Events

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Stay connected, learn and be inspired

Alumni in-person or online events offer something for everyone, from new grads to long-time alum.

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Upcoming alumni events

October - December

UVic Alumni Book Club

Alumni gather online in a private discussion forum—where members share thoughts, insights and lively discussions about the current reads.
It’s free to join — just grab a copy of the book and jump in!

Next up, starting October 1:
A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson.

Join the club today!

September – October

Across Canada: UVic Alumni Meetups

Join fellow UVic alumni for casual connections this fall from coast to coast! Whether you’re meeting new faces or reconnecting, these events are all about celebrating the UVic community wherever you are. All events are hosted by alumni volunteers! Registration links below.

October 4 | Toronto Alumni Forest Therapy Walk
October 9 | Halifax Alumni Pub Night

Bonus Perk: Alumni who attend will be entered to win an Alumni Fall Gatherings prize pack ($100 value).

October 19

Beach Clean-up with Surfrider Foundation

UVic alumni are invited to give back to the community by participating in a beach clean-up in partnership with Surfrider Foundation. Join us as we take care of our local beach with other community members, including the UVic Surfrider student club and Executive Director of Surfrider Foundation Canada, Lucas Harris, BA '11. This is a family friendly activity, feel free to invite kids and friends!

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Cadboro Bay Beach

October 21

UVic Alumni Guest Speaker Series

Leading on Climate: UVic's Global Responsibility
As a top-ranked climate university, UVic is driving bold research, ambitious goals and real-world solutions for a sustainable future. Join alumna Laura Lynch, host of CBC’s What on Earth, in conversation with Dr. Julia Baum, Special Advisor on Climate at UVic. Baum will explore how UVic is advancing climate action on campus, across Canada, and globally, and how alumni can be part of this critical work.

7 p.m. | Online via Zoom

October 26

Lipson Lecture Livestream

Where do we go from here? Oceans, climate and healing
Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, marine biologist and co-host of CBC’s The Nature of Things, offers a hopeful shift in her presentation. In a time of climate anxiety, she draws on Indigenous knowledge and frontline stories to highlight a path forward rooted in connection, community and living within nature’s limits.

3 p.m. | Online via Zoom

Tickets to attend the event in-person are available here.

Late October - Early November

Across East Asia: UVic Alumni Meetups

Save the date to connect with UVic alumni this fall in East Asia! Whether you're meeting new faces or reconnecting, these events are all about sharing the Victoria vibes and celebrating the UVic community wherever you are. Registration is now open! Please click below to learn more about each event.

Oct. 28 | Hong Kong
Oct. 30 & Nov. 1| Shanghai
Nov. 4 | Tokyo
Nov. 6 & 8 | Seoul

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Event registration cancellation policy

If you can’t attend an event you’ve registered for, call 1-250-721-6000 or email us. Cancellation notices for paid events must be received at least 5 business days before the event date to be eligible for a refund.

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