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October is right around the corner and with it comes Alumni All-Access (AAA), your annual chance to reconnect, rediscover and celebrate the best of the 荔枝视频.  

This year鈥檚 lineup has it all: the always-inspiring Arch awards, thought-provoking lectures, hands-on workshops and even a LEGO showdown. Whether you join in the fun online or step back on campus, you鈥檒l find something to spark your curiosity and feed your sense of community. 

Alumni All-Access 2025 is open to everyone 鈥� alumni, community members and their families! Space may be limited on some events, so we encourage you to register as early as possible. 

For full details and to register, visit the . 

Oct. 15 

It all kicks off Oct. 15 with something we can all relate to: a virtual session on cybercrime. Many of us have received those suspicious texts and scam emails, but do you know what to you should be doing when they arrive? In , experts from U荔枝视频, the 荔枝视频 Police Service and the centre, including alum Angelica 鈥淗eli鈥� Meza, BCC鈥�12, MBA鈥�14, MISP鈥�22, share real-world strategies to protect your data, finances and passwords.

Oct. 16 

The very next night, AAA raises the curtain on its signature celebration: the . Now in its 40th year, the prestigious event shines a spotlight on seven alumni whose careers exemplify U荔枝视频鈥檚 bold spirit, from innovators and leaders in medicine and education to champions of community and innovation. This year, we honour Dr. Hude Quan, PhD鈥�98;鈥�Gordon Hoffman, MEd鈥�71, Hon. LLD鈥�24;鈥�Nannette Ho-Covernton, BSc (Eng)鈥�87;鈥�Dr. Tyler Williamson, BSc鈥�05, 笔丑顿鈥�11;鈥�Dr. Pamela Farrell, EdD鈥�23;鈥�Dr. Chenhua Li, PhD鈥�23; 补苍诲鈥�Dr. Haruna Dika, PhD鈥�15. It鈥檚 a milestone evening that honours not only these extraordinary individuals, but also the enduring impact of an alumni community more than four decades strong. 

Oct. 18 

For sports fans, the U荔枝视频 Dinos men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 volleyball teams take to the court for their AAA weekend against the MacEwan University Griffins. Alumni can register for free admission (and parking, too) for this special event! It鈥檚 the perfect chance to reconnect with the thrill and energy of campus athletics. 

Did you know? 

If you are a proud U荔枝视频 grad, you can take advantage of a special early bird discount on season tickets for the 2025-26 regular season. Enjoy the action across football, basketball, volleyball, hockey, soccer and more 鈥� all leading up to the 2026 U SPORTS Men鈥檚 Basketball Final 8 Championship, hosted at U荔枝视频鈥檚 Jack Simpson Gymnasium.鈥�Use code UCAlumni2025-26 at checkout to unlock your alumni discount. Offer valid until Sept. 30. >> 

Oct. 19

If you鈥檙e more into creativity and nostalgia, tap into that energy with the . Led by 荔枝视频 firefighters Stephen Joo, BSc鈥�97 and Stephen Cassley, BA鈥�07, runners-up on the TV competition series LEGO Masters, this event invites teams of two to construct a surprise build, complete with a mini Rex the mascot, in just 90 minutes. Expect creative chaos, helpful tips from the masters themselves and some unexpected twists worthy of the show. Your ticket price includes competition admission for a team of two, one LEGO kit (based on your chosen difficulty level) to use as your building materials, refreshments and a complimentary parking code for U荔枝视频 Main Campus. 

Oct. 20 

The spotlight shifts to the future of work in . This lunch-hour webinar explores how communication, adaptability and collaboration are increasingly becoming the career superpowers that complement automation. The speaker, Pauline Greenidge, is a workplace consultant, leadership coach and instructor with U荔枝视频 Continuing Education. As founder and principal of Upward HR, she partners with leaders and teams to strengthen communication, collaboration and workplace effectiveness through leadership development, skills training and coaching. 

Later that day, join the first-ever live recording of . This podcast aims to鈥痠nspire鈥痳esearchers and community partners to take new steps toward transforming discoveries into solutions, products and services. Hosted by Julia MacGregor, Sr. Marketing and Communications Specialist with the Vice President of Reaserch Office, this special episode features alumni who are finding creative solutions in circular plastics and gives you, the audience, a chance to join the conversation.  

That evening, Dr. Janna Klostermann, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, invites you to rethink care in our communities through a pop-up performance-style lecture, weaving stories and research together to challenge . In this presentation, Klostermann will share how her research enacts a 鈥渃ounter politics of care鈥� approach centred on telling, eliciting, and tending to untold or lesser-told stories of care. 

