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McMaster alumni, friends inducted into Hamilton Gallery of Distinction

McMaster friends Michael G. DeGroote and Margaret and Charles Juravinski, McMaster alumni Mary Lou Dingle and John Pelech and Karen Kain, who holds an honorary doctor of laws from McMaster, are among seven outstanding Hamiltonians who will be inducted into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction on Nov. 9. The Hamilton Gallery of Distinction will honour these leaders at the Hamilton Convention Centre. This evening of recognition begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and presentation of the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction Awards to this year's inductees.

Foxcroft challenge a major success

Ron Foxcroft, chair of the campaign for the Athletics & Recreation Centre and Stadium, has announced that his match for stadium seats in the new Ronald V. Joyce Stadium has been fulfilled, months ahead of schedule. On July 1, Foxcroft pledged to match each $3,000 gift to name a seat in the new stadium, up to a maximum of 33 seats. The challenge was expected to go deep into the fall but has wrapped up early due to its popularity and the tremendous support of the McMaster community. Not only has Foxcroft matched the 33 gifts he committed to, but he extended his generosity to match six further gifts currently being finalized.