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The way we were

President's Reunion Gala evokes memories for alumni, who travelled from afar for festivities
October 3, 2012
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By Scott McCulloch


Graduates from Norway to Minnesota to Ottawa came together as part of Concordia’s Homecoming 2012 to celebrate their past and toast the future of the university. More than 160 guests took part in the annual President’s Reunion Gala on September 29 as they relived sweet college memories of yesteryear.

Raising a glass at the President’s Reunion Gala. | Photo by Joe Dresdner
Raising a glass at the President’s Reunion Gala. | Photo by Joe Dresdner

The gala was held at Montreal’s Westin Hotel where guests also celebrated the diamond or 75th anniversary of the Association of Alumni of Sir George Williams University over a hearty dinner punctuated by live music from Vintage Wine.

The President’s Reunion Gala also reunited the following classes: pre-1962, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007.

The evening was deftly emceed by Global News anchor and Concordia grad Jamie Orchard, BA 91.

Tributes were given by class representatives and alumnus Philippe Pourreaux, who is president of the Concordia University Alumni Association, won a Caribbean cruise for two, sponsored by Voyages Groupe Ideal and Azamara Cruises.

“I love alumni weekends,” said Concordia President Alan Shepard. “It’s a special moment when people come back to campus.”

“It has been a colourful and fascinating time for Concordia,” Shepard said, referring to the university’s robust growth since the merger between Loyola College and Sir George Williams University and the approaching 40-year anniversary in 2014.

Left to right: Philippe Beauregard, Norman Hébert Jr., Marie Claire Morin, Alan Shepard, Dominique McCaughey, Roger Coté
Left to right: Philippe Beauregard, Norman Hébert Jr., Marie Claire Morin, Alan Shepard, Dominique McCaughey, Roger Coté. | Photo by Joe Dresdner

75 years of memories at President’s Reunion Gala
Scott McCulloch, of NOW news and events, attended the President’s Reunion Gala on September 29, and recorded a podcast featuring Marie Claire Morin, Vice-President, Advancement and Alumni Relations, Concordia President Alan Shepard, Sir George Williams University Alumni Association President Mardy Weigensberg, Loyola Alumni Association President Donal Ryan and others:
 



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