As the University of Regina celebrates its 50th anniversary, we're celebrating with our valued alumni and surrounding community during Alumni Week! Running from October 21st to 26th, Alumni Week boasts engaging activities, exciting sporting events, fun socials, and spirited celebrations. Planning to be in Regina this fall? Alumni Week is the perfect time to come home for a visit! We can't wait to see you!
Our entire 50th Anniversary year will bring activities and celebrations all year round! Click on the events link to learn more!
Rekindled Spaces | U of R Alumni Art Exhibition
As part of the U of R’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Fifth Parallel Gallery presents Rekindled Spaces, a U of R Alumni exhibition on view from October 7 - 25, 2024. Be sure to stop by the gallery to view extraordinary works by 43 of the U of R's Visual Art alumni. Rekindled Spaces is presented in partnership with the University of Regina Alumni Association.
On view October 7 - 25, 2024
Fifth Parallel Gallery | Riddell Centre
Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission
University of Regina Main Campus
Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards
Save the date for a very special 50th Anniversary Edition of the Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards! Join us as we celebrate this year's award recipients and look back on the achievements of our alumni throughout the past 50 years.
Saturday, October 19, 20245 - 10 p.m.
Hotel Saskatchewan
Alumni Family Fun Day
Sunday, October 20, 2024
1 - 4 p.m.
Alumni in the Classroom
Have you ever considered sharing your passion for your career with an engaged group of students? Sign up for the Alumni in the Classroom series during Alumni Week and get ready to inspire!
Monday to Friday, October 21 - 25, 2024On campus and hybrid opportunities available
Alumni Effect Panel Lunch 'n Learn
Join us for our 50th Anniversary Edition of The Alumni Effect! The Alumni Effect is a free, virtual, speaker series that invites the community to hear alumni share stories from their careers and life experience, followed by a question-and-answer session. This is a hybrid event with a lunch option for those attending in person.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Lunch) 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Panel)
As One Who Serves: A 50th Anniversary Celebration of Former and Current Faculty and Staff
Calling all alumni who are also former U of R faculty and/or staff! Join us for a special Founders and Builders Reception at Darke Hall. Share stories, meet old and new friends, and enjoy a special reception in honour of those who have dedicated themselves to building the University of Regina.
Class of 1974 Inaugural Golden Aluminaries Celebration
This October, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first U of R graduating class from 1974 by recognizing these University of Regina Golden Aluminaries. This special celebration will also recognize any University of Saskatchewan Regina Campus alumni who graduated prior to 1974. Click the link below to learn more about this special event.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
4 - 7 p.m.
Darke Hall-Conexus Lobby Link
URAA Annual General Meeting
The University of Regina Alumni Association is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! The URAA Board of Directors and the University of Regina Alumni Engagement Office invite you to join us for their Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held immediately after the U of R Golden Aluminaries celebration so our inaugural graduation class can participate if desired. Meet the URAA Board of Directors and learn about the important work the Association does to support and advocate for our alumni. Visit with fellow alumni, and hear from an outstanding Class of 1974 alum — now a U of R Golden Aluminary — as our special guest speaker.
Registration opens 6 p.m, AGM begins 7 p.m.
In-Person or Virtual
AlumNight College Avenue Campus Ghost Tour
Get ready to get spooky at this exclusive Alumni Event! Join Darcy Donovan as he takes you on a ghost tour of the College Avenue Campus. Fact and fiction are weaved together, and new information will be revealed during this one-of-a-kind tour of our College Avenue Campus. Who knows — you may encounter a spirit or two!
Thursday, October 24th
7 - 9 p.m.
Darke Hall, College Ave Campus
Green and Gold Night at the Rams Game
Join fellow University of Regina alumni and fans as we cheer on the Rams during Green and Gold Night at their final home game for the 2024 season. Celebrate and support our student athletes and the varsity sport programs that help them achieve their academic and athletic goals!
Friday, October 25, 2024
7- 10 p.m.
Alumni 50th Anniversary Open House
Bring your family and friends out to the U of R’s Alumni Community Open House ahead of the final evening of Alumni Week. Enjoy alumni memorabilia and archival displays, take part in photo identification activities, and participate in an incredible augmented reality (AR) experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in history!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Darke Hall
This event is free to attend!
U of R Night at the Rider Game
Green is the color and football is the game as U of R alumni, family, friends, faculty, staff, and students cheer on our Saskatchewan Roughriders at the last home game of their regular season! We are partnering with the Riders to offer special alumni ticket pricing in an exclusive U of R section.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
5 - 8 p.m.
Mosaic Stadium
Park 'n Ride from the Riddell Centre at the U of R.
Park your car and take the Rider bus to the game and come back for the Howl at the Owl Concert Saturday evening!
Howl at the Owl
Take a trip down memory lane, and wrap up Alumni Week with us at Howl at the Owl for a memorable night of live music featuring 90s cover band, Big Shiny 90s! Planning to be at the Rider game? Catch a free shuttle between Mosaic Stadium and the Lazy Owl at the Riddell Centre. Join us for a night of great music and a chance to make some new memories with old friends! Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!
Saturday, October 26, 20249 - 10:30 p.m.
The Lazy Owl in the Riddell Centre
$10 per ticket