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Posted on May 26: Benefactors install memories in McMaster University wall

At a special celebration, Hamilton philanthropists Margaret and Charles Juravinski have installed a time capsule at the new Margaret & Charles Juravinski Education, Research & Development Centre, located in the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery, which is under construction at McMaster University. The stainless steel time capsule, to be opened in 2054, is filled with memorabilia that highlights Charles Juravinski's entrepreneurial business career, including an original photograph of him as a young man, as well as the tie he is wearing in the photo. Juravinski's professional career began at a construction company and then went on to ownership of a series of businesses, including a gas station, a development company and Flamboro Downs racetrack. "Charles Juravinski has learned much during his long life as an entrepreneur," said John Kelton, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences. "This time capsule will be like time-release medicine. It will do good for our descendents to learn his lessons when it is opened in 2054."

Posted on May 25: Engineering appoints associate dean for research, external relations

McMaster's Faculty of Engineering has appointed Peter Mascher its new associate dean of engineering for research and external relations. In this new position, Mascher will act as a spokesperson and advocate for the Faculty outside of the University. Internally, he is a liaison with the Office of the Vice-President Research and International Affairs and will work with other faculties to identify and initiate large, multi-faculty initiatives to enhance McMaster's research capabilities and reputation. "The creation of this position signals the Faculty's commitment to maintaining and further enhancing its status as one of the most research-intensive engineering schools in the country," Mascher says. "It will allow us to aggressively pursue new opportunities and partnerships, both in the academic environment and with industry. Among the most notable are initiatives in the areas of biomedical engineering, micro- and nanosystems, engineering design, energy systems, and environmental engineering and public policy."

Posted on May 21: Commuters challenged to get fit, help the environment

Want an excuse to get fit, help the environment, and have fun? The Commuter Challenge is the answer. McMaster University is once again joining the City of Hamilton's efforts in the Commuter Challenge, an Environment Week event that encourages Canadians from St. John's to Victoria to try more active, sustainable forms of transportation. It all takes place May 30 to June 5, 2004. On Wednesday, May 26, ACT will host an Active Transportation Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) marketplace. The fair will feature informative speakers, a "Foot First Fashion Show", vendors and other activities.