The Hub Photo gallery: Athabasca University welcomes home Class of 2023

Photo gallery: Athabasca University welcomes home Class of 2023

| June 19, 2023

By: AU Staff

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Athabasca campus a hub of activity as alumni and families gather for homecoming festivities

Graduates of Athabasca University’s (AU) Class of 2023 took in the beauty of campus and enjoyed games, live music, treats, and even some explosive fun at AU Homecoming.

More than 150 people attended the June 17 event in the town of Athabasca, which capped a fun 3 days of convocation weekend celebrations. Besides experiencing the campus’s beauty, attendees got to tour facilities such as the library, Bertha Clark-Jones O.C. Art Gallery, and science labs—the latter of which included fiery science demonstrations.

Homecoming also introduced grads to the sights, sounds, and tastes of the region as several local festivals and markets took place on the same day.

“Homecoming was a fantastic celebration and wonderful showcase of AU and the Athabasca region,” said Dr. Alex Clark, president. “It was gratifying to see so many smiling faces bring joy to our campus and help put the perfect bow on convocation weekend.”

Check out our special photo gallery from a special day in AU’s home in Athabasca.

AU Homecoming in pictures

Buses arrive at Athabasca University campus for homecoming on June 18
visitors arrive at a tent at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
visitors in a tent at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
a woman smiles at a visitor at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
guests smile Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
musicians play at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
A grad shows off new AU swag at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
guests play with a hula hoop at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
AU President Dr. Alex Clark welcomes visitors to Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
Métis Elder Terry Lusty (right) chats with Athabasca Mayor Rob Balay
AU president Dr. Alex Clark takes a selfie with two staffers at homecoming in Athabasca.
AU staffers demonstrate how to make ice cream using liquid nitrogen
A family enjoys ice cream treats at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
kids enjoy games Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
the pond outside AU Main at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
Athabasca University Academic Research Centre
close up of purple flowers
A view inside the Bertha Clark-Jones O.C. Art Gallery on AU Main
two people view artwork in Bertha Clark-Jones O.C. Art Gallery
tapestry inside AU Main
a group of people tour the science lab at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.
a fiery science demonstration inside labs at Athabasca University
Athabasca University staffers blow bubbles for children at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.

Celebrating Convocation 2023!

Read more stories about AU students and grads as part of our Convocation 2023 coverage.

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