Daily News

September 21, 2000

An article posted on the Daily News this summer stated that McMaster's Work Study Program grant had doubled this year. In fact, the provincial grant . . .

September 21, 2000

A second-year McMaster student has been fined $1,200 for illegally distributing copyrighted material from a computer in his residence room. The student plead guilty to the charge of copyright infringement in provincial court this summer and his computer equipment was destroyed. The student was charged in May with distributing copies of copyright- protected computer software programs following a four-month investigation by the Hamilton office of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and McMaster Security Services.

September 20, 2000

Today is the official kickoff of the McMaster United Way Campaign. This year's goal is $165,000, an amount that co-chair Tina Horton says is definitely attainable. "It's the same (amount) as last year, and we only missed it by $2,000." The theme, Who Cares? We Know You Do, might have been written with the McMaster community in mind. Every year, McMaster faculty and staff give generously to the United Way campaign, and the campaign committee of nine enthusiastic volunteers are hoping for that same level of support again this year. Photo(l-r):Harvey Weingarten, Chris Sylvester, Judy Howson, Peter George, Tina Horton, Dorothy Pawluch and Nancy Weller stuff envelopes in preparation for this year's campaign

September 20, 2000

At a news conference held today, Crime Stoppers of Hamilton-Wentworth, McMaster University and Mohawk College announced a joint initiative to help make campus communities safer. "Crime Stoppers is excited to be able to expand the awareness of our community Crime Stoppers program to the campuses. In total there are approximately 75,000 faculty, staff and full and part-time students between the campuses; so, in effect these are small communities of their own. We are happy to be able to help address their needs, expand our horizons and deliver the Crime Stoppers message and its benefits to more people," said Crime Stoppers Chair Rose Stricker.

September 20, 2000

The University's annual financial statements are now available on the Web. “McMaster is taking another step forward to enhance the transparency of its financial information . . .

September 20, 2000

Students who earn a perfect average of 12 on at least 30 units of study will now be formally recognized on a new honour roll. . . .

September 20, 2000

The Department of Athletics & Recreation kick off it's 2000 Homecoming festivities tomorrow (Sept. 22) with the 17th annual Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner. Eight . . .

September 20, 2000

Preliminary undergraduate and graduate enrolment numbers for the 2000- 2001 academic year were reported at the Sept. 13 meeting of Senate. Full-time undergraduate student enrolment . . .

September 20, 2000

McMaster University will be hosting Disabilities Awareness Week 2000 this year from Sept. 25-29. This year is the fourth annual week hosted by the Centre . . .

September 20, 2000

The Department of English welcomes one of Canada's most versatile writers as writer-in-residence for the fall term. M.T. Kelly, novelist, short-story writer, playwright and poet, . . .

September 19, 2000

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/library.jpg”]On September 14, donors to the Health Sciences Library attended a special recognition ceremony in front of the donor wall in the Health . . .

September 19, 2000

A new post-secondary education task force will look at ways to ensure that students continue to have access to affordable, high-quality education in the 21st . . .

September 18, 2000

Priscilla de Villiers, mother of slain McMaster student Nina de Villiers and founder of Canadians Against Violence Everywhere Advocating its Termination, scatters dried rose petals . . .

September 18, 2000

McMaster medical student Hau Truong has been named a finalist in Magna International's 2000 As Prime Minister Awards national judging program. As one of 11 . . .

September 18, 2000

McMaster University is well represented at the Sydney Olympics by alumni, staff, former students and coaches. Although she competes in a variety of swimming events, 23-year-old Joanne Malar, a former McMaster swim team member, went into these Olympics hoping to shine in the 200- and 400-metre individual medley (IM) meets. Malar finished seventh in the 400-metre competition, and fifth in the 200 IM, which took place early this morning (Sept. 19). It is expected that this will be her last Olympics. Level III social sciences student Janet Cook, 21, who swims with the McMaster-based Hamilton-Wentworth Aquatic Club as well as the varsity swim team, qualified with a sixth-place finish in the women's 4x100-metre freestyle relay Olympic trials. She is coached by McMaster's Gaye Stratten.

September 18, 2000

Ancient Greece together with the grandeur of Rome at the height of its power have inspired artists throughout the ages. This was particularly true in . . .

September 15, 2000

The future of health sciences education and research was front and centre as officials from the Ontario Government, Mohawk College and McMaster University officially opened a shared Institute for Applied Health Sciences (IAHS)on Friday, Sept. 15. "This institute represents a major step forward in providing training for the high-quality health care professionals Ontario needs," said Dianne Cunningham, minister of training, colleges and universities. The $25.85 million, four-storey facility is a unique partnership of two health care educators. Located at the McMaster campus, it is home to 1,200 full-time and 3,500 part-time students from both Mohawk College and McMaster University. For a "virtual tour" of the institute, click on Read More below and scroll down to the photographs. Photo right: Education minister Dianne Cunningham speaks at institute opening

September 15, 2000

The grand opening of the new Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences takes place at 11 a.m. today (Sept. 15). The institute is a one-of-a-kind partnership in health sciences education and research. It is home to 1,200 full-time and 3,500 part-time students from both Mohawk College and McMaster University. The opening ceremonies will be held in the building atrium.

September 14, 2000

The eighth annual Mahatma Gandhi Peace Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30 will include a peace walk in Hamilton's downtown, speeches, music, community displays and refreshments. . . .

September 13, 2000

The University's first cyberspace career fair is up and running. Established by the Career Planning and Employment Centre and funded by the McMaster Students Union . . .