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You wore the gown, You walked aCross the stage, andYou reCeived Your degree. todaY, You beCame a graduate of mcmaster universitY and we’re proud towelCome You to our alumni familY.

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Congratulations!

For more good advice from alumni, visit www.macgoodadvice.ca.

“Decades may fly by but shared laughs and experiences will keep you grounded throughout life.”

ChuCk SimmonS ’58, ’59

“Never think your learning is over at any age, stay curious you will never know everything and lots of things you thought

you knew will change.”

Bernadette Verhiel ’88

“Cherish the memories made throughout your

time at Mac. Keep your friends

close, treasure the experience. Mac

will always be one of the most precious times in your life.”

YaShodini natarajan ’12

“Don’t worry about your career path, it will

happen, in elevators, bars, community

activities, whenever and wherever. The really

good careers generally find you, not you them!”

john hanSuld ’54 “Save, save,

save your money. As much as

possible, from day one. Go to a financial planner even if you have

no money and get guidance on how to be smart with

your money.”

Sophia Zoe ’92, ’94

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Want to be involved as

an MAA volunteer?

Email alumni@mcmaster.ca

for more information.

For more good advice from alumni, visit www.macgoodadvice.ca.

Mark Stewart ’06

Welcome message from the MAA President

i’m honoured to welcome you as the newest members of the mcmaster alumni association (maa).

over the past several years, your hard work and dedication as students have helped you grow and

develop personally. as alumni, it will be your privilege and responsibility to represent mcmaster with

pride as you move through your lives and careers.

You are now part of a diverse global network of 160,000 mcmaster alumni, who i hope will become

your friends, mentors, employers and business partners. i encourage you to take advantage of the services and benefits available to you as mcmaster

alumni, as well as the many opportunities to give back and stay connected with mcmaster.

Congratulations on your accomplishment of graduating from one of the world’s finest

universities, and a warm welcome to our community on behalf of all mcmaster alumni.

Mark Stewart ’06, ’10 MAA President

The 2013 Alumni Handbookalumni by numbersservices & benefitsshow your pridemac10 Young alumni

senior Class giftstay Connectedhelpful linksmcmaster alumni postcard

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Who we are - Alumni by Numbers

total graduates

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6,794Young grads (2002-2012) 35% or 56,198

Average age of all grads – 45

Oldest living grad graduated 1929

of alumni graduated since60% 1990

49% male

51% female

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West 3.5%Ontario 65%Quebec 0.5%East 0.7%

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5,253

Top 10 international locations by alumni population: Hong Kong, England, China, Australia, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago, Germany, Japan.

alumni in Canada111,083

alumni in Hamilton

alumni in Toronto

42,84331,995

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6,489 members of McMaster University Alumni – Official Group

367,711 views at McMaster UTV

4,818 followers @McMasterAlumni

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What can we do for youMilestones

did you get a new job or start a new

business? Get married? Buy a home? have a baby? Share

your milestones with us and we’ll send you a mcmaster gift with our congratulations!

Sponsored by manulife Financial.

Athletics and Recreation

Staying in hamilton? Stay fit with

a special alumni membership rate

to the facilities at the david Braley

athletic Centre and the pulse

Fitness Centre. Contact recreation

Services at (905) 525-9140, ext.

24640 for more information.

Career Coaching

Catherine maybrey, our alumni career

coach, works with alumni up to five

years after graduation to help identify

and secure a meaningful and fulfilling

job through one-on-one coaching,

online exercises and group settings.

more information is available at

studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/alumni.

*mBa graduates can access career

coaching through the Centre for

Business Career development.

University Clubjoin the Club and stay connected to your alma mater in style! Get an alumni membership to the university Club of mcmaster and take advantage of the Club’s event planning, facilities and catering services for private parties of all sizes, from a casual dinner with friends to an elegant wedding. Visit www.mcmaster.ca/univclub for more information.

Alumni Clothing

Wear your mcmaster pride on your sleeve!

our official mcmaster alumni gear can be

purchased from titles Bookstore at

www.bookstore.mcmaster.ca.

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Find a Friendthe alumni office is here to help! if you are looking

for a long lost friend, classmate or roommate from

your days at mcmaster, contact us at alumni@mcmaster.ca and we can help you get in touch.

All this information and more at alumni.mcmaster.ca

Alumni Online Community Find us online at alumni.mcmaster.ca and explore our new, interactive

online community. Connect with other alumni, register

for events and find important resources – all in one place!

Continuing Education

mcmaster’s Centre for Continuing

education offers more than

300 courses and professional

development workshops. to see

the current course offerings, visit

www.mcmaster.ca/conted.

Library Cardsdon’t stop borrowing! alumni can now access the mcmaster library system free of charge (except licensed e-resources). For more information, go to library.mcmaster.ca/borrow/external.

Manulife Financiala partner of the mcmaster alumni

association for more than 25 years, manulife

offers a number of preferred rate plans to

mcmaster grads, including life, disability,

health, dental and critical illness insurance.

For more information, visit www.manulife.

com/mcmaster or call 1-800-668-0195.

