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Posted on Nov. 13: Honorary degrees awarded to five stellar leaders from the McMaster community

Five outstanding leaders from the world of arts, business and government will be honored with about 800 McMaster University students at Fall Convocation ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 14. Investment entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Lee-Chin will speak at the 9:30 a.m. morning convocation for graduates from the Faculties of Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts & Science Program. Lee-Chin will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws. Hamilton-area music and teaching mentors Glenn Mallory and Russ Weil will receive Doctor of Letters degrees at the convocation. Patrick Guong-Ching Tan, permanent secretary of the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs, will receive a Doctor of Laws degree when he speaks to graduates from the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Health Sciences at afternoon convocation at 2:30 p.m.. Fellow engineer Joe Ng will also be honoured with a Doctor of Laws honorary degree.

Posted on Nov. 13: New Delhi defeats Hamilton to host 2010 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games Federation selected New Delhi, India today as the host of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The final vote tally by the members of the Commonwealth Games Federation members at its General Assembly was New Delhi 46 and Hamilton 22. "From the beginning this process has been about collaboration and teamwork," said McMaster University President Peter George. "Although today's outcome is not what we had hoped for, I know I speak for everyone involved in the bid from McMaster that we are proud to have been a full partner in this exciting process. I want to congratulate all of our partners -- the federal and provincial governments, the City of Hamilton and The Hamilton Spectator -- for their commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to producing an excellent bid. McMaster continues to be committed to creating a community of discovery and learning that continually strives for excellence."