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September 19, 2019
“Pitch in” to sustainability measures at MacMcMaster continues to make strides in sustainable practices on campus, focusing on diverting waste by increasing recycling and composting, reducing energy and water consumption, and promoting active transportation, among other initiatives.
September 19, 2019
Wilson Leadership Scholar Award applications and nominations openFounded by Chancellor Emeritus L.R. Wilson and hosted at McMaster, the WLSA aims to give students transformative experiences, while also helping to develop the next generation of leaders in Canada.
September 18, 2019
Socrates Project presents award-winning thriller The RunnerMultiple award-winning play The Runner is heading to Hamilton with performances on Sept. 19 to 22 and 26 to 28 at McMaster’s Black Box Theatre, L.R. Wilson Hall.
September 18, 2019
The Renaissance Award: A summer on sustainable farmsMegan Watson and Avery McNair spent their summer travelling across Canada learning first-hand about small-scale regenerative farming, all thanks to the McMaster Renaissance Award.
September 17, 2019
Pilot program aims to set new Science faculty up for successAn innovative pilot program is providing new faculty members in the Faculty of Science with a host of mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities aimed at helping them succeed in their first years at McMaster and throughout their careers.
September 17, 2019
Changing the weather: Mac grad backs a new musical about NewfoundlandWalter Schroeder, MBA ’69, wants to share the best of Newfoundland music — and maybe rewrite some history — with “No Change in the Weather,” a new musical currently touring Canada.
September 17, 2019
Unearthing Greek settlements in ItalyShanna Ingram is a fourth year biology student. Under the direction of Humanities associate professor Spencer Pope, she and a team of students traveled to Metaponto, Italy. The goal: To piece together the history and artifacts of the ancient Greek settlement of Metaponto.
September 16, 2019
Physician assistant students begin a traditionTwenty-five new physician assistant (PA) students were welcomed into the profession on September 13 at McMaster’s first stethoscope ceremony.
September 16, 2019
Special events mark 150th anniversary of Gandhi’s birthOrganizers of Hamilton’s annual celebrations of Gandhi are planning an extra-special series of events this year as the world marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas Gandhi.
September 16, 2019
Kickstart your career, upgrade your skills with LinkedIn LearningMcMaster students, faculty and staff have free, on-demand access to LinkedIn Learning, a popular online learning platform that offers an extensive library of more than 13,000 video tutorials covering technology, creative, professional and business topics.
September 13, 2019
Celebrating the wonder of scienceScience Literacy Week is an opportunity to explore the science that is happening all around us on campus and across Canada. Join McMaster University Library and our partners throughout the week of September 16 – 22 for a great lineup of events and activities.
September 13, 2019
Business leader and grad Michael Lee-Chin shares wisdom, insights at Mac Bermuda eventMichael Lee-Chin, the chairman of Portland Holdings Limited spoke to an audience of alumni, friends and prospective students at an event organized by the McMaster Alumni Association and the DeGroote School of Business in Hamilton, Bermuda.
September 13, 2019
New exhibition confronts ‘Indian’ image and stereotypesPeripheral Vision(s) challenges visitors to see history differently through an interplay of 19th-century Indigenous art and more recent ‘Indian portraits’ by U.S. artists.
September 13, 2019
National fundraising ride to stop at McMaster Sunday morningMcMaster physician and graduate Stacey Marjerrison is part of a small group cycling from Vancouver to Halifax this month to raise money for 17 children’s cancer centres across the country.
September 12, 2019
“Everything is much more connected than we think”McMaster Museum of Art supports art and artists at Supercrawl, including a text-based installation by Hiba Abdallah.
September 11, 2019
McMaster one of the world’s Top 75 universitiesMcMaster has been ranked 72 in the internationally respected 2020 Times Higher Education rankings, advancing five spots over last year. The university is one of only four Canadian institutions in the world's top 75.
September 10, 2019
Two McMaster professors named to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and ScientistsChandrima Chakraborty (Faculty of Humanities) and James MacKillop (Faculty of Health Sciences) have been recognized for their multidisciplinary work and intellectual leadership.
September 10, 2019
Study details positive impacts of tobacco and smoke-free campusMcMaster’s tobacco and smoke-free campus policy has had a positive impact on cutting exposure to smoke on campus and promoting health and safety, according to a newly-released report looking at the first year of the policy’s implementation.
September 9, 2019
Acclaimed philosopher named Library’s new Scholar in ResidenceNicholas Griffin, a former Canada Research Chair in Philosophy, long-time faculty member, and leading expert on the life and work of philosopher and peace advocate Bertrand Russell, has been named McMaster University Library’s new Scholar in Residence.
September 9, 2019
My anorexia recovery journeyLast year, Tess Schwartz was forced to put university on hold after she was hospitalized with anorexia. Now, one year later, she has regained her health and is starting her first year at McMaster. Schwartz shares her inspiring story and offers hope to those who may be facing a similar struggle.