Faculty
Events
Across UBC’s Vancouver campus and beyond, faculties and departments will be hosting a diverse array of Homecoming events and activities. From lively barbecues to walking tours, check out what’s being offered at this year’s Homecoming! These events are open to alumni of the hosting faculty or department. Be sure to read each description carefully for details, as many require separate and advance registration.
Faculty of Applied Science
Applied Science Dean’s BBQ: Saturday, September 20, 2025; 12:30pm–2:30pm
Grill-seekers, prepare to get your blaze on at the annual Dean’s barbecue! Enjoy a feast offering plenty of grill thrills while relaxing and reconnecting. Open to Applied Science community members only (alumni, faculty, staff, and friends) and up to two additional guests each.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
12:30pm–2:30pm
Engineering Student Centre
2335 Engineering Road
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4 – map
Faculty of Dentistry
[TBC???]
[TBC???]
Faculty of Education
[TBC???]
[TBC???]
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Outdoor Ecology Tour: Saturday, September 20, 2025; 10:30am: registration; 11:00am–12:30pm: tour
Learn all about about Stanley Park’s wetland ecology on a tour based at Beaver Lake with UBC Land and Food Systems alum Julia Taylor, who is the Public Environmental Education Coordinator for the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Discover fascinating details about beavers, frogs, and birds; uncover intriguing historical and conservation facts; and enjoy complimentary snacks, water, and a swag bag!
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:30am: registration
11:00am–12:30pm: tour
[tour start location TBC????]
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
[TBC???]
[TBC???]
Coordinated Arts Program (CAP)
Coordinated Arts Program (CAP) 20-Year Anniversary: Friday, September 19, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Alumni from the Coordinated Arts Program (CAP) are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of CAP! [details TBC???]
Friday, September 19, 2025
5:30pm–7:00pm
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
6163 University Boulevard
Vancouver BC
V6T 1Z1 – map
Department of Political Science
Political Science and International Relations Homecoming Mixer and Trivia Night: Saturday, September 20, 2025; [time TBC???]
Political Science and International Relations alumni, students, faculty, and emeriti are invited to this lively and casual in-person mixer for socializing and participating in a political trivia contest!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
[time TBC????]
Gallery Patio and Lounge [TBC???]
The Nest, Level 4
6133 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1 – map
Michael Smith Labs
Pond diversity and the microscope: Sunday, September 21, 2025; 10:30am–1:00pm
Experience a real lab by getting hands-on at Michael Smith Labs! Explore pond samples, discover incredible biodiversity, and experience the wonder of the microbial world. Perfect for curious kids — and the young at heart!
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1:00pm–2:00pm
Room 105
Michael Smith Labs
2185 East Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4 – map
Michael Smith Labs
Your DNA and the Amazing World of Genetics: Sunday, September 21, 2025; 1:00pm–2:00pm
Experience a hands-on molecular biology lab where you’ll extract and take home a sample of your own DNA. This session will also discuss the fascinating science of genetics and the ethical considerations involved.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1:00pm–2:00pm
Room 105
Michael Smith Labs
2185 East Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4 – map
Peter A. Allard School of Law
Allard Law Dean’s Community BBQ: Saturday, September 20, 2025; 12:00pm–2:00pm
All Allard School of Law alumni are invited to join Dean Ngai Pindell for our family-friendly event. Enjoy the Southern-style barbecue at Allard Hall before exploring the festivities taking place across campus! A special welcome to the Law Class of 1980 celebrating your reunion. We look forward to seeing all of you!
Saturday, September 20, 2025
12:00pm–2:00pm
Allard Hall
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1 – map
UBC Sauder School of Business
UBC Sauder Homecoming Festival 2025: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00am–3:00pm
All UBC community members are welcome to the UBC Sauder School of Business’ outdoor festival! Explore an alumni and student marketplace, tour the Henry Angus Building, enjoy live music, receive free goodies and special giveaways — and discover more! All UBC Sauder students, alumni, faculty, and staff (plus up to two guests each) are invited to enjoy a barbecue-style burger* at the festival.
*The barbecue is a special event for UBC Sauder community members and their guests.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
11:00am–3:00pm
Henry Angus Building
2053 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1 – map
Find the full UBC Homecoming Vancouver line-up here.
We acknowledge that UBC’s campuses are situated within the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wu7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and in the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples.
HOMECOMING IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PRESENTING PARTNERS OF FORWARD, THE CAMPAIGN FOR UBC
SUPPORTED BY ALUMNI UBC‘S PILLAR PARTNERS
