Backpack to Briefcase: Alumni & Student Networking Event

Over the years, McMaster Engineering has hosted an alumni/student mentorship evening, where distinguished alumni reconnect with McMaster and engineering students.  

Backpack to Briefcase, which will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, will offer engineering students the opportunity to network and connect with mentors. 

The alumni mentors work in a variety of engineering fields, representing diverse backgrounds and bring valuable insights from their days at McMaster and beyond.  Alumni will share their experiences about academics, study skills, day-to-day issues, career planning, networking and professional development. They were students once too, they understand student goals and concerns and will be happy to address any questions that you students may have.

Mentors please register here

Dress code: Business Atire

Alumni Agenda: 
5:15 – 6:15      Alumni Dinner – Invited Guests Only

Student and Alumni Agenda:
6:00 PM: Studnet Arrival (make name tag & get raffle ticket to win Fitbit Alta or Google Home prize)

6:30 PM: Welcome & Introductions - Dr. Ishwar K. Puri

6:50 PM: Panel Discussion
Gabrielle Bouchard, B.Eng. '13 (Civil Eng.) - Water Design Specialist and Assistant Project Manager - Jacobs
Jessica Radko, Mechanical Engineering and Management Co-op Student (3rd Year)
Jordan Van Schyndel, B.Eng. Society '08 (Software Eng.) - Vice President, Spiria

7:05 PM: Alumni & Student Mentoring Period - Light Refreshments Provided