Daily News

Posted on June 19: McMaster on target for double cohort

McMaster has fulfilled its commitment to taking its share of students within the double cohort. High school students had until this past Monday to accept university offers and the Ontario University Application Centre has now finalized the numbers for this fall. At McMaster, 4,770 high school graduates have accepted first-year places, the University's enrolment target agreement with the province was 4,330 students. The target is based on a student count as of Nov. 1, 2003. McMaster's overall enrolment target for first-year this fall is 5,100 and registrar, George Granger says once you take the usual attrition rate into account he expects the University to be close to that number. Across the province close to 72,000 students have accepted offers to university. The government had made a commitment to provide 70,000 student spaces. Eighty-one percent of applicants accepted an admission offer from one of their top three choices.

Posted on June 18: Graduate students recognized for leadership, athleticism

Graduate student leadership and athleticism was recognized at an awards celebration Tuesday. Hosted by the 2002 Graduate Student Association Executive, the inaugural event honoured athletic, human and leadership achievements of students from all faculties, programs and departments. It celebrated more than 100 students, recognized by their peers for outstanding contributions to civic and human values while pursuing graduate research. "I want to extend my personal thanks and congratulations to all the graduate students who contribute their time and talents to varsity athletics, intramural recreation, university governance, and student leadership activities," expressed McMaster President Peter George. "I commend you on your tremendous achievements in supporting and representing McMaster during the 2002-2003 school year. It was a year of brilliant successes . . . Despite the pressures of study and preparation for career, you have continued to participate at the highest level and, in many cases, have taken leadership positions in your sport, our university and community as well." For a list of the award recipients, click here.

Posted on June 17: Peter George accepts prestigious honour

For his communal leadership and support of the Jewish community, McMaster President Peter George was honoured at one of the most important social events on the Jewish calendar Sunday, June 15. Named the 2003 Negev Dinner Honoree, George accepted the honour, announced by the Hamilton Jewish National Fund's Board of Directors and the Negev Dinner 2003 Committee. About 650 people attended the 50th anniversary celebration at the Hamilton Convention Centre. The Jewish National Fund is the exclusive agent for land development in Israel and is in the forefront of environmental research and technological advances. Proceeds from the dinner supports The Greening of Mount Scopus project, located on the northernmost part of the ridge of the Mount of Olives. The afforestation of the once barren hillside has been an integral part of the Jewish National Fund of Canada's programs, one of which is to create a series of forests and parklands surrounding Jerusalem. The names of those participating in the dinner will be inscribed at the Mount Scopus dedication lookout.