McMaster Archive

November 26, 2014

Learn how to keep breathing easy as you age

Researchers from McMaster are teaming up with The Lung Association and the Breathing as One Campaign for Lung Research for a public event to increase awareness about lung diseases.

November 26, 2014

Vanier Veterans Part 2: Stefan Ptaszek

In this brand new video series, the Daily News catches up with some of the student-athletes and coaches making their third Vanier Cup appearance with the McMaster Marauders.

November 26, 2014

Student Success Leader positions, conference registration now open

Students interested in becoming a Student Success Leader (SSL) can apply between now and Monday, Jan.19. Registration is also open for the Jan. 10 Student Leadership Conference via OSCARplus.

November 26, 2014

Vanier Veterans Part 1: Dahlin Brooks

In this brand new video series, the Daily News catches up with some of the student-athletes and coaches making their third Vanier Cup appearance with the McMaster Marauders.

November 25, 2014

Red Wilson invests $2.5 million in the study of Canadian history by renewing successful institute

Red Wilson’s latest gift to McMaster – $2.5 million – is a catalyst for revitalizing the study and promotion of Canadian history, an area where Wilson has established himself as a champion.  

November 25, 2014

Where are you watching the Vanier Cup?

The Marauders will face the Montreal Carabins this Saturday November 29th. Find out where you can watch the game along side fellow Marauders at a viewing party near you!

November 25, 2014

Former Marauder Mike Daly will battle for Grey Cup with Ticats

Defensive back Mike Daly won a Vanier Cup with McMaster in 2011. On Sunday, he'll return to BC Place to contend for another national title — the Grey Cup.

November 25, 2014

5 things you didn’t know about UMontreal

Learn about the Marauders' Vanier Cup opponents, and finally learn what a 'Carabin' really is.

November 24, 2014

‘Have faith, have hope, and take action – the world is waiting for you’

Those were the words of Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish, who was awarded an honorary degree at last week's Fall Convocation ceremonies.  

November 24, 2014

Marauders advance to Vanier Cup

The McMaster Marauders football team earned a berth in the Vanier Cup national championship with a 24-12 win over the Mount Allison Mounties Saturday at Ron Joyce Stadium.

November 24, 2014

Mac researcher studies medication adherence, and how to improve it

Here is what we know: If people take medication prescribed to them, they usually get better. But only about half of all patients take prescribed medication according to directions.

November 21, 2014

Some heparin-allergic patients could have urgent heart surgery sooner

McMaster researchers have found new evidence that suggests patients with a history of adverse reaction to the blood thinner heparin may be ready for urgent heart surgery sooner.

November 21, 2014

UTS wins award for cultural service transformation

“It’s really about growing the culture of UTS beyond our traditional technology expertise to include customer and client service skills,” explained John Kearney, McMaster’s chief information officer, who leads UTS.

November 21, 2014

Fall Convocation today

More than 1,500 graduands will earn McMaster degrees Nov. 21 at Fall Convocation ceremonies taking place in downtown Hamilton.

November 20, 2014

Biochemist Monica Pillon wins Governor General’s Medal

Pillon, now a post-doctoral scholar working with Alba Guarné, studies DNA mismatch repair — specifically the repair pathway that corrects replication errors and prevents genomic instability.

November 20, 2014

Graham Ellis bringing ‘hospital at home’ research to McMaster Innovation Park

A geriatrician from Scotland who is leading a novel "hospital at home" service will be the keynote speaker at a public talk at McMaster Innovation Park on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

November 20, 2014

Mac’s Money Centre encourages students to learn, talk about money

On Thursday, Nov. 20, students can watch a live demonstration of the new Mac’s Money Centre website — featuring the Enriched Start video-based money management tool.

November 20, 2014

Could there be a bright side to being blue?

A team at McMaster and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says depression may actually be an adaptation meant to help people cope with complex problems such as chronic illnesses or marriage breakups.

November 19, 2014

New library research examines the power of digital storytelling

Brian Detlor, the McMaster University Library’s first ever Faculty-Member-in Residence, is researching the use of digital storytelling to promote Hamilton as a place to live, work and play.

November 19, 2014

‘This is Me, This is Also Me’ examines selfie culture and self-representation

Fix your hair. Straighten your tie. Snap a quick self-portrait. Share with your friends. Exploring self-representation, self-portraiture and "selfies" is the focus of a new exhibit at the McMaster Museum of Art.