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January 31, 2006

Gary Warner named Hamilton’s Citizen of the Year

It has been a notable year for McMaster's Gary Warner. On the heels of receiving the Order of Canada, the professor of linguistics and French has been named Hamilton's Distinguished Citizen of the Year. Warner was selected among six recipients (three from McMaster) last night to receive the 2005 Royal Bank Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award.

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January 31, 2006

Largest spinal injury study recruits participants

Researchers are looking for 800 Ontarians with spinal cord injuries for a landmark study to determine whether physical activity is related to better health and quality of life. It will be the largest study of its kind, and could change the treatment currently given to those with such injuries. Kathleen Martin Ginis, associate professor of kinesiology at McMaster University, and the lead investigator in the Study of Health and Activity in People with Spinal Cord Injury (SHAPE-SCI) said people with spinal cord injuries are at heightened risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity as well as various secondary health complications such as chronic pain, skin ulcers, and urinary tract infections. The key to preventing these problems, she believes, lies in increasing a person's physical activity.

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January 30, 2006

Defining a distinctive reputation for McMaster

Telling McMaster's unique story is the focus of an initiative now under way. "One of the critical success factors identified in McMaster's strategic plan, Refining Directions, is building and defining the University's reputation on a national and international level," says Judith Chopra, branding advisor for the University. "The first step in achieving that goal is to define McMaster's reputation - What makes us different? Who succeeds here? What do we aspire to achieve? What promises do we make and keep?"

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January 30, 2006

Record attendance set for M.E.S.S. basketball event

More than 530 McMaster employees, retirees and their families came out to support the women's and men's Marauders basketball teams on Saturday in Burridge Gymnasium as both teams faced Brock University. This was the fourth annual McMaster Employee Spirit Society (M.E.S.S.!) basketball event. Employees and their families were provided free admission, child-minding services, complimentary food and refreshments and the opportunity to win draw prizes. In addition, the complimentary face painting was a big hit with the young, and the young-at-heart.

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January 30, 2006

McMaster physician will be remembered for impact on rheumatology care

A renowned Hamilton physician will be remembered for his distinguished accomplishments in the field of rheumatology. William Watson Buchanan, 75, died on Saturday, Jan. 28. He was a McMaster University professor emeritus of rheumatology and had retired as a clinician with Hamilton Health Sciences in June, 2005.

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