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Reunion Weekend schedule

 

Friday, May 10

9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Registration
Windsor Grand Room, Windsor Hall

First stop, registration! Pick up your registration welcome package and get access to your on-campus accommodations.

Where's Windsor Hall? Visit our campus map.

Reunion Weekend arrival and parking information

Reunion attendees staying on campus will be checking in at Windsor Hall to get their room assignment and key, tickets, and registration package.

No parking will be available outside of Windsor Hall or Campbell Hall during check-in. Cars cannot be left unattended in the quad between Windsor and Campbell Hall, except to unload luggage.

Guests of Campbell Hall and Windsor Hall  

  1. Arrival: Enter the Northside Quad from Main Street (via the rainbow crosswalk) and keep right.  
  2. Navigation: Follow the posted signage in a loop to Windsor or Campbell Hall (depending on where you are staying). 
  3. Baggage drop–off: Drop off your luggage at your assigned house. Volunteers will assist with carrying and storing your luggage while you exit the loop to park your car. 
  4. Parking and registration: Exit from Windsor Hall at the same entrance point and turn right. Proceed to the King Street Parking Lot before returning to Windsor Hall to pick up your luggage and complete registration. Limited parking spaces are available on Rectory Lane just to the left of Windsor Hall.

Guests of Bennett and Thornton House 

  1. Arrival and bag drop–off: Drop off your bags at your assigned house. Volunteers will assist with carrying and storing your luggage while you park your car. 
  2. Parking: Park your car at the Edwards/Thornton Parking Lot on the corner of Salem/Park Street. 
  3. Registration: Enjoy a walk through campus to Windsor Hall on the Northside of campus to complete your registration.  

A reminder that Mount Allison is a pedestrian campus, concrete walkways are reserved for pedestrian use and unauthorized vehicles are not permitted to drive on the walkways. 

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

East Coast Lounge Gathering Space
Windsor Grand Room

Sit down and relax, play some cards, and catch up with friends and classmates before Reunion events begin!

1:30 p.m.

Friday Prayers
University Chapel, Manning Multi-faith Room

Weekly Friday Prayers for the Muslim Community are self-led. Prayer rugs available.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Historic walking tour of campus
Meet in front of the Wallace McCain Student Centre

4 p.m.

 

of a feather book launch and poetry reading with Thaddeus Holownia and Harry Thurston
Owens Art Gallery

4 p.m.

2SLGBTQ+ Social hosted by Bruce Blandford ('79) — for grads and alumni
The Pond Pub, Wallace McCain Student Centre

5-7 p.m.

East Coast Welcome Back Dinner
Jennings Dining Hall

Dinner includes your choice of carved ham or lobster, and includes garden salad, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert, coffee/tea. Vegetarian option available.

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Class of '74 — Welcome Back Dinner
Tweedie Hall, Wallace McCain Student Centre

7 p.m.

BFA '91 +33 Years Exhibit Opening Reception — hosted by Fine Arts Class of '91
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts

7 p.m.

Welcome receptions

  • Alumni Board Reunion — Windsor Ground Floor Lounge
  • Class of '54, '64, '69 — Windsor Hall 2nd Floor Lounge
  • Class of '79 — Windsor Hall 3rd & 4th Floor Lounges
  • Class of '84 — Campbell Hall 1st Floor Lounge
  • Classes of '88 & '89 — Campbell Hall 2nd Floor Lounge
  • Class of '94 — Campbell Hall 3rd Floor Lounge
  • Class of '99 — Campbell Hall 4th Floor Lounge
  • Classes of '04-'23, Hammond Lounge, Bermuda House
  • Women's Volleyball Reunion, The Pond (WMSC)

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Class of '74 — Welcome Reception
Windsor Hall, 3rd & 4th Floor Lounges

9:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Doors open at 9 p.m.

East Coast Kitchen Party with Big Fish
Jennings Dining Hall

Bring your dancing shoes! Everyone is invited to this Friday night concert with Halifax's Big Fish.

Saturday, May 11

8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Breakfast
Jennings Dining Hall

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Registration continues
Windsor Grand Room, Windsor Hall

For late arrivals, registration remains open until 2:00 p.m. Expecting to arrive later? Email alumni@mta.ca.

10 a.m.

Class meetings

  • Class of '64 — AvDx 116
  • Class of '74 — Tweedie Hall, WMSC
  • Class of '84 — AvDx 111
  • Classes of '88 & '89 — AvDx 112

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mount Allison Legacy Society Reception
Hammond House, 82 York St.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure
*use HWY 16 to the Parson Road

11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Class photos
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts (outside)

  • 11:15 a.m. — Alumni Board Reunion
  • 11:30 a.m. — Classes of '54, '59
  • 11:45 a.m. — Classes of '64, '69
  • 12:00 p.m. — Classes of '79, '84
  • 12:15 p.m. — Classes of '88, '89
  • 12:30 p.m. — Classes of '94, '09
  • 12:45 p.m. — Classes '04, '19
  • 1:00 p.m. — Classes '14, '23

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Alumni Luncheon
Jennings Dining Hall

12 p.m.

