February 9, 2004

Through University and neighbourhood planning initiatives, student and community partnerships, and many other measures, new lines of communications and co-operation are being forged between McMaster University, the City of Hamilton, and the west Hamilton communities. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, the City, the Ainslie Wood/Westdale Community Association of Resident Homeowners Inc. (AWWCA), McMaster University through the President's Advisory Committee on Community Relations (PACCR), and the McMaster Students Union (MSU) will once again create new links at a Community Forum. Focusing on the theme of student housing and related issues in west Hamilton, this meeting will allow participants to develop recommendations for issues of common interest, ask questions, and present suggestions.

February 6, 2004

Creating innovative biomedical devices. Designing golf courses. Exploring new methods to make drinking water safe. Engineers do these things and more. More than 250 high school students are expected to attend the second annual McMaster Women's Engineering Experience on Saturday, Feb. 7 to learn more about the diverse fields of study engineers engage in. The students, who are coming from areas such as Belleville, Newmarket, Mississauga and the greater Hamilton area will learn about the engineering design project led by civil engineering professor Sarah Dickson, engineering risk management issues from civil engineering and management graduate Cathy Taylor '82 and chemical engineering topics from chemical engineering professor Lisa Crossley.

February 6, 2004

Parents, friends, professors and donors gathered in Convocation Hall at the end of January to celebrate the achievements of a fine group of humanities students . . .

February 6, 2004

Electronic security devices used in McMaster equipment recently prevented two thefts on campus. Silent alarms were activated when thieves attempted to steal computers and a . . .

February 5, 2004

Storybooks for schools and homes across Afghanistan are the latest tool peace workers are using to help that country's next generation work toward building a society that will live peacefully ever after. Joanna Santa Barbara, an instructor at McMaster's Centre for Peace Studies and Hamilton-area child psychiatrist, is part of an international team of peace workers involved with peace education initiatives in the war-ravaged country. "Progress has been made in schools over the past several years, and we're thrilled that the Ministry of Higher Education so eagerly picked up on our work," says Santa Barbara. "It's important that children hear messages of peace when their country is going through such a fragile, volatile phase." Santa Barbara and her Centre for Peace Studies associates hosted peace education sessions in Afghanistan in partnership with other groups, hoping the sessions might lead toward national reconciliation. They built material for the series of 16 stories from those sessions, and worked with Afghanistan native and Centre for Peace Studies Associate Seddiq Weera to get the stories implemented into the school curriculum across the country.

February 5, 2004

By a mere eight votes, Shano Mohan has been elected next year's president of the McMaster Students Union (MSU). Mohan received a total of 1,850 votes, followed closely by Peter Topalovic, who received 1,842 votes. Mohan is currently the MSU vice-president administration and a political science major. He will replace MSU president Neville Boney. A total of 3,944 students voted in the MSU presidential election, up from 3,150 during last year's election.

February 4, 2004

McMaster's campus is picture perfect. A serene image of a student studying in the faculty hollow, the beauty of fall reflected in a window of Edwards Hall, an athlete swimming in the Ivor Wynne Centre pool, and the warmth of the biology greenhouse on a cold day, are just some of the images found at Picture McMaster -- a new self-serve photo gallery that offers a wide array of images from across campus. To launch this new service, McMaster faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members are invited to participate in a photo contest. Contestants are encouraged to "picture McMaster" in a unique and innovative way. Electronic entries must be in one of four categories: people, buildings, campus scenes and sports. Winning entries will be displayed on the Picture McMaster Web site (http://www.picturemcmaster.ca). Click here to read the photo contest terms and conditions.

February 4, 2004

McMaster's School of The Arts will present RAM (Random Access Media) Feb. 6-9 — an exhibit that highlights the works in film, photography and technological . . .

February 4, 2004

Nominations are now being accepted for the President's Award of Excellence – Student Leadership. Nomination forms are available from the Office of the Associate Vice-President . . .

February 3, 2004

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/showcase.jpg” caption=”Show Case 2004″]McMaster got a taste of what Conference Services, McMaster Hospitality Services' Paradise Catering and McMaster University Student Centre administration has . . .

February 3, 2004

Two McMaster University nursing students have taken on leadership roles with the Canadian association representing their profession. Third-year McMaster nursing student Sandra Woltman is the new president of the Canadian Nursing Students' Association (CNSA). Woltman, a resident of Dundas, Ontario, grew up in Carlisle, Ontario, and attended Waterdown District High School. "It's an exciting time to be a nursing student," says Woltman. "Lots of things are happening at the national and provincial levels, like the inquiry into SARS. There's lots of change for the better coming from the many reviews." She encourages nursing students to become politically and professionally involved in nursing associations and have their voices heard, "because it's our future as nurses and the future of our healthcare." Noeman Mirza, second-year nursing, is CNSA's new director of publications and promotions. Mirza is originally from Toronto, and attended Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute.

