McMaster Archive

May 23, 2017

Students get glimpse of university life at Indigenous Youth STEM Conference

A free, two-day conference introduced 280 students, Grades 5 to 8, to the world of science and engineering through a host of fun engineering workshops led by McMaster Engineering students.

May 18, 2017

Communications prof, MCM director recognized by Canadian Public Relations Society

McMaster’s Alex Sévigny, APR, has been recognized by the Canadian Public Relations Society’s Hamilton branch for his dedication to the profession of public relations and communications management.

May 18, 2017

Female high school students learn about STEM during overnight stay

Building a hearing aid made Jenna Harris' future a bit clearer.

May 17, 2017

Day-long workshop introduces Indigenous high schoolers to university science

A group of Indigenous high schoolers got a taste of university-level science this week as part of a special workshop hosted by the Integrated Science Program, Indigenous Studies Program and Dillon Consulting.

May 17, 2017

Dutch royalty visit campus

International university collaborations were the focus of the visit to McMaster University by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and her husband Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven on Monday.

May 15, 2017

In photos: MayAtMac

McMaster hosted its largest annual University-wide open house, MayAtMac, for future Marauders Saturday.

May 12, 2017

McMaster taking steps to protect its networks against WannaCry ransomware

Update – Sat. May 13, 9:45 pm The global Ransomware attack known as “Wanna Cry”, has now been contained. McMaster’s network was not infected by . . .

May 12, 2017

In photos: DeGroote Insight Lecture draws more than 200 guests to Fairmont Royal York

DeGroote School of Business welcomed renowned economist and academic Glenn Hubbard for the School’s annual DeGroote Insight Lecture. The sold-out event  attracted more than 200 distinguished guests, alumni, students, faculty, and senior members of the city’s business community.

May 10, 2017

Hamilton’s academic institutions partner with City to launch CityLAB

McMaster is partnering with the City of Hamilton as well as Mohawk College and Redeemer College to launch CityLAB, an innovation hub where students, city staff and community stakeholders will co-create solutions that support the city’s strategic priorities.

May 10, 2017

Daughter of immigrants now welcomes new Canadians at citizenship ceremonies

One of three Volunteer Presiding Officers in the city - all Order of Canada recipients - DiCenso is responsible for leading new Canadians through their oath of citizenship and welcoming them to their new home.

May 9, 2017

Tech leader named Distinguished Engineering Executive in Residence

Recognized for his leadership skills and strategic vision, Politeski has dedicated his career to growing and transforming businesses within the consumer electronics industry.

May 8, 2017

Three Marauders headed to Canadian Football League

McMaster receiver Danny Vandervoort was the first U SPORTS player chosen in the 2017 Canadian Football League Draft Sunday.

May 5, 2017

Marauders announce new head coach of men’s basketball team

Patrick Tatham, already an OUA champion and U SPORTS medalist and one of Canada’s rising coaching stars, is joining the Marauders to lead one of the country’s top basketball programs.

May 5, 2017

Liss Platt: a CONSTANT decade, at McMaster Museum of Art

Liss Platt, associate Professor in Communication Studies and Multimedia, is exhibiting at the McMaster Museum of Art. Her body of work is a "retrospective" photographic series named Constant that began in 2006 and terminated in 2016.

May 4, 2017

MacPherson’s international collaboration with Grenadian college

Several Deans and senior managers from T.A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC) travelled to McMaster on April 18th to participate in a 3-day retreat with MacPherson staff set to exploring quality assurance and program enhancement frameworks.

May 3, 2017

New Wilson Leaders bring diverse set of skills to elite leadership program

Three McMaster students with a diverse set of skills and interests have been named recipients of the Wilson Leadership Scholar Award, meant to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional promise and potential.

May 3, 2017

Peter Mansbridge, Cynthia Dale and Sarah Polley to receive honorary McMaster degrees

Canadian broadcaster Peter Mansbridge and actor Cynthia Dale are to receive husband-and-wife honorary degrees from McMaster next month.

May 1, 2017

Social Sciences students present creative solutions to societal challenges

On April 27 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Social Sciences presented advocacy work in a poster showcase as part of the Clarke Prizes in Advocacy competition.

April 27, 2017

Remembering Peter George: 1941 – 2017

Peter James George, who served three terms as President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University before retiring in 2010, has died at age 75.

April 27, 2017

Studio Arts students turn trash into treasure in new Thode Makerspace

Students in Chris Myhr’s Studio Art Media Installation and Performance course were introduced to electronics and do-it-yourself culture during a recent workshop in the newly launched Thode Makerspace.