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June 8, 2007
Question of the WeekThis week's question was submitted by Daniel Wojcik, who wanted to know what the University is doing to reduce pollution and green the campus.
June 7, 2007
New nursing graduates ready to enter health care systemWhen it comes to career paths, Beverley Thompson did an about-face -- switching from designing, constructing and building as an engineer to the patient-centred world of bedside nursing. Today, she will be one of 321 graduates receiving their bachelor of science in nursing (BScN) degrees from McMaster University's School of Nursing during convocation ceremonies at Hamilton Place.
June 7, 2007
Engineering students graduate, professor honouredAlmost 600 students will receive degrees from the Faculty of Engineering today in a convocation ceremony being held in the Great Hall at Hamilton Place.
June 7, 2007
DeGroote teaches high school students lesson of giving backThe DeGroote School of Business held final presentations and closing ceremonies yesterday for the High School Business Heroes marketing competition.
June 6, 2007
Three faculty members inducted to Canadian Academy of EngineeringThree members of McMaster's Faculty of Engineering were inducted to the Canadian Academy of Engineering on June 1. Members of the Academy are nominated and elected by their peers to honorary Fellowships for their distinguished achievements and career-long service to the engineering profession.
June 6, 2007
Exhibit features early German and Netherlandish artworkOne of the earliest works that Herman H. Levy donated to the McMaster Museum of Art (MMA) is a woodcut by Netherlandish artist, Hieronymous Cock. For Levy, a collector of important European art, the acquisition of a work by an artist who influenced many of the printmakers of his generation and thereafter made perfect sense.
June 5, 2007
Campus gardens feature array of flowersSpring has arrived, bringing blooms and splashes of colour to McMaster's many gardens.
June 5, 2007
Transition to university made easier for students with disabilitiesThe Centre for Student Development is launching an innovative program called HYPE! (Helping You Personalize Education), a three-day summer workshop to help students with disabilities make the transition from high school to university.
June 4, 2007
MacVIP updateAfter wide-spread consultation with department administrators, the MacVIP Steering Committee, senior project team members and senior management, there is consensus that it is prudent and responsible to defer implementation of the new payroll system at this time for Rolls 1 and 3 employees for June and July. Until you are advised otherwise, the current pay schedules remain in effect.
June 4, 2007
McMaster celebrates honorary degree recipientsA noted crime writer, a renowned AIDS activist and the UN Under-Secretary-General are among those being awarded honorary degrees at McMaster's spring convocation this week.
June 4, 2007
Business students graduate, Fox receives honorary doctorateThe DeGroote School of Business will confer degrees upon more than 500 students on June 4 in the Great Hall of Hamilton Place.
June 4, 2007
Olympic athlete to give valedictory addressStar student and Olympic medal winner Adam van Koeverden can add valedictorian to his long list of accomplishments. The kinesiology student will deliver the valedictory address during the afternoon convocation ceremony for the Faculty of Science at Hamilton Place on June 5.
June 1, 2007
Daily News launches summer book club28 Stories of AIDS in Africa by journalist Stephanie Nolen has been featured on both the Globe & Mail and Maclean's bestseller lists for the past several weeks. Now it has been selected to launch the first annual Daily News Summer Book Club, which starts June 1.
June 1, 2007
McMaster hosts Alumni WeekendMcMaster University will welcome home its graduates during the 2007 Alumni Weekend from June 1 to 3. The festivities will include the 25th anniversary celebration of the Alumni Gallery with the induction of seven new members as well as the McMaster Alumni Association Awards Ceremony.
June 1, 2007
Alumni Gallery celebrates 25th anniversarySeven distinguished members of the McMaster family will be inducted into the Alumni Gallery at the 25th Anniversary Alumni Gallery Induction Ceremony as part of the Alumni Weekend.
June 1, 2007
Question of the WeekThis week's question was submitted by engineering student Daniel Borrelli, who wanted to know what happened to the statue that was once located in the arts quad.
May 31, 2007
Synergy Business Camp gives teens a head start on businessWhen your teen comes to you asking for an advance on his allowance, do you wish he had a better understanding of budgeting? When he asks you for the latest video game, do you wish he was more critical of advertising? The DeGroote School of Busines at McMaster University can help.
May 31, 2007
McMaster mourns loss of John WhiteJohn Brian White, nicknamed "Knocker White", passed away on May 28, 2007. He retired on June 30, 1989 after 22 years with McMaster Security Services as duty sergeant and operations manager.
May 31, 2007
Public invited to Come Pick Our BrainsOne in five Canadians will be affected by a neurologic or psychiatric disorder, which translates into a major draw on healthcare dollars. However, advances in research are finding ways to help those with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
May 31, 2007
McMaster Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni and volunteersThe McMaster Alumni Association will recognize three recipients of the Arch Award, two Honorary Membership recipients and one recipient of the Distinguished Service Award on Saturday, June 2 during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Alumni Gallery Induction & MAA Awards Ceremony as part of the Alumni Weekend.