February 3, 2004

Medical students learn that toxins and potentially harmful agents can be found in the food we buy, and about the long term as well as . . .

February 3, 2004

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/basketball_pic.jpg” caption=”Marauders”]McMaster Marauder's women's and men's basketball teams will face the Brock University Badgers Wednesday in a battle for the Bromac Cup. The . . .

February 2, 2004

Exceptional McMaster University students are taking part in a new mentoring program that pairs Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation award winners with local community and academic leaders. The mentoring program is designed to build on the students' attributes as innovative thinkers and leaders and reinforce their established commitment to giving back to their communities. The pilot project is being launched in Canada at McMaster. The mentors who have stepped forward to guide the McMaster chapter will offer the laureates access to the skills, wisdom and the important learning experiences that responsive advisors can provide.Working in partnership with the Foundation, Colleen Cowman '82, a member of the McMaster community and Renate Davidson, an active Hamilton leader and vice-chair of the Hamilton Community Foundation, will support the advancement and impact of the McMaster laureates within Canadian society.

January 30, 2004

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, students gained insight into their desired professions this week. During the second annual Job Shadow week (Jan. 26-30), 103 students learned first-hand about careers from a wide range of local professionals who served as career hosts for either a half-day or full-day job shadow. "It is great to have so many employers willing to take time from their busy schedules to mentor our students," says Angela Fortino, employer development co-ordinator for the Career Planning and Employment Centre (CPEC). "I am even more impressed with the number of repeat placements from last year." The job shadow experience provides students with exposure to work environments, and allows them to observe and interview professionals who are working in the students' career of interest.

January 29, 2004

In his twelfth season, McMaster men's basketball coach Joe Raso recorded a Career Win 300 and Conference Win 150 as the fourth-ranked McMaster Marauders defeated the OUA west second place University of Waterloo Warriors Wednesday, Jan. 28. McMaster fourth-year senior Adam Guiney lead the Marauders with 25 points and five rebounds. Second-year forward Adam Steiner, third-year guard John Obrovac, third-year guard Ben Katz and third-year guard Justin Gunter all scored double digits for the Marauders. McMaster 2003 OUA west all-star Rob Scully missed the game with an ankle injury. The University of Waterloo was lead by Dave Munkley and Mike Sovran. Graham Jarman posted 10 points and six rebounds for the Warriors. McMaster women's basketball team also topped the University of Waterloo Warriors 61-46 Wednesday at McMaster.

January 29, 2004

Due to construction on the Sterling St. entrance this Saturday, HSR buses will be re-routed as follows: A detour for westbound route 5C – west . . .

January 29, 2004

In an attempt to ease traffic congestion and delays of vehicles entering campus at Sterling Street, a second pilot project will be implemented on Monday, Feb. 2. Effective Monday, all Zone 1 and 2 parking permit holders will enter campus via a modified Sterling Street entrance. The chain gate at the north end of Forsyth Street will no longer be used. The small kiosk at the Sterling entranced will be closed on Friday, Jan. 30 and removed January 31 and possibly February 1. Zone 1 and 2 permit holders will use this right-hand lane to enter campus without interruption. Visitors arriving at campus will use the left-hand lane that will access the remaining kiosk. Signage will be installed to direct vehicles to the appropriate lane.

January 28, 2004

McMaster alumni will come home to a winter wonderland this weekend at the annual Marauder Weekend, McMaster's winter Homecoming. Activities kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Burridge Gymnasium with the women's basketball alumni game, followed by the men's game at 11 a.m. An alumni luncheon will be hosted at 11:30 a.m. in the Burridge Gymnasium mezzanine. The afternoon will feature the McMaster women's basketball team, who will take on the OUA west leading University of Western Ontario Mustangs at 1 p.m. The sixth-ranked, OUA west first place McMaster men's team will take on the Mustangs at 3 p.m. At half-time of the men's game, McMaster will present the Friends of Distinction awards. "Friends of Distinction" receive this award for their tireless dedication to sport, University athletes and the "Pursuit of Excellence".

January 27, 2004

McMaster University closed at 2:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 27) due to the inclement weather. All evening classes, meetings and other scheduled events are cancelled and libraries and other non-essential areas are closed. As well, the Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation reception scheduled for tonight at the University has been cancelled. Faculty, staff and students are advised to consult the Storm Emergency Policy and Procedures, the Daily News Web site and local radio stations for additional and updated information.