Posted on June 6: Achievements of new graduates recognized

The McMaster Alumni Association established the Arch Award this year to recognize the achievements of the University's most recent graduates. This year's recipients are:

Nat Hardy '93 M.A. Faculty of Humanities (English)

Since graduation, Nat Hardy has held teaching positions in the USA, published numerous articles, reviews, creative pieces, and received several awards. At McMaster, he volunteers with Career Counselling services as a writing assistant. He has continued his volunteer work with Red Cross disaster relief and Habitat for Humanity.

Duncan McKinlay '96 B.A. Faculty of Social Sciences (Psychology)

Since being diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrom when he was 19, Duncan McKinlay has focussed his energies on outreach, community service and awareness of Tourette's Syndrome including an award-winning documentary about him and his struggle with TS. While at McMaster he was president of the Psychology Society. He often returns to McMaster to lecture on TS to psych students.

Michael P. Smith '93 M.B.A. School of Business

Michael Smith started Consumer Impact Marketing as part of project for MBA. CIM is now a leading marketing firm and considered one of the 50 best-managed companies with 1500 employees and clients around the world.

Vincent Tropepe '94 B.Sc. Faculty of Science (Psychology)

Vincent Topepe is a stem cell researcher who actually discovered the presence of stem cells in the adult human eye. This discovery may be used to repair retinal damage. He has received numerous grants and awards for his research and teaching.

Jeffrey Wight '90 B.P.E. Faculty of Social Science (Physical Education)

Since graduation, Jeffrey Wight has turned a personal interest in scuba diving into environmental education programmes, appearing on various science TV shows, specials and documentaries. While a student, Jeffrey was involved in varsity athletics, student government, and was a member of the President's Advisory Committee on Security Services.

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The McMaster Alumni Association established the Arch Award this year  to recognize the achievements of the University&#039;s most recent graduates. This year&#039;s recipients are:<br />
<br />
<b>Nat Hardy</b> &#039;93 M.A. Faculty of Humanities (English)<br><br />
Since graduation, Nat Hardy has held teaching positions in the USA, published numerous articles, reviews, creative pieces, and received several awards.  At McMaster, he volunteers with Career Counselling services as a writing assistant.  He has continued his volunteer work with Red Cross disaster relief and Habitat for Humanity.<p><br />
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<b>Duncan McKinlay</b> &#039;96 B.A. Faculty of Social Sciences (Psychology)<br><br />
Since being diagnosed with Tourette&#039;s Syndrom when he was 19, Duncan McKinlay has focussed his energies on outreach, community service and awareness of Tourette&#039;s Syndrome including an award-winning documentary about him and his struggle with TS.  While at McMaster he was president of the Psychology Society.  He often returns to McMaster to lecture on TS to psych students.<p><br />
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<b>Michael P. Smith</b> &#039;93 M.B.A. School of Business<br><br />
Michael Smith started Consumer Impact Marketing as part of project for MBA.  CIM is now a leading marketing firm and considered one of the 50 best-managed companies with 1500 employees and clients around the world.<p><br />
<br />
<b>Vincent Tropepe</b> &#039;94 B.Sc. Faculty of Science (Psychology)<br><br />
Vincent Topepe is a stem cell researcher who actually discovered the presence of stem cells in the adult human eye.  This discovery may be used to repair retinal damage.  He has received numerous grants and awards for his research and teaching.<p><br />
<br />
<b>Jeffrey Wight</b> &#039;90 B.P.E. Faculty of Social Science (Physical Education)<br><br />
Since graduation, Jeffrey Wight has turned a personal interest in scuba diving into environmental education programmes, appearing on various science TV shows, specials and documentaries.  While a student, Jeffrey was involved in varsity athletics, student government, and was a member of the President&#039;s Advisory Committee on Security Services.

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