Alumni

Whether you’re a new grad or a long-time alumnus or alumna, we’re here to help you make the most of life after your degree.

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Alumni Association Awards of Excellence 2022

A proud Alumni Association tradition, the Awards of Excellence honour those who’ve distinguished themselves in different places and at different stages of their career, all for the betterment of society.
Meet this year's winners

You’re in good company

University of Ottawa students do great work every day, so it’s no surprise that our alumni have gone on to make a tremendous difference in Canada and around the world.
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uOttawa alumni

Harley Finkelstein | 2021 Awards of Excellence

Inspiring alumni

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Alumni Awards of Excellence 2022

A proud Alumni Association tradition, the Awards of Excellence honour those who’ve distinguished themselves!
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Ama Ouattara
uOttawa alumni

Francophone community: A lifetime commitment

Ama Ouattara (BA ’18) is a Bernard Grandmaître award recipient and was named young leader of the year.
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Hoda Ahmed
uOttawa alumni

Trailblazers x uOttawa: Hoda Ahmed

As a teacher to first-grade students, Hoda Ahmed, BEd '20, fields a lot of curious questions prompted by her being both visibly Black and Muslim.
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Anita Tenesco
uOttawa alumni

Joining forces for the best education

An enduring partnership between uOttawa and a First Nations community is delivering first-class education.
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Anna Ampaw
uOttawa alumni

Trailblazers x uOttawa: Anna Ampaw, PhD

Anna Ampaw, PhD, an emerging scientist and leader in STEM.
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uOttawa alumni

Trailblazers x uOttawa: Ruth Maniriho Bansoba

At first, I said to myself this won’t work. Who establishes a scholarship while they’re a student?” But people believed in the idea and, in no time, t…
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Alumni voice

“Sitting on the Alumni Association board allows me stay connected in a meaningful way with the institution that helped to propel my career and shape the person that I am today.”

Sarah Dion-Marquis

— MA ’16 and MBA ’21

An international affair

250K

uOttawa alumni worldwide—and counting!

150+

countries where uOttawa grads are working

14

global alumni councils

The perks of being a uOttawa graduate

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Get special discounts

We’ve partnered with companies to offer graduates exclusive group discount deals. From insurance packages to health and wellness, sports and entertainment to travel, your uOttawa alumni membership goes a long way.
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Grow your career

Finding a job can be tough. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Career Development Centre to offer grads a range of career counselling and coaching services. Build your professional skills, network with employers and meet your next mentor.
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Health and wellness

Investing in your mental health has never been more important.
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Get involved

Whether in Canada or abroad, there are many opportunities for uOttawa alumni to stay connected to their alma mater, build their professional and personal networks, and volunteer in meaningful ways that strengthen the reputation of the University.

Our affinity partners

Home, auto and travel
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Home, auto and travel

Johnson

Johnson Insurance helps uOttawa alumni get more from their home, car, and travel insurance coverage.
Life and health
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Life and health

Manulife

uOttawa alumni get a special group rate on life and health insurance.
mortgage
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Desjardins

Attention property buyers! uOttawa alumni are eligible to receive $1,400 upon signing up for a new mortgage or transfer with Desjardins.
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Your degree, your alumni association

Once a Gee-Gee, always a Gee-Gee. You become a lifetime member of the uOttawa Alumni Association as soon as you walk across the stage on convocation day (even virtually!). The association is your ongoing link to uOttawa, and oversees everything from securing alumni perks to enhancing the student experience.
Get your membership card

Quick links

Request a copy of your official academic transcript
Claim your free Alumni Association membership card
Get a copy of your diploma
Find a global alumni network
Update your contact info
Read the Alumni Association Annual Report

Homecoming: Gee-Gee pride lives here

Every October the uOttawa community comes together to celebrate its grads, relive memories and make new ones. Homecoming events are open to all uOttawa students, alumni and staff, as well as friends, family members and the general public. 

Each Homecoming is different, so check back each year to see what special in-person and virtual events we’ve got planned.

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Upcoming events

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Awards of Excellence
Awards of Excellence 2022
Awards of Excellence
May 16

Awards of Excellence Gala - Online Ceremony

Join us online to celebrate the recipients of the 2022 University of Ottawa Alumni Association Awards of Excellence.
uO BookIn
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uO BookIn
Jun 14

uO BookIn — Crow Winter by Karen McBride

uOttawa alumni and friends are invited to join their online book club - uO BookIn!

Ways to get involved

Join our global network

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Volunteer at an event

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Hire a uOttawa co-op student

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Make a donation

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Get in touch

Alumni relations office

157 Séraphin-Marion Private
Ottawa ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel: 613-562-5857 or 1-800-465-1888 
[email protected]

Contact our team