McMaster Alumni Association

Alumni Weekend

Every spring on Alumni Weekend, the campus comes alive as up to 1000 alumni, friends, and family from around the world return to McMaster. This is the McMaster Alumni Association’s longest-standing program, previously called Grads’ Day. Classes celebrating their 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and 70th reunion traditionally hold their celebrations during Alumni Weekend. Faculty specific reunions for younger classes and general events also take place this weekend.

Mark your calendar for our biggest annual alumni celebration!

Alumni Weekend 2012 – Recognizing the 125th Anniversary of McMaster University June 1, 2 & 3, 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Alumni Gallery Induction & MAA Awards Dinner

The achievements of alumni and students are honoured through prestigious awards conferred upon those who have proven themselves to be leaders, innovators, contributors and global citizens.

Convocation Hall,
University Hall, 2nd Floor
Time to be confirmed
Dinner to follow at The Donaldson Family Marketplace
McMaster University Student Centre

Saturday, June 2, 2012

REUNIONS

Happy Golden Anniversary Class of 1962!

Happy Anniversary to the Classes of 1932, 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962!

Commerce Classes of 1987, 1992, 2002

For class updates, watch your mailbox for an update from your reunion committee, or contact Laura Escalante in the Office of Alumni Advancement by phone at 905–525–9140 ext. 23900, toll–free at 1–888–217–6003 or by email at alumni@mcmaster.ca.

Welcome Centre

The Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre

Tickets are NOT mailed in advance. Alumni Weekend information and refreshments will be available at the Welcome Centre.

Nametags will be available at your first registered event.

President’s Luncheon

Join McMaster’s President Patrick Deane and Chancellor Lynton “Red” Wilson ’62, who is celebrating the Golden Anniversary of his class, as we honour all the anniversary classes.

CIBC Hall,
McMaster University Student Centre, 3rd Floor
11:30 a.m.

Half Century Club Luncheon

Classes that have celebrated their 50th anniversary are invited to attend this casual gathering to see fellow classmates and friends from adjacent years.

Convocation Hall,
University Hall, 2nd Floor
12:30 p.m.

Classes of 1932, 1937, 1942, 1947 and 1967

Following the President’s Luncheon, visit the table reserved for your class at the Welcome Centre to continue visiting informally with fellow graduates.

Classes of 1952, 1957

Following the President’s Luncheon, the Classes of 1952 and 1957 will head to the Half Century Club Luncheon to continue their reunion with classmates, as well as graduates of surrounding years.

*This is free of charge for those attending the President’s Luncheon, and no registration is necessary for the Half–Century Club.

Class of 1962

Following the President’s Luncheon, the Class of 1962 is invited to attend the Half–Century Club Event free of charge. No registration is required for those who have attended the President’s Luncheon.

Campus Tours

Take a golf cart tour around campus highlighting the changes throughout the 125 years of McMaster’s history.

Tours depart regularly from Mills Plaza, McMaster University Student Centre 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

McMaster Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

Get to know your Alumni Association Board members. All Alumni are encouraged to participate in this brief meeting as the 2012/2013 slate of officers is confirmed.

The Donaldson Family Marketplace,
McMaster University Student Centre
2:30 p.m.

President’s Dessert Party

This event is hosted by Dr. Patrick Deane. Everyone is welcome to enjoy some tempting desserts at this annual favourite.

The Donaldson Family Marketplace,
McMaster University Student Centre
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Class of 1962, 50th Anniversary Dinner

Reception – 5:30 p.m., Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Convocation Hall,
University Hall, 2nd Floor
Accommodations

Accommodations

On-Campus: To book your ‘Summer Guest’ stay in one of McMaster’s residences on campus, click the following link http://conference.mcmaster.ca/summer_guest_info.html or call 905–525–9140, x24781

Visitors Inn: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Visitors Inn Hotel located a convenient 1.5km away from the McMaster University campus. Rooms must be booked no later than May 1, 2012 and when booking, indicate you are with the McMaster Alumni Weekend Group. RESERVATIONS (Toll free from Canada and USA): 1–800–387–4620|www.visitorsinn.com.

Parking

On campus parking is $5 on the weekend, and after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012.