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UGAA Salutes Guelph-Humber T ’ S HARD TO BELIEVE that it was just 10 years ago that the University of Guelph partnered with the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning to build a revolutionary concept for post-secondary education in Ontario. In 2002, the University of Guelph-Humber was founded with just over 220 first-year students in three programs. The underlying vision was of a focused four-year program that would equip graduates with an honours U of G degree and a Humber diploma, and render them highly competitive in their chosen careers. Fast forward to 2012 — GuelphHumber alumni are a testament to the success of that bold vision. Many grads become leaders within their industries or successful scholars in graduate studies. All Guelph-Humber grads are automatically members of the University of Guelph Alumni Association (UGAA). This is a lifelong membership with no fees. Together, we are an exclusive group of
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UGAA directors for 2012/2013, from left: Elizabeth Thomson, Dian Chaaban, Brandon Gorman, Vikki Tremblay (ex officio), Brad Rooney, Linda Hruska, Sarah Milek, Jason Moreton (ex officio), Mark Canning, Heather Inch and Rob Naraj. Absent: Aliya Ladha and Ted Young.
UGAA congratulates Guelph-Humber grads on the tremendous achievements of the last decade and are proud to count you among our alumni family. We look forward to another 10 years of alumni success. B RAD ROONEY, ADA ’93, B.S C.(AGR .) ’97 P RESIDENT, UGAA
HAFA HTM AA Golf On June 25, the HAFA HTM Alumni Association hosted more than 60 golfers, including alumni and friends of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, at the Royal Woodbine Golf Course. Proceeds will support student scholarships and alumni activities. From left: Erin O’Brien, Andrew Garrett, David Larone and Jessica Portelance.
Engineering Complex Opens On April 11, the first phase of U of G’s Engineering Complex officially opened. Alumnus Wolf Haessler is pictured front right with School of Engineering director Hussein Abdullah and students who may benefit from 20 new scholarships provided as part of his $1-million gift to the school.
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more than 99,000. UGAA is the voice and spirit of U of G alumni, offering grads privileged benefits, and empowering lifelong relationships with each other and our alma mater. For more information on services and benefits, and for ways to stay connected to U of G, visit www.alumni. uoguelph.ca.