McMaster Archive

November 11, 2014

McMaster to partner with ‘best in the field’ to develop water technologies

McMaster University has signed a major agreement with Chinese and Canadian partners to support research innovation and accelerate the commercialization of new water treatment and quality monitoring technologies.

November 11, 2014

‘That terrible day made the National War Memorial something more than stone and bronze’

"Today, as we honour the fallen, let us remember the full and true cost of war." - Chancellor Suzanne Labarge

November 11, 2014

‘Father of knowledge translation’ among Community of Distinction honourees

Three professors whose careers helped raise the profile and reputation of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine were honoured with induction into the Community of Distinction.

November 11, 2014

Remembrance: Voices from the Great War

The Bach Elgar Choir and prominent stage actor, Lorne Kennedy, recently performed a moving portrait of life during the Great War told through songs, letters and diaries from McMaster’s extensive World War 1 Archives.

November 10, 2014

Next Mac Luncheon to feature ‘shootaround’ with Glen Grunwald

He's worn a number of team colours over the years, but some might say Glen Grunwald looks best in maroon and grey.

November 10, 2014

Echoes from the past: First World War song revived by McMaster student

To mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, McMaster music student Jason Scozzari revived a moving piece of wartime music from the University's archives.

November 7, 2014

Take a selfie with AskGirl and you could win!

Forget about Waldo, where’s AskGirl? You may have seen her in her usual spot beside the service desk at Mills Library, but next week, AskGirl is going on a campus tour and you’re invited to come along.

November 7, 2014

Remembrance Day service to commemorate 100th anniversary of First World War

“The Great War of the Ten Nations…cannot help but have a very direct effect upon the fortunes and activities of the graduates of McMaster.”

November 7, 2014

Poppies, circa 1936, discovered in McMaster archives

McMaster Librarians made a timely discovery nearly two years ago: poppies, thought to be from Flanders fields, pressed inside a diary found in the University's archives.

November 7, 2014

MBA students pitch in for charity

MBA students in the DeGroote School of Business paired up with local charities this month to compete in the Pitch in for Charity challenge.

November 7, 2014

Students graduate from Centre for Continuing Education

Hundreds of students earned certificates and diplomas from McMaster University's Centre for Continuing Education at a ceremony held November 6.

 

November 7, 2014

First World War letters offer glimpse into life in the trenches

“There is always a bright side to look at, and I always let things roll right along and keep happy, and trust to destiny,” he wrote. “Lots of the fellows believe in luck, but I believe in destiny, and no one can make me believe otherwise.”

November 6, 2014

MSU launches student safety video series

An MSU-produced video series provides safety tips for McMaster students.

November 6, 2014

It’s home, sweet home this weekend for Marauders football

The Marauders hope to use a not-so-secret weapon in Saturday's semi-final football game against the Ottawa Gee-Gees.

November 6, 2014

Leadership Summit for Women taking place on campus this weekend

YWCA Hamilton, in partnership with McMaster University, is proud to host the fourth-annual Leadership Summit for Women on Saturday, Nov. 8.

November 6, 2014

Patrick Deane speaks about McMaster’s next decade

President Patrick Deane spoke to a packed house in Council Chambers about what lies ahead for McMaster and other institutions of higher learning.

November 6, 2014

Can McMaster declare peace in 1914?

Avoid launching "the war to end all wars." That’s the challenge facing the grad students who will enact a peace conference that never was Tuesday.

November 5, 2014

Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship awarded to two McMaster stalwarts

Former chancellor Mel Hawkrigg and kinesiology professor Kathleen Martin Ginis will both receive the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship under the banner of McMaster University.

November 5, 2014

Two new midwifery e-books are ‘works of art’

In setting out to design a new midwifery e-book, McMaster's Bruce Wainman and his colleagues were hoping to provide a fresh resource to students in a discipline that lacked any comprehensive textbooks of its own.

November 5, 2014

Grad student’s work could change the way we store data

Cinnos Smart Mission Critical Rack is a 20-square-foot, 1,500 pound cabinet that's much cheaper and more energy efficient than traditional data storage centres.