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March 3, 2005

New collective agreement reached for teaching assistants

Both the University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3906 are pleased to announce that a new collective agreement has been reached for the bargaining unit representing teaching assistants. In a vote held Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2, 2005, CUPE members ratified the terms of the agreement by a clear majority.

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March 3, 2005

$3.5 million research grants will study aging population, and bullying

Two grants totaling $3.5-million were awarded today to McMaster University researchers: one to explore how Canada's aging population will affect the labour force and the economy; the other to find solutions to the devastating and pervasive problem of bullying.

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March 2, 2005

Lectures examine mathematical challenges of biology

A world leader in dynamical systems theory and mathematical biology will deliver next week's Britton Lectures. David Rand, chair of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Warwick, uses mathematical modeling to study evolutionary and ecological systems, to improve our understanding of the processes of biological change, and to develop new theories about the behaviour of ecological systems. Much of his work is driven by questions arising in experimental biology and in medicine, to which he applies deep mathematical theories and his own creative insights.

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March 2, 2005

McMaster, GM Canada to create engineering design and corrosion research centres

McMaster University and General Motors of Canada have partnered to establish two new automotive engineering centres -- the GM of Canada Centre for Engineering Design and the GM of Canada Centre for Corrosion Engineering Research. "GM Canada sees McMaster as a key educational partner as we work together to enhance automotive innovation and commercializable R&D in Canada," said Al Green, vice-president personnel and operations for General Motors of Canada.

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March 2, 2005

Peter George receives 2005 Spirit of the Community Award

Peter George, president and vice-chancellor of McMaster University, was named this morning recipient of the 2005 Spirit of the Community Award. The award is given to a member of the Hamilton community who best exemplifies leadership and volunteer involvement. The award is given by Hamilton Safe Communities, a not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life in Hamilton.

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