Upcoming Events

You are invited! Join us at an event and stay connected with fellow U of G alumni and your alma mater.


The following is a list of upcoming events. View as a calendar.

 

Thursday, May 2, 2013: MBA Alumni and Student Banquet

Join fellow MBA alumni and current students for a dinner at the Cutten fields. Hear guest speaker John Zupo, President of Nestle Waters Canada, discuss "Water Scracity & Sustainability; a Multinational Approach. Reception starts at 6 pm with dinner followed at 6:45 pm. RSVP online by April 25. For more information, please contact Jennifer Bradshaw at 519-824-4120 ext. 53391 or by email.

 

Saturday, May 11, 2013: Gryphon Football Gala

Join football alumni and friends at the third Annual Gryphon Football Gala supporting the team's recruiting and scholarship programs at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, Guelph. Cocktails at 5:30 pm and dinner following at 7 pm. Featured guest speaker is Mark Cohon, CFL Commissioner. In attendance will be members of the Hamilton Tiger Cats team. Tickets are $200 per person or $300 per couple. Click here to register now. Please follow the 'Special Events' link. For more information, contact Sam Kosakowski, Alumni Advancement Manager.

 

Thursday, May 16, 2013: First-Year Seminar Celebration

Join us from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at The Foundery in Toronto for a free celebration of the engaging and interactive First-Year Seminar Program that is unique to U of G. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres with a cash bar as you mix and mingle with other grads and take part in a series of seminars designed for young alumni: Welcome to the Post Literate Future by Michael Ridley; Technologies and Inventions Needed by the Bottom Billions by Manish N. Raizada (this session is now full); Shot at Dawn by Alastair Summerlee (this session is now full); Of Myths and Monsters by Jacqueline Murray and; An AIDS-free Generation by Nathan Lachowsky. Please note that seating is limited and spaces will fill up quickly. Register now. Registration closes at 4 pm, May 14, 2013. For more information, contact Ryan Brejak, Alumni Advancement Manager, or call 519-824-4120 ext. 58952.

 

Sunday, May 26, 2013: CBSAA Family Day at the Royal Botanical Gardens

Alumni and family/friends are invited to save the date for this annual event. Registration is at 11:30 am with a complimentary lunch at noon followed by self-guided tours of the gardens. Admission to the gardens is complimentary for CBS alumni and RBG members. Click here to register. For more information, please contact Annie Benko, Alumni Advancement Manager or call 519-824-4120 ext. 54568.

 

Tuesday, May 28, 2013: Ottawa Alumni Reception

Join alumni and friends at this annual reception taking place this year at ARC The Hotel from 6 to 9 pm. Enjoy wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres while reconnecting with former classmates and hear about upcoming plans for the university's 50th anniversary in 2014. Cost is $10 - sorry no refunds. Register online now. For more information contact Mary-Anne Moroz or call  519-824-4120 ext. 53170.

 

Thursday, May 30, 2013: EAA Industry Tour at Milton Quarry

Join fellow engineering alumni for a tour of the Milton Quarry. Dufferin Aggregates, a division of Holcim (Canada) Inc. will lead a tour through the quarry by bus, with opportunities to exit at particular tour points. Learn about the site's core operations, unique water management system and rehabilitation efforts. Register by email now. For more information, contact Annie Benko, Alumni Advancement Manager.

 

Friday, June 7, 2013: St. John's Alumni Reception

Join fellow alumni from U of Guelph, U of Waterloo and McMaster for an Alumni Reception at Chinched Bistro in St. John's, Newfoundland. Enjoy contemporary bistro cuisine made by award-winning chefs using local ingredients as well as one complimentary beverage. This fun-filled evening runs from 6 to 8 pm and promises to be a great time. Register online now.

 

Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 2013: Alumni Weekend 2013

Join alumni as they come back to campus to celebrate anniversary milestones. Reunion classes have planned their events and are looking forward to reconnecting with former classmates and friends on campus. The Campus Co-op, is celebrating 100 years and a display will be featured at the President's Lunch registration area as well as in the new Alumni Hospitality Tent in front of the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre. The brochure for all reunion year classes will be in the mail mid-April. Registration is now open.

 

Monday, June 17, 2013: HAFA/HTM AA Golf Tournament

Mark your calendar for the 9th annual HAFA/HTM AA Golf Tournament at the Royal Woodbine Golf Course. Registration at 7 am with a shotgun start at 7:45 am and a team scramble format. Lunch follows golf. Proceeds go towards the HAFA/HTM Alumni Association providing support to the school of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Click here for sponsorship opportunities. Registration is now open.

 

Monday, June 17, 2013: President's Golf Tournament

Join fellow alumni golfers at the Cutten Fields in Guelph for this tournament formerly known as the Gryphon Golf Classic.  Stay tuned for more details.

 

August 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 18 and 20, 2013: Countdown to Guelph
Soon a new class will embark on their U of G journey. We are recruiting hometown alumni volunteers to help make it a smooth transition. Share your U of G experience with incoming students at one of our Countdown to Guelph events. Stay tuned for specific venues and times at the locations below:
August 6: Hamilton - Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena & Skating Cte, 7-9 pm

August 5: Guelph - Details TBA

August 8: Pickering - Pickering Recreation Complex, O'Brien Room, 7 - 9 pm

August 13: St. Catharines - Holiday Inn and Suites Parkway Conf. Ctr, 7 - 9 pm

August 15: London - Earl Nichols Recreation Cte, 7 - 9 pm

August 18: Mississauga - Mississauga Valley Comm. Ctr, Larry Taylor Auditorium, 7 - 9 pm

August 20: Kitchener/Waterloo, Stanley Park Comm. Ctr, 7 - 9 pm

For more information contact Ryan Brejak, Alumni Advancement Manager.

 

Sunday, August 25, 2013: Laurier vs Guelph

Join alumni and friends at Alumni Stadium for the first home game of the 2013 season.

 

Monday, September 2, 2013: Windsor vs Guelph

Spend your holiday Monday watching Windsor vs Guelph at Alumni Stadium.

 

Saturday, September 21, 2013: Homecoming 2013

Watch McMaster vs Guelph at Alumni Stadium. Stay tuned for further Homecoming 2013 details.

 

Saturday, October 5, 2013: York vs Guelph

Be sure to come to Alumni Stadium to watch York vs Guelph. This will be the last home game of the regular season so don't miss it!

 

Saturday, November 16. 2013: Hockey Day in Gryphonville

Mark the date on your calendar for Hockey Day in Gryphonville. Stay tuned for more information. Contact Sam Kosakowski, Alumni Advancement Manager for more details.

 

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