Over 600 Graduates from Around the World Set to return to St. FX University for Homecoming

Oct 4, 2024 | Local News

STFX Homecoming 2024 will have plenty of events on tap for visitors to the Antigonish campus this weekend.

Homecoming, which runs October 4-6, will include an alumni association AGM, campus walking tour, class receptions and dinners, and Taps and taste featuring the East Enders on Friday.

Saturday morning will see the Alumni Awards. Local Hall of Honour inductees include Miriam Beaton Gillis from the class of 69-70, and Leo Gallant, class of 69. The distinguished alum is Mike MacDonald, 71 and 74, and the Friends of STFX award is going to the Wheel Pizza and Sub Shop, and owners Mike and Trish Hassan. Also on Saturday, before the men’s rugby game, Rugby Canada is presenting a 2024 lifetime achievement award to coach Ed Carty.

Mount St. Bernard Entrance

Saturday evening will see the welcome home dinner and dance featuring Neon Soul Machine, and on Sunday there will be a farewell breakfast and a memorial Tree Dedication, as well as various sports events throughout the weekend.

Shanna Hopkins, director of alumni affairs for STFX, said they have over 600 people registered for Homecoming, noting people are arriving from London, California, and other parts of the world.

A full list of homecoming 2024 events can be found at STFX.ca

Other Local News Stories

CACL Antigonish Legacy Fund Asks Antigonish County Council for Support

Council for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish heard a funding request for the CACL Antigonish Legacy Fund during last night’s regular monthly meeting.     CACL Antigonish Legacy Fund advisory committee member Donald Chisholm and CACL executive director Jeff...

Stellarton Fire Departme seeks New Volunteers

The town of Stellarton is continuing the search for volunteers for its Fire Department. During discussions at last night's regular meeting of council, it was mentioned that the department is going through some applications, but there are still many openings. Anyone...

Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.