Connection & Celebration
Come back to where it all began! Alumni Weekend is your chance to reconnect with classmates, explore what's new on campus, and celebrate the legacy and future of UNB Saint John and our alumni community.
Don't miss the chance to catch up, reminisce and create new memories with fellow alumni. We can't wait to see you!
Curious to see who else is coming? Check the list!
Friday, Sept. 19: Red+Black Day
Welcome Centre
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get oriented for the weekend and pick up your registration package, name tag, schedule of events and an Uptown map of alumni-owned businesses.
Location: Irving Hall, Ground Lobby
Cost: Free
Ice Cream Social
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Drop-in at your leisure for a glimpse of campus life. Enjoy ice cream and casual conversation with students and fellow UNBSJ alumni.
Location: Hans W. Klohn Commons Courtyard and Lawn
Cost: Free
Hard Hat Tours: Health and Social Innovation Centre (HSIC)
Tours starting at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the HSIC. Explore the vision and progress of this exciting new campus space, designed to foster innovation and collaboration, and see firsthand how UNB is shaping the future of health sciences and wellness in our communities. Capacity is 15 per tour.
Location: Depart from the Welcome Centre
Cost: Free
The Pulse of Progress - A Day Party Celebrating IHI
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon celebration and the latest on the Integrated Health Initiative.
Location: Hans W. Klohn Commons
Cost: Free
Class of 1975 Campus Tour and Memorial Tree Planting
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
A private tour of campus for the Class of 1975 and their guests that ends with a memorial tree planting in honour of classmates who are no longer with us.
Location: Depart from the Welcome Centre
Cost: Free
Faculty of business drop-in
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Wondering what’s new with the faculty of business since your days on campus? Stop by Oland Hall (2nd floor) to meet the new Dean and learn about his Listening Tour, exploring what the faculty needs to best serve the community. Chat with faculty members over an espresso or americano, expertly prepared by Greg Fleet using alumni-owned Duck Duck beans, and learn more about the extensive changes made to the co-op program in the last decade. Enjoy treats while connecting with current students as part of their regular Popcorn Pop-Up.
Location: Oland Hall (2nd floor)
Cost: Free
Class of 1975 Meet and Greet
5 - 7 p.m.
Join fellow classmates from the Class of 1975 at the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club. Enjoy catering from local delight, Jeremiah's Deli, while catching up with friends and sharing memories from your university days, then head off to the “Alumni Campus Party”.
Location: Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
Cost: $10
Alumni Campus Party
7 - 10 p.m.
Gather at the Whitebone Pizzeria for an evening of good company and great memories. Savour rustic, wood-fired pizzas and hors d’oeuvres throughout the night and sip on a selection of alumni-owned brews, ciders, and more.
The evening features live music from local artist Frank James (and friends), a photobooth to capture the fun, and trivia to test your knowledge of UNB Saint John. Plus, each attendee will receive a complimentary beverage and be entered to win fantastic door prizes!
Location: Whitebone Pizzeria
Cost: UNB Students:$15, Recent UNB Grads: $25, UNB Alumni and guests: $30
Saturday, Sept. 20
Milestone Pin Breakfast: 25th and 50th Reunions
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Classes of 1975 and 2000 are invited to reminisce and celebrate their lasting connection, and this special milestone, with a seaside breakfast and commemorative pin ceremony. Each class will mark the occasion with a group photo. Not to be missed!
Location: Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club
Cost: $10
15 years of the Promise Partnership: Growing the future, celebrating the past
1 - 3 p.m.
The Promise Partnership has grown from a grassroots mentorship program into a vibrant community movement. Whether you've been involved as a mentor, mentee, community supporter or are simply curious about the program, come celebrate 15 years of impact, connection, and resilience. Join the Promise Partnership as they plant two pear trees—living symbols of the mentor and mentee relationship – followed by celebratory cake, remarks and conversation, reflecting on how far they’ve come and the bright future ahead!
Afterward, participate in fun, hands-on discovery activities for all ages, inspired by Promise Partnership’s youth programs. Bring your children or grandchildren - our future UNB students - and experience being a kid again!
Location: Hans W. Klohn Commons, Alcove
Cost: Free
Class of 1975 Chill & Swill Mingler
5 - 7 p.m.
Continue the fun and conversations with your fellow classmates from the Class of 1975 at alumni-owned favourite, Wasted Day Brewing, then head off to the Signal Hill concert.
Location: Wasted Day Brewing
Cost: Pay as you go
UNB on the Waterfront: Signal Hill in Concert
8 - 11 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Cap off the day with an energetic performance from east coast party band favourites, Signal Hill, at another alumni-owned gem, the AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village. Alumni enjoy access to a reserved area, a complimentary beverage and plenty of UNB pride.
Location: Area 506 Waterfront Container Village
Cost: $40
Sunday, Sept. 21
Flow | Courant | Psiw-Tepos
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
A gathering in motion, honouring the steady flow of water and knowledge.
Held on Wabanaki territory, this day weaves together knowledge, care, and kinship — inviting alumni to be present at their own pace and rhythm. Rooted in Indigenous values and guided by Knowledge Keepers and community leaders, this unique event is dedicated to reflection, environmental stewardship, and relationship-building.
Throughout the day, honoured guests will share stories and teachings by land and water, fostering connection to place and purpose. Gatherings around fire and food will offer space for storytelling, gratitude, and conversations about community and meaning.
A guided paddle experience offers an opportunity to deepen reflection and integrate the day’s teachings — connecting with the Wolastoq as a living current that carries forward our shared responsibilities as alumni and community members (a $125 registration fee is required for the paddle portion of the day).
Register to express your interest. Further details and participation options will be shared as the event approaches. Join for any part of the afternoon that suits you and stay as long as you wish.
Space, Place, and Meaning Acknowledgement
We gather on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples. We honour the rivers, languages, and relationships that sustain this place, and our responsibilities within it.
Location: Menahqesk (UNB Saint John + Tucker Park Beach)
Cost: Free
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