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In Touch Publisher Mohawk College Alumni Association
in every issue
cover story
f e at u r e s
Editor Wendy Makey
Golf Classic Alumni Weekend MCACES Celebrates 25 Years
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Photography Terra Nova Imaging, Bernetta Scime, John Guilfoyle, Ray Adamyk, David Dorken Photography, Daniel Jelly, and The Hamilton Spectator Contributors Carly Balabanowicz, Sandi Richardson, Wendy Makey, Jay Robb, Al Craig, Rob MacIsaac, Helen Maddick, Ronald Holgerson, Darren Desmarais, Steve Kosh, Daniel Jelly, Lidia Siino, Meaghan Drury, Ann Clark, Angela Gravell, Rosemary Marsh, Pat Kolodziejski, Janice Shearer, Mary Hrycay, Carmi Guinto, JP Spina, Colin Mountain, Patrick Mossman, Sandra Ireland, Tom Sutton, Karen Lavell, Brian Lewis, Suzanne Carpenter, Mark Chamberlain and Lydia Kremer
Page 8 Mohawk’s recent Grad, Carmi Guinto, believes that life is what you make it at Mohawk College. Many doors can open when you get involved as there is something for everyone at Mohawk College. Carmi graduated from Advertising and is now pursuing her Communications Degree at Griffith University in Australia.
Welcoming Words Alumni Files Alumni Events Around Campus Grad Grapevine
Design and Production Perspective Marketing
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Editorial Advisory Board Ronald Holgerson, VP Advancement & Public Affairs Wendy Makey, Manager, Alumni Relations Marilyn Gris, Manager, Student Recruitment and Online Communications Lidia Siino, Director, Alumni Association Council Joanne Tansley, Director, Alumni Association Council Kelly Dunham, Alumni Officer Content Co-ordinator Kelly Dunham In Touch is published semi-annually by the Alumni Relations Department at Mohawk College. This magazine is circulated to alumni and friends of Mohawk College. Ideas and opinions published or expressed in In Touch do not necessarily reflect those of Mohawk College, The Alumni Association, or the Editor. Publications Mail Agreement Number 400065780 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Mohawk College, Alumni Relations Alumni House, P.O. Box 2034 Hamilton, ON L8N 3T2 To update your Alumni Record, please contact: Phone: 905.575.2258, Fax: 905.575-2443 alumni@mohawkcollege.ca or the above address.
in touch | Fall 2009