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 

Hands holding a rugby ball with the words "Ottawa Six Nations Rugby Get-Together"

B.U. Alumni Ottawa Six Nations Rugby Meet Up

March 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Prescott, 379 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S4N1

Arena in the background with Montréal Victoire Logo and the words "Montreal Victoire Game Day with B.U. Alumni"

Montréal Victoire Game Day with B.U. Alumni

March 15, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Place Bell, 1950 Rue Claude-Gagné, Laval, QC H7N 0E4

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Landscape shot of Oakville with B.U. to You Logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Oakville

May 4, 2026
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Ce Soir Brasserie + Bar, 134 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 1H4

Landscape shot of Kingston with B.U. to You logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Kingston

May 5, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The University Club at Queen’s, 168 Stuart St, Kingston, ON K7L 2V8

Landscape photo of windmill in Pointe-Claire with the B.U. to You logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – West Island Montreal

May 6, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Forest & Stream Club, 1800 Chem. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Dorval, QC H9S 2E6

Landscape shot of Quebec City with B.U. to You logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Quebec City

May 7, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Auberge Saint-Antoine, 8 Rue Saint-Antoine, Québec, QC G1K 3Z9

Landscape shot of Saint John with B.U. to You logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Saint John

May 19, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hopscotch Whisky Bar, 47 Canterbury St, Saint John, NB E2L 2C6

Landscape shot of Charlottetown with B.U. to You logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Charlottetown

May 20, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Richardson Wealth Limited, 80 Grafton St Suite 500, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1K7

Landscape shot of Halifax with B.U. to You logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Halifax

May 21, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
KBRS, Scotia Square, 1894 Barrington St 10th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 2A8

Purple curtain with the words "Golden Mitre 75th anniversary"

Golden Mitre Reunion

June 12-13, 2026
Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Bishop’s University, 2600 College St, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z7

Landscape image of London with the B.U. to You Logo

B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – London

June 24, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The George, 213 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1AP, United Kingdom

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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

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

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our on-campus Homecoming celebrations! See you next year!

Class Reunions 

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. 

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