One thousand guests joined Dean Lorne Sossin on Sunday, October 16, 2011 for a highly anticipated first look at Osgoode's remarkable new building. The $50-million renovation and expansion of Osgoode’s 43-year-old building by Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc. took two years to complete. Click here to read about the event and click on the icons below to view photos and videos of the wonderful celebration.
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Program
| 1:30 p.m. | Performance by the Advocats Band featuring Osgoode Alumni | 3:15 p.m. | Special Remarks The Hon. Warren Winkler ’62,’64 (LLM) Chief Justice of Ontario |
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| 2:20 p.m. | Welcome Remarks Prof. Lorne Sossin Dean, Osgoode Hall Law School and Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri President and Vice-Chancellor, York University |
3:30 p.m. | New Windows on Justice Panel featuring: The Hon. Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Michael Bryant ’92 Professor Emeritus Peter Hogg ’06 (LLD) Moderated by John Tory ’78 |
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| 2:45 p.m. | Presentation of Alumni Awards by: The Right Hon. Beverley McLachlin, P.C. Chief Justice of Canada and The Hon. Roy McMurtry ’58,’91 (LLD) Chancellor, York University to: The Hon. Peter Cory ’50,’97 (LLD) and The Hon. George Carter ’48 |
4:15 p.m. | Unveiling of the Osgoode Crest Professor Emeritus R.J. Gray ’57 |
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| 4:30 p.m. | Presentation of Paintings by Marie Finkelstein ’85 (LLM) Hosted by Patrick Monahan ’80 VP Academic and Provost, York University |
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