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May 13, 2003

Posted on May 13: MSU introduces innovative sustainability office

McMaster Students Union is establishing a greener campus by creating the first student union established sustainability office in Canada. Known as the Green Service, the office will be responsible for establishing and implementing environmentally friendly events and practices on campus, as well as disseminating information to students and staff. This service is a product of a year's work by a group of students. Overseen by a part-time Green Service director, the service will also include an environmental events co-ordinator and an alternative transportation co-ordinator. These part-time employees will report to the Green Service Advisory Committee made up of representatives from various McMaster groups. "Past attempts to implement environmentally friendly practices have had limited success at McMaster due to lack of structure and support," says Adam Spence, MSU vice-president education. "This model increases the chances of success because it involves so many partners, and builds on current environmental initiatives." Partners in the Green Service include the McMaster Students Union, McMaster University Faculty Association (MUFA), McMaster University Staff Association, the CUPE local, University administrators, faculties, student faculty societies, the Green Coalition and others. "I am very excited about establishing this group of university partners, which will add strength to the initiative," says Allan Dafoe, president of the Green Coalition, a McMaster Students Union club. The Green Service will combine current initiatives with new ones. The focus for the first year of operation will be MSU services and operations with hope to expand the service to a university-based sustainability office over time. "I really think that by strengthening the MSU's commitment to environmental issues we are truly leading by example," says Joanna Ranieri, MSU Environment Committee chair. The Green Service will be responsible for a wide variety of environmental work including composting, environmental audits, events like the Tupperware challenge, Green Games, the Commuter Challenge, a carpooling rideboard, MACycle co-op, lobbying and policy work.

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May 12, 2003

Posted on May 12: Campus Health Centre introduces extended health care services

Campus Health Centre and Sports Injury Clinic have collaborated to offer extended health care services for McMaster employees and students. All services are available at the Campus Health Centre, B101 of McMaster University Student Centre. "People were confused about where to go for what services," says Julie Fairservice, director of Campus Health, who met with Colleen Cupido, physiotherapist and manager of the Sports Injury Clinic. "By offering these services in one location, it is easier to know where to go." Complementary health care provides services not traditionally included in medical care. It is proven to be effective to promote healing, relaxation and pain management and therefore complements standard medical treatment. Reflexology, hot stone massage, meditation, reiki and acupressure are currently being offered by Donna Curran, certified practitioner. To book an appointment, call 905-768-0242. Acupuncture is also available from Janice Harvey, sports medicine specialist. For an appointment call ext. 23300 (employees) or ext. 27700 (students.) Rehabilitative health care offers more traditional methods of treatment to restore normal function and healing. Physiotherapy, massage therapy, bracing and orthotics, and chiropractic care are all provided by certified practitioners at Campus Health Centre. To book an appointment with any of these specialists, call ext. 23575. Although some services are covered by insurance, most require some personal expense. For current prices visit www.mcmaster.ca/shs

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May 12, 2003

Posted on May 12: Ethics in health care explored at Interdisciplinary Grand Rounds

Ethics in health care education will be investigated at the Program for Faculty Development's Interdisciplinary Grand Rounds on Wednesday, May 14. The session, "Why teach ethics to health care practitioners?" will explore the need and desirability of including ethics in health care education, the intent of offering ethics education in the health care context and a constructive framework for ethics education in health care. Presenters include: Lisa Schwartz, Arnold L. Johnson chair of Health Care Ethics, Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, will explore what it is we intend by offering ethics education in the health care context Deborah Cook, Canada Research Chair, Critical Care Medicine, Deptartment of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, will present evidence of the need and desirability of including ethics in health care education Sue Baptiste, assistant dean, Master of Clinical Health Sciences (OT) Program, will offer a constructive framework for ethics education in health care John Kelton, dean & vice-president of health sciences, will provide opening remarks, followed by an introduction by Susan Denburg, associate dean academic. The session will take place in the Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Auditorium B102 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception.

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May 12, 2003

Posted on May 12: Board of Governors approves TMG compensation

Compensation for 2003-04 for members of The Management Group (TMG) was approved by the Board of Governors at its April 24 meeting. The salary provisions . . .

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May 9, 2003

Posted on May 9: McMaster gears up for cycling championships

McMaster is gearing up for two major cycling championships coming to Hamilton in June and October. The University will remain open for both the Tim Horton's Road National Championship June 27-29 and the Road World Cycling Championships Oct. 6-12. Although routes for the bike races do not encompass either the main McMaster campus or Downtown Centre, the routing and number of visitors could have an impact on University operations. Because of street closures and altered bus routes, some University employees may be interested in scheduling vacations for this time or arranging alternative work schedules. Such arrangements must be consistent with collective agreements, and could include use of vacation time, flexible work schedules, a personal leave day or unpaid leave of absence. Both Hamilton boards of education will close schools for the World Championships in October.

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