McMaster Archive

April 14, 2020

McMaster Engineering student and his dad creating face shields for healthcare workers

Alec Fernback, an Engineering 1 student and his dad, professor Mike Noseworthy, are working on 3-D printed face shields in the iBioMed Design Studio.

April 14, 2020

MacPherson Institute helps faculty and instructors prepare for spring/summer online courses

To prepare faculty and instructors for the transition to fully online spring and summer courses, the MacPherson Institute has updated their Instructional Continuity website and added new teaching and learning resources.

April 13, 2020

Library computing power being harnessed in the fight against COVID–19

Normally, at this time of year, the Library’s public computers are in high demand by students for course assignments, printing, and web searches. But now, with these spaces closed, the processing power in the Library’s public computers is being used in a very different way.

April 10, 2020

A friendly voice to keep isolation at bay

McMaster students are offering a friendly voice and a helping hand to older adults in isolation during the pandemic.

April 9, 2020

COVID-19 update: April 9, 2020

Info on events, parking reimbursements and mental wellness resources for faculty, staff and students.

April 9, 2020

Sisters create unique mask for health-care workers

Electrical and biomedical engineering student Amanda Tomkins and her sister Kayla, a nursing student, used their time at home to design a mask that could potentially be used in place of an N95 respirator. Now, their design is nearing production.

April 9, 2020

Dean of social sciences reappointed through 2025

Under Jeremiah Hurley’s leadership, the Faculty of Social Sciences has improved its fiscal situation, increased research activities, reversed enrolment declines and raised the entrance standard.

April 9, 2020

McMaster faculty reach out to students with encouragement, smiles, dogs and superheroes

Since in-person classes are suspended, Mac instructors are finding new ways to connect.

April 8, 2020

Lessons from the pandemic: Join a live online conversation this Thursday at 7 p.m.

What can we learn from COVID-19? An upcoming webinar hosted by the Socrates Project will explore that question.

April 8, 2020

Top tips for online exams

The transition to online courses and exams has left many students needing a little extra support – and the Student Success Centre can help.

April 7, 2020

McMaster students, alumni win big at annual tech startup competition

McMaster students and recent graduates recently vied for up to $100,000 in grants and cash prizes at the Forge Student Startup Competition, held virtually on March 30.

April 3, 2020

“I think that art can help us rise up when the conditions require it”

Their building may be closed, but the McMaster Museum of Art is finding other ways to connect with people.

April 3, 2020

COVID-19 update: April 3, 2020

Highlighting a generous gift from the Juravinskis, along with info about library support, building closures and options for final grades.

April 3, 2020

“A little good news in difficult times:” A letter to the community from Charles and Margaret Juravinski

"Our wish is that this gift may inspire hope. We hope it will produce results that benefit people immediately. We urge others to find ways to give what they can."

April 3, 2020

Hamiltonians Charles and Margaret Juravinski invest $3.3 million in COVID-19 and brain health research

The couple is helping to advance the work of the city’s renowned health researchers, practitioners and clinician-scientists as they tackle both the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing research into brain and mental health.

April 2, 2020

“Campus just isn’t the same without students:” President’s letter

“We don’t yet have the answers to many of the questions that are being asked. But we are working through the issues one by one . . .

April 1, 2020

‘We want to help’ — Emergency aid aims to ease students’ stress

McMaster is offering aid to students facing financial emergencies because of COVID-19.

March 30, 2020

COVID-19 Update: March 30, 2020

Information on staying safe, managing social isolation, tech advice and campus buildings.

March 27, 2020

The quiet heroes of this disquieting time: President’s letter

‘We have the opportunity now to focus on what is important, and to find our way through this crisis with strengthened ties to each other . . .

March 24, 2020

COVID-19 update: March 24, 2020

Updates on spring convocation, what “essential services” means at McMaster, and IT support for students.