McMaster Archive

March 24, 2014

Life after comedy: From Hamilton to Hollywood and back again

On March 26, McMaster alumnus and Hollywood screenwriter Harris Goldberg will return to campus for an in-depth conversation with professor Peter Cockett, followed by a screening of Goldberg's award-winning 2007 film, Numb.

March 21, 2014

Renaissance Award helps three students explore two very different coasts

One special award is helping two sets of students pursue very different projects this summer.  

March 20, 2014

Student leaders celebrated by MSU

Student Recognition Night celebrates the hard work and dedication of individual students and student groups and represents one of the most tangible ways in which the McMaster community can acknowledge their efforts.

March 19, 2014

FWI funding available for faculty development projects

Through Forward with Integritynew funds are available for initiatives that support and enhance faculty development at McMaster.

March 19, 2014

McMaster welcomes 800 students from across Canada to Kin Games

McMaster’s main campus and downtown Hamilton will see an influx of nearly 800 young people this week when the Kinesiology Games welcomes competitors from 33 universities across Canada.  

March 18, 2014

Mosaic status update

The University has made considerable progress in learning and adopting Mosaic over the last three months.

March 18, 2014

Art supply ‘swap shop’ helps paint brighter future for the planet

What do artists do with half-empty cans of paint? If they're students in Judy Major-Girardin's Environmentally Responsible Studio Art course, they swap the supplies for something they need.      

March 17, 2014

This month with the President: Student governance

University President Patrick Deane and McMaster Students Union president David Campbell talk about why it's so important for students to get involved on campus - especially in student government.

March 17, 2014

Marching band named best at Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Parade

Marching band members across the country might be a little green with envy today.  

March 17, 2014

Bondar talks leadership, space and Gravity with students

Roberta Bondar was the keynote speaker at the recent Canadian Conference on Student Leadership, hosted by McMaster.

March 14, 2014

Former Broadway actor takes stage at Robinson Memorial Theatre

There was at least one actor who wasn't suffering from sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach when the cast of Lighthouse took the stage at Robinson Memorial Theatre last week.

March 14, 2014

McMaster team wins inaugural Synapse Life Science Competition

A McMaster spin-off company earned the top prize at a new competition for life science businesses. Advanced Theranostics Inc. took first place in the inaugural Synapse Life Science Competition last week.

March 13, 2014

Snow on campus nothing new for McMaster

The more things change, the more things stay the same - at least when it comes to winters on campus.  

March 13, 2014

Action! Film contest aims to highlight the importance of giving

Are you a budding artist or filmmaker? The McMaster Philanthropy Multimedia Festival wants to see your best work.

March 11, 2014

Business students spend five days outside for the homeless

Eight commerce students are living outside the Student Centre this week to help raise money and awareness for young homeless people in Hamilton.

March 10, 2014

Marauders win national rugby title

The Marauders women's rugby team captured a national championship Sunday in Langford, BC.

March 10, 2014

Break a leg: Student theatre productions take centre stage at McMaster

On March 13, the curtain will rise at the Robinson Memorial Theatre for another season of the Honours Performance Series.  

March 7, 2014

‘Skate with the Dean’ brings grad students to Hamilton’s waterfront

Despite the chilly temperature on Wednesday evening, graduate students and their families had a great time at the Hamilton Waterfront Outdoor Rink during the second-annual Skate with the Dean event.

March 7, 2014

Peter Mascher appointed associate vice-president of international affairs

McMaster’s Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Peter Mascher as the University’s associate vice-president of international affairs.

March 6, 2014

Nominations open for Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually to McMaster graduates whose accomplishments are of national or international significance, as well as those who have made a significant impact in their chosen field.