Homecoming and the Takeover 2.0
Join us October 16-19 for Homecoming 2025.
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Alumni from The Bahamas, Bermuda and Barbados, this one’s for you!
The Takeover 2.0 is happening October 17-19. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
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Classes of 2020 and 2021 -- we’ll see you on campus for your Graduation Ceremony on Friday, October 17. This is a private event, and registration is required.
Please confirm your attendance by emailing us at convocation@acadiau.ca. The registration deadline is October 1.
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Event |
Time/Location |
Hosted by |
Registration |
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Thursday, October 16th |
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58th Annual F.C. Manning School of Business Banquet |
6:00 p.m. – Fountain Learning Commons |
Acadia Business Society |
Open to all – purchase tickets |
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Friday, October 17th |
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2020 and 2021 Convocation |
12:00 p.m. – University Hall |
Acadia Alumni Association |
Register by October 1st by emailing convocation@acadiau.ca |
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2020 and 2021 Post-Convocation Reception |
1:00 to 3:30 p.m. – Axe Bar & Grill |
Acadia Alumni Association |
No registration required. Open to graduates of 2020 and 2021 and their guests |
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Axewomen Soccer vs Cape Breton |
5:00 p.m. – Raymond Field |
Acadia Athletics |
Open to all – purchase tickets |
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GOLD Reception: Celebrating 2020 and 2021 grads |
5:30 to 9:00 p.m. – Axe Bar & Grill |
Acadia Alumni Association |
No registration required. Open to all Graduates of the Last Decade |
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Axemen Soccer vs Cape Breton |
7:30 p.m. – Raymond Field |
Acadia Athletics |
Open to all – purchase tickets |
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Performing Arts Series: Symphony Nova Scotia |
7:30 p.m. – Convocation Hall |
Performing Arts Series |
Open to all – purchase tickets |
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FOAF Presents: The Friends Dinner |
Details to be confirmed |
Friends of Acadia Football |
Registration details to be confirmed |
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Saturday, October 18th |
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Wolfville Farmers’ Market |
8:30 a.m. – Wolfville Farmers’ Market |
Wolfville Farmers’ Market |
Open to all – no registration required |
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Acadia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony |
10:00 a.m. – Festival Theatre |
Acadia Athletics |
Open to all – register |
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Takeover 2.0 Parade and Junkanoo |
11:30 a.m. – Main Street, Wolfville |
Alumni Relations |
Open to all – no registration required |
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Backyard BBQ |
12:00 p.m. – Clark Terrace, Wu Welcome Centre |
Acadia Alumni Association and Alumni Relations |
Open to all – no registration required |
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Axemen Football vs Mount Allison |
2:00 p.m. – Raymond Field, Athletics Complex |
Acadia Athletics |
Open to all – purchase tickets |
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Axemen Basketball vs Lakehead |
7:00 p.m. – War Memorial Gymnasium |
Acadia Athletics |
Open to all – purchase tickets |
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Sunday, October 19th |
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Acadia Cleans Up Nice |
10:00 a.m. – Outside Wheelock Dining Hall |
Residence and Student Life |
Open to all – no registration required |
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Chapel Service |
7:00 p.m. – Manning Memorial Chapel |
Manning Memorial Chapel |
Open to all – no registration required |
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