Daily News

November 8, 2001

More than 760 graduands from McMaster's six Faculties will proceed across the Hamilton Place stage tomorrow to receive their degrees during 2001 Fall Convocation. Undergraduate and graduates degrees will be conferred on students from the Faculties of Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts & Science Program during the morning ceremony. In the afternoon, undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred on students from the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Health Sciences. Thomas Marlin, a professor of chemical engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, will receive the 2001 President's Award for Excellence in Course or Resources Design. (See April 27 Daily News story 2001 President's Award for Excellence in Instruction, Course or Resources Design announced.) In addition to the conferring of degrees to students, McMaster will award honorary degrees to four distinguished leaders. Alan Walker, a professor emeritus of music and international Franz Liszt scholar and His Excellency John Ralston Saul* will receive their degrees in the morning and retired Lt.-Gen. Romio Dallaire* and Murray Enkin, a professor emeritus of obstetrics & gynecology and clinical epidemiology & biostatistics will receive their honorary degrees during the afternoon ceremony. (*will give Convocation address) As well, filmmaker and screenwriter Martyn Burke and physician Samantha Nutt will receive Distinguished Alumni Awards for their contributions to the arts and sciences.

November 7, 2001

For a second straight year the Marauder football team will host the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championship game. The Marauders will take on the defending Vanier Cup champion Ottawa Gee Gees in the Yates Cup on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at Les Prince Field. The undefeated and first place Marauders placed six players on this year's OUA All-Star First Team and an additional four on the Second Team. The First Team offense features four McMaster players: quarterback Ben Chapdelaine, running back Kyle Pyear, wide receiver Chris Rankin and offensive guard Ryan Donnelly. Linebacker Ray Mariuz was named as a First Team linebacker on defence and the rush cover member of the special teams unit. The second team selections for the Marauders were Fabio Filice (offensive tackle), Andrew Caprara (defensive end), Colin Shanahan (defensive tackle), Kwame Aidoo (cornerback) and Greg Restivo (defensive halfback). Ticket prices for Saturday's championship game are: Adult - $10 Student - $8 Senior - $8 McMaster Student - $5 Children - $5 Tickets are available at the following locations at no service charge: McMaster Students Union Information Centre (Hamilton Hall, Room 203) Copps Coliseum Box Office Hamilton Place Box Office Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at 905-527-7666, http://www.ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster outlets. Normal service charges apply. For more information, contact the athletics & recreation department at www.athrec.mcmaster.ca or at ext. 24463. (End of story)

November 7, 2001

In her laboratory within the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster neuroscientist Margaret Fahnestock is studying proteins essential for nervous system development and function. Her research . . .

November 7, 2001

The Centre for Peace Studies at McMaster University presents its 15th annual Bertrand Russell peace lectures featuring Cynthia Enloe, a professor of government at Clark . . .

November 6, 2001

Number-crunching and spreedsheets may figure into 13-year-old Alex Paskevicius' schedule on Wednesday. That's when his father, Al, who manages McMaster's utilities services for physical plant, will be wrapping up his budget for the next year. "I've got to complete my budgets on Wednesday so he may get a crack at using Excel. He's taught me a few things when it comes to computers," chuckles the elder Paskevicius. A tour of McMaster's boiler room and accompanying dad to meetings about the central utilities expansion plans are also planned for young Alex. A Grade 9 student at St. Mary's high school, Alex will be among the 50 such students from area schools who'll be accompanying their parents to work at McMaster on Wednesday as participants in the annual "Take A Child To Work" program. A number of activities are being planned to make the students' visits memorable: A welcome reception/luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in the mezzanine of the Ivor Wynne Centre. Pizza and pop will be provided. University President Peter George will address the group at 11:15 a.m. The students will also have an opportunity to find out more about McMaster and to participate in a short fitness activity at 11:30 a.m.

November 6, 2001

Students are voting today and tomorrow (Nov. 6 and 7) on a proposed fee increase of 70 cents per unit to the student services ancillary . . .

