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May 18, 2007
McMaster team wins simulation competitionMcMaster's Team Optlab won the Student Simulation Competition for developing a solution to traffic congestion at the Canada/US border. The competition was organized by the Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) in collaboration with the VISUAL8 Corporation.
May 18, 2007
Cycling across Canada for a causeGoing to school is a necessity for Canadian children, but for many children around the world, it's a luxury that few can afford. That's why two McMaster students are biking across Canada this summer to give African children the opportunity to get an education.
May 17, 2007
Honorary degree recipient to speak at rounds eventDr. Nelson Sewankambo, who will receive an honorary degree at the Faculty of Health Sciences convocation this week, will be speaking at the Knowledge Translation and Informatics Rounds on Friday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m.
May 17, 2007
New parking system to improve serviceMcMaster's new parking strategy kicks into high gear over the summer with changes ranging from parking lots with numbers to lots with letters, increased automatic payment locations and a daily rate increase to $20 from today's $15.
May 17, 2007
New centre receives $4 million to focus on public healthMcMaster University has been chosen as the site for one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health established as part of a major federal government initiative to improve public health in Canada.
May 17, 2007
Popular Science picks CPR Glove as top 10 inventionThe life-saving CPR Glove designed by two electrical and biomedical engineering students at McMaster has received another recognition. Popular Science magazine has selected the CPR Glove as one of the year's top 10 inventions and featured it in their June issue. It is the only invention selected from Canada.
May 16, 2007
Storm damages trees on campusThe strong winds produced by last night's storm damaged a number of trees on campus. The storm broke branches, uprooted a pine tree and split a maple tree in half. Trees on the south side of campus were hardest hit.
May 16, 2007
Jacek honoured for outstanding serviceThe McMaster University Faculty Assocation (MUFA) presented political science professor Henry Jacek with a Faculty Award for Outstanding Service on May 2. The award honours faculty who have made an outstanding contribution to the University by providing exceptional service to faculty, librarians, staff, students or alumni.
May 16, 2007
Woodbridge Group donates $120,000 to Bachelor of Technology programThe Bachelor of Technology program, a Faculty of Engineering and Mohawk College joint venture, received a $120,000-boost from their recent partnership with the Woodbridge Group. This contribution will enable the establishment of The Woodbridge Group Industrial Lectureship.
May 16, 2007
Walk your way to wellnessMore than 100 McMaster employees are walking their way to a healthier lifestyle by taking part in the 6 x 10 Walking Challenge.
May 15, 2007
McMaster joins fight against gypsy moths to save treesDespite intensive manual elimination of gypsy moth egg cases by grounds staff, the tenacious insects seem to have targeted many of the most mature and valuable trees on campus.
May 15, 2007
Community health forum examines diabetesObesity is a global epidemic closely linked to an increase in diabetes. The common tendency is to blame people's dietary choices and sedentary habits, yet, it can also be argued that poor urban planning practices have also contributed to the lack of active lifestyles.
May 15, 2007
McMaster selects new Provost and Vice-President AcademicIlene Busch-Vishniac has been selected as the University's new Provost and Vice-President Academic, McMaster University President Peter George announced today. Dr. Busch-Vishniac is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
May 14, 2007
Summa 2007 showcases artistic talent of graduating studentsOnions, stuffed animals and chicken wire are just some of the materials used to create the works of art on display at the McMaster Museum of Art as part of Summa 2007, an exhibition by 25 students graduating from the studio art program in the School of the Arts.
May 14, 2007
Campus safety is “number one priority”McMaster University is reviewing its emergency response plan in the wake of the shootings at Virginia Tech last month.
May 11, 2007
Engineering entrepreneurs and faculty honoured at awards galaUniversity, business and community leaders gathered to recognize Joe Liburdi, founder and president of Dundas-based Liburdi Engineering Limited, and Stephen Elop, chief operating officer, Juniper Networks, for their contributions to engineering, the community and McMaster University at the fourth annual Applause and Accolades Awards Gala on Thursday, May 10.
May 11, 2007
Telerobotic surgery receives $2 million boost from Ontario governmentMcMaster's Centre for Minimal Access Surgery at St. Joseph's Healthcare is getting a $2 million boost from the Ontario government to advance the field of telerobotic surgery.
May 11, 2007
Micro- and Nano-Systems Lab receives $4.25 million from Ontario Research FundThe Government of Ontario has announced a $4.25-million grant from the Ontario Research Fund to support the new micro- and nano-systems laboratory being established at McMaster University.
May 10, 2007
A new opportunity for McMaster’s Dean of Graduate StudiesFred L. Hall, twice appointed Dean of McMaster's School of Graduate Studies, is leaving McMaster to become Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary effective August 1.
May 10, 2007
McMaster leads global study to prevent heart attacks, strokesTwo McMaster University professors are leading one of the largest, international research studies ever undertaken to discover more effective ways of substantially reducing the number of people who suffer from cardiovascular disease and stroke.