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Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2

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Homecoming 2025

Welcome home, Bisons! Homecoming is a time-honoured tradition that brings everyone together to celebrate what it means to be part of the herd at the University of Manitoba. It's a wonderful way to connect with our alumni and community!

Join us for the Bisons Block Party on September 20. Head to Princess Auto Stadium for family fun, live music, Billy the Bison’s birthday party, the new Bisons athletics logo reveal at the football game and plenty more throughout the day.

It’s all part of Homecoming weekend, running September 18–20. Explore more events across campus, including a concert, soccer game, campus tours and an inspiring speaker series.

We can't wait to come together again!

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UM students celebrating Homecoming

Signature Events

3 UM alums celebrating at the Homecoming football game

Bisons Block Party and Football Game

Free entry! Doors open at noon on Saturday, September 20!

New Bisons athletics logo reveal!
Billy the Bison's Birthday Party!
Alumni Lounge
Family fun activities
Live entertainment
Prizes
Merchandise pop-up shop
Speaker series
and more!

Registration will open in July.

...more details coming soon!

Distinguished Alumni Awards

66th Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration of Excellence Gala

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Manitoba Room, UMSU University Centre

Take part in the 66th Anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards and join the UM community during Homecoming 2025 to celebrate the accomplishments of remarkable UM alumni.

Learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Awards

The music concert at Homecoming

Homecoming Concert

Friday, September 19, 2025 at Desautels Concert Hall

...more details coming soon!

Campus tour at Homecoming

In-Person Campus Tours

Saturday, September 20, 2025 (Free event)
Details coming soon!

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.

Alumni reunions

Group of people from the 1970's

Plan or attend a milestone reunion. If you graduated in a year ending in "5" or "0"... 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.

Find your reunion

2024 events - updates coming soon!

We're regularly adding new faculty, college and unit events and experiences to the Homecoming lineup. Check back often for the latest updates!

Campus Children's Centre 50th Anniversary

Saturday, September 14, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Campus Children's Centre, 15 & 19 Dysart Road

Join us for our 50th Anniversary. Fun for the whole family!
Hot Dogs, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Spiderman and Cinderella
Bisons Football Homecoming Brunch sponsored by Trane Canada

Saturday, September 14, 2024
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
The Pinnacle Club, Princess Auto Stadium

Join the UM Bisons Football Alumni Association at the annual Homecoming Brunch honouring the 2001 Bisons Football team with Scott Coe and special guest Derek Taylor.

Individual tickets: $125
Tables of 10: $1,250

Proceeds support the UM Bisons Football Scholarship and the football program.

For more information, call Alumni Relations at 204-474-9946.

Click to purchase tickets.
Discover the Farm

Sunday, September 15, 2024 (Free event)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre

Held at UM's Glenlea Research Station 15 minutes south of Winnipeg, this open house event offers interactive family fun and an opportunity to talk with Manitoba farmers, see live animals including pigs, dairy cows, broilers and laying hens, and explore prairies crops like canola. The event will include hands-on activities and food samples while supplies last.

Click to register.
Extended Education: Prioritizing Equity and Inclusion in Education

Monday, September 16, 2024
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Virtual

Join this webinar to explore the future of education with a focus on equity and inclusion. Discover our new Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) program, learn strategies to support diverse learners, including international students, and integrate Indigenous perspectives into educational frameworks. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies for creating a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all.

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St John's College Lunch & Lively Conversation

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Cross Common Room (Room 108), St John’s College
Fee: $15 for lunch

Dr. Gerald Friesen, distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at UM and retired Fellow of St John’s College will share insights into his new book, The Honourable John Norquay.

To register, contact Edmund Opoku-Agyeman, Development Coordinator at edmund.opokuagyeman@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7381 by September 7, 2024.
Faculty of Education Homecoming: Acting Today & Shaping Tomorrow

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (FREE)
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
290 Lecture Hall, Education Building
Fort Garry Campus

“New Grads, New Perspectives” Panel Discussion with Rawia Azzahrawi, Cara Colorado, Ahmad Zirak Ghazani, Matt Henderson, and Kevin Lamoureux.

