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May 16, 2001

posted on May 17: $19-million centre puts McMaster at forefront of manufacturing research

Nearly two years after the University, the federal and provincial governments and a number of leading industrial partners committed $19 million to create the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI), the facility is open for business. Industrial partners, government officials, faculty, staff and students gathered this morning to celebrate the opening of the new institute, housed in an addition to the John Hodgins Engineering building. University President Peter George said the institute provides undergraduate and graduate students with a tremendous opportunity to apply their knowledge to industry-relevant research and development issues, adding that these kinds of partnerships with industry will continue to be a major thrust at McMaster. "We have become a partner, a player in the international markets, a resource for the industrial sector and a crucial link in our province's and country's economic well-being." Experts consider the MMRI to be Canada's most advanced and best-equipped manufacturing research laboratory. David Braley, president of Orlick Industries, donated $1 million to establish an endowment fund for the David Braley Chair in Advanced Manufacturing. Braley, chair of the MMRI advisory board, told the gathering that partnerships between business and education are positive for the community and a "tremendous asset" for research and development initiatives. Through the institute, McMaster engineers will conduct industry-relevant research connected to the polymer, automotive and aerospace industries and the tool, die and mould industry. Mo Elbestawi, MMRI director and a professor of mechanical engineering, said the 15,000 sq. ft. facility, which will house 13 industrial machines and a robot, is designed to meet the sophisticated research and development needs of leading manufacturers. "The institute is of international calibre and our work here will undoubtedly lead to advances in several manufacturing technologies in the areas of machining, metal forming, polymer processing and automation." MMRI Opening: Andy Hrymak, MMRI associate director (left); Jennifer Jonkers, student; Mo Elbestawi, MMRI director Photo: Shelly Easton

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May 15, 2001

posted on May 15: Online election for Board of Governors teaching staff rep continues all week

An online election is being held this week for a teaching staff representative on the Board of Governors. The candidates in this election are: Richard Butler, Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine Barbara Carroll, Department of Political Science Ian Hambleton, Department of Mathematics & Statistics The elected candidate will serve a term commencing July 1, 2001 and continuing until June 30, 2004. Complete information on this election and the candidates may be found at the Board of Governors Web site: http://www.mcmaster.ca/bog/elections, then go to the section on Teaching Staff Election. You may cast your ballot in this election any time between 9 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2001 and 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2001. Eligible voters who do not have access to the Web site may come to the Board of Governors office (Room 115, University Hall), between 9 a.m. and 12 noon and between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., during the election period. (End of story)

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May 14, 2001

posted on May 14: Firefighter brings fire safety tips to campus

Hamilton firefighter Peter DeBoer visited campus last week to remind employees of the importance of fire safety. His visit coincided with North America Health and Safety Week. "Everyone should be familiar with the evacuation procedures for their particular building," said DeBoer, who is with the department's fire prevention division. "And everyone should be on the lookout for fire hazards. If you see something dangerous then you should act." These are the hazards to watch for: Self-closing doors which have been propped open or have had their pins removed. A self-closing door will contain a fire, keeping the fire away from corridors and other people. If the door is disabled it won't serve its purpose. DeBoer says if you see that the door has been propped open with a wooden door stop, you should throw the door stop away. If the door doesn't latch properly, you should report it. Blocked exits. If you see anything that is blocking an exit you should either move it yourself or report it. Exit signs which no longer light up. "They should be lit at all times," says DeBoer. "You should report a sign which no longer works properly." Corridors with boxes or goods stored in them. "Maintaining the width of a corridor is important," he says. If the corridor is blocked it could stop people from getting out of a building in case of an emergency evacuation. "Every bit of the system is important, says DeBoer. "A fire safety plan relies on everything in the system working as planned." DeBoer's talk was a part of a three-day agenda of health and safety activities presented by Risk Management Services. (End of story)

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May 14, 2001

posted on May 14: Weekend campus open house a success

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Mayopenhousefood.jpg”]They came. They ate. They saw McMaster in all its spring glory. Prospective students and their families packed Saturday's open house, checking out . . .

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May 14, 2001

posted on May 14: Irregular hours at Museum: Odour being investigated

Hours of operation for the McMaster Museum of Art have been irregular lately while physical plant and risk management services staff investigate reports of a . . .

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