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It's that time of year... MSU Presidential Elections! Time for campaign and posters on the walls... but most importantly, discussion! Who are you backing for MSU President? Help spread the word about their campaign, discuss what you like about your favourite candidate's platform, and give your opinion on the platforms of the other candidates.
Our MacInsiders MSU Presidentials 2012 forum is now open with threads for each candidate:
As for those of you that havent heard of MacReation,
we're basically a club that hosts uncommon events such as paintball, laser tag, and possibly even even sky diving. We welcome everyone and anyone who enjoy these sports and just want to have fun in a friendly and healthy environment. The club also holds at least one event per month to promote and regulate social networking on campus. So, if you've ever fancied having a fling at...
The MSSS is now running elections for the 2011/2012 Executives!
What? The following positions are open to all Social Science Students for Contestation:
Vice President Administration
Vice President Academic
Vice President Finance
Vice President Programming
Vice President External
Spirit Leader
Secretary
You can find job descriptions about each positions each here: http://db.tt/DILDci5 (Also feel free to email or message the incumbent for each position or post it on the event wall and they will answer your queries)
When? The nomination period runs between 10am January 25th to 5pm February 2nd 2012, followed by a mandatory all candidates meeting at 5pm in Commons B108.
How? All you need to run is just 15 signatures by full time social science students. Followed
Ever wanted to make a child's dreams come true? Start by helping them dream big.
McMaster MakeBelieve is now accepting applications for volunteers who would like to get involved for SEMESTER TWO. Our organization helps children deal with childhood challenges (e.g. illness, pain, grief, insecurity) through the creative arts.
We are looking for compassionate artists, musicians, dancers, actors, or anyone who likes to work with kids! As a volunteer, you will have a major role in program design and work with our amazing team to develop your own creativity, communication skills, teamwork and problem-solving. You could also have the opportunity to work with children in at-risk environments, community centers, hospitals and schools. Visit our website for more information about our mission, activities and team creativity.
Hungry in Hamilton and want to support a good cause?
MacTSA presents Boston Pizza Night for Charity, happening all day this Wednesday, February 1, 2012 @ Boston Pizza on Main Street West. A portion of all meals will be donated to LOVE146.
Windstream Energy chooses Hamilton as the manufacturing hub for new offshore wind project. This makes Hamilton a first to be doing a project of this kind, and make our city the leaders in developing clean energy of this type.
The project will bring hundreds of jobs to Hamilton.
On February 9th @ 6:30pm, McMaster MakeBelieve presents a night of song, dance and theatre!
This interactive show will channel creative arts while exploring pressing community issues like teen crime, abusive relationships, poverty, self-identity challenges and much more.
Join us for an interactive community theatre piece featuring the insight and charismatic performance of guest lecturer Hartley Jafine!
Hartley is a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences who has trained with some of the most influential community theatre and theatre for development experts in the world. He currently teaches the Artistic Explorations of Community Issues course as well as Theatre for Development and Health, Attitude and Behaviour. His insightful lectures help students reevaluate the role of creative arts in society and present several accessible ways to use arts as a therapeutic tool - in both your life and the lives of children, prisoners, the homeless and other communities. ...
The McMaster Biology and Pharmacology Society (MBPS) is holding the Biology and Pharmacology program Info Night!
This event is designed for first and second year students, or anyone who is interested in entering the BioPharm program. It is your opportunity to:
- learn about the uniqueness of the learning experience our program has to offer.
- learn more about the significance of co-op.
- hear BioPharmers share their various experiences in co-op, from industry, government and academia - some are even abroad!
- learn about the application process, as well as the necessary pre-reqs.
- HAVE FREE PIZZA!
When: Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 @ 6pm
Where: TSH B106
Please register on OSCARplus so we know you are coming!
Are you interested in developing your leadership skills ?
Want to know the impact of your Emotional Intelligence in a group environment ?
Interested to know what makes leaders stand out ?
First Years Want to know more about the Prestigious Engineering and Management Program
If you answered "YES" to any one of the above Questions come out tomorrow for a "LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE" being Organized by "McMaster Engineering and Management Club" in partnership with "SELECT: A Engineering Student leadership Program"
Here are the details:
Date: Jan 31st, Tuesday
Location: ETB Room # 126
Time: 5.30-8 PM
Agenda
Topic 1: Team Leadership fundamentals 5.30-6.30 PM
Break and...
Hey everyone! McMaster Students for Health Innovation is hosting an event today on Innovative Perspective on Cancer Care and Access!
There will be two guest speakers, Dr. Joda Kuk, who you may have heard speak at the Stephen Lewis talk, and Dr. Bob Bernhardt, the president of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. It should be super interesting to hear!!
The event is at 6pm TONIGHT in HSC 1A5. There will be FREE PIZZA AND REFRESHMENTS so please come out and join us for dinner if you can make it
It has been a hot discussion topic, with over 100 thread posts... will the HSR strike? Luckily the answer to that is currently no. Buses are up and running today.
A strike that would have shut down transit service in Hamilton was averted after the city and the Amalgamated Transit Union local 107 reached a tentative deal.
The Sil has posted a great article characterizing the MSU Presidential Candidates. Take a read. Do you think it's an accurate characterization? Who are you routing for?
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