Memories of McMaster relived during Homecoming Weekend

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/fans2.jpg” caption=”Alumni cheer on the Marauders during the 2004 Homecoming celebrations.”]Memories of McMaster will be relived by hundreds of alumni this weekend during the 68th annual Homecoming celebrations.

“It should be a great weekend for the entire McMaster community — lots of festivities, lots of reunions, lots of sports, lots of fun,” says Rod Morrison, director, Alumni Advancement.

Homecoming will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 1 with a Homecoming Alumni Breakfast in the Donaldson Family Marketplace in the McMaster University Student Centre. Breakfast will be served from 10-11:30 a.m. and the cost is $10 per person. Click here to register.

McMaster continues to grow and visitors will have an opportunity to view the ever-changing campus first hand through a 45-minute guided tour. Pre-registration is required. Tour times are 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Click here to register.

Excitement will pick up at 12 p.m. during the Homecoming Alumni Pre-Game Tailgate Party at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The party, which will include a barbecue, will take place in the West End zone at Ivor Wynne Stadium, from 12-2 p.m. Enter at the Beechwood & Melrose Entrance. The cost is $20 per person and includes a football ticket. There will also be a cash bar available. Click here to register.

Following the tailgate party, fans will take to the stands to watch the Marauders take on Queen's at 2 p.m. Click here for more information.

The President's Club Reception Annual Donor Recognition Event for President's Club Members will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2 in the Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre from 2:30-4:30 p.m., by invitation only.

Visitors will reunite with old friends this weekend. Six reunions are planned: the Physical Education Class of 1980; the MD Class of 1980 and 1975; the 75th anniverary of Edwards and Wallingford Halls; and the 75th anniversary of the Silhouette. Click here for detailed information about these reunions.

There will be many athletics events taking place over the two days, including the Hall of Fame Induction Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. in CIBC Banquet Hall, McMaster University Student Centre. Click here for a list of games and athletic reunions.

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/fans2.jpg" caption="Alumni cheer on the Marauders during the 2004 Homecoming celebrations."]Memories of McMaster will be relived by hundreds of alumni this weekend during the 68th annual Homecoming celebrations.<p><br />
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"It should be a great weekend for the entire McMaster community -- lots of festivities, lots of reunions, lots of sports, lots of fun," says Rod Morrison, director, Alumni Advancement. <p><br />
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Homecoming will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 1 with a Homecoming Alumni Breakfast in the Donaldson Family Marketplace in the McMaster University Student Centre. Breakfast will be served from 10-11:30 a.m. and the cost is $10 per person. <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/events/registration.htm#special">Click here</a> to register.<p><br />
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McMaster continues to grow and visitors will have an opportunity to view the ever-changing campus first hand through a 45-minute guided tour. Pre-registration is required. Tour times are 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/events/registration.htm#special">Click here</a> to register.<p><br />
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Excitement will pick up at 12 p.m. during the Homecoming Alumni Pre-Game Tailgate Party at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The party, which will include a barbecue, will take place in the <a href="http://www.seats3d.com/cfl/tiger_cats/">West End zone</a> at Ivor Wynne Stadium, from 12-2 p.m. Enter at the Beechwood & Melrose Entrance.  The cost is $20 per person and includes a football ticket. There will also be a cash bar available. <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/events/registration.htm#special">Click here</a> to register. <p><br />
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Following the tailgate party, fans will take to the stands to watch the Marauders take on Queen&#039;s at 2 p.m. <a href="http://www-athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/teams/football/footballtickets.htm">Click here</a> for more information. <p><br />
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The President&#039;s Club Reception Annual Donor Recognition Event for <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/giving/pres_club/">President&#039;s Club Members</a> will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2 in the Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre from 2:30-4:30 p.m., by invitation only.<p><br />
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Visitors will reunite with old friends this weekend. Six reunions are planned: the Physical Education Class of 1980; the MD Class of 1980 and 1975; the 75th anniverary of Edwards and Wallingford Halls; and the 75th anniversary of the <i>Silhouette</i>. <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/events/homecoming.cfm#reunions">Click here</a> for detailed information about these reunions.<p><br />
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There will be many athletics events taking place over the two days, including the Hall of Fame Induction Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. in CIBC Banquet Hall, McMaster University Student Centre. <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/events/homecoming.cfm#athletic">Click here</a> for a list of games and athletic reunions.

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