September 20-21, 2024
UBC Okanagan
Come back to campus to celebrate the UBC Okanagan community with a weekend full of activities! Root for the UBCO Heat in their thrilling soccer match. And what’s summer without a barbecue? Indulge in beverages, bites, and great conversations with fellow alumni and UBC Okanagan’s principal and deputy vice-chancellor.
Questions? Please contact alumni.events@ubc.ca or 604-822-4772.
UBC Okanagan Homecoming Schedule
Friday, September 20, 2024
alumNIGHTS: Off-the-Pitch Reception
Nonis Sports Field, 1035 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
5:30pm–8:00pm
The Heat women’s soccer team is set for an exciting return to Nonis Sports Field, in an evening filled with food and entertainment. As last year’s Canada West quarter-finalists, the Heat are hoping to tame the Mount Royal University Cougars so they can return to the conference playoffs for a second straight season. Get together for an exclusive alumNIGHTS gathering where we’ll bring the noise — and the Heat — to support our talented student athletes!
No cost
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Principal’s Homecoming BBQ
Central Courtyard, UBC Okanagan
Registration, activities and entertainment: 11:00am–3:00pm
Principal’s Homecoming BBQ: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Bring your friends and family to the Principal’s Homecoming BBQ hosted by Lesley Cormack, Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor. There will be lots of things for everyone to enjoy: faculty-hosted tents; entertainment and photo opportunities; family-friendly activities and games; and, of course, a barbecue, beverages, and even wine tastings! Gather with us for an afternoon on campus reminiscing with friends and making new connections.
Campus Tour
If you arrive early for the festivities, join us for a tour of campus from 11:00am-12:00pm. Visit some of your favorite spots and see some places you may have missed as a UBCO student. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!
Wine Tastings from the alumni UBC Wine Club: 11:30am–2:00pm
The alumni UBC Wine Club is your opportunity to enjoy special deals and exclusive pricing on featured wines from Okanagan wineries owned or operated by fellow alumni. Each wine selection is meticulously chosen by our expert team, ensuring a diverse and exciting range of high-quality wines in every pack. No purchase is necessary. Simply sign up and special quarterly offers will come your way! Come by for a tasting from featured winery: Terravista.
No cost
Faculty activities
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
12:00pm–2:00pm: Central Courtyard, UBC Okanagan Campus
Stop by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences booth to enjoy a frozen sweet treat! Whether you’re reconnecting with friends or exploring the latest campus developments, our booth promises a refreshing break with delicious ice cream. We look forward to seeing you there!
School of Engineering
12:00pm–2:00pm: Central Courtyard, UBC Okanagan Campus
The School of Engineering would love to hear where you are now and to help you tell your story! Join us for an alumni photo booth, where you can receive a free professional headshot for your LinkedIn, website, resume, or professional portfolio. Our Communications experts can also provide guidance on how to elevate and polish your LinkedIn presence to put your best foot forward. Lastly, we invite you to stop by and share your story with us. Complete a 1:1 alumnus Q&A and receive a blog post you can share with your network, showcasing your career path since graduation.
Geering Up Presents: Nature, art, and science
Inspire a love of STEAM as we explore nature, art, and science through the creation of chromatography butterflies. Perfect for all kids big and small! Look for the Geering Up booth to come discover and create with us!
Faculty of Health and Social Development Vitals Lab
12:00pm–2:00pm: Central Courtyard, UBC Okanagan Campus
Join our Faculty of Health and Social Development students for tips on healthy living and get those vitals checked!
Faculty of Management Trivia
12:00pm–2:00pm: Central Courtyard, UBC Okanagan Campus
Ready to test your management smarts? Here’s your chance to show off your business savvy! Compete head-to-head in a thrilling trivia showdown to challenge your knowledge of management principles, UBCO history, and fun facts. Afterward, refresh yourself with a drink from our iced coffee bar.
Can’t make it to campus? Join the fun from anywhere with our online trivia option.
The top trivia master will win a luxurious two-night stay at the stunning Sparkling Hill Resort. Imagine soaking in the serenity of the Okanagan Valley, all thanks to your quick wit and business acumen!
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science: The Science of Pepper Breeding
12:00pm–2:00pm: Central Courtyard, UBC Okanagan Campus
Ready to discover different pepper varieties and breeding methods? Join Dr. Chase Mason and his student-led UBCO Plant Breeding Initiative team for scientific activities in pepper breeding! Learn how to assess sugar content, perform cross-pollination, and take home mystery pepper seeds of your own. What’s more? Spin the wheel to win UBC merchandise!
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
2:00pm–3:00pm: The FINA Gallery (1148 Research Road), UBC Okanagan Campus
Prelude: Annual FCCS Faculty and Staff Exhibition
Our first annual exhibition and speaker series features the artwork of select Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) faculty and staff. The 2024 exhibition will showcase the works of instructors Briar Craig, Aleksandra Dulic, Patrick Lundeen, Crystal Przybille (BFA’97, MFA’20), and Darian Stahl, as well as staff and alumni Joanne Gervais (BFA’06, MFA’10), Shauna Oddleifson (BFA’98), and Lacia Vogel (BFA’12).
Gervais and Oddleifson will offer a talk about their work at the opening reception. Light refreshments and wine will be served.
Opening reception and artist talk: Saturday, September 21, 2:00pm–3:00pm
Exhibition dates: August 28 to September 26, 2024
FINA Gallery
Creative and Critical Studies Building
1148 Research Road
UBC Okanagan
Okanagan School of Education: Explore Indigenous Flora through Augmented Reality
2:00pm–3:00pm: Central Courtyard, UBC Okanagan Campus (meet at the registration tent)
In this land-based learning activity, Augmented Reality (AR) software will guide you in locating, identifying, and learning the Syilx names of Indigenous flora, to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of these plants to Syilx culture. Participate in teams, connect with nature, and learn more about Indigenous Okanagan species found on the UBC Okanagan campus!
Planning your day
UBC Bookstore promotion
Thanks to the UBC Bookstore’s generous support, all Homecoming participants have access to a 12 per cent discount* on a variety of merchandise including UBC-branded apparel, giftware, and books. During Homecoming week only — September 14 to 21, 2024 — this special offer includes Heat merchandise. Plan to stop at the Bookstore and stock up on new UBC swag!
REGULAR HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed
*Valid in-store and online using code ALUMNI. Exclusions apply: discount not valid on textbooks, gift cards, medical books and instruments, graduation frames, special orders, snacks, magazines, stamps, and computer hardware and software.
Are you looking for UBC Homecoming Vancouver? Check out the schedule here.
Even if you’re not in Kelowna or Vancouver, you’re still part of the UBC family! Homecoming activities are also being held in Hong Kong. Plus, My Town Meet-ups: Homecoming Edition are being organized around the world. Check out the list of My Town Meetups.
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