November 6, 2001

The graduate student steering committee of McMaster University's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is pleased to announce the second lecture of the Distinguished Lecturer . . .

November 6, 2001

An internist and educator, Shigeaki Hinohara has devoted more than 60 years to medicine and medical science in his home country of Japan and internationally. He has developed and maintained a lifelong affiliation with St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, both as a former president and as the current chair of the board. Hinohara received his MD degree from Kyoto University Medical School in 1938. He earned his PhD for his study on the atrial heart sounds detected through the esophagus by using a tiny microphone. He joined the medical staff at St. Luke's International Hospital in 1941. In 1951, he became chief physician of the department of internal medicine, a position he held for 25 years. During this period in his career, Hinohara's medical interests were in the fields of cardiology, psychosomatic medicine, electrolyte metabolism, and preventive medicine. Hinohara has written extensively about the life and works of Sir William Osler. He is the president of the Japan Osler Society and an honorary member of both the American Osler Society and the Osler Club of London. Hinohara has visited McMaster University on several occasions, lecturing and leading discussions on various topics. Honorary degrees are awarded to persons who are distinguished scholars or who have made outstanding contributions to the creative or performing arts; to persons who have distinguished reputations in the area of public service or who have had long and distinguished careers; or to persons who have made noteworthy contributions to McMaster and/or the local community.

November 6, 2001

Walter Gretzky grew up in Canning, Ontario, near Paris. After completing high school, he began working with Bell Canada, where he worked for 34 years before retiring. Gretzky is active with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, raising funds for them and for the Wayne & Walter Scholarship Fund for first-year university students who are visually impaired. He is also a founder of SCORE (Summer Computer Opportunities in Recreation and Education), a summer camp that teaches visually impaired young people how to work with the latest technology. A stroke survivor, Gretzky is a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Gretzky has received many honours, including Brantford's Citizen of the Year in 1996 and the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. He was also inducted into Brantford's "Walk of Fame." He has also published two successful books: From the Backyard Rink to the Stanley Cup and Walter Gretzky: On Family, Hockey and Healing. Honorary degrees are awarded to persons who are distinguished scholars or who have made outstanding contributions to the creative or performing arts; to persons who have distinguished reputations in the area of public service or who have had long and distinguished careers; or to persons who have made noteworthy contributions to McMaster and/or the local community.

November 6, 2001

Born in Vancouver, Raymond Moriyama received his bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Toronto in 1954, and his master of architecture urban design from McGill University in 1957. In 1958, Moriyama founded Moriyama & Teshima, a Toronto-based Canadian architecture firm that today has a worldwide reputation for excellence in design. Moriyama has applied his expert and unique vision to many projects including the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, the Bata Shoe Museum, the Bank of Montreal Institute for Learning, the Saudi Arabian National Museum, the Ontario Science Centre, Science North in Sudbury, the Scarborough Civic Centre, the Toronto Reference Library, the new Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, and the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo. His firm has won more than 100 awards and has worked with 10 universities and colleges, including McMaster (as architect of the McMaster University Student Centre). Moriyama holds the Confederation of Canada Medal, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal, an honorary fellowship from the American Institute of Architects, and the Golden Jubilee Medal. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada. Honorary degrees are awarded to persons who are distinguished scholars or who have made outstanding contributions to the creative or performing arts; to persons who have distinguished reputations in the area of public service or who have had long and distinguished careers; or to persons who have made noteworthy contributions to McMaster and/or the local community.

