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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 8h

Most people see a box of old action figures, a shelf of dolls or a collection of comic books and wonder what they’re worth. But for Kelly MacLean (BA’07), she sees something else. Read more at bit.ly/4i8MAju

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

When Mary Kaye (BScE’75) reflects on more than 40 years at UNB, her story traces the evolution of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) itself — always changing, deeply practical and responsive to new challenges. Read Mary's story at bit.ly/46SpPtQ

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“I don’t think you could ask a kid growing up in Aroostook, New Brunswick, what they’ll end up doing and have them answer, ‘I’m going to be a professor at Yale.’” But for Dr. Ryan McNeil (BPhil’03, MPhil’06), that unlikely trajectory became a reality. Full story at bit.ly/4juNCHy #ProudlyUNB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What’s new in research at UNB? Join the university for Research Celebration Week, Oct. 5–9, and discover how UNB researchers are tackling big challenges and making an impact in New Brunswick and around the world. Explore events and research highlights: unb.ca/research/res...

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Earlier this year, Julia Reid (BEd'18) officially became a Guinness World Record holder, an accomplishment she shared with her daughter, Winnie! The record: indoor stroller running! Her daughter was only 17 months old at the time of the record-setting run. Congrats, Julia and Winnie! #ProudlyUNB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Celebrate Red+Black Day by joining the new UNB Alumni Perks app! As a member of our alumni community of over 100,000 around the world, you now have access to a mobile hub for discounts and benefits, alumni events, news, stories, contests and more. Sign up at unbalumniperks.ca

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Montreal-area alumni, it’s time to reconnect! Join us at McKibbin’s Irish Pub in Pointe-Claire on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. for an afternoon of good conversation, plenty of laughs and a chance to catch up with fellow UNBers. Register by Sept. 30: bit.ly/4h4RlsB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

September 18 is Red+Black Day at UNB! Are you joining the celebrations? No matter where you are in the world, you can show your UNB pride on Red+Black Day! There’s plenty of ways to celebrate. Here’s how: www.unb.ca/redandblack.

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join fellow alumni in Toronto for an evening of conversation, connection and a look at what’s happening across UNB today. Hear from Dr. Kathy Wilson (BN’87, PhD’08), Acting President and Vice-Chancellor, with updates on transformative projects shaping UNB’s future. Register now: bit.ly/3STKABN

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

September 18 has officially been declared Red+Black Day at UNB! Show your UNB pride and wear your red and black on Sept. 18 wherever you are in the world. We can’t wait to celebrate Red+Black Day with all UNBers. #ProudlyUNB Celebrate UNB: www.unb.ca/redandblack

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us for a special webinar with UNB’s Integrated Health Initiative! Hear from Dr. David Elias on how health innovation can drive real-world impact and economic development. Register now: bit.ly/4h4Hnsk

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

UNB Saint John Alumni Weekend is just over two weeks away! 🎉 Come home to campus, reconnect with friends, cheer on the Seawolves, explore the UNB Showcase and celebrate with Signal Hill at AREA 506! 👉 www.unb.ca/alumniweekend

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Do you know a #ProudlyUNB grad making a difference? Nominate a friend, colleague or former classmate for the 2027 Proudly UNB Awards by Nov. 1! Celebrate their impact and achievements: www.unb.ca/proudlyunb

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It's a good day to join the UNB Alumni Book Club! At the moment, we're enjoying travelling back in time to the years just following WWII in France with "The Glass Chateau" by Stephen P. Kiernen! Explore more and sign up to follow at your pace 📚️ bit.ly/4qsH4ec

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🍻 Join us Nov. 14 for the Saint John Beer Fest! UNB alumni and guests save $20+ on admission. Enjoy a pre-event reception, great drinks, good food and #ProudlyUNB connection. 🎟️ bit.ly/4hF4XwQ

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to #ProudlyUNB alum Rufina Ajalie (MBA'20) on being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch 2026 by CIBWE (Canada International Black Women Excellence)!

