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May 5, 2005

Pirate’s skull undergoes DNA testing at McMaster

A skull believed to be that of the infamous pirate Klaus Stortebeker who terrorized the Baltic and North seas in the late 14th century, has arrived at McMaster University for DNA testing. Stortebeker was known as the Robin Hood of the North Sea. Initially, his piracy was confined to Danish ships that blockaded Germany during a political struggle. Stortebeker plundered the Danish ships of ammunition and food, and turned the goods over to his countrymen. Stortebeker's pillaging became so rampant that the Danes and the Germans were forced to make peace.

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May 5, 2005

Kinesiology student presented prestigious volunteer award

Third-year kinesiology student Shawna Druchok was presented the 2005 Power of Inclusion Volunteer Award this week by the Ontario branch of the Active Living Alliance (ALA) for Canadians with a Disability. This province-wide award was introduced to recognize the efforts of an individual who volunteers their time to promote and provide opportunities for Ontarians with a disability to be physically active.

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May 5, 2005

John Capone appointed new dean of science

Following a national search, John Capone has been appointed McMaster's new dean of science. "John is an outstanding leader," says provost Ken Norrie. "He brings to the position a strong research and teaching background, experience in the development and administration of the University, and the vision and enthusiasm that will be important components of the Faculty's future success."

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May 5, 2005

Study finds high risk of recurrent child abuse

Children who have been abused are at risk of recurrence and effective prevention strategies are urgently needed, say the authors of a randomized trial published online today by The Lancet. Recurrence of child maltreatment is a major problem. In a study involving 163 Canadian families with confirmed child physical abuse or neglect, Harriet MacMillan, professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences at McMaster University, and colleagues tested whether regular home visits by public-health nurses prevented recurrence of abuse when compared to standard services from child protection agencies (CPA).

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May 5, 2005

Early football recruiting class announced

The McMaster football program has announced the early football recruiting class based on first round offers made by the University. McMaster has secured 18 players including six from the Greater Hamilton Area, three from Oakville, three from British Columbia and one from each of Brantford, Guelph, Fort Erie, Kingston, Tottenham and Windsor.

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