McMaster Archive

October 10, 2014

Mosaic post-HR launch support

When the next phase of Mosaic launches on October 20, McMaster will reinvent both its HR system and its method of supporting system users.  

October 10, 2014

Think double-double, not Drake, if you’re tired behind the wheel

If you’re feeling tired behind the wheel, you’re better off reaching for a cup of coffee or tea than you are turning up your favourite song.

October 10, 2014

Services streamlined, enhanced with ISS move to Student Success Centre

More than 2,800 international and exchange students will now have direct access to Student Success Centre services as a result of combining the two offices in Gilmour Hall, Room 110.

October 9, 2014

Playing slot games can have a big impact on teen brains

McMaster study provides more evidence of the link between alcohol and sports, but not illicit drug use.  

October 9, 2014

Biology Greenhouse now home to three corpse plants

The Biology Greenhouse is growing the world’s smelliest flower.  

October 9, 2014

Social Sciences goes to the dogs

The first day on campus can be an exhausting one – especially when you spend part of it chasing your own tail.  

October 9, 2014

Post-doc named Newcomer Champion by Ontario government

A McMaster post-doctoral fellow has been given a Newcomer Champion Award by the Ontario government.  

October 8, 2014

5 ways #UniversitiesTransform

Ontario’s universities, students, faculty and staff are key catalysts in helping shape and transform their communities. Here are five ways McMaster is helping transform Hamilton, the province, country and world.

October 8, 2014

Social media campaign highlights community impact of universities

The Council of Ontario Universities wants to show the world how universities transform communities.

October 7, 2014

New advisory group to focus on international activities

A new pan-University initiative is underway that will oversee the coordination and planning of international activities at McMaster.

October 7, 2014

Less than half of Canadians exercise to relieve stress

We're more likely to cope by trying to relax, talking, blaming ourselves and even just looking on the bright side.

October 7, 2014

Early risers set to watch pre-Halloween ‘blood moon’

It’s not the end of the world; it’s just a syzygy.

October 7, 2014

New website helps you explore Hamilton’s natural beauty

Just in time for the fall colours, a new website will help you get outside and explore the natural beauty in McMaster’s own backyard.

October 6, 2014

Art exhibit forces viewers to consider relationship with waste

A unique exhibit at the McMaster Museum of Art should make you stop and think about our relationship with junk.

October 6, 2014

Preparing students for success: Geoff Scott to speak on campus

Geoff Scott, former recipient of the Australian Higher Education Quality Award, will deliver the next talk in McMaster's Seminar on Higher Education: Practice, Policy and Public Life.

October 6, 2014

McMaster engineer elected RSC’s Academy of Science President

McMaster’s Jamal Deen has been elected President of the Royal Society of Canada’s Science Academy.  

October 6, 2014

When times get tough, they’re who you’re gonna call

“You can call us on your best day or worst day, or anything in-between,” says Ameema Saeed of the campus Peer Support Line.

October 6, 2014

World experts flood McMaster for Water Week

Water experts and those interested in the globe’s most precious resource are gathering at McMaster this week for the University’s first Water Week.

October 5, 2014

Red dresses raise awareness for indigenous women

Red dresses surrounded the Nina de Villiers Garden, in front of University Hall, Friday to raise awareness about missing and murdered indigenous women.

October 3, 2014

Situation in Hong Kong now a ‘game of chicken’

Netina Tan, an expert in authoritarianism and governance in Asia, on the three ways China can end the crisis in Hong Kong.