November 6, 2001

Israel Asper was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba. He attended the University of Manitoba where he received his BA, an LLB, and an LLM. Called to the bar in 1957, he practiced and taught law for 20 years. He was also a founding partner of Pitblado Buchwald Asper. Having served as chair or member of the board of several leading Canadian companies, Asper is most well known as the founder of CanWest Global Communication Corp. Today he serves as executive chair of the board and its subsidiaries. Asper's interests stretch beyond the corporate world. He served as the leader of the Liberal Party in Manitoba from 1970 to 1975, and was twice elected to the Manitoba Legislature. He is a member of the national board of directors, Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, and a member of the board of governors of the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba. In 1983, Asper established The Asper Foundation. Asper was inducted as a founding member of the Order of Manitoba in 2000, and was awarded the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year and the Winnipeg Philanthropist of the Year Awards in 2001. Honorary degrees are awarded to persons who are distinguished scholars or who have made outstanding contributions to the creative or performing arts; to persons who have distinguished reputations in the area of public service or who have had long and distinguished careers; or to persons who have made noteworthy contributions to McMaster and/or the local community.

November 5, 2001

Morning Convocation Doctor of Philosophy 12 Master of Arts 94 Master of Science 5 Master of Science (Teaching) 2 Master of Business Administration 14 Master of Social Work 21 Bachelor of Arts Honours 40 Bachelor of Music 1 Bachelor of Kinesiology Honours 4 Bachelor of Kinesiology Major 9 Bachelor of Kinesiology 3 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work 3 Bachelor of Social Work 1 Bachelor of Commerce Honours 8 Bachelor of Commerce 8 Bachelor of Arts and Science Honours 3 Bachelor of Arts 141 Bachelor of Arts and Science 3 Afternoon Convocation Doctor of Philosophy 41 Master of Arts 4 Master of Science 103 Master of Engineering 27 Master of Applied Science 15 Master of Science Occupational Therapy 50 Master of Science Physiotherapy 49 Bachelor of Science Honours 26 Bachelor of Science Nursing 21 Bachelor of Engineering 4 Bachelor of Technology 16 Bachelor of Science 46 Bachelor of Health Sciences Physiotherapy 2 Bachelor of Health Sciences Midwifery 2 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Neonatal Nursing 2 Diploma in Clinical Behavioural Sciences 1 Certificate in Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner 9

November 2, 2001

The message is simple - sort and save for Mac's sake! That's the slogan you will see on new recycling containers strategically located in outdoor locations and in campus buildings. Recycling was re-instated yesterday when students, faculty and staff participated in the first annual campus clean up day. The event was organized jointly by the physical plant department and the McMaster Students Union (MSU). Outdoor containers have been placed first and the inside containers will be added over the next two to three weeks after consultation with staff to determine the best locations, said Jan Callfas, of physical plant. The new recycling program and campus clean up are just the beginning of a renewed focus on environmental issues at the University. A University environmental committee has been established and will be making recommendations to the Board of Governors as part of the overall master plan process. The committee, in the early stages of its work, is establishing terms of reference and looking at policies and guidelines from other universities and organizations across the country. Karen Belaire, vice-president administration, said: "Recycling on campus is important to all of us."

October 31, 2001

The first annual Campus Clean Sweep, jointly organized by staff from physical plant and the McMaster Students Union, takes place today at lunchtime. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate to rid the campus of litter  putting the University's best "face" forward to visitors and ensuring there is a clean, safe environment for those who study and work here. Lunch hours have been extended by a half hour with the normal lunch of 12 noon to 1 p.m. beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the later lunch of 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. extended to 2:30 p.m. Garbage bags and gloves will be supplied to all participants - who should "dress down" - and grounds crew staff will lead teams on pre-determined routes. Participants are asked to meet in front of Gilmour Hall at either 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Today also marks the return of campus-wide recycling and new recycling containers will be unveiled. (End of story)

October 31, 2001

McMaster is adopting a new service recognition policy. The University is revising most policies and practices directly related to employee years of service. The concept of "continuous service" is being replaced by that of "cumulative service." This will enable McMaster to recognize the total service of those full-time and regular part-time salaried and hourly employees who, at some time(s), left the employ of McMaster, but returned. "The new policy is part of McMaster University's commitment to continuously improve the experience of working at McMaster and its employee recognition practices," says Karen Belaire vice-president administration. It evolved from a recommendation by staff.