Facilitated by Dr. Cameron Hauseman.“The Crayon Factory: Decolonizing Art Education” Knowledge Sharing and Mural Discussion led by Leah Fontaine with course participants.

To RSVP or more information, email dean.education@umanitoba.ca
Faculty of Social Work Homecoming Reception

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Marshall McLuhan Hall, 2nd floor UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus

Join us for an engaging evening exploring the intersection of social justice and environmental sustainability through green social work. This year, we are delighted to welcome::

- The Honourable Tracy Schmidt, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Manitoba, present the Helen Mann 50th Anniversary Award.

- Dr. Susan Hillock from Trent University deliver a lecture on green social work as part of the Baird Poskanzer Memorial Guest Lecture Series.

Click to register.
Debwataadizan (Believe in Yourself) Indigenous Homecoming, in partnership with the Riddell Faculty:

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (Free event)
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie, Wallace Building, followed by lunch in Migizii Agamik, Fort Garry Campus

Meet and listen to award-winning Environmental Studies graduate, water protector, land guardian, land-based educator, and Mother Earth advocate, Taylor Galvin [BEnvSt(Maj)/24]. Come and talk with Taylor about her journey as a student and the importance of culture and ceremony in her work.

Click to register.

For more information email Indigenous.engagement@umanitoba.ca
Tony T.K. Lau Lecture on Contemporary China

Thursday, September 19, 2024 (Free event)
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
John J. Conklin Theatre, 3rd floor Tache Arts Complex
Fort Garry Campus

The Faculty of Arts welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community to attend this annual prestigious event hosted by Tony T.K. Lau [BA/71].

China's Uncharted Transitions
Dr. Paul Bowles, University of Northern British Columbia
College of Pharmacy Welcome Reception & Tour

Friday, September 20, 2024
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Apotex Building, Bannatyne Campus

To register or for more information, contact darcy.routledge@umanitoba.ca
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Alumni Wine & Cheese Reception

Friday, September 20, 2024
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Active Living Centre Agora, Fort Garry Campus

Join fellow Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Alumni at a wine and cheese reception during Homecoming week.

Click to RSVP by Thursday, September 12.
Price Faculty of Engineering Reception and Mural Unveiling

Friday, September 20, 2024
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
EITC Atrium
Fort Garry Campus

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Price Faculty of Engineering! The Alumni Reception and Mural Unveiling event promises to be a highlight.

Renowned artist Mike Valcourt will be present to share the imagery and meaning behind the stunning new mural in EITC.

Enjoy appetizers and drinks as you reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate this beautiful addition to our campus.

Click to register.
College of Nursing Welcome Reception and Tour

Friday, September 20, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Helen Glass Centre for Learning, Fort Garry Campus

Registration details coming soon!
School of Art Live Studio Demonstrations

Friday, September 20, 2024
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
ARTlab Building, 180 Dafoe, Fort Garry Campus

Join us at our state-of-the-art facility for live studio demonstrations in drawing and print media. Explore the School of Art Gallery, student gallery, Art History Resource Room, and our new soundstage area. Guided tours will also be available. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience creativity in action!

Click to register.
Rady Dean's Breakfast

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Registration: 8:30 a.m., Breakfast: 9:00 a.m.
Brodie Centre Atrium, 727 McDermot Avenue, Bannatyne Campus
Tours following the breakfast

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will host the Rady Dean’s Homecoming Breakfast for all dentistry, dental hygiene, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and rehabilitation sciences alumni celebrating milestone reunions in 2024.

For more information, contact RadyAlumni@umanitoba.ca

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!

Young lady in yellow UM Bisons hoodie with Bisons Sale 25 per cent off September 13-20

Contact us

Alumni Relations

Unit 100-137 Innovation Drive
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 6B6 Canada

alumni@umanitoba.ca

204-474-9946

1-800-668-4908 (toll free)

204-474-7531

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