What typically is a fun-filled, nostalgic weekend at UBC-Okanagan’s homecoming, this year the event has been altered due to COVID-19.
“While we are offering events for homecoming weekend 2020 remotely, we are taking time to celebrate the importance of connection,” said Lesley Cormack, UBC-Okanagan’s deputy vice-chancellor and principal.
“The weekend is an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former classmates and bring the broader UBC-Okanagan community together.”
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The third annual homecoming will feature virtual events such as cooking classes, wine tasting, an online trivia quiz and family-friendly story-time.
Homecoming weekend takes place Sept. 25-27 and kicks off the weekend with an online show starting at 6 p.m. on Friday.
The broadcast will show a live musical performance by Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Helman.
Earlier in the summer, Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran officially declared the weekend as UBCO Homecoming weekend in the city of Kelowna.
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“Kelowna is home to thousands of UBC-Okanagan alumni and is a community with which thousands maintain deep connections and affinity,” Basran said.
“The students and alumni of UBC-Okanagan are important contributors to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of our community and I am delighted to celebrate UBC-Okanagan Homecoming with everyone taking part from near and far.”
To find out more about the online celebration you can click here.
