January 29, 2014
Breaking down barriers to indigenous educationHow can McMaster be more responsive to indigenous learners? That was the focus of a recent panel discussion, Decolonizing the Academy: Creating Spaces for Indigenous Knowledge.
January 28, 2014
#MyDayAtMac: Your photo could be featured online and in printOwn a smartphone? Then show us how exciting McMaster is for #MyDayAtMac.
January 27, 2014
Scientists reveal cause of one of the most devastating pandemics in human historyScientists have discovered that the plague of Justinian and the Black Death were caused by distinct strains of the same pathogen. The findings suggest a new strain of plague could re-emerge in humans in the future.
January 27, 2014
Eugene Roman promotes ‘innov-action’ at Café XThe Canadian Tire executive shared his insights on the ideas of evolution in our digital world, as well as the state of innovation and technological advancement in Canada.
January 27, 2014
Universities ‘essential’ to society: PollA new survey shows Ontarians rank universities’ contributions to society as essential, behind only hospitals and elementary and high schools.
January 27, 2014
Power restored to most buildings, University open, Child Care centre closedJan. 27, 8:00 a.m.: The McMaster Child Care centre is closed for the day.
January 24, 2014
Studying economics at McMaster? Someone wants to support youMcMaster undergraduates studying economics full-time can now apply for an award worth $15,000, thanks to an anonymous donor.
January 23, 2014
Celebrating a quarter century of memoriesOn Tuesday evening, McMaster welcomed 144 employees and faculty to its prestigious Quarter Century Club.
January 23, 2014
McMaster suspends Engineering redsuits student groupEffective immediately, the redsuits will not be allowed to run or participate in any events on campus and the student group will not be permitted to participate in the organization of this year’s Welcome Week activities.
January 22, 2014
Fever-reducing meds may help spread the fluContrary to popular belief, fever-reducing medication may inadvertently cause more harm than good.
January 22, 2014
Music to my ears: Career advice from alumni in the artsStudents looking to work in the arts took part in a recent networking session at Convocation Hall with a focus on breaking into their chosen field.
January 21, 2014
Kelley Keehn offers money managing tips at Connect to CareersKeehn – a financial guru and author with more than a decade of experience in her field – will talk about how to successfully manage your money.
January 21, 2014
McMaster artist makes a case for small thingsA city, a home, an individual: each are the sum of their parts and the significance of each tiny piece is what fascinates artist John W. Ford, an assistant professor of art at McMaster University.
January 21, 2014
New mental health specialization prepares students for clinical workKristopher Brazil always knew he had a certain way with people.
January 20, 2014
Mosaic status updateIt has been a month and a half since McMaster launched its new finance and research post-awards system. This update will summarize the transition's progress.
January 20, 2014
Thousands expected at Connect to Careers job fairAs many as to 4,000 students, alumni and members of the public are expected to attend the second annual Connect to Careers Job Fair at the Careport Centre on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 20, 2014
Network of scholars brings history of science to lifeThe audience listens attentively as Walter Peace delivers a lecture on the history of cartography. His presentation contains a series of intricate images that look more like works of art than historical maps.
January 20, 2014
This month with the President: #MyDayAtMacPresident Patrick Deane on the evolving university experience and capturing it in photos on Jan. 29.
January 17, 2014
Poinar hunts for ‘Secrets in the Bones’ on The Nature of ThingsMcMaster evolutionary geneticist Hendrik Poinar was the subject of a recent episode of the popular CBC program, which focused on his quest to unravel the Black Death.
January 16, 2014
Manufacturing ‘produces larger dollar returns and generates more jobs,’ writes Puri in SpecIshwar Puri, dean of McMaster's Faculty of Engineering, contributed an editorial to Thursday's Hamilton Spectator with a focus on advanced manufacturing as a key driver of economic success.