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Setting out on an unimaginable journey to support his father during his final months, Matt Symes (BEd’04, BA’04) enlisted the help of AI to help lead his family through the next 90 days and beyond. Read Matt's reflections in the latest issue of Alumni News at bit.ly/4bWs1Dr

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Reuben Peter-Paul (BCS’05, MCS’08) didn’t arrive at UNB with a clear destination in mind. “I just knew I wanted to go to university. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do.” Read Reuben's story in the latest issue of UNB Alumni News at bit.ly/4weKtPO

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

UNB alumni, students, faculty & staff business owners, creators and researchers are invited to participate in the first annual UNB Showcase, Sept. 19 from 3–6 p.m. at Port Saint John, during UNB Saint John Alumni Weekend! Want to display your work? Contact Jennifer Waldschütz at jennwald@unb.ca.

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join us in congratulating the most recent UNB alumni recipients of the Order of New Brunswick! Ali A. Ghorbani (PhD'96), Patricia McKinney (BPhil'07), and, Edward L.D. McLean (BBA'65) - we are so very proud of you all! #ProudlyUNB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

You get an email from a familiar sender. It looks legit, but when you hover over the link, something doesn’t line up. That moment of pause is where many cyber threats are either stopped or allowed through. This is where Nicole Bendrich's (BScE’15, D-TME’15, MScE’20) work comes in. bit.ly/4fn0jAy

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎉 Classes of '76 & '01 — join us Sept. 18–19 for UNB Saint John Alumni Weekend! Celebrate your milestone anniversary, reconnect, and receive your commemorative anniversary pin. Register today! www.eventsquid.com/event/32499

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Health information is among the most personal data people have. Questions about how it's collected, shared and protected are increasingly tied to whether people trust the health system. For Gerry Fairweather (BScE’94, MEng’03), that responsibility has never been abstract. Read more: bit.ly/4pBdiDx

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

UNB researchers have created a head-turning AI model that balances curiosity with efficiency, allowing it to refine its strategies in real time. The research centres on work by UNB alum Dr. Andrew Mathis, who designed an AI system that balances this curiosity with efficiency. bit.ly/4hjsanO

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Cathlia Ward (BPhil’15, BEd’20) has spent her career shaping stories for others. As press secretary for Saskatchewan’s Official Opposition, she spends her days translating complex political realities into stories the public can understand. Read Cathlia's story at bit.ly/4yjiTSS

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🎉 Calling all UNB Saint John alumni! Alumni Weekend is back Sept. 18–19, and you won't want to miss it! Reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and celebrate all things UNB Saint John. Check out the full schedule and start planning your Alumni Weekend: unb.ca/alumniweekend

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Artificial intelligence is evolving fast, but that doesn’t mean humans should be left behind. According to UNB’s Dr. Scott Bateman, they’re needed now more than ever. In the latest issue of UNB Alumni News, he busts myths about AI and computer science. bit.ly/4ws4p1X

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We’re excited to bring our Calgary Network alumni and friends together to celebrate UNB Red + Black Day, Friday, Sept. 18! Wear your red and black with pride and join us at GRETA for a fun-filled night of connecting and showing your UNB spirit. Register now: bit.ly/4fxXInM

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Last April, three UNB students presented at the Student Systems-Thinking Symposium — Changemakers of the Future and asked a deceptively simple question: Why are so many students using generative AI? What followed revealed something much deeper than technology alone. Learn more at bit.ly/4wflY5c

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The UNB Associated Alumni is proud to support the Still Here: Emancipation Celebration, July 31-August 3 in Fredericton. This festival honours four centuries of Black heritage, resilience, and community in New Brunswick. Learn more about the Still Here festival and register: stillherefestival.ca

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Brief Infinity, an exhibition by alum Dr. Danielle Hogan (PhD'17), is on display at the UNB Art Centre on the Fredericton campus through August 28. The exhibition includes over 1,000 paintings and investigates notions of time, precarity, grief and joy. More info at bit.ly/4vFq0SZ

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In a field increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, Sophia Sampath (BIS'13) believes the human side of the work matters most. Learn more about Sophia's work in the latest issue of UNB Alumni News magazine! bit.ly/4vsRXxy

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The summer isssue of Alumni News magazine is here! As artificial intelligence reshapes the way we work, learn and live, UNB alumni at the forefront of the field are exploring how to harness its potential while preserving the human qualities it can't replicate. Explore at bit.ly/anm2026summer

