Reunion Weekend 2026 will be a special moment for the Mount Allison University community, alumni, and graduates — especially for those whose student experience was shaped by the R.P. Bell Library. The 2026 Reunion Weekend will be the last reunion when the Library is open in its current form.  

While the Library will remain open through the 2026-27 academic year, Reunion Weekend 2026 marks the final official opportunity for alumni to experience the Library in its current form before it closes in April 2027 for a full revitalization. To honour its legacy, Mount Allison University is inviting alumni and the wider community to return to the R.P. Bell Library, share memories, and celebrate a space that has shaped generations of Mount Allison experiences.

Mount Allison alumni are invited to revisit and share their fond memories of the Library from their days on campus. 

Reunion Weekend offers a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with friends and the community while exploring the R.P. Bell Library. Throughout the weekend, a series of activities have been organized to welcome alumni back — including ways to reconnect and reminisce in the R.P. Bell Library — creating space to revisit familiar places, share stories, and reconnect with the Mount Allison community. 

Stay tuned via the Reunion Weekend schedule on mta.ca for official event times throughout the weekend. 

In-Person Events and Celebrations in the Library  

Learn about R.P. Bell Library: Centre for Innovation and Learning 

Members of the Development Office and Steering Committee will be in the R.P. Bell Library during Reunion Weekend to chat with alumni and friends about plans for the Library’s next chapter and how alumni memories and experiences have helped shape its future.  

Stairwell Wishes 

Alumni and 2026 graduates will be invited to paint the Library stairwell garnet and gold with their memories, messages, and warm wishes. Visit the Library during Reunion weekend to write a message on the stairwell walls for the 2026-27 cohort of students. 

Dessert Reception — Saturday, May 9, 9–10:30 p.m.

Following the banquet dinner on Reunion Weekend, alumni are invited to gather in the R.P. Bell Library for dessert and live music. As part of the evening, the Class of 2026 Grand March will pass through the Library on their way to Tweedie Hall for the Grad Ball — join in to celebrate and wish them well as they begin their next chapter. 

Your First Alumni Event – Sunday, May 10, 7:30–9 p.m.

Graduating students and their families will be welcomed into the Library on Sunday, May 10 by the Mount Allison Federated Alumni Board to celebrate their transition to alumni status — marking both an ending and a beginning within the Library’s walls. 

Alumni Near and Far — Participate from Around the Globe 

Alumni who are unable to return to campus for Reunion Weekend are still warmly invited to take part by submitting their memories and photos. 

Alumni are encouraged to share photos, stories, and reflections at alumni@mta.ca. These contributions will help create a digital collection celebrating the Library’s legacy that can be shared during Reunion Weekend.  

Whether you spent your time studying, met lifelong friends, stayed late into the night during mid-terms and exams, or found a quiet spot to relax, R.P. Bell Library holds a special place in many Mount Allison alumni stories.

Reunion Weekend 2026 is an invitation to return, reconnect, and celebrate a space that has supported learning, community, and discovery for almost 60 years. We look forward to celebrating its next chapter!  

The Reunion Weekend schedule will continue to be updated as events are confirmed. Visit mta.ca/reunion to see the latest information and register to attend.