Please note this schedule is not final and is subject to changes

Friday, May 9

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 Grand? Visit our campus map.

Reunion Weekend arrival and parking information

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

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

Guests of Harper, Campbell 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 (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 or Rectory Lane 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 Bigelow and Bennett 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 King Street or Rectory Lane.
  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 and catch up with friends and classmates.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Multi Sports Complex Information (MSC) with Jaryd Morrissey ('19)
Windsor Grand Room

Drop in and learn more about the newest addition to the MtA Campus and how it will provide year-round facilities for sports, recreation activities, and community events.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure

Directions from University: Take the Transcanada Hwy to Aulac - exit on to Hwy 16 to PEI, drive approximately 9 km to Parson Road and turn left.  Drive 1 km on Parson Rd and at the stop sign, turn left. Drive 3 km to 535 Jolicure Road.  Anchorage Press sign will be out.

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 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

Join us for a walk around campus to learn about the history of MtA.

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

2SLGBTQ+ Social  - for grads and alumni
The Pond Pub, Wallace McCain Student Centre

Connect, celebrate, and share your stories at the 2SLGBTQIA+ gathering at Reunion.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

East Coast Welcome Back Dinner
Jennings Dining Hall

Dinner includes your choice of lobster or chicken with garden salad, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert, coffee/tea. A vegetarian & vegan option is also available.

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Class of '75 - Welcome Back Dinner
Tweedie Hall, Wallace McCain Student Centre

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Welcome receptions

  • Class of '70 Welcome Reception - Harper Lounge, Floor TBD
  • Class of '75 Welcome Reception - Harper Lounge, 1st Floor 
  • Class of '80 Mixer -  Windsor Hall
  • Class of '90 Welcome Reception - Windsor Hall
  • Class of '95 Pizza Party - Windsor Hall
  • Class of '00 Pizza Party - Windsor Hall
  • Class of '05 Welcome Reception - Lounge TBD
  • Class of '24 Pizza Party - Lounge TBD

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

East Coast Kitchen Party with Signal Hill
Jennings Dining Hall

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

Saturday, May 10

8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. 

&

9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

AquaFit with Margaret
Athletics Center, lower level

A new event for Reunion - Start your morning off right with our very own Margaret Esparza-Lee, a certified AquaFitness instructor.  AquaFit is vertical aquatic exercises that focus on developing cardio, muscle, core and balance. Pool shoes and water bottle are recommended, towel and swimsuit is required. A waiver will need to be signed before participating.

Please note spaces are limited to 25 people per class, registration is required.  Email alumni@mta.ca if you would like to add it to your registration.

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Breakfast
Jennings Dining Hall

Refuel after your first night of Reunion, the food will be plentiful and the coffee will be hot!

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? Please email alumni@mta.ca.

Class Meetings

10 a.m.

  • Class of '70 - AVDX116
  • Class of '80 - PCCA103
  • Class of '90 - AVDX112
  • Class of '00 - AVDX111

10:30 a.m.

  • Class of '75 - Tweedie Hall, WMSC

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Class photos
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts (outside, side entrance) Rain location: PCCA Foyer

  • 10:15 a.m. - Class of '55 & '65
  • 10:30 a.m. - Class of '70
  • 10:45 a.m. - Class of '80
  • 11 a.m. - Class of '85
  • 11:15 a.m. - Class of '90
  • 11:30 a.m. - Class of '95
  • 11:45 a.m. - Class '05
  • 12 p.m. - Class of '10
  • 12:15 p.m. - Class of '15
  • 12:30 p.m. - Class of '20
  • 12:45 p.m - Class of '24
  • 1 p.m - Class of '60

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure

Directions from University: Take the Transcanada Hwy to Aulac - exit on to Hwy 16 to PEI, drive approximately 9 km to Parson Road and turn left.  Drive 1 km on Parson Rd and at the stop sign, turn left. Drive 3 km to 535 Jolicure Road.  Anchorage Press sign will be out.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

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

Alumni Luncheon
Jennings Dining Hall

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

Multi Sports Complex Information (MSC) with Jaryd Morrissey ('19)
Jennings Foyer

Drop in and learn more about the newest addition to the MtA Campus and how it will provide year-round facilities for sports, recreation activities, and community events.

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

Class of '60 Luncheon, Class Meeting and Photo 
Trueman Cottage (formerly President's Cottage)

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Colville House open to visitors
Colville House

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

1839 Society Coffee and Tea Reception
Trueman Cottage (formerly President's Cottage)

Join us as we recognize and celebrate donors who put the University high on their annual philanthropic priorities. To learn more about the 1839 Society, please visit: https://mta.ca/alumni-donors/giving/giving-opportunities/1839-society.

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

Waterfowl Park Guided Tour
Meet in front of  Windsor Grand 

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

Celebrating Grace Annie Lockhart: 150 Years Later
PCCA 302 - Crit Room

Join MtA's Archivist, David Mawhinney and Jeanne Inch ('71) on this journey into the life of Grace Annie Lockhart.  Jeanne is the great-niece of our third President, Robert Inch, who played a critical role in ensuring Grace received her degree.

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition
Owens Art Gallery

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Class of 1980 Greet and Games
Academic Quad (rain location Gracie's)

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

What's New on Campus Walking Tour
Meet in front of Wallace McCain Student Centre

Join us for a walk around campus to see how the campus has changed since you walked the halls!

3 p.m. - 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. - 4:15 p.m.

Class of '00 — 25-year pin ceremony and
Classes of '55 - '70 — Charles Frederick Allison pin ceremony

Convocation Hall

While the Class of '00 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 '00 class photo will be taken following the ceremony.

4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Class of '75 — 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 '75 class photo will be taken following the ceremony. 

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

Classes '00 - '25 — Y2Karaoke
The Pond, Wallace McCain Student Centre

Warm up those pipes and belt out your favorite tune!

5:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Class of '25 and '75 Joint Photo 
Front steps of Convocation Hall

6 p.m. - 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 p.m. -  9 p.m.

Class of '15 Pizza Party and Class Meeting
Lounge TBD

7 p.m. -  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 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Dessert Reception
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts 

Complimentary for Alumni Banquet ticket holders. 

9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Class of '15 Back to the Sack - A Night on the Town
Meet at the lounge (location TBD)

The class of '15 invites any alumni to meet at their lounge and hit the town to visit some of Sackville's finest establishments.  Commemorative t-shirts will also be available for purchase.

10:30 p.m. 

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

Join us for a casual and fun way to wrap up Saturday night at the reunion! Bring your musical instruments, your voice, or just yourself, and enjoy a laid-back evening of music and great company.  

Sunday, May 11

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Farewell Breakfast
Jennings Dining Hall

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thaddeus Holownia Studio Tour
535 Jolicure Rd., Jolicure 

Directions from University: Take the Transcanada Hwy to Aulac - exit on to Hwy 16 to PEI, drive approximately 9 km to Parson Road and turn left.  Drive 1 km on Parson Rd and at the stop sign, turn left. Drive 3 km to 535 Jolicure Road.  Anchorage Press sign will be out.

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Waterfowl Park guided tour
Meet at Windsor Grand Room

11 a.m.

Chapel Celebration
University Chapel

Join alumni, graduates, the Mount Allison community, and anyone who wants 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.

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 9-12?

Location Hours
Bookstore
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Owens Art Gallery 
  • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday: - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Current exhibitions:

Colville House
  • Saturday - Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Chapel
  • Daily: 9 a.m. -  9 p.m.
Athletic Centre/
Fitness Centre
  • Friday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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