McMaster Archive

August 1, 2012

Mac grads claim Olympic silver

Jeremiah Brown '07 and Doug Csima '07 added to Canada's Olympic medal count on Wednesday with a second-place finish in the men's eight rowing event.

July 31, 2012

CIHR ranks McMaster students top in the country for master’s awards

Two McMaster students have been given a confidence boost in their research programs after receiving Master's Awards from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.

July 31, 2012

New program for health educators is first in Canada

This fall, McMaster University will launch a new masters program in health science education to meet the demand from health care professionals in North America who want to earn a higher degree in education.

July 30, 2012

Psychological abuse puts children at risk, says McMaster researcher

Child abuse experts say psychological abuse can be as damaging to a young child’s physical, mental and emotional health as a slap, punch or kick.

July 30, 2012

BLOG: Mac physiotherapist sends greetings from the Olympics

Greetings from London, the Olympic buzz is certainly in the air!

July 30, 2012

National aging study launches recruitment in Ontario

To help better understand the aging process, Ontario residents are being invited to participate in the largest study of aging ever undertaken in Canada.

July 26, 2012

Golfing like a pro is all in your head

When it comes to golf, practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect – but perfect practice might.

July 25, 2012

Summer research front and centre

Five McMaster researchers have been featured on the front page of the July 25th edition of the Hamilton Spectator.

July 25, 2012

A cut for a cause

Andrew Carrothers has never had a more meaningful haircut.

July 24, 2012

Three Marauders and a moose in the Olympic Village

Leave it to the Canadians to find a moose in London, UK.

July 23, 2012

Science Sunday making waves on Google+

In academic circles, Allison Sekuler is known as associate vice-president and dean of graduate studies. But after hours, she spends her time curating one of the fastest-growing Google+ circles on the web.

July 23, 2012

Health minister strengthens bone health research

A McMaster professor is part of a team that has received $7 million for research that will improve Canadians' bone health.

July 20, 2012

Mac band looking for Letterman

The Daily News asks Of Gentlemen and Cowards: How does it feel that your next gig might be on the Late Show?

July 20, 2012

Idea Exchange to help increase community-engaged education

More than 100 faculty, staff, students and community partners came together recently to discuss ways to increase community-engaged education at and around McMaster.

July 20, 2012

Health sciences Forward with Integrity update

The President's Forward with Integrity letter is serving as a welcome stimulus for innovation within the Faculty of Health Sciences, says Dean and Vice-President John Kelton.

July 19, 2012

Shoo fly, don’t bother me! The ‘Bug Man’ on summer pests

High temperatures and drought-like conditions have kept Ontario’s mosquito population in check this summer, but other biting insects are doing just fine.

July 18, 2012

Documentary takes viewers on road to Olympics

A documentary filmed by a McMaster physical plant employee promises to shed some light on the life of an Olympic marathoner.

July 17, 2012

Economics grad won’t horse around in bid for gold

David Marcus is the number two dressage rider on the Canadian Olympic team. But he wasn't always Olympics-bound. His story recently appeared in the Globe and Mail newspaper.

July 17, 2012

Taking McMaster on the road

A team of students hit the road Monday, taking a little McMaster with them to Ontario high schools.

July 16, 2012

Business students earn Ontario Graduate Scholarships

Three students in the DeGroote School of Business have been awarded Ontario Graduate Scholarships.