UCalgary Alumni’s annual celebration of the best of UCalgary is back for 10 days of exciting in-person and virtual sessions, experiences and special offers!
See the full lineup of curated programs and experiences below, designed for you to discover new ideas, build connections and have fun.
Alumni All-Access is open to everyone — alumni, community members and their families. Space may be limited, so we encourage you to sign up as early as possible!
2023 Arch Awards
Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | In-person and virtual
Join us as we celebrate eight visionary alumni who demonstrate extraordinary devotion to their careers and the ideals of the university.
Oct. 12 | 8:30 a.m. | In-person
A Four-Decade Journey from Cross-Cultural Education to Anti-Racist Education
Attend the Canadian Association for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education’s annual conference keynote with Dr. Verna St. Denis, PhD — member of the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree First Nation and special advisor to the president on anti-racism and anti-oppression at the University of Saskatchewan.
Oct. 14 | 2 p.m. | In-person
Science in the Cinema: Inside Out
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and learning! The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring mental health experts from UCalgary and our alumni community.
Oct. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | In-person
Nurturing our roots toward health and healing: the story of Iiyikinaami
Join the Faculty of Nursing for their annual Marguerite Schumacher Memorial Alumni Lecture featuring Debbie Smith, BN'94.
Oct. 15 | In-person
UCalgary Alumni Day at TELUS Spark
Enjoy the day at UCalgary community partner TELUS Spark with 50% off advanced tickets for UCalgary alumni and their families.
Oct. 16 | 12 p.m. | Virtual
Food Security, Mutual Aid and the UCalgary Alumni Community
Join the Alumni Food Security Network on World Food Day to learn more about food insecurity both on campus and in the community.
Oct. 17 | 10 a.m. | Virtual
Unpacking the Portfolio Career
Have you ever thought about diversifying your income and pursuing a career that deviates from the traditional corporate ladder? Join us to unpack the gig economy and learn the “what” and “how” of portfolio careers.
Oct. 17 | 12 p.m. | Virtual
University of Calgary Alumni Association Annual General Meeting
All UCalgary alumni are invited to join UCalgary Alumni Association President Ian Minnifee, BA’94, for the 2023 Annual General Meeting.
Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. | Virtual
Rediscovering Marketing — What's In It for Me?
Join this webinar from Continuing Education to learn how reframing your marketing strategies can lead to success and personal fulfilment.
Oct. 18 | 12 p.m. | Virtual
Embark on a Career Journey into Cloud Computing and AI
Join this webinar from Continuing Education to help prepare for the changing world of work in the technology sector.
Oct. 19 | 12 p.m. | Virtual
Strategic Thinking Skills as a Competitive Advantage
Join this webinar from Continuing Education to learn how to increase your strategic thinking tactics to advance your professional goals.
Oct. 19 | 4:30 p.m. | In-person
Charbonneau Lab Tours
Step into the shoes of cancer researchers and explore laboratories, see live investigations and have your questions answered by those who are actively shaping the future of cancer research.
Oct. 20 | 6 p.m. (women's) and 7:30 p.m. (men's) | In-person
Dinos Volleyball Games
Come out and cheer on your Dinos when they take on the MacEwan University Griffins in a double-header with both the men’s and women’s teams — FREE for UCalgary alumni!
Oct. 21 | Morning Tour Available | In-person
Field Trip: Behind the Scenes Access to the Human Performance Lab
Get exclusive access to this innovative lab that produces research for companies from Adidas to Taylor Made (and so much more!).
Oct. 22 | Morning and Afternoon Tours Available | In-person
Field Trip: Yamnuska Wolf Dog Sanctuary
Join fellow UCalgary alum and owner/operator Georgina De Caigny, BSc (Eng)’11, to learn about wolfdogs and wolves in the wild, explore the sanctuary and interact with a wolfdog yourself!
Oct. 22 | 1 p.m. | In-person
Connecting the Innovation Dots with Dr. Bob
Join Haskayne School of Business legend Dr. Bob Schulz for a session that brings innovation to real-time issues that are being faced in the health and wellness space.