Each year when the University celebrates the anniversary of its founding, we take the opportunity to pay tribute to Senator William McMaster, a man of modest origins and remarkable vision.

In 2012, as we mark the University's 125th year, there is an increased focus on our institution's history, which gives us the opportunity to reflect on the legacy our founder built with his dream of a new university and the generous gift that made it possible.

The McMaster 125th website provides a great deal of information about the celebration of our 125th anniversary. I encourage you to visit, to connect with the University's history and to stir the memories of your own McMaster experience.

Yours sincerely,

Patrick Deane
President & Vice-Chancellor