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May 31, 2005

From Waterdown to Mac and back

Chris Marriott shrugs his shoulders and claims that "most people can do it". But to his co-workers in Nuclear Medicine, Marriott's average day's commute by bike - which amounts to between 25 and 30 kilometres - is a heroic feat. In fact, his commitment to two-wheeled transport earned him 12 separate Commuter Hero nominations last year. "He's the only person I know that rides his bike to work every day. Winter, summer, spring, rain, snow. I wish I had that much energy," admits Scott McNaughton, one of Marriott's nominators.

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May 31, 2005

Main Street entrance construction update

Beginning June 6, 2005, through to early August, the construction that is now taking place at the Main Street entrance to McMaster University and McMaster University Medical Centre will expand to affect an extensive area on the campus. The next stage of work will require the closure of the University's front access road from the point where vehicles entering from Main Street West turn left past the parking kiosk. This closure continues along that access road past building T13 and the Information Technology Building, and up University Avenue to the intersection at College Crescent. The intersection at College and University will remain open.

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May 30, 2005

Students dramatize life during first year

Upper-year students looking for unique leadership opportunities this summer, may be interested in welcoming more than 2,500 first-year students to McMaster this fall, through IRIS, the First Year Experience drama production. IRIS (Inspiration, Reflection, Integrity and Success), is the First Year Experience drama production that aims to welcome new students in to their first year at McMaster University by offering a glimpse of the opportunities and challenges they or their classmates, and roommates might encounter during their first year.

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May 30, 2005

Students introduced to life in the newsroom

This past year saw the creation of another partnership between McMaster University and The Hamilton Spectator. A unique learning opportunity, developed by the Faculty of Social Sciences Experiential Education office, gave social sciences students the opportunity to participate in a seven-week job shadow placement.

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May 30, 2005

Can DeGroote investors beat Felix the Cat?

Students can test their investment prowess against that of their professors in the Disnat DeGroote School of Business Stock Market Challenge. DeGroote staff and alumni are also participating. They will be challenged by special guest investor, Felix the Cat, who will make random stock investments.

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