Homecoming in photos
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Journey through the pastLooking at some classic Dalhousie yearbooks during the reunion class luncheon. The Class of 1961 had a particularly good turnout. (Danny Abriel photo) -
A hearty 'cheers'The DSU hosted an Oktoberfest celebration on the Friday in the main lobby of the Student Union Building. (Danny Abriel photo) -
A healthy smileOne of the charming pumpkins entered in the Faculty of Dentistry's Pumpkin Carving Contest. (Danny Abriel photo) -
Danke!Sharing apple strudels at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences' OktoberFASS celebration. (Danny Abriel photo) -
Pumped up kicksThe women's soccer team takes to the field against Saint Mary's. The game ended in a 0-0 tie. (Danny Abriel photo) -
A theatrical gatheringOne week prior to Homecoming, the Department of Theatre held its reunion. Here, Professor Kathryn Edgett shares a toast with a member of the first ever graduating class from Theatre Studies, Elizabeth Stevens (BA ’71). (Katherine Wooler photo) -
Lunch is servedSaturday's Lobster Tailgate offered up friendly-but-delicious crustaceans prior to the football game. (Nick Pearce photo) -
Decked outDSU student leadership sported their best black-and-gold at the tailgate party. (Nick Pearce photo) -
A hungry quadIt was a beautiful day to have a lobster lunch out on the Studley quad, with Dalhousie's historic buildings in the background. (Nick Pearce photo) -
Rushing yardsThe Tigers football club took on the UNB Fredericton Red Bombers on the Saturday, pulling out a 27-7 victory. (Nick Pearce photo) -
Pull!Students compete in a tug-of-war competition on Wickwire Field. (Nick Pearce photo) -
Tumble!Some fans throw their hands in the air; Dal Cheer throws their able cheerleaders. (Nick Pearce photo) -
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Lighting the nightLinked with Homecoming, Dal took part in Halifax's first Light the Night competition. The event raised a total of $251,000 - the most successful first-year walk ever in Canada. (Nick Pearce photo) -
All of the lightsA group shot featuring of the Dalhousie Light the Night participants and the Dal Cheer team, who entertained the crowd on the Halifax Common.
Hundreds of students, alumni and Dal community members gathered together during this year's Homecoming celebrations, held October 19 through 22. From football games to Faculty events, there was activity all across campus throughout the week. Our photographers Danny Abriel, Nick Pearce and Katherine Wooler captured some of the highlights.
Homecoming 2011 was made possible with the help of platinum sponsors TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and MBNA.
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