October 30, 2001

McMaster's School of Business has made a dramatic move into first place in the return-on-investment category of Canadian Business magazine's annual MBA rankings. The Michael G. DeGroote School of Business moved from last year's position of 16th to 1st place in the return-on-investment category. It also improved in the overall rankings, moving to 7th place overall from 12th. In the return-on-investment category, McMaster students experienced a 252 per cent increase in average salaries from the time they entered their MBA to the time they found work. This brings the average back up to the levels McMaster registered in the first year of the survey category. Last year's rate was 183 per cent. These figures are based on an average incoming salary of $18,408 and an average graduating salary of $64,728. Vishwanath Baba, dean of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business, is proud of the school's successes. This truly is a testament to our experiential learning philosophy," he said. "Students enter our program with very little experience in the world of business. They leave with a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in their chosen fields." Most MBA programs cater to mid-career professionals, while the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business specializes in delivering an MBA education to a younger market, students with little or no work experience.

October 29, 2001

Almost 2,000 people patiently lined up last week for a free flu shot at the four clinics held on campus, Student Health Service reports. This was the first time a free clinic was held for students and employees - the response was tremendous. Student Health Service and Employee Health Service said considerations for next year include a larger room, longer clinic hours and increased clinic staff so that everyone can be accommodated. If you missed getting your flu vaccine there are still options available: students may book an appointment at Student Health Service, ext. 27700 employees may book an appointment with Employee Health Service, ext. 23300 the City of Hamilton is hosting numerous clinics throughout the fall and dates and locations are listed on its Web site at www.city.hamilton.on.ca Shoppers Drug Mart in Westdale (905-525-7772) is hosting an evening clinic, by appointment, on Nov. 1. (End of story)

October 26, 2001

McMaster University is on two national top 10 lists that rank research intensity and income at Canadian universities. The University is one of only 10 in the country to top the $100-million mark in sponsored research income in 2000, according to a report ranking Canada's Top 50 Research Universities published Thursday. The University moved into the top ten group, as its $106.9 million was an increase of 24.4 per cent over the previous year, when it was in 11th place. In the same report, McMaster is also on the top 10 list which ranked Canadian universities by research intensity, defined as research dollars per full-time faculty position. Averaging $117,600 per faculty position, McMaster placed 7th, or 37 per cent higher than the Top 50 average of $85,900. Mamdouh Shoukri, vice-president research and international affairs, says McMaster has seen a significant increase in its sponsored research income over the last few years. We've seen an increase of more than $25 million in just the last couple of years and we expect that to grow again next year, he says, adding that the University is now seeing the results of new provincial and federal research investment programs like the Ontario Research & Development Challenge Fund and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. The study shows that 65 per cent of the research money comes from all levels of government, with the remainder coming from corporations, private donors and non-profit organizations. The report was published by Research Infosource Inc. based on data collected by Statistics Canada. (End of story)

October 26, 2001

A fourth-year electrical engineering & management student has won the undergraduate seat on the Board of Governors. Ali Rohani will serve on the Board for a two-year term from November 2001 to October 2003. Rohani was one of 10 candidates vying for the undergraduate seat in an election that saw the largest number of candidates fielded in 10 years. The online election ran from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12. As well, the Board of Governors election broke another record, with the highest voter turnout ever - 413 votes were cast. Sa'ad Salim, of the medical science program, will represent graduate students on the Board from November 2001 to October 2003. The previously scheduled election for this seat was cancelled, when the second graduate candidate withdrew. Rohani and Salim were also appointed to the Board's finance and audit committees.

October 25, 2001

High school students, their families and friends will be checking out the campus Saturday as part of Fall Preview 2001. Prospective students - about 2,000 visitors came last year - are invited to attend an information session and take part in campus walkabouts. More than 30 academic, student service and student club displays will be on view in the Ivor Wynne Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to browse through the available information and have their questions answered by the exhibitors. As well, self-guided tours can be taken of the campus, including a stop inside a residence, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for Fall Preview contact 905-525-4600 or click on registrar.mcmaster.ca/external/tours/preview.htm.