Wherever you are!

Looking to incorporate some stretching and gentle movement into your 2024? Join us for 30 minutes of online relaxing yoga each Tuesday where you can focus the mind and stretch the body. Come take a midday break with us.  Feel free to join weekly or whenever your schedule allows.

March 15, 2024 to May 17, 2024 • Online

Have you thought about joining the McMaster University Alumni Book Club yet? We'd be delighted to connect with you! Reading fantastic books and engaging in meaningful discussions with fellow readers is a wonderful way to become part of the McMaster Alumni community. We're gearing up to read and discuss Jennie's Boy, A Newfoundland Childhood by Wayne Johnston, starting in March, so be sure to register before then.

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Our weekly online mindfulness sessions are back with Shrey Vazir '15 MSc (PT), B.Sc.Kin, MBCPM (TM).  These short 15 minute guided sessions on Fridays at lunch are a great way to take a break and regain some focus and calm in your week.  The series runs from April 19 to June 21.  Join online for as many or as few sessions as your schedule will permit.

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Join us in collaboration with the Integrated Business and Humanities Program on Monday, April 22, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00pm for a webinar on leading sustainable practices with guest alumni speakers

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Join us for this webinar and learn more about the alumni travel trip to Ecuador and The Galapagos with one of our travel partners GLP Worldwide.

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The journey of McMaster alumni in creating a leading youth climate charity.

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Gardening season is quickly approaching! Join inspirational speaker, educator, and Master Gardener, Cathy Kavassalis, for a late lunchtime talk on sustainable gardening.

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With the warm weather upon us, its time for fresh air and adventure.  Why not lace up your hiking boots and explore, with family or friends, the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment?  Join McMaster grad and CEO of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Michael McDonald, for a talk on this wonderful trail system and why protecting and preserving it is so important.

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre, Panorama Room
101 Lyon St. N, Ottawa

Training tomorrow's leaders to affect positive change
There is no doubt that some people are born to be leaders, but it is critical not to lose sight of countless others who may not see themselves in leadership roles because they have never been given a chance. At a time when public trust in our elected and appointed officials is continuing to erode, it is necessary to think seriously about the qualities leaders must possess.

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Join us as author, pediatric emergency medicine physician and researcher Dr. Hasan Merali, explores how toddler behavior might have core lessons adults can use to improve their personal and professional lives.

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Are you looking to refresh and rejuvenate your home in 2024 and don’t know where to start?  Join us for this talk with McMaster Alumni Kirsten Hess ’10, principal designer behind HvK Interiors, to review trends for 2024

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

Register

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We are excited to offer a deep-dive online course for graduates seeking to invest in their personal growth. In this online course, you will learn practical tools and techniques that thousands of people have used to develop their ability to manage their energy and prevent burnout.

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Sadeqa Johnson is a New York Times Bestselling author of five novels and the recipient of the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Award and the USA Best Book Award for best fiction. Her most recent novel, The House of Eve was an instant New York Times Best Seller and was selected by Reese’s Book Club as the February 2023 pick.

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In this mind-expanding webinar, former think-tank researcher and management guru Jack Skeels explores the history of how our culture unlearned great management, replacing it with ineffective industrial techniques, and how to bring back the richness of human empowerment.

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Piper G. Huguley’s biographical historical fiction, By Her Own Design: a novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register (William Morrow Publishing) tells the inspiring story of the Black fashion designer of Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress. By Her Own Design was a Booklist top 100 Editor’s Choice selection for 2022 and was named one of the top 100 books of 2022 in Canada by the Globe and Mail newspaper.

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David Baron is an award-winning author, journalist, and broadcaster. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, American Eclipse ultimately depicts a young nation that looked to the skies to reveal its towering ambition and expose its latent genius.

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

Register

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Bluma Appel Theatre

SKéN:NEN is Kaha:wi Dance Theatre's newest production and will premiere at the Bluma Appel Theatre at the St Lawrence Centre in Toronto on May 10-11. McMaster’s Chancellor Santee Smith is the Managing Artistic Director of the Kaha:wi Dance Theatre. Come watch this immersive dance performance with a powerful narrative that is rooted in cultural knowledge and transcends time and place. Through mesmerizing choreography, storytelling, and innovative design, SKéN:NEN explores Indigenous resilience within the self, community, and natural world.

