McMaster University Alumni

Mission

Messages

Mark Stewart '06

President, McMaster Alumni Association 2012-2014

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Karen McQuigge '90

Director, Alumni Advancement

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People

McMaster Alumni Association

Executive Committee of the MAA Board

Bill McLean '90

Past President

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Mark Stewart '06

President

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Sandra Stephenson '78

Vice-President

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Don Bridgman '78

Financial Advisor

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Members at Large

Brian Bidulka '87

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David Feather '85

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Elaine Kunda '95

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Stephanie McLarty '03

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Brad Merkel '85

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Erin Robertson '07

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Don Simpson '79

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Senate Representatives

Ian Cowan '71

Suzanne Craven '73

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Dennis Souder '70

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Peter Tice '72

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Board of Governors Representatives

Quentin Broad '86

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David Lazzarato '79

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Bill McLean '90

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Howard Shearer '77

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Office of Alumni Advancement

Directors

Karen McQuigge '90

Director, Alumni Advancement

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Ben Chapdelaine '01

Associate Director, Annual Giving

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Anne-Marie Middel '90

Associate Director, Alumni Advancement

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Team Members

Piotr Bruszewski ’12

Phone Centre Manager

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Kathleen D'Amico '89

International Outreach

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Cheryl Earle

Assistant

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Laura Escalante '97

Special Projects

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Kris Gadjanski

Senior Development Officer

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Christine Kennedy '96

Special Projects

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Marlene Loke

Production Coordinator, Phone Program

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Jessica Lounsbury

Local Programs

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Lori Moulden ’06

Development Officer, Regional Programs

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Erin O'Neil '08

Young Alumni

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Chris Pickard '13

Student Relations

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Ryan Skinner '13

Digital Communications

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Amber Stuckey

Services and Benefits/Recognition

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Jenny Thomson

Senior Development Officer

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Interns

Dhaval Bhasvar '14

Part-Time

Dave Dawson ‘15

Part-Time

Nichole Fanara'14

Part-Time

Samantha Moraes '14

Part-Time

Kyle Quinlan

Alumni Intern

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Joanna Smith '13

Annual Giving Intern

Alumni Stats & Facts


165,821
McMaster alumni


83%
of alumni live in ontario


10,000+
alumni live outside of canada


35%
graduated in last decade


1930
earliest grad year still living


27%
alumni engagement


139
countries alumni call home


7,675
donors


$8M+
in gifts from alumni

Strategy

Our new 2013-2016 Strategic Plan was put into action over the last year highlighting the role alumni have to play in forwarding the goals of the University as well as enhancing the benefits of active engagement for the graduate. Reaching out to alumni to share their experience and expertise with students and fostering a community of service have characterized the past year for the Association's work.

Connect


5,745
online event registrations


162,168
website visits


176
countries website visitors are from


30%
increase in views


3,299
homecoming promo views


209,532
views


581
new subscribers


CLIP
2 minute tip


23%
increase in followers


5,898
total followers


72%
increase in likes


2,148
fan page likes


125,848
McMaster Times readers (2x/year)


32%
increase in group members


78,798
McMaster Alumni on LinkedIn


8,496
group members


9
blog posts


76,366
Maroon Mail subscribers


5
google hangouts


178
Flickr event photo albums

Events

events held this year: 243events held last year: 179

Event Highlights

community engagement

Event Info

young alumni

Event Info


Passport to the Future

Event Info


BEST
attended events

Event Info

We visited alumni in these cities in 2013/2014:

  • Amsterdam
  • Burlington
  • Calgary
  • Chicago
  • Hamilton
  • Hong Kong
  • Los Angeles
  • Mississauga
  • Montreal
  • Naples
  • New York
  • Oakville
  • Ottawa
  • Paris
  • Stratford
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Washington

Recognition

Each year we recognize the tremendous talents and contributions of McMaster alumni through the Alumni Gallery and Association Awards. The annual ceremony presenting these awards always leaves participants feeling inspired and proud of their common connection to McMaster.

2014 Alumni Gallery Inductees

ARCH Award

Celebrating the early success and achievements of our more recent graduates.

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Simon Donato, 2008

Science

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Chad Fullerton, 2009

Humanities

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Ian Hill, 2004 & 2006

Engineering

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Ryan Moran, 2007 & 2012

Humanities & Business

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Albert Lager Student Initiative Prize

Recognizing the leadership, service and initiative demonstrated by students to the benefit of their faculty, program and the McMaster University community.

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Farhan Asrar, Year 5

Health Sciences

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Chantal Labonte, Year 4

Science

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Mariette Lee, Year 4

Humanities

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Joy Ortiz, Year 4

Social Sciences

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Zachary Strong, Year 5

Engineering Physics & Management

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Hamilton Community Impact Award

Awarded in September, 2013

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Jeanette Eby ’09, ’13

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Gary Beveridge ’75, ’76

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Association Awards

Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE) awards we received in 2013:

Best Annual Fund Initiative

125 Bursary Challenge (GOLD)

Best Community Outreach Initiative

Open Streets McMaster Edition(GOLD)

Best Use of Social Media

Vanier Cup 2012 (BRONZE)

Best Donor Relations Initiative

Giving Report 2012 (SILVER)

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) award we received in 2013:

Community Engagement

Open Streets McMaster Edition (SILVER)

Benefits

Available Services and Benefits

Home & Auto Insurance – TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

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Number of Participants

Number of Policies

Written Premiums

Retention Rate

McMaster MasterCard

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Number of Cardholders

Number of New Accounts

Net Retail spending

Life, Health & Disability Insurance

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Number of Participants

Annualized Premiums

Customer Satisfaction

Milestones Program Participants

Travel Program

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Number of Travellers

Trips Offered

Support for McMaster University and our Students

The MAA supports student led initiatives that enhance the student experience and provide leadership opportunities for students. The Association completed its final pledge payment in October, 2013 for the $500,000 gift to Alumni Atrium within the David Braley Athletic Centre.

  • DeGroote Women in Business
  • McMaster Shinerama
  • The Meducator Conference
  • DeGroote Commerce Society JDC Competition
  • MSU Community Clean-up BBQ
  • Community Engagement & Volunteer Fair
  • Women in Science and Engineering
  • BhSC Musical
  • McMaster World Congress
  • Canadian Conference on Student Leadership
  • Kin Games
  • ISCI Graduation Event
  • High School Business Heroes
  • Discover Psychology
  • BHsc Fashion Show
  • SOCS
  • TEDx McMaster U
  • Crossroads Panel
  • Mad Pride Hamilton
  • MSU Dodgeball
  • Student Recognition Night MSU
  • Afrofest
  • Math Enrichment Day
  • CLAY Conference