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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 H community. Whether you prefer cheering on Tigers athletes in action, going “back to class” 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.

Dal’s Halifax and Truro campuses will be buzzing with excitement during this year’s  (October 11-15), as we prepare to celebrate H’s 200th anniversary in 2018. Find out why you won’t want to miss out on the fun:

1. Catch up with old friends


Homecoming is all about the people. Alumni can reconnect with former classmatesԻmake new friends at their  including milestone reunion gatherings in Ի and anniversary celebrations of the ,,, and  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 — and city — have changed


Dal’s campuses are constantly evolving. Retrace your steps and visit new additions through a campus tour, Agriculture’s ,, Sexton Campus Ի. October’s crisp fall air and colourful leaves make it one of the best months to explore campus.

The  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 class to learn from former professors and local experts during Homecoming. Hear insights from Ray Ivany at the , learn about , and expand your knowledge on black holes and Canada’s cod collapse at .

Engage in continuing education opportunities for credit in Ի and learn from alumni at the  and Law’s .

4. Savour tasty food and drink


There’s nothing like reconnecting with familiar faces over food, and luckily there’s a full menu of Homecoming meals awaiting you!  after the President’s Fun Run/Walk, at the East Coast Lawbster Party, at the FASS Homecoming Celebration, at the Agriculture Food Truck Fest, and  with the Women’s Division.

You can also break bread with alumni, friends and students at breakfasts in ,Ի, a reunion lunch in , and dinners in Ի.

Plus, join in on  at the Halifax Alumni Reception and  with Engineering.

5. So much more


Take in the ǰ for a great 5K, walking or running! Watch the Dal Tigers at the Ի. Other family-friendly festivities include the Ի on the Agricultural Campus.

It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss! .