Daily News

October 20, 2004

Hamilton police have now confirmed that a McMaster student found injured this morning near the Cootes Drive Bridge has passed away from his injuries. Investigators say it was a tragic accident. Foul play has been ruled out.

October 20, 2004

McMaster captured the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Men's Golf Championship at the Sutton Creek Golf and Country Club in Windsor Tuesday. McMaster started the day two shots behind the University of Toronto, but finished the day seven strokes up on the nearest competitor. McMaster won with a score of 611. The University of Waterloo placed second with a score of 618. Wilfrid Laurier captured the bronze with a score of 620.

October 20, 2004

The use of antibiotics results in two conflicting consequences -- curing of the disease while making bacteria in their wake more resistant. Finding the balance to provide the proper use of antimicrobials is the focus of a talk today by Stuart B. Levy, an internationally recognized expert in the area of antibiotic resistance. Levy will give the 23rd Annual Perey Lecture at McMaster University on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. in Health Sciences Centre, Rm. 4E20.

October 20, 2004

This morning an accident occurred by the Cootes Drive Bridge that resulted in an individual being seriously injured. The incident is being investigated by the Hamilton Police Service in co-operation with McMaster Security Services. Traffic may be affected in this area during the investigation.

October 19, 2004

Cumulatively, they have worked at McMaster for 4,890 years. On Monday, McMaster President Peter George hosted a luncheon for 250 McMaster employees who have dedicated between 15 and 40 years of service to the University.

October 19, 2004

After day one of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Golf Championship tournament held at Sutton Creek Golf and Country Club in Windsor, the Toronto Varsity Blues shot a combined 302 score and hold a two-stroke lead over the second-place McMaster Marauders (304). The Western Mustangs, Guelph Gryphons and defending champion Waterloo Warriors all sit in a crowded third place after shooting 309.

October 18, 2004

Researchers in McMaster's Department of Physics & Astronomy are peering into the distant galactic past by studying the first stars to illuminate the dark universe. Their findings are leading to answers to the question of how galaxies, stars, and planets first formed.

October 18, 2004

It's amazing how a few national and provincial records change the perception of a game. In the McMaster Marauders' 32-13 victory over the Queen's Golden Gaels, McMaster lost fumbles, threw interceptions, and took many unnecessary penalties. But Jesse Lumsden moved those mistakes to the background and took the spotlight.

October 18, 2004

The Joint Job Evaluation Steering Committee (JJESC), established by McMaster University and the McMaster University Staff Association (MUSA), has established a new JCQ Helpline at extension 26465. The helpline will operate from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday from Oct. 18 to Nov. 12.

October 15, 2004

AIESEC McMaster has won two awards at this year's Ontario Regional Conference, held at Guelph University. They were represented by a 13-member delegation, who actively participated in various sessions and developed a variety of personal and professional skills.

October 15, 2004

This Saturday, the McMaster Marauders will face the Queen's Golden Gaels in what could be the final game played at Les Prince Field. The 2 p.m. game, which will be broadcast nationally on The Score, is receiving extra publicity because of McMaster running back Jesse Lumsden's rush to the record books.

October 15, 2004

McMaster medical students who want to pursue family medicine as their speciality were given a strong incentive to do so by ALTANA Pharma, which launched a $125,000 scholarship fund. "This is excellent news," says McMaster medical student Alicia Gallaccio, who hopes to enter family medicine next year. "This will provide so many opportunities for students who are interested in family medicine." The ALTANA Pharma Family Medicine Scholarship will give select medical students at McMaster and Ontario's four other medical schools $5,000 a year if they pursue family medicine as their speciality.

October 14, 2004

A place for residence student leaders to find supplies and inspiration opened in Moulton Hall yesterday. A new Programming Resource Office (PRO), an initiative of the 2003-04 Residence Life Management Team, has been created for student leaders to have increased resources and support in their programming initiatives within residence.

October 14, 2004

In two studies at McMaster University's Department of Kinesiology, researchers demonstrated that doing isometric handgrip (IHG) contractions three times a week for eight weeks led to lower blood pressure in people who were already taking medication for high blood pressure (hypertension).

October 13, 2004

McMaster University's solar car project has been recognized for technological innovation and excellence by the Yves Landry Foundation. The Foundation, founded in 1998, works to advance technological education and skills training in order to resolve the skilled labour shortages facing Canadian industries.

October 13, 2004

Canadian universities got their own report card today. The annual survey by the Globe and Mail changed its approach this year using a rating method rather than a rankings approach. McMaster scored an A in Education, and A- in Student Services, and a B+ in career preparation. "They're great results and show once again that McMaster should take a lot pride in the quality educational experience we deliver to students both inside and outside of the classroom," says president Peter George.

October 13, 2004

Sixteen McMaster students have received National In-Course Excellence Awards from the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation. The awards recognize and foster active citizenship, creative leadership and academic excellence in upper-year post-secondary students.

October 12, 2004

Family and friends of Bruce E. Clarke gathered Friday in front of Divinity Hall to remember and pay tribute to one of McMaster's long-serving employees. There they unveiled a plaque and a tree planted in his remembrance. Clarke, 73, passed away in March of this year.

October 12, 2004

The McMaster Marauders defeated the York Lions 35-6 Saturday. The game, which took place at York Stadium, was a battle of the nation's top two running backs -- the Marauder's Jesse Lumsden and York's Andre Durie. Lumsden held Durie to 43 yards on 11 carries as Lumsden ran wild, going for 213 yards on 23 carries, and two touchdowns.

October 12, 2004

An additional orientation session about the new job evaluation system for positions in the MUSA bargaining unit has been added. The session will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Health Sciences Centre, Rm. 1A1.