[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/retirees04.jpg” caption=”Chancellor Mel Hawkrigg, retiree Bob Loree and his wife Mary, MURA President Mildred McLaren, and President Peter George”]

The expertise, skill, enthusiasm and commitment of many people across McMaster have helped shape the University into the institution it is today. At a reception on Tuesday, employees who retired from McMaster between September 2003 and August 2004 reflected on their contributions to McMaster and celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

President Peter George thanked the retirees for the dedication and outstanding contributions they made in their respective areas of the University. “Your collective efforts have made a tremendous difference to McMaster and have helped the University grow to become an outstanding institution. I commend you on your successes, and encourage you to take pride in your career accomplishments.”

Approximately 80 staff and faculty who retired from McMaster were honoured for their years of service. The annual reception was held in the University Club in Alumni Memorial Hall.