February 20, 2024
McMaster to host eclipse viewing party on April 8Free glasses, outreach events and an Instagram-worthy eclipse viewing party are being planned to mark the rare celestial event.
February 20, 2024
Renaissance Award alumni’s book explores poetry as way to resist in humanitarian crisesThe book grew from two Arts & Science graduates' shared passion for writing, human rights and humanitarian work, with all proceeds from book sales going to humanitarian organizations.
February 16, 2024
‘If you build it, they CAN come’: A legacy of accessibility advocacy at McMasterContinuing a legacy of accessibility improvement at McMaster over the past 35 years, Kim and Tim Nolan established the first donor-funded bursary for graduate students registered with SAS in the school of Social Work.
February 15, 2024
New seed grant supports McMaster research with societal impactTwo McMaster research groups have the opportunity to receive a $20,000 dollar award if their projects are innovative and address societal changes.
February 14, 2024
Students help community members adopt sustainable habitsTwo groups of students in a SUSTAIN course encouraged elementary school students to adopt greener modes of transportation and helped launch a furniture reuse platform.
February 14, 2024
Cancer battle sparks student’s entrepreneurial spiritCancer survivor Yiannis Spetsakis says his battle with the disease has given him a purpose and mission in life — to help others who are suffering from poor health.
February 13, 2024
For the people by the people: Science students unveil Indigenous art projectNatalie King's mural unveiling in the Burke Science Building brought together Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, fostering an appreciation for Indigenous art and culture and forging a community connection.
February 13, 2024
Chaitanya Bhatt on leading with inspiration and diverse perspectivesChaitanya Bhatt (EMBA ’22) shares his thoughts on what it means to be a leader and the importance of diversity in an organization.
February 12, 2024
McMaster launches world-leading Indigenous Studies MA programThe new graduate offering will be the first of its kind in Southern Ontario.
February 9, 2024
Nicole Agyei-Odame on bringing her lived experiences to role on the Board of GovernorsThe undergraduate recruitment & academic advisor (international) shares what the first few months of her term has meant to her and why she encourages others to apply.
February 8, 2024
New program will take McMaster students to Africa for internshipsThe African Youth International Internship Project, a partnership between McMaster, Empowerment Squared and charitable organization Schools of Dreams, received $4.9 million in funding from Global Affairs Canada.
February 8, 2024
Applications now open for the McMaster Okanagan Special Project FundingHave an idea for a health and well-being project that could benefit the McMaster community? You can apply for up to $5,000 in funding to make your idea into a reality.
February 7, 2024
Why McMaster Donors Give: Hamilton and District Senior Citizens’ Home RAMBYNAS Inc. invests in students and seniorsThe name of a Hamilton-area seniors’ apartment building will become synonymous with excellence in aging and rehabilitation, thanks to a generous gift from the sale of the building.
February 7, 2024
Three McMaster students in the running for global McCall MacBain ScholarshipsBianca Mammarella, Fei Mu and Amanda Round are finalists for Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.
February 6, 2024
Seminar series spotlights complexities of race data collectionThe monthly seminar series aims to forge stronger ties between students, community members, and Black scholars from across disciplines.
February 6, 2024
Employment Equity Census aims to better understand composition of McMaster’s workforceAs part of an initiative to support the launch of the new census, employees are sharing their perspectives and experiences on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, in a new nine-part video series.
February 5, 2024
Mac grad leading new outreach program in ScienceAaron Parry helps run a program that offers equity-deserving youth from across Hamilton hands-on-workshops, mentorship, transition support and leadership coaching.
February 2, 2024
Black History Month at McMaster begins with infectious beats and optimism"You might also think about what is at stake in the shift that has taken place in some quarters from Black History Month to Black Futures Month."
February 1, 2024
Elephant toothpaste and flaming bowls: Undergrads wow the crowdsChemistry and chemical biology students captivated more than 200 kids and grown-ups with an hour of flashes, bangs and chemical reactions at Magic of Molecules, an annual community event.
February 1, 2024
A chance for students to connect with nuclear industry professionalsMcMaster’s annual Nuclear Industry Night connected students with local nuclear industry professionals from a diverse range of fields.