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Retirement Dinner for Prof. David Palmer

 Anne Adamson, David Palmer, Lonnie Palmer and Philip AdamsonA retirement dinner honouring Prof. David Palmer's 40 year career at the University of Windsor, School of Music was held on Saturday March 28, 2009 at Windsor's Serbian Centre. For those who were unable to attend this joyous evening, here are a few photos. Photography by Rosemary Kyryliuk.

Friends and colleagues: Anne Adamson, David Palmer, Lonnie Palmer and Philip Adamson pose for photo.

David Palmer surrounded by current Music students at the ddinner in his honour

 Prof. David Palmer surrounded by current Music students who attended the dinner.(left to right) Andrea Lamos, Sarah Cullen, Tanya Michel, Christina Cuckovic, David Palmer, Alaina Pawlowicz, Britanee Dziver, Kylie Klym, Melanie Wright, Alexandra Valcor and Michelle Beemer.

Music alumni and educators Elspeth Maynard and Sue Belleperche

Educators Elspeth Maynard and Sue Belleperche BMU '81, attended the dinner honouring David Palmer.

David Palmer and former Jazz Ensemble director Jehanbakhsh "John" Jasavalaformer director Dr. Gillian McKay returned for David's retirement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Palmer and former University Jazz Ensemble Director John "Jehanbakhsh" Jasavala chat during the cocktail reception. (right) Former Director Dr. Gillian McKay drove from Toronto to be on hand for the evening.

David Palmer looks on as Greg Butler introduces Gillian McKay

A trio of former School of Music directors: Prof. David Palmer looks on as Dr. Greg Butler addresses Dr. Gillian McKay.

David Palmer addresses a full house of friends and wellwishers

After everyone else had a chance to tell stories about David Palmer, it was his turn to address the room of friends and former students.

David Palmer opens the card before opening gift from the School of Music presented by Prof. Richard Householder

Acting Director of the School of Music Prof. Richard Householder presents the gift to Prof. David Palmer.

David Palmer holds gift from the School of Music

David Palmer holds gift from the School of Music.

place settings and program for this special occassion

Place setting and program for this special occassion.