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March 21, 2000

Scholars from Princeton, Vatican Observatory discuss the “End of the World and the Ends of God

Is humanity headed for the junkyard? Is there life after death? Does modern astrophysics undermine the hope of an afterlife? Does one's idea of the end affect how one conducts oneself now? Two leading scholars in theology and astrophysics will consider these kinds of questions and other topics relating to science, religion and eschatology when they present a pair of lectures at McMaster today and tomorrow. (Eschatology is the body of doctrines concerning the four last things: death, judgment, heaven and hell.)

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March 21, 2000

Liberal arts students get support from Angus Reid

If you're a student of history, sociology or philosophy and you are looking for an answer to pessimists who ask "What are going to do with a degree like that?" Angus Reid's essay, The Schooling of Entrepreneurs, provides a lifeline. Reid, founder of one of North America's largest market research companies and holder a doctorate in sociology, gives hope to those studying the liberal arts. He disputes those who think the pursuit of a broad background in the arts or sciences is a waste of time and money.

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March 20, 2000

Employees set to discuss results of staff survey

McMaster's administration hopes that the best way to address issues of concern from employees is to allow them to contemplate and work through solutions in a manner that is constructive for everyone.

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March 20, 2000

McMaster submits 13 proposals for CFI 2000

McMaster has submitted 13 project proposals in its application to the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The proposals fall into three separate categories: major applications, minor applications and inter-institutional submissions. The major applications include a $32.48-million proposal for a Centre for Molecular Medicine and Health, led by Jack Gauldie, a professor and chair of pathology and molecular medicine.

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March 20, 2000

Marauders denied national title again

HALIFAX — At least the McMaster men's basketball team can say they lost to the best. The Marauders will take home few fond on-court memories . . .

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