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SEPTEMBER 27th – SEPTEMBER 29th

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Welcome to Homecoming 2024!

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

4:00 pm | Professors emeriti Research Panel | Great Hall

In this session moderated by Dr. David Blair, we’ll hear from retired Huron professors about their latest research pursuits. The panel will include Dr. Alfred Chan (Power and Interdependence: Is China a Trading State?)Dr. Jim Crimmins (Bentham in Canada), and Dr. Paul Nesbitt-Larking (Reflections on the Democratic Self)For information and to register, click here

Meet Our Panelists

Dr. Alfred Chan (Power and Interdependence: Is China a Trading State?)

Dr. Jim Crimmins (Bentham in Canada)

Dr. Paul Nesbitt-Larking (Reflections on the Democratic Self)

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

9:00 AM | WELCOME BACK OPEN HOUSE | FRANK HOLMES CENTRE

Be sure to register and enjoy a complimentary breakfast while touring the Frank Holmes Centre for Leadership, Ethics & Entrepreneurship.

10:00 AM | STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS & ALUMNI AWARDS OF DISTINCTION | THEATRE

Join faculty, friends and classmates as Huron’s Senior Leadership Team welcomes you back to Huron! Dr. Barry Craig will share a few brief remarks and provide some exciting updates! We will also present this year’s recipients of our Alumni Awards of Distinction.

10:30 AM | LEADERS WITH HEART TALK | THEATRE

As part of Huron’s mission to develop Leaders with Heart, we will be welcoming our Award of Distinction recipients to join us on stage to shine light on important issues and thought-provoking conversations facing our communities and society.

Award Recipients

Natalie Biderman, Class of 2003, Alumni Award of Distinction

Jaxson Khan Class of 2015, Young Alumni Award of Distinction

Dr. Don Melady, Class of 1981, Beverley Paterson Wood Alumni Award of Distinction

11:30 AM | Alumni Masterclass | CLASSROOM H112

DO BOOKS STILL MATTER IN A GLOBAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION?

Join us for a panel discussion with faculty members from our Global Great Books program as we explore how 21st century global education should not mean discarding print books as a medium for learning.

Meet the Panelists

Dr. Sara MacDonald is a professor of political philosophy, with a particular interest in ancient philosophy as well as politics, literature and film. She has published articles and books on Schitt’s Creek, the television series, Mad Med, and the films of the Coen brothers.

Dr. Peter Sabo specializes in literary reading of the Bible, using insight from critical theory, particularly structuralist, deconstruction, and feminist theory. He has been teaching Global Great Books at Huron for the last two years.

12:30 PM | BUFFET LUNCH & Reunion Social | JUDY AND ALAN MEDLINE STUDENT COMMONS

A complimentary buffet lunch will be available for you to enjoy while we livestream the football game directly into Huron’s Medline Student Commons, while also hosting a reunion social. The Beaver Dam bar will be open for drink purchases.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

11:00 AM | HURON CHAPEL SERVICE | CHAPEL

Join us in the Chapel for Sunday Service led by Huron’s Chaplain Reverend Matt Martin.

12:00 PM | Fellowship & Light lunch | GReat Hall

Gather in the Great Hall following Chapel service for a time of reflection and fellowship.

Bring Your Family!

Giggleface Facepainting: Giggleface offers the most awesome face painting around! Bring your kids and become a mermaid, or your favourite superhero!

The famous BeaverTails Truck will be on campus starting at 11:00am!

Where to park

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Parking on campus is on a first-come, first-served basis. All lots are open. Arrive early for the best spots!

Future Homecoming Dates

September 27th – 29th

Homecoming 2024

September 26th – 28th

Homecoming 2025

September 25th – 27th

Homecoming 2026

September 24th – 26th

Homecoming 2027

September 22nd – 24th

Homecoming 2028

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