David Adames named Alumni Association president

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It was the combination of great memories of the University and simply being asked that
first got him involved with the McMaster Alumni Association (MAA).
Three years later, David Adames has been elected the MAA's newest president.
"I had a great experience at McMaster," said Adames, who will serve as president for the
next year. "I have a great deal of respect for the institution."
Born and raised in Hamilton, Adames graduated from McMaster in 1992 with a degree in
history and is currently the executive director of Tourism Hamilton.
"The University and its alumni community have a very important role to play in the city,"
said Adames. "McMaster is a critical part of Hamilton's future."
"David is a great ambassador for McMaster in the community," said Karen McQuigge,
director of Alumni Advancement. "He's an excellent choice for the position."
McMaster has a large and diverse alumni community, with more than 140,000 alumni in
128 countries. Adames says that one of his priorities will be communicating with
McMaster's graduates - especially the large group of young graduates who are accustomed
to different modes of communication.
"We know that McMaster's alumni have strong connections to the University," said Adames.
"My goal is to find the best means possible for keeping and growing that affinity while
being sure to engage all members of the alumni community."
For more information, as well as the names of all members of the MAA's Board of Directors,
click here.
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