Robin Drew, dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, toasts alumni at the reunion.
Denis Kefallinos, BEng 91
By Cléa Desjardins
Alumni from the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science returned to Concordia University on September 17 for the annual homecoming celebrations.
Alumni from the classes of 1961 and earlier, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006 were invited to join in the festivities, which involved a campus tour, demos by students and professors, glimpses at brand new equipment and the chance to relive old memories over a drink or two at the alumni reunion cocktail.
The day kicked off with a special “Alumni at Play” session, which featured a visit with undergraduate student Gavin Kenneally, who demonstrated Telescoping Active Suspension Arm vehicle.
After that, it was time for a quick visit to Concordia’s flight simulator, where Professor Luis Rodrigues showed off the impressive piece of equipment.
Attendance then swelled for the tour, which involved a trip to the vibrations lab and then a visit with Professor Suong Van Hoa in his structures lab, both in the basement of the EV Building.
Then the group headed to the Hall Building, where Engineer-in-Residence Dominic Ng gave the group an in-depth look at the Engineering Design and Manufacturing Lab, as well as the newly renovated facilities for the Society of Automotive Engineers.
“The school facilities have changed so much that makes me want to go back to school all over again!” said Shun-Hui Yang, a member of the Class of 91.
All that touring had alumni work up a thirst, which was quenched by a reunion cocktail at the end of the day. Former students joined professors in raising a glass to the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science as they mingled, making new friends and reuniting with old ones.
A definite highlight of the evening was the speech by alumnus Denis Kefallinos, who riffed on the theme of the “Global Goal.” He said the goal of that particular evening was simple: “to honour the connection we all have for this institution, which made the many experiences we enjoyed possible.”
