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Dr. Mary Keyes (1941-2002)
Associate Vice President, McMaster Student Affairs (1992-2002)
As head of Student Affairs for ten years, Dr. Keyes was responsible for
many services that supported the academic mission of the University. She
was a dedicated, devoted and ardent supporter of students and served much
of her administrative career building and enhancing student life and services
at McMaster. Her hard work, enthusiasm and leadership were unmatched.
Dr. Keyes began her academic career at McMaster in 1964. An associate professor of kinesiology, her expertise was in the history of sport and physical education in Canada, sport and fitness and international sporting competitions. In 1981, she was appointed director of the School of Physical Education & Athletics. She was a key figure in the development of women's sports at McMaster.
Dr. Keyes chaired or was a member of many professional organizations during her academic career, particularly those organizations that relate to sport and physical education. She was a fellow of the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, a former president of the Can/Am Games and a founding member of the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport.
She won several awards during her career including Coach of the Year (1989), Woman of the Year, Sport, Health and Fitness (1985), Province of Ontario Sport Citation (1990) and Avestal Honour Award, Sport (1995). She was a member of McMaster's Athletic Hall of Fame and an honorary member of the McMaster Alumni Association.
Dr. Keyes also served on numerous boards and committees including the Hamilton Community Foundation, the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction, the Royal Canadian Humane Society and the Canadian Automobile Association.
On a personal note, Dr. Keyes was tireless in her commitment to students. She never lost sight of what was important. She was the portrait of grace, integrity, and respect. She was mentor to many. She encouraged and challenged us to find the common purpose that binds us together not the small details that make us different. She truly believed that mistakes helped a person to grow.Her contributions were immeasurable. Her counsel, input and leadership helped shape the University into an institution that is stronger and more compassionate. That legacy will not be forgotten; it will continue to live on in the Dr. Mary E. Keyes Certificate of Leadership Programme, the Mary Keyes Residence Building and in the spirit of student services at McMaster.