Homecoming
Homecoming, taking place from September 21-24, 2022, is a time-honoured UM tradition that brings everyone together to celebrate what it means to be part of the University of Manitoba community.
Events will continue to be added over the summer so check back often!
University-wide events
Masks required, except while eating or drinking. Visit the COVID-19 health and safety protocols webpage for more details.
Indigenous Homecoming
September 21, 11 a.m.
Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge
More details coming soon.
LinkedIn for Profile Building: Turn your profile into a recruiter magnet
September 21, 2 p.m.
Virtual
It’s easy to waste hours developing a LinkedIn profile that never actually gets seen. That’s why it’s crucial to start by understanding how recruiters search LinkedIn—and then optimize for what actually matters.
Homecoming Concert
Homecoming Concert
September 21
Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
Concert: 7 p.m.
Tache Arts Complex
A Homecoming mainstay, featuring performances by students and faculty of the Desautels Faculty of Music.
Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration of Excellence Gala
September 22, 5:30 p.m.
Manitoba Room, UMSU University Centre
Join the UM community during Homecoming 2022 to celebrate the accomplishments of five remarkable UM alumni.
This year's recipients are:
- Dr. Arnold Naimark [BSc(Med)/57, MD/57, MSc/60]
- Charlie Spiring [BComm(Hons)/80]
- Dr. Peter McPherson [BSc(Hons)/86, MSc/88]
- Pam Klein [MEd/83]
- Dr. Carly McLellan [BA/16, MD/20]
In-Person Campus Tour
September 24
Registration: 10:30 a.m.
Departure: 11 a.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!
Virtual Historic Tour of UM
Wayne Chan [BSc/93, BA/00], research computer analyst with UM’s Centre for Centre for Earth Observation Science, preserved the spirit of spaces and places on campus that have come and gone.
Use Google Chrome browser for best viewing experience.
View UM Virtual Historic Tour
Bisons Football Game
September 24
Tailgate: 1 p.m.
Kickoff: 2 p.m.
IG Field
Come watch the UM Bisons take on the Calgary Dinos. And don't forget to join us for the Tailgate Party on the concourse before the game!
FREE for UM alumni - promo code: UMALUMNI22
Not able to attend? Watch via livestream (link coming soon)
Bisons Women's Soccer Game
September 24
Tailgate: 6:30 p.m.
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
IG Field
Come watch the UM Bisons take on the Regina Cougars. And don't forget to join us for the Tailgate Party on the concourse before the game!
FREE for UM alumni - promo code: UMALUMNI22
Not able to attend? Watch via livestream (link coming soon)
Faculty, college and department events
Bisons
Bisons Football Alumni Homecoming Brunch
September 24
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Pinnacle Room at Investors Group Field
This year's gathering will honour the 1962 football team. The group consisted of 36 players and was led by head coach George Depres.
Tickets: $125 for individuals or $1250 for a table - includes the brunch, pre-game party at the Rum Hut, entrance to the homecoming football game and post-game celebration at the St. Norbert Hotel.
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
UMDAA Alumni of Distinction Awards
September 23
Cocktails: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 7 p.m.
Fort Garry Hotel
The University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association in partnership with the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and the University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene Alumni Association is pleased to present their annual celebration of alumni.
Extended Education
The Canadian Skills Agenda – what university alumni should know about the future of work (deciphering fact from fiction)
September 21, 3 p.m.
Virtual
Join Rod Lastra, Acting Dean, Extended Education, and others to explore the changing nature of skills/qualifications and how global disruptions (e.g., pandemic, global warming, conflict), automation, economic and demographic shifts are informing the rate of change.
Faculty of Architecture
Landscape Architecture 50th Anniversary Gathering
September 23, 5:00 p.m.
Centre Space, John A. Russell Building
Alumni reception, building tours and presentation - more info visit.
Artist Talk and Opening
September 22, 12:30 p.m.
Arch2 Gallery, Architecture 2 Building
Gallery exhibition: Craig Milliken (1969 B.E.S., 1975 M.L.Arch.)
Everyone Welcome
Faculty of Arts
The Paul Buteux Memorial Lecture: Caught in Conflict: Seeking justice for survivors of gender-based crimes in war
September 21, 7 p.m.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Join Dr. Valerie Oosterveld from Western University for her lectureCaught in Conflict: Seeking justice for survivors of gender-based crimes in war.Hosted by the Centre for Defence and Security Studies.
Public Forum on Values for a Liveable City
September 22, 7 p.m.
Manitoba Planetarium
Hosted by the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, this discussion is related to the upcoming municipal election.
Faculty of Law
Celebrating 50 years of the UM Community Law Centre (UMCLC)
September 21, 5 p.m.
Virtual
The Faculty of Law Homecoming will take place virtually on Zoom so that alumni across the world can attend. This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Manitoba’s Community Law Centre (UMCLC). This event is in collaboration with Legal Aid Manitoba. More details to come.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dean's Breakfast
September 24
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Program begins: 9 a.m.
Brodie Atrium
More details to come.
School of Art
Exhibition – Eduardo Aquino: TAPUME
Exhibit: August 25 to October 14, 2022
Reception: Thursday, September 22, 5-8 p.m., Faculty of Architecture’s A2G Gallery
Tapumemeans “construction hoarding” in Portuguese. Construction hoardings conceal sites of activity while becoming sites of activity themselves. Palimpsests bearing the traces of collectively-realized, ad-hoc, and ephemeral gestures, they are tagged with graffiti, covered with posters, and scuffed and scraped by passers-by. These markings are subsequently repainted, an accrual often producing, quite unintentionally, a painterly, minimalist aesthetic.
St John's College
Indigenous Wisdom in the Healing Garden Luncheon
September 22, St John's College
Blessing and smudging: 11 a.m., Healing Garden
Luncheon: 12 p.m.
Join us for an Indigenous cuisine luncheon and presentation by Dana Wood (Registered Herbalist and Clinician) who will share her wisdom on traditional medicinal plants in Manitoba.
Registration options:
- $20.00 to participate in the entire event which includes the lunch and presentation
- Free to attend only the Healing Garden ceremony portion of the event
UM alumni events
Alumni Reunions
Alumni reunions are a wonderful way to reconnect with your former classmates, teammates, faculty, program or student group, to share experiences and create new memories.
UM alumni merchandise
Show your UM pride!
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Contact us
Alumni Relations
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University of Manitoba
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