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On October 16, 2025, Algoma University is proudly celebrating Jeff Elgie as this year’s Honouree at the 2025 John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner & Art Auction.
This is the most prestigious scholarship offered at Algoma University and is awarded to a high school graduate who embodies the integrity, leadership, and commitment to community service demonstrated by Rhodes throughout his life as a broadcaster, community member, and politician. Funds from the Algoma University John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner add to an endowment to keep this award living in John R. Rhodes’ memory forever.
Algoma University is proud to host the landmark 20th Annual Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2026, at GFL Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie. This milestone event marks two decades of celebrating Anishinaabe culture, education, and community, and is expected to draw an unprecedented number of participants and visitors.
Past Events
Algoma University alumni gathered aboard the Miss Marie on July 16, 2025, for a memorable summer evening cruise along the Sault waterfront.
On February 28, 2025, Algoma U alumni hosted a Retro Night at the Soo Greyhounds game as they took on the Brampton Steelheads.
Held on February 1, 2025, at Searchmont Resort, this year’s Alumni Family Ski Day saw alumni and their families spending a clear, cold day enjoying the slopes together.
Algoma U alumni gathered at Scotiabank Arena on January 27, 2025, to watch the Toronto Raptors take on — and defeat — the New Orleans Pelicans.
On November 24, 2024, alumni met at the CAA Centre in Brampton to watch the Steelheads come out on top against the visiting Soo Greyhounds.
From November 21-23, 2024, alumni returned to Sault Ste. Marie for Homecoming Weekend. The weekend included the Milestone Dinner, Holiday Pottery Night, and the Homecoming Basketball Games against the York Lions.
On October 24 Algoma University proudly celebrated Orlando M. Rosa as this year’s Honouree at the 2024 John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner & Art Auction. With help from our sponsor, donors, and community, the event raised an outstanding $250,000, making it the largest fundraiser in the event’s history.
Algoma U Timmins alumni, students, staff, and faculty gathered at The Porcupine Dante Club in Timmins on October 10 and enjoyed an evening of socializing, great food, and fantastic prizes!
On Friday, September 13, 2024 Alumni cheered on the Toronto Blue Jays as they won against the St. Louis Cardinals on at the Rogers Centre! Alumni also went home with a Blue Jays co-branded tumbler with the Algoma U logo!
Alumni gathered in the GTA for Brampton Homecoming on August 22 and 23. Events included admission into the Canadian National Exhibition, a Toronto Argonauts Game, and Alumni Speakers Panel.
On August 15, alumni and guests gathered at Paint & Decor Concepts in Sault Ste. Marie to learn how to hand build a mug. Thank you to alum Liz Neish for leading this awesome class!
On July 28, alumni gathered at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) for a Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop. Thank you to SKG for hosting the event and alum Kim Pelltier for facilitating the session.
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