Daily News

August 9, 2007

It's August and all across the world students are thinking about their return to school in September. Or maybe not! They are probably still thinking about their next chance to go swimming or when they get off work and can join their friends for a BBQ. But soon they will be thinking about school and all the things they need to do in order to get ready.

August 9, 2007

From August 9 to 13, more than 60 mathematics graduates from around the world will gather in Hamilton Hall to take part in the Summer School in Iwasawa Theory. Iwasawa Theory is a central and rapidly expanding area of research within modern algebraic number theory.

August 8, 2007

Part of an ongoing study into the impact of drinking milk after heavy weightlifting has found that milk helps exercisers burn more fat.

August 7, 2007

A book that strives to help Afghan people heal from the stress and trauma of war is being introduced into the Afghan education curriculum.

August 7, 2007

As part of the annual assessment and repair of parking lots, roadways and sidewalks, a number of construction projects start today that will affect many parts of campus.

August 7, 2007

Food banks need donations throughout the year. That's why the McMaster Students Union is calling on campus departments to donate food to area food banks.

August 3, 2007

Friday, Aug. 3 is the first pay date for 700 temporary employees in University Advancement, Student Affairs, Administration, Faculty of Humanities, University Libraries (except Health Sciences) and Health Sciences Human Resources using MacVIP, the new human resources and payroll system. With this conversion, MacVIP is being used to pay more than 3,500 employees.

August 3, 2007

It's billed as the biggest collegiate baja competition of the year, and after a 20-year absence, a re-established McMaster Mini Baja Team was back to compete. McMaster's team joined top engineering and engineering technology students from 140 colleges and universities from around the world at the 2007 Baja SAE held at the Rochester Institute of Technology from June 7 to 10.

August 2, 2007

With the current wave of heat and humidity straining Ontario's electricity system, the Independent Electricity System Operator is asking customers to reduce their use of electricity as hot weather puts a strain on Ontario's electricity system. McMaster urges everyone in the University community to do what they can to reduce usage of electricity both at work and at home.

August 2, 2007

Students looking for the inside scoop on campus life at McMaster don't need to look any further than macinsiders.com. The student-run website features articles, videos and forums where students can discuss all aspects of university life.

August 1, 2007

McMaster assistant professor Jean Chamberlain has played a key role in the Ugandan government's recent initiatives to reduce the high number of mothers who die in childbirth in the African nation.

August 1, 2007

Affaf Ahtisham has many talents. Not only is he an entrepreneur and an aspiring doctor, he's also an intern in the Office of Public Relations (OPR). The second-year life sciences student is working on an archival system that will allow users to search for photos.

July 31, 2007

The following interview with Susan McCracken, an associate professor in accounting at the DeGroote School of Business, is part of a new feature on the Daily News that spotlights McMaster's newest professors. McCracken is one of hundreds of new professors to establish their teaching and research careers at McMaster this year.

July 30, 2007

Grab your walking shoes and a pen, and get ready to roam the campus to complete McMaster's first Amazing Race contest.

July 30, 2007

The McMaster eBusiness Research Center (MeRC) in the DeGroote School of Business recently hosted two international conferences: the sixth annual International Conference on Mobile Business (ICMB) held July 9 to 11 and the eighth World Congress on the Management of eBusiness held July 11 to 13.

July 27, 2007

Making friends in a lab that studies bullying may sound ironic, but that's exactly what happened to psychology students Lisa Elliott and Charlene Esposto. The psychology students became friends while working as research assistants in Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt's Peer Relations Lab this summer.

July 26, 2007

Business student Jonathan Arsenault didn't hear the dreaded words, "You're fired," when he competed in Impact Apprentice 2007, a national business contest for post-secondary students modeled after the popular TV show hosted by Donald Trump.

July 26, 2007

Technologists looking to step up the corporate ladder and internationally trained professionals looking to gain a foothold in the Canadian workplace have a new education program to help them succeed.

July 25, 2007

More than 300 students from around the world are studying English as a Second Language (ESL) at McMaster this summer. The pre-university and university students are participating in specialized three- and four-week ESL programs offered by the Office of International Affairs.

July 24, 2007

A Hamilton study proves that sperm freezing and banking is an effective way to preserve fertility in adolescents and young adult males with cancer.