BMO McMaster MasterCardour official masterCard is an excellent way for alumni to show their mcmaster pride while supporting the mcmaster alumni association. alumni can choose from the air mileS program option or CashBack rewards and a low interest rate option. apply today! just visit www.bmo.com/mcmaster or call 1-800-263-2263.

TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

You can save money on your home

and auto insurance with td insurance

meloche monnex preferred group

rates for mcmaster alumni. Get the

coverage that’s right for you, along

with outstanding service! For more

details, call 1-866-352-6187 or visit

www.melochemonnex.com/mcmaster.

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ShoW your mcmaSter alumni pride

Registeruse your student number to register for our alumni online community at alumni.mcmaster.ca. access our alumni network, explore services & benefits, update your information and register for events.

VolunteerGet involved as a young alumni volunteer by helping at an event or suggesting your own ideas for an event. You can also participate in the annual macServe day of Service each September across Canada.

Attendlast year, the alumni association offered 182 events across Canada, in the u.S., China, u.k., and online. Check the listings at mac10.ca (young alumni events) or alumni.mcmaster.ca (all events) and come say hello!

Connectour linkedin group is a fantastic way to network with established alumni, and our twitter and Facebook feeds are a great resource, too! You can also find great career development and job search information on our Youtube channel, mcmasterutV. (links on page 13).

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ShoW your mcmaSter alumni pride BlogBecome a volunteer blogger and tell the alumni community about your life after graduation. Check it out at alumni.mcmaster.ca/blog.

Savetell our partners td insurance meloche monnex or manulife that you’re a mcmaster grad and you get preferred rates on insurance. We also have alumni discounts for special events and admission, including the rom, rBG and aGh.

Searchdid you know that the Student Success Centre offers free career counseling and job search support for alumni up to five years after graduation? Go to studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/alumni to find out more.

GiveYes, your alma mater needs your support. last year, alumni raised $15 million for mcmaster, and $740,000 of that came from gifts under $500. You don’t need to give a lot, but your support matters greatly to the university.

Sharetell us how you’re doing and drop us a line at alumni@mcmaster.ca or on social media. and don’t forget to share your mac pride wherever you go – maroon and grey forever!

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exclusively for graduates of the last 10 years

Created for You, the mac10 events series is designed to support young alumni in the first 10 years after graduation with networking, lifelong learning and professional development opportunities. We promise fun events where you can meet fellow recent graduates and learn a little something along the way.

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With regular events in southern ontario, we have brought young alumni together for films and food, gallery tours and cooking classes, and sporting events and sunny patios.

“Hi, I’m Erin…i coordinate the mac10 program and i’m always looking for new ideas from you. Send me your event suggestions, your questions and your feedback.”

Erin O’Neil, Arts & Science ’08

oneilel@mcmaster.ca

@mcmasteralumni

Connects with mcmaster’s most engaging and groundbreaking researchers and other young alumni in a social setting – never in a boring lecture hall and always with good food!

We work in partnership with the alumni career coach to offer targeted workshops and webinars designed to help alumni who are actively seeking work or exploring career options.

COMING UP: Watch for our free summer patio events in Hamilton and Toronto!

COMING UP: Stratford special lecture and discounted ticket to see Tommy on July 11!

COMING UP: Kickstart Your Career! new graduates conference just $35! Get job search and valuable career advice from established professionals. June 20 & 21.

For more information and to register for Mac10 events, go to www.mac10.ca.

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each year, the graduating class is asked to support their Senior Class Gift as a way to commemorate their time on the mcmaster campus. last fall the Classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 left their mark on campus by supporting the implementation of a garden located between alumni memorial hall and edwards hall.

this year, the Class of 2013 will be asked to contribute to a brand new project that will offer a chance to leave a legacy at mcmaster university. So follow mcmaster alumni association on Facebook and @mcmasteralumni on twitter to stay informed and keep us updated by emailing us your new contact information via alumni@mcmaster.ca.

Congratulations and good luCk with Your next adventure!

Senior Class Gift

“life is a two way street --- i give back because i’ve received so much from mac.”

alYSSa l ai ‘12

For more information and to register for Mac10 events, go to www.mac10.ca.

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Stay Connected

Keep up with the Timesthe mcmaster times is the newsmagazine for mcmaster alumni. it is sent out twice a year to alumni and friends of the university. Watch for it in your mailbox or go to www.issuu.com/mactimes to read it online.

Maroon Maila monthly round-up of mcmaster news and alumni events sent right to your inbox.

Online Contentthere are many ways to continue learning with mcmaster online.

Want to keep your @mcmaster.ca email address?Your account will be deactivated, but you can sign up for email

forwarding so you’ll still get your messages! For more information, email alumni@mcmaster.ca or call (905) 525-9140 x23900.

iTunesU McMaster University YouTube

youtube.com/McMasterUTV

Mac10 www.mac10.ca Daily News dailynews.mcmaster.ca

Discover Psychology www.discoverpsychology.ca

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helpful Links

alumni home page: alumni.mcmaster.ca

transcript request: registrar.mcmaster.ca/registered/transcript-request

mac10 for Young alumni: www.mac10.ca

alumni Career Coach: studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/alumni

Centre for Continuing education: www.mcmaster.ca/conted

mentorlinks: studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/experience/mentorlinks2

giving to mcmaster: www.mcmaster.ca/impact

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