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Posted on June 29: Noted child psychiatrist honoured with teaching award

A McMaster child psychiatrist, who has mentored medical students regarding issues releted to international health and written books for Afghan children dealing with war, has received an award for her extensive accomplishments and commitment to health care education. Joanna Santa Barbara, a member of the psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences department, is the recipient of this year's John C. Sibley Award for part-time faculty from the Faculty of Health Sciences. "Recipients are selected based on activities that reflect initiative and sustained commitment and have a lasting impact on teaching and learning in the Faculty," said Susan Denburg, associate dean, academic. The Sibley Award was named for John C. Sibley, one of the founders of McMaster Medical School. He was known for his interdisciplinary approach to community health both locally and internationally. "I've learned a lot about teaching from wonderful colleagues," said Santa Barbara. "It always feels like a privilege to participate in learning situations."

Posted on June 28: McMaster captures first place in national Commuter Challenge

It turns out sustainable transportation is not a challenge for McMaster. Twelve per cent of the McMaster population -- or 618 participants took part in this year's Commuter Challenge, leading the way among similarly sized companies and organizations across the country. "We are just blown away by the results," says Jennifer Dawson, Alternative Commuting & Transportation (ACT) Office co-ordinator. "With the help of a committed campus steering committee, enthusiastic and dedicated co-ordinators from 50 departments and the lure of free food we well exceeded our goal of 400 participants. Last year we only had 79 people take the challenge. We're just thrilled with this year's response." The Commuter Challenge, an event to encourage citizens and employees across Canada to walk, cycle, take transit and rideshare to work, took place May 30 to June 5, 2004. McMaster celebrated the week with an Active Transportation Fair, free pancake breakfast (served by President Peter George and Ward One councillor Brian McHattie), and a Walk n' Roll Party, which took up part of Zone 2 parking lot.

Posted on June 25: McMaster welcomes 52 of Canada’s brightest young minds

On Monday, July 5, 2004, McMaster University will welcome 52 exceptional young high school students from across Canada for the award-winning Shad Valley Program, an elite summer camp for science, technology, mathematics, and entrepreneurship. Every year, out of thousands of applicants, 500 senior high school students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, recreation, leadership, entrepreneurship and community involvement are chosen to attend one of 10 participating Shad university campuses across Canada. At McMaster, the aspiring young minds of MacShads are exposed to the inner workings of university life, complete with guest lectures, projects, and workshops, all with a dynamic business twist.