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Alumni Weekend Schedule

10:30am - 2:30pm Registration / Oakham Café

Registration
Student Campus Centre: Lobby

Pick up your name tag, find out about any schedule changes and get answers to all your Alumni Weekend questions! This is also a great spot to meet up with your classmates!


Oakham Café
Oakham House: Oakham Café

Take a break from the excitement of the day and relax with old friends (and new) in the Oakham Café. Complimentary coffee and tea provided.

11:00am - 11:45pm In Conversation with a Distinguished Visiting Professor / Campus Tour / Archives Tour / 30 Minutes with an Expert

In Conversation with a Distinguished Visiting Professor
Oakham House: Thomas Lounge

As you know, the hallmark of a Ryerson education is being taught by professionals at the very top of their industries. The Distinguished Visiting Professor program has brought in the likes of human rights activist Stephen Lewis, filmmaker Atom Egoyan and labour relations expert Buzz Hargrove. Enjoy this dialogue with one of our special DVPs in residence.


Campus Tour
See how Ryerson has revolutionized your campus and reshaped the downtown core! Get the inside scoop on plans for the new Student Learning Centre and the Health Sciences building.

Meet in the lobby near registration 10 mins before departure time.


Archives Tour
Take a walk down memory lane during this special tour of Ryerson’s Archives and Special Collections.

Meet in the lobby near registration 10 mins before departure time.


30 Minutes with an Expert
Oakham House: Room G
Experts in all types of insurance, mortgage financing and credit management share need-to-know information and take your questions in an intimate, informal setting.

Featuring: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

11:30am - 2:00pm BBQ Lunch

BBQ Lunch
Ram in the Rye, Student Campus Centre

Meet your former classmates on the patio of the Ram in the Rye for a free barbecue with all the fixings!

While quantities last.

12:00pm - 12:45pm Research at Ryerson, Solving Real-World Problems / Campus Tour / Digital Media Zone Tour / 30 Minutes with an Expert

Research at Ryerson, Solving Real-World Problems
Oakham House: Oakham Lounge


From high-tech ultrasound technology that analyzes tumours to sophisticated 3D imaging tools that could rival MRIs and x-rays, hear how research at your alma mater is solving real-world problems in the community, in government and in the private sector.



Campus Tour
See how Ryerson has revolutionized your campus and reshaped the downtown core! Get the inside scoop on plans for the new Student Learning Centre and the Health Sciences building.

Meet in the lobby near registration 10 mins before departure time.


Digital Media Zone Tour
Perched above Dundas Square, the Digital Media Zone (DMZ) is an awe-inspiring space where industry and entrepreneurship intersect, and great ideas move from concept to market.

Meet in the lobby near registration 10 mins before departure time.


30 Minutes with an Expert
Oakham House: Room G

Experts in all types of insurance, mortgage financing and credit management share need-to-know information and take your questions in an intimate, informal setting.

Featuring: Manulife Financial

12:30pm - 1:30pm Alumni Free Skate

Alumni Free Skate
Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens
Sharpen your skates and lace ‘em up! This is your chance to test the ice at the new Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens.

Pick up your name badge at Alumni Weekend Headquarters (55 Gould Street) BEFORE heading over to the MAC.

1:00pm - 1:45pm Italian Wine Tasting / Campus Tour / Archives Tour / 30 Minutes with an Expert

Italian Wine Tasting
Student Campus Centre: Courtyard
Our wine aficionados take your taste buds on a tour of the Italian countryside while our travel experts address how the rest of your senses will be satisfied by the upcoming Alumni Travel Program trip to the villages and vineyards of Italy.

In partnership with:


Campus Tour
See how Ryerson has revolutionized your campus and reshaped the downtown core! Get the inside scoop on plans for the new Student Learning Centre and the Health Sciences building.

Meet in the lobby near registration 10 mins before departure time.


Archives Tour
Take a walk down memory lane during this special tour of Ryerson’s Archives and Special Collections.

Meet in the lobby near registration 10 mins before departure time.


30 Minutes with an Expert
Oakham House: Room G
Experts in all types of insurance, mortgage financing and credit management share need-to-know information and take your questions in an intimate, informal setting.

Featuring:

2:00pm - 2:45pm Anniversary Reception / Digital Media Zone Session / Campus Tour / 30 Minutes with an Expert

Anniversary Reception
Student Campus Centre: Alumni Room

Attend this reception to receive your anniversary pin and hear remarks from Ryerson University’s President, Sheldon Levy.


Digital Media Zone Session
Oakham House: Oakham Lounge


Campus Tour

See how Ryerson has revolutionized your campus and reshaped the downtown core! Get the inside scoop on plans for the new Student Learning Centre and the Health Sciences building.

Meet in the lobby near registration 10 mins before departure time.


30 Minutes with an Expert
Oakham House: Room G

Experts in all types of insurance, mortgage financing and credit management share need-to-know information and take your questions in an intimate, informal setting.

Featuring: National Mortgage

5:30pm The Ryerson Dinner

The Ryerson Dinner
The Fairmont Royal York

Enjoy an elegant three course meal at The Fairmont Royal York with old friends and new, featuring alumni keynote speaker and renowned photographer, Edward Burtynsky, Photographic Arts ’82 and hosted by Nneka Elliott, Radio and Television Arts ‘06. Reception with cash bar begins at 5:30 pm. Dinner to follow.

Cost: $75 per person
Tables of eight can be purchased. Seats are transferable but non-refundable.

This schedule is subject to change.

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In partnership with
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

TD Meloche Monnex