McMaster Archive

September 20, 2022

L.R. “Red” Wilson: A champion of McMaster University

For more than six decades, L.R. "Red" Wilson has been an extraordinary champion of McMaster University. View a timeline of his many contributions here.

September 20, 2022

Events and resources ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

While the university is open on Sept. 30, there will be no classes, offering an opportunity to learn about the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, and to reflect on truth and reconciliation, as well as on the potential of universities to drive meaningful change.

September 20, 2022

Livestream: Celebrating a $50M investment in a new generation of leaders

Join us as we celebrate a transformational $50M investment in Canada’s future leaders. McMaster University is launching Canada’s most comprehensive leadership college.

September 16, 2022

Largest gift to the liberal arts in Canada will create unique leadership college at McMaster

Chancellor Emeritus L.R. “Red” Wilson ’62 invests $50 million to establish the Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement.

September 15, 2022

McMaster remembers Michael G. DeGroote

McMaster is deeply saddened to learn of Mr. DeGroote’s passing and honours his unwavering support for the university

September 14, 2022

City of Hamilton introduces bylaw and zero tolerance zone to discourage street parties

With the community in mind, the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Police and McMaster are working together to discourage unsanctioned street parties.

September 12, 2022

Architecture of health lecture series kicks off

September 9, 2022

In photos: Students return to campus for first week of classes

This week marked the start of a new academic year and the return of thousands of students to campus.

September 9, 2022

Campus Accessible Tech Space reopens, bigger and better than before

The space, which offers students a range of sophisticated assistive tech, has been expanded and redesigned.

September 8, 2022

University statement regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II

McMaster University joins the global community in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Flags will be lowered in her honour.

September 8, 2022

Honouring Paul Bates: A tribute from DeGroote School of Business Dean Khaled Hassanein

Former DeGroote dean Paul Bates will be remembered 'as not only as a man whose thoughtful approach created community, but also as a visionary leader who transformed the school with his many contributions.'

September 8, 2022

SVPRO partners with students to build a culture of consent on campus

From a consent-educating drag queen to peer educators, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office offers extensive training and resources for students, faculty and staff to disrupt harm and respond to disclosures.

September 8, 2022

Meet the new chair of McMaster’s Board of Governors

Distinguished business leader and McMaster graduate Jane Allen is McMaster’s new chair of the Board of Governors.

September 7, 2022

Hamilton community members invited to shape McMaster’s campus and locations

Community members and neighbours are invited to share their ideas to inform McMaster’s plan for the future development of university locations over the next decade.

September 7, 2022

Fall hours, food rules, mask-on study spaces and more library updates

Mills and Thode libraries offer masks-on study spaces to accommodate students who prefer to wear their masks indoors.

September 2, 2022

In photos: Highlights from Welcome Week 2022

Thousands of students. Hundreds of reps. Dozens of cheers. Countless memories.

September 2, 2022

Discovering your path to wellness at McMaster

The Student Wellness Centre (SWC) provides a range of counselling options, medical services and wellness programs to McMaster students.

September 2, 2022

New “Loonies for Lunches” campaign addresses food insecurity

Starting Tuesday Sept. 6, La Piazza customers can add on a $1 donation to Lockers of Love, an initiative that allows students to anonymously access food.

September 1, 2022

Marvels at Mac: The power of the plants at McMaster’s Greenhouse

Marvels at Mac follows a student’s point of view, exploring campus and uncovering some of the super-cool places that students might not know about.

September 1, 2022

Meet Kateryna Babkina, 2022-23 International Writer in E-Residence

Babkina is a seasoned poet, prose writer, columnist, screenwriter and playwright whose work has been translated into multiple languages and published internationally.