Homecoming 2023 events

September 22nd - October 15th

Homecoming box

Homecoming box

Celebrate with a box full of products from alumni businesses and uOttawa-branded items.

Globe

Online trivia (Sept. 27 to Oct. 31)

Test your knowledge of uOttawa and the global reach of our alumni.

Sept. 22 - Sept. 28

group eating breakfast
Sep 22

Breakfast at Father and Sons 

Relive your glory days and kick off your Homecoming celebrations at this uOttawa landmark.
Bruno C
Sep 23

Bruno Coppens comedy show

Comedy genius Bruno Coppens is coming to town for a show you won’t soon forget!
Bougebouge race
Sep 24

BougeBouge Race

Discover the splendour of the University of Ottawa campus ! The entire University community will gather to walk or run a 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km course!
steam fair
Sep 24

STEAM Family Fair

Fun family activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math!
TRIVIA NIGHT
Sep 26

Trivia Night

Test your knowledge and quick thinking as we cover a wide range of topics, from pop culture and history to science and sports.
Two people looking at a machine
Sep 26

Homecoming Innovation Expo

Discover companies that are revolutionizing the innovation ecosystem in the national capital region!

KN
Sep 27

Panel on trustworthy AI

Join us for a panel discussion on Trustworthy AI with Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) during their international visit!
garden
Sep 27

Faculty of Social Sciences Indigenous Garden Inauguration

Join us for the formal inauguration of the FSS Indigenous Garden, in commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
EHUB
Sep 28

Startup Garage Rally

The Entrepreneurship Hub is thrilled to invite you to a milestone edition of our annual Startup Garage Rally Day.
Young lady smiling
Sep 28

The Power of One: A conversation with Jacqueline Rigg on DE&I.

Learn about how to view leadership through a fully inclusive lens and accelerate the implementation of next-generation inclusive management concepts.

Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

prepanda
Oct 1

Pre-Game Party & Panda Game

Join fans, alumni, students in supporting Gee-Gees football as they drive for a 5th consecutive Panda Game victory!
Alumni Association
Oct 3

In-Person Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association

Join us in-person to learn about our activities this year and to participate in our Annual General Assembly.
Annual General meeting
Oct 3

ONLINE - Annual General meeting

Join us online to learn about our activities this year and to participate in our Annual General Assembly (AGM).
uOttawa Edu
Oct 5

How my career in education gave meaning to my life

Join us for the next event in our Excellence in Education Lecture Series for a presentation by Professor Claire Duchesne.

Oct. 6 - Oct. 15

Common law Homecoming
Oct 12

Common Law - Homecoming Reception

Reconnect with your Community for Life.
Medecine HOCO
Oct 13

Dean's Reception - Homecoming 2023

Congratulations on your milestone anniversary in graduating from the Faculty of Medicine! We are excited to invite you to celebrate Homecoming 2023.
school of music
Oct 15

Homecoming Concert - School of Music

Celebrating a Special Legacy and Our Future: A Showcase of Student and Alumni Soloists

25 ans education
Oct 13

25th anniversary of the autonomous management of French-language school boards

Join us in commemorating a quarter century of progress in French-language education in Ontario
Gee-Gees soccer game
Oct 14

FHS at the Gee-Gees' Soccer Game!

On Saturday, October 14th, come join us and attend our varsity women's soccer game!