![Backpack to briefcase](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2024/01/Jan23_Backpack-to-Briefcase-470x316.jpg)
![A group of 1992 grads pose together](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2024/01/Sep30_MacEng-8-reunion-classes.jpg)
Over 50 graduates came together on campus on September 17 to celebrate their milestone reunions; 20 of which celebrated 50 years from classes ‘70, ‘71, and ‘72.
![four grads sit around a table covered in fireballs](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-3.jpg)
![two women speaking to each other, a Mac Chem Eng jacket hangs off one of the chairs they are sitting in](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-2.jpg)
![Group of grads who celebrated 50 years](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-1.jpg)
Alumni reunited with friends, roommates, professors and current students.
![Two grads pose together with their arms extended in celebration](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-4.jpg)
![Two grads pose hugging each other](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-5.jpg)
The Reunion began with opening remarks from Dean Heather Sheardown, followed by comments from McMaster University President, David Farrar.
![Heather Sheardown speaking into a mic at a podium](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-6.jpg)
![David Farrar standing at a podium](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-7.jpg)
During the brunch portion of the event, Alan Smith, an engineering professor from 1969, shared a toast.
“Although I am not a Mac graduate, I think I speak for all of you when I say I’m glad I came to Mac. I would ask you all to charge [lift] your glasses and be up standing as I propose a toast for the continued success of our Faculty.”
![Alan Smith holding up a glass of white wine in a toast](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-8.jpg)
Guests were given the chance to reminisce and flip through Marmors, vintage merch and memories.
![a person flipping through a Marmor on a table of books](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-9.jpg)
![four men huddled together with a photo in their hands](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-10.jpg)
![a person leans over to inspect photos on a table](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-11.jpg)
I found myself!
![two people flipping through a Marmor yearbook](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-12.jpg)
Some attendees even showed up in their own Mac Eng gear, like these jackets from the 90s!
![Two grads wearing vintage leather engineering jacket and a maroon athletic jacket](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-13.jpg)
Following brunch, alumni visited a student showcase to connect with four Mac Eng clubs and teams. Later, they headed to the JHE field for drinks and refreshments and tours of campus.
![Two grads speak with the Formula E team and their car](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-14.jpg)
![Heather Sheardown speaks with two graduates in an outdoor tent](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-15.jpg)
Some alumni in attendance have children who are currently attending McMaster. They shared advice they gave their children when choosing McMaster Engineering.
Start working right away. There will be good days and challenging days but don’t let the highs and lows get too high or too low.
There’s a great faculty to support you if you ever need it.
![Two grads wearing McMaster mom and dad sweaters are on each side of the iron ring statue while their child poses in the ring](https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca//app/uploads/2022/09/2022-alumni-reunion-16.jpg)