Daily News

September 15, 2006

A drug used to treat diabetes may significantly reduce the chances of developing the disease when taken by those most at risk, according to an international trial led by CIHR-funded researchers at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University.

September 14, 2006

There is a final block of 50 tickets available at the Compass Information Centre for the launch of our next Science in the City public lecture series with a very special speaker, McMaster University's own Social Sciences Scholar-in-Residence, Stephen Lewis. The UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa since 2001, Mr. Lewis will discuss What is the fate of this wretched world? The lecture will be held at the Royal Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 680 Plains Road West in Burlington at 7 p.m., with doors to the Auditorium opening at 6:30 p.m. Lewis will be signing copies of his book, Race against Time, in the Atrium of the RBG following the lecture. Copies will be available for purchase. This talk is free and all are welcome. For this lecture only, the final block of 50 tickets have been released to the Compass Information Centre in the McMaster University Student Centre as of Monday September 15 at 3pm (Compass hours are 8a.m. - 9:30 p.m.) There is a limit of two tickets per person, no holds or reservations and must be picked up in person. The event is general admission, no reserved seating. Please do not telephone the Hamilton Spectator or the Compass Information Centre for tickets or ticket information.

September 14, 2006

The tragic shooting at Dawson College in Montreal on Wednesday has shocked people across the country. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends of the young woman who died, to those who were injured, and to the many students, faculty and staff who will forever live with the memory of this terrible event.

September 13, 2006

The McMaster Museum of Art and the Goethe-Institut in Toronto are teaming up to create a virtual exhibit to help high school students around the world learn about German culture and language through a unique perspective--artwork.

September 13, 2006

Great strides have been made in the race against cancer, but there are still many more steps that need to be taken. This Sunday, Sept. 17, thousands of people across Canada will participate in the Terry Fox Run to raise awareness and funding for cancer research.

September 12, 2006

All full-time and part-time faculty who are involved with or have an interest in health-related research and education activities are reminded to take part in a survey being conducted through the Collaborations for Health Initiative.

September 12, 2006

While most university students spent their summer vacation working, traveling or relaxing at the cottage, McMaster student Emily Wilson spent a month volunteering in the West African country of Ghana.

September 12, 2006

More than 40 community agencies will gather at McMaster on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to promote the many diverse volunteer opportunities they have to offer students and staff.

September 11, 2006

Anne Snider has been appointed Managing Director of McMaster University's Collaborations for Health initiative.

September 11, 2006

Today marks the fifth anniversary of an event that brought terror and chaos to North America, and forever changed the attitudes, thinking and policy of citizens and governments.

September 8, 2006

Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Chris Bentley has unveiled a three-year funding plan for universities and colleges. The funding is part of the governments $6.2 billion Reaching Higher Plan for Postsecondary Education.

September 7, 2006

Dr. Jacques Tittley, clinical assistant professor and head of vascular surgery at McMaster University, has been chosen as the inaugural holder of The Beamish Family Chair in Peripheral Vascular Surgery.

September 7, 2006

A program developed by McMaster University and Mohawk College offering students a combined college and university education in technology has been recognized by The Yves Landry Foundation.

September 6, 2006

Welcome Week is well underway. Many students and staff here on campus have worked diligently behind the scenes to plan for a fun-filled and memorable week that will uphold the traditions and values of McMaster University for the year ahead.

September 6, 2006

Young adults who were born at extremely low birth weight (less than two pounds) reported a similar quality of life as adults who were born at normal weight, according to a new study by McMaster University researchers published in the September issue of the journal Pediatrics.

September 5, 2006

The first day of classes is rapidly approaching, and that can mean only one thing: textbook purchases. Students will head to Titles, the McMaster University Bookstore, to purchase everything from art supplies and calculators, to textbooks and novels.

September 1, 2006

The inspiration a teacher imparts to a student is one of the best ways to foster life-long learning, and it's a gift that often goes unrecognized. Today, Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, announced the creation of awards honouring teaching excellence at Ontario colleges and universities.

September 1, 2006

New McMaster students can find the first week of school a bit overwhelming. There is a lot to take in, from adjusting to roommates and life away from home to finding their way around campus and, hopefully, to a full schedule of new classes.

August 31, 2006

A year ago, the DeGroote School of Business founded the Health Leadership Institute. Designed to help healthcare professionals manage and exceed expectations in the challenging healthcare field, the Institute has offered training and consulting to hundreds of executives from organizations across Ontario. Now the HLI has a new asset as it welcomes Grant Walsh as an executive in residence.

August 30, 2006

What does it mean to have a disorder of the mind? What can data revealing communication disorders tell us? What are the preconceptions about the mind that impact an observer's conclusions about what that data is telling us?