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June 6, 2002

Posted June 6: Social sciences graduands convoke today

The Faculty of Social Sciences confers degrees at two Convocation ceremonies today at the Great Hall in Hamilton Place. At the morning ceremony, graduands will receive degrees in anthropology, economics, geography, labour studies, political science, psychology, and religious studies. Gerontology, health studies, kinesiology, social work and sociology degrees will be conferred in the afternoon. Honorary degree recipients for these ceremonies are: Hugh Brody and Enrico Mancinelli (morning) and Ethilda (Tilly) Johnson and Roger Neilson (afternoon). Brody and Neilson will address the graduands. Other awards to be presented at these ceremonies include the President's Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership, which will be given to political science professor William Coleman. The valedictorians for these ceremonies are Franka Prce (a.m.) and Nicholas Armstrong (p.m.). To view honorary degree recipient biographies,

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June 6, 2002

Posted June 6: Celebrating SHARCNET’s endless possibilities

Representatives of the government, private sector, and the University came together Thursday (May 30) to celebrate SHARCNET(Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network), a network that brings together high-performance academic computers across southern Ontario. Working in parallel, the primary computer clusters at the University of Western Ontario, the University of Guelph, and McMaster University, along with smaller development clusters at the University of Windsor, Wilfrid Laurier University, Sheridan College, and Fanshawe College, "give researchers the tools to perform high-speed calculations they only dream about" stated Greg Chappell, vice-president of Hewlett-Packard Canada. The SHARCNET infrastructure enables forefront computational research in critical areas of science, engineering, medecine, and business. A $42 million project, SHARCNET is "the greatest example of the kind of powerful partnership that can flourish among the industrial, academic and government sectors," explained Mamdouh Shoukri, vice-president research & international affairs. David Bogart, executive director of the Ontario Innovation Trust, declared, "SHARCNET brings together the best scientific and research minds in Ontario." In contrast to the past where individual groups applied for funding independently, SHARCNET is a multi-university, interdisciplinary institute partnership, which allows for the establishment of a world-leading site for High Power Computing (HPC). Shoukri noted, "With the seven institutions involved in this partnership, it's incredible what we can accomplish by pooling our resources - not only our financial resources but our intellectual resources." In November 2001, McMaster's super computers ranked 315th on the Top 500 List , a list of the 500 most powerful computer systems in the world. The other primary SHARCNET computers ranked 183 (University of Western Ontario) and 280 (University of Guelph). Respectively, the SHARCNET computers are the third, sixth, and ninth most powerful computer systems in Canada. Peter Sutherland, dean of the Faculty of Science, explained that SHARCNET's "systems represent 27 per cent of all of the supercomputing power available in this country, and half of the supercomputing capability operated by universities in Canada. The possibilities that SHARCNET brings to research are endless." Astrophysicist Hugh Couchman uses McMaster's SHARCNET computers to simulate galaxies in a cosmic three-dimensional environment in order to understand how they formed billions of years ago. Sutherland stated, "Since coming to McMaster three years ago, Hugh has been instrumental in developing and enhancing McMaster's ever-growing reputation as a leader in supercomputing." Couchman used to have to book time on British and German computers for his experiments, but with the creation of the SHARCNET, he can conduct his work here in Canada, instead of going abroad. "Moreover, we can actually attract foreign researchers, as SHARCNET acts as a magnet for research excellence," noted Shoukri. Erik Sorensen, the first chair appointed through the SHARCNET Research Chair Program, came to McMaster from the University of Toulouse in France. He describes himself as the "end result and the end user of SHARCNET." Instead of the lengthy process of proposals, allocations, and scheduling he experienced working with many different computers on many different continents, Sorenson is able to easily access McMaster's Idra and Typhon computers. The Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network has made its mark on the University since the province-wide launch in November 2001. "SHARCNET has already had a significant impact on the scope and scale of science here at McMaster and we envision that the facility will be a tremendous resource to the province and to the country," said Shoukri.

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June 5, 2002

Posted June 5: Business, Humanities and Arts & Science Program

The School of Business, Faculty of Humanities and Arts & Science Program hold Convocation ceremonies today in the Great Hall at Hamilton Place. The Faculties will confer degrees for doctor of philosophy, master of business administration, master of arts, bachelor of arts, bachelor of music and Bachelor of Arts & Science. Business students convoke in the morning (9:30 a.m.); the humanities and Arts & Science Program students in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The Governor General's medal will also be presented to Burlington resident Beth Zdriluk, who graduates today with her BA in drama and psychology. Arts & Science student Arif Manji will be recognized with the President's Award for Excellence in Student Leadership. The valedictorians for these ceremonies are Saundra Young (business) and Laurence Scott (humanities and Arts & Science). Honorary degrees will be presented to Calvin Stiller, Henry Mintzberg, Richard Margison and Neil McArthur. Mintzberg will deliver the Convocation address and Margison will perfom at their respective ceremonies. Click on "read more" for bios of the honorary degree recipients.

