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June 2026

The Quad: A Newsletter for Our Alumni Community 💭

Welcome to the latest edition of the Quad featuring alumni profiles, new international engagement and exciting opportunities for your participation.

Special congratulations to all 6,900+ graduates, their families, friends and supporters who celebrated during Convocation earlier this month — and welcome to the Carleton alumni community! Be sure to visit the dedicated page for new grads on our recently launched alumni website.

In case you missed it, the top story from our March edition celebrated Patricia Sheahan (BA/59) a recent inductee to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame!

We hope you enjoy this edition of the Quad newsletter, created exclusively for Carleton alumni like you.

Alumni Spotlights 🌟

Making Headlines: India’s Top News Anchor is a Carleton Alum

Meet the Carleton Alum Leading Ottawa Jazz Fest

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Celebrating Carleton’s Newest Grads

Going the Distance: Creating A Carleton Alumni Chapter Abroad

Call of the Raven 📢

No matter where our alumni are in the world, the call of the raven echoes, encouraging you to reconnect and engage through the following events and opportunities:

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Visiting Alumni Around
the World

Carleton’s President, Wisdom Tettey was delighted to have recently met Carleton alumni in Vancouver, Victoria and Cairo. We would be pleased to connect when we are in your area. By updating your contact information below, we can stay in touch and share future opportunities to meet.

Update your contact information

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New Carleton Alumni
Website is LIVE!

Check out our new all-alumni website for everything you need to know about the Carleton alumni community. Your alumni benefits, information for new grads, volunteer opportunities, stories and news, upcoming event details — all captured in one domain.

View the alumni website

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Volunteer Opportunities: Submit Your Expression of Interest

The university is seeking expressions of interest for three positions: Senate Representative, Honorary Degrees Committee Representative, and Athletics Board Representative. If you fit the unique description and requirements of these positions, we invite you to submit your expression of interest form using the link below.

Submit your Expression of Interest

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Become a Job
Shadow Mentor

Consider registering as a mentor for Carleton’s Job Shadow Program to take part in a one-time, 60- to 90-minute session with a student. As a mentor, you will provide a student with the opportunity to learn about your career, as well as the skills, competencies and education requirements of your profession.

Learn more

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Host A Reunion During Throwback

Mark your calendar for Throwback 2026 (Oct. 1 - 4) to celebrate Carleton’s homecoming! Interested in hosting a reunion to meet or reconnect with your former classmates? Our new reunion handbook will help get you started.

View Reunion Handbook

Throwback Thursday ⌛

A photo of 4 Carleton graduates from 1978, all four are in convocation robes

“It was a long time ago, but it still feels like a significant achievement. I loved my time at Carleton and still take courses,” says Kathryn.

View Alumni Yearbook

Wow! The photo contest we shared on social media received HUNDREDS of entries. There were so many wonderful memories that we decided to prepare a photo album of your submissions.

The winning shot selected by random draw was submitted by Kathryn D., taken at Convocation in 1978 where she is pictured (right) with fellow graduate students after receiving her master's degree in physics.

Check Out Your Alumni Benefits

Exclusive benefits are available to you as a member of the Carleton alumni community. Take advantage and enjoy ongoing access to your favourite campus services — from recreation and fitness memberships to preferred insurance rates.