Events and Reunions

Looking for a fun way to relax, catch up with old friends, or meet new Gaiters?

Make plans to join us at one of our upcoming alumni events! A wide variety of activities – sure to please the tastes of all alumni, are organized each year by your Alumni Association.

Come on out and help us paint your city (and the world) Purple!

Want to get involved? Email alumni@ubishops.ca your city and how you would like to volunteer!

Alumni Association Events

Jeff Cannon Memorial Golf Tournament

September 25, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Old Lennox Golf & Ski, 19 Rue du Golf, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E6

Gaiter Mascot with pom poms and words "Homecoming 2026"

Homecoming 2026

September 24-27, 2026
Bishop’s University, 2600 College St, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z7

Gaiters of the 20th Century Reunion

September 25-27, 2026
Begins at 7:00 p.m.
Bishop’s University, 2600 College St, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z7

Registration is closed.

Consult the event page

Alumni Night at the Ottawa REDBLACKS Game

October 2, 2026
7:00 p.m.
TD Place, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7

Annual Homecoming Celebration

Two young people dressed in purple posing on football field

Young woman getting pancakes served by the Gaiter mascot

group of friends posing in the Gait

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Homecoming Celebration from September 24-27, 2026!

Learn more about Homecoming

Class Reunions

Group of alumni with accessories in front of photo booth wall

Group of 60s alumni standing in front of St. Mark's Chapel

Four alumnae posing at photo booth wall

The Bishop’s University Advancement Office typically hosts class reunions throughout Homecoming weekend for Bishop’s graduates. These reunions provide alumni with the opportunity to gather and celebrate while partaking in events and activities planned on and around campus.

If you have any questions regarding reunion weekends, please contact Sterling Mawhinney ‘88, Alumni Relations Coordinator at 819-822-9660 or smawhinn@ubishops.ca

Donald Lecture Series

Made possible by the generous support of Bishop’s alumnus John Donald ’60, DCL ’12, the Donald Lecture Series brings speakers of national and international renown to the Bishop’s campus to provide insight, provoke thought, and stimulate debate on the most compelling issues and events in the world today. All lectures are free of charge and open to the public.

SEE THIS YEAR’S SPEAKERS

Supporting Bishop’s University

Gifts to Bishop’s change students’ lives each and every day on campus.