Posted on July 13: McMaster welcomes new dean of business

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[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/PG_PB_opt.jpg” caption=”Peter George, Paul Bates”]Paul K. Bates, McMaster's new dean of business, was welcomed to the University and Hamilton community at a wine and cheese reception last week, hosted by the DeGroote School of Business.

Mayor Larry Di Ianni welcomed Bates to Hamilton, while John Dolbec and Rebecca Wissenz brought best wishes on behalf of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Former business dean David Conrath and his wife Diane also stopped by to offer their congratulations.

McMaster President Peter George and provost Ken Norrie again welcomed Bates to McMaster and affirmed their confidence in his ability to bring DeGroote to the forefront of Canadian business schools.

“You are taking over the reins of a faculty with an excellent reputation for research and teaching - the hallmarks of McMaster University,” said George. “I believe that this school is still one of the best kept secrets in Canada and we look forward to your approach to revealing that secret to Canada and the world as you bring an exciting new dimension to the office of dean. Your outstanding career in the business community along with your network of business connections provides you with a tool kit that is both complementary — and new — to the skills already here at DeGroote.”

At the July 8 reception, guests mixed and mingled under a marquee tent as they were serenaded by musical stylings of the Henry Strong Trio. Dean Bates was quite pleased with his introduction to Hamilton society and says he looks forward to working with his new colleagues from across campus and around the city.

Photo caption: McMaster President Peter George, left, and incoming dean of business Paul Bates. Photo credit: Tom Vogel