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HOMECOMING 2011 & REUNION CELEBRATIONS
Homecoming 2011 was a great success! A variety
of events took place throughout the University,
including our own well-attended Law Open House
reception on Friday, September 16 th at Robson Hall.
The reception celebrated the 40 th anniversary of
the University Law Centre, the 50 th anniversary of
the Class of 1961, and the 25 th anniversary of the
Class of 1986.
Left: the Hon. Howard Pawley, and
Professor Roland Penner at the
University’s Homecoming Alumni
Dinner
Professor David
Deutscher gave an
eloquent speech on
the importance of
the University Law
Centre, thanking
the dedicated
student volunteers
who have, over the
years, helped to
provide so many
people with access
to justice. Roberta
Turner, Joanne Parisian, and Diane Hartley, the
Centre’s Administrators, were honoured for their
years of exemplary service. Peter Tonge presented
certificates of appreciation on behalf of Legal Aid
Manitoba, the Province of Manitoba, Manitoba
Justice, and the University of Manitoba. It was
wonderful to welcome back Al McGregor, Q.C.,
class of ‘67, the first Supervisor of the Law Centre.
Left: Lisa Fainstein, Associate Dean, and Mr. Robert Gabor
The Class of 1961 continued its 50 th anniversary
celebrations with a dinner at the Manitoba Club on
Friday evening and the University’s Homecoming
Dinner on Saturday evening, during which the Hon.
Howard Pawley P.C., a member of the class of ’61,
was awarded the University’s Distinguished Service
Award. As Roland Penner recounted, “The highlight
of this coming together was the Friday dinner
attended by nine members of the class including
Howard Pawley. Memory and mirth followed the
dinner as each attendee was called on to reminisce.
Although likely the last reunion of the Law Class of
1961, it will live long in the memory of all of us.”
The Class of 1986 continued its celebration over the
course of the Homecoming weekend. Bill Height
and Fia Goswin hosted a party on Friday evening
at their home. A casual dinner at Dacquisto
Restaurant on Kenaston Boulevard, followed on
Left: Homecoming volunteers Nicole Smith, student, Gail
Mackisey, Library Supervisor, Ms. Roberta Turner, former
Administrator, University Law Centre; and Roberta’s Daughter.
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