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June 20, 2017
Spring Convocation in picturesFaculty, family, friends, and graduates showed their excitement for the special occasion through pictures and posts on social media using the hashtag #macgrad2017.
June 20, 2017
Chancellor Emeritus Wilson recognized as ‘Friend of Education’Chancellor Emeritus, Economics grad and long-time friend of McMaster Lynton “Red” Wilson has been honoured with a national award recognizing his life-long commitment to education.
June 19, 2017
McMaster, Hamilton community gather to share ideas, take action on joint projects'Creating Community-Campus Partnerships: An Idea Exchange' brought together 120 faculty, staff, students and community members, providing opportunities to build relationships and discuss community-engaged research and education initiatives.
June 19, 2017
Finding your flow after graduationFor many new graduates, the desire to know “what’s next” is an exciting, fulfilling, and challenging life moment. What lies ahead is not always as clear as the academic pathways often associated with programs and their requirements.
June 16, 2017
Meet this afternoon’s Engineering valedictorian"If anything McMaster’s taught me that I’ll always be learning and growing as a person, but it’s important to reevaluate now and then in order to have a conscious conscience."
June 16, 2017
Meet this morning’s Engineering valedictorian"Coming to McMaster was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made!"
June 16, 2017
One Engineering graduate’s long road to self-discoveryAhead of his convocation, Engineering graduand Ethan Do held a more personal ceremony to celebrate the completion of his undergraduate degree - he visited where he said his last goodbye to his father.
June 15, 2017
Indigenous students celebrate graduation at outdoor classroom spaceMcMaster's Indigenous students celebrated their graduation this week at a special gathering held at the Indigenous outdoor classroom.
June 15, 2017
Getting involved and giving back key to star student’s time at McMasterAlex Dhaliwal is graduating from the iSci program with a perfect 12 grade point average, but says what made his experience truly rewarding were the many opportunities to get involved and pursue his interests, wherever they led him.
June 15, 2017
Meet this afternoon’s Science valedictorian"Most importantly, this University taught me about important life lessons that aren’t always taught from in a textbook even though that is all I thought I’d be gaining from this school."
June 15, 2017
Meet this morning’s Science valedictorian"Being at McMaster has allowed me to grow as a student and overall person in so many different aspects."
June 14, 2017
Heart trumps height as volleyballer graduates a two-time Academic All-CanadianAt five-foot-six, Seyar Karimi was unlikely to make the Marauders volleyball team. Then again, with a 65 per cent average in the last months of Grade 12, it seemed unlikely that he would attend university at all.
June 14, 2017
Meet this afternoon’s Social Sciences valedictorian"The ability of Mac to have its own upper years transition and usher in the new students was a sight to see. It demonstrates the schools ability to be one big faculty family."
June 14, 2017
Meet this morning’s Social Sciences valedictorian"Being able to come together and bond over being a McMaster student has given me the opportunity to meet so many new people, old and young (past alumni and future alumni) that I may have never met..."
June 14, 2017
One anthropology student’s 36-year journey to convocation dayIn 1981, Paula Turner, with no money and no support system, had to leave university. This week, she will walk across McMaster’s convocation stage to receive her degree in anthropology, completing a journey that began 36 years ago.
June 13, 2017
Nursing graduand dedicated to childrenNikki Berza knew from a young age that she wanted to make a difference in children’s lives.
June 13, 2017
Meet the Nursing and Medical Radiation Sciences valedictorian"McMaster has taught me to aim beyond my limits and continuously step outside of my comfort zone."
June 13, 2017
Meet Humanities and Arts and Science valedictorian Gali Katznelson"I knew that the Arts and Science program was an opportunity to surround myself with motivated, compassionate and hardworking people who would push me to be better."
June 13, 2017
“In university, you get what you give,” says Humanities graduateOf the many lessons she learned at McMaster – both inside and out of the classroom – Humanities graduate Nimra Khan says learning to take chances was one of the most valuable.
June 12, 2017
Meet the DeGroote School of Business valedictorianGabriella Vasileva on learning about community, friendship and trust - and overcoming perfectionism along the way.