40th Anniversary
Homecoming '07
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Breakfast with Dr. John Roberts -
Convocation Hall
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Hosted by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Manitoba Business Council, the breakfast will feature world-renowned economist and UWinnipeg alumnus Dr. John Roberts speaking on Sparking Innovation in Business. Tickets are $15 and available through the Chamber at www.winnipeg-chamber.com.
State of the University Address
Convocation Hall
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
President Lloyd Axworthy will open the Homecoming weekend with a special address on The University of Winnipeg's vision for a sustainable future. Seating is limited - first come, first serve.
Homecoming Registration
Registration Tent
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Registration Tent on the front lawn of Wesley Hall will be the central location for Homecoming 2007. When you arrive on campus, stop by the tent to register, grab your Alumni Weekend Pass, purchase event tickets and pick up your registration package.
The University of Winnipeg Retirees’ Association Luncheon
Clearsight Event Tent
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
After spending years as a faculty or staff member, retirement is the culmination of a career. Enjoy a delicious luncheon with fellow retirees, looking back and looking forward.
Show & Tell: Notions of Home and Place by Alumni
Gallery 1C03
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us for the opening of this group exhibit featuring contemporary art in various media by 13 alumni artists now living across Canada. The show will be a feast for both your visual and aural senses! Gallery 1C03 is open during Homecoming Weekend on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
40th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture Series
"Canada's Water"
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Harvey Thorleifson, State Geologist of Minnesota; Director, Minnesota Geological Survey; and Professor, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Minnesota.
Opening Reception
Clearsight Event Tent
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Homecoming 2007 officially opens with a Wine & Cheese Reception featuring sparkling entertainment from our students and alumni. President Lloyd Axworthy will be in attendance to welcome you home.