Double Blue Alumni Reunion
St. Mike’s Reunion Schedule at a glance
(All times and locations subject to change)
Day 1: Friday, May 30, 2025
ALL DAY
- Welcome Center, 10 am-5 pm, Dodig Family COOP
MORNING
- Alumni Reunion Mass, 10:30 am-11:30 am, Loretto College
- 50th (& 55th) Anniversary Lunch, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Charbonnel Lounge
AFTERNOON
- Meet the Author: Meet and greet with Celia Wexler (7T0), 2-3:00 pm, Dodig Family COOP
- St. Mike’s Campus Tour: Art and Soul: Donovan Collection & Scarboro Exhibit, 4 pm-5 pm, Kelly Library
EVENING
- BBQ ,6 pm-8 pm, Dodig Family COOP terrace
- Young Alumni Trivia Night, 7 pm-9 pm, Hemingway’s
- St. Mikes Pub Night, 8 pm-11 pm, Dodig Family COOP
Day 2: Saturday, May 31, 2025
ALL DAY
- Welcome Center, 10 am-4 pm, Dodig Family COOP
MORNING
- USMC Keynote Lecture: Douglas Moggach (7T0): “Freedom and the Modern World: Lessons from Hegel and Kant”, 9:30 am-10:30 am, Fr. Madden Hall
- St. Mike’s Campus Tour: Footprints in Time: A Historical Journey, 10:45 am-11:45 am, the “Quad” in front of Carr Hall
AFTERNOON
- AI4W Conversation Series: Value Added: Appreciating the Contributions of Women Academics – Doors Open for light lunch 12 pm; Panel 12:15 pm-1.30 pm, Fr. Madden Hall
- Film Club Movie, “Harold and Maude” 2 pm-3:45 pm, Alumni Hall 400
- AGM, 4 pm-5 pm, Charbonnel Lounge
EVENING
- (Honoured Years) All Alumni Reception, 6 pm-7 pm, Dodig Family COOP
- (Honoured Years) All Alumni Banquet, 7 pm-10 pm, Brennan Hall 200 / Sorbara Auditorium
Day 3: Sunday, June 1, 2025
ALL DAY
- Welcome Center, 9 am-12 pm, Dodig Family COOP
MORNING
- St. Mike’s Campus Tour: Lights, Camera, Action: A Film & TV Sites Tour 9 am-10 am, the “Quad” in front of Carr Hall
- St. Basil’s Mass, 10:30 am-11:30 am
AFTERNOON
- Awards Ceremony and Lunch 12 pm-2:30 pm, Charbonnel Lounge
While you’re on campus, be sure to visit Dante Garden at the corner of St. Joseph and Queen’s Park Circle, beside Carr Hall. It features a life-sized sculpture of Dante along with individual sculptures representing each of the 100 cantos of the Divine Comedy. It is truly a masterpiece by world-renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz and is a tremendous source of pride for the St. Michael’s community.
ST. MIKE’S REUNION 2025 FEATURED EVENTS
Reunion Mass
Friday May 30
10:30 am-11:30am
Loretto College
Host: Maria Gallo (9T8)
Accessibility: Main accessible entrance to Loretto College
A level path leads to powered, covered doors. Entrance faces south directly onto the front driveway and is clearly visible from St. Mary Street.
50th (& 55th) Anniversary Lunch
Friday May 30
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Charbonnel Lounge
Host: Larry Cimino (7T3)
The 50th Anniversary Brunch is a special milestone celebration marking 50 years since the St. Michael’s class of 1975 graduated. As the class of 1970 were unable to celebratetheir 50th anniversary in person in 2020, we are celebrating them this year too.
Accessibility: A single step leads to manual glass doors.
