WCVM Alumni Homecoming
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine's (WCVM) 60th anniversary events for alumni and treasured friends will take place on June 6-7, 2025, on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus and other locations in Saskatoon, Sask.
Looking Back
Events and Registration
The WCVM's alumni homecoming events will take place on June 6-7, 2025.
Thanks so much your interest in the WCVM's 60th anniversary celebration! Due to the high level of excitement from our graduates, the college has limited space for certain portions of the celebration.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
• You can still register for the homecoming weekend. Please contact wcvm.supportus@usask.ca if you would like to attend.
• Registration for the Friday reception is nearing capacity. Please contact wcvm.supportus@usask.ca if you would like to attend.
• Registration for the Saturday afternoon riverboat cruises is CLOSED.
WCVM 60th Anniversary Welcome Reception
NOTE: registration for the Friday reception is near capacity. Please contact wcvm.supportus@usask.ca if you would like to attend.
Time/date: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025
Location: Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
A complimentary dinner buffet and beverages to be provided.
WCVM Dean Dr. Gillian Muir will be there to celebrate the college’s success along with WCVM alumni and treasured friends.
The evening will include a welcome from Dr. Muir and a guest speaker, along with plenty of time to enjoy each’s other company.
Prairie Lily Riverboat Cruise
Registration for the Saturday afternoon riverboat cruises is CLOSED.
Time/date: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Prairie Lily riverboat dock is located on the west side of South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon. Parking is available in Kinsmen Riverfront Park Area. Visit the Prairie Lily website (theprairielily.com/wp/) for details or use the following GPS co-ordinates: 52.134202, -106.648135 to find location.
Complimentary admission provided by the WCVM
Join us for a unique experience celebrating the college’s 60th anniversary! Enjoy Saskatoon from the wonderful vantage point of the South Saskatchewan River before you head out for the evening to explore the city on your own or with your classmates.
WCVM Class Reunions
Time/date: 2:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday, June 7
Location: Multiple locations
Events and dining options organized by individual WCVM classes
This time is for WCVM alumni who have arranged private time to celebrate their DVM journeys with their respective graduating classes.
If you haven't been contacted by a classmate for your reunion year and wish to discuss organizing a reunion with your peers, please contact Lindsay Royale, WCVM development officer (lindsay.royale@usask.ca) for more details.
Class Reunions
Confirmed WCVM class reunions (as of February 17, 2025)
| Class year | Reunion year | Class contact | Contact information |
| WCVM Class of 1970 | 55 | Dr. Gary Cruikshank | garycruikshank@icloud.com |
| WCVM Class of 1971 | 54 | Dr. Richard Christmas | richardedwardchristmas@gmail.com |
| WCVM Class of 1972 | 53 | Dr. Clay Gellhaus | clay.gellhaus@shaw.ca |
| WCVM Class of 1975 | 50 | Dr. Mark Jacobson | mjacobson@warmanvetservices.ca |
| WCVM Class of 1977 | 48 | Dr. Colleen O'Morrow | k92thdr@hotmail.com |
| WCVM Class of 1989 | 36 | Dr. Diana Durling | durwils@myaccess.ca |
| WCVM Class of 1992 | 33 | Dr. Sonia Kollassa | docsdarson@shaw.ca |
| WCVM Class of 1993 | 32 | Dr. Trevor Enberg | tenberg@mac.com |
| WCVM Class of 2000 | 25 | Dr. Becky Newman | bnewman@lah.ca |
| WCVM Class of 2005 | 20 | Dr. Tanya Fyfe | montanagem@live.com |
| WCVM Class of 2015 | 10 | Dr. Brianna Cantafio | brianne.cantafio@gmail.com |
If your class wishes to organize a reunion in conjunction with the 60th anniversary celebrations, we want to hear from you!
Contact Lindsay Royale, WCVM development officer, to discuss (lindsay.royale@usask.ca).
Accommodations
The WCVM has made arrangements with Saskatoon's Park Town Hotel for a block of rooms that will be available to attendees of the college's 60th anniversary celebrations. The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel is also offering a discount code for hotel rooms booked by attendees of the WCVM 60th anniversary celebrations.
Park Town Hotel
924 Spadina Crescent East
Front desk/reservations: 306-244-5564
Block code: WCVM60
Cut-off date for booking: May 5, 2025
Room block is available from June 5-9, 2025
Room types available in room block
| King bed, city view | $164* |
| Two Queen beds, river view | $174* |
| Executive King, river view | $184* |
| Executive two Queen beds, high floor with river view | $184* |
*Rates includes complimentary surface parking, $8 breakfast voucher per person, per day, in the hotel restaurant and 10 per cent off lunch or dinner in the hotel restaurant (per day).
To book a room, call the Park Town Hotel at 306-244-5564 or click here to book online.
- Once the dates have been selected, please click on the "add code" button
- Next, click the arrow by corporate code and select "group attendee"
- System will accept the block code (WCVM60) when you "confirm dates of stay"
Sheraton Cavalier
612 Spadina Crescent East
Click here for discount code.
Once you click on the link, enter your chosen dates between June 5-9 and the discount will appear.
Contact
Alumni and Development Office
Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM)
University of Saskatchewan
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4
wcvm.supportus@usask.ca | 306-966-7268