50th Anniversary Gala
Join Us for a Milestone Celebration
For 50 years, the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine has been helping people live fuller, healthier lives through education, research and compassionate care. From pioneering physical therapy education in Alberta to advancing rehabilitation around the world, our community has spent five decades improving lives — one student, one patient and one discovery at a time.
Join us as we celebrate this remarkable milestone and the people who made it possible.
Whether you're an alumnus, former faculty or staff member, clinical educator, donor, partner or friend of the faculty, we'd be honoured to have you with us.
An Evening of Celebration
Reconnect with classmates and colleagues, revisit memories, and toast the people, partnerships and achievements that continue to advance rehabilitation in Alberta and beyond.
The evening will feature:
- A welcome reception where old friends pick up right where they left off and new connections are just a "what year were you?" away
- A plated dinner and dessert, served with reunions and plenty of "I can't believe it's been that long!" moments
- Stories that travel from FRM's early days to the work happening right now, with a peek at what's coming next
- Anniversary videos starring familiar faces from across the Rehab Med community
- A keynote from alumna Alicia Souveny (MScPT ’16) sharing her personal journey of rehabilitation, recovery and resilience
- A lively panel discussion to get your table talking
- Time to linger, laugh and swap "remember when" stories before the night wraps up
Event Details
Date:
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Location:
Royal Glenora Club
11160 River Valley Road NW
Edmonton
Time:
5:30–10 p.m.
Attire:
Business or cocktail attire
Tickets:
$30 per seat
$250 for a table of ten
Who Should Attend?
We welcome members of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine community, including:
- Alumni
- Current and former faculty and staff
- Students
- Clinical educators and preceptors
- Community and health-care partners
- Donors and supporters
- Friends of the faculty
50 Years of Milestones
From Canada's first stand-alone rehabilitation faculty to research that reaches around the world — trace the moments that made us.
Explore our historyIn Your Words
Read favourite memories from alumni, faculty and staff — and add your own message of congratulations.
Share a memoryCelebrating Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.
Since becoming Canada's first stand-alone Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine in 1976, we've educated thousands of rehabilitation professionals, advanced research that improves lives, and built partnerships that strengthen communities.
As we mark our first 50 years, we're also looking ahead. Together, we'll continue expanding access to rehabilitation, driving innovation and preparing the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of health care.
We hope you'll join us for this special evening.