Oct. 21

Just past the halfway point, and there is plenty more where that came from. Check out a rare behind-the-scenes field trip to the . From futuristic prototypes to the startups turning science fiction into fact, get a front-row look at how U荔枝视频 and Innovate 荔枝视频 are shaping the future of flight. Step inside for a guide tour from Alex Guo, BSc (Eng)鈥�23, the prototyping lab manager. Afterwards, you鈥檒l meet Dr. Colin Hill, BSc (Eng)鈥�17, PhD鈥�22, and Mac Hunik, the Hub鈥檚 Aerospace Accelerator Fellows, who will share the companies they are building and the tech they are developing 

For aspiring digital creators, the day also features , a beginner-friendly online workshop introducing the Vibe Coding platform, showcasing how anyone can bring their app idea to life without prior experience. Just practical insights, live demos and a welcoming space to discover your creative potential. You鈥檒l meet Alim Charaniya, a serial tech startup founder and product strategist with a deep background in mobile development and startup growth, as well as Dr. Vui Kien Liau, PhD, associate director (technology programs) with U荔枝视频 Continuing Education. Whether you鈥檙e an entrepreneur, educator or just curious about building something new, this webinar will show you how to take the first step toward becoming an app creator in today鈥檚 no-code/low-code era.鈥� 

Finally that evening, alumni with a heart for service can don an apron and join the 鈥淪oup Squad鈥� in and help prep ingredients for meals that nourish U荔枝视频 students. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to reconnect with your alma mater, meet fellow alumni and support our vibrant community.鈥�The Campus Food Hub鈥痠s a space dedicated to improving food access and food literacy for students. The Ladle UP! program provides an opportunity for students to have a soup lunch for only $2.  

Oct. 22 

History buffs are in for a treat as historian Dr. Tim Cook, PhD, a member of the Order of Canada, delivers a special . Join Dr. Cook and the鈥� for an illustrated lecture on how Canada and the U.S. went from suspicion to solidarity during the Second World War.  

Oct. 23

The following day, you鈥檒l have a chance to explore the cutting-edge work happening inside the with , where groundbreaking research becomes real-world health-care solutions. You鈥檒l meet Alla Bondareva, the Hub鈥檚 associate director. Located in the vibrant University Innovation Quarter just north of Main Campus, this 127,000-sq.-ft. facility includes modern wet- and dry-lab spaces equipped with everything from microscopes to incubators. 

In the evening, clinical professor Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, MD鈥�92, brings a fresh perspective on ADHD to , highlighting both the challenges and the often-overlooked strengths of neurodiverse colleagues. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is growing in awareness in numerous populations. This presentation will offer an insightful exploration into ADHD and its impact within professional environments. 

Later that night, grab your popcorn for at 荔枝视频鈥檚 Central Library, featuring a screening of , the moving story of a Stoney Nakoda father navigating parenthood in a colonial world, followed by a panel discussion with director Chris Hsiung and producer / star Thomas Snow, BA鈥�14.  

Oct. 24

Step into a world where words come to life! You can unleash your creativity in a with award-winning instructor Heather Clitheroe, BA鈥�01. This fun session promises to transform your writing from bland to brilliant. Clitheroe teaches courses in science fiction and fantasy, mystery, fan fiction, and business writing. She also leads creative writing programs for teens and adults at the鈥�.鈥� 

Clitheroe will also moderate what promises to be a lively panel that evening. Immerse yourself in one of today鈥檚 hottest genres, fantasy romance, as New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen headlines . She鈥檒l be joined by alum Shannon MacNaughton, MBA鈥�19, co-founder of . This panel discussion will include an audience Q&A and book signing!  

Oct. 25

AAA鈥檚 wrap-up day features two marquee events: the annual , where future students and families can explore programs and campus life (with alumni on hand to welcome them), and a thought-provoking Saturday Morning at the Law School session on . With countries like Australia pioneering new approaches to climate-driven migration, what lessons can Canada learn? This conversation promises to be both timely and vital and will be led by expert Kamaal Zaidi, BSc鈥�97, LLM鈥�10. 

From LEGO bricks to big ideas, volleyball cheers to visionary lectures, Alumni All-Access 2025 is a week-long showcase of everything that makes our community vibrant. Whether you join us in person or online, there鈥檚 no better time to reconnect with your alma mater. 

Alumni programs are made possible through the generous support of U荔枝视频 Alumni Association Partners鈥� 补苍诲鈥�.