5 must-see festivities at Homecoming 2018
Calling all proud Concordians! It’s time to dust off your maroon-and-gold and head to Homecoming 2018.
A fall tradition for 28 years, Homecoming brings together the greater Concordia community for a weekend of networking, educational events and fond reminiscing.
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“It’s an opportunity for alumni to return to campus, connect with each other and explore this evolving next-gen university,” says Leisha LeCouvie, senior director of Alumni Relations. “Concordia is a network of communities that unite to form an outstanding institution. At Homecoming, we aim to celebrate your many diverse experiences — and have a lot of fun!”
This year’s festivities span 20 events in five days, from September 20 to 24.
Homecoming 2018 includes everything from landmark anniversaries — like a half-century of Concordia’s MBA and BEng programs — to the annual general and special meeting of the Concordia University Alumni Association.
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1. Fly the flag for alumni diversity
Thursday, September 20 at 6 p.m.
Back by popular demand, Concordia’s second-ever Queer Homecoming welcomes alumni, faculty, staff, students and allies of the LGBTQ community. Enjoy a conversation with Florence Gagnon, BFA 11, founder and president of Lez Spread the Word, followed by a cocktail reception. The event’s emcee Richard Burnett, BA 88, is the author of “Three Dollar Bill,” Canada’s first and only nationally syndicated LGBTQ column.
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2. Meet the president
Friday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Join Concordia’s president Alan Shepard — plus distinguished faculty and staff, alumni and friends — at the Homecoming Cocktail. Live accompaniment will be provided by the Beth McKenna Quartet, which blends pop with jazz, rock, groove and indie influences to great effect. Tickets are $10.
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3. Mark 50 years of Concordia’s BEng and MBA
Saturday, September 22 at 4 p.m.
All Concordia engineering and computer science alumni are invited to the Bachelor of Engineering’s 50th Anniversary. The event includes the faculty's Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series with Fay Arjomandi, BEng 98 — recently described as “one of the most influential women business leaders in Silicon Valley” — and Jeremy Clark, digital privacy expert at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering. The panel is followed by a cocktail dinatoire. Tickets are $15.
The John Molson School of Business also has cause for great celebration: 50 years of its MBA program. The evening starts with a lively panel discussion about the emerging cannabis industry, followed by a cocktail reception. Then alumni are invited to share memories and renew friendships at an anniversary dinner hosted by JMSB’s dean Anne-Marie Croteau. Tickets to the dinner at $50.
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4. Get your Buzz on
Saturday, September 22 at noon
It’s a big year for former student athletes, with a golden reunion of the 1968 Loyola warriors football team; a special soccer game for Warriors, Georgians and Stingers; the retirement of 50-year veteran coach Pete Regimbald; and much more.
But Stingers fun is for everyone: at this year’s Homecoming Football Game, our home team squares off against Université de Montreal’s Carabins at the Concordia Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. — so put on your school colours and head to the Alumni Zone to share #CUpride!
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5. Take a master class from a Tony winner
Monday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Join Christine Jones, BFA 89, for the third annual Wild Talks lecture hosted by Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Jones is a world-renowned set designer, and artistic director of the critically acclaimed Theatre for One. Her Olivier and Tony Award-winning scenography can be seen in the current Broadway and original London productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
A reception will follow Jones’ talk; admission is complimentary, but you must reserve your seat in advance.
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Join the celebration on social media: #CUhomecoming #CUalumni!
For more fun and networking from September 20-24, check out the complete schedule of Concordia’s Homecoming 2018.