Alumni return to McMaster this weekend

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/grads.jpg” caption=”In the Ivor Wynne Centre, a wall is dedicated to photos of McMaster kinesiology graduates, including some who might attend McMaster’s 2005 Alumni Weekend. Photo credit: Chantall Van Raay”]McMaster alumni will return to their alma mater this weekend for the 2005 Alumni Weekend, featuring tours of campus, garden parties, an annual general meeting, class reunions and an awards ceremony.

“We're looking forward to a wonderful Alumni Weekend,” says Rod Morrison, director of the McMaster Alumni Association. “It's always a special pleasure to welcome McMaster graduates back to campus, to celebrate the accomplishments of the newest members of the Alumni Gallery, and to thank all of the volunteers who work on behalf of the McMaster Alumni Association throughout the year. It promises to be a great occasion.”

The McMaster Alumni Association (MAA) will recognize the achievements of various alumni on Saturday June 4, including accomplished graduates, recent graduates and one alumni who made significant contributions to McMaster since graduating in 1938.

Thirteen new inductees will enter the McMaster Alumni Gallery, a forum for recognizing accomplished McMaster alumni who have made significant contributions to their vocations and avocations. Click here for a list of the new inductees.

The MAA will also recognize the achievements of five recent graduates with the Arch Award, to recognize the achievements of the University's most recent graduates. Click here for a list of the recipients.

The Alumni Association Distinguished Award will be presented to 91-year-old Ralph Hindson '38.

The Distinguished Service Award is the highest form of recognition awarded by the McMaster Alumni Association. It recognizes outstanding contributions and dedication to the Alumni Association and its mission.

Hindson began his volunteer work with the McMaster Alumni Association as a member of the Hamilton Alumni Branch. Since then, he has assumed numerous leadership roles with the association including serving as president of the McMaster Alumni Association from 1948-1949. In addition, he has held the title of president, Year '38 for more than 65 years. In this role Hindson spearheaded the creation of the Year '38 Amelia Hall Scholarship fund in honour of fellow classmate and actress Amelia Hall.

McMaster also will host the ninth annual Marauder Scholar Brunch to celebrate its top student-athletes on Sunday June 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the CIBC Banquet Centre of the McMaster University Student Centre.

Awards will be presented to the top male and female academic performers as well as to all student-athletes achieving greater than 80 per cent in their course of study.

Highlights of Alumni Weekend:

2005 Alumni Gallery Induction and MAA Awards Ceremony

Saturday, June 4, 2-4 p.m.

Convocation Hall, University Hall, Room 213

The McMaster Alumni Association invites you to discover a uniquely McMaster celebration. Join them as 13 new inductees enter the McMaster Alumni Gallery, McMaster's forum for recognizing the achievements of its grads.

Traditional campus tour

Tour your alma mater by foot or in the air-conditioned comfort of our alumni tour bus on a 45-minute guided) tour of whats new and old at McMaster. The tours start and finish at the new McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) allowing people visit the Centre at their leisure when the tours are finished.

Tour the McMaster University Student Centre

Take a tour of the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC). This spectacular facility, designed by award-winning architects Moriyama & Teshima, has become the heart of McMaster. This tour will take you inside and outside the centre, detailing the exciting features incorporated into this building. The centre is 158,000 square feet and holds a spectacular atrium, a fireside lounge and boasts phenomenal architectural features.

President's dessert party

In the Marketplace of the McMaster University Student Centre
Join President Peter George for high tea in the bustling centre of what has become the heart of the McMaster University campus. Sample the assorted desserts while listening to live music. Everyone is welcome.

McMaster Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

Sunday, June 5, 1 p.m.

Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC).

