UCalgary\u2019s 60th anniversary isn\u2019t just a milestone for campus \u2014 it belongs to our entire community of alumni, donor, partners and friends of the university.<\/p>\n
Come to campus and enjoy free food and music at the Calgary Stampede Community Stage, play trivia for prizes at the Den, walk down memory lane on a campus tour \u2014 or even participate in breaking a world record for the most people dressed up as dinosaurs.<\/p>\n
Whether you come for the whole day or stop by, you\u2019re invited to attend and bring your friends and family; everyone is welcome. Maybe you could even plan a mini-reunion at The Den!<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the exciting lineup of programming you can expect on Apr. 11:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
10:00 a.m. \u2014 Alumni check-in tables open outside the Den \u2014 Stop by to win prizes, learn about your alumni benefits and see the exciting philanthropy-driven research that\u2019s changing lives every day. By pre-registering, you\u2019re also eligible for an appetizer voucher at the Den.11:00 a.m. \u2014 Rex\u2019s Jurassic Jamboree at the Taylor Family Digital Library quad \u2014 Together, the UCalgary community will try to break a record for the most people dressed as dinosaurs from head-to-toe. Have one of those inflatable dino costumes? There\u2019s never been a better time to wear it!12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. \u2014 Trivia in the Den \u2014 Test your knowledge of your alma mater in a one-hour trivia session for a chance to win great prizes. Make sure to pre-register to save your spot.1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. \u2014 Campus Tours \u2014 Join a one-hour campus tour starting from the alumni tables outside the Den. See how your old stomping ground has changed and learn about the exciting developments in research and philanthropy on campus. Registration is encouraged.1:00 p.m. \u2014 Live performance by the Heebee-jeebees in the Den \u2014 Catch UCalgary\u2019s alumni acapella superstars\u00a0the Heebee-Jeebees<\/a> live at the Den, or head out to the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) quad for lunch at the Stampede Community Stage while supplies last.3:00 p.m. \u2014 Start Something, Eh! with Chancellor Jon Cornish in the Jack \u2014 Join UCalgary Chancellor Jon Cornish and a crew of trailblazing Canadians for a one-of-a-kind gathering celebrating Canadian pride and innovation in the Jack Simpson Gym.\u00a0Hosted by the UCalgary Senate.4:00 p.m. \u2014 Birthday Cupcakes \u2014 What\u2019s a birthday without cake? Wrap up a fun day by celebrating UCalgary\u2019s 60th anniversary with a sweet treat in the TFDL quad.\u00a0<\/p>\n Registration is not required, but alumni who pre-register will receive a free appetizer voucher for the Den on a first-come, first-served basis. To pick yours up, just stop by the Alumni table outside the Den.<\/p>\n Attendees for UCalgary60 can park for free on the south side of campus in lots 10 & 11 (Parking Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n UCalgary has alumni across the globe, and if you can\u2019t attend on campus on April 11\u2014 you can still take part in the celebration.<\/p>\n Every alum is a vital part of our story, and we look forward to celebrating our 60th anniversary with you.<\/p>\n