This year we celebrate Trinity Western University and 50 years of developing great minds and compassionate souls. Rooted in Christ and reaching toward excellence, we pursue truth, compassion, reconciliation, and hope. Since 1962, stories of transformation and impact have been unfolding through the scholarly endeavours of our faculty, through our students, and our 24,000 alumni around the world. I invite you into the anniversary spirit that is alive here on campus! Add your story and join the celebration.
- Jonathan S. Raymond, TWU President
Scroll through the past 50 years of Trinity Western University history! For more detailed insight check out our History Site.
To find out what other TWU Alumni are up to around the world, simply click on any of the map markers above. Want to share your story? Go ahead and get started.
Make Your Mark Now
The award-winning Pillar has been TWU's yearbook since 1963 when it featured TWU's first 17 graduates. Now you can take a look back at the past 50 years of The Pillar, reproduced digitally for the first time.
Students, staff, and faculty officially kick off the 50th Anniversary Celebration with a special chapel event featuring a faculty fashion show and free 50th Anniversary t-shirts.
Free concert for students featuring award-winning band The Left and TWU's own Paper House.
SAMC Music has teamed up with SAMC Theatre to stage the Broadway classic, Fiddler on the Roof. What better way to celebrate TWU's 50th Anniversary than with the beloved musical that rang in the 25th back in 1987?
Freedom Hall comes to life like never before with a two-tiered stage, a historic cast of 22, and the musical stylings of SAMC's popular Klezmer Ensemble. Hum along to memorable tunes like Tradition, Matchmaker Matchmaker, and If I Were A Rich Man.
Reunite with classmates, mingle with cast and crew, and even meet alumni from TWU's 1987 production. Tickets only $20, available at the Bookstore or 1-800-882-3188.
7:30pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
2:00pm Sat
Tickets are going fast, so head online and book yours while they last. You can also reach our Box Office at 604.513.2121 ext. 3872.
Graduating students and their families will celebrate a special 50th anniversary year graduation featuring guest speaker Stockwell Day and concert pianist Stephanie Chung who will be performing a selection.
Faculty and staff are invited to this event, which will feature a free pancake breakfast and the premiere of TWU's "Rooted and Reaching" video.
Join students, staff, and faculty for these chapel services near the 50th Anniversary Weekend, including a chapel on September 17, the day that marks 50 years since the first 17 students began classes in 1962.
Chapel begins at 11AM in Enarson Gymnasium September 14 and 17.
The 50th Anniversary Weekend is the pinnacle of the University’s celebrations. September 14, 15, and 16 will be full of events and activities for the entire TWU Community, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, and our neighbours throughout the Fraser Valley.
The weekend will include:
Details about the weekend events and activities, including a complete schedule, are coming soon.