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Reunion Weekend schedule

 

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.

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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 - have a coffee or tea,  a snack, 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

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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

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 '75 Welcome Reception — Harper Lounge, 1st Floor 
  • Class of '80 Mixer -  Lounge TBD
  • Class of '95 Pizza Party - Lounge TBD
  • Class of '00 Pizza Party - Lounge TBD
  • Class of '05 Welcome Reception - 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

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 recommended.

8 a.m. - 10 a.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 '80 - PCCA103
  • Class of '00 -  TBD

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.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Class of 1975 Class Meeting - Tweedie Hall, WMSC

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 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 
Trueman 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

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: /alumni-donors/giving/giving-opportunities/1839-society

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

Waterfowl Park Guided Tour
Meet at Windsor Grand Room

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

Celebrating Grace Annie Lockhart: 170 Years Later
Location TBD

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)

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. - 6:30 p.m.

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

Warm up those pipes and belt out your favorite tune!

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. 

5:45 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
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

Bring your musical instruments and join in the fun!

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.

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.

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.

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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.