Signature Events
Bisons Football Game & Family Tailgate Party
Saturday, September 14, 2024
🎉 Family Tailgate Party at 1:00 p.m. (Princess Auto Stadium concourse)
Enjoy tons of prizes, giveaways, face painting, bouncy castles, carnival games, and mesmerizing magic performances. You can even take an unforgettable photo with the iconic Grey Cup trophy! Plus, the first 1,000 people get to sample a brand-new ice cream flavor – a collaboration between UM’s Dairy Club and OMG!
🏈 Kickoff is at 2:00 p.m. (Princess Auto Stadium)
Cheer on the Bisons as they face the University of Alberta Golden Bears! You won’t want to miss the exciting half-time show featuring the incredible X-Treme Dogs the whole family will love.
Get up to four free tickets now by using promo code: UMALUMNI24
Need help with the ticket platform? Watch this video or email bison.tickets@umanitoba.ca
UM Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, September 14, 2024 (Free event)
Start Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Starting Point: Join us on the roof walkway of Extended Education
This fun-filled scavenger hunt will take you on an adventurous journey across campus, where you'll search for hidden places shown in photos and answer questions about them, which will lead to a final location where something is hidden. It's a fantastic way to engage with the campus and meet fellow participants. Participate as a team or individually, the choice is up to you!
Remember comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate attire, and a water bottle!
Homecoming Concert - SOLD OUT
A Celebration of Music
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (Free event)
Doors open: 6:30 p.m. | Concert: 7:00 p.m.
Desautels Concert Hall, 150 Dafoe Rd.
A Homecoming mainstay, featuring performances by students and faculty of the Desautels Faculty of Music.
Come experience the extraordinary talent in the new Desautels Concert Hall.
65th Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration of Excellence Gala - SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Manitoba Room, UMSU University Centre
Take part in the 65th Anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards and join the UM community during Homecoming 2024 to celebrate the accomplishments of remarkable UM alumni.
In-Person Campus Tour
Friday, September 20, 2024 (Free event)
Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Departure: 5:30 p.m..
Active Living Centre
This interactive and informative outdoor campus walking tour takes approximately 60 minutes and covers a large section of the Fort Garry campus. Remember comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate attire, and a water bottle!
Anytime | On Demand
Immerse yourself and return to campus – from anywhere in the world! Take a 360-degree campus tour or visit this unique Historic Lost Spaces guided tour.
Bison Women's Soccer
Saturday, September 21, 2024
1:00 p.m
West Turf Field
Cheer on the Bisons Women's Soccer team when they face the MacEwen Griffins during the season's home-opener! Get tickets now by using promo code: UMALUMNI24
Can’t wait to see you there cheering on our UM Bisons Women!
Need help with the ticket platform? Watch this video or email bison.tickets@umanitoba.ca
More to explore
We're regularly adding new faculty, college and unit events and experiences to the Homecoming lineup. Check back often for the latest updates!
UM alumni merchandise
Bisons Sale!
Show your Bisons pride and gear up for the new season by visiting the UM Bookstore for the the Bisons merch sale September 13 - 20!
Alumni reunions
Plan or attend a milestone reunion. If you graduated in a year ending in "4" or "9"... Congratulations you are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year!
Homecoming is a wonderful way to reconnect with your former classmates, teammates, faculty, program or student group, to share experiences and create new memories.
Contact us
Alumni Relations
Unit 100-137 Innovation Drive
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 6B6 Canada