UCalgary Alumni’s annual celebration of the best of UCalgary is back! Enjoy two weeks of thought-provoking and fun in-person and virtual sessions, experiences and special offers.
See the full lineup below, designed to help you discover new ideas, explore what UCalgary has to offer and maybe even spark a new passion!
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 12 p.m., MT | Virtual
The High-Performing Workplace
Learn how to reach your full potential and optimize the skills of your team in this career-development webinar.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 4:30 and 6 p.m. | In-person
Field Trip: Behind the Beans Tour
Curious about what’s in your coffee cup? Join us for this field trip where you’ll have exclusive access to the proud Alumni Built Business, Canadian Heritage Roasting Company.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | In-person and virtual
EARTHx: The Ice Age Time Traveller
Join the Faculty of Science to learn about the 2022 discovery of a mummified baby woolly mammoth, the landscape it inhabited and its mechanism of preservation.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | In-person
Field Trip: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Take in the night skies and the latest research at the ROA with fellow alumni and a cup of hot chocolate!
Thursday, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m. | In-person and virtual
2024 Arch Awards
Join us as we celebrate six visionary alumni who demonstrate extraordinary devotion to their careers and the ideals of the university.
Friday, Oct. 18 | 12 p.m., MT | Virtual
Dig In! to Animal Care & Vet Adventures
From caring for your pet to the world of zoo medicine, this is your chance to ask a flock of animal experts your burning questions.
Saturday, Oct. 19 | 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. | In-person
Dinos Volleyball Games
Come out and cheer on your Dinos as they take on the University of Manitoba Bisons in a double-header with both the men’s and women’s teams — FREE for UCalgary alumni!
Monday, Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. | In-person
Ladle UP! Volunteer for Food Prep
Join UCalgary's Soup Squad! Prep ingredients for fresh student meals, reconnect with alumni and help make a difference.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. | In-person
Journey into Innovation: Life Sciences Hub Tour
Discover the latest in health care solutions and cutting-edge research in Calgary's tech ecosystem with behind-the-scenes access to Innovate Calgary's inventive space
Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 12 p.m., MT | Virtual
Stay Ahead with Digital Transformation
Join this webinar from Continuing Education to learn how digital transformation is impacting today's workplaces, and how to stay relevant in this evolving landscape.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 5 p.m. | In-person
Creating Tomorrow
UCalgary is changing the landscape of water research. Hear from the experts currently working on innovative water projects and learn more about how you can get involved.
Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 12 p.m., MT | Virtual
Influencing Without Authority
Join this webinar from Continuing Education for practical methods to deliver your ideas and drive positive change — all without wielding formal authority.
Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6 p.m. | In-person
Science in the Cinema: The Imitation Game
Join us for an evening of entertainment and learning! The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring technology and inclusion experts from UCalgary and our alumni community.
Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | In-person
The Joyful Sage: Renunciation and the Good Life in the Mahābhārata
Explore the Sanskrit epic poem The Mahābhārata with UCalgary philosophy and religious studies professor Dr. Christopher Framarin, PhD.
Friday, Oct. 25 | 12 p.m. | In-person
Writing Better with Vivid Descriptions
A thing in a place doing something. Join this session from Continuing Education to transform your writing by learning to form vivid descriptions.
Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | In-person
UCalgary Open House
Do you have a student in your life thinking about attending UCalgary in the future? Join us to learn more about UCalgary and don’t forget to stop by the alumni booth to say hi!
Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12 to 5 p.m. | In-person
Halloween Spooky Family Skate
Fang-tastic ghouls and dreadful Draculas are invited to join us at the Oval for an afternoon of skating, fun and activities that are too cute to spook!
Monday, Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | In-person
Dinos Hall of Fame
Join the Dinos in recognizing those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics at the University of Calgary.
Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 6 p.m. | In-person
Make Law, Not War
Join the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies for a special edition of its annual Highlander Lecture at the Military Museums.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 12 p.m. | In-person and virtual
One Child Every Child: 3MT Edition
Join UCalgary graduate students as they share their latest research on children's health in engaging and non-technical three-minute thesis presentations.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 8 to 11 p.m. | In-person
Oval After Dark
Experience terror on ice at UCalgary's Oval After Dark: a chilling late-night skate and haunted-maze adventure.