McMaster Archive

April 10, 2017

McMaster strongly positioned for era of change

After making difficult choices and undertaking significant improvements over the past few years, McMaster is well positioned as universities are on the threshold of important societal and policy changes.

April 7, 2017

Students, alumni celebrate end of school year at Light Up the Night

The McMaster community managed to Light Up the Night Thursday night, despite cool weather and heavy rain.

April 7, 2017

Good student neighbours recognized with community awards

University and community leaders gathered in MUSC this week to recognize the 2017 winners of the Exceptional Student Neighbour Awards.

April 6, 2017

Classes end, exams to begin April 11

The examination period will begin April 11 and will run through April 27.

April 6, 2017

McMaster map helping commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

A map from McMaster’s WWI collection is part of a special exhibit now on display at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France created to help shine a light on a unique set of artifacts left behind by the Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge.

April 6, 2017

McMaster to host FIRST Robotics Competition

McMaster University is hosting one of Canada’s premier science, technology and engineering competitions for high school-aged students.

April 5, 2017

Boiago, Demyanenko named Athletes of the Year

McMaster saluted the achievements of the student-athletes, and bid farewell to two of the greatest Marauders to bear the name, at the 2017 Athletic Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 4.

April 4, 2017

Historian to talk Confederation at Wilson Institute lecture

Historian Christopher Moore will deliver a special lecture April 6 as part of the Wilson Institute for Canadian History's Canada150 programming.

April 3, 2017

Shining a light on the Hamilton region’s aspiring writers

Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer-in-Residence Christine Pountney and 11 aspiring authors from the McMaster and Hamilton communities gave readings of their work at a recent event hosted by McMaster University Library.

March 31, 2017

Community praise for Peter George as he receives honorary doctorate

Some of President Emeritus Peter George's friends and colleagues share their best wishes for him on the occasion of his receiving an honorary doctorate as well as the naming of the Living Learning Centre residence in his honour. 

March 31, 2017

New student residence and teaching building to be named for Peter George

The naming is in recognition of President Emeritus Peter George’s transformative leadership as University President and his many contributions to McMaster, Hamilton and higher education in Ontario and Canada.

March 31, 2017

Rolling out the red carpet for the McMaster 24 Hour Film festival

The short film 'The Guy From Hamilton who Stole my Mail' took top honours at the annual McMaster 24 Hour Film Festival gala event, hosted by McMaster University Library’s Lyons New Media Centre.

March 31, 2017

Learning how to give: A look at DeGroote’s innovative Strategic Philanthropy and Leadership class

Nearly 30 students in Lynn Fergusson's fourth-year Strategic Philanthropy and Leadership class were recently able to assist two community organizations with much-needed financial support, Thrive Child and Youth Trauma Services and Hamilton Youth Poets (HYP).

March 30, 2017

School of nursing celebrates award winners and donors

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program of McMaster University, Mohawk College and Conestoga College celebrates annually the work of student nurses by hosting a ceremony to honour students.

March 28, 2017

Communications and multimedia students vie for top prize at StratComm 2017

McMaster students’ creativity and strategic know-how were on display at StratComm 2017, an annual competition that pairs teams of students with local businesses to create comprehensive marketing and communications plans.

March 27, 2017

Graduate student wants to better integrate Syrian families into the community

As part of her thesis work in the Global Health program, Sanchez is working to find better ways to integrate Syrian families into the community so they will become completely independent.

March 24, 2017

Students approve landmark expansion of activity and rec space

Students have approved a significant expansion and improvement of campus activity and athletic space, including adding nearly 100,000 square feet of fitness studios, study areas, multi-faith and meeting facilities.

March 23, 2017

Terry O’Reilly to deliver keynote address at Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec gala

The remaining 10 presentations, whittled down from more than 200 entries, will be evaluated by a panel of 25 judges comprised of industry executives and university professors.

March 22, 2017

Workshop teaches students how acting locally can lead to global impact

250 McMaster students gathered recently to learn from United Nations officials and other experts how they can help build a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future in Hamilton and around the world.

March 22, 2017

Student leads trip to local waterfalls ahead of World Water Day

As part of the Make 150 Count campaign, RBC gave $150 to individuals across the country – including master's student Sherry Du – and asked them to do good in their communities.