King's University College Homecoming

Homecoming 2011

Homecoming 2011 will take place over Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2 at various locations across campus and in London.  Please join us as we reflect on fond memories of the past and create new ones for the future.

Calling all anniversary classes!

All class years ending in 6 or 1 have a special incentive to attend this year, as they will be celebrating anniversary years!  There are various reunions and activities taking place over the course of the weekend for those celebrating an anniversary.  Contact Katrina Clarke for more information, and don’t forget to pick up your anniversary pin at the events.

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 30

7:30 PM – Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

Dr. Desmond Dutrizac Board Room, Dante Lenardon Hall

All King’s University College Alumni are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting of our Alumni Association. Get the inside scoop on the Association, our plans for 2011-2012, and how you can be involved!

8:30 PM – Friday Night Bash

The Vitali Student Lounge, Lester A. Wemple Building

Meet up with your fellow alumni, faculty, staff and friends at the annual Friday Night Bash! Enjoy some King’s musical talent while you’re there! This will be a great opportunity to reunite with old friends, reminisce, share stories and celebrate Homecoming.

Free admission, cash bar.

Saturday, October 1

10:00 AM – Homecoming Parade

Gather your family and friends and find a spot on Richmond Street to be a part of this great Homecoming tradition. Be sure to cheer for the King’s float! Starting at Centennial Hall, the parade should arrive at Western around 12:00 PM

10:00 AM – Alumni Award of Distinction Brunch

Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall

The King’s University College Alumni Association invites you to celebrate the achievements of two accomplished alumni this year. Roger Yachetti ’61 and John Howard ’71 will both be honoured at the Alumni Award of Distinction Brunch for their professional achievements and their dedication and contributions to the community. Take this opportunity to celebrate and catch up with King’s faculty and staff as we celebrate these two incredible alumni.

Brunch tickets, $15.

1:00 PM – Western Mustangs Football Game

TD Waterhouse Stadium

Cheer on the Western Mustangs football team as they take on the York Lions! Seating in our exclusive field-level end zone tent is limited, so get your tickets today. Ticket pick-up is at noon in the atrium at Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall. Buses will leave King’s at 12:15 to take all King’s alumni ticketholders to TD Waterhouse Stadium.

Tickets are $25 and include bus transportation.

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

4:00 – 6:30 PM – Social Work Wine & Cheese Reception

Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall

All Social Work alumni are invited to join faculty and staff in celebrating reunion years and the recent accreditation of the Master’s of Social Work program.

5:00 PM – Post-Game Reception Downtown

Jack Astors on Richmond Row

660 Richmond Street, London

Join your fellow Western Mustang sport fans downtown after the game as Homecoming festivities draw to a close. Win or lose, come raise a pint to your Alma Mater! All ages are welcome, appetizers provided.

Sunday, October 2

Celebration of the Eucharist

All King’s alumni are welcome to join Christ the King University Parish for the celebration of Sunday Mass.

Morning Eucharist

10:30 AM – The Chapel, Windermere on the Mount

Evening Eucharist

5:00 PM – The Worship Space, Elizabeth A. “Bessie” Labatt Hall

 

To RSVP for events, or for more information, please contact Katrina Clarke, 1-800-265-4406 x4502.

You can also RSVP online using our online registration form.