[lorend]

From the McMaster Alumni Association Website:

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.

Alumni Weekend 2010
June 4-6, 2010

Click here to view pictures from Alumni Weekend 2009

Every spring on Alumni Weekend, the campus comes alive as up to 1000 alumni, friends, and family from around the world return to McMaster to participate in numerous events. This is the McMaster Alumni Association’s longest-standing program, previously called Grads’ Day.

THURSDAY, JUNE 3

Alumni Gallery Induction & MAA Awards Ceremony

A McMaster tradition that honours the outstanding achievements of our alumni and students. We invite you to join us in recognizing the remarkable contributions of these inspirational individuals: Dr. Myles Druckman, Dr. Nigel Fisher, Duncan Hannay, Dr. Allan Jackson, Stanley Kwan, Eugene Levy, Dr. Maureen Mancuso, and Dr. Paula Rochon.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
5:30 p.m. Reception – Donaldson Family Marketplace
McMaster University Student Centre
6:30 p.m. Dinner – CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor
McMaster University Student Centre
$50 per person, $475 per table of ten, Cash Bar.



SATURDAY, JUNE 5

SPECIAL EVENTS

Welcome Centre
Tickets are NOT mailed in advance. Upon arrival at McMaster, you can pick up your nametag at the Alumni Weekend Welcome Centre in the Marketplace of the Student Centre or at your first registered event.

Coffee Table Book Campus Tours
1 – 3 p.m.
Departing from McMaster University Student Centre
Tours will visit the many beautiful sites around campus also featured in the McMaster Coffee Table Book available for purchase in Titles during Alumni Weekend. The book is a collection of more than 100 photos that capture the campus through the seasons and the people who bring it to life.

McMaster Alumni Association Annual General Meeting
2:30 – 3 p.m.
Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre
All are welcome to attend the AGM.

President’s Dessert Party
3 – 4:30 p.m.
The Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre
Bid a fond farewell to President & Vice-Chancellor Peter George as he celebrates his final Alumni Weekend. He welcomes alumni to the bustling Student Centre to sample desserts, listen to music and socialize with fellow alumni and friends.
All are welcome to this complimentary event!
Free of charge

McMaster Museum of Art
Open to the public from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Join other McMaster Alumni in a tour of the McMaster Museum of Art with their newest exhibition, "Oil Cloth Lunch, and Other Reasons to be Cheerful".
www.mcmaster.ca/museum/

TITLES McMaster University Bookstore
Open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Join fellow alumni and see all the new McMaster merchandise such as hoodies, coffee mugs and the famous Coffee Table Book. This weekend Alumni can enjoy 20% OFF all Alumni Crested Clothing & Giftware. Bring home a piece of McMaster!
titles.mcmaster.ca

REUNIONS

President’s Luncheon
Reception: 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon: 12 p.m.
CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor
McMaster University Student Centre
Dr. Peter George welcomes McMaster alumni to campus to celebrate their alma mater and to toast the 50th anniversary class and earlier graduates. All alumni are welcome to attend to enjoy lunch and celebrate friendships.

Half Century Club Luncheon
Luncheon: 12 p.m.
Convocation Hall, Room 213
University Hall
Alumni who have celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation are invited to share time with classmates and friends from adjacent years at this informal luncheon.

Class of 1940 Reception
(following the President’s Luncheon)
CIBC Hall Lounge, Student Centre
Free of charge

Class of 1945 Reception
(following the President’s Luncheon)
CIBC Hall Lounge, Student Centre
Free of charge

Class of 1950 Reception
(following the President’s Luncheon)
MAA Lobby, Student Centre
Free of charge

Class of 1955
Reception: 5 p.m.
Dinner: 6 p.m.
Great Hall, Alumni Memorial Hall

Class of 1960
Reception: 5:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm
Dining Room, Alumni Memorial Hall

Class of 1965
Cancelled due to low registrations.

School of Rehabilitation Science
Cancelled due to low registrations.

Faculty of Engineering
Classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995 and 2000
Saturday, June 5
For event details visit www.eng.mcmaster.ca

DeGroote School of Business
Postponed. For more details visit www.degroote.mcmaster .ca

[jhan523]

Oh, so that's who the people were. I was wondering why there were so many adults dressed up so nicely. At first I thought it was convocation but I didn't see any students, plus one of the people asked me where CIBC hall was.

[lorend]

Grad is next week! Yes, alumni.

I should be there...I forgot...Danielle fail...

[jhan523]

Originally Posted by lorend

Grad is next week! Yes, alumni.

I should be there...I forgot...Danielle fail...

Lol, grats!