McMaster Archive

February 4, 2008

Kinesiology doctoral student wins research award

As an elite cyclist, Naomi Cermak is aware of the latest trends in sports nutrition. To help distinguish fact from fiction, the doctoral student in kinesiology can rely on her own award-winning research.

February 4, 2008

Humanities journal wins award

The Council of Editors of Learned Journals has awarded Eighteenth- Century Fiction the runner-up Best Special Issue Prize for War/La Guerre in the CELJ annual competition.

February 4, 2008

New business pitch competition seeks entries

The newly established McMaster Nicol Entrepreneurship Challenge is looking for McMaster students ready to realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

February 4, 2008

New directory of expertise will enhance health research collaborations

The University's Collaborations for Health initiative has launched a directory of expertise aimed at facilitating dialogue between faculty and students interested in engaging in interdisciplinary health research and education.

February 2, 2008

McMaster kicks off Marauder Weekend

McMaster's winter homecoming, Marauder Weekend, will feature a variety of athletic events, including flag football, basketball and volleyball games.

February 1, 2008

Conference examines Aboriginal health from cultural perspective

The Student International Health Initiative and McMaster First Nation Student Association will host the fourth annual Aboriginal Health Conference on Saturday, Feb. 2.

January 31, 2008

McMaster University Libraries awarded top honour

McMaster University Libraries has won the prestigious Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. It is the first Canadian academic library to receive the award, granted yearly by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).

January 31, 2008

Update on truck and bus access to campus

McMaster University continues its collaborative discussions with the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and City of Hamilton in advance of revised trucking rules that will impact the campus.

January 30, 2008

McMaster hosts Hoops for the Cure

McMaster University is hosting the "Hoops for the Cure" basketball event on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

January 30, 2008

Female fish decide who floats or flounders on social scale

Aggression, testosterone and nepotism don't necessarily help one climb the social ladder, but the support of a good female can, according to new research on the social habits of an unusual African species of fish.

January 29, 2008

McMaster to benefit from new Ontario government funding

McMaster will be able to make improvements to campus thanks to significant new capital funding from the provincial government.

January 29, 2008

New research explains link between SIDS and smoking

A new study sheds light on the relationship between women who smoke while pregnant, or are exposed to second-hand smoke, and an increased risk of SIDS to their babies.

January 29, 2008

Museum exhibit features film-inspired paintings by John Abrams

The McMaster Museum of Art's latest exhibition, Cinema Vernis curated by RM Vaughan, presents a selection of Toronto-based artist John Abrams's recent paintings inspired by classic films.

January 29, 2008

McMaster employees enjoy annual M.E.S.S.! Marauder basketball event

More than 500 McMaster employees and their families cheered on the men's and women's basketball teams at the annual M.E.S.S.! basketball event on Saturday, Jan. 26.

January 29, 2008

MP celebrates work of 22 Leaders Opportunity Fund recipients

When researchers compile a wish list for new equipment for their labs, it would seem at first glance that items like computer screens, cameras, aquariums or materials to create a soundproof chamber are the kind of gear that could be purchased from the local Best Buy, Wal-Mart or Home Depot.

January 28, 2008

Soulfood Fair promotes healthy body and mind

The 9th annual Soulfood Fair can help you beat the winter blues. Open to students, staff and faculty, the day-long event will feature workshops, demonstrations, musical and dance performances, and an exhibitors' fair featuring products and services that promote mental health and well-being.

January 28, 2008

Respiratory test gets FDA approval

Diagnosing a nasty cough is now a lot easier thanks to a new test developed at McMaster University, which has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States.

January 25, 2008

Dignitaries to gather for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

National and local dignitaries will gather at McMaster University to mark the United Nations' international day of commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. The commemoration will be held in CIBC Hall in the McMaster University Student Centre.

January 25, 2008

Nanowires hold promise for more affordable solar cells

Millions of nearly invisible wires may hold the answer to making solar cells a more affordable source of alternative energy. The Department of Engineering Physics at McMaster University, Cleanfield Energy and the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) have formed a partnership to pursue the commercialization of nanowire technology in the production of solar cells.

January 25, 2008

GM offers discount to McMaster employees

General Motors Canada is offering discounts on new GM vehicles to McMaster employees. Employees can bring their McMaster photo ID cards or a pay stub to participating GM Canada dealers or retailers to buy or lease a new GM vehicle at supplier pricing.