St. Mike’s Campus Tour: Art & Soul: Donovan Collection & Scarboro Exhibit
Friday May 30
4 pm-5 pm
Host: Liz Paupst (9T2)
Kelly Library Guided tour of The Donovan Collection of contemporary art and the Scarboro Foreign Mission Society exhibition, The Golden Rule: Social Justice and the Scarboro Foreign Mission Society, both at the John M. Kelly Library. The Donovan Collection, a collection of largely contemporary art, is the result of the generosity and commitment of Father Dan Donovan, who will be attendance as a special guest to introduce the tour. The tour will be guided by Jessica Barr, James Roussain, and Francesca Rousselle; Francesca is the curator the new Scarboro exhibition. Tour is brought to you by the Continuing Education Division and The John M. Kelly Library.
Accessibility: The Kelly Library strives to ensures our facilities are accessible for all people, including persons with disabilities. While we continue to work towards an accessible experience for all library users, we are aware that barriers exist and alternative arrangements are necessary for some. We work hard to provide whatever supports are required. There is an accessible ramp entrance at the north side of the building (west side) and elevator access to the 2nd floor. Please contact us with any concerns at kelly.library@utoronto.ca.
Alumni BBQ
Friday May 30
6 pm-8 pm
Dodig Family COOP terrace
An outdoor summer BBQ filled with good food, laughter and nostalgia. Alumni of all ages can catch up on old memories, share stories from their university days and reconnect. We are planning to host a special tasting of St. Mike’s very own branded beer – a special sneak peek just for alumni! Grab a bite before Trivia Night or St. Pub Night! A section will be reserved for Western Year graduates to meet up in their own special area.
Accessibility: North Accessible Entrance to Brennan Hall
A level path leads to a series of manual, glass doors. Entrance is approached along the paths and ramps in the sunken courtyard between Brennan Hall and Elmsley Hall.
Western Years Meet Up at the BBQ
Friday May 30
6 pm-8 pm
Dodig Family COOP terrace
Western Years alumni, sign up for the BBQ and catch up with classmates in your very own special reserved Mini-Reunion area.
Accessibility: North Accessible Entrance to Brennan Hall. A level path leads to a series of manual, glass doors. Entrance is approached along the paths and ramps in the sunken courtyard between Brennan Hall and Elmsley Hall.
Young Alumni Trivia Night
Friday May 30
7 pm-9 pm
Hemingway’s
Hosts: Alessia Colavecchia (1T8), and Cesare Plastina (0T9)
Trivia Night is a fun social event brought to you by the Young Alumni Committee, where alumni of all ages and their guests compete in teams to answer questions on various topics, making for an evening full of laughs and memories. This year, held on the rooftop patio of popular Yorkville restaurant, Hemingway’s (equipped with retractable garage doors in case the weather’s not perfect). Cash bar (no drink tickets issued). Ticket also you entry to St. Mike’s Pub Night!
Accessibility: Trivia will be held on the rooftop Outback Patio located on the top floor. It is not accessible, as it requires climbing approximately three flights of stairs.
St. Mikes Pub Night
Friday May 30
8 pm-11 pm
Dodig Family COOP
Host: Maria Gallo (9T8)
An authentic St. Mike’s Pub where alumni can reconnect with old friends, make new connections and dance to music from back in the day. Past editions have been described as “the best night of my life” so be sure not to miss this one! Cash bar (no drink tickets issued).
Accessibility: North Accessible Entrance to Brennan Hall. A level path leads to a series of manual, glass doors. Entrance is approached along the paths and ramps in the sunken courtyard between Brennan Hall and Elmsley Hall.
Keynote Lecture by Douglas Moggach (7T0)
“Modernity and Freedom: Lessons from Hegel and Kant”
Saturday May 31
9:30 am-10:30 am
Fr. Madden Hall
Douglas Moggach, (BA Toronto, MA and PhD Princeton) is a proud St. Mike’s alum and Distinguished Professor at the University of Ottawa, life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge and Honorary Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney.
He has been awarded numerous visiting fellowships at leading educational institutions around the world including Sidney Sussex College, King’s College, Cambridge, St. John’s College, University of Muenster, Queen Mary University of London, the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, the Fondazione San Carlo di Modena, and Beijing Normal University. In 2007, he was awarded a Canada Council Killam Research Fellowship awarded by the Canada Council for the Arts.
