Hi Folks,

Thank you for showing up and showing out at High Park UCT Picnic! Despite the rain, traffic, the Gardiner highway closure, we reconnected, welcomed new faces, and strengthened our community. It was heartwarming to welcome our friends from Rhodes, Wits, Natal, Western University, Queens and U of T, highlighting our shared values of African academic excellence and community in North America!

Special thanks to those who extended invitations to others, helping us grow our network. You can find an album of the memories we created here, UCT Canada picnic Sept-21,2024.

I’d also like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors:

• Nandos Canada (Bay Street) for giving us a taste of home with their amazing food,
• Icon Fine Wine & Spirits for the delicious Boschendal Estate the Pavilion selections.

A big shout-out to Jon Chen, Nischal Mathoo, Katie Elder, Taf Muzinda, and Tadiwa Mangwe, who went above and beyond to help make the event seamless. Your support was invaluable and without you, it would have ended in tears!

Lastly, let’s not forget UCT, the institution that brought us together. For many, it was our academic home and a source of inspiration. As we continue to thrive globally, let’s also remember to give back to support the next generation of leaders. Learn more about alumni-supported projects here.

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Thank you again, and let us do this again, very soon!