McMaster Archive

October 30, 2018

“Everybody’s got a story”

Meet fiction writer, poet and playwright Kate Cayley, McMaster's writer-in-residence.

October 29, 2018

Mac Pride Week Oct. 29 to Nov. 2

Celebrate Mac Pride Week from October 29 to November 2. Events include: Alumni Mixer, Pride Rally, Discussion Series, Coffeehouse, Sex Ed: Pride Edition, and more!

October 29, 2018

“A country without literature is not a country”

Anna Porter spoke about her new memoir, and her prolific career as a publisher and author during a recent event hosted by McMaster University Library, held at the Spice Factory in downtown Hamilton.

October 23, 2018

Thinking about attending McMaster? Attend Fall Preview Days

McMaster’s Fall Preview will bring thousands of prospective students and their families to campus on Oct. 27 and Nov. 17

October 22, 2018

Survey results highlight early success of Tobacco and Smoke Free campus

McMaster’s tobacco and smoke free campus designation has significantly lessened exposures to second-hand smoke, reduced campus litter and encouraged more people to quit smoking, survey finds.

October 19, 2018

Socrates Project Director honoured with Governor General Award

McMaster’s Rina Fraticelli is being honoured with a Governor General’s award for her career addressing gender inequity issues, particularly in Canada’s arts and cultural industries.

October 19, 2018

International programming to showcase McMaster’s global opportunities and initiatives

From Oct. 22 – Nov. 9, Faculties, research centres, student organizations, and administrative units are hosting dozens of events as part of MacGlobal, three weeks of programming aimed at celebrating McMaster’s commitment to global engagement.

October 19, 2018

Celebrating Open Access: Oct. 24, 25

In recognition of International Open Access Week, Mac Library is hosting events to celebrate a global movement to make scholarly articles, data sets and educational resources, like textbooks, free of cost or barriers.

October 17, 2018

McMaster Hillel — a welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish students

McMaster Hillel, a student club that launched in 2012, has an explicit goal of enriching Jewish leadership and experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.

October 17, 2018

Researchers’ Night Hamilton 2018

On October 20, curious minds of all ages are invited to discover the world of science and innovation, and meet the McMaster scientists and researchers behind the technologies and knowledge that are shaping our world.

October 17, 2018

Debbie Martin named AVP Facilities

Martin is currently the Assistant VP and Chief Administrative Officer in Health Sciences, where she has had substantial experience managing and leading complex facility, infrastructure planning, renovations and space planning initiatives.

October 16, 2018

Cannabis in Canada and at McMaster

As the country prepares for cannabis legalization, groups across campus are also preparing to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff once the implementation date passes.

October 16, 2018

Come join the celebration as Social Sciences turns 50

Join faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in celebrating a half-century of growth and learning. Oh, and there's cake.

October 15, 2018

‘Weed Deck’ of cannabis-themed playing cards aims to inform

In a fog about the legalization of marijuana? Artsci grad Ben Barrett-Forrest’s unique strategy makes learning fun.

October 12, 2018

Big Ideas: Two sides of the same coin

How a strong bond has helped two brothers, cellists and McMaster Engineering students find success.

October 12, 2018

New fellowship connects students to global learning opportunities

McMaster is one of two Canadian universities piloting a fellowship that will award up to 10 McMaster students with up to $23,500 to finance a year abroad.

October 11, 2018

Student satisfaction helps drive McMaster higher in Maclean’s rankings

McMaster University has jumped two places to No. 4 on the Maclean’s annual rankings of Canadian universities.

October 10, 2018

Employers want Mac grads, new rankings show

McMaster jumps several spots to place in the top 100 universities worldwide in the QS rankings for graduate employability

October 10, 2018

Students are encouraged to vote in upcoming Municipal Election

On October 22nd, 2018, the City of Hamilton will determine the new Mayor of the city as well as it's Ward Councillors. The McMaster Students Union is encouraging students to get out and vote. 

October 10, 2018

Engineering prof named one of Ontario’s outstanding university teachers

“Empathy, experience and reflection” are the keys to Robert Fleisig’s teaching