January 19, 2005

The following transcript is from a presentation made by McMaster President Peter George to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Activity on Monday in London, Ontario. His presentation is part of McMaster's ongoing advocacy in anticipation of Bob Rae's final report on postsecondary education. The panel heard presentations as part of the province's pre-budget consultations.

January 19, 2005

Exceptional. Illustrious. Ambassador. These were some of the terms used last night to describe the nearly 100 McMaster scholars honoured by President Peter George and provost Ken Norrie. Listening to the rationale behind why 85 recipients were presented President's Entrance Awards and why 14 were inducted into the Provost's Honour Roll, these terms are evident.

January 19, 2005

Fred L. Johnson, the founding chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine believed in collaborative health care teams and the value of research. The late Dr. Johnson will be honoured with the inaugural F.L. Johnson Day in Reproductive Health on Wednesday, Jan. 19, which will bring together McMaster University researchers from many disciplines. The day of presentations is being held at the Royal Botanical Garden and sponsored by the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.

January 18, 2005

Over the past 10 years, McMaster's Nursing Education Research Unit (NERU) has focused on educational research in the areas of problem-based and self-directed learning. These findings have been used to inform the Bachelor of Science, Nursing curriculum. Today, it celebrates these achievements with a one-day workshop entitled, "A Day with Dr. Stephen Brookfield." The event, which kicks off NERU's 10th anniversary celebrations, is co-hosted by NERU, the School of Nursing, and the Centre for Leadership and Learning.

January 17, 2005

McMaster University is finalizing an agreement to purchase land formerly owned by appliance manufacturer Camco in order to build a research park. "We are very excited about this," says Peter George, President of McMaster University. "McMaster is committed to innovation and discovery, the foundation of our strategic plan. This expansion lays the groundwork to take our research results and turn them into products, industries and businesses that benefit our community and our world."

January 17, 2005

McMaster running back and 2004 Hec Crighton recipient Jesse Lumsden rushed for a combined 41 yards on five carries to lead the East squad in rushing in the 2005 East-West Shrine game played at SBC Park in San Francisco on Saturday. The East team cruised to victory in the 80th version of the collegiate all-star game, 45-27. Lumsden started the game on special teams, but entered the backfield at the start of the third quarter. He immediately impressed the crowd of 25,518 on hand carrying the ball four times for 40 yards including a 21-yard carry that lead to a Dave Rayner (Michigan State, Oxford Mich.) 29-yard field goal to give the East a commanding 38-13 lead.

January 17, 2005

Check out the world of medicine by becoming a McMaster med student for seven weeks. The weekly sessions of the McMaster Mini-Med School will feature two speakers on a common theme, exploring the scientific basis of important medical issues, followed by a question and answer session.

January 14, 2005

It was a team of researchers from McMaster's Institute of Environment and Health, the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Social Sciences who answered the call when the Ontario government commissioned Canada's first study on West Nile virus. The University now has several large grants from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and the U.S. National Institutes for Health to do more work on the infectious disease.

January 14, 2005

The spin is a little different, but the inspiration behind McMaster University's new internship competition is unmistakable. The DeGroote School of Business and its marketing association are holding their own version of The Apprentice, the hit American television show that has Donald Trump gleefully yelling "You're Fired" across a boardroom table.

January 14, 2005

Tracey Taylor-O'Reilly has been appointed the new director of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), effective Jan. 19, 2005. "Taylor-O'Reilly brings to her new position extensive experience in human resource management, training and education, financial management, marketing and project management," said Fred Hall, associate vice-president academic, in making the announcement. "She will provide leadership for CCE to expand its educational mandate for life-long learning through certificates, diplomas, and non-credit programs for professional development and general interest."

January 14, 2005

When Tal Dehtiar was 17 he helped plant trees in a tiny village in Belize. His intent was to make a small difference in a few lives, but in effect, he helped local tree nurseries bring more income into this impoverished village than it had ever seen. Seven years later, this experience motivates Dehtiar in his current quest, MBAs Without Borders.

January 13, 2005

A new era of waste-management has come to the McMaster community. Rethinking Recycling is a program developed to support the University's renewed commitment to recycling and to address issues that have historically plagued recycling programs at McMaster.

January 12, 2005

Burlington Mayor Rob MacIsaac will deliver the first lecture in a series that will examine and promote understanding of sustainability issues involving the region's greenbelt. The series is offered by McMaster University's Victor K. Copps Chair in Urban Studies, Environment Hamilton, and the City of Burlington and will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of The Hamilton Spectator, 55 Frid Street.

January 12, 2005

Hundreds of McMaster and Hamilton Health Sciences volunteers helped raise $865,587 yesterday during the Red Cross Phonathon, which took place at the Downtown Centre. "A huge thank you to all of you who helped out with yesterday's very successful CHTV tsunami relief drive," said Roger Trull, vice-president of advancement at McMaster. "To have raised more than $870,000 in one day with no pledges counted is absolutely incredible. It could not have happened without you and this will make a real difference in the Red Cross efforts to help the victims of this terrible tragedy."

January 12, 2005

Two drop-in sessions will be held for members of the McMaster community to learn more about the features and details of the new athletic complex and stadium projects. The drop-in sessions will take place on Monday, Jan. 17 and Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005 between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Ivor Wynne Centre Mezzanine. Diagrams and floor plans of the new buildings will be on display.

January 11, 2005

McMaster has donated the use of its phone centre located in the Downtown Centre for a Red Cross Phonathon in support of the Tsunami relief efforts. The phonathon will be broadcast live today (Jan. 11) on CHTV from 6 a.m. to midnight. To make a donation, call 1-800-594-1980. Online donations can be made at www.redcross.ca/chtv or www.chtv.ca.

January 11, 2005

With New Year's resolutions still fresh on some agendas, the time seems right for an Employee Health Fair. On Wednesday, McMaster will host its first ever fair dedicated entirely to employee health. Called "My Health is My Wealth," the event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Convocation Hall, University Hall.

January 10, 2005

All McMaster University personnel and services affected by the Dec. 19 flood, of the first and second floor of the west side of the Health Sciences Centre, have now been relocated. The flooded areas have been tarped to isolate them from the rest of the health care facility before restoration begins. No hospital or clinical areas were affected by the flood caused by broken pipes.

January 7, 2005

Between finding ways to assist victims of the tsunami tragedy, conducting interviews for television, radio and print, and a part-time job with Physical Plant, Noor Nizam finds a moment to reflect on the tragedy that claimed the lives of 98 members of his extended family. When asked how he is coping, he says humbly, "I try not to think about it." Right now his thoughts are on how to help the survivors of the crisis that claimed more than 150,000 lives in Southeast Asia on Dec. 26. Specifically, his thoughts are on his hometown, Kinniya, Sri Lanka, which he left four years ago when he moved to Canada.

January 7, 2005

Some 500 business leaders, corporate partners, directors, business professionals, international academics and media organizations from 35 countries will be in Hamilton Jan. 19 to 21 to attend the 26th Annual Business World Congress. This year's conference focuses on corporate governance, e-business, and intellectual capital. Delegates will focus on identifying the most influential and constantly changing trends in business development.