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50th Anniversary Festival

50th Anniversary Signature Event

people in the quad


The 50th Anniversary Festival ran from September 28-29, 2012, and brought thousands of visitors to UVic’s campus to engage with over 40 events during two days of celebration. The Festival events schedule included Vikes alumni games, the Island Savings Family Zone, live music, campus open house events, a bbq, themed tours and much more! As part of the Festival, UVic hosted the first alumni Homecoming where alumni reunions, pub nights, Alumni Talks and the Vikes Retro Party engaged returning alumni. You can browse the Festival program online or download a copy as a keepsake.

Thank you to everyone who participated during the Festival. The Festival was a collaborative effort and we’d like to thank the community, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, students and volunteers who ensured the event was a memorable highlight of the anniversary calendar. We’d welcome your photos and thoughts on the events, please send to anniversary@uvic.ca.



Event Photos

See event highlights below.

Presidendent Turpin addresses the crowd on the Quad. Credit: Greg MillerCruising with the Faculty of Human and Social Development parade! Credit: Susan LeesDr. Ian McPherson signing copies of the Anniversary Book. Credit: Greg MillerHayley rocking out on the Quad. Credit: Greg MillerCrowd taking in the performance on the main stage. Credit: Greg Miller Dragon puppet greeting a child. Credit: Greg Miller Liquid nitrogen ice cream at the Department of Chemistry Open House. Credit: Denise HelmOpen house of the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education. Credit: Glenda SedgwickTending the fire at the Coast Salish Pit Cook. Credit: UVic PhotographyUncovering the Pit. Credit: UVic PhotographyServing the hungery crowd at the Coast Salish Pit Cook. Credit: UVic PhotographyView of UVic's 50th Anniversary Birthday Party from the roof of the SUB. Credit: UVic PhotographyRugged Uncle live onstage. Credit: UVic PhotographyBands on the Roof! Credit: UVic PhotographyA Cupcake celebrating 50 years of UVic excellence! Credit: UVic Photography

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