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February 8, 2000
IBM clients in China benefit from shared knowledgeThirty-two industry, banking and business managers in China know more about Western management skills today thanks to a knowledge transfer course provided by McMaster faculty and IBM in Beijing.
February 8, 2000
The pursuit of wisdom, humanities styleThe Faculty of Humanities colloquium series promises to pursue the intellectual mission of the humanities -- the pursuit of wisdom in its different forms. The first in the series, Writing Up Lives in the Humanities, on Feb. 15, focuses on a hot trend -- researching and writing the biography.
February 8, 2000
“No” vote will affect services, programs, hoursStudents will not have access to health professionals at the Student Health Services(SHS) office on evenings or weekends, starting in September. The office already knows it will have to cut these hours as a result of the "No" vote on a proposed health services fee increase in the MSU referendum held this month.
February 7, 2000
Mark Levine named first chair in breast cancer researchProfessor of medicine Mark Levine is the first holder of the Buffett Taylor Chair in Breast Cancer Research. As the Buffett Taylor Chair in Breast Cancer Research, Levine will conduct independent research and clinical trials in breast cancer, evaluate the use of innovative methods to improve communication between physicians and women with breast cancer, and research methods to improve the use of clinical practice guidelines in the care of women with breast cancer.
February 7, 2000
More students pick McMaster as their first choiceMcMaster University is on the mind of many high school graduates, according to statistics released by the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). As of Feb. 3, the University has seen a seven per cent increase in applications over the same period last year.
February 6, 2000
New Steel Research Centre opens its doorsWith the rapid changes in steel production, it is expected that the steel making process of today will be unrecognizable in 20 years. The objective . . .
February 6, 2000
Region initiates environmental study for proposed new entrance for McMasterThe Region of Hamilton-Wentworth has initiated a class environmental assessment study for the newly proposed McMaster University/Main Street West entrance.
February 4, 2000
Centre inundated with requests for early childhood development instrumentWhat elements best prepare children for successful learning? The School Readiness to Learn Project, undertaken by the Canadian Centre for Studies of Children at Risk . . .
February 4, 2000
Fundraising campaign reaches $80-million markMcMaster's "Changing Tomorrow Today" campaign has caught the attention - and support - of hundreds of alumni, faculty, staff and corporate sponsors. At the end of January, campaign donations reached the $80-million mark, or 80 per cent of the total.
February 4, 2000
Students elect new MSU presidentStudents at McMaster have elected a new president. Marc Marzotto won the election on the third ballot with 1,697 votes. Sachin Aggarwal was second with 1,296 votes. Voting was held on Feb. 1 and 2. Other candidates who sought the chief position were Matt Armstrong and Sam Minniti. Results are not final until the appeal period has ended. Students said no to proposed increases in fees for both student health services and athletics & recreation.
February 3, 2000
Women and body image subject of upcoming exhibitAmerican photographer Frank Cordelle brings the Century Project, a series of black-and-white and colour nude photographs of women, to Canada -- and McMaster -- for the very first time on Feb. 8.
February 3, 2000
Soul food fair a comfort for the winter doldrumsThe doldrums of winter may not always be snow-covered anymore, but the grey, flu-riddled blues still depress many. Soul Food Fair 2000, on Feb. 9, hopes to change all that.
February 3, 2000
Report predicts critical strain on University’s resourcesMcMaster has found itself back on healthy economic ground, but the University's Finance Committee predicts this stability may be threatened by future trends beyond their control.
February 2, 2000
Plans for new residence ease housing woesThe University is in the early process of planning a new residence. The need for additional living space comes from an anticipated influx of students . . .
February 2, 2000
Airline changes have an impact on campusAn industry-wide move by Canada's major airlines to bypass traditional travel agents in order to deal directly with customers has had an impact on campus.
February 1, 2000
National recognition for four chemical engineersFour McMaster professors are among 20 Canadian chemical engineers honoured for their distinguished contributions to the field.
February 1, 2000
McMaster graduate students initiate education campaignThey may feel it in the pocket book, but the McMaster Graduate Students Association thinks students don't quite grasp the full extent of tuition fee increases. So, the GSA decided to do its part to lobby against high tuition by trying to educate students on campus.
January 31, 2000
Four candidates vying for top MSU postIt's the final lap for four candidates who are in the race to become the next MSU president.
January 31, 2000
Cultural misunderstandings contribute to business failuresThe concept of the global village may be romantic, but it is also very problematic. At a Jan. 27 lecture on “Developing Inter-Cultural Relations in . . .
January 31, 2000
Sociologist’s theory of home-grown Canadian ethnicity draws national attentionRhoda Howard-Hassmann isn't willing to embrace the long-accepted tradition that Canadians should celebrate their ancestral ethnic roots rather than their national ties.