fans cheering in Alumni StadiumAlumni Week activities, Sept. 20 to 29, celebrate achievements and connection.

Grads to gather for week of alumni activities

Alumni Week promises celebrations of UWindsor graduates, Sept. 20 to 29.

It will kick off with Black Alumni Weekend, promising a series of events highlighting Black excellence and achievement. Find more information here.

Saturday, Sept. 21, will showcase Lancer football. The game starts at 4 p.m. at Alumni Stadium, with a tailgate party at 3 p.m. Fans around the world can tune in to OUA.tv to catch all the action and by signing up in advance, can receive a kit to host a watch party. Find more information here.

All alumni who were once employed by the Department of Athletics and Recreational Services are invited to a reunion at the Toldo Lancer Centre. Organizers are trying to reach anyone who worked in fitness, intramurals, guest services, aquatics, or facilities to join. Visit the event page at goLancers.ca for more information and to register.

Monday, Sept. 23, will feature alumni authors in events across campus. Lancers for Literacy promises readings by Jim Weese at 8:30 a.m., Richard Peddie at 1:30 p.m., and Dwania Peele at 3 p.m. Get more details here.

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, faculty and staff are invited to help address food insecurity among students by donating a non-perishable item to the campus food bank. Drop off contributions at the Welcome Centre from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Grab-and-Go breakfast will distribute coffee, pastries, and fruit to students outside the Welcome Centre, from 8 a.m. while supplies last.

Families with multiple members who are UWindsor graduates are invited to share their stories through the Alumni Legacy Campaign. Tell us about your multi-generational journey by filling out the form here.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, is the Lancer athletics “Day of Giving,” which will solicit contributions to propel varsity teams to victory. Learn more.

Also on the menu is the Campus Community Barbecue, serving a free lunch to students, faculty, and staff, starting at noon on the River Commons.

The Sept. 28 “Saturday Afternoon on Sunset” promises entertainment, family fun, games, face painting, and more from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., featuring music by the local band Leave Those Kids Alone at 3 p.m. and culminating in a Lancer football contest against the Toronto Varsity Blue at 7 p.m. in Alumni Stadium. If this year marks 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, or even 70 years since you tossed your cap in the air, register to receive a special alumni anniversary giveaway to be picked up in person at this event. There are only 100 packages to give away, so sign up today.

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Faculty of Engineering will host a Car Meet for owners of classic and luxe vehicles.

For more information on these and additional events — and to register to attend — visit the Alumni Week website.