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

“A Ron James Homecoming” will be held on October 18, 2014, directly benefiting the Sydney Taylor ’13 Memorial Award and alumni programming. Created in 2013 to honour the late Sydney Taylor, who passed away suddenly, the award 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 left a remarkable impact on the entire production team.

“Sydney was a bright student who immediately immersed herself into 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 comedy series for CBC and has since been touring across 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.

Acadia University launched the 175th anniversary in November 2013 and will conclude its celebration with “A Ron James Homecoming.” Presented by the Associated Alumni of Acadia University (AAAU) and Acadia University, the event will take place on October 18, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at University Hall on the Acadia University campus in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit:

http://alumni.acadiau.ca/RonJamesHomecoming