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McMaster Engineering Alumni Relations helps you connect with your classmates, engage in mentorship opportunities, hire a co-op or Mac grad student, explore new career pathways and develop your professional network.
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Alumni – Events
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2022 Engineering Alumni Reunion (events card placeholder)
Catch up with old friends, engage with what is happening in McMaster Engineering now and reflect on the role MacEng played in your life. Celebrating the classes of 1970, 1971, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997
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An event for everyone
Check out the various events we host throughout the year.
Throughout the years many of our alumni have achieved various awards by the Faculty of Engineering and the Alumni Association.
These awards are given to those who are committed to the pursuit of excellence and play a significant role in helping McMaster University earn its reputation as one of Canada’s most innovative universities.
Alumni are recognized with awards at the following events:
- Applause & Accolades
- Faculty Awards

We encourage current students and alumni to stay connected with classmates, enhance their
professional skills and meet inspiring mentors at several events including:
- Backpack to Briefcase – Alumni & Student Networking Event
- class reunions
- graduate receptions
- Mac Eng Connect
Alumni – The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer
Iron ring exchanges/replacements will continue to be done by mail. Please note the office is not open daily, if you would like to come in to exchange/replace your iron ring please email kipling13@mcmaster.ca to make an appointment.
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About

Corporation of the Seven Wardens Camp XIII
The Corporation of the Seven Wardens Camp XIII directs new Canadian engineers toward a consciousness of their profession and its social significance.
Corporation of the Seven Wardens Camp XIII
The idea of a ceremony for the Obligation of Canadian Engineers dates back to 1922, when seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada attended a meeting in Montreal with other engineers. The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer, to be administered by the Corporation of the Seven Wardens Inc. was instituted with the simple end of directing newly qualified Canadian engineers toward a consciousness of their profession and its social significance, and indicating to more experienced engineers their responsibilities in welcoming and supporting the newer engineers when they are ready to enter the profession.
The Obligation Ceremony is not connected to any other engineering organization nor to any university, although many of them support the idea of the Obligation and may participate in the administration of the Ceremonies.
Reference: The above was adapted from the Iron Ring website.

Iron Ring Ceremony
Since 1922, Canadian students in the graduating year of their engineering program gather for a hushed ceremony to mark their entry into the profession.
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer
The Corporation of the Seven Wardens Camp XIII has a history dating back to 1922, when seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada attended a meeting in Montreal with other engineers. One of the speakers was civil engineer Professor Haultain of the University of Toronto. He felt that an organization was needed to bind all members of the engineering profession in Canada more closely together. He also felt that an obligation or statement of ethics to which a young graduate in engineering could subscribe should be developed. The seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada were very receptive to this idea.
The object of the Ritual can be stated as follows: The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer has been instituted with the simple end of directing the newly qualified engineer toward a consciousness of the profession and its social significance and indicating to the more experienced engineer their responsibilities in welcoming and supporting the newer engineers when they are ready to enter the profession.
The Ritual is administered by a body called The Corporation of the Seven Wardens Inc./Société des Sept Gardiens inc. The seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada in 1922 were the original seven Wardens. The Corporation is responsible for administering and maintaining the Ritual and in order to do so creates Camps in various locations in Canada. The Ritual is not connected with any university or any engineering organization; the Corporation is an entirely independent body. The Ritual has been copyrighted in Canada and in the United States.
The Iron Ring has been registered and may be worn on the little finger of the working hand by any engineer who has been obligated at an authorized ceremony of the Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer. The ring symbolizes the pride which engineers have in their profession, while simultaneously reminding them of their humility. The ring serves as a reminder to the engineer and others of the engineer’s obligation to live by a high standard of professional conduct. It is not a symbol of qualification as an engineer – this is determined by the provincial and territorial licensing bodies.

