McMaster Archive

September 27, 2012

New continuing education healthcare programs sold out shortly after launching

The McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education launched two very popular online diploma programs this year: Health Informatics and Health Information Management.

September 26, 2012

Award-winning professor is always two-tired to travel

Michael Egan is rolling out big plans for his Petro-Canada McMaster Young Innovator Award.

September 26, 2012

Four alumni honoured with Community Impact Awards

Four McMaster graduates were recognized Tuesday at the Hamilton Community Impact Awards luncheon.

September 26, 2012

McMaster’s United Way campaign to announce most ambitious goal to date

McMaster’s United Way Campaign for 2012 will launch September 26 at 12:30 p.m. during the Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair being offered by the Student Success Centre in MUSC.

September 25, 2012

Students, alumni to pitch-in for cross-Canada volunteering blitz

Current students and alumni in six cities across the country will unite on Sept. 29 for the MacServe Day of Service.

September 25, 2012

Renaissance Award gives students $25,000 to create own learning plan

Allison Sekuler knows exactly what she would do with McMaster’s new Renaissance Award if she were a student.

September 25, 2012

Bursary gets a boost

The McMaster Alumni Association has raised $1,060 in support of the University's 125th anniversary bursary fund.

September 24, 2012

Rama Singh asks, ‘Why Mac Peace Week?’

The annual celebration of peace-related events begins Monday, and culminates with the 20th anniversary of the Gandhi Peace Festival on Saturday.

September 21, 2012

‘Suits U’ raises funds for Carpenter Hospice

Fundraiser organized by DeGroote MBA students generates $2,250 for Burlington palliative care facility.

September 19, 2012

Nearly 100 employers to attend fall career fair

Students will have an opportunity to connect with top employers at the fall career fair Thursday.

September 18, 2012

Hamilton Gallery of Distinction announces 2012 inductees

Eight outstanding citizens have been inducted into Hamilton’s Gallery of Distinction.

September 18, 2012

Of Gentlemen and Cowards seize the moment on Letterman

On Monday evening, McMaster student band Of Gentlemen and Cowards made their network television debut on the Late Show with David Letterman. The quartet performed the song “Save Me” from their latest EP Warminster.

September 17, 2012

Interested in a $25,000 Renaissance Award?

The Drs. Jolie Ringash and Glen Bandiera Renaissance Award is a $25,000 award open to students from all faculties and programs at McMaster.

September 17, 2012

Cutting OSAP red tape

Ontario is cutting the red tape and streamlining the application process for full-time college and university students seeking help from the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

September 17, 2012

McMaster and Westdale prepare to ‘Open Streets’ together

The University and the community will launch Open Streets Hamilton: McMaster Edition on Sunday, September 23. The event will feature food, art, vendors, live music and athletic activities.

September 14, 2012

New dean appointed for DeGroote School of Business

Leonard Waverman has been appointed McMaster’s new dean of the DeGroote School of Business.  The appointment has been approved by both the Senate and the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors

September 14, 2012

New app to help students explore Hamilton

A new mobile app called MyHamilton promises to show McMaster students the best things about their city.

September 13, 2012

Four prestigious Banting Fellowships for McMaster researchers

Four leading graduate scholars are starting new stages in their careers at McMaster University after being named Banting Postdoctoral Fellows for 2012.

September 12, 2012

New people-centred, technology-enabled health and wellness system

The Government of Canada announced a contribution of up to $15.5 million today which, combined with $23.3 million in support by partners, will spur health care innovation in southern Ontario as well as job creation in industry, health care and academia.

September 12, 2012

Lewchuk on the lockout

Professor Wayne Lewchuk on the remote possibility of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames being the only two NHL teams operating during a league lockout.