McMaster Archive

December 19, 2012

Research grants spark Hamilton’s academic doctors

Innovation Funds help local physicians who are interested in 'effecting change,' says Dr. Peter Dent.

December 19, 2012

‘People of Impact’ as selected by you

McMaster, Alexander, Bondar, van Koeverden among list of University luminaries selected in Alumni Association poll.  

December 18, 2012

Laptop orchestra livecodes ‘Jingle Bells’

With the help of a futuristic laptop orchestra, McMaster is wishing the community the best of the season.

December 18, 2012

Killer ‘shrooms: Biologist shatters mushroom myth

Biologist Jianping Xu trekked more than 30 kilometers a day through mountainous terrain and inclement weather in southwestern China in search of a wild mushroom thought to be at the root of 400 sudden deaths.

December 17, 2012

2012 in review

From research discoveries and philanthropic gifts to a Rhodes Scholar taking up residence at Oxford and a second Vanier Cup appearance, the University's 125th year had many high points.

December 14, 2012

Two-day Bursary Challenge will have lasting impact

Innovative campaign raised more than $200,000 in support of Hamilton-area students in financial need.

December 14, 2012

Dozens of projects funded in first wave of FWI investments

More than two-dozen projects aimed at enhancing the student experience are being  funded in the first phase of Forward with Integrity investments.

December 14, 2012

Age a non-factor when it comes to virus immunity

Study published Thursday shows a specialized class of immune cells can respond to viral infections in the elderly with the same vigour as those in a young person.

December 13, 2012

AVP and dean of Graduate Studies reappointed to second term

McMaster’s associate vice-president and dean of Graduate Studies has been reappointed to a second term.

December 13, 2012

University raises $277K and counting for United Way

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to keep making pledges to hit a $300,000 target before the end of the month.  

December 13, 2012

Pedal power: Mac honoured with Smart Commute award

McMaster has been named Smart Commute Hamilton Employer of the Year by Metrolinx.

December 12, 2012

Student spelunkers trade class work for caving

A group of Integrated Science and Arts and Science students have returned from a Mammoth learning opportunity in Kentucky.

December 12, 2012

John Bell wins Distinguished Alumni Award

Prestigious honour recognizes McMaster graduates who have attained a high level of distinction and achievement.  

December 11, 2012

Modern families and the winter holidays

Late-December is a time to celebrate with family and friends. But as assistant professor Melanie Heath discusses, the word 'family' has many meanings.  

December 10, 2012

Art students sketch the many faces of President Patrick Deane

University president is a big booster of the new Humanities Award, spearheaded by Hamilton Artists Inc.

December 7, 2012

Engineering student named finalist for Rhodes

For a second straight year, a McMaster student has been named a finalist for one of the world's most prestigious scholarships.

December 7, 2012

Student film ‘This is Hamilton’ playing at Casbah

A documentary created by two Globalization Studies graduate students has become the buzz of the local arts and academic community.  

December 6, 2012

A voice for the voiceless

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women will be marked Thursday with a ceremony on campus.

December 6, 2012

Mac alumna knows the value of a bursary

The 125 Bursary Challenge ends at 4 p.m. Thursday. Help make a difference in a student's life and donate.

December 6, 2012

‘Thank you for believing in me’

Jacqueline Khan knows the benefits of receiving a bursary.