External Application Process
The next Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer Ceremony will be held on campus in 2023. You can apply as an External Applicant.
External Application Process
The deadline to complete the Application process below is Friday, January 27, 2023. This application is for the 2023 Iron Ring ceremony which could take place in person or virtually depending on health regulations and approval of the university.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Print and complete the External Application Form & complete the online payment via the online payment form. Your application will not be reviewed until we receive your payment.
BTech students must complete their PEO challenge exams before they are eligible for the iron ring. This also applies to BTech students who have completed an MEng, MASc, or PhD (they must still apply to the PEO and pass any exams they are assigned). This is a newer, stricter rule effective as of 2017.
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Iron Ring Replacement
If you are from camp XIII and you have misplaced your ring follow the steps below to receive your replacement.
1. The cost to replace your Iron Ring is $30.00.
2. If you would like to pay by credit card please use our online tool ring replacement request and we will send you a replacement ring in the mail to the address provided. Please allow 7-10 business days for this process.
3. If you would like to pay by cash or cheque please come to the office (JHE A201D) anytime between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to receive your replacement on the spot. Please note the office is not open daily, if you would like to come in to exchange/replace your iron ring please email centuri@mcmaster.ca to make an appointment.
4. We accept payment in Canadian funds only – cash, Visa/Mastercard/Amex or cheque made payable to “Iron Ring”. Please do not email credit card information.
Replacement Refund Policy:
Rings may be exchanged for a different size, we are unable to offer refunds.
Iron Ring Exchange:
To exchange your Iron Ring for a different size at no cost, please mail in your ring indicating the new size you would like sent to you OR come by the Engineering Alumni Office (JHE A201D) to exchange your ring on the spot.
If you have any questions or for more information regarding your Iron Ring replacement, please contact Iwona Centurami at centuri@mcmaster.ca
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer: Presenter Form
The actual ringing of the candidate may be done by any obligated engineer of your choice who has taken the obligation a minimum of 10 years ago. The intent of this requirement is to have Engineers of some experience, welcoming and encouraging you as a new Engineer. Submit the Presenter form no later than Friday, February 14, 2020.
Seven Camp Wardens will be in attendance at the ceremony to present the rings to graduating engineers who do not have presenters. In this case, the Presenter form does not need to be filled out.
IMPORTANT: If there is a possibility that a special circumstance exists concerning the individual you intend to ask to ring you, you must explain the circumstance in a written notice and submit it along with the Presenter form to the Engineering Alumni Office no later than Friday, January 1, 2020 to be approved by the Camp Wardens.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your proposed Presenter has not been Obligated (i.e. has not received their Iron Ring at a prior Ritual of the Calling of An Engineer), they cannot present an Iron Ring, or otherwise participate in, the Ceremony. This requirement stands even if your proposed Presenter is a Professional Engineer, but has not been Obligated. It is mandatory that a Presenter must be an Obligated Engineer. No exceptions.
Please fill out the presenter form on our website.
Graduation Photos
NOTE: Only Engineers who are on the Potential Engineering Graduand list will be photographed. If you did not receive an email from Iwona Centurami (centuri@mcmaster.ca) your name was not provided by Engineering Student Services. Please check in with your Academic Advisor to be added to the Potential Engineering Graduand list.
2021 Engineering Graduation Photos
Information you need to know:
Lifetouch Photography Studio Location- McMaster University Student Center – Building 51, Studio located beside the pharmacy.
To make your Graduation Photo session appointment:
Go to: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqvrp3v/
Click on the site: McMaster University
Click on your Faculty; You can either choose McMaster–All OR Engineering and find a day and time best for you.
** The Engineering Faculty Tab will be for specific days, either link will work!
Don’t Delay, Time slots book up fast!
Sitting Fee Structure as follows for Potential Engineering Graduates ONLY:
DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ENGINEERING CLASS COMPOSITE IS JANUARY 29, 2021!! NO EXECEPTIONS.
Deluxe Sitting- $35.00 Photography Sit Session is 10 minutes in duration.
Photographer will take unlimited poses within the 10 Minute session (Please be Prepared & come 5 Minutes before your scheduled time to fill out paperwork) Traditional and contemporary posing. (Graduation cap and Graduation Accessories Incl.). You can also choose a few poses with Props, IE: Musical Instruments, Sport Jersey, Scrubs, Boy/Girlfriend Etc. NOTE: Some props may not be used & No groups at this time, to keep with COVID health and safety measures.
