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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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May 11, 2005

The building blocks of a healthy campus

McMaster is providing the building blocks to a healthy environment through a new Sustainable Building Policy. "We want to ensure McMaster is on the leading edge of sustainable building development," says Tony Cupido, director of physical plant. "We've developed a policy that will provide a sustainable framework so that when we're designing and operating our buildings we're keeping the future and the environment in mind."

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May 10, 2005

New student president sees McMaster’s big picture

For a change, Tommy Piribauer stands in front of the camera, not behind it. He displays a broad grin as he leans against a sign in front of the McMaster University Student Centre. After all, he just finished talking about his new role as president of the McMaster Students Union (MSU). His smile disappears momentarily, while reminiscing about his days as a photographer. Leading a student body of 17,691 will not leave much time for his favourite hobby.

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