Daily News

December 21, 2006

McMaster's campus is a little greener, thanks to the efforts of grounds manager Barb Rabicki and the grounds crew, who planted more than 400 native trees and shrubs on the slope behind Whidden Hall as part of a woodland restoration project.

December 20, 2006

The diaries, correspondence and early material of Leslie McFarlane, best known for penning the hugely popular Hardy Boys books, have been obtained by McMaster University Library, and are being described as a "dream acquisition."

December 19, 2006

A nurse and midwife who has made significant contributions to the development of midwifery in Canada is returning to McMaster University as assistant dean of the Midwifery Education Program.

December 19, 2006

Karyn Kaufman, who helped midwifery become a respected profession in Ontario and established McMaster University's midwifery program, is retiring as assistant dean. Kaufman, a professor of family medicine and an associate member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been assistant dean for the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery program since its inception in 1993.

December 19, 2006

The Bridges Cafe won several awards this year in recognition of its vegetarian cuisine and staff whose commitment to culinary excellence makes the restaurant a popular choice for students, staff and faculty alike.

December 18, 2006

As many as 140,000 new immigrants arrive in Ontario each year. According to the Government of Ontario, within five years, newcomers will account for all of the province's net labour force growth. However, many immigrants who want to work in their fields of expertise are unable to do so as their foreign credentials are not recognized in Canada.

December 18, 2006

Ontario has the second highest percentage of internationally educated registered nurses in Canada, but many of those entering the province never become employed as professional nurses, a McMaster University study says.

December 15, 2006

The new engineering building to be constructed near the front entrance of the University will provide much needed space for a growing number of engineering students and faculty, according to a report made by dean of engineering Mo Elbestawi at the Board of Governors meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14.

December 14, 2006

The McMaster Board of Governors received a budget update at this morning's (Thursday's) meeting. The Board was informed that McMaster's projected ongoing structural deficit has increased and is currently estimated to grow to $20 million in 2007/08.

December 13, 2006

Staff and parents from the McMaster Children's Centre are giving the gift of literacy to families in North Hamilton's Keith Neighbourhood.

December 13, 2006

They are miniature labs that can be swallowed like a pill, injected through a catheter, or woven into fabric. Their function is to screen for, detect, and potentially treat cancer and other diseases when they are still at a single-cell size in early development stages.

December 12, 2006

A McMaster University researcher says mounting evidence suggests significant numbers of homeless people are suffering from head injuries which seriously affect their ability to cope with difficult personal circumstances.

December 12, 2006

A plaque honouring Dr. Leslie A. Prince was unveiled at the grand opening of Les Prince Hall, McMaster's newest residence, on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Members of Prince's family attended the event.

December 11, 2006

Fourth-year honours psychology student Andrea Unrau has received the 2006 national McGraw-Hill Ryerson Student Scholarship Award. The award recognizes student initiative, integrity and engagement in the classroom, while supporting a commitment to teaching and learning in higher education.

December 8, 2006

One has been on faculty for 25 years while the other is relatively new to McMaster, arriving just over a year ago. Both will continue their groundbreaking research here on campus, bolstered by the investment of the Canada Research Chairs program.

December 8, 2006

Twenty-five years ago, 88 people made a decision to accept an offer of employment at McMaster University. That decision would not only have a dramatic impact on their lives, but would play a significant role in the success of McMaster for years to come.

December 7, 2006

More than 100 students, guests and student leaders came together to celebrate the academic and extra-curricular achievements of part-time students at the 22nd Annual McMaster Association of Part-Time Students (MAPS) Awards Dinner on Friday, Nov. 24.

December 7, 2006

The McMaster Association of Part-Time Students (MAPS) made a gift of $250,000 to the university to endow the Mel and Marilyn Hawkrigg Part-Time Student Bursaries.

December 7, 2006

The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) hosted 50 members of First Nations communities from across Ontario for Community Support Services Care/ Case Management Training at the Downtown Centre from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7.

December 6, 2006

The flags in front of the Burke Science Building are flying at half-mast today to commemorate the 14 female engineering students who were shot and killed by a gunman at l'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal on Dec. 6, 1989. McMaster's Anti-Violence Network will hold a memorial service in front of the John Hodgins Engineering Building today from 12:30 to 1 p.m.