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October 3, 2002

Posted on Oct. 3: Serving the community right

It may only be a day, but it could be the experience of a lifetime. The Experiential Education Initiative within the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University, in partnership with Volunteer Hamilton and supported by the United Way, is organizing an event that can help students make a difference in their community. Mac Serve will offer students the opportunity to spend half a day volunteering in a local community organization and connect this to their academic and personal life. "By participating in Mac Serve, we hope students will learn more about the urgent and pressing needs that exist in the community and will be inspired to get more involved and make a difference," said Kris McCrady, leadership co-ordinator with Experiential Education.

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October 2, 2002

Posted on Oct. 2: John Polkinghorne presents science and theology lectures

A mathematical physicist and Anglican priest renowned for his treatment of theology as a natural science presents two public lectures on campus this week. John Polkinghorne is a Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor invited by the Faculty of Science to lecture on his studies about the complicated relationship between science and theology. The first lecture is entitled "Belief in God in an age of science" and will be presented Thursday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The second lecture, presented in conjunction with the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation, is called "How will it all end?" and will be presented Friday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Both lectures will be held in HSC-1A1 and are open to the public.

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October 2, 2002

Posted on Oct. 2: ‘MESS’ brings together faculty, staff

McMaster isn't messing' around in its effort to bring together faculty and staff. The McMaster Employee Spirit Society (MESS) is offering free tickets to the Oct. 12 Marauders football game to faculty, staff and their families. "The purpose of this is to bring McMaster employees and their families together to the football game, in a way of building "working at McMaster" team spirit and to recognize and thank employees and have fun with colleagues and families," says Anthony Celani, Human Resources officer. The Marauders will take on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues at Les Prince Field at 2 p.m. The initiative includes free refreshments in a tent from 1 to 2 p.m., end-zone patio seating, child-monitoring services and children's programs from 1 to 5 p.m. for ages four and up. Half-time activities include a 60-piece marching band from New Jersey, a 50-50 draw and door prizes. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available. To get game tickets and information sent by mail, you must register by Oct. 4. Employees who register after that date will be able to pick up their tickets and information at the Ivor Wynne Centre Locker Rooms Service Desk. Tickets are limited to a maximum of two adults and two children per family. Registration must identify is minding/activities for children over four years old are needed during the game and if a child has special needs. For more information, or to register online, visit http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/life/index.html or email celania@mcmaster.ca.

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October 1, 2002

Posted on Oct. 1: Canada needs universities that produce the best knowledge and the best graduates: Speech from the Throne

The Speech from the Throne officially opened the new session of Parliament yesterday. The Speech sets out the broad goals and directions of the government and its strategy to accomplish those goals. The following are sections from the Speech on Skills, Learning and Research: "The fuel of the new economy is knowledge. The government has invested heavily in providing Canada's schools and libraries with the information technology to connect young Canadians with the best information and knowledge the world has to offer. It has invested in access to universities and in excellence in university research because Canada's youth need and deserve the best education possible, and Canada needs universities that produce the best knowledge and the best graduates. The government will build on these investments. It will continue to increase its funding to the federal granting councils to provide young Canadians greater support for graduate studies and research. It will work with universities on the indirect costs of research and on strategies for its commercialization to create opportunities for entrepreneurs and to fuel innovation. It will strengthen government science, integrating its efforts across departments and disciplines, and focussing on the priorities of Canadians. In November, the Government of Canada will host the National Summit on Innovation and Learning. This will be an opportunity to position Canada as a world leader in such areas as health sciences, biotechnology and clean energy. The government will work with its partners to break down the barriers to the recognition of foreign credentials and will fast-track skilled workers entering Canada with jobs already waiting for them. It will also position Canada as a destination of choice for talented foreign students and skilled workers by more aggressively selecting and recruiting through universities and in key embassies abroad. It has invested in access to universities and in excellence in university research because Canada's youth need and deserve the best education possible, and Canada needs universities that produce the best knowledge and the best graduates."

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October 1, 2002

Posted on Oct. 1: Documents on Einstein from the Russell Archives headed for major exhibition

McMaster University will be lending two documents from the Bertrand Russell Archives for a major exhibition on Einstein to be staged at four museums in the United States and one museum in Israel over the next three years. The exhibit is titled Einstein: Changing World. Carl Spadoni, research collections librarian, Mills Memorial Library, says that the Library will be providing the April 11, 1955 letter from Einstein to Russell which, in fact, is Einstein's last letter. The letter was written a week before Einstein died, and in it he agrees to sign a statement about the threat of proliferation of nuclear weapons. The statement is known today as the "Russell-Einstein Manifesto." The second document is a mimeographed press release, containing the statement, which is signed by Einstein, Russell, and six other scientists, several of whom were Nobel Prize winners.

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