Homecoming Events

Whether you're a recent graduate or seasoned alumni, Homecoming is your chance to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about your student days, and create new memories that will last a lifetime.

From spirited class reunions to exclusive faculty events, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars for the weekend of October 17 to 20, 2024. Join us for a Homecoming experience like no other as we celebrate the past, present, and future of our alma mater. Visit the to find all our on-campus events, parking information, and more.

Download the Homecoming 2024 program guide (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct. 18

Women in Engineering Panel

Enjoy a compelling and insightful conversation with distinguished female alumni. Together, they will delve into the critical role women play in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-related industries.

Sc'74 Ritual

Join us for an afternoon of tradition and celebration for a special event honouring our shared history and enduring friendships.

��˴�Ƭ Health Sciences Dean's Reception

Alumni from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Therapy are invited to a reception at Macklem House, hosted by Dean Jane Philpott, featuring live music, appetizers, a drink ticket, and a cash bar.

Com'74 Class Dinner

Join us for a delightful evening of reconnection and celebration. Gather with classmates for an evening of fine dining, fond memories, and heartfelt conversations.

The Mata Hari Songbook Concert and CD Release

Enjoy a reception, concert, and CD release as Soprano, Patricia O’Callaghan, sings selections from the one-woman show, One Last Night with Mata Hari, joined by the show’s creators, pianist/composer, John Burge, and narrator/lyricist, Craig Walker.

BNSc'74 Dinner

Join us for an enchanting evening of reminiscence and reconnection. Gather with our classmates for a memorable night of fine dining and heartfelt conversations.

BNSc'79 Get Together

Join us for an enchanting evening of nostalgia and camaraderie.

BNSc'94 Dinner

Get ready for an exciting evening of laughter, nostalgia, and reconnection. Join fellow nursing classmates for a night of casual fun and cherished memories.

Class of 1964 Reception

Join us for a spectacular evening filled with nostalgia, warmth, and the joy of reconnecting with those who made our university years unforgettable.

Sc'74 Get Together

Join us for an unforgettable evening of reunion and celebration. Gather with fellow graduates for an evening filled with camaraderie, memories, and spectacular harbour views.

MBA'79 Reunion Launch Dinner

Join your MBA'79 classmates for a casual and friendly evening filled with laughter and remembering our student days over delicious food. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with classmates you may not have seen since our last reunion or even since our time as students.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Faculty of Arts and Science: Mixer Breakfast

Join fellow alumni of the Faculty of Arts and Science for a mixer breakfast with new interim Dean, Bob Lemieux, while enjoying the spectacular views of Lake Ontario from the stunning Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.

Law Breakfast with Dean Flood

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast in the stunning William R. Lederman Law Library as you reconnect with former classmates, network with esteemed faculty, and enjoy an inspiring keynote address from Dean Colleen Flood.

Smith Engineering Breakfast

Celebrate with Dean Kevin Deluzio while enjoying a buffet-style pancake breakfast. Network with departmental representatives, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.

School of Rehabilitation Therapy Distinguished Alumni Awards Brunch

Celebrate the School of Rehabilitation Therapy Distinguished Alumni Award recipients during the School's annual Homecoming brunch.

School of Medicine Welcome Breakfast

Join Dean Jane Philpott for a light breakfast and explore the space where the healthcare professionals of tomorrow learn while reconnecting with alumni, and meeting current students.

School of Nursing Open House

Enjoy a tour of the simulation lab where Queen's is using emerging technologies and leveraging their potential to advance the use of simulation for more effective and efficient learning.

Geography & Planning Open House: A Focus on Field Work

Come meet our faculty and students, and learn about some of the exciting field courses, equipment, and projects we offer to our students, including the new undergraduate field course; the Desert Ecology and Geography field trip, the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) India project, other field experiences, and courses.

Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering Open House

Enjoy an open house of the Bruce Wing and Miller Hall for an opportunity to meet current students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni.

Graduate Students and Alumni - Meet, Walk, and Watch Party

Get ready to reconnect and celebrate at the Fall Harvest Alumni Gathering on Agnes Benidickson Field and enjoy some light refreshments. Meet current students and fellow alumni before marching with the spirited Q Move Crew in the Alumni Parade to Richardson Stadium. Cheer on the Queen's Gaels as they take on the Waterloo Warriors during the football game.

Mathematics & Statistics Open House

Learn what's new with the department of Mathematics and Statistics while connecting with faculty, former classmates, and current students.

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Open House

Join the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering for an open house at McLaughlin Hall. This all-ages event is an opportunity to learn what's new with the department and the university, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.

Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy Open House

Join the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy for an open house of Stirling Hall during Homecoming 2024. This all ages event is an opportunity for the Queen's community meet current students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni.

School of Computing Alumni Open House

This all-ages event is an opportunity to learn what's new with the department and the university, network with faculty members, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.

Celebrate Community with Smith School of Business

Join Dean Wanda Costen for food and refreshments while connecting with faculty and current students.

Law Showcase and Building Tours

Relive your student days and join some of Law’s most noted faculty members for short lectures on their areas of specialty. We invite you to immerse yourself in the Law School experience through this exciting showcase that is open to all alumni.

Sc'79 Banquet

Join us for a spectacular evening of celebration and reconnection. Gather with fellow graduates for exquisite dining, joyous reunions, and delightful surprises.

Law'94 Dinner

Law'94 alumni start your reunion evening with delicious appetizers while mingling with old friends. Relax, unwind, and catch up before the main event.

Rehab'84 Dinner

Get ready for a night of joy, laughter, and reconnection. Join fellow Rehab'84 classmates for an evening filled with delightful food, fond memories, and wonderful company.

MBA'79 Class Dinner

Our gathering promises an exquisite dining experience with a specially curated set menu, thoughtfully designed to cater to diverse dietary preferences including vegetarian and vegan options.

BNSc'89 Dinner

Get ready for an evening of delightful connections and warm memories. Gather with fellow nursing classmates for a night of reminiscing, reconnecting, and relishing the shared experiences that made our time at Queen's and Kingston so special.

Class of 1994 "Smoker"

SOLD OUT - Get ready to relive the magic of the '90s with an unforgettable night of music, memories, and merriment.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Com'64 Sunday Morning Brunch

Join us for a delightful and refreshing brunch hosted by Beth and Gregor Caldwell at their home on Wolfe Island. This event promises a perfect blend of relaxation, nostalgia, and reconnection for all Com'64 alumni and their partners.

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