McMaster Archive

March 5, 2014

Going bananas at McMaster’s Biology Greenhouse

The air outside might be frigid, but at McMaster bananas are in bloom.

March 4, 2014

MacSMS puts local weather in the palm of your hand

A trio of engineering students have created a new messaging service that offers real-time weather updates generated by the McMaster Weather Station.

March 3, 2014

McMaster welcomes Gordon Pitts as Business Writer-in-Residence

Well-known business journalist Gordon Pitts has joined McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business as Business Writer-in-Residence.

March 3, 2014

‘The education of Patrick Deane’ shines spotlight on University President

McMaster's President Patrick Deane was the subject of a feature spread in this weekend's Hamilton Spectator.

February 28, 2014

Feedback encouraged for teaching-stream faculty recommendations

The University community is encouraged to help shape the future of teaching-stream faculty by providing feedback about a new report concerning these positions.  

February 27, 2014

Engineering students tour Wilson Hall construction site

A group of civil engineering students got up-close and personal with the construction of the new L.R. Wilson Hall building Wednesday .

February 27, 2014

Post-doc wants to put a lid on messy composting

Composting is anything but pleasant. That's why Morgan Wyatt says you need a Greenlid.

February 26, 2014

McMaster researchers discover secret of bowel movement

Gastroenterology scientist Jan Huizinga and his team have cleared up one aspect of how the bowels move that had mystified scientists for, well, forever.

February 26, 2014

Tell us your FWI story: Mapping Paradise

A year ago, Mapping Paradise: A Collaborative Art Exhibition, opened to the public. The project brought together artists, community groups, environmental activists and experts to inspire the creation of a unique collection of artwork.

February 25, 2014

#TodayIFeel campaign aims to put student mental health in the spotlight

#TodayIFeel campaign, taking place Feb. 24-28, aims to provide a forum for frank and open conversations surrounding mental health.

February 25, 2014

Ontario university graduates enjoy ‘lifetime of positive employment outcomes,’ report says

Ontario university graduates have experienced the highest employment growth of any group of students over the last ten years, they are earning significantly more, and they are more likely to be working at a job related to their studies.

February 25, 2014

McMaster scientists take lead in new national health networks

A McMaster researcher will head a new Canadian network which has been formed to find innovative ways to prevent stroke.

February 24, 2014

3M National Student Fellows tackle the ‘Cult of Busy’ with new website

Cult of Busy is a brand new online support network for post-secondary students who want to lead active lives, but not feel overwhelmed.

February 24, 2014

Set, spike, win! Marauders earn two OUA volleyball titles

It was a golden weekend for McMaster varsity volleyball, as both the men's and women's teams clinched OUA titles. Both teams will compete for a national championship this week.

February 21, 2014

Students spend Reading Week working in Deep South

Students working at a Pascagoula River outdoor centre during Reading Week have been featured in a Mississippi newscast.

February 21, 2014

Revised Mosaic launch dates released

McMaster's new human resources system will launch beginning in October. The announcement was made Friday by the Mosaic Steering Committee.

February 21, 2014

McMaster delegation attends Emerging Leaders Global Summit

How can the next generation of women leaders create the future? A delegation of 16 McMaster students and faculty members traveled to New York to find out.

February 20, 2014

Michelle Reid crowned McMaster 3MT champion

Reid, an Environmental and Earth Science graduate student, took the top prize for her 180-second presentation on wetlands reclamation in the Alberta oil sands.

February 20, 2014

Weaving community volunteerism into primary health care

Back in the day neighbours looked after each other, and that sense of community is behind a pilot project at McMaster University.

February 20, 2014

Kinesiologist’s column a HIT in Globe and Mail

Martin Gibala, professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology, has been tapped to talk about exercise for a new feature in the Globe and Mail.