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Throwback

Save the Date: October 3-5, 2025!

Come for Throwback. Reconnect for Good.

Throwback is Carleton University’s homecoming: an opportunity for Carleton to open its doors to alumni, donors and community members to celebrate our shared past, present and future through reunions, family-friendly and community-building events, spirited challenges, targeted discussions, and much more.

2025 Throwback Event Schedule

Check back regularly for event updates throughout the summer!

October 2-4

Women’s Basketball pre-season tournament

Come cheer on your Ravens women’s basketball team as they compete in an exciting pre-season tournament.

Thursday, October 2 – Saturday, October 4, 2025
Ravens Nest, Alumni Hall
Full game schedule and ticket sale information coming soon.

October 3

Economics Alumni Reception

The annual Economics Alumni Reception at Throwback, hosted by the Economics Alumni Chapter and the Department of Economics, will include a reception, draw prizes, remarks by representatives of the Economics Chapter, Faculty of Public and Global Affairs and the Economics Department, and a Keynote presentation by Christina Caron, esteemed economist and former public servant. This is a free event sponsored by the Carleton University Alumni Association.

Friday, October 3, 2025
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Richcraft Hall, 2nd Level Conference Rooms, Carleton University


Register here!

October 3-5

Bachelor of Architecture Classes 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Reunion

Planned events include: Cocktails, Reunion Dinner, Student tutorials, Architectural Tours.

For more information and to register, please contact reunion organizer:
Hugh Morgan
1101 Pacific Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501-2227
Email: hugh.r.morgan@gmail.com
Phone: 415-894-9602
WhatsApp: +1 510-282-3784

October 4

Curatorial Tour of Runs in the Family Carleton University Art Gallery Exhibit

Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG) presents, Runs in the Family, an exhibition that brings together the work of artists from Inuit communities, Flatland communities and Anishinaabeg communities to create new conversations about how the processes of art making involve multi-generational knowledge transmission and innovations.

Registration available soon! Click here for more information.

October 4

Ties That Guide

A Conversation on Intergenerational Practices, followed by a curatorial tour of Runs in the Family at Carleton University Art Gallery

This conversation will bring together Indigenous curators at various career stages to reflect on the intergenerational nature of curatorial practice, exploring how it is inherited, shaped by those who came before, and sustained through mentorship, community, and shared knowledge. We’ll invite speakers to reflect on the people, projects or curators who have shaped their work.

Saturday, October 4, 2025
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Teraanga Commons, Rooms 270/272, Carleton University

For more information click here!

October 4

Virtual Ventures Throwback STEM Workshop

Join Virtual Ventures on Saturday, October 4th for the Throwback STEM Workshop, a hands-on STEM experience perfect for Carleton alumni and their families! Designed for children ages 4-12, this interactive workshop invites you to build, explore, and experiment through fun engineering and technology activities led by current Carleton University students!

Saturday, October 4, 2025
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location to be provided in registration confirmation email


Register here! (Registration opens September 5)

October 4

Parents Breakfast at MacOdrum Library

As a donor or parent of a Carleton University student or alum, you are invited to learn about the heart of our campus—MacOdrum Library—from University Librarian, Amber Butler. Join us for breakfast as she shares the library’s history, its future vision, initiatives made possible through philanthropic support and more!

Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Alumni Reading Room, 2nd Floor of MacOdrum Library, Carleton University

Register here!

October 4

The Caregivers Playbook: Navigating Eldercare in the Sandwich Generation

Join best-selling author and Eldercare expert Amy Friesen for a powerful live workshop designed specifically for caregivers navigating the challenges of supporting aging parents, as well as children, all while balancing their own lives. This interactive session will provide you with the tools and confidence to:

  • Thrive while Caregiving – Learn practical strategies to reduce stress, avoid burnout, and maintain your well-being.
  • Eldercare 101: Building Your Caregiving Confidence – Gain essential knowledge on senior care options, resources, and planning for the future
  • Effective Communication in Caregiving – Master conversations with family and professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for your loved ones.

Saturday, October 4, 2025
2 – 4 p.m.
Location TBC

Registration coming soon!

October 4-5

Engineering Class of 2000 25th Anniversary Reunion

The 25 year anniversary class reunion in 2025 is for the Carleton Engineering class of 2000. You’re invited to reunite and reminisce about your engineering student days at your milestone class Reunion. We hope that you will be able to attend your class reunion to celebrate with your family and friends and to reconnect with your classmates, your professors, your Faculty and your University.

View the full schedule of events and registration information here!

October 4-5

Annual Biology Butterfly Show

Over the weekend, the Nesbitt Greenhouses will open their doors to a world of enchantment during the Annual Biology Butterfly Show. A cherished Carleton tradition for 26 years, the event offers an immersive learning experience and a chance to create lasting memories with children and loved ones.

Learn more and register here! (ticketing opens on Thursday, September 25 at noon)

October 5

Pancaker Breakfast and Panda Game

Join fellow Carleton alumni on October 5 for a day of Ravens pride, starting with our first-ever alumni Pancaker Breakfast at Craft Beer Market before the annual Panda Game! Reconnect over great food and shared memories ahead of one of the biggest football games of the year.

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
for breakfast, Panda Game kick-off at noon
Pancaker Breakfast: Craft Beer Market (975 Bank Street)  
Panda Game Alumni Section: Club Seat Section, Sections C104-C108, South Side of the Stadium at TD Place

Pancaker and Panda Game Premium Package ($105.00 per person, including taxes and fees) includes: 

  • Pre-game breakfast at Craft Beer Market (Includes: Pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee/tea, and pop) 
  • Panda Game ticket in the premium club seat alumni section 
  • Ravens swag item to wear to the game

Purchase Premium Package Tickets HERE. Carleton Alumni will receive a special code by email on August 11 to purchase premium package tickets.

Contact advancement@carleton.ca for more information.

Please keep us up to date so we can keep you up to date!


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