September 21-24, 2023

September 21-24

September 21-24

U of A Days is an open invitation for absolutely anyone to come out and celebrate our connection to the Edmonton community and beyond.

Welcome to the U of A!

Come learn, play and explore.

U of A Days invites you—everyone is welcome!—to celebrate our connection to the Edmonton and Camrose communities and beyond.

Even if you've never stepped foot on one of our campuses before, we'd love you to join our alumni, students, faculty and staff for a weekend of fun, games, music and discovery. Let yourself be surprised and inspired by the amazing things that happen here. Throw on some green and gold, bring family and friends, and celebrate U of A style!

Featured Events

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Fête de la famille et communautaire du Campus Saint-Jean / Campus Saint-Jean Family and Community Day

Celebrate U of A Days with Campus Saint-Jean! There will be food, a CSJ scavenger hunt, and a bouncy castle! Everyone is welcome — alumni, community members, and current students. U of A's dedicated French-language multidisciplinary campus is located on rue Marie-Anne Gaboury (91 Street) in the heart of Edmonton's francophone neighbourhood

The Observer book cover

Author Talk with Marina Endicott

Join us online as Augustana Fine Arts & Humanities Chair, Roxanne Harde, interviews the award-winning author of Good to a Fault and The Little Shadows, about the novel she has waited to write for twenty years, based on her life-changing experience as the spouse of an RCMP officer.

Dallas Arcand and Dallas Arcand Jr. hoop dancing

Dallas Arcand + Dallas Arcand Jr. - Indigenous Speaker Series

Join us at Augustana campus for an unforgettable performance by three-time world champion hoop dancer, Dallas Arcand and his son.

Family gathered together

What Will Your Legacy Be?

Join us for a complimentary informative session with an estate planning professional to hear how you can build your family legacy through effective succession planning and thoughtful philanthropy.

Tours

New to U of A grounds, or has it been a while since you were here? Take a guided tour and explore the old, the new and the extraordinary.

Events at Augustana + Campus Saint-Jean

U of A Days is celebrated at all of our campuses! Check out the special activities happening at Augustana and Campus Saint-Jean.

Events for U of A Alumni

Just like every year, we are celebrating you! Find traditional and faculty alumni events here.

Green + Gold Spirit

Green + Gold clothing

No green and gold gear in your life? No problem! The Bookstore is offering 20% off on new Fall 2023 fashion styles in celebration of U of A Days, so you can stock up on your green and gold apparel! Visit them in SUB or at uab.ca/shop.

(Sale is online Sept 21-24 and in-store Sept 21 & 22. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.)

Visit the Bookstore

Weekend Schedule At a Glance

September 21-24

Weekend at a Glance PDF

U of A Days Weekend Schedule at a Glance
Start Time 21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Information Tent
(until 2 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. Information Tent
(until 5 p.m.)

ALES Breakfast with the Dean

9:30 a.m. Mass - St. Joe's College
10:00 a.m. Visit the University Botanic Garden
(until 6 p.m.)

Tour of Research & Collections Resource Facility (RCRF)

Visit the University Botanic Garden
(until 6 p.m.)

Kids on Campus Stage Show 
(until noon)

North Campus Tour

College of Health Sciences Alumni Brunch

Visit the University Botanic Garden
(until 6 p.m.)

St. Joe's College Brunch
(until 2 p.m.)

Visit the University Botanic Garden
(until 6 p.m.)

10:30 a.m.

North Campus Tour 

60th Engineering Class Reunion Luncheon

Brunch du doyen du Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ)
11:00 a.m.

Green & Gold Day 
(North Campus)

Green & Gold Day 
(Augustana Campus)

Public Art Walk

Fête de la famille et communitaire du Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ)

Indigenous Artisan Market
(Augustana Campus)
(until 5 p.m.)

Dino Lab Tours
(until 2 p.m.) 

North Campus Tour 

Explore Engineering

Mass - St. Joe's College
11:30 a.m.

Kids Court

12:00 p.m.

Wilson Climbing Centre Top Rope Climbing
(until 2 p.m.)

Wilson Climbing Centre Top Rope Climbing
(until 2 p.m.)

In Discussion with CMA President: What Brought us Here, Won't Take us There

Kids on Campus in Quad

Picnic Box Lunch

Wilson Climbing Centre - Free Bouldering + Facility Tours
(until 2 p.m.)

Wilson Climbing Centre - Free Bouldering + Facility Tours
(until 2 p.m.)

12:30 p.m.

Public Art Walk

1:00 p.m.

Public Art Walk

Kids Court

U of A Days Concert

1:15 p.m.

Nursing Simulation Centre Tour

1:30 p.m.

Tour of Research & Collections Resource Facility (RCRF)

North Campus Tour

North Campus Tour

Kids Court

Augustana U of A Days Concert
2:00 p.m.

Cap ’n’ Gown
(Reception follows at 3:30 p.m.)

Dallas Arcand Performance
(Augustana Campus)

2:15 p.m.

Nursing Simulation Centre Tour

2:30 p.m.

North Campus Tour

3:00 p.m.

Dental Hygiene Alumni Chapter Reunion Reception

Beading Workshop
(Augustana Campus)

  Author Talk with Marina Endicott

4:00 p.m.

What Will Your Legacy Be?

TABS (Thursday afternoon Beverage Social)

4:30 p.m.

Meet Me After Class - Alumni Reception

Augustana Faculty Alumni Awards Reception

Mass - St. Joe's College

5:00 p.m.

Faculty of Arts Reception

Présentation de la recherche au Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ)

Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) Celebration

Alberta School of Business Happy Hour with Team Franella

5:30 p.m.

Faculty of Science Dean's Reception

7:00 p.m.

The Right to Food

Explore the Expanse

Mass - St. Joe's College

Need Assistance?

If you require assistance with your registration, please contact us at 780-492-3224, 1-800-661-2593 (toll-free), or via e-mail at uabevent@ualberta.ca.

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