UCU Alumni Homecoming 2023

From Friday afternoon onwards, we look forward to welcoming our alumni back to UCU. Join the Lustrum Celebration in the afternoon or arrive later for a cosy evening with a borrel, dinner from local food trucks and live music and drinks around the fire.

12:00 – 22:00
Welcome Desk
Your first stop—pick up your name tag, wristband, tokens and programme.

12:00 – 17:00 
Lustrum Celebration
Alumni are welcomed to join UCU's 5th Lustrum celebrations during the day with events such as the LAS symposium, workshops and more. Please register separately for Lustrum.

17:00 – 17:45
Welcome Borrel
Arrive back to campus and immediately connect with old friends, teachers and tutors.

18:00 – 21:30
Dinner from Local Food Trucks
Come enjoy local favourites and catch up with members of the UCU and local community.

20:00 – 22:00
Live Music & Drinks by the Fire
Continue a cosy summer evening with live music and drinks by the fire.

22:00 – 23:45
Outdoor Film
Round out the night with an outdoor film on the big screen.
 

Starting bright and early, you can join us for an active morning on campus, where we will be offering a range of sports and yoga activities to get you energized for the day ahead. If you're feeling creative, don't miss the MakerSpace and Open Art Session. For those seeking adventure, join us for canoeing on Kromme Rijn.

We'll come together for a delicious BBQ lunch hosted by the UCAA, complete with class photos to capture the memories. The evening will kick off with a Cocktail Hour followed by a Dinner back Dining Hall. The fun doesn't stop there! Join us for an Afterparty at the UCSA Bar.

9:00-19:30
Welcome Desk

9:00 – 12:00
Active morning with sports, yoga, art and other actvitites on campus
More details will be added soon

9:30 – 12:00
Canoeing on Kromme Rijn
Enjoy a tranquil paddle on the Kromme Rijn. Pre-registration required.

11:00 – 12:00
Alumni Football Game
Join in or watch fellow alumni, students and staff members for a couple of games. 

12:30 – 14:30
UCAA BBQ Lunch & Class Photos
Enjoy a relaxed barbecue picnic hosted by the University College Alumni Association.

14:30 – 15:30
Alumni Guest Speaker(s)
Hear from members of the alumni community who are experts within current topics and trends. More information will be announced soon.

15:30 – 17:00
Committees, Boards and Class Reunions
Reunite with your board, committee, and class members. You'll also have the chance to connect with current students who are in these groups now.

16:00 – 17:00
Student-led Campus Tour
If you haven't been to campus in a while, this tour is for you. See what's new or stayed the same since you were last on campus.

17:30 – 18:30
Alumni Film Festival
Gather in the auditorium to watch a compilation of short films created by fellow UCU alumni.

18:30 – 19:30
Alumni Cocktail Hour
A special gathering with the Dean and current and former staff members.

19:30 – 22:00
Alumni Dinner
Join us for a festive dinner with performances, music and more.

22:00 – 01:00
Afterparty at UCSA Bar
Dance the night away and remininsce about UCU at the afterparty in the bar.

As the festivities come to an end, we hope you'll join us on Sunday for a cosy goodbye. We'll take a moment to unwind, reflect on the memories we've made, and bid farewell (for now).

10:00 - 12:00
Farewell Champagne Brunch

12:00 - 12:30
Closing Ceremony