The sit fee includes your Class Composite that will be available digitally either via email or posted to a link on line with the Engineering Department. (The Faculty Engineering Class composite will be rendered to a 16 x 20 inch & the B-Tech and Computer Science will be rendered as 11 x 14 inch)
The sitting Session Fee Also Includes Yearbook Photo, composite photo and a Proof Package that will be mailed out to you, as well as an email sent within a 3-week period with a link to view your sitting poses online.
At this time, if you so choose to, you can order any prints or enlargements by ordering online or by Phoning the Lifetouch Order Center.
Your sitting fee can be paid in Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Cheque & Debit this fee is to be paid at the time of your scheduled appointment time.
Attire- A White shirt and black tie is required for the gentlemen and for the ladies a collared blouse or a scoop shirt (a higher placed necklace with the scoop neck looks the best). For those who wear Religious head coverings, it is kindly requested to wear dark color tones, such as Black or dark navy blue to maintain a visual continuity on the Engineering Class Composite as per request of the faculty of Engineering Department.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you may do so through our Web site 24hrs prior to your scheduled appointment. APPOINTMENTS BOOKED OR CHANGED WITHIN A 24HR PERIOD MUST BE MADE THROUGH OUR STUDIO @ 905 525 9140 EX:26222.
International Students:
If the student is out of the country, again, we are unable to mail out the hood, because of cost and damage to the hoods.
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Class Composites
No prints/hard copies will be distributed, please use these files to order your own prints. Photos can be printed at locations that do large prints like Costco and Walmart.
The dimensions for the class composities are as follows:
Engineering 16 inches x20 inches
Comp Sci & Btech: 11 inches x 14 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
All potential graduates will automatically receive an iron ring.
Note: Students who are in the BTech program or the Computer Science program do not receive an Iron Ring.
BTech students must complete their PEO challenge exams before they are eligible for the iron ring. This also applies to BTech students who have completed an MEng, MASc, or PhD (they must still apply to the PEO and pass any exams they are assigned). This is a newer, stricter rule effective as of 2017.
For more information on the application process, please visit this comprehensive guide for BTech students.
NOTE: Only Engineers who are on the Potential Engineering Graduand list will be photographed. If you did not receive an email from Iwona Centurami (centuri@mcmaster.ca) your name was not provided by Engineering Student Services. Please check in with your Academic Advisor to be added to the Potential Engineering Graduand list.
2021 Engineering Graduation Photos
Information you need to know:
Lifetouch Photography Studio Location- McMaster University Student Center – Building 51, Studio located beside the pharmacy.
To make your Graduation Photo session appointment:
Go to: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqvrp3v/
Click on the site: McMaster University
Click on your Faculty; You can either choose McMaster–All OR Engineering and find a day and time best for you.
** The Engineering Faculty Tab will be for specific days, either link will work!
Don’t Delay, Time slots book up fast!
Sitting Fee Structure as follows for Potential Engineering Graduates ONLY:
DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ENGINEERING CLASS COMPOSITE IS JANUARY 29, 2021!! NO EXECEPTIONS.
Deluxe Sitting- $35.00 Photography Sit Session is 10 minutes in duration.
Photographer will take unlimited poses within the 10 Minute session (Please be Prepared & come 5 Minutes before your scheduled time to fill out paperwork) Traditional and contemporary posing. (Graduation cap and Graduation Accessories Incl.). You can also choose a few poses with Props, IE: Musical Instruments, Sport Jersey, Scrubs, Boy/Girlfriend Etc. NOTE: Some props may not be used & No groups at this time, to keep with COVID health and safety measures.
The sit fee includes your Class Composite that will be available digitally either via email or posted to a link on line with the Engineering Department. (The Faculty Engineering Class composite will be rendered to a 16 x 20 inch & the B-Tech and Computer Science will be rendered as 11 x 14 inch)
The sitting Session Fee Also Includes Yearbook Photo, composite photo and a Proof Package that will be mailed out to you, as well as an email sent within a 3-week period with a link to view your sitting poses online.
At this time, if you so choose to, you can order any prints or enlargements by ordering online or by Phoning the Lifetouch Order Center.
Your sitting fee can be paid in Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Cheque & Debit this fee is to be paid at the time of your scheduled appointment time.
Attire- A White shirt and black tie is required for the gentlemen and for the ladies a collared blouse or a scoop shirt (a higher placed necklace with the scoop neck looks the best). For those who wear Religious head coverings, it is kindly requested to wear dark color tones, such as Black or dark navy blue to maintain a visual continuity on the Engineering Class Composite as per request of the faculty of Engineering Department.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you may do so through our Web site 24hrs prior to your scheduled appointment. APPOINTMENTS BOOKED OR CHANGED WITHIN A 24HR PERIOD MUST BE MADE THROUGH OUR STUDIO @ 905 525 9140 EX:26222.
