Events & Reunions
3001 Orbits: A Space Odyssey – In Conversation with Astronaut Robert Thirsk
Friday, May 22, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
In-person
UTM Campus
Join fellow alumni and space enthusiasts for an inspiring evening with Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk at U of T Mississauga.
UTM Alumni Association Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
Online
Zoom
Join fellow UTM alumni to hear about alumni programming from the 2025/2026 academic year and plans for the coming year.
Sunday, June 14, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
In-Person
Medieval Times Toronto (map)
It's the biggest young alumni event of the year! Join us for an evening of epic revelry in Medieval Spain, where knights on majestic horses battle it out to defend their honour and the throne. (Price includes dinner.)
1970-1976 Class Reunion & 50th / 55th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT
In-Person
UTM Campus
Join fellow 1971-76 Erindale graduates for a reunion luncheon, with special recognition to the classes of 1976 and 1971 for their 50th and 55th anniversaries, respectively.
Alumni Fest West and Kids' Passport to UTM
Saturday, June 20, 12:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
In-Person
UTM Campus
Join us at U of T Mississauga for a day of food, fun, live music, entertainment and engagement for all ages at Alumni Fest West and Kids’ Passport to UTM!
Stress-Free Degree Lecture: Understanding Smartphone Addiction
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
In-Person
McLennan Physical Laboratories (map)
Does social media cause depression? Who overuses their smartphones the most? Jay Olson, a postdoctoral fellow at U of T Mississauga’s Department of Psychology, will examine these questions while exploring the causes and consequences of smartphone addiction globally.
More U of T Alumni Reunion Events
June 14 – June 20, 2026
In-Person
Different locations
It’s the biggest alumni gathering of the year. Join us for outdoor fests, family activities, lectures by experts and more. Come catch up with friends and create new U of T moments together.
Check out social events, workshops, and lectures geared to your interests.
Virtual Hub for Alumni
Lectures, events, concerts, workouts and more.
On-Demand Content
Why Gandhi Rejected Violence in Mass Protest
Karuna Mantena, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, explores what Gandhi believed nonviolent action could achieve that violence cannot. This talk examines how discipline, sacrifice, and restraint can creatively disrupt entrenched attitudes and enable political change.
Psychopathy Unmasked: The Rise and Fall of a Dangerous Diagnosis
Psychopathy is one of the oldest and most researched personality disorders. In this talk, Dr. Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen examines why our fascination with “psychopaths” may be scientifically misguided and shows how the Canadian criminal justice system has arguably misused the controversial science behind the diagnosis.
A Message to Class of 2025 from UTM Alum Wali Shah
A powerful reminder from 2018 UTM alum and spoken word artist Wali Shah to the Class of 2025. In this short clip, he shares a heartfelt story about struggle, patience, and finding purpose beyond the storm.
UTM's 2025 Valedictory Address
Meet Salik Qureshi, whose journey from uncertainty to success embodies the spirit of UTM. Watch his address as he reflects on his UTM experience and delivers a message to his fellow graduates.
Anekāntavāda and Jain Identity
Watch Professor Anil Mundra as he examines the ways in which Jain thought and practice - in the hands of one of its foremost exponents, Ācārya Haribhadra Sūri (a Jain leader, philosopher, doxographer, and author) - is inconceivable without anekāntavāda.
First-Time Homebuyers Bootcamp: Steps for Navigating the Path to Home Ownership
Shant Kaltakjian (BBA ‘04 UTSC), Managing Partner & Broker at DLC Mortgage Watch Inc., shares essential tips and strategies for first-time homeowners.
Webinar Series: Do Later-Life Healthcare Transitions Have to Be This Hard?
Heather Snyder and Anne Russell from Champion Family Consulting discussed proactive information, planning, and tips for the transition to elder-care for self, friends, and loved ones.
Financial Literacy for Beginners
Learn real-life financial strategies in this webinar led by UTM alum Sarah Girgis (BCom 2019 UTM)
Why Does It Feel So Good to Be Bad?
Learn what the study of perverse actions can tell us about human nature in this lecture led by U of T psychologist Paul Bloom.
Canada's Homelessness Crisis
Professor Alison Smith discussed why a country as rich and as cold, as Canada, continues to fail to provide safe, adequate, and affordable housing.
Psychological Trauma and Cybercrime
U of T psychiatry professor Katy Kamkar and cyber security investigator Ryan Duquette discussed the impact of cybercrimes on mental health.
Downloads
UTM Alumni Zoom Backgrounds
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Online Communities
Follow UTM on LinkedIn
Learn about upcoming events as well as the latest updates on UTM's campus, research and alumni by following us on LinkedIn.
UTM Commerce & Management Group on LinkedIn
Connect with other UTM Commerce and Management graduates, learn about networking and volunteer opportunities, and re-engage with students and campus.
UTM Visual Studies Alumni Group on LinkedIn
Connect with other UTM Visual Studies graduates, learn about networking and volunteer opportunities, and re-engage with students and campus.
UTM Department of Language Studies
Connect with the Department of Language Studies, learn about networking and volunteer opportunities, and re-engage with students and campus.
UTM Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences Alumni
Connect with the Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences, learn about networking and volunteer opportunities, and re-engage with students and campus.