Homecoming 2016: September 22 to 25.
Homecoming
Every autumn, alumni return to Concordia for reunions, lectures, tours — and to connect with friends, old and new.
Concordia Global Community Panel Discussion: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Join us on Google Hangouts on Air for a live discussion and Q&A on the topic of “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally” with Concordia alumni and faculty panelists.
Homecoming Keynote lecture
Resolute Forest Products© presents the Homecoming Keynote lecture with award-winning journalist and author Mohamed Fahmy.
Media in the Age of Terror: How the war on terror became a war on journalism
Today we are witness to an unprecedented era of attacks on journalists, freedom of the press, and human rights. Reporters are now targets of governments and extremists alike, with little neutral ground to operate freely. Fahmy’s reflections on free speech, the war on terror, and the role of objective reporting are invaluable as we work to uphold integrity and protect civil liberties for all.
Mohamed Fahmy
Shuffle 27 and President's Picnic
Take part in an afternoon of exercise, food, entertainment and fabulous prizes at Concordia's annual walkathon in support of student awards. Join hundreds of Concordia faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends for a great cause!
CEED Concordia 10th anniversary
Formerly the Concordia Volunteer Abroad Program, CEED (CEED = Community, Empowerment, Education, Development) is celebrating a 10th anniversary.
Students and alumni who were involved in CVAP and more recently CEED, are invited to celebrate the groundbreaking work that has been achieved over the past 10 years.
Celebratory service
- 10 a.m.
- Loyola Chapel, 7141 Sherbrooke St. W.
Loyola alumni and friends are invited to a celebratory service at the Loyola Chapel with Fr. Michael Murray, S.J.
Information and RSVP: Melanie.Gudgeon@concordia.ca or 514-848-2424, ext. 5647
Grey Nuns Building Tour
See how this landmark building has been masterfully repurposed into a welcoming, elegant student space and residence.
Alumni Zone at the Homecoming Football Game
Chill in the Alumni Zone and cheer on the Stingers as they go up against the St. Francis Xavier X-Men.
Enhance your health and wellbeing through music
Laura Mitchell, an expert in psychology and music therapy, explores the power of music and digs into the science behind how our brain processes music and what changes occur as a result of our exposure.
Homecoming Engineering and Computer Science Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series
Hear from Tommy Petrogiannis, BEng 88, who co-founded Silanis Technology in 1992 and capitalized on what would prove to be a revolutionary technology: e-signatures.
Engineering and Computer Science alumni reception
All Engineering and Computer Science alumni are invited to meet new and old classmates at a reception with one of the most breathtaking views on campus! The 1991 graduation class will be honoured by Dean Amir Asif.
Meet students from Concordia's Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE) and get a close-up look at their competition vehicles.
Real Talk with JMSB Entrepreneurs
The John Molson School of Business alumni chapter presents a panel discussion featuring three JMSB alumni — all homegrown entrepreneurs — at Homecoming 2016. Hear the down-to-earth, real stories, opinions and experiences of these talented entrepreneurs through personal anecdotes and lessons learned.
Contemporary dance performance by Angélique Willkie
This intimate contemporary dance demonstration takes the audience through an understanding of the basics of how dancers think about movement, their bodies in space, and collaboration with others.
This event has been postponed.
Building Cities for Community
By 2050, 66% of humanity will be living in cities. How we build them will define our future. join us to hear experts from a wide range of backgrounds explore how we can build for thriving and not just surviving.
This event has been postponed.
Department of Physics reunion
Visit next-generation labs, learn about the department's fascinating research projects and meet its promising students and diverse faculty.
President’s Homecoming Dinner - SOLD OUT!
How ever you started the day, finish it in style with Concordia President Alan Shepard at the President's Homecoming Dinner to celebrate your class or department reunion or Homecoming with friends and family.
Loyola College and Sir George Williams University alumni who graduated in 1966 (Gold anniversary classes) and Concordia alumni who graduated in 1991 (Silver anniversary classes) will be honoured.
Concordia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Celebrate the athletes and teams who have made outstanding contributions to sports at Concordia University, Sir George Williams University and Loyola College.
