McMaster Archive

December 9, 2011

[Video] Arab Spring, Russian Winter?

With widespread protest expected in some of Russia's largest cities this weekend, Professor John Colarusso says outrage over last weekend's election is far from subsiding.

December 9, 2011

Community input sought on bike racks

The Office of Sustainability has released an online poll for feedback on the locations of 20 new bike racks for 2012.

December 8, 2011

Health sciences student named Rhodes scholar

For the first time since 2004, McMaster is home to a Rhodes scholar.

December 7, 2011

Women become aggressive around sexual rivals

New research conducted at McMaster University suggests women vying for male attention become aggressive towards other women they see as sexual rivals, a scene often played out in the media and popular reality television shows like The Bachelor.

December 7, 2011

Last chance to support the United way

Although Dec. 6 marked the official final day of the McMaster United Way campaign, the drive is still on to hit the 2011 fundraising target of $265,000.

December 7, 2011

Researchers gather at McMaster to discuss undergraduate teaching and learning

Studying the complex ways that the brain absorbs, retains and recalls information can reveal important opportunities for improving the effectiveness of teaching, says an award- winning McMaster researcher.

December 6, 2011

Dieters should eat foods rich in protein, mostly from dairy, to protect bones during weight loss

New research suggests that a calorie-restricted diet higher in protein - mostly from dairy foods - and lower in carbohydrates coupled with daily exercise has a major positive impact on bone health in overweight and obese young women.

December 5, 2011

New endowed chair focuses on child blood disorders

Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and the McMaster Children's Hospital are teaming up to establish a new research chair in pediatric blood disorders at McMaster University, with the assistance of Bayer Inc.

December 2, 2011

Polanyi prize awarded to McMaster biologist

A McMaster researcher has won a prestigious award for his work on how environmental extremes affect animals in the wild - research that could provide valuable insight on the impact of global climate change.

December 2, 2011

Bra to help basketballers battle breast cancer

The Marauders' breast cancer fundraising efforts will get some extra support tonight thanks to Anita Lemmex.

December 1, 2011

Campaign to help increase awareness of bike laws in Westdale

Hamilton Police are in the midst of a six-week initiative aimed at educating the Westdale community about bicycle laws and road safety.

December 1, 2011

[Video] MPP recognizes Marauders at Queen’s Park

Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn recognized the McMaster Marauders in the provincial legislature Wednesday and thanked the team for returning the Vanier Cup to Ontario.

November 30, 2011

[Photos] Celebrating ‘a season to remember’

The journey may be over, but the legacy has only just begun.

November 29, 2011

Last call to meet with writer-in-residence

Award-winning novelist, playwright and short story writer Andre Alexis is on campus until the end of December as McMaster's Writer-in-Residence.

November 28, 2011

Vanier victory celebration scheduled for Wednesday

The McMaster community is invited to celebrate the Marauders' first Vanier Cup win Wednesday at a rally to take place at the David Braley Athletic Centre's Sport Hall at noon.

November 28, 2011

Marauders’ first all-Canadian returns to gridiron

McMaster was on the field in more ways than one Friday night when the team won the Vanier Cup in double overtime.

November 26, 2011

McMaster captures first Vanier Cup

Canadian football fans could not have asked for a better game. McMaster football fans could not have asked for a sweeter outcome.

November 25, 2011

Local school declares Maroon and Grey Day

Some local students made their school's namesake proud today when they showed up for classes at Lee Academy wearing McMaster maroon and grey.

November 25, 2011

Kickin’ tunes, tapping the plaque and some lucky salami

The rituals that precede any game are never more sharply focused than they are in the period right before a championship.

November 25, 2011

[Video] Black Friday’s impact on Canadians

Mandeep Malik, assistant professor of strategic market leadership at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, talks about Black Friday's effects on Canadians and Canadian businesses.