Photo gallery: Athabasca University welcomes home Class of 2023
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
![athabascauniversity0O0A0791June 17 2023 Buses arrive at Athabasca University campus for homecoming on June 18](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0791June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0487June-17-2023 visitors arrive at a tent at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0487June-17-2023-1.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0519June 17 2023 visitors in a tent at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0519June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0485June 17 2023 a woman smiles at a visitor at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0485June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0484June 17 2023 guests smile Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0484June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0474June 17 2023 musicians play at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0474June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0517June-17-2023 A grad shows off new AU swag at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0517June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0686June 17 2023 guests play with a hula hoop at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0686June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0560June 17 2023 AU President Dr. Alex Clark welcomes visitors to Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0560June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0602June 17 2023 Métis Elder Terry Lusty (right) chats with Athabasca Mayor Rob Balay](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0602June-17-2023.jpg)
![IMG_0365-transformed AU president Dr. Alex Clark takes a selfie with two staffers at homecoming in Athabasca.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0365-transformed.jpeg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0680June-17-2023 AU staffers demonstrate how to make ice cream using liquid nitrogen](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0680June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0603June-17-2023 A family enjoys ice cream treats at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0603June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0803June 17 2023 kids enjoy games Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0803June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0778June 17 2023 the pond outside AU Main at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0778June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0643June 17 2023 Athabasca University Academic Research Centre](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0643June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0646June 17 2023 close up of purple flowers](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0646June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0624June 17 2023 A view inside the Bertha Clark-Jones O.C. Art Gallery on AU Main](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0624June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0620June 17 2023 two people view artwork in Bertha Clark-Jones O.C. Art Gallery](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0620June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0724June 17 2023 tapestry inside AU Main](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0724June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0730June-17-2023 a group of people tour the science lab at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0730June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0756June 17 2023 a fiery science demonstration inside labs at Athabasca University](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0756June-17-2023.jpg)
![athabascauniversity0O0A0506June 17 2023 Athabasca University staffers blow bubbles for children at Athabasca University’s main campus for homecoming June 18.](https://www.athabascau.ca/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/athabascauniversity0O0A0506June-17-2023.jpg)
Celebrating Convocation 2023!
Read more stories about AU students and grads as part of our Convocation 2023 coverage.