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Missa Gaia Earth Mass Concert

Announcing….. An Earth Day celebration event at Westdale United, Hamilton ON, sponsored by Westdale congregation and supported by Greening Sacred Spaces. A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF CREATION Missa Gaia/Earth Day Mass Concert Sunday evening, April 21, 7pm Westdale United Church 99 … Continue reading

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From Creativity to Success via Risk and Setback: An Insider’s Perspective

A public talk by John Bandler, professor emeritus, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, “From Creativity to Success via Risk and Setback:  An Insider’s Perspective.”  Refreshments provided.  Admission is free.  All are welcome.  RSVP: cheryl@mail.ece.mcmaster.ca

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Strata Vocal Ensemble

We invite you to mark your calendars for our upcoming concert. Tickets are $20 (student $10).  For more info about Strata Vocal Ensemble, please go to our website  www.stratavocalensemble.ca Ethereal & Earthly on Sunday April 14 2013 at 3 pm. MacNeill Baptist … Continue reading

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The Top 7 Reasons Why Smart Women Should Speak Up

The Top 7 Reasons Why Smart Women Should Speak Up, a public lecture by Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions.  Why do women’s perspectives account for less than 25 per cent of those offered in Canada’s most influential media and … Continue reading

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Human Development at the Crossroads – Free Public Lecture

Free public lecture with reception to follow.  George Roter, CEO and co-founder, Engineers Without Borders Canada, will speak on Human Development at the Crossroads–an urgent, immodest manifesto to transform engineering, to give society the engineers we deserve. 29th annual J. … Continue reading

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McMaster Change Camp

On March 26th 2013 McMaster is going to be hosting it’s first ever CHANGE CAMP from in Council Chambers (Gilmore Hall 111) from 6:30-8:30pm.  The goal of this participant-driven unconference is to bring together members of the Hamilton and McMaster … Continue reading

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Get to Know Your Community – On-line silent auction in support of Student Open Circles

Bid on-line for restaurant gift certificates, theatre, music, jewelry, artwork, sports, and more!  www.StudentOpenCircles.com/auction2013 Student Open Circles co-ordinates over 300 McMaster students volunteering in weekly groups throughout Hamilton with at-risk children and youth, adults living with disabilities, recent immigrants, and at … Continue reading

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Wood n’ Words

Kate Braid was the first female licensed carpenter in BC and has written a memoir of her experiences (Journeywoman: Swinging a Hammer in a Man’s World). John Terpstra is a well-known Hamilton poet, writer, and carpenter. He’ll be reading from … Continue reading

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Good Student Awards Ceremony

This year we have 27 nominations for the Good Student Awards.  This is the highest number we’ve ever had!  Thanks so much to those of you who felt there were students who live near you deserving of this recognition.  The … Continue reading

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Islam and Human Rights: Conversation between Religion and Secularism

Dr. Abdulaziz Sachedina is Professor and International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) Chair in Islamic Studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sachedina, who has studied in India, Iraq, Iran, and Canada, obtained his Ph.D. from the University … Continue reading

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