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Seven ways to celebrate Թϱ’s Alumni Reunion

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University of Toronto graduates can take part in more than 100 events across the three campuses during Alumni Reunion, which runs May 31 to June 4 (all images supplied)

From a street festival to topical lectures and an Ontario Science Centre gathering, there are plenty of ways University of Toronto graduates can reconnect with tri-campus life at  this spring.

The annual celebration, which runs from May 31 to June 4, is expected to attract thousands of alumni to catch up with old friends, make new memories and come together as a global community.

The festival features more than 100 events across the three campuses and online, including fun activities for kids, special events organized by faculties and colleges as well as milestone celebrations for those who earned their diplomas in a year ending in 3 or 8.

“Alumni Reunion is a wonderful opportunity to renew our bonds to the university and to one another as a community – with a wide array of planned in-person and online events,” says Barbara Dick, assistant vice-president, alumni relations.

“We see our alumni community as ambassadors of Թϱ and look forward to celebrating their continued success while helping them foster connections – both old and new."

Here’s just a small sample  in 2023:


a street performer makes soap bubbles on the street during alumni fest

Hit the streets for some food, music and entertainment at this family-friendly outdoor event.  takes place in downtown Toronto along St. George Street.

young children participate in a science experiment

Best suited to children aged four to 12, the  event on the St. George campus gives young explorers a chance to earn stamps for participating in hands-on activities such as a bookstore scavenger hunt, catching Pokémon and investigating a pretend crime.

a female student listens to a lecture in a lecture hall

This year’s  cover a broad swath of subjects ranging from the buzzy TV show Squid Game to the legal side of AI. There are nine lectures on offer by experts from Թϱ Mississauga, Թϱ Scarborough, OISE, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and more, available in-person and online.

Lesra Martin

The activist and acclaimed lawyer who helped secure the freedom of Rubin “The Hurricane” Carter is also a U of T alumnus from Innis College. In this online conversation, Lesra Martin shares his origin story, journey to U of T and the insights that shaped his successful career.  will follow the talk.

students at a diner table chatting

New and new-ish grads take over the Ontario Science Centre for the biggest  of the year. Admission is $20 and includes all non-alcoholic beverages, treats and one alcoholic drink ticket. Shuttle buses from the St. George campus are available.

spring soiree participants cheers with rainbow coloured popsicles

Head to  for an evening of cocktails, fine cuisine and mingling with alumni and friends at the .

two alumni pose for a photo during the Chancellor's breakfast

Take a trip down memory lane at invite-only events for alumni celebrating their 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th, 75th, and 80th anniversaries of graduation, including the  and the  at Convocation Hall.

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