Homecoming 2019
Homecoming Weekend is fast approaching, and we have many exciting, fun-filled events lined up, so join in the celebration!
Check out the full schedule below and make sure you are on hand to Stand Up and Cheer at Homecoming 2019!
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Event |
Location |
Details |
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Thursday, October 17th |
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4:30 PM |
The Exercise Hour |
U Hall front lawn |
This event is organized by the Exercise is Medicine Committee. Please contact Samantha at 137957b@acadiau.ca for details. |
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6:00 PM networking session
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Connecting and Empowering Communities: 54th Annual Acadia Business Banquet |
Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons |
Tickets: Tickets: boxoffice.acadiau.ca Guest speaker: Savior Joseph |
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Friday, October 18th |
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
BBA Alumni Workshops and Panel Discussion |
Patterson Hall |
Alumni panel participants: Luke Falwell (’12), Tom Labenski, (‘11), Andrew Roorda (’10), Kate Ruddy (’11), Patrick McNally (’07), Craig Fisher (’11), Chris Houston (’99) Workshop outline/agenda linked here. |
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1:00 PM |
Society of Acadia University Recreation Graduates (SAURG) Golf Game |
Eagle Crest Golf Course |
Please contact Carroll Randall (dacara@eastlink.ca) for details. |
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4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Homecoming TGIF |
University Club, |
Friday, October 18th, 4 - 7, the doors of the “Little Blue House Behind Huggins” will be open for our Homecoming TGIF. TGIF is open to members/non-members, and we send a special invitation to alumni and any former members/U-Club users to drop in and mingle. Refreshments and munchies provided. See you at 17 Westwood! |
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4:30 PM registration
5:00 PM start |
107th Bulmer Race Fun Run/Walk |
Wolfville Waterfront Park gazebo |
This event is organized by the Exercise is Medicine Committee. Please contact Samantha at 137957b@acadiau.ca for details. |
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4:30 – 6:30 PM |
Computer Science Reception |
Paddy’s Pub, |
RSVP by Friday, October 11, 2019 to sharon.watson@acadiau.ca, or 902-585-1331. |
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5:00 PM/7:15 PM |
Axewomen/Axemen Soccer vs. SMU |
Raymond Field |
Tickets: boxoffice.acadiau.ca |
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5:00 – 7:00 PM |
Class of ’99 Gathering at the Axe |
The Axe |
Please visit the Facebook group for further details. |
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7:00 PM |
Axewomen Basketball vs. MacEwan |
War Memorial Gymnasium |
Tickets: boxoffice.acadiau.ca |
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9:00 PM |
Axe Night |
The Axe |
Cost: Alumni $7/door, Students - $5/door |
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9:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Pope Reunion |
University Club |
Hosted by “The Pope” Rob MacGregor (’87) and his guard. All are invited to attend. |
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Saturday, October 19th |
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Sports Hall of Fame |
Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons |
Tickets: http://attend.com/2019AcadiaSHOF |
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10:30 AM |
SAURG Tour |
Old Gym |
Please contact Carroll Randall (dacara@eastlink.ca) for details. |
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11:00 AM |
SAURG Plaque Unveiling |
Old Gym Entrance |
Brief reception to follow. |
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12:00 – 2:00 PM |
Acadia Alumni Backyard BBQ |
Clark Terrace, |
Sponsored by Acadia Alumni, in partnership with TD Insurance and Industrial Alliance. |
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2:00 PM |
Axemen Football vs. SMU |
Raymond Field |
Tickets: boxoffice.acadiau.ca |
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2:00 – 6:00 PM AST (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST) |
Acadia Homecoming in Calgary |
National on 10th, 341 10th Avenue SW, Calgary |
Online registration: http://attend.com/2019CalgaryHomecoming |
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5:00 PM |
SAURG Alumni Supper |
Paddy’s Pub, |
Please contact Carroll Randall (dacara@eastlink.ca) for details. |
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6:30 PM |
AUS Rugby Semi-final |
Raymond Field |
Tickets: boxoffice.acadiau.ca |
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7:00 PM |
Axemen Hockey vs. UPEI |
Andrew H. McCain Arena |
Tickets: boxoffice.acadiau.ca |
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9:00 PM |
Night at the Axe |
The Axe |
Big Fish Cost: Minimum Donations: Alumni - $10/door, Students - $8/door |
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Sunday, October 20th |
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10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
ASU HoCo Brunch |
The Axe |
All are welcome to attend. |
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2:00 PM |
Music in the Garden Room |
Garden Room, K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre |
Lucas Porter (piano) and David Parker (French horn); free admission. |
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7:30 PM |
Acadia Performing Arts Series |
Festival Theatre |
Tickets: boxoffice.acadiau.ca |
2019 Off-Campus Homecoming Events Some of these other opportunities are available for your consideration and are not promoted by Acadia University.
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Details |
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Thursday |
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Wolfville Gravely Ghost Walks |
Clocktower across from the Library Pub (corner of Main St. & Elm Ave.) |
Wolfville’s past is also full of incredible people who have helped to form the backbone of our dynamic town. Join Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends will explain why Wolfville is where it's at. These walks are 2-hour, family-friendly, historical productions. |
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Thursday - Sunday |
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Stirling’s Farm Market |
10317 Hwy 1 |
Stirling’s offers activities for everyone: wagon rides, apple picking, pumpkin u-pick and the corn maze. Spend an evening getting scared in their haunted house and haunted corn maze! For full details, please click here |
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Thursday -Sunday |
12:00 – 4:00 PM |
Acadia Art Gallery |
10 Highland Ave, Beveridge Arts Centre |
Stories from the Forest Primeval: François Gaudet |
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Friday |
8:00 PM |
The Al King Band |
Joe’s Food Emporium |
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Saturday |
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Wolfville Farmers’ Market |
24 Elm Ave |
Visit wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca |