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 

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

Alumni Get-Together

July 3, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Salt & Sol Restaurant, 2 Pownal St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3V6

Alumni Meet Up: Canadian Men’s Rugby vs Spain

July 4, 2026
4:00 p.m./Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Campio Brewing, 10257 105 St NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1E3

Welcome Home Part 2

September 10, 2026
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Halifax and Vancouver
Toronto Date TBC

Collage of black and white sports yearbook photos with the Gaiters of the 20th Century Reunion logo

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

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

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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