Explore campus during Doors Open McMaster

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/gunderman_marvin.jpg” caption=”Marvin Gunderman, technical coordinator, curator of entomology and insect taxonomist in the Department of Biology, will conduct a tour in the Burke Science Building. File photo. “]Have you ever wondered about what's behind a door on campus, but were unsure who to ask? Now you have your chance to find out. The Community Campaign Committee and University Advancement invites you to take part in a new event series for faculty, staff and retirees of McMaster called Doors Open McMaster.

Doors Open McMaster provides the McMaster community with the opportunity to visit many fascinating spaces on campus; some not generally open to the public. The Community Campaign Committee is hosting the event as part of this year's fundraising initiative.

“Doors Open McMaster gives people the chance to discover some of the many hidden jewels of McMaster,” says Marvin Gunderman, a member of the Community Campaign Committee and a tour guide for the event. “We want to show people how their personal gifts contribute to the University by having them tour McMaster's facilities and meet those who use them.”

The November event series for Doors Open McMaster takes place from Monday, November 24 to Friday, November 28 at various times and locations on campus. Admission is free, but registration is required because of limited space.

Doors Open McMaster: November Event Series

Monday, November 24

12 noon to 2 p.m.

Print Studio in the School of the Arts

Join Judy Major-Girardin, associate professor in the School of the Arts, as she opens the doors to the print studio in the School of the Arts. Learn about the space, the print process and see students in action creating pieces of inspiration.

Tuesday, November 25

10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Tours of the David Braley Athletic Centre & the Ron Joyce Stadium

Take a tour of the facilities available in the David Braley Athletic Centre, one of the largest athletic facilities at a Canadian university, including the Pulse Fitness Centre, indoor running track, squash courts, climbing wall and the Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre. Also tour the brand new 6,000 seat Ron Joyce Stadium.

Wednesday, November 26

12 noon to 2 p.m.

Marvin “The Bug Man” Gunderman

Join Marvin Gunderman, technical coordinator, curator of entomology and insect taxonomist in the Department of Biology, as he shares his passion for and collection of live insects in one of the newly renovated labs in the Burke Science Building.

Thursday, November 27

10 a.m., 12 noon or 2 p.m.

Centre for Simulation-Based Learning

Take a tour of the clinically-equipped examination rooms, simulated patients and equipment used for simulated learning in the Centre for Simulation-Based Learning. This space is an essential component in the education and training of nurses, physicians, midwives, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Friday, November 28

12 noon to 1 p.m.

Allen H. Gould Trading Floor

Participate in an interactive demonstration of simulated trading and learn about the trading tools used in the space, including the 21 state-of-the-art Reuters stations, 2 Bloomberg terminals and 2 Trans-Lux boards delivering real-time data feeds from all North American exchanges.

For more information and to register online, please visit the McMaster Alumni Association website or call 905-525-9140, ext. 23900.

If you are unable to attend the November event series, Doors Open McMaster will also take place in February and March. Watch your mailbox in the New Year for a listing of events or stay tuned to the Daily News.

If there is a space on campus you would like featured, contact Jenny Thomson by email at jthoms@mcmaster.ca or by phone at 905-525-9140, ext. 23071.