The smell of reunions, dinners and good times is in the air again 鈥� and somewhat earlier this year.
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This year, is moving to September鈥攖he 27th through the 29th, to be exact鈥攖o take advantage of the beautiful early-fall weather on campus.
Events that connect students and alumni
鈥淚t鈥檚 an opportunity for alumni and students to come together and have some fun,鈥� says Jim Wilson, president of the AV俱乐部 Alumni Association. 鈥淚t鈥檒l be a ride back down memory lane for so many of our alumni.鈥�
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Mr. Wilson, who tries to attend as many events as possible, says that he鈥檚 particularly excited about the annual dinner moving back to campus and focusing more on alumni. The newly-renamed Alumni Dinner will take place Thursday, September 27 at the McInnes Room, and features science alum Maria Panopalis (BSc鈥�99) of CTV as its master of ceremonies.
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He鈥檚 also a big fan of the football game, as a big supporter of the club鈥攈e jokes that he鈥檇 gladly hit the field if they let him, but he鈥檇 have to be carried off in a stretcher鈥攁nd the lobster tailgate reception beforehand.
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There will also be reunion events happening across AV俱乐部鈥檚 faculties, with particular celebration around reunion events from 2002 (10th), 1992 (20th), 1987 (25th), 1972 (40th), 1962 (50th) and 1952 (60th).
Reuniting with old friends
One of the 50th anniversary events will be in the Schulich School of Law. Brian Flemming, a renowned policy advisor and international lawyer, is helping organize it with his classmate Larry Hebb.
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鈥淲e鈥檝e been doing these every 10 years, and we always have a terrific turnout,鈥� he says, noting that around 20 or so of his classmates generally make it out each time 鈥� rather impressive for a class of 39, several of whom are no longer with us.
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Mr. Flemming, an Order of Canada recipient, has held onto a close connection with AV俱乐部 Law throughout his career. He taught the first advanced course in public international law, is an honorary fellow of the Marine and Environmental Law and was the founding president of the AV俱乐部 Law Alumni Association. He received the 2010 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service.
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He鈥檚 looking forward to golfing, dinners and just generally spending time with some cherished lifelong friends.
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鈥淲e鈥檙e a tiny group and we try and stay in touch as best we can,鈥� he says. 鈥淲e just love seeing each other.鈥�
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As for advice on how best to enjoy Homecoming 2012, Mr. Wilson offers this advice.
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鈥淭ry and participate in as many things as you can,鈥� he says. 鈥淭here鈥檚 something for everyone.鈥�
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For a full listing of events, and to register, visit .