Approximately 340 Acadia alumni and friends gathered at the World Trade and Convention in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 20, 2016 for the 14^th Annual Acadia Alumni Gala Dinner and Silent Auction in support of athletics, student financial aid and other programs at Acadia. A VIP reception hosted by McInnes Cooper kicked things off in fine style, and Peter Harrison (’84) was masterful as dinner emcee. Special guests included Chancellor Dr. Libby Burnham (’60), University President Raymond E. Ivany, Associated Alumni President Doug Jackson (’99), 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Hilary Jaeger (’79) and Young Alumni Award recipients Mike Kennedy (’05) and Chansey Veinotte (’10).

Guests were encouraged to participate in a Silent Auction, and later a raffle donated by Paul Bailey (’75) for a trip to Toronto with proceeds going to the S.M.I.L.E. program. The auction raised $13,683 and the raffle $3,120 on the night. Since its inception, the Gala has generated more than $340,000 for financial aid initiatives, athletics and other programs for Acadia students. A nod of appreciation and a sincere thank-you as well to our wonderful event sponsors and the many volunteers and Alumni Office staff who helped make Gala 2016 a rousing success!

Gala 2016 Photo Gallery

(Photos: Peter Oleskevich)