Waxman the Ironman

Even after a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a sub-4-hour marathon, alumnus Jordan Waxman, BA'86, LLB'91, BCL'92, could still muster the strength to display his McGill pride. On October 13, the former varsity swimming captain competed in the gruelling Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.

Helping Hands

This year, the San Francisco Food Bank will distribute nearly 26 million pounds of food, or enough for 55,000 meals per day. On July 25, the McGill Alumni Association of Northern California pitched in by sorting donations, stocking shelves and packing boxes as part of the branch's Annual Community Service Day.

Back row, left to right: Louis Chan, BEng'71, Carroll Henschel,BSc'93, Ron Collett, Victor San Vicente, BSc'70, Palash Desai, BEng'93, MEng'96, Cristina Capac, Dinu Radian, MBA'04, David Davidovic, BSc'79, MBA'88, Al Goldspiel, BEng'64, Erica Davidovic, Manisha Sharma, Gilbert O'Young, BSc'00. Front row, left to right: Mark Cooke, Leslie Hilford, BSc'93, BSc(OT)'96, Rié Shigematsu Collett, MBA'96

What's "Bon Voyage" in Hindi?

At the McGill Send-Off in New Delhi on August 7, soon-to-be first-year engineering students Sunny Malhotra (left) and Shilpa Sitaram (right) exchanged notes on what to expect once they arrive in Montreal. Every summer, the McGill Alumni Association sponsors similar Send-Off events in cities around the world, including New York, Geneva and Singapore.

Cheerful Chocoholics

Toronto alums Shari Chung, BSc'00, MSc'01, MDCM'06, and Anita Csapo, BA'94, BEd'96, satisfied their chocolate cravings during a special tasting session in the city's historic Distillery District on February 28. Soma Chocolates treated local McGill graduates to an inside look at the chocolate-making process and quizzed participants on the sweet stuff's history.

Colourful Imaginations

Future members of the Alumni Association of Georgia crafted some special artwork during the group's May 20 visit to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Parents and children alike were treated to crafts, storytelling and even giant sculptures of insects.

Home Field Advantage

The McGill Young Alumni cheered on the Montreal Alouettes on September 23, as the team battled it out with the Edmonton Eskimos. The annual football game get-together draws over 300 recent grads and friends, and is the largest and most popular event on the MYA's busy calendar.

Smooth Sailing

Members of the Hong Kong alumni branch enjoyed picture perfect weather during their Alumni Boat Trip on August 19. The laid-back group flew the McGill flag as they visited the Noon Day Gun, enjoyed a 13-dish lunch and splashed away the afternoon in the beautiful Causeway Bay.

A Capital Good Time

Eddie Chow

Young alumni in Ottawa enjoy some fiendish fun at the September installment of their monthly Wicked Wednesday Pub Night. In addition to toasting old McGill, enthusiastic branch members maintain a full schedule of events, including hockey games, dinners and trips to the ballet.

Left to right: Paul Waksberg, BCom'92, Julie Polisena, BCom'99, CertE-Comm'02, Parry Athenaios, BCL/LLB'00

Wandering Weatherman

Atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Ron Stewart, an expert on extreme weather, blew into Lunenberg, Nova Scotia on June 9 as part of the "McGill on the Move" lecture series. Members of the McGill Alumni Association of Nova Scotia packed the local yacht club to hear his stormy tales of droughts, floods and tornadoes.

Left to right: Annette Rudman, BSc(OT)'84, Trish Leyenaar, MBA'00, Professor Stewart's wife Terry, Bill Ritchie, BSc(Agr)'51, and Professor Ron Stewart

Ancient Adventure

Past and present collided during the McGill Alumni Association's recent trip to Sardinia, off the coast of Italy. Participants in the MAA's travel program had the opportunity to explore some of the 8,000 nuraghi, or prehistoric ruins, that dot the island's landscape.

Chasing a Cure

Alumni in Montreal laced up their sneakers and ran in support of cancer research. The McGill team raised approximately $1,000 as part of the 27th annual Terry Fox Run on September 16.

Left to right: Gillian Prendergast, BA'07, Rithya Caroline Ky, BEng'97, Joshua Vorstenbosch, BSc'04, Roslyn Bowers, BEd'90, MEd'06, Jasmine Bowers