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In this illuminating webinar, Dr. Charan Ranganath, renowned neuroscientist, and psychologist, through accessible language and compelling examples, will reshape our understanding of memory, showcasing its transformative potential in shaping our perceptions, biases, and self-awareness.

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

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What do you need? As simple as it is powerful, this question is not often asked of women of color. But the answer to this question could be the difference between dreaming of a successful life and living one. In this illuminating webinar, author and PR expert Lauren Wesley Wilson will help to fill this gap for women at any stage of their careers.

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

Register

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

Register

McMaster University, Alumni Memorial Hall

Alumni of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964 along with friends from McMaster's other earlier classes, are invited to a casual and social lunch on campus.

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Toxic thoughts, depression, and anxiety–our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. Hope and help are available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may be shorter than you think.

Ceremony: L.R Wilson Hall, Concert Hall
Dinner: Donaldson Family Marketplace, McMaster University Student Centre:

An annual McMaster tradition, the McMaster Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner shines a light on McMaster alumni and students for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions. Join us for a special evening of inspiration and celebration.

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

Register

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Have you ever responded to a request — to add a task to your already full plate, express grievances to the boss on behalf of the group, or cover for a co-worker — with a reluctant "no problem?" It might be because you've got a "no" problem. Learn how to confidently decline requests and assert boundaries in this empowering webinar featuring author and national speaker Candace Doby.

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

Register

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Wedgwood Room 10065 - 100 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N6

Training tomorrow's leaders to affect positive change
There is no doubt that some people are born to be leaders, but it is critical not to lose sight of countless others who may not see themselves in leadership roles because they have never been given a chance. At a time when public trust in our elected and appointed officials is continuing to erode, it is necessary to think seriously about the qualities leaders must possess.

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The Improv Approach takes the principles of improv comedy and applies them to everyday interactions, empowering you to navigate even difficult conversations that might typically prove anything but mutually satisfying.

The Manitoba Club 194 Broadway (at Main St.) Winnipeg, MB

Training tomorrow's leaders to affect positive change
There is no doubt that some people are born to be leaders, but it is critical not to lose sight of countless others who may not see themselves in leadership roles because they have never been given a chance. At a time when public trust in our elected and appointed officials is continuing to erode, it is necessary to think seriously about the qualities leaders must possess.

Put Mindfulness is back for a 10-week spring series. Shrey Vazir '15 is returning on Friday afternoons to lead a weekly short mindfulness practice. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator, Shrey will help guide you through various meditations and help you implement a mindfulness practice into your life.

Register

McMaster University

MD '74 classmates are invited to campus for a celebration of your 50th anniversary since graduation.  Visit new and familiar spaces, catch up with old friends and meet new ones at this day long event.

CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor, McMaster University Student Centre

Join 1974 classmates for celebrations in honour of your 50th anniversary. Sample a variety of fare at a Marché style luncheon, visit new and familiar campus spaces, chat with old friends, and meet new ones. The main event is a class luncheon, that will be preceded by morning Coffee and Conversation faculty/study area visits.

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Kings of Crypto drops us into the unfolding drama, tracing the rise, fall, and rebirth of cryptocurrency through the experiences of major players across the globe. We follow Silicon Valley entrepreneur Brian Armstrong and the turbulent rocket ride of his startup, Coinbase, as he tries to take bitcoin mainstream while fighting off hackers, thieves, and zealots. Author Jeff John Roberts keenly observes the world of virtual currencies and what happens when startups try to disrupt the world of high finance.

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Things Past Telling is a remarkable historical epic that charts one unforgettable woman's journey across an ocean of years as vast as the Atlantic that will forever separate her from her homeland.

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From New Haven to New York City, from Hong Kong and Panama to a remarkable school on an island in the Bahamas--through marriages and a divorce, triumphs and devastating losses--We Should Not Be Friends tracks an extraordinary friendship over decades of challenge and change. Schwalbe's marvelous new work is, at its heart, a joyful testament to the miracle of human connection--and how if we can just get past our preconceptions, we may find some of our greatest friends.

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How to Grow isn't a gardening book. It is a self-help book that draws inspiration from the garden. Original, timely, and filled with nurturing wisdom, it takes perennial knowledge from plants to teach us about ourselves and opens our eyes to what we are capable of achieving.