Ice Cream and Thank You Social brings out thousands of faculty and staff

President Farrar and four staff members are holding ice cream and smiling on BSB field

Staff served nearly 2,800 frozen treats to faculty, staff and passing students to say thanks at the annual event on campus this week.

McMaster’s president and vice-presidents expressed their appreciation and gratitude for McMaster’s faculty and staff at an ice cream social on campus on July 31.

Staff and faculty members take a break on picnic blankets in the shade on BSB field — Between the ice cream and the many shady spots near the trees on BSB field, the ice cream social offered staff and faculty members a nice break in the middle of the day.

“I would like to thank all our outstanding faculty, staff and students who work so hard throughout the year,” says McMaster President David Farrar.

“McMaster is a truly special community, and your contributions are what make our campus such an incredible place to research, work and learn.”

A smiling group of staff and students eating ice cream on BSB field.

The sun was shining throughout the two-hour event as McMaster Hospitality staff served nearly 2,800 cool treats in various locations throughout the green space in the centre of campus. Many students also stopped by for ice cream and joined in the games and activities.

Students and staff kneel down to play Jenga on BSB field during the ice cream social.

Farrar and several other senior leaders — Provost Susan Tighe, Saher Fazilat, vice-president, Operations and Finance; and Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences — mingled with faculty and staff and helped serve ice cream.

A smiling group of McMaster faculty and staff with Provost Susan Tighe, who is holding a dog. — Provost Susan Tighe’s dog, Coconut, was a hit at this year’s Ice Cream social.

“McMaster is a world-class university because of the commitment to excellence and dedication to our students that our faculty and staff show every day,” said Susan Tighe, provost and vice-president (Academic).

“We have incredible people at McMaster and I am deeply thankful to be part of this team.”

Two people standing at a metal ice cream cart. — There were several ice cream carts around BSB field during the ice cream social.

Saher Fazilat stands in the middle of a group of smiling people at the ice cream social

“We have huge teams of people on campus doing so many different kinds of jobs, from taking care of the grounds to making sure our students have nutritious food to eat,” said Saher Fazilat, vice-president, Operations and Finance.

“It is the combined efforts of these teams that make our university run and be successful. Thank you so much, everyone.”

A smiling Rodrigo Narro Perez chats with two other people on the grass of BSB field

FHS dean Paul O'Byrne chats with staff and faculty members in a shady spot on BSB field

“This yearly event is always a joy,” said Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president, Faculty of Health Sciences.

“McMaster excels in health education, research and service because of our faculty and staff. We are all very grateful.”

At the end of the event, the provost and vice-president, Operations and Finance, conducted a prize draw for those who submitted their ballots in person. McMaster staff and faculty were also invited to participate in an online draw for various McMaster swag and other prizes. The winners are below.

Susan Tighe and Saher Fazilat smile as Tighe rolls the drum holding raffle tickets

In-Person Draw

Jocelyn Gomez – Water Bottle and Bucket Hat

Les Flores – Gift Basket with McMaster Swag

Patty Law – Mac Tumbler and Chocolates

Terry Chu – Mac Sweatshirt

Anvvi Aggarwal – Wired Headphones

Bridget Cowe – Couples Beach Package (McMaster Beach Bag, McMaster Towels, McMaster Flip Flops, McMaster Yeti Cups)

Online Draw

Bharath Kirubanandam – Water Bottle and Bucket Hat

Elena Ilic – Gift Basket with McMaster Swag

Tamara Navarro-Ruan – Mac Tumbler and Chocolates

Michael Ranieri – Beach Package (McMaster Beach Bag, McMaster Towel, McMaster Flip Flop, McMaster Yeti Cup)

Denise Johnson – Made@Mac Entrepreneurship T-Shirt

Four staff members pose for a picture while taking big chomps out of their popsicles at the ice cream social — A nice cooling frozen treat was just the thing for a sweltering hot day.

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McMaster’s president and vice-presidents expressed their appreciation and gratitude for McMaster’s faculty and staff at an ice cream social on campus on July 31.

[caption id="attachment_118126" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<img class="size-full wp-image-118126" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-12.png" alt="Staff and faculty members take a break on picnic blankets in the shade on BSB field" width="1024" height="683" /> Between the ice cream and the many shady spots near the trees on BSB field, the ice cream social offered staff and faculty members a nice break in the middle of the day.[/caption]

“I would like to thank all our outstanding faculty, staff and students who work so hard throughout the year," says McMaster President David Farrar.

