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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.
May 10, 2007
McMaster receives $13.7 million from Ontario Research FundSo much of the research done at McMaster exists on a scale that cannot be seen with the naked eye. And while the research might not be "seen," it certainly will be heard about in the months and years to come.
May 9, 2007
Picture book showcases beauty of McMaster campusA book chronicling a year in the life of McMaster University and the students and events that shape it will be unveiled at the University Club on Wednesday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
May 8, 2007
McMaster experts help craft standards for sports nutritionTwenty-eight of the world's leading experts in sports nutrition -- two of whom are McMaster researchers -- gathered in Monaco recently for a specialty conference organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the world governing body for track and field.
May 8, 2007
Globalization expert named Trudeau FellowWilliam D. Coleman, a Distinguished University Professor, author and researcher, was awarded a 2007 Trudeau Fellowship by the Trudeau Foundation for outstanding contributions to the social sciences and humanities in Canada and around the world. The recipients were announced on Monday, May 7.
May 7, 2007
McMaster students receive over $35 million in Millennium scholarships and bursariesMore than 11,900 McMaster students have received financial support from a unique organization dedicated to increasing access to post-secondary education. The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation has given a total of $35,861,922 in scholarships and bursaries to 11,916 students at McMaster University between 1999 and 2006.
May 7, 2007
Deja vu all over againRepeating history isn't always a good thing. But imagine having the opportunity to observe a rare celestial event as if we were there, standing shoulder to shoulder with our ancestors hundreds of years ago.
May 7, 2007
Chance meeting led to awardMatt Mathieson didn't formally apply for the Lincoln Alexander Award, but a chance meeting ensured that his resume was seen by the selection committee.
May 4, 2007
McMaster hosts Southern Ontario Reproductive Biology workshopSome of Ontario's leading reproductive biologists will gather at McMaster for the 35th annual Southern Ontario Reproductive Biology (SORB) workshop. The day-long symposium hosted by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is taking place on Friday, May 4 in Celebration Hall.
May 4, 2007
New public relations degree receives OCGS approvalThe new Master of Communications Management degree program at the DeGroote School of Business has received approval from the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies.
May 4, 2007
McMaster hosts delegation from CataloniaThe Faculty of Engineering and the Office of VP Research and International Affairs at McMaster hosted a delegation of senior executives from the Catalonia region of Spain yesterday as part of a week-long visit to Ontario.
May 4, 2007
Safety sessions offer full range of topicsIndoor air quality, ergonomics and slips, trips and falls are some of the interesting topics on the agenda of the 2007 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week.
May 3, 2007
Boniface to oversee certificate and diploma programs at CCEThe Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) has a new assistant director. Starting May 14, Lisa Boniface will oversee the certificate and diploma division of CCE. The assistant director position was created in response to the growing demand for continuing education courses.
May 2, 2007
Career Services launches online careerLINKS mentoring programCareer Services opened its doors and welcomed McMaster staff to the launch of the new careerLINKS online mentoring program on April 27. The program allows McMaster students and recent alumni to search the database of mentors to gain practical insights into careers as well as advice on how to determine a career path.
May 2, 2007
MacMillan honoured by Centre of ExcellenceDr. Harriet MacMillan, a renowned child psychiatrist and researcher at McMaster University, has been named Researcher of the Year by the Centre of Excellence for Early Child Development (CEECD).
May 2, 2007
DeGroote to host 2008 MBA GamesThe spotlight will be on McMaster University and Hamilton when the DeGroote School of Business hosts the 2008 MBA Games next January. The School was awarded the opportunity to host the next MBA Games after DeGroote students won the 2007 Games.
May 1, 2007
New MAC ID consolidates passwords to improve accessSafety and security versus ease of access -- how do you make that choice when it comes to computers and passwords?
May 1, 2007
Braley donates $1 million to sports clinicBusinessman David Braley has donated $1 million to McMaster University's sport medicine and rehabilitation centre, a donation the University is calling "incredibly valuable."
April 30, 2007
McMaster Libraries offer research services on Second LifeMcMaster University Libraries are launching a pilot project to offer research help at its virtual site on Second Life, the increasingly popular 3-D virtual world created by its nearly six million residents.
April 27, 2007
Corporate social leadership: responsibility or responsiveness?Corporate social responsibility is a growing movement in the business sector. But is it just the latest industry buzzword or is it a signal of a new, friendlier direction for big business?