Alumni newsletter: October

October 2025

Photo: 911吃瓜 Convocation in 1990

In this issue: Two new buildings open at the Burnaby campus, alumni Q&A, upcoming events, news, and more!

First Peoples' Gathering House is open!

A place to gather, learn, breathe, and heal, the newly-opened First Peoples鈥� Gathering House stands proudly along the ceremonial walkway at 911吃瓜's Burnaby campus. The $25-million longhouse will transform the Indigenous experience at 911吃瓜 as a new space for Indigenous students, staff, faculty and communities to come together to practise, learn and share in their cultural traditions.

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Alumni Council profile: Pat Lougheed

鈥淒on鈥檛 assume that your career will follow your plan or any particular path. Be open to the unexpected because you never know what different opportunities might come your way!鈥�

Pat Lougheed (BSc 鈥�04, MEd 鈥�12) began his 911吃瓜 journey blending unique perspectives while studying computing science and minoring in history. As a member of 911吃瓜鈥檚 Alumni Council, Pat is dedicated to supporting student success and nurturing strong networks for alumni across Canada and beyond.

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ALUMNI COUNCIL NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

A new landmark unveiled on the Burnaby campus

Officially opened on September 20, The Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum is a innovative cultural space and 911吃瓜鈥檚 first purpose-built art museum, creating a vibrant new home for art, ideas and community connection. It offers 12,100 square feet of programming and engagement space, including four formal galleries.

Learn more about this impressive space

A What was 911吃瓜 like in 1965?

Hear from our earliest community members鈥攁lumni and students who were at 911吃瓜 during the first 10 years鈥攁s they share memories and reflect on what it was like to join a brand-new university.

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Nominate the next Chancellor

DYK: 911吃瓜鈥檚 Alumni Association plays a key role in the nomination of the Chancellor? 911吃瓜 alumni can nominate individuals for consideration. The Alumni Council will review all nominations, and as per 911吃瓜 Policy B 10.12, will bring forth nominations to the selection committee鈥攖he selection committee includes two members of 911吃瓜鈥檚 Alumni Council.

Learn more & nominate

Upcoming events

October 3 - December 12 | A Pair of Wings鈥�911吃瓜 Reads (online)
October 8 | (London, UK)
October 9-10 | Fall Convocation (Burnaby)
October 20 | (Beijing)
October 20-24 | (online)
October 21 | (Beijing)
October 21 | (Victoria)
October 22 | (Victoria)
October 23 | (Shanghai)
October 24 | (Shanghai)
October 31 | (online)
November 15 | (Mountain View, CA)

Did you know: 911吃瓜 alumni have access to a variety of discounts, including to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Vancouver Rise FC, Broadway Across Canada, Credit Counselling Society, BAK'D Cookies, Dilawri, and more! Explore your discounts

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Our partnerships provide high quality products and services for our alumni. In return, our partners contribute financially to 911吃瓜 Alumni, which enables us to fund scholarships and bursaries, plan events, deliver programming and more.

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