Homecoming and Reunion Weekend

[Alaskawildkat]

The first time I returned from Alaska for a homecoming game on a Class Reunion Weekend the Gridiron Wildcats broke their record setting losing streak. I am back here in Evanston again for this week's homecoming game with High Hopes of seeing our recent losses interrupted. In subsequently attended games, more often than not the Alaska karma has evidenced wins. (FWIW, the reporting from the Homefront is that three moose showed up in our yard yesterday morning so there is that too for those who believe in the magic of the moose.)

Here are some photos from last night as the homecoming reunion events kicked off with a lecture and panel discussion at Deering led by University Archivist Kevin B. Leonard on the subject of archival photography at Northwestern and Deering itself lit up in Purple.

Now, with a win, to get the University clock back to glowing Purple as well.

 

[CSCatFan1]

How ‘bout a freakin’ moose pic? We can really use one!

 

[Alaskawildkat]

How ‘bout a freakin’ moose pic? We can really use one!

There was actually an additional moose sighting at the house, but it veered away from the security camera and my camera(s) are here with me in Evanston. Here are some added shots of fall colors on campus and the pregame reunion and homecoming events from Friday.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

... and here are the events to include Coach Fitzgerald some of the players at the NGN Luncheon. Also pictured is Tammy Walker greeting Adetomiwa:

 

[Alaskawildkat]

... and our new University President Michael H. Schill addressing a class party and as pictured with fellow Reunion Committee Member Michael Hoffman who introduced him as well as eat the President's Alumni Panel where Alumni Medal recipients Cindy Chuck (97); David Louie (72); and Jeff Ubben ('20 P) were being honored:

And an appearance by Dolphin Show performers singing from this year's selected musical:

A book signing by NU Alum Cody Keenan after his presentation recounting his experience as the chief speechwriter for Barack Obama and a selfie with Alumni Medal Award recipient David Louie as we discuss a mutual connection.

 

[MotownMedilldo]

Very cool. David is a longtime mentor and friend but he told stories about his journalism career that I've never heard and I've known him for years through the industry.