McMaster Archive

November 21, 2012

‘Happy gene’ challenges perceptions about obesity

Researchers at McMaster have discovered new genetic evidence about why some people are happier than others.

November 21, 2012

Radiation therapy simulator comes to campus

New technology will enable students to practice radiation therapy treatments on campus.

November 21, 2012

Alumna honoured for leadership in philanthropy

McMaster alumna and Alumni Gallery member Marnie Spears will be recognized for her leadership in the field of philanthropy today in Toronto.

November 20, 2012

All aboard for the Vanier Cup

The Marauders left for Toronto on Tuesday to prepare for Friday's national championship game at the Rogers Centre.  

November 20, 2012

Faculty and students key priorities for new provost

To support these goals, the provost is restructuring two key portfolios within his office.

November 18, 2012

Marauders win Mitchell Bowl, advance to Vanier Cup

The McMaster Marauders will play in their second straight Vanier Cup national football championship.

November 16, 2012

Unbeaten Marauders even better off the field

As good as the Marauders are as athletes on the gridiron, they’re even better people off it.

November 16, 2012

Rob Cockcroft is the University’s ‘galactic archaeologist’

W.J. McCallion Planetarium manager will graduate Friday with a PhD in Astrophysics.

November 15, 2012

Canadian and Netherlands universities sign agreement for joint global health programs

Maastricht University of the Netherlands and McMaster University are expanding their joint graduate programs in global health.

November 15, 2012

Fall Convocation produced a new crop of McMaster alumni

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Sheila Fraser received honorary doctorates.

November 15, 2012

Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day is a time to remind ourselves that philanthropy is one of the defining aspects of McMaster’s past, as well as its future.

November 15, 2012

Coach P on football’s lessons: Put the people first and results will follow

Coach Ptaszek on the formula that has helped the Marauders put together the record-breaking, 20-game winning streak that is taking the team into Saturday's Mitchell Bowl national semifinal.

November 14, 2012

McMaster graduand, mother finally a nurse at 49

For decades, Lori Zozzolotto wanted to be a nurse. On Friday, she'll graduate with 35 of her peers from the McMaster Mohawk Conestoga Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

November 14, 2012

We are all Marauders

The McMaster Marauders have enjoyed playing within the friendly confines of Ron Joyce Stadium throughout the playoffs. What gives the home team a real advantage, though, is the support it gets from fans - both on campus and off.

November 13, 2012

Red tags blanket campus

In the early hours of Monday morning, a group of enthusiastic McMaster student volunteers gathered to carry out an annual campus tradition: “tagging” for McMaster Philanthropy Week.

November 13, 2012

Piskuric to receive Governor General’s medal at Fall Convocation

Modest scholar says she owes a great deal of thanks to McMaster professor Colin Nurse and the Faculty of Science.

November 12, 2012

Probiotics show potential to minimize C. difficile

Nearly 4,000 patients were studied in 20 randomized-controlled trials, which tracked various rates of probiotic use.

November 12, 2012

Chancellor Wilson remembers those who served

On Sunday morning, Chancellor Lynton "Red" Wilson delivered a moving speech at McMaster's annual Remembrance Day ceremony.

November 12, 2012

International Education Week can broaden your horizon

Beginning Monday, students at McMaster will be able to travel the globe from the comfort of campus, and maybe even plan future opportunities.

November 11, 2012

Marauders claim Yates Cup, set national record for consecutive wins

The McMaster Marauders have won their second straight Yates Cup Ontario championship.