Homecoming 2012
On Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 come back to campus and spend the day with us!
Keele campus (map) will be in full celebration mode. Check out lectures, football, food trucks and lots more.
With several ongoing construction projects in the area, please be sure to give yourself extra time to get to campus. You can always take the "106 York University" TTC bus from Downsview Station and get off at Northwest Gate.
Events on tap:
- 10am-2pm: York Circle Lecture & Lunch (Free)
Life Sciences Building
A special Homecoming edition of York Circle, our lecture series featuring York professors speaking about exciting research and hot topics.
Harvey Skinner, Dean, Faculty of Health
First Health, Then Medicine: Why the Produce Manager is More Important for Your Health Than the Doctor
Alan Hutchinson, Dean and AVP, Faculty of Graduate Studies
Laughing at the Gods: What Makes a Great Judge?
- 11:15am-12:30pm: Campus Tour (Free)
Meet at the Bennett Centre and drop off at York Stadium
You won't believe how campus has changed. Get a guided tour of the many additions including the new Life Sciences Building, Osgoode Hall's expansion and the future locations of two on-campus subway station. Tour capacity is limited so book now to reserve a space.
- 12-4pm: Food Truck Caravan
(Cash Only)
York Stadium
Ontario's beloved food trucks make their way up to campus for Homecoming! Catch up with fellow grads while you enjoy lunch fromBlue Donkey Streatery, Food Cabbie, Hogtown Smoke, Hula Girl Espresso Bar, Pretty Sweet, Smoke's Poutinerie, and Stuft Gourmet Sausages.
- 12pm: Alumni Beer Garden (Cash Bar)
York Stadium
Show your college spirit—join Calumet, New College, Bethune, McLaughlin, Stong and others for a social drink during the game. Register now to receive one complimentary drink ticket, courtesy of YorkU and the Colleges.
- 1pm: Football Game
York Stadium
Cheer on the York Lions as they take on the Waterloo Warriors! FREE commemorative t-shirt for the first 500 fans. Face painting and tattoos for everyone. In-game giveaways and promotions. Argos Interactive area, prizes and promotions. York Alumni and Students FREE, Faculty, Staff and Seniors $5, Adults $8 and children 12 & younger free.
Check back for more activities and details!