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An evening of sparkling wine and food pairings

Join us as we gather for an evening of sparkling wine and food pairings presented by world-renowned sommelier Véronique Rivest (BA ’88). This will be a great opportunity to meet your fellow Montreal-area alumni and expand your network.  

Welcoming Remarks

Jacques Frémont was appointed President and Vice‐Chancellor of the University of Ottawa in 2016 and his mandate was renewed in 2021. Prior to this, he was chair of Quebec’s Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission, and director of the International Higher Education Support Program at Open Society Foundations in New York. He also served at the University of Montreal in various roles including provost and vice‐rector (academic affairs), and dean and professor (Faculty of Law). Mr. Frémont has advised international organizations on issues of human rights, good governance and democracy, and directed several important international cooperation projects in the fields of human rights and judicial training.

Sommelier

Véronique Rivest (BA ’88) is one of the most respected sommeliers in Canada and abroad. She won Canada’s Best Sommelier in 2006 and again in 2012, as well as winning Best Sommelier of the Americas in 2012. She was the first woman to reach the podium at the World’s Best Sommelier Competition, placing 2nd in 2013. A sought-after instructor and speaker, she is also a wine columnist for La Presse, a sommelier for Air Canada, and owner of Soif Bar à Vin in Gatineau.

Registration costs $40 for alumni and $50 for guests.

For any questions, contact Kardelen Celebi Togac, Intermediate Specialist, Global Alumni and Community Engagement at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Feb 22, 2024
6 p.m.
Format and location
In person
BMO Head Office, 14th Floor, 129 Rue Saint Jacques, Montreal 
Language
French
Audience
Alumni, Young Alumni