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Posted on Jan. 30: Job shadows help students gain insight into careers

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, students gained insight into their desired professions this week. During the second annual Job Shadow week (Jan. 26-30), 103 students learned first-hand about careers from a wide range of local professionals who served as career hosts for either a half-day or full-day job shadow. "It is great to have so many employers willing to take time from their busy schedules to mentor our students," says Angela Fortino, employer development co-ordinator for the Career Planning and Employment Centre (CPEC). "I am even more impressed with the number of repeat placements from last year." The job shadow experience provides students with exposure to work environments, and allows them to observe and interview professionals who are working in the students' career of interest.

Posted on Jan. 29: McMaster men’s basketball coach records Career Win 300

In his twelfth season, McMaster men's basketball coach Joe Raso recorded a Career Win 300 and Conference Win 150 as the fourth-ranked McMaster Marauders defeated the OUA west second place University of Waterloo Warriors Wednesday, Jan. 28. McMaster fourth-year senior Adam Guiney lead the Marauders with 25 points and five rebounds. Second-year forward Adam Steiner, third-year guard John Obrovac, third-year guard Ben Katz and third-year guard Justin Gunter all scored double digits for the Marauders. McMaster 2003 OUA west all-star Rob Scully missed the game with an ankle injury. The University of Waterloo was lead by Dave Munkley and Mike Sovran. Graham Jarman posted 10 points and six rebounds for the Warriors. McMaster women's basketball team also topped the University of Waterloo Warriors 61-46 Wednesday at McMaster.

Posted on Jan. 29: Second pilot project launched for Sterling Street traffic

In an attempt to ease traffic congestion and delays of vehicles entering campus at Sterling Street, a second pilot project will be implemented on Monday, Feb. 2. Effective Monday, all Zone 1 and 2 parking permit holders will enter campus via a modified Sterling Street entrance. The chain gate at the north end of Forsyth Street will no longer be used. The small kiosk at the Sterling entranced will be closed on Friday, Jan. 30 and removed January 31 and possibly February 1. Zone 1 and 2 permit holders will use this right-hand lane to enter campus without interruption. Visitors arriving at campus will use the left-hand lane that will access the remaining kiosk. Signage will be installed to direct vehicles to the appropriate lane.

Posted on Jan. 28: Marauder Weekend heats up the courts

McMaster alumni will come home to a winter wonderland this weekend at the annual Marauder Weekend, McMaster's winter Homecoming. Activities kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Burridge Gymnasium with the women's basketball alumni game, followed by the men's game at 11 a.m. An alumni luncheon will be hosted at 11:30 a.m. in the Burridge Gymnasium mezzanine. The afternoon will feature the McMaster women's basketball team, who will take on the OUA west leading University of Western Ontario Mustangs at 1 p.m. The sixth-ranked, OUA west first place McMaster men's team will take on the Mustangs at 3 p.m. At half-time of the men's game, McMaster will present the Friends of Distinction awards. "Friends of Distinction" receive this award for their tireless dedication to sport, University athletes and the "Pursuit of Excellence".