Class Organizers

Class Organizers are volunteers who make U of A Days a success by encouraging their classmates to join in the fun!

Class organizers:

• Are the contact person for their class
• Encourage classmates to attend U of A Days
• Are liaisons with the Office of Alumni Relations and/or their Faculty
• Help make decisions about how their class will be involved

Download Class Organizer Handbook

Role of Class Organizers

The role of Class Organizer can take very little time and effort — unless you choose otherwise. We ask that Class Organizers do at least the following:

• Attend at least one function during U of A Days (Sept. 17 - 20, 2026)
• Write up to three letters to mail or e-mail to your classmates
• Let us know of any address changes for your classmates
• Encourage your classmates to come celebrate

Optional 

• Recruit a class historian to collect anecdotes and put together a biography book (start early and beware the cost!)
• Private get-togethers, such as a lunch, pub night, golf tourney or BBQ
• Create a class website or Facebook page where classmates can share memories and photos
• Use your reunion as an opportunity to coordinate a class gift to leave a legacy from your class (e.g., donation to support student scholarships)
• Inviting former professors to join the reunion
• Recruit another classmate (or several!) to be an Class Organizer with you
• Gather a group of classmates to participate in a letter writing or phoning campaign
• Create custom letters that are unique for your classmates
• Encourage classmates to update their contact information with our record department at 780-492-3471, 1-866-492-7516, or alumrec@ualberta.ca

Planning my Reunion

The Office of Alumni Relations will provide Class Organizers with information, ideas, and support. To help make your reunion a success, Alumni Relations can:

• Provide you with letter templates or invitations to write to your classmates
• E-mail out up to three letters to inform your classmates of reunion activities
• Provide you with updated class lists (including current contact information) 
• Coordinate U of A Days registration for your classmates 
• Organize campus wide events during U of A Days
• Advertise and promote U of A Days
• Provide advice on class projects (e.g., In Memoriam lists, Class Gifts)
• Provide you a Reunion Kit to make your event a success! Kits will include milestone anniversary pins, green + gold decorations, U of A branded name tags, and a small gift. Kits will be available beginning in July 2026. 

Planning Reunions Outside of U of A Days

A Class Reunion need not be held during U of A Days. If you are interested in planning a reunion for another time of the year, Alumni Relations can assist you in your planning. We will provide you with the same services we provide to those planning their reunion during U of A Days. 

Contact Alumni Relations

If you are interested in becoming a class organizer, or if you have more information for us to add to the list of reunion classes, please contact our office at org@ualberta.ca.