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Canadian comedian Ron James returning to سԹ campus this fall

Ron James ('79)

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

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

“We are thrilled to welcome Ron back to campus to help us celebrate the end of an exciting 175th anniversary year and raise money for the award,” said Hugh Bray (‘75), event chair and past president of the Associated Alumni of سԹ. “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 سԹ and Wolfville roots.

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