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Posted on June 16: Race for athletic and recreational space begins

McMaster has responded to the need for new athletic and recreational facilities by announcing plans to build a new $43-million athletic and recreation centre and stadium. Scheduled to open for the fall of 2006, the $30-million Athletics & Recreation Complex will be an addition to the University's existing Ivor Wynne Centre. This new centre will provide: a new sports hall, an indoor running track, a wellness and fitness centre twice the size and capacity of the current Pulse, international standard squash courts, new locker rooms, an expanded sports medicine clinic, as well as other teaching and training facilities. In addition, the new complex will be capable for use in hosting exams, movies, speakers, conventions and other community events. Construction of the complex is set to begin in March 2005. A future $13-million McMaster stadium to replace the existing Les Prince Field will have seating for 7,000 and will include varsity locker rooms, meeting space, storage areas, food preparation and concession facilities and seasonal multi-purpose training areas. The stadium field will be a high quality soft-surface artificial turf. The outdoor track will also be refurbished with a new track surface and new multi-seasonal artificial turf.

Posted on June 15: President recognizes outstanding service

On June 10, President Peter George hosted a reception in honour of 158 outstanding employees who have been recognized by members of the McMaster community as nominees for the President's Awards for Outstanding Service in 2003. This year's President's Awards for Outstanding Service resulted in 34 total nominations highlighting the achievements of 25 individuals and nine teams for their contribution to McMaster's mission. In his remarks President George noted, "We are committed to creativity, innovation and excellence. Today's nominees and award recipients have achieved the recognition of their peers as a result of incorporating these values in their day-to-day work and helping make McMaster the quality institution that it is. You are very much part of the reason McMaster ranks among the finest Universities in the world."