Class of '84 Luncheon
Painted Pony Bar & Grill, 26 Bridge St.

1-2 p.m.

 

Volleyball Gymnasium Tour
McCormack Gymnasium

1-2 p.m.

 

Remembering Robert (Bob) Lutes ('69)
Colville House

1-4 p.m.

Colville House open to visitors
Colville House

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Waterfowl Park guided tour
Meet at Windsor Grand Room

1:30-3 p.m.

Class of '54 — Virtual Zoom Call
Zoom/Dunn 101

2 p.m.

Bittersweet: Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts Graduates Exhibition 2024 Opening
Owens Art Gallery

Presenting the work of BFA and BA major in Fine Arts students graduating from the Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts — a culmination of their degree program.

2-3 p.m.

Historic walking tour of campus
Meet in front of Wallace McCain Student Centre

3-4:30 p.m.

MtA Trivia! hosted by Cydney Kane ('17)
The Pond Pub, Wallace McCain Student Centre

Test your MtA knowledge for a chance to win great prizes.

3 p.m.

Class of '99 — 25-year pin ceremony and
Classes of '54-'69 — Charles Frederick Allison pin ceremony
Convocation Hall

While the Class of '99 celebrates their reunion by receiving their 25-year pin, the Charles Frederick Allison pin will recognize alumni who are celebrating more than 50 years since graduation from Mount Allison. Business dress.

Class of '99 class photo will be taken following the ceremony.

4:30 p.m.

Class of '74 — 50-year pin ceremony
Convocation Hall

This pin presentation recognizes alumni who are celebrating 50 years since graduating Mount Allison, followed by a reception. Business dress.

Class of '74 class photo will be taken following the ceremony. A joint-photo will also be taken with the graduating Class of '24.

5:30 p.m.

Class of '24 photo followed by '74 & '24 combined photo
Front steps of Convocation Hall

6-8 p.m.

Classes of '04-'23 — Y2Karaoke
The Pond, Wallace McCain Student Centre

Competition happens from 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

6-7 p.m.

Alumni Banquet Reception
Jennings Dining Hall Mezzanine

Have a drink and mingle with alumni before heading downstairs to the Alumni Banquet.

7-9 p.m.

Alumni Banquet
Jennings Dining Hall

The highlight of Reunion, featuring a delicious meal in a semi-formal setting. Alumni Achievement Awards will also be presented.

Please note, dessert will be served at the Dessert Reception in the Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts, included in your Alumni Banquet ticket.

9-10:30 p.m.

Dessert Reception
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts 

Complimentary for Alumni Banquet ticket holders. Featuring a free tour of the print studio with Fine Arts Professor Dan Steeves.

9-11 p.m.

Classes of '04-'23 — Y2K Beers & Cheers
Bagtown Brewery, 45 Main St.

10:30 p.m.

Coffee House hosted by Rob MacQueen ('85) and Dave Wheaton ('84)
Windsor Grand Room

Encouraged to bring your musical instruments!

Sunday, May 12

8-10 a.m.

Farewell Breakfast
Jennings Dining Hall

10 a.m.

Sandy MacIver ('74) & Students Social
Jennings Hall Boardroom

10-11 a.m.

Waterfowl Park guided tour
Meet at Windsor Grand Room

11 a.m.

Alumni Chapel Celebration
University Chapel

Join alumni, the Mount Allison community, and anyone who want to join in song, prayer, sacred text, and reflection — hosted by the Multi-faith Chaplain and Spiritual Care Coordinator. People of all faiths, spiritual, and philosophical paths are welcome.

Pop-up choir: If you like to sing, come at 10 a.m., learn a song and sing it during the celebration. Singers of all levels welcome.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure
*use HWY 16 to the Parson Road

1-4 p.m.

Colville House open to visitors
Colville House

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Convocation Weekend Recital
Brunton Auditorium, M.Y. Bell Conservatory of Music

Performances by students from the Department of Music. Admission is free.

What's open on campus May 10-13?

Location Hours
Bookstore
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sat.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Sun.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Mon.: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Owens Art Gallery
  • Fri.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Mon.: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Current exhibitions:

  • Bittersweet: Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition 2024
  • of a feather, featuring works by Thaddeus Holownia and Karen Stentaford
  • The Colville Gallery
Colville House
  • Sat.-Sun.: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Chapel
  • Fri.-Mon.: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Athletic Centre/
Fitness Centre
  • Fri.: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Note: the gymnasium, the pool, and the fitness centre are FREE for alumni to use during Reunion Weekend.