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Posted on March 12: Genome Canada awards McMaster scientists $2.9 million for genomics research

A team led by McMaster scientists is exploring the genomics of a soil bacterium that is associated with many Canadian crops in research that could eventually help the environment and improve agricultural practices. Professors Turlough Finan and Brian Golding are leading the team that has been awarded $2.9 million from Genome Canada. Their project, Genomics Analysis of Soil Microorganisms, has a $5.8 million budget. Officials from the Ontario Genomics Institute, one of five genomic centres affiliated with Genome Canada, were at McMaster Wednesday to celebrate the award and promote the research project. Genome Canada is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to developing and implementing a national strategy for genomics and proteomics research in Canada. To date, it has received $375 million from the federal government to fund genomics and proteomics research in environment, agriculture, fishery, forestry and health sectors across the country. To date, it has invested more than $294 million in 56 innovative projects across Canada. Ronnie Gavsie, president and CEO of the Ontario Genomics Institute, congratulated the researchers. "The research team led by Dr. Finan and Dr. Golding is bringing credit to Ontario and Canada for the brilliance of their work," said Gavsie. "They are creating the basic knowledge that will spark the development of new globally-competitive products and processes, thereby generating tomorrow's employment and income." McMaster President Peter George said the McMaster community, in particular students, reaps the benefits of such leading edge research. "McMaster is home to exceptional talent people like Drs. Finan and Golding who motivate and inspire our students through their approach to scientific discovery."

Posted on March 11: High school students explore McMaster

During March Break this week, countless high school students are giving their brains a time-out by hitting the beach or skiing the slopes. But at McMaster, you may have noticed many still have academics on the brain. More than 3,500 students and their parents are visiting McMaster this week, partaking in one of several campus tours offered through Student Liaison. And if numbers are any indication, students are showing a heightened interest in McMaster. Approximately 1,500 more visitors than last year are expected to tour campus this week. "Taking a campus tour remains to be one of the best ways to find out what a university has to offer and March Break is the perfect opportunity for many of our applicants to visit campus," says Patricia Harris, associate registrar for student liaison. "For most students, the campus tour is their first visit to the University. It allows them to get a sense of the size, layout and personality of the campus." Regular student tours take place Monday through Friday, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This week they begin in the lobby of the McMaster University Student Centre. Students can register for a tour online at http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/external/tours, or by phone 905-525-9140 ext. 23650.

Posted on March 11: Lecture examines fallout and rise of information technology

Carol Stephenson, recent president and chief executive officer of Lucent Technologies Canada, will present the 19th annual J.W. Hodgins Memorial Lecture tonight (March 11). Presented by the Faculty of Engineering, the lecture "After the Bust: Rebuilding the Trust", takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the McMaster Information Technology Building, Lecture Hall, Room 137. Stephenson, who has an extensive background within the telecommunications industry, will discuss the evolution of the information technology industry and where she sees it heading in the future. She recently led Lucent's Canadian team in providing sales, marketing, installation, maintenance and other services to the company's growing service provider customer base across Canada. She has a range of expertise in marketing, operations, strategic planning, business development, regulatory affairs, alliance management, technology development and financial management. Prior to her position at Lucent, Stephenson was president and COO of BCE Media Inc., a startup company offering leading edge satellite services for corporate business customers throughout the Americas. Before that, she was president and CEO of Stentor Resource Centre Inc. where she led the national marketing and technology development centre for Canada's nine telecommunications companies. In 1995, she was named Woman of the Year by Canadian Women in Telecommunications and in 1998 was named Woman of the Year by Wired Women. She is currently chair of the Board of Directors of the Information Technology Association of Canada as well as a director for Queen's University School of Business Advisory Board, Ottawa-Carleton Economic Development Corporation, Women's College Hospital Foundation Board, Ottawa Airport Authority and ING Canada. Stephenson is a graduate of the University of Toronto and has successfully completed the executive program at the Graduate School of Business Administration, University of California at Berkeley, as well as the advanced management program at Harvard University.

Posted on March 11: Committee seeks new sexual harassment and anti-discrimination officer

McMaster President Peter George recently provided an update to the University community that the search has begun for a new sexual harassment and anti-discrimination officer. The person replaces Cindy Player, who has taken on a new position at the City of Hamilton as a human rights consultant. A selection committee, chaired by Jane Aronson, professor of social work, has been appointed to lead the search. In the interim, Jane Mulkewich has agreed to take on the role of acting sexual harassment and anti-discrimination officer. Mulkewich joined the University in June 2002 as a human rights educator in the Sexual Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Office. She previously worked with the Hamilton Police Service for eight years as the anti-racism and anti-discrimination officer. "We wish Cindy well in her new job and thank her for the tremendous contributions she made in making McMaster a more inclusive and welcoming community for students, staff and faculty," George said.

Posted on March 10: MSU recognizes excellence in teaching

Did you nominate your favourite teacher for an award earlier this year? Do you know an outstanding professor who has made exceptional contributions to McMaster? Would you like to come out and support your instructors? If you answered yes to any of the above questions come and check out the MSU Teaching Awards Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the CIBC Banquet Hall at the McMaster University Student Centre. The annual McMaster Students Union event, recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching. Awards to be presented include Faculty Awards, Merit Awards for teachers in the first or second year at Mac, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. A reception will follow the ceremony. Award recipients are nominated by students each semester and classes of the top two nominees in each faculty are given evaluation forms to complete. The winner is the teacher with the highest ranking on these forms. Faculty Awards are given for each of the following faculties or programs; Arts & Science, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Kinesiology, Nursing, Science, Social Work, and Social Studies. Merit Awards are given to support teachers in their first or second year at McMaster who have already made a significant contribution to the community. Each year, Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented to one or more instructors who have shown dedication to teaching at McMaster University for at least ten years, have been nominated for an MSU Teaching Award in the past and are close to retirement. This award recognizes the significant contribution by an instructor to the McMaster community due to their proven years of outstanding teaching but also considers their contributions to academia. Further information about the awards can be found at www.msu.mcmaster.ca/tac/index.php.

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