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October 29, 2013
Automotive innovation, EpiPen circulation and McMaster’s community infiltrationMcMaster's experts covered a lot of ground this week. See what they had to say in this week's media spotlight, compiled by the Office of Public Relations.
October 28, 2013
In conversation with McMaster’s new AVP of Teaching and Learning"McMaster is a place that thinks about tomorrow," says professor Arshad Ahmad, newly appointed associate vice-president, Teaching and Learning.
October 25, 2013
McMaster receives more than $24M in major partnerships with the federal government, Chrysler and industryThe University has entered into major partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders, to develop energy-efficient, high-performance electrified and lighter weight vehicles.
October 25, 2013
Open consultation sessions for Strategic Mandate AgreementsThe province has asked universities to continue working on their plans for the future as part of the Strategic Mandate process. McMaster students, faculty and staff are being encouraged to play an active role by participating in a number of meetings and online chats as this process unfolds.
October 24, 2013
Reflections on life, family and the value of compassionate nursingMcMaster nursing student Sarah Berryman recently submitted a column to The Hamilton Spectator's "Talk to Us" initiative about the passing of her younger brother Riley.
October 23, 2013
Fall Preview will offer ‘one-stop shop’ for prospects and familiesThe annual Fall Preview will bring thousands of prospective students and their families to campus on Oct. 26 and Nov. 16.
October 23, 2013
FEED Summit offers new perspectives on teaching and learningThe day-long session was co-hosted by the Council of Ontario Universities, the Council of Ontario Educational Developers and McMaster University, and was moderated by Arshad Ahmad, McMaster's associate vice-president, Teaching and Learning.
October 23, 2013
Doors Open McMaster returning to campus next weekFun and engaging event gives the McMaster community an up-close and personal look at the many fascinating spaces on campus.
October 22, 2013
Cyber security awareness month: safe social networkingSocial networks, including those used by McMaster staff and students, have really changed the ways we keep in touch and share information.
October 22, 2013
Fiona Deller to headline C2U Engineering Success ConferenceThe inaugural College to University Engineering Success Conference, hosted by the McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Technology program, is taking place Wednesday at MIP.
October 22, 2013
Deep-voice drama, preventing medical trauma and fitness tips from GibalaMcMaster's experts covered a lot of ground this week. See what they had to say in this week's media spotlight, compiled by the Office of Public Relations.
October 22, 2013
When paramedics visit seniors, emergency room trips go downA McMaster-led pilot project has found that weekly visits by two paramedics to a seniors’ home cuts EMS calls by up to a third.
October 21, 2013
Connie O’Connor joins elite company with Alice Wilson AwardMcMaster researcher and postdoctoral fellow Connie O'Connor is one of three women to receive a 2013 Alice Wilson Award, presented by the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada.
October 21, 2013
101-year-old opens new GERAS Centre for the aging sciencesThe ribbon for the new McMaster and St. Peter’s Hospital research facility on aging was cut last week by Vera Tomlinson, who shared her secret of longevity as having a love of life.
October 18, 2013
Successful growing season for Teaching and Community GardenStudent volunteers at the on-campus initiative get to experience the 'blood, sweat and tears' that goes into growing a crop of peppers, carrots, tomatoes and herbs.
October 18, 2013
Patrick Deane to be honoured at UWinnipeg convocation ceremonyThe University of Winnipeg will honour its former acting president and other esteemed individuals at the school's 100th convocation Friday.
October 17, 2013
State of the Academy presentation available onlineDavid Wilkinson, provost and vice-president (Academic), delivered the annual State of the Academy presentation last week to an audience of more than 300 faculty, staff and students from across McMaster.
October 17, 2013
Former chief BMO economist joins DeGroote School of BusinessSherry Cooper will bring her experience, 'big- picture' point of view and understanding of complex economic and financial issues to McMaster as the TMX industry professor.
October 17, 2013
Engineering and Science Olympics puts students’ STEM skills to the testStudents from 64 high schools from across the province are on campus today, testing their science and math skills at the 24th annual event.
October 17, 2013
Low-voiced men love and leave women, yet still attract more: studyMcMaster researchers have found that women were more attracted to men with masculine voices, at least for short-term relationships.