Daily News

November 1, 2005

David Cameron, the youthful, red-hot leadership hopeful of Britain's Conservative Party, would be wise to heed the lesson learned by his party from this past summer's election campaign: Just because the incumbent loses popularity does not guarantee victory for the opposition. Image trumps substance as the leading criteria people use to determine where to cast their votes.

October 31, 2005

McMaster has put a spotlight on what, how and where students learn, and on supporting the University's nearly 1,400 faculty members who give their heart and soul to undergraduate education. Over the past few months, four committees have met regularly to examine aspects in education that deal with curriculum, teaching methods, learning space and recognition of teaching. The committees are part of the broader Refining Directions strategy to provide an innovative and stimulating learning environment where students can prepare themselves to excel in life.

October 31, 2005

The McMaster Maroons, with G. R. Allan Home and School, held its annual pumpkin hike in Churchill Park on Friday, Oct. 28. More than 650 children attended the event, which involves a small hike along a trail entirely lit up by jack-o-lanterns. With the help of the Maroons, students of G. R. Allan School carved many of the pumpkins in the week leading up to pumpkin hike.

October 31, 2005

As Saturday's quarterfinal matchup between the McMaster Marauders and Windsor Lancers began, it seemed as if the problems that plagued the Marauders in their three regular season losses would pop up again in the playoffs.

October 31, 2005

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the McMaster University Student Centre marketplace will be a-buzz about booze. The popular annual Alcohol Awareness Fair will be taking place to provide education about the potential harms of alcohol use and associated activities. This is a fun and interactive event of discovery about safe alcohol use.

October 28, 2005

McMaster will be holding flu vaccination clinics beginning next week. These clinics are provided for all McMaster students and employees only, and your student or employee identification will be required. Family members can not attend the campus clinics. The City of Hamilton provides many public clinics or you may get the vaccine from your family doctor.

October 28, 2005

Throughout the month of October, the McMaster community has been celebrating the University's 75th anniversary in Hamilton. To round out the celebration, the Daily News recognizes (in no particular order) 75 people, places and things that make up McMaster University. From the McMaster Museum of Art to Faculty Hollow and President Peter George to George Gilmour, McMaster has a lot of interesting places and people. If you think we missed something particularly notable, let us know, and the Daily News will follow-up on your suggestions in the near future.

October 28, 2005

McMaster University has begun an initiative to build a student portal, led by Student Affairs and the Registrar's Office. A portal is a website that provides content and online services and can be configured by the user to deliver their preferred content and service. The McMaster Student Portal also will serve as a starting point for any information about the University. It will replace the current MUGSI system with a customizable personal page with access to a much greater range of services, including single sign-on to many services.

October 27, 2005

Every year Hamilton generates approximately 275,000 tonnes of waste material. Of this, around 100,000 tonnes - the equivalent of nearly 90,000 Honda Civics - ends up in landfills. Although significant improvements have been made to landfill design, some environmental risks persist. Also, landfills are an unsustainable disposal method as they have a limited lifespan - the fill gets full. Consequently, it is crucial that as much waste as possible be diverted from landfills.

October 27, 2005

Remember when you were a child running after your friends in a good game of Cops and Robbers? Remember the skill and finesse required to escape the authorities or to catch the thief? Well, two McMaster students certainly can and they don't have to think back that far. This past June, Wolfgang Thaller and Shiqi Cao spent one long, sleepless weekend mastering the childhood game. Except they did it with computers.

October 26, 2005

Astronaut Marc Garneau and comedian Eugene Levy will receive honorary degrees at McMaster University's fall convocation. The ceremony will be held in The Great Hall of Hamilton Place on Nov. 18. Eugene Levy will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree at 9:30 a.m., and will address students graduating from the faculties of business, humanities, social sciences, and arts and sciences. Marc Garneau will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree at 2:30 p.m., and will address students graduating from engineering, science, and health sciences.

October 25, 2005

A survey of organizations in Ontario employing engineers undertaken by the Faculty of Engineering found that almost 70 per cent of respondents plan to hire engineers in the coming year and that almost 80 per cent of those plan to hire engineering graduates. "This will be music to the ears of engineering students and recent graduates," said Mo Elbestawi, dean, Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University.

October 25, 2005

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October 25, 2005

Alison McQueen, associate professor of art history and Luke Chan, associate vice-president, International Affairs are taking their expertise and enthusiasm for their areas of study to the world. The McMaster Alumni Association has announced two exclusive travel opportunities next spring, "Spotlight on Rembrandt - Holland 2006" and "Many Faces of China" each with carefully crafted itineraries and unique enrichment programs for the McMaster community.

October 25, 2005

Employees and students braved the chill and the rain in today's second annual McMaster United Way Run/Walk. The route included a 5km run or a 3km walk through the McMaster campus. Following the race, prizes and gifts were awarded for categories of individual and team participation. The event wrapped up with light refreshments and presentations at Quarters.

October 25, 2005

Graduate and professional programs from as far away as Australia to as close to home as McMaster will help students meet their future educational goals on Oct. 26 and 27. More than 92 graduate and professional programs will attend McMaster's annual Continuing Education Fair, hosted by Career Services. The event will take place in the McMaster University Student Centre marketplace from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

October 24, 2005

It's that time of year again. Winter's coming and while we all hurry to bundle up in warm jackets, scarves and mittens, there are many in Hamilton who do not have that luxury. The United Way campaign is an excellent way for the McMaster community to help meet the needs of those less fortunate. Are you still looking for a way to contribute? Why not buy a mitten?

October 24, 2005

Today marked the beginning of a week of healthy living at McMaster. At an open house held at Wentworth House, employees gathered to learn about local health related services and enjoyed food, refreshments and entertainment. Those who attended were entered into a draw to win bikes, camping gear, DVD player, Minolta Compact camera and more. Award recipients have been contacted.

October 24, 2005

The McMaster Marauders survived through tough weather and a sloppy Varsity Stadium field to defeat the Varsity Blues, 63-13, and clinch a home-playoff date this Saturday. Fifth-year receiver Vaughan Swart put the exclamation point on his fine career with five catches for 169 yards and two touchdowns.

October 24, 2005

A McMaster graduate is the recipient of the 2005 Gairdner Foundation International Award Recognizing Achievement in Medical Research for his contributions to the understanding of obesity. In particular, Douglas Coleman is known for the discovery of the adipose tissue hormone, leptin, an important component in the long-term regulation of body weight.