Faculty
Events
Across UBC’s Vancouver campus and beyond, faculties and departments will be hosting a diverse array of Homecoming events and activities. From 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. They require advance and separate registration. Please read the descriptions carefully.
Faculty of Applied Science
Applied Science Dean’s BBQ: Saturday, September 21, 12:30pm–2:30pm
Get ready for the return of the Dean’s annual barbecue! Rain or shine, relax and reconnect with your fellow Applied Science community members. Enjoy a feast offering plenty to eat and drink for everyone. To save your spot, be sure to RSVP!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
12:30pm–2:30pm
Engineering Student Centre
2335 Engineering Road
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4 – map
Faculty of Education
Indigenous Art Walk: Saturday, September 21, 11:00am
The Indigenous Art Walk introduces an ever-changing collection of artworks that uncover layers of history around place, space, and identity at UBC. These pieces tell the story of the ongoing stewardship of the Musqueam people who have nurtured and protected their home for thousands of years.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00am
11:00am tour (1 hour):
Starting at Brock Hall (1874 East Mall) – Victory Through Honour pole map
Ending at UBC Book Store (6200 University Blvd) – Musqueam Post, sʔi:ɬqəy̓ qeqən map
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
*Registration code required. If you are an Education alum but do not have the code, please contact education.alumni@ubc.ca.
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Alumni & Friends Meetup: Saturday, September 21, 11:00am–1:00pm
Hosted by the LFS Young Alumni Council, unwind and enjoy a day of fun at UBC Farm! Connect with fellow alumni, students, and friends, and make lasting memories in the heart of our vibrant community. Includes fun outdoor games, fantastic giveaways, and snacks.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00am–1:00pm
UBC Farm
3461 Ross Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1W5 – map
Faculty of Medicine
Homecoming Dance Celebration: Monday, September 16, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Welcome back to UBC! Lace up your shoes and get ready to hit the floor at our Homecoming dance party! Our dance instructor will turn your two left feet into feet moving right! In addition, the entire event will be livestreamed on Zoom so those at home can experience Homecoming. Reconnect with fellow alumni and dance the night away! All levels and ages welcome.
Monday, September 16, 2024
5:30pm–7:00pm
UBC Medical Student and Alumni Centre
2750 Heather Street
Vancouver BC
V5Z 4M2 – map
Peter A. Allard School of Law
Allard Law Dean’s Community BBQ: Saturday, September 21, 12:00pm–2:00pm
Join Allard Law Dean Ngai Pindell and the Allard Law community for a family-friendly barbecue. Come for a burger, drinks, and games at Allard Hall, and stay for the celebrations taking place across campus! An extra special welcome to the Law Classes of 1964, 2009, and 2019 who will be celebrating milestone reunions at the barbecue. We look forward to seeing you!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
12:00pm–2:00pm
Allard Hall
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1 – map
Department of Political Science
Political Science and International Relations Homecoming Dinner: Saturday, September 21, 5:30pm–8:00pm
Join fellow Political Science and International Relations alumni, students, faculty, and emeriti for a lively and casual in-person mixer to catch up, socialize, and enjoy our political trivia contest! Dinner will be served and a cash bar will be available for drinks.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
5:30pm–8:00pm
Gallery Patio and Lounge
The Nest, Level 4
6133 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1 – map
UBC Sauder School of Business
UBC Sauder Homecoming Festival & BBQ: Saturday, September 21, 11:00am–3:00pm
Gather with the UBC Sauder community at this outdoor festival, complete with a delicious barbecue*. Explore an alumni-owned business marketplace, enjoy live music, tour the Henry Angus Building, nab free goodies, and more. We’re inviting all UBC Sauder students, alumni, faculty, and staff and the entire UBC community to attend this family-friendly, fun-filled event!
*The barbecue is a special event for UBC Sauder community members and their guests (up to two per person)
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00am–3:00pm
Henry Angus Building
2053 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1 – map
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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
