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Celebrating your 25th reunion year (classes of 1988)?

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Celebrating your 5th, 15th, 35th, or 45th reunion year?

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We’re welcoming back the classes of 2008, 1998, 1988, 1978, and 1968 – all faculties and schools, plus any Queen’s club, team, or group celebrating a 5th, 15th, 25th, 35th, or 45th anniversary!

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

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


Homecoming 2013 Event Schedule - October 4 - 6:

Friday, October 4 

    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.

Saturday, October 5

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.

9:45 am - 10:45

25th Reunion Crest Painting

Location to be confirmed

Reunite with your fellow classmates from the class of 1988 to repaint your year crest on the Queen's campus right next to the newest members of the Queen's family, the members of the class of 2017! Show your Queen's pride by painting your crest for others to see for years to come! Sign up by purchasing the 25th Reunion Package at Homecoming Registration

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 - 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.

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.

11 am - 12:30 pm

25th Reunion Celebration

Richardson Stadium, 948 Johnson Street

Celebrate the classes of '88!

 1988 Classes are invited to a pre-game celebration at Richardson Stadium. Bus transportation will be available from the Crest Painting event directly to the pre-game celebration and back to campus and downtown following the game. Registration is required (link above)

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 - 1:30 pm

"Battle of the Books": Debating the 2013 Giller Prize Nominees

To Be Confirmed

Reconnect with Literature! Join Queen's English faculty members for a lively discussion of this Year's nominees for the Scotiabank Giller Prize.

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

12 -3 pm

Chilifest

Confederation Park, 216 Ontario Street (Kingston Waterfront)

Enjoy a spectacular day featuring local restauranteurs and chefs struttin' their hot stuff! Full details at http://www.chilifest.ca/

1 - 4 pm

Football Game - Queen's vs Laurier

Richardson Stadium, 948 Johnson Street

25th 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! If you require physical assistance around the track please inform the Reunions Team ahead of time by email at reunions@queensu.ca.

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.

5:30 - 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 - 10 pm

Queen's Grant Hall Dinner (invite only)

Ban Righ Dining Hall, 75 Bader Lane

One of the University's highlights is the annual Grant Hall Society dinner in Kingston, a black tie gala event held each fall to honour contributors to the  Grant Hall Society  and members of the  Circles of Distinction.  Guests enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship, welcome society newcomers, and learn more about the impact of their support.

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 6

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 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.

11:30 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.

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


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