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May 11, 2005

Budget allows McMaster to grow medical school enrolment

McMaster University's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine will be increasing its medical school enrolment to assist in solving the physician shortage, as a result of the provincial budget announced by Ontario's finance minister Greg Sorbara. The exact number of additional students is not yet determined, however, they will join the current class of 138 first-year medical students.

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May 11, 2005

Province announces $10-million for McMaster Innovation Park

In his budget, delivered to the Ontario Legislature, Greg Sorbara, the minister of finance, singled out McMaster's Innovation Park, announcing that the province would contribute $10-million to accelerate the development of the site.

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May 11, 2005

Reaction to the Ontario budget

"The province has sent a clear signal that higher education is the cornerstone of Ontario's future growth and prosperity," said Peter George, president of McMaster University following Wednesday's budget speech. The budget included a 35 per cent increase in annual operating grants for postsecondary education beginning with a $683-million increase in 2005/06, and reaching $1.2-billion by 2009/10. In addition, there is a doubling of funding for student assistance, and additional graduate student support, and funding for capital improvement.

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May 11, 2005

Vice-president University Advancement reappointed

Roger Trull has been reappointed vice-president university advancement, effective July 1, 2005. "Mr. Trull has worked tirelessly in his commitment to advancement and alumni development, and to McMaster University," said President Peter George. "He has become an innovative leader in his profession, a strong liaison with the community and an important member of the senior management team at the University."

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May 11, 2005

Asian-Canadian films highlight struggle for human rights

Human Rights and Equity Services, in partnership with OPIRG and MSU- Diversity Services, is showing two remarkable films in May (Asian Heritage Month) to draw . . .

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