Arts & Science celebrates 30 years with reunion

McMaster University's Arts & Science Program will host a class reunion this weekend to
celebrate its 30th year in existence.

Since welcoming its first cohort of students in 1981, the Arts & Science Program has
become renowned for success in providing a broad-based, liberal arts education. With
an annual enrollment of approximately 60 students, the program centres on
collaborative learning while emphasizing critical reasoning, writing and issues of public
concern.

The 30th anniversary celebrations will allow current students and graduates to meet or
re-connect through networking sessions and an informal mixer. Other events include a
student/alumni/professor debate and a forum on interdisciplinary education moderated
by Jean Wilson, the program's director.

“Reaching out to our alumni is one of the ways we're building on the spirit of Arts &
Science,” said Wilson, who has been teaching in the program for over 20 years. “We're always
reflecting on our progress and clarifying our vision.”

On Sunday, alumni will have the chance to revisit the program's home base, Commons
105.

“It's a space for learning that's integral to the program, where students can learn
outside of the classroom and put their ideas together,” said Wilson.

While events on Friday, September 23 are sold out, students and alumni of the program may register for
open events or be placed on a wait-list. For more information, href=”http://artsci.os.mcmaster.ca/news_details.aspx?x=LtY86Maoc2U%3d”>click
here.

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McMaster University&#039;s Arts & Science Program will host a class reunion this weekend to <br />
celebrate its 30th year in existence.<br />
<br />
Since welcoming its first cohort of students in 1981, the Arts & Science Program has <br />
become renowned for success in providing a broad-based, liberal arts education. With <br />
an annual enrollment of approximately 60 students, the program centres on <br />
collaborative learning while emphasizing critical reasoning, writing and issues of public <br />
concern.<br />
<br />
The 30th anniversary celebrations will allow current students and graduates to meet or <br />
re-connect through networking sessions and an informal mixer. Other events include a <br />
student/alumni/professor debate and a forum on interdisciplinary education moderated <br />
by Jean Wilson, the program&#039;s director.<br />
<br />
"Reaching out to our alumni is one of the ways we&#039;re building on the spirit of Arts & <br />
Science," said Wilson, who has been teaching in the program for over 20 years. "We&#039;re always <br />
reflecting on our progress and clarifying our vision."<br />
<br />
On Sunday, alumni will have the chance to revisit the program&#039;s home base, Commons <br />
105. <br />
<br />
"It&#039;s a space for learning that&#039;s integral to the program, where students can learn <br />
outside of the classroom and put their ideas together," said Wilson.<br />
<br />
While events on Friday, September 23 are sold out, students and alumni of the program may register for <br />
open events or be placed on a wait-list.  For more information, <a <br />
href="http://artsci.os.mcmaster.ca/news_details.aspx?x=LtY86Maoc2U%3d">click <br />
here</a>. <br />

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