GGE (SE) 40th Anniversary Reunion

Banquet

On Saturday evening, a lobster banquet was held in the newly opened extension to the Student Union Building. The food was great, and the company unparalleled.

Our President, Liz Parr-Johnston was able to join us (on the left, with Fritz and Helge Petersohn) ... (Photo: Gerhard Gloss, 2001-06-23)

... as were most of the founding members of the Department. Left to right: Ira Beattie, Willis Roberts, Adam Chrzanowski, Angus Hamilton, Dave Coleman, and Gottfried Konecny. (Photo: Terry Arsenault, 2001-06-23)

There were a number of presentations made to the Department.

Ed Smith, of the Association of New Brunswick Land Surveyors, produced a parchment from "the many past and present members, many of whom are graduates of the Department, and in recognition of the significant contributions made by the Department to the profession of land surveying in New Brunswick, across Canada and throughout the world." (Photo: Gerhard Gloss, 2001-06-23)

Jim Dobbin, representing the Canadian Council of Land Surveyors, presented a plaque on the occasion of the Department's 40th anniversary. (Photo: Gerhard Gloss, 2001-06-23)

Adam Chrzanowski's close ties to colleagues in Poland meant that we had three visitors from the University of Warmia and Mazury with us for the reunion.

At the banquet, Dr. Ryszard J. Górecki, Rector Magnificus, presented the Department with a citation ... (Photo: Gerhard Gloss, 2001-06-23)

... and a gold medal commemorating the partnership and the 40th anniversary. (Photo: Gerhard Gloss, 2001-06-23)

As can be seen from the many photos attached to this story, the two-day event was a success. As we head into our 50th decade, we can only hope that our future graduates are as enthusiastic about maintaining ties to the Department as have those who paused here for 4 or 5 years on their road through life.

Click on a lobster (stay away from the claws) to look at a few more photos taken during the banquet.

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