posted on Feb. 14: Books of condolence available for signing

Members of the University community wishing to send messages of condolence to the family of Mary Keyes can do so on campus beginning today.

Keyes, the University's associate vice-president student affairs, died Monday after a spirited battle with cancer.

The books of condolence are available at five locations on campus:

Commons Building – outside the housing & conference services office

Gilmour Hall – at the registrar's office

Hamilton Hall – MSU Info Centre on the first floor

Titles Bookstore – customer service desk

Ivor Wynne Centre – locker room service counter (basement level)

The books may be signed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will be available until Friday, March 1.

A book of condolence will also be available at the courthouse beginning on Monday. The book will be located on the first floor in the University Advancment office from Monday to Friday only and may be signed between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Ivor Wynne Centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Way of Hamilton, the Northumberland Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Box 584, Cobourg, ON K9A 4L3 or the 3Z Blood Disorder Clinic, c/o McMaster University Medical Centre.

In addition, a memorial fund in Mary Keyes' name is also being established at McMaster. Donations may be sent to: McMaster University, Development Office, T-27, First Floor, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8

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Members of the University community wishing to send messages of condolence to the family of Mary Keyes can do so on campus beginning today.<p><br />
Keyes, the University&#039;s associate vice-president student affairs, died Monday after a spirited battle with cancer. <p><br />
The books of condolence are available at five locations on campus:<p><br />
<ul><li>Commons Building - outside the housing & conference services office</li><br />
<li>Gilmour Hall - at the registrar&#039;s office</li><br />
<li>Hamilton Hall - MSU Info Centre on the first floor</li><br />
<li>Titles Bookstore - customer service desk</li><br />
<li>Ivor Wynne Centre - locker room service counter (basement level)</li></ul><br />
The books may be signed between the hours of  9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will be available until Friday, March 1.<p><br />
<br />
A book of condolence will also be available at the courthouse beginning on Monday. The book will be located on the first floor in the University Advancment office from Monday to Friday only and may be signed between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.<br />
<br />
A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Ivor Wynne Centre. <p><br />
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Way of Hamilton, the Northumberland Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Box 584, Cobourg, ON K9A 4L3 or the 3Z Blood Disorder Clinic, c/o McMaster University Medical Centre.<p><br />
<br />
In addition, a memorial fund in Mary Keyes&#039; name is also being established at McMaster. Donations may be sent to: McMaster University, Development Office, T-27, First Floor, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON  L8S 4L8<br />

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