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🛑 Stop your scroll! Registration is now open for UNB Saint John Alumni Weekend 2026! 🎉 Join us Sept. 18–19, 2026, to reconnect with old friends, discover what's new on campus, and celebrate the legacy and future of UNB Saint John. 📲 Register now: www.unb.ca/alumniweekend

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

At an age when most children were still figuring themselves out, Julie McBrien (BN’95, she/they) was learning to move forward without her mother. “The big life event for me was when my mother passed away. I was 12 years old. She was 49.” Read Julie's story at bit.ly/4uYaLEp

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

As a teenager in Saint John, Don Hyslop (BA’72) imagined a future in sports journalism. Although that career path didn’t materialize right away, his love of sport and storytelling never faded. Read Don's story at bit.ly/4oOHeM1

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

As a student at UNB's School of Leadership Studies, Devin Patterson (BPhil’15) learned that leadership isn’t reserved for titles alone. It lives in relationships, reflection & a willingness to try new things. And sometimes, it shows up over a cup of coffee & a well‑timed bowl of soup. bit.ly/43SMJjc

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

So excited to host this group of alumni and friends on the Fredericton campus today! They got to know each other while studying at UNB in the 1970s. Originally international students from India, they now live around the world and used this reunion as a way to see each other and the campus again!

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Rob Fowler (BSc'91) is a critical care physician, but that's only part of his work. He's also cared for patients on the frontline of life-threatening infectious disease outbreaks. In this article, Rob & his peers answer questions about the ongoing Ebola outbreak in East Africa. tinyurl.com/ywxmwdt5

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Last week, we welcomed over 800 #ProudlyUNB alumni to the Fredericton campus for the UNB alumni association's annual Reunion Weekend. Thanks again to everyone who joined us and helped make this weekend special - enjoy this video recap of Reunion Weekend 2026, we look forward to seeing you next year!

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Time to clear out our camera rolls from Reunion Weekend 2026! A big thanks to the 861(!!) people who joined us on the Fredericton campus and made this such a memorable weekend! We'll be back with a recap video soon, but enjoy these snapshots in the meantime. #ProudlyUNB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Just us and 300 of our closest friends, having a good time at the annual Maritime Lobster Boil! #ProudlyUNB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Where do we even begin? Too many events to list, but as the sun sets on day two, that's okay because there's nothing left to say. So many alumni, so many special memories, and an incredible day from the Golden Grad Breakfast through the beautiful summer evening here in Fredericton. So #ProudlyUNB.

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We kept our friends over at UNB's Media Services busy last night, with three major events running at the same time! Here are a few of the photos from around Reunion Weekend last night.

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Can you believe it? We're hosting 840 people for Reunion Weekend here on the Fredericton campus! From faculty-hosted events and alumni-planned gatherings to our signature events, this is shaping up to be a weekend to remember! Keep an eye on our channels for more as the weekend unfolds. #ProudlyUNB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congrats to the UNB alumni who were recently recognized in Atlantic Business Magazine’s 2026 Top 50 CEOs list. Proud to see UNB grads leading across Atlantic Canada in business, healthcare, education, energy, and beyond. #ProudlyUNB

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

After five ceremonies in three days, we just had the perfect end to an amazing week here on the Saint John campus, where we welcomed our newest members into the global network of over 100,000 UNB alumni! Congratulations! #ProudlyUNB #UNBGrad

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Wrapping up at UNB's graduation celebrations on the Fredericton campus with yet another amazing group of new members in the global network of 100,000+ UNB alumni! Saint John campus, you're next! #ProudlyUNB #UNBGrad

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Rickie Murphy (BA’10, BEd’10, BN’20) participated in the alumni honour guard in this morning's ceremony, making graduation even more special for her daughter, Eva Palmer (BPhil'26). Joining them were grandmother & great-grandmother; four generations, one incredible celebration! #ProudlyUNB #UNBGrad

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UNB Associated Alumni @unbalumni.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We're on day two of graduation celebrations, and this morning's ceremony has successfully welcomed another group into our global network of UNB alumni! Here are a few quick snaps, and more stories to follow! Time to get ready for the last ceremony on the Fredericton campus! #ProudlyUNB #UNBGrad

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