McMaster Archive

October 25, 2012

One million downloads and counting

McMaster University Library’s Digital Commons has surpassed one million full-text downloads.

October 23, 2012

McMaster tops in teaching, learning and student satisfaction

The 2013 Globe and Mail University Report ranks McMaster best in Canada for its quality of teaching and learning, research opportunities for students, academic counselling and overall campus atmosphere.

October 22, 2012

Undefeated Marauders shut out Golden Hawks, advance to semifinal

The McMaster Marauders football team closed out its regular season Saturday with a 43-0 win over the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.

October 22, 2012

McMaster hosts second annual Leadership Summit for Women

McMaster and the Hamilton YWCA teamed up for the second annual Leadership Summit for Women Saturday.

October 22, 2012

McMaster to host world’s top teaching and learning experts

Some of the world's leading researchers in the field of teaching and learning – including students themselves – will be among  more than 500 delegates when McMaster hosts the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning conference for four days, starting Wednesday, Oct. 24.

October 19, 2012

Remembering Lincoln Alexander

Canada's first black MP, former Ontario lieutenant governor and McMaster alumnus Lincoln Alexander has died at the age of 90.

October 19, 2012

Off-campus, commuter student Lodge to open in Wentworth House

Off-campus and commuter students will soon have space on campus to call their own.

October 19, 2012

B.Tech. alumni take unconventional route to grad school

Their path to achieving a Master’s degree has been challenging, but B.Tech. graduates are now pursuing further education all over the world.

October 18, 2012

When it comes to research, McMaster ranks among the best

McMaster University has ranked among the country's best yet again, placing sixth in the 2011 list of Canada's top 50 research universities, a position the University has maintained for the fifth year in a row.

October 18, 2012

When life throws you a curveball, hit it out of the park

Marauders pitcher Kyle Angelow wants you to ask him why he's bald.

October 17, 2012

Steel got it: Metallurgy program moving online this winter

Developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, the two-year certificate program is Canada's only academic certificate in metallurgy.

October 17, 2012

Using Mac’s massive microscope, scientists open door to new technologies

With a novel idea, a lot of work and some of the world’s most sophisticated equipment, researchers at McMaster have developed a new way to study the structures of complex surfaces, opening the door to future discoveries in materials, energy and technology.

October 16, 2012

A note of confidence

First year students of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine crossed the stage Monday to receive their white clerk’s jacket and be welcomed into the profession of medicine.

October 16, 2012

Announcing the Graduate Student Life Initiative

Spearheaded by the Graduate Student Services Committee,  the Graduate Student Life Initiative is a plan to reach out to graduate students to determine their needs.

October 16, 2012

PAHO director to share insights on health disparities in the Americas

Mirta Roses Periago will offer insights that show that despite the huge strides made in improving population health during the past decades, the continuing high level of inequality in the distribution of health and well-being in the region requires urgent attention.

October 15, 2012

23rd annual Engineering and Science Olympics

High school students converged on McMaster last week for the 23rd annual Engineering and Science Olympics.

October 15, 2012

How can universities help tackle poverty?

The President's seminar series kicks off this week with a look at how universities and communities can team up to fight poverty.

October 15, 2012

Marauders sack Lancers, clinch first

The Marauders football team secured first place in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) conference Saturday with a 39-18 win over the Windsor Lancers.

October 15, 2012

Homecoming: As seen by you

Homecoming weekend was well-documented by those who were there, with many sharing their thoughts and photos on Instagram and Twitter. Here are some of the best.

October 15, 2012

‘I thought it was just a bad case of the flu’

Mac swim coach Dan Macaulay talks about his harrowing journey from the pool to the hospital and back again after a kidney transplant.