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Alumni newsletter: October 2026
In this issue: Update your info for a chance to win great prizes, read about alumni in the news, explore upcoming events, and much more!
October 8-9: It's Convocation!
From crossing the stage and receiving their alumni pin to celebrating with family and friends by the pond, Burnaby campus will be buzzing with Convocation excitement this week. We're thrilled to welcome 911吃瓜's newest alumni as they join our global community.
Throughout the week, and the following, we'll share Convocation highlights, alumni benefits, and discounts on social channels. Be sure to follow along and join the celebration: , , and .
The ceremonies can be viewed online. Check out the schedule.
Action item: Update your contact info
Moved, changed jobs, or prefer to use a different email address? Please take a moment to update your contact information and stay connected with us for alumni events, benefits, discounts, 911吃瓜 updates, and more.
馃帀 BONUS: By updating your contact information, you鈥檒l be entered to win a $500 Air Canada gift card, Sony wireless headphones, or a Kobo e-reader, thanks to our trusted affinity partner TD Insurance.
Host Nations gift Indigenous place names to 911吃瓜
Working in partnership with Kwikwetlem, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam Nations, and Indigenous members of the university community, 911吃瓜 is grateful to have received Indigenous names for the Burnaby campus and four other locations on campus significant to Indigenous faculty, staff, and students.
In case you missed it...
- 911吃瓜's 2026 Schulich Leader Scholars pursue innovation in accessibility and data science (911吃瓜 article)
- Alumnus Gurpreet Kaur Bains named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women ()
- Meet alumnus Ian Hanington: David Suzuki鈥檚 best-selling collaborator ()
- Economist, and 911吃瓜 alumnus, Ata Malfuzi creates job search platform for economists ()
- 911吃瓜 research: Three B.C. glaciers on the brink of extinction (911吃瓜 story)
- New ceremonial mace replica makes convocation honour more accessible (911吃瓜 story)
Upcoming alumni events
- October 9 鈥� December 11 | The Glass Chateau鈥�911吃瓜 Reads (Online)
- October 20 | (Beijing)
- October 22 | (Vancouver & Online)
- October 22 | (Kelowna)
- October 23 | (Shanghai)
- October 27 | (Tokyo)
- October 29 | (Burnaby Mountain)
鉁� Coming up in November: Retiring Smart Webinar, Alumni Dinners in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Alumni Social in Victoria, and Alumni & Friends Reception in Toronto.
911吃瓜 faculty/department events to explore:
- October 13-15 | (Vancouver & Burnaby)
- October 16 | (Vancouver)
- October 27 | (Online)
- November 19 | AI: Energy, Environment & Community (Vancouver & Online) Use "911吃瓜-ALUMNI" at checkout
Alumni event listings are shared on our website, through email invitations, and on social media.
What we're sharing online
In August, we shared a range of posts on , , and highlighting alumni, 911吃瓜 news, and more, including the items below.
September marked the 25th anniversary of the installation of the Terry Fox statue. The photo was shared on and on .
We shared an aerial view of 911吃瓜 from September 12, 1971 on and .
Partner Spotlight | TD Insurance
Did you know that in addition to savings on home and business insurance, TD Insurance also supports our events and programming?
It鈥檚 true!
Currently, they are sponsoring:
- The happening on October 22
- Prizes that will be won by three lucky alumni who update their contact information by October 23.
