McMaster Archive

November 28, 2016

Knowledge-sharing volunteers can close the ‘education gap’ to help the world’s poorest countries, advocates say

Canada’s universities, including McMaster, can do a great deal to improve the quality of life in the world’s poorest countries, says the founder of a charity that connects academic volunteers with projects in developing countries.

November 25, 2016

In-depth IT service review maps future of campus technology

An in-depth and comprehensive review of all McMaster’s information technology services is complete with the committee making substantive recommendations for improving the provision, governance and funding of the University’s IT infrastructure and related service provision.

November 25, 2016

Facility Services community day of service

In October 35 McMaster Facility Services employees spent a day with four local community organizations for their second bi-annual Community Day of Service event.

November 25, 2016

Seminar inspires critical thought about Canada’s history and national identity

Faculty, staff and students gathered for a discussion about the Academy's role in preserving history Thursday afternoon in Convocation Hall.  

November 24, 2016

Breaking barriers when it comes to transgender care

TransEd is the name of an online learning platform to provide post-secondary healthcare learners with tools to improve comfort and competence in providing care to transgender patients.

November 23, 2016

McMaster launches PhD in Labour Studies

McMaster has launched a new PhD Program that is the only such degree in North America.

November 23, 2016

Cutting-edge programs and research spaces unveiled on RJC fourth floor

The curtain has been lifted on DeGroote's newest resource for transforming business and society.

November 23, 2016

McMaster again named a Top Employer in the Hamilton-Niagara region

McMaster has been named a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for the second year in a row.

November 22, 2016

McMaster appoints new director of Human Rights and Dispute Resolution

McMaster has appointed Pilar Michaud as Director, Human Rights and Dispute Resolution in the Equity and Inclusion Office.

November 21, 2016

McMaster Arts and Science student named Rhodes Scholar

Prime Ministers. Presidents. Scientists. Titans of industry. And now, ArtSci Matthew Jordan.

November 18, 2016

Industry leaders connect school and success to launch redesigned MBA program

Last month, students in the newly-redesigned DeGroote MBA program were treated to a three-day series of engaging alumni panels at the Ron Joyce Centre.

November 18, 2016

New degree combines engineering and health sciences

A new degree program that brings together engineering and health sciences to solve real-world problems will launch at McMaster University in September 2017.

November 17, 2016

McMaster students hand out pizza to those in need in downtown Hamilton

A group of McMaster students descended on downtown Hamilton Wednesday, delivering 2,000 pieces of pizza to those in need.

November 15, 2016

Author, architect, engineer and physicist to be honoured at Fall Convocation

Author Lawrence Hill, architect Bruce Kuwabara, engineer Trueman Goba and physicist and McMaster alumnus Sow-Hsin Chen will be honoured on Thursday and Friday.

November 14, 2016

Trans-focused events and programming on campus

Join MSU WGEN and QSCC November 14th-18th for a week of trans focused programming and events. (Trans)forming Mac features a line-up of week-long programming including workshops, screenings and discussions.

November 14, 2016

Mac’s Money Centre responds to students and makes financial literacy a priority

McMaster has launched Mac’s Money Centre, a collaborative initiative that acts as a central hub for students and alumni to access financial information, resources, coaching, and financial tips.

November 14, 2016

McMaster students excel in programming competition

McMaster was ranked 3rd among Canadian universities at the Association of Computer Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest regional competition.

November 14, 2016

Top 3 tips for taking on industry giants: be ready, be armed, be brave

Join Teresa Cascioli on Tuesday, November 15 for the next DeGroote Women’s Professional Network breakfast event: Taking On The Giants and Coming Out Ahead. Cascioli will speak about her experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry and the skills needed to face the competitive giants.

November 11, 2016

McMaster library’s collection of Leonard Cohen’s letters and manuscripts offer an intimate view of the writer’s life

The early writing life of one of Canada’s most celebrated poets, novelists and lyricists, Leonard Cohen, is laid out in hundreds of pages of correspondence and manuscripts stored carefully at Mills Memorial Library.

November 11, 2016

McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education celebrates 528 graduates, inclusion and community at awards and graduation ceremony

More than 500 graduates earned certificates and diplomas from McMaster University's Centre for Continuing Education in 2015/16, celebrated at a ceremony held November 10 at Hamilton Place.