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5 reasons you won't want to miss Dal Homecoming 2017

- October 10, 2017

Bringing it all back home for Homecoming. (File photo)
Bringing it all back home for Homecoming. (File photo)

The leaves are beginning to change on campus, which means Homecoming is just around the corner.

Each year, Homecoming weekend brings hundreds of alumni, students, faculty and staff together to celebrate being part of the Dalhousie community. Whether you prefer cheering on Tigers athletes in action, going ā€œback to classā€ for an expert lecture, raising a glass with former classmates to toast fond memories, or bringing your kids along to family-friendly events, Homecoming 2017 has something for you.

Dalā€™s Halifax and Truro campuses will be buzzing with excitement during this yearā€™sĀ  (October 11-15), as we prepare to celebrate Dalhousieā€™s 200th anniversary in 2018. Find out why you wonā€™t want to miss out on the fun:

1. Catch up with old friends


Homecoming is all about the people.Ā Alumni can reconnect with former classmatesĢż²¹²Ō»åĢżmake new friendsĀ atĀ their Ā including milestone reunion gatherings inĀ Ģż²¹²Ō»åĢżĀ and anniversary celebrations of theĀ ,Ģż,Ģż, andĀ  programs. And you can celebrate shared Dal pride with alumni and students from all faculties at athletic events in Halifax and Truro.

2. See how the campus ā€” and city ā€” have changed


Dalā€™s campuses are constantly evolving.Ā Retrace your stepsĀ and visit new additions through a campus tour, Agricultureā€™s ,Ģż, Sexton CampusĀ Ģż²¹²Ō»åĢż.Ā Octoberā€™s crisp fall air and colourful leaves make it one of the best months to explore campus.

The Ā also offers a unique opportunity to rediscover downtown Halifax while viewing public light installations created by artists from around the globe.

3. Engage in continued learning


Head back to classĀ to learn from former professors and local experts during Homecoming. Hear insights from Ray Ivany at the , learn aboutĀ , and expand your knowledge on black holes and Canadaā€™s cod collapse atĀ .

Engage in continuing education opportunities for credit in Ģż²¹²Ō»åĢżĀ and learn from alumni at theĀ Ā and Lawā€™sĀ .

4. Savour tasty food and drink


Thereā€™s nothing like reconnecting with familiar faces over food, and luckily thereā€™sĀ a full menuĀ of Homecoming mealsĀ awaiting you! Ā after the Presidentā€™s Fun Run/Walk,ĢżĀ at the East Coast Lawbster Party,ĢżĀ at the FASS Homecoming Celebration,ĢżĀ at the Agriculture Food Truck Fest, andĀ Ā with the Womenā€™s Division.

You can also break bread with alumni, friends and students at breakfasts in ,ĢżĢż²¹²Ō»åĢż, a reunion lunch inĀ , and dinners inĀ Ģż²¹²Ō»åĢż.

Plus, join in onĀ Ā at the Halifax Alumni Reception andĀ Ā with Engineering.

5. So much more


Take in the Ģż“Ē°łĢżĀ for a great 5K, walking or running! Watch the Dal Tigers at theĀ Ģż²¹²Ō»åĢż. OtherĀ family-friendly festivitiesĀ include theĀ Ģż²¹²Ō»åĢżĀ on the Agricultural Campus.

Itā€™s a weekend you wonā€™t want to miss! .