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November 11, 2011
Soldiers’ letters offer glimpse of life at warDaniel Vickers hatched the idea to donate his father's Second World War correspondence to McMaster's archives after he opened the box of nearly 350 letters on a Friday morning and couldn't stop reading until Sunday night.
November 11, 2011
Researchers develop tools to resolve fitness dilemma for Canadians with spinal cord injuriesFor most Canadians, finding a way to get fit is simple. Exercise equipment is readily available, and advice on workout routines and fitness guidelines are easy to find.
November 10, 2011
Professor named region’s Engineer of the YearHeather Sheardown, professor of chemical engineering and associate dean of graduate studies, has been named the 2011 Engineer of the Year for the Hamilton/Halton region.
November 10, 2011
Do plants perform better with family or strangers?Plants are capable of complex social behaviours and may exhibit altruism towards family members - but also aggressively compete with strangers.
November 9, 2011
Trader-in-Residence at DeGroote School of BusinessMcMaster graduate and financial analyst Quentin Broad has been named a Trader-in-Residence at the DeGroote School of Business.
November 9, 2011
Program helps nurses get research experienceA McMaster University program that gives undergraduate nurses the opportunity to conduct research has received high praise from Ontario's chief nursing officer.
November 8, 2011
New seminar series to promote discussion about role of universityA new lecture series aims to increase discussion and dialogue about the questions and challenges facing colleges and universities.
November 8, 2011
Get Swabbed hopes to set Guinness RecordMembers of the McMaster community hope to swab their cheeks all the way to a Guinness World Record starting today.
November 7, 2011
Marauders advance to Yates CupThe McMaster Marauders advanced to the Ontario University Athletics final Saturday with a 40-13 win over the Queen's Gaels.
November 7, 2011
Former President Peter George recognized by Council of Ontario UniversitiesThe Council of Ontario Universities has honoured former University President Peter George with the David C. Smith Award.
November 4, 2011
Conference to help students, alumni use social media in the job huntIn a labour market that's quickly making the switch to online recruitment, it's more important than ever for students to be social media savvy in the job hunt.
November 4, 2011
Education champions introduce Crown wards to campusA presentation from an astronaut, an interactive session on optical design and tours of campus were just some of the agenda items for a group of Grade 11 and 12 students on campus Thursday.
November 3, 2011
Industry Education Council honours Hamilton Spectator’s partnership in work-shadow programThe Hamilton Spectator's conscientious mentorship of students from McMaster's Faculty of Social Sciences has netted the newspaper an award from the Industry Education Council.
November 3, 2011
McMaster ranked among Canada’s best for researchMcMaster University has maintained its spot in the annual "Top 50 Research Universities", holding its rank of sixth overall in Canada and second overall in research intensity.
November 2, 2011
Library to offer access to massive archive of Holocaust testimoniesMcMaster University has become the first Canadian institution to offer full access to videotaped testimonies of Holocaust