[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/doug_barber.jpg” caption=”Doug Barber”]The community is invited to join McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering in honouring Douglas Barber and faculty members at the second annual Applause and Accolades Awards Gala.

Barber is a founder, director and former president and CEO of Gennum Corporation and a Distinguished Professor-in-Residence in the engineering faculty. In addition to his business achievements and community contributions, he has played an important role in supporting the many initiatives of the Faculty of Engineering as it prepares students to contribute to today's changing society.

The celebration will take place Wednesday, May 18, 2005, from 6-9 p.m. at Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton. Tickets are
$100 per person or $800 for a table of eight. RSVP to 905-525-9140, ext. 27926.

The Applause & Accolades Awards Gala is organized by the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University to recognize an outstanding citizen who has contributed to engineering, the university and the community. It also celebrates the many achievements of faculty members over the past year.