"McMaster is a truly special community, and your contributions are what make our campus such an incredible place to research, work and learn.”

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118116" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial_-08108_Fernando-Carneiro.png" alt="A smiling group of staff and students eating ice cream on BSB field." width="1024" height="683" />

The sun was shining throughout the two-hour event as McMaster Hospitality staff served nearly 2,800 cool treats in various locations throughout the green space in the centre of campus. Many students also stopped by for ice cream and joined in the games and activities.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118117" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-3.png" alt="Students and staff kneel down to play Jenga on BSB field during the ice cream social." width="1024" height="683" />

Farrar and several other senior leaders — Provost Susan Tighe, Saher Fazilat, vice-president, Operations and Finance; and Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences — mingled with faculty and staff and helped serve ice cream.

[caption id="attachment_118124" align="alignnone" width="980"]<img class="wp-image-118124 size-full" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-4b.png" alt="A smiling group of McMaster faculty and staff with Provost Susan Tighe, who is holding a dog." width="980" height="580" /> Provost Susan Tighe's dog, Coconut, was a hit at this year's Ice Cream social.[/caption]
<blockquote><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">“McMaster is a world-class university because of the commitment to excellence and dedication to our students that our faculty and staff show every day,” said Susan Tighe, provost and vice-president (Academic). </span></blockquote>
<span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">“We have incredible people at McMaster and I am deeply thankful to be part of this team.”</span>

[caption id="attachment_118120" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<img class="size-full wp-image-118120" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-6.png" alt="Two people standing at a metal ice cream cart." width="1024" height="683" /> There were several ice cream carts around BSB field during the ice cream social.[/caption]

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118119" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-5.png" alt="Saher Fazilat stands in the middle of a group of smiling people at the ice cream social" width="1024" height="683" />
<blockquote><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">“We have huge teams of people on campus doing so many different kinds of jobs, from taking care of the grounds to making sure our students have nutritious food to eat,” said Saher Fazilat, vice-president, Operations and Finance. </span></blockquote>
<span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">“It is the combined efforts of these teams that make our university run and be successful. Thank you so much, everyone.”</span>

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118122" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-8.png" alt="A smiling Rodrigo Narro Perez chats with two other people on the grass of BSB field" width="1024" height="683" />

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118121" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-7.png" alt="FHS dean Paul O'Byrne chats with staff and faculty members in a shady spot on BSB field" width="1024" height="683" />
<blockquote>“This yearly event is always a joy,” said Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president, Faculty of Health Sciences.</blockquote>
“McMaster excels in health education, research and service because of our faculty and staff. We are all very grateful.”

At the end of the event, the provost and vice-president, Operations and Finance, conducted a prize draw for those who submitted their ballots in person. McMaster staff and faculty were also invited to participate in an online draw for various McMaster swag and other prizes. The winners are below.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118123" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-10.png" alt="Susan Tighe and Saher Fazilat smile as Tighe rolls the drum holding raffle tickets" width="1024" height="683" />

<strong>In-Person Draw </strong>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Jocelyn Gomez – Water Bottle and Bucket Hat</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Les Flores – Gift Basket with McMaster Swag</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Patty Law – Mac Tumbler and Chocolates</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Terry Chu – Mac Sweatshirt</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Anvvi Aggarwal – Wired Headphones</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Bridget Cowe – Couples Beach Package (McMaster Beach Bag, McMaster Towels, McMaster Flip Flops, McMaster Yeti Cups)</li>
</ul>
<strong>Online Draw </strong>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Bharath Kirubanandam - Water Bottle and Bucket Hat</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Elena Ilic - Gift Basket with McMaster Swag</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Tamara Navarro-Ruan - Mac Tumbler and Chocolates</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Michael Ranieri - Beach Package (McMaster Beach Bag, McMaster Towel, McMaster Flip Flop, McMaster Yeti Cup)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Denise Johnson – Made@Mac Entrepreneurship T-Shirt</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_118125" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<img class="size-full wp-image-118125" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/IceCreamSocial-11.png" alt="Four staff members pose for a picture while taking big chomps out of their popsicles at the ice cream social" width="1024" height="683" /> A nice cooling frozen treat was just the thing for a sweltering hot day.[/caption]

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