Daily News

November 28, 2007

McMaster University nursing professor John Vickers agreed to dye his hair a multitude of colours -- pink, green and blue -- as part of a fundraising effort that collected $785 on behalf of the Spread the Net campaign which sends sleeping nets to Africa to prevent malaria in children.

November 28, 2007

Taking blood samples is not for the faint of heart, but it's something Nic Mocellin does without flinching. The fourth-year kinesiology student has been working as a research assistant in professor Mark Tarnopolsky's exercise lab for the past three years.

November 27, 2007

The warm sounds of Baroque music will fill Convocation Hall on Friday, Nov. 30 when three of Canada's most outstanding period musicians showcase their talents in this early music concert presented by the School of the Arts.

November 27, 2007

More than 100 students, guests and student leaders came together to celebrate the academic and extra-curricular achievements of part-time students at the 23rd Annual McMaster Association of Part-Time Students (MAPS) Awards Dinner on Nov. 23.

November 27, 2007

This year's Community Campaign, Making Change for McMaster, invites faculty and staff to "create change" for McMaster by making a donation to the University. Seven faculty and staff volunteers from across campus are leading the Community Campaign and encouraging their peers to make a gift to McMaster.

November 26, 2007

In response to a recent incident on campus, the EOHSS team would like to remind the McMaster community of the dangers associated with feeding wildlife on campus.

November 26, 2007

Who developed the scale of measurement for the hardness of minerals? That was the question that finally stumped Mark Szilard, a graduate of the chemical engineering program at McMaster, when he appeared on Global Television's Are You Smarter than a Canadian 5th Grader? last Thursday.

November 23, 2007

Dr. Paul Whelan, who holds the David Braley and Nancy Gordon Chair in Urology, has been honoured by the Canadian Prostate Cancer Network for his work in the fight against prostate cancer.

November 22, 2007

Successful organizations understand that marketing has no boundaries and affects all aspects of their business, employees and customers.

November 21, 2007

The McMaster Museum of Art is hosting a public reception on Thursday, Nov. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. to open Troubling Abstraction, an exhibition of art by Robert Houle, one of Canada's best-known contemporary native artists.

November 21, 2007

A McMaster researcher is studying the ability of forests to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, which may help Canada meet its emission reduction requirements under the Kyoto Protocol.

November 21, 2007

A graduate of McMaster's chemical engineering program is scheduled to appear as a contestant on Global Television's Are You Smarter Than a Canadian 5th Grader? on Thursday, Nov. 22 at 9 p.m.

November 20, 2007

Playing dress-up is a normal part of childhood, but what role does clothing play in the development of a child's self-image? Sarah Jane Clancy, a PhD student in sociology, is trying to answer that question.

November 20, 2007

Unknown Spaces, the newest exhibition at the McMaster Museum of Art, features the work of two Hamilton-based artists: Michael Allgoewer and Peter Kirkland.

November 19, 2007

One hundred and sixteen teams. Sixty-seven universities and colleges. Four contest sites. Eight problems. Five hours. This was the scene at the 2007 East Central North America Regional Programming Contest (ECNA RPC) held on Saturday, Nov. 10. McMaster University played host to 27 teams from 12 universities as one of four regional contest sites.

November 19, 2007

Wanda McKenna, director of workplace health, benefits and pensions, has received a Who's Who in Workplace Health Award in the Employee Education category for her efforts in keeping McMaster employees informed on how to stay healthy. The award was announced in the October 2007 edition of Working Well magazine.

November 19, 2007

Learning is a journey, not a destination, and continuing education students may be at any stage of their journey, from recently graduating with a degree to being mid-career. The flexibility offered by Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) courses appeals to many students who want to enhance their degrees or upgrade their skills to improve their hiring potential or change professions.

November 16, 2007

Curtis Ramey, who graduates from the commerce program at the DeGroote School of Business today, is like most new grads. He is proud he has earned his degree. He is looking for a job that is a good fit for him. He is relieved he made it through University.

November 16, 2007

More than 1,000 students will cross the stage at Hamilton Place to receive their degrees today as part of McMaster's Fall Convocation. Fourth-year philosophy and political science student Lauren Cowl will receive one of McMaster's most prestigious awards: the Chancellor's Gold Medal, which recognizes a student in his/her final year who ranks highest in scholarship, leadership and influence.

November 16, 2007

In a colourful ceremony steeped in tradition, Lynton (Red) Wilson will be inducted as the 17th chancellor of McMaster University during the Fall Convocation. The ceremony will take place today at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall of Hamilton Place.