Daily News

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

In a ceremony that featured convocation rituals stretching back more than 700 years, Lynton (Red) Wilson was helped into the heavy gold-braided robes of office by Provost Ilene Busch-Vishniac, professor Henry Jacek and Alumni president Joseph Stephen. Wilson was formally installed as the 17th chancellor of McMaster University by President Peter George this morning.

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.

November 16, 2007

For the fifth consecutive year, McMaster University has been named one of the Top 100 universities in the world -- one of only four Canadian universities to make the list.

November 15, 2007

For today's 20-somethings, the Internet is not the Brave New World of media hype, but the everyday reality in which they pursue one of the core missions of human life: finding love.

November 15, 2007

The MacWheelers exercise and wellness program offers specialized twice-weekly exercise training for adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in the Hamilton community. It is the only program of its kind in the city, located in the Centre for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation at McMaster University.

November 15, 2007

Students working in the Mills Learning Commons now have a piece of art on the wall to inspire them. The painting by fourth-year student Laura Zajacz (Combined Art and Multimedia) was the winning submission in an art competition sponsored by the Library and organized in partnership with the School of the Arts. The theme of the competition for 2006/2007 was "inquire."

November 15, 2007

Dr. Sandra Witelson, a McMaster University neuroscientist who is renowned for her work studying the brain, was honoured by the City of Hamilton last night when she was inducted into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction.

November 14, 2007

"Reaching students through blogging is simply the next step as communications evolve in our changing world," says Phil Wood, McMaster's dean of students, about his new blog.

November 14, 2007

The folowing applications and services will be intermittently interrupted during the time frame indicated below due to the ongoing upgrade of UTS server room facilities. There will be various interruptions each lasting between 30 to 90 minutes.

November 14, 2007

Sidartha Murjani is one of 1,700 international students at McMaster who bring a global perspective to the University. Born in Indonesia to Indian parents, the third-year economics and political science student immigrated to Canada in 2004.

November 14, 2007

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