Acadia University’s 175^th anniversary and Homecoming will feature a special comedy event with Canadian comedian and Acadia alumnus Ron James (’79).

“A Ron James Homecoming” will be held October 18, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at University Hall, Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and the proceeds will directly benefit the Sydney Taylor ’13 Memorial Award and alumni programming at Acadia. Created in 2013 to honour Sydney Taylor, who passed away suddenly just before her graduation ceremony in 2013, the scholarship is aimed at helping Acadia University students with their studies.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ron back to campus to help us celebrate the end of an exciting 175^th anniversary year and raise money for the award,” said Hugh Bray (‘75), event chair and past president of the Associated Alumni of Acadia University. “Many folks are unaware that Ron had a special connection with Sydney.”

James’ CBC comedy series “The Ron James Show” previously employed Taylor as a student intern. According to James, Taylor made a remarkable impact on the entire production team.

“Sydney was a bright student who immediately immersed herself in the filming process with confidence and eagerness,” said James. “Her energy and enthusiasm for the craft was infectious.”

James recently wrapped production on the fifth season of his hit series and has since been touring the country with his “Take No Prisoners” comedy show. Described as “utterly brilliant” by The Ottawa Sun, James will end his tour by returning to his Acadia and Wolfville roots.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our registration page. 

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Media Contact:
Ian Murray
Associated Alumni of Acadia University
(902) 585-1361
ian.murray@acadiau.ca