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OK, so you鈥檝e had fajitas before and, truth be told, you鈥檙e obsessed with guacamole and, yes, you鈥檝e likely seen a mariachi band 鈥� but when was the last time you got a side sizzle of Cirque du Soleil?

We鈥檙e banking on . . . never?

You can change that on Thursday, Sept. 5, when Cirque鈥檚 dancing fish heads make a special appearance at an incredible Mexican-themed luncheon-entertainment extravaganza open to all faculty and staff who are U不良研究所 alumni. This event celebrates all those who once called U不良研究所 鈥渉ome鈥� as a student and now call it 鈥渉ome鈥� in their careers.

Luzia, Cirque鈥檚 latest production 鈥� running under the Big Top at Stampede Park until Sept. 22 鈥� is a tribute to Mexican culture, history and traditions. Cast members will share a taste of this spectacle during the alumni lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Mac Hall A/B.

You won鈥檛 get all the razzle-dazzle at lunch, but you鈥檒l still get a taste of Mexican magic, as well as a chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to the main show. Plus, the dancing fish heads will be roving around the room, giving plenty of time for some bizarro photos.

for the alumni staff and faculty lunch.  

This exclusive lunch officially kicks off , Sept. 5 to 8, which will feature many other events 鈥� all of which, outside of this event, exclusive only to staff and faculty who are U不良研究所 alumni, are open to alumni and friends.

For example, on Friday, Sept. 6, alumni will come together with community members and current students at the , just ahead of the Dinos football kickoff game. The carnival-like fun zone will host games, photo booths, a barbecue and the popular dunk-the-dean fundraiser in support of the Student Emergency Fund. Then, we鈥檒l head over to nearby McMahon Stadium to watch the Dinos take on the University of Manitoba Bisons.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, both the main and downtown campuses will host a number of provocative sessions covering topics such as fake news, neuromyths in child development, virtual reality, and professional blunders. A highlight will be a between alumna and New York Times investigative journalist Susanne Craig, BA鈥�91, and Chancellor Deborah Yedlin. Along with two other Times reporters, Craig won a Pulitzer Prize earlier this year for investigating U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 finances.

To close out the festivities, Alumni Weekend takes to the road on Sunday, Sept. 8, for the inaugural in support of the Chancellor鈥檚 Scholarship Fund. The ride winds for 40, 80 or 113 kilometres (depending on your stamina) through Kananaskis Country.

鈥淲hether alumni join us for part or all of the weekend, we know our guests will be able to plan an amazing weekend that works for them,鈥� says Michael Sclafani, associate vice-president (alumni engagement and partnerships).

Make Alumni Weekend part of your weekend Sept, 5 to 8. .