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Homecoming 2025

7128 Ada Blvd. NW

September 26, 2025 12:00 pm - September 27, 2025 4:00 pm


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CUE the Celebration!

This is your CUE to celebrate, connect, and come home.

Join us for Homecoming 2025, a two-day campus celebration packed with pride, excitement, and unforgettable moments for alumni, students, staff, faculty, and community members alike. This year’s Homecoming marks a historic milestone – the 100th anniversary of Schwermann Hall.

Whether you’re reconnecting with classmates, cheering on the Thunder, enjoying the music and food, or stepping back in time to explore CUE’s roots – Homecoming has something for everyone.

Event Highlights

Thunderfest Beer Gardens

Friday September 27 | Noon – 9:00 p.m.

Kick off the weekend with an all day celebration. Enjoy cold drinks, local food vendors, live music, family friendly lawn games and fireworks to close out the night.

Cheer On your Thunder Athletes

Friday September 26 | 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday September 27 | Noon and 2:00 p.m.

Bring the BOOM and cheer on the Thunder Volleyball and Basketball teams with special half-time events. Join us on Friday for the banner raising ceremony for our 2024 championship teams.

Meet me in the Stacks

Friday September 26 | 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday September 27 | Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Visit the library for family friendly activities for all ages.

CUE the Stories

Saturday, September 27 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Reconnect with fellow Alumni and relive CUE traditions in Tegler Hall. This year, we shine a spotlight on our 1970s and 1990s graduates.

Then, take a step back in time with a guided tour by the Edmonton Historical Society in honour of Schwermann Hall’s 100th anniversary.

Meet me on the Lawn

Saturday, September 27 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Fun for all ages! Games and interactive activity stations on Schwermann Lawn.

Full Schedule of Events

Friday, September 26, 2025

TimeEventLocation
Noon & 9:00 p.m. Beer gardens, music, family activities, lawn gamesSoccer Pitch at Ralph King Athletic Centre
4:30 & 6:30 p.m.Thunder Volleyball gamesRalph King Athletic Centre Gym
4:00 – 9:00 p.m.Family friendly games and activities for all agesArnold Guebert Library
9:00 p.m.Fireworks ShowSoccer Pitch at Ralph King Athletic Centre

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time EventLocation
Noon & 2:00 p.m.Thunder Basketball gamesRalph King Athletic Centre Gym
Noon – 1:30 p.m.Alumni Reunion – Spotlight on 70’s & 90’s grads Tegler Hall
Noon – 4:00 p.m.Family friendly games and activities for all agesArnold Guebert Library
Noon – 4:00 p.m.Fun for all ages games and interactive boothsSchwermann Lawn
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.Tour of Schwermann Hall and the Highlands Neighbourhood guided by the Highlands Historical Society Schwermann Lawn