ALUMNI FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

Celebration of Life: Dr. Paul Snowdon

We invite the McMaster and broader community to join us for a Celebration of Life to honour Dr. Snowdon’s life and lasting impact.

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When

February 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where

Great Hall, Alumni Memorial Hall

Cost

No registration required

Celebration of Life: Dr. Paul Snowdon

Paul Snowdon, an assistant professor of Strategic Management and co-director of the Engineering and Management Program at the DeGroote School of Business, passed away on January 19, 2026 after a two-year battle with cancer. A beloved teacher, colleague and friend to many across McMaster, Snowdon will be remembered for his brilliance and generous mentorship.

We invite the McMaster and broader community to join us for a Celebration of Life to honour Dr. Snowdon’s life and lasting impact.

No RSVP is required. Please feel free to share this invitation.
Light refreshments will be served; remarks begin at 10:30 a.m.
Share your photos of Dr. Snowdon.

The Snowdon family has established the Dr. Paul Snowdon Memorial Award to continue Paul’s legacy of supporting DeGroote students.

Learn more

Contact

Tara Howe ( howet1@mcmaster.ca )

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