McMaster Archive

January 17, 2013

Drummond to tackle ‘messed up’ economy during campus talk

Students and community members are welcome to attend a free public talk from one of Canada's top economists.  

January 16, 2013

Digging to the CORE with Hamilton youth

New media arts and engagement program for Hamilton youth officially launches Wednesday.

January 15, 2013

Clues to language’s origins found in children’s chatter

We can learn a lot about human history by listening to the babbles made by toddlers.

January 15, 2013

University President, Students Union VP to host online chat

President Patrick Deane and Huzaifa Saeed, vice-president education for the McMaster Students Union, will host a joint online chat Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.

January 14, 2013

Ballers help raise dollars to beat breast cancer

McMaster's basketball and volleyball teams helped raise $3,345 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation last week during their Think Pink fundraising and awareness campaign.

January 14, 2013

Popularity of free kids’ lectures prompts move to bigger hall

Due to high demand, the Children and Youth University program is moving its January and February sessions to a new location in MDCL.

January 11, 2013

Alumnus to help prepare Northern Ireland team for Commonwealth Games

When it comes to amateur sport, Asfand Minhas has just about done it all.

January 10, 2013

Amazing Race – Hamilton style

More than 20 students from McMaster and Mohawk College have a unique date scheduled with the city Friday.

January 10, 2013

New site allows future engineers to explore campus – from home

McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering has launched a new, interactive website.

January 9, 2013

New anatomy lab opens at Waterloo Regional Campus

3,200-square-foot facility represents another positive step forward for both McMaster and the University of Waterloo.

January 8, 2013

Mac research among top 10 cancer breakthroughs of 2012

Work by McMaster's Mick Bhatia has been selected by the Canadian Cancer Society as part of the top 10 cancer research breakthroughs of 2012.

January 8, 2013

Star light, star bright: Cosmos reveal secret of aging well

How do you look great when you’re billions of years old?

January 7, 2013

One chord to another: The legacy of Marta Hidy

Friday's Marta Hidy Memorial Tribute concert will honour a McMaster music pioneer.  

January 4, 2013

Commuter traffic poses greater dangers to children in poor neighbourhoods

A new study suggests children are at greater risk of being hit by vehicles driving through their neighbourhood than from drivers who live nearby, posing particular dangers in poorer, downtown areas.

January 4, 2013

Adding SPICES to the graduate student experience

New funding initiative from the School of Graduate Studies will boost McMaster's intellectual community.  

January 3, 2013

Expanding the Radius of the James Street scene

Coffee shop by day. Fine dining by night. All with a fresh, local twist and a McMaster connection.

January 2, 2013

Making his mark, one fret at a time

McMaster alumnus Chris Lounsbury left his career in tech support to master the art of hand-crafted guitars.

December 20, 2012

Tips for having a heart-healthy holiday

It’s the season of joy, peace and goodwill, but it’s also the time of year that brings a spike in heart attacks

December 20, 2012

Finance minister visits Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington

Jim Flaherty met with business and community leaders as part of cross-country consultations as the federal government prepares for the 2013 budget.  

December 20, 2012

Government of Canada connects McMaster Science and Engineering grads with businesses

Up to 86 recent graduates and graduate students in McMaster University’s faculties of science and engineering will receive valuable internships with southern Ontario businesses thanks to a new Government of Canada investment.