International Students:
If the student is out of the country, we are unable to mail out the hood, because of cost and damage to the hoods.
More details to be announced
More details to be announced.
a) The actual ringing of the candidate may be done by any obligated engineer of your choice who has taken the obligation a minimum of 10 years ago. The intent of this requirement is to have Engineers of some experience, welcoming and encouraging you as a new Engineer. Fill out and submit the Presenter form no later than Friday February 28, 2020.
b) Seven Camp Wardens will be in attendance at the ceremony to present the rings to graduating engineers who do not have presenters. In this case, the Presenter form does not need to be filled out.
IMPORTANT: If there is a possibility that a special circumstance exists concerning the individual you intend to ask to ring you, you must explain the circumstance in a written notice and submit it along with the Presenter form to the Engineering Alumni Office no later than Friday January 31, 2020 to be approved by the Camp Wardens.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your proposed Presenter has not been Obligated (i.e. has not received their Iron Ring at a prior Ritual of the Calling of An Engineer), they cannot present an Iron Ring, or otherwise participate in, the Ceremony. This requirement stands even if your proposed Presenter is a Professional Engineer, but has not been Obligated. It is mandatory that a Presenter must be an Obligated Engineer. No exceptions.
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer ceremonies will take place on campus in 2023.
Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer ceremonies will take place on campus in 2023.
YES. You must be present for the entire event. If you leave the building for any reason and return after the ceremony has begun, you will not be allowed into the room and will not receive your ring. You will have to repeat the procedure the following year.
You MUST attend the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer ceremony in order to get your iron ring. If you cannot attend, then you will have to attend next year or at a later date.
No. Only 2020/ 2021 graduates, external applicants and their presenters may attend.
You cannot replace your lost iron ring within the first six months after your ceremony. To make arrangements for a ring replacement after the six month waiting period, please visit the Iron Ring Replacement page for instructions. If you have any further questions please call or e-mail Iwona Centurami (centuri@mcmaster.ca), 905-525-9140 ext. 24906.
UPDATE: Due to the newly issued stay-at-home- we are still receiving ring replacement orders however they will not be shipped until after the stay-at-home order is lifted.
You can exchange your ring size by sending us your current ring in the mail and indicating which size you would like instead. There is no charge for the exchange.
Please mail to:
Engineering Alumni Office (JHE A214)
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
No. If you need to exchange your ring, you must return the one that you have.
No. Only an obligated Engineer may replace his/her own ring.
You must personally pick up your ring and present your ID unless otherwise authorized by Iwona Centurami
Yes, however if your ring size has changed please feel free to go to a jewellery store to get your finger resized and exchange your ring.
Contact Us
The Camp 13 Office is hosted on the McMaster University Campus:
Address: 1280 Main St West JHE A214 L8S 4L7 |
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm |
Camp Secretary: Iwona Centurami centuri@mcmaster.ca |
MacEngineer
Since 1985, over 70 issues of MacEngineer magazine have been published to keep engineering graduates informed on alumni news, events and changes to the Faculty. The magazine also features stories on accomplished and inspiring graduates and researchers. Look out for the magazine in your mailbox in the spring and the fall.
Want to be featured in the next issue? Send us stories about your achievements, awards or career changes. We also love hearing personal experiences about how your engineering degree has impacted your life. Send your stories to Paige O’Beirne, Manager, Alumni Relations by emailing obeirnep@mcmaster.ca
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The MacEngineer
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Alumni – Get Involved
McMaster Engineering Alumni Relations is here to help you connect with the McMaster Engineering community within Canada and abroad.
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Alumni and Partners Advisor Network
Get advice, coaching, and prep from the people who have been there. Connect with alumni and students!
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Connect with your worldwide alumni community.
Plan Your Next Reunion!
Start planning early to attend your reunion – mark your calendar! Your next reunion may be just around the corner so check the dates on our Events page. Reunions provide the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted with old classmates and reconnect with your alma mater. For some of you, your class reunion will be the first chance to revisit McMaster University since graduation and you will marvel at all the changes on campus!
Reunions are held throughout the year. Get in touch with former classmates to start planning now, or email engalum@mcmaster.ca for more information if you would to like organize a reunion.
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Alumni Spotlights
Learn about how our alumni are changing the world.