His work, published in nine languages, has achieved international recognition in the fields of political theory, philosophy and intellectual history. His talk will center around modern ideas of freedom, citizenship, social interaction, and relations between state and economy.
Accessibility: Accessible entrance at Carr Hall south doors.
St. Mike’s Campus Tour: Footprints in Time: A Historical Journey
Saturday May 31
10:45 am-11:45 am
The “Quad”
Host: Liz Paupst (9T2)
Step into the past and explore the fascinating stories that shaped our campus! Join our tour guide Luisa Giacometti (7T5) on a captivating historical walking tour that brings history to life. From hidden gems to well-known landmarks, you’ll discover the secrets that have shaped St. Mike’s history. Luisa is a proud St. Mike’s alumna and has an array of interests from art to Toronto History. She has been conducting historical and architectural walks for the ROM for over 40 years and has been involved in historic culinary foodways.
Accessibility: Tour takes place outside (no building interiors will be visited) and is fully accessible.
AI4W Conversation Series: Value Added: Appreciating the Contributions of Women Academics
Saturday May 31
12 pm Light lunch
12:15 pm-1:30 pm Panel
Fr. Madden Hall
Join a conversation about the contributions women faculty make to university life with St. Mike’s alumnae Drs. Gabriella Colussi Arthur (9T9), Professor Emerita and Senior Researcher, Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, York University; Kathryn LaFontana (9T1), Chief Academic Officer of Ursuline College; Cathy Driscoll (8T5), Professor Emerita (Management), Sobey School of Business, St. Mary’s University, Halifax; and Theresa O’Keefe (8T5), Professor, Clough School of Theology and Ministry, Boston College. Panelists will reflect on their careers at diverse institutions, share the joys and challenges of their work and consider the various barriers faced by women academics and strategies to overcome them. Together, they will also explore the unique contributions of women academics, particularly to student mentoring and institutional development.
Accessibility: Accessible entrance at Carr Hall south doors.
Film Club Movie
Saturday May 31
2 pm-3:45 pm
Alumni Hall 400
Host: Larry Cimino (7T3)
Alumni are invited to view the movie screening of cult classic “Harold and Maude” with their classmates. “Harold and Maude” is the touching, droll and subversive story of a troubled teenager, played by Bud Cort, who falls in love with a nearly 80-year old free spirit, played by Ruth Gordon. Today, “Harold and Maude’ continues to resonate with viewers of all ages who feel a natural kinship with misfits and oddballs.
Accessibility: Accessible Entrance to Alumni Hall. An accessible concrete ramp slopes down towards a powered door. Entrance is located at the southeast corner of the building and faces the rear parking lot. Pedestrians may approach most safely along the pathway along east side of the building.
Annual General Meeting
Saturday May 31
4 pm-5 pm
Charbonnel Lounge
Come and hear the latest University updates by St. Michael’s University leaders including President David Sylvester and the announcement of new Board members and appointments related to the USMC Alumni Association. We are so proud to host keynote speaker Catherine Bragg (7T5), a former Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs in the United Nations. Previously, she spent 24 years in the Canadian federal public service where her portfolios included criminal and Aboriginal justice, Northern devolution and the voluntary sector, among others. She served in seven federal departments, four at the Director General level including as the DG, International Humanitarian Assistance, Peace and Security Program in the former Canadian International Development Agency. This last position launched her two decades of involvement as a humanitarian practitioner and academic. In total, she has visited over 100 countries and been involved in response to approximately 30 humanitarian crises.
Following her retirement from the UN, she continues her non-remunerated contributions as Adjunct Professor of Humanitarian Action in University College Dublin, Ireland; as an occasional speaker and lecturer worldwide; and as a national and international member of governing boards and advisory councils in the public and private sector. She is currently a Senior Fellow in the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto. Dr. Bragg received her degrees from University of Toronto (B.Sc. Psychology), University of Cambridge (M.Phil. Criminology) and the State University of New York at Albany (Ph.D. Criminal Justice).
