PrintConvocation Profiles
DeGroote | Hamilton, ON | June 8, 2011
We've profiled some of our outstanding students, faculty and alumni who graduated or were honoured at Convocation on June 15. Congratulations to all our graduates!
Christa Wilkin
Halfway through her academic career, Christa Wilkin (nee Austin) realized she wanted to continue her education at the PhD level. However it wasn't until meeting Catherine Connelly, associate professor in human resources management, that she realized she wanted to complete her PhD at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business... more
Julia Marcu
Julia Marcu had one vision growing up, and it was to go into business... Reflecting back on her four years here at the DeGroote School of Business, Marcu is thankful for the educational foundation she has received... more
Leanne Mark
In high school Leanne Mark knew that working with people was what she wanted to do. Her natural ability to lead and her interest in marketing and communications is what is what drove her to business. However, it wasn't until she was on a spring tour at McMaster University and saw a poster for MARS (Marketing, Advertising, Retail and Sales) Apprentice that she knew that the DeGroote School of Business was for her... more
Meaghan Horgan
After completing her undergraduate degree in Pharmacology, Meaghan Horgan had the opportunity to manage a community healthcare project in Tanzania. Her experience in this country showed her the importance of strong management skills to the successful operation of healthcare systems and motivated her to complete a Master's of Business Administration... more
Nicole Wagner
For Nicole Wagner, it was a clear decision to continue her education at the PhD level. "I've always been a big believer in education. I wanted to achieve the highest level that I could in something that I love," says Wagner, who is graduating from the PhD program at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business at convocation in June... more
Shaun Beukema
Shaun Beukema completed his Commerce degree at the DeGroote School of Business and when it came time to choose a graduate school and program for his MBA, he knew he wanted to stay at DeGroote... more
Mandeep Malik
Mandeep Malik's innovative approach to education was recognized at DeGroote's convocation on June 15 where he was presented with a President's Award for Excellence in Instruction... more
Suzanne Labarge
Suzanne Labarge, a distinguished graduate of McMaster University, will receive an honorary degree at convocation from the DeGroote School of Business in June. Labarge earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from McMaster in 1967 and her Master in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School in 1971. She is now retired after a successful career in senior executive positions at the federal government and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)... more
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