Eric Ferreira, BTech '19
Biotechnology | BTech skills transfer well across world of analysis

Amy Wah, BEng '04
Electrical Engineering | Channelling creativity, championing diversity

Ameen Mirjan, BEng '10
Electrical Engineering | Engineering better health care
Alumni – Awards
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Alumni Arch Award – Young Alumni Award
The Arch Award recognizes McMaster’s most recent graduates for their unique and interesting contributions to society, their local community, and to McMaster University. Arch Award recipients are remarkable individuals who have convocated from McMaster less than 10 years ago with a graduate degree, or less than 15 years ago with an undergraduate degree.

2018: Janelle Hinds
BENG. Electrical & Biomedical Engineering ’15

2017: Seth Dworkin
Mechanical Eng. ’03

2015: Shane Turcott
Materials Eng. ’01, MAS ’05
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The L.W. Shemilt Distinguished Alumni Award
The “L.W. Shemilt Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award” was created in 2006 to honour engineering alumni whose accomplishments and contributions are of national and /or international significance and/or have had a transformative impact on their field of endeavour. So named after Dr. Les Shemilt, professor emeritus Chemical Engineering an second Dean, Faculty of Engineering.

2022: Duncan Hannay
BEng Mechanical ’85

2018: Faizel Lakhani
BEng Electrical Engineering ’93

2017: James Politeski
BEng Mechanical & Management ’92

2016: Howard Shearer
BEng Electrical ’77
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The Alumni Gallery
There are many thousands of living graduates of McMaster. In their ranks are representatives of almost every trade, business or profession. Many of them have made names for themselves because of their accomplishments in their vocations and avocations. Included in this alumni ‘hall of fame’ are graduates whose names are household words; others are not as well known but their lives are just as absorbing. The Alumni Gallery is a photographic and biographical display of some of these alumni who lead interesting lives and make outstanding contributions to society

2022: Aly Orady
BEng Computer Engineering ’98

2019: Hoda ElMaraghy
MEng Mechanical Engineering ’72, PHD Mechanical Engineering ’76

2018: Paula Claudino
Mechanical Eng ’06

2016: Barry Hill
Mechanical Eng. ’66, M.Eng. ’68
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Alumni – Resources
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Student Success Centre Learn More
The Student Success Centre provides resources for alumni to help their job search.

McMaster Continuing Education Learn More
Continue your learning through courses offered through Continuing Education.
Alumni – Contact us
Team

Paige O'Beirne
Manager, Alumni Relations
Iwona Centurami
Engineering Alumni Officer

Amy Tatemichi
Alumni Engagement Officer
Office Information:
Email: engalum@mcmaster.ca Telephone: (905) 525-9140 Extension: 24906 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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