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Get excited for Homecoming 2013

- October 3, 2013

Sights of Homecomings past. (Various photos)
Sights of Homecomings past. (Various photos)

Itā€™s finally here ā€” Homecoming 2013 kicks off today, and throughout the weekend Dal alumni of all ages will be reconnecting with their alma mater.

Whether youā€™re an alum yourself, or simply want to join in the festivities, there are plenty of opportunities to take part in Homecoming. (Many of the events below require RSVP; for full details.)

General events


Thursday


University Club Open House (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., University Club): At the ā€œDal Touchdown Tour,ā€ the club is offering chili and cornbread ā€˜on the houseā€™ in the Pub, plus cupcakes and beverages throughout the tour of the building. Guests will be given a scorecard to be marked as you visit each room, and youā€™ll be entered into a draw for a chance to win a one-year membership to the club.

Alumni Dinner (6 p.m., McInnes Room, SUB):Ā  At this sold-out banquet, Dal will celebrate the 2013 Dalhousie Alumni Association award recipients, recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions.

Friday


Presidential installation and international panel discussion (9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dal Arts Centre): Dr. Florizoneā€™s installation takes place in the afternoon, with a panel discussion featuring university leaders from around the world in the morning. .

ā€œCome back to classā€ lectures (Various times and locations): Three special lectures, hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, open to everyone. Topics include Classics (ā€œThe Rise of Romeā€), History (ā€œBlack Death, Silk and the Mongolsā€) and Film Studies (ā€œStars and Stardom on Stage and Screenā€).

Reunion Lunch (12 p.m., Victorian Lounge, Shirreff Hall): A special welcome for anniversary classes (years ending in ā€˜3 or ā€˜8), with complimentary lunch and class photos.

The first Black & Gold Club Homecoming Social (4:30-7 p.m., Grad House): Hosted by the Black & Gold Club, all are welcome to attend! We encourage club members, former Dal athletes, student-athletes and current and former athletics staff to get together at this casual event. Join us for appetizers and drink specials.

Homecoming Shindig
(7 p.m., Grawood, SUB): An evening of socializing, reminiscing and catching up.

Saturday


Lobster Tailgate and Football Game (4 p.m., Studley Gym; football game starts 6 p.m. at Wickwire field): A fun, family-friendly, spirit-filed event to show your Tiger stripes. Tickets to the Lobster Tailgate are $30 ($15 for students), which includes lobster supper and admission to the football game. Tickets for the game by itself are $5.

Faculty events


In addition to the general events above, Dalā€™s faculties are hosting several events of their own. Here are just a few highlights:

  • ā€œDesigning Dalhousie Dentistryā€™s Dwellingsā€ lecture and tour, on the past and present of Dalā€™s dentistry and medicine buildings (Friday, 4-7 p.m., Dentistry Building)
  • ā€œBack to Classā€ law lecture with Professor Wayne MacKay (Friday, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Weldon Law Building Room 104)
  • Faculty of Science Wine Tasting, with BSc alum Jonathan Wilson (Friday, 5-7 p.m., Dalhousie Ocean Sciences Building atrium)
  • Computer Science Lecture with Dr. Rob Beiko + Geek Beer reception (Friday, 5-8 p.m., Goldberg Computer Science Building)
  • Engineering ā€œsmoker,ā€ with gourmet burgers and beer sampling (Friday, 6-8 p.m., Alumni Lounge, Sexton Campus, $25)
  • Breakfast and Tour, Rowe Management Building (Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Rowe Building)

For more information on these and other Homecoming events in Dalā€™s faculties, .