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April 11, 2000

New research initiative targets superbugs

The inaugural symposium of McMaster's Antimicrobial Research Centre (ARC) will bring together international leaders in antibiotics and related research fields to discuss their latest findings in the war against "superbugs" or antibiotic-resistant pathogens. In addition to seminars by ARC members, four distinguished invited speakers will present results of their work at the symposium on Friday, April 14:

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April 11, 2000

Retiring with class

Expecting to teach his very last class as a full time professor at 11:30 on April 6, Don Woods (centre) was instead treated to a surprise party in his honour. The chemical engineering 4Z03 class was joined by faculty, staff and other students to celebrate Woods' contributions to teaching and learning. "It was fantastic!" he says. Reflecting on his 36 years at McMaster, Woods says the best part was the in-class interaction - "seeing students grow and develop as individuals, and being a part of that growing and learning process. It's been a great time." He plans to do some writing, and have more time for music (piano and organ) and oil painting.

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April 10, 2000

Vote on teaching staff election to Board begins April 12

The election for two representatives of the teaching staff on the Board of Governors will take place between 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 12 and 4:30 . . .

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April 7, 2000

McMaster launches global research network

A new institute at McMaster University brings together researchers from across Hamilton with colleagues at approximately 700 hospitals in 52 countries in a global network to address population health issues. The projects of the Population Health Institute have sponsorship by the World Health Organization and the World Heart Federation and links with core laboratories specializing in thrombosis, biochemistry, genetics and vascular research.

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April 7, 2000

Off-campus students sought for new street reps program

Off-campus students are being sought to act as "street representatives" in a new initiative to be launched this fall. The street reps will live in student housing in the neighbourhoods surrounding the University, connecting with their peers and providing a link to the University.

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