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/grads.jpg" caption="In the Ivor Wynne Centre, a wall is dedicated to photos of McMaster kinesiology graduates, including some who might attend McMaster's 2005 Alumni Weekend. Photo credit: Chantall Van Raay"]McMaster alumni will return to their alma mater this weekend for the 2005 Alumni Weekend, featuring tours of campus, garden parties, an annual general meeting, class reunions and an awards ceremony. <p><br />
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"We&#039;re looking forward to a wonderful Alumni Weekend," says Rod Morrison, director of the McMaster Alumni Association. "It&#039;s always a special pleasure to welcome McMaster graduates back to campus, to celebrate the accomplishments of the newest members of the Alumni Gallery, and to thank all of the volunteers who work on behalf of the McMaster Alumni Association throughout the year. It promises to be a great occasion."<p><br />
<br />
The McMaster Alumni Association (MAA) will recognize the achievements of various alumni on Saturday June 4, including accomplished graduates, recent graduates and one alumni who made significant contributions to McMaster since graduating in 1938. <p><br />
<br />
Thirteen new inductees will enter the McMaster Alumni Gallery, a forum for recognizing accomplished McMaster alumni who have made significant contributions to their vocations and avocations. <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/awards/gallery.cfm">Click here</a> for a list of the new inductees. <p><br />
<br />
The MAA will also recognize the achievements of five recent graduates with the Arch Award, to recognize the achievements of the University&#039;s most recent graduates. <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/alumni/awards/arch.cfm">Click here</a> for a list of the recipients. <p><br />
<br />
The Alumni Association Distinguished Award will be presented to 91-year-old Ralph Hindson &#039;38. <p><br />
<br />
The Distinguished Service Award is the highest form of recognition awarded by the McMaster Alumni Association.  It recognizes outstanding contributions and dedication to the Alumni Association and its mission.<p><br />
<br />
Hindson began his volunteer work with the McMaster Alumni Association as a member of the Hamilton Alumni Branch. Since then, he has assumed numerous leadership roles with the association including serving as president of the McMaster Alumni Association from 1948-1949.  In addition, he has held the title of president, Year &#039;38 for more than 65 years.  In this role Hindson spearheaded the creation of the Year &#039;38 Amelia Hall Scholarship fund in honour of fellow classmate and actress Amelia Hall.  <p><br />
<br />
McMaster also will host the ninth annual Marauder Scholar Brunch to celebrate its top student-athletes on Sunday June 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the CIBC Banquet Centre of the McMaster University Student Centre.<p><br />
<br />
Awards will be presented to the top male and female academic performers as well as to all student-athletes achieving greater than 80 per cent in their course of study.<p><br />
<br />
<b>Highlights of Alumni Weekend:</b><p><br />
<br />
<b>2005 Alumni Gallery Induction and MAA Awards Ceremony</b><br><br />
<i>Saturday, June 4, 2-4 p.m.</i><br> <br />
Convocation Hall, University Hall, Room 213<br><br />
The McMaster Alumni Association invites you to discover a uniquely McMaster celebration.  Join them as 13 new inductees enter the McMaster Alumni Gallery, McMaster&#039;s forum for recognizing the achievements of its grads.<p><br />
<br />
<b>Traditional campus tour</b><br><br />
Tour your alma mater by foot or in the air-conditioned comfort of our alumni tour bus on a 45-minute guided) tour of whats new and old at McMaster. The tours start and finish at the new McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) allowing people visit the Centre at their leisure when the tours are finished.  <p><br />
<br />
<b>Tour the McMaster University Student Centre</b><br><br />
Take a tour of the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC). This spectacular facility, designed by award-winning architects Moriyama & Teshima, has become the heart of McMaster.   This tour will take you inside and outside the centre, detailing the exciting features incorporated into this building.  The centre is 158,000 square feet and holds a spectacular atrium, a fireside lounge and boasts phenomenal architectural features.  <P><br />
<br />
<b>President&#039;s dessert party</b><br><br />
In the Marketplace of the McMaster University Student Centre<br />
Join President Peter George for high tea in the bustling centre of what has become the heart of the McMaster University campus.  Sample the assorted desserts while listening to live music. Everyone is welcome.<p><br />
 <br />
<b>McMaster Alumni Association Annual General Meeting</b><br><br />
<i>Sunday, June 5, 1 p.m.</i><br><br />
Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC).

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