Two Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s alumni have agreed to co-host the first ever Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s virtual Homecoming.
Award-winning broadcast journalist Shelagh Rogers, Artsci’77, LLD'19, and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's University Alumni Association President Rico Garcia, Artsci’13, will share the hosting duties as alumni from around the world take part in an interactive online Homecoming experience Saturday, Oct. 17.
“I started my broadcasting career at CFRC, the Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s campus radio station,â€� says Rogers. “And I am just thrilled to come ‘home’ to Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s to celebrate with our global community. It will be fun to share hosting duties with Rico!â€�
“I love being part of such an engaged community at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's,â€� says Garcia. “I am honoured to co-host this first-ever virtual Homecoming experience alongside Shelagh.â€�
Popular local singer/songwriter Jay Smith (Smitty Kingston) will make a musical guest appearance.
“I’ve been entertaining Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s students and alumni since 1998,â€� says Smith. “We may not be able to gather at The Brass Pub, but we can still sing, dance, and party together in this new virtual setting.â€�
Register for this exciting new interactive event on October 17.
