca or call 800.267.7937 ext 78422

Cost: $125 per person

9 - 11 am

Student Clubs Exhibits, SGPS Showcase

Grant Hall, 43 University Avenue

Everyone welcome! Enjoy seeing and experiencing what Queen's clubs and groups are working on and hear about the exciting research being done in Graduate Studies, including an update on the winners of the  3MT competition!

9 - 11 am

Faculty and School Open Houses

Various Locations Throughout Campus

More details to come

Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates.

9 am - 8 pm

Scavenger Hunt!

Queen's Campus and throughout Kingston

More details to come

Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates. 

10 am - 12 pm

Law Continental Breakfast and Student-Guided Tours

Macdonald Hall Atrium, 128 Union Street

Dean Flanagan invites law alumni and their guests to drop by Macdonald Hall on Saturday morning to enjoy a continental breakfast, meet current law students and see the upgrades and changes to their law school.

10 am - 12 pm 

Queen's School of Business Alumni Brunch & Goodes Hall Tour

Goodes Hall, 143 Union Street

Welcome to the classes who are celebrating a milestone year! Join us for this opportunity for alumni to present their class gift, showcase the Goodes Hall Expansion and to hear an update on the recent activity at QSB and Queen’s

Register online at  http://business.queensu.ca/events/

10 am - 12 pm

Meet the New Dean of Arts and Science

Outside of Grant Hall, 43 University Avenue

Take some time on Saturday morning to connect with old friends and meet the new Dean of Arts and Science over a free cup of coffee in the Arts and Science tent in front of Grant Hall! You can also break out your favourite tricolour and join us to cheer on your classmates during the Tricolour Run!

10 am 

Tour of the Athletics and Recreation Centre

Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre, 284 Earl Street

Contact Jennifer Butchart at Jennifer.butchart@queensu.ca to register for a tour - group tours are also available.

10 am - 12 pm

School of Rehabilitation Therapy Homecoming Brunch

The Donald Gordon Centre, 421 Union Street

The School of Rehabilitation Therapy will be hosting a Homecoming brunch prior to the Football game.

 

Email to rehabsec@queensu.ca to register.

10 am - 2 pm

School of Nursing Homecoming Open House

School of Nursing, 92 Barrie Street

The School of Nursing will be holding an open house for all Nursing Alumni with the opportunity to tour the Nursing Simulation laboratory.

No registration required.

11 am - 12 pm

Tricolour Run!

Starts and ends at Grant Hall,  43 University Avenue

The TriColour Run is a chance to get out, be active, and enjoy the Queen's campus like you never have before! Starting at Grant Hall, you can walk or run along a scenic 3K route around campus. Throughout the route there will be TriColour paint available to get messy and show off your Queen's spirit. Cha Gheill!

 

Registration details to come - register for the weekend (above) to receive the latest planning updates. 

11 am 

Tour of the Athletics and Recreation Centre

Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre, 284 Earl Street

Contact Jennifer Butchart at  Jennifer.butchart@queensu.ca  to register for a tour - group tours are also available.

12 pm

Queen’s Bands Parade

Grant Hall (43 University Avenue) to Richardson Stadium (948 Johnson Street)

Join the Queen's Bands as they parade from Grant Hall to Richardson Stadium

1 - 4 pm

Football Game - Queen's vs Guelph

Richardson Stadium, 948 Johnson Street

Tricolour Guard reunioners - Your ticket is included in your weekend package (register above). 

Information on tickets for all other reunion-ing groups will be coming soon.

2:30 pm (approx.)

Half-time Parade

Richardson Stadium, 948 Johnson Street

Show up with your tricolour and class banners!

3 pm

Tour of the Athletics and Recreation Centre

Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre, 284 Earl Street

Contact Jennifer Butchart at Jennifer.butchart@queensu.ca to register for a tour - group tours are also available.

4 pm

Tour of the Athletics and Recreation Centre

Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre, 284 Earl Street

Contact Jennifer Butchart at   Jennifer.butchart@queensu.ca to register for a tour - group tours are also available.

5 - 7 pm

Physical Education and Kinesiology - Game Day BBQ

Outside the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, 28 Division Street

Post-game BBQ hosted by PHEKSA for all alumni. Come out and enjoy some great BBQ-ing to celebrate the Queen's win with all PHE and KIN alumni from years past. Time subject to change.

No registration required

5:30 - 7 pm 

Law - Dean's Cocktail Reception

The University Club, 168 Stuart Street

Law alumni spanning 50 years and their guests are invited to the annual Dean's Cocktail Reception in the Main Bar and Fireside Lounge to mingle with Professors and fellow graduates of Queen's Law.

6 - 9 pm

Tricolour Guard Dinner

Ban Righ Dining Hall, 75 Bader Lane

During October 18 - 20 we will pay tribute and celebrate those alumni marking a milestone of 50 years or greater. The signature event of the weekend is the much-anticipated Tricolour Guard Dinner on Saturday, October 19. This formal evening features a sumptuous dinner, beautiful decor transforming the historic Ban Righ dining room, warm welcomes from Principal Woolf and other leaders in the Queen'sand Kingston community, memorabilia from the era and of course, many opportunities to share stories and memories, and celebrate relationships that have lasted over half a century.

 

Register for the Tricolour Guard dinner through Homecoming Registration (link above)

8 - 10 pm 

School of Music Dinner

To Be Confirmed

More details to come

Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates

9 pm - 1 am

Pub Night Specials, Retro Music Feature

Queen's Campus and Downtown Kingston

More details to come

Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates.

Sunday, October 20

Time

Event

Location

Details and How to Register

7 - 10 am

Breakfast with Students 

Leonard Hall, 150 Queen's Crescent

Join current students in Leonard Cafeteria for a buffet breakfast. Tickets are available through Homecoming Registration (link above)

9 - 11 am

Community Breakfasts/Brunches

Queen's Campus and Downtown Kingston

More details to come

Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Queen's Gives Back

Tentatively Alfred Street Parking Lot (beside Tindall Field)

This event embodies two of Queen’s distinctive traditions – student leadership and community engagement.  Come out and support this joint Queen’s and Kingston United Way food drive!  You’ll have an opportunity to collaborate and connect with other students and alumni while giving back to the Queen’s and local Kingston community.

 

Students and alumni need only show up to the event and they will be assigned to a team and a small section of the student residential district. 

 

Register for the weekend to receive the latest planning updates.

10:30 am - 12 pm 

Gaels Athletics Homecoming Brunch

Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre, 284 Earl Street

All former Gaels and thier families are invited to drop into the ARC between 10:30 am and 12 noon to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, the chance to mingle with former Gaels, take a walk down memory lane and see the vital role alumni play in Gaels success.

 

Register to attend.

**New events and details will be posted on this page as they are confirmed.**

 

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For general inquiries about Office of Advancement events and programs, please call our Contact Centre at 1-800-267-7837 (toll free in Canada or the US), or 613-533-2060.