Accessibility: A single step leads to manual glass doors.
All Alumni Reception
Saturday May 31
6 pm-7 pm
Dodig Family COOP
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All Alumni Banquet
7 pm-10 pm
Welcoming all USMC alumni to this marquee event celebrating anniversaries that end in ‘0 and ‘5. Meet up with old friends and make new ones!
All alumni are invited to join us in celebrating St. Mike’s Alumni Award winners at this Ceremony and Brunch, following Mass at St. Basil’s. Come and pay tribute to your fellow alumni making a difference.
Accessibility: North Accessible Entrance to Brennan Hall. A level path leads to a series of manual, glass doors. Entrance is approached along the paths and ramps in the sunken courtyard between Brennan Hall and Elmsley Hall.
St. Mike’s Campus Tour: Lights, Camera, Action: A Film & TV Sites Tour
Sunday June 1
9 am-10 am
The “Quad”
Host: Liz Paupst (9T2)
Get ready for a star-studded adventure as we take you on a tour of iconic film and TV sites on the St. Mike’s campus! Join us on Sunday, June 1, for Lights, Camera, Action, where you’ll step into the scenes of your favorite movies and shows. Along the way, you will have an opportunity to pose for a photo like your favourite stars at the various locations. Whether you’re a film fanatic or just love a great behind-the-scenes experience, this is your chance to walk in the footsteps of Hollywood.
Accessibility: Tour will be walking through the campus exteriors of the following buildings: Alumni Hall north landing, Elmsley Place, Brennan South, Quad, Elmsley underpass, Brennan North (accessible via the series of ramps running adjacent to the COOP patio). It may also visit the following interiors: Kelly Library 1st floor and 2nd floor (Accessible ramp entrance at the north side of the building (west side). Elevator access to the 2nd floor); Father Madden Hall (Accessible entrance at Carr Hall south doors, may need to depart from Carr Hall north doors, where there are two steps leading from the foyer to the door.); and Charbonnel Lounge (Accessible entrance at the south side of the Porter’s Desk lobby to enter Charbonnel Lounge (entrance doors from the lobby to be propped open).)
Awards Ceremony and Lunch
Sunday June 1
12 pm-2:30 pm
Charbonnel Lounge
Host: Larry Cimino (7T3)
All alumni are invite to join us in celebrating St. Mike’s Alumni Award winners at this Ceremony and Brunch, following Mass at St. Basil’s.
Accessibility: Accessible entrance at the south side of the Porter’s Desk lobby to enter Charbonnel Lounge (entrance doors from the lobby to be propped open).
Welcome Centre
Friday May 30 10 am-5 pm
Saturday May 31 10 am-4 pm
Sunday June 1 9 am-12 pm
Dodig Family COOP
Pop by this central walk-in space staffed by volunteer Alumni Association Board members available to help Reunion guests with a number of things including blank badges, emergency toiletry bags, programs and wayfinding help.
Accessibility: North Accessible Entrance to Brennan Hall. A level path leads to a series of manual, glass doors. Entrance is approached along the paths and ramps in the sunken courtyard between Brennan Hall and Elmsley Hall.
VOTE FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
Cast your vote in the Welcome Centre to help us select the next iconic St. Mike’s Christmas ornament! Ornaments will be sold at this year’s Christmas Market tradition!
Meet the Author: Meet and greet with Celia Wexler (7T0)
2-3:00 pm Dodig Family COOP
Come and meet Celia Wexler, author of Catholic Women Confront Their Church (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016; re-released in paperback in 2024) and Out of the News (McFarland, 2012), and winner of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Excellence in Journalism award for journalism history. Celia will be here to talk about her her most recent book Catholic Women Confront Their Church (which will be available for sale).
Contact Us
Feel free to email Alumni Affairs with any questions, feedback, or suggestions at smc.alumniaffairs@utoronto.ca.
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We’d Love to Hear from You!
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