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posted on Feb. 14: Books of condolence available for signing

Members of the University community wishing to send messages of condolence to the family of Mary Keyes can do so on campus beginning today. Keyes, the University's associate vice-president student affairs, died Monday after a spirited battle with cancer. The books of condolence are available at five locations on campus: Commons Building - outside the housing & conference services office Gilmour Hall - at the registrar's office Hamilton Hall - MSU Info Centre on the first floor Titles Bookstore - customer service desk Ivor Wynne Centre - locker room service counter (basement level) The books may be signed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will be available until Friday, March 1. A book of condolence will also be available at the courthouse beginning on Monday. The book will be located on the first floor in the University Advancment office from Monday to Friday only and may be signed between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Ivor Wynne Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Way of Hamilton, the Northumberland Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Box 584, Cobourg, ON K9A 4L3 or the 3Z Blood Disorder Clinic, c/o McMaster University Medical Centre. In addition, a memorial fund in Mary Keyes' name is also being established at McMaster. Donations may be sent to: McMaster University, Development Office, T-27, First Floor, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8

posted on Feb. 13: Ottawa launches innovation strategy discussion

The federal government has launched its innovation strategy with the release of two discussion papers that outline a series of national goals for a competitive economy and economic growth. Industry Minister Allan Rock and Human Resources Development Minister Jane Stewart released the papers, Achieving Excellence: Investing in People, Knowledge and Opportunity and Knowledge Matters: Skills and Learning for Canadians, yesterday. Rock called on leaders in business, academia and the public sector to work with all levels of government to identify ways to meet the national goals identified in the papers.

posted on Feb. 11: McMaster mourns loss of senior administrator

The McMaster community is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. Mary Keyes, associate vice-president of student affairs, died peacefully Monday following a spirited battle with cancer. She was 61. A memorial service will be held at McMaster on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. in Burridge Gymnasium. A reception will follow. "Mary was a much loved and respected member of our community and she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with her family and her many, many friends and colleagues at McMaster," said Acting President Peter Sutherland. As head of student affairs for the last 10 years, Keyes was responsible for many services that support the academic mission of the University. "She was a dedicated, devoted and ardent supporter of students and served much of her administrative career building and enhancing student life and services at McMaster. Her hard work, energy and enthusiasm were unmatched," said Sutherland.