09.06.2008
Over 132 graduates and friends from the class of 1958 attended their Golden Jubilee Reunion at UCC on Monday, the 9th June. Graduates of all faculties travelled from as far afield as the United States and England as well as from all four corners of Ireland for the day-long celebrations.
The day's proceedings commenced with a special Mass in the Honan Chapel celebrated by classmate Fr Owen McKenna, SMA (BA '58). UCC President, Dr Michael Murphy welcomed the class back to UCC and congratulated all on their achievements. The President then presented a commemorative scroll to each golden jubilee graduate. Following the gala celebration Luncheon in the Aula Maxima, classmates enjoyed an afternnoon tour of the UCC Campus, the Crawford Observatory and the Postgraduates Research Library. During the day classmates had plenty of time to reminisce on their student days at UCC and re-kindle old friendships. For many classmates it was the first time back to UCC in fifty years and all marvelled at how much the UCC Campus has grown and developed over the period.
The Aulmni Office wishes to thank everyone for their support of this event and also their help with tracking down 1958 classmates. A photo gallery of the reunion can be viewed at http://www.ucc.ie/en/alumni/events/Golden1958/