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June 4, 2002

posted June 4: Nearing final phase of construction for AIC Wing

With the completion of the exterior of the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) comes a new view of the east side of campus as you approach from Stearn Drive. The hoarding around the MUSC is now gone and there are fewer construction vehicles in the immediate vicinity to obscure the view of the AIC Wing, the newest addition to the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business. Construction on the AIC Wing began in October 2001 and should be substantially completed by the end of this month. Most of the bricking has been completed on the exterior walls, while the mechanical and electrical work is near completion on the interior of the building. The new addition will house the AIC Institute for Strategic Business Studies and the e-Business Research Centre, providing approximately 17,000 square feet of space on three levels. The open concept design features an abundance of windows, creating a bright and spacious feel to the four new classrooms, 19 offices, graduate and shared work spaces.

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June 4, 2002

Posted June 4: Sixth annual McMaster Marauder Scholar brunch honours student-athletes

The CIBC Banquet Hall in the brand new McMaster University Student Centre was the site of the sixth annual McMaster Marauder Scholar brunch presented by the Assante Capital Management Group. One hundred and ninety five McMaster student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding athletic and academic accomplishments. Students-athletes who are named as Marauder Scholars must have achieved high academic standing while competing for a varsity or club team during the 2001-2002 school year. The Dr. Mary E. Keyes Award and the Dr. Jack Kennedy Award celebrate the accomplishments of the top female and male Marauder Scholars who best combine athletics and academics. Dr. Mary E. Keyes Award Dr. Mary Keyes was a key figure in the development of women's sports at McMaster. During her early years on the McMaster faculty, Dr. Keyes coached both the women's swim team and women's basketball teams. She served as President of the C.W.I.A.U. and was a key member of the Amalgamation Committee that led to the Union of the C.W.I.A.U. and the C.I.A.U. into a single entity for university sport. From 1981-87, Dr. Keyes was the Director of the School of Physical Education and Athletics. She held the position of Associate Vice President, Student Affairs at McMaster until her passing this past winter. This year's recipient of the Dr. Mary E. Keyes Award: Melissa Nock, Badminton Melissa completed her second year of the Engineering Physics and Management program this past year while competing for the Badminton team. She obtained an 11.4 average (95%) over thirty-eight units. Thirty-eight units translates into 2 to 3 additional courses above the average that a typical student would complete in an academic year. As a badminton player, Nock had a successful High School career earning OFSAA silver and bronze medals. As a junior under 19 player she was ranked in the top three in Canada and won major competitions in both Canada and the United States. At McMaster, she was the Marauder Badminton MVP in 2002 and an OUA All-Star in both 2001 and 2002. Dr. Jack Kennedy Award Dr. Jack Kennedy was an associate professor of physical education from 1965-87 and head football coach from 1966-72, guiding his team to the Atlantic Bowl Championship and College Bowl final in 1967. Kennedy was Director of Athletics from 1969-74 and head coach of the women's ice hockey team from 1976-83 leading the team to O.W.I.A.A. and North American Championships in 1978. He retired in 1987 after an impressive 34 years of coaching and passed away in 1999. This year's recipient of the Dr. Jack Kennedy Award: Rob Pineau, Baseball A third year medical student and multi-year Marauder Scholar, Pineau finished a stellar academic and athletic career this past year. While an undergraduate kinesiology student he had an 11.6 (97%) average over four years. As a graduate student he obtained an 11.3 (94%) average while earning his Masters of Science degree in Human Biodynamics. As a member of the Marauder baseball team, Pineau was a team captain for four years where he won two Division Championships ('97 & '99) and one National Championship ('97). A unanimous OUA All-Star selection in 2001, he was also in the top five in the OUA in most offensive categories. Pineau leaves McMaster having had the unique perspective of having competed for the Marauders in seven of his total eight year's at Mac ('94-99, '01) including the teams inaugural season in 1994. (End of story) PHOTO: Thirhse Quigley (centre), director of athletics and recreation congratulates Marauder Scholars Melissa Nock (Mary E. Keyes Award winner) and Rob Pineau (Dr. Jack Kennedy Award winner). Photo by Art Martin

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