Young Alumni

The Toronto Branch Young Alumni Committee is a group of recent grads working to bring the connections, camaraderie and spirit of Queen’s to Toronto. Our goal is to create unique and fun opportunities for Young Alumni (YA) to come together and connect with friends, old and new.

What began as a small group of enthusiastic recent graduates has evolved into a dedicated bunch of motivated volunteers who run events year round. Volunteer commitments are manageable and rewarding. To get involved with any of our upcoming events, contact Zhaodi Culbreath (Sc’ 08) at queensyac@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

YA Sports Teams [Summer 2012]

Take advantage of the nicer weather by getting outdoors and staying active with other YA. If you’re interested in joining the Queen’s YA softball team, please email Heather Lennon (heatherjlennon@gmail.com) for more details. Looking to start a team of your own? Email Andrew Flynn at (flynn.ap@gmail.com) for help!

Summer Patio Series [May/June/July 2012]
In the rich rays of the summer sun, meet up with Queen’s Alumni and friends after work to check out a patio spot in TO and raise a glass to sunshine.

YAs Can Cook [June 6, 2012]
Still cooking like it’s Sunday dinner and Ban Righ is closed? Join other young alumni chefs in the making at the Loblaws Cooking School at Maple Leaf Gardens for a hands-on interactive class preparing a three-course Italian meal. Finally a class where instead of an exam at the end, you enjoy a fantastic meal.

Welcome to Toronto with a YA Blue Jays Game [August 11, 2012]
Watch the Toronto Blue Jays face off against the (tentative) New York Yankees with a crowd of enthusiastic YA. This is the official welcome event for all YA who are new to the city of Toronto – that includes you, Class of 2012! We’ll be gathering at a nearby bar before the game to connect before heading to the Rogers Centre.

Queen’s Entertains (Welcoming YA to #Toronto) [September 16th, 2012]
YA don’t just socialize, we connect. How do you build a stronger Queen’s community in the big city? Easy, put YA in Canada’s hottest new Social Club, SPiN on King West. Yes, that means there will be Ping Pong, surprise guests, and an oily atmosphere.

Wine & Dine [September/October/November 2012]
Our sell-out Wine & Dine events continue in the Fall, when it might be too chilly to have a drink outdoors. So come on in for a three-course meal and a glass of wine.

Bills Tailgate Party [Sept/Oct 2012]
There’s nothing like a parking lot that screams “Let’s eat and celebrate football!” Queen’s YAs are crossing the border in style to take part in Bills Mania at Ralph Wilson Stadium. A Bus ride, the Buffalo Bills, a BBQ and ice cold Beer – who says summer ends in September?

Tournament of Gaels Curling Bonspiel [October 21, 2012]
In its first year, this sold out event had 24 teams and over 140 participants. This year, we’re moving to the Royal Canadian Curling Club and looking for more curlers to rock the house. Start thinking about friends you want on your team of 4!

Interested, but still don’t see what you’re looking for?
Send us an email to queensyac@gmail.com with some of your ideas and we’ll start to chat!