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GM invests $500,000 to support women in engineering and manufacturing research

General Motors of Canada Limited is investing $500,000 in McMaster University to support the institution's cutting-edge research in metal-forming and machining processes and to provide scholarships to women who pursue careers in mechanical engineering. "McMaster University's reputation for providing world-class research in machining and metal-forming processes is second to none. This partnership between GM and McMaster solidifies a long-time relationship that has existed between our two institutions. It also signals GM's commitment to sustaining and enhancing the Canadian automotive industry and to supporting women who choose careers in engineering," says Tayce Wakefield, vice-president of corporate and environmental affairs for GM of Canada.

Where have all the blue bins gone?

Is McMaster's recycling program dead? The absence of many of the blue recyling bins, which have come to symbolize the University's commitment to the 4Rs, has many members of the community questioning the status of the program. No, the recycling program is not dead. But it has been dealt a severe blow and needs the participation and support of the entire community in order to recover, say Dave Tucker, director of risk management services, and Jan Callfas, senior manager of operations, physical plant. Dozens of the blue recycling bins have been removed from hallways in buildings across campus following orders issued by the Hamilton Fire Department in November. Tucker says the bins were removed to be in compliance with guidelines for recycling in schools. "This is the first time we have had to deal with enforcement of these guidelines, which state that there is to be no recycling containers in hallways." Tucker says the fire department is concerned about the recycling bins for two reasons: combustibility of contents and obstruction of hallways (which may interfere with safe exit). Where possible, the blue bins have been relocated to other acceptable areas in campus buildings. But this means that faculty, staff and students may have to look for them and walk a little farther to deposit their recycling materials into a central bin.

Town hall meetings held today and tomorrow

Town hall meetings are being held today and tomorrow to present the reports of the staff survey work groups and the plans for implementation. Staff are being encouraged to attend one of the meetings, and supervisors have been requested to arrange for release time for staff to attend one of the meetings. Meeting times and locations:Tuesday, June 27 11 a.m.-12 noon, Health Sciences Centre, Room 1A6, and Wednesday, June 28,3-4 p.m.,Convocation Hall University Hall(Second floor) The latest information will be available on the McMaster Staff Survey Web site http://www.mcmaster.ca/ua/opr/staffsurvey.html

McMaster and St. Joseph’s name first chair in critical care

McMaster University and St. Joseph's Hospital have announced the appointment of Deborah Cook as the first McMaster University/St. Joseph's Hospital Regional Academic Chair in Critical Care Medicine. In her new position, Cook will establish an academic program in critical care, with a focus on research on clinical interventions and ethical issues relating to intensive care treatment decisions. "Dr. Cook has established an international reputation for excellence with her contributions to critical care research and education," said Russell Joffe, dean and vice-president of health sciences at McMaster. "We're pleased to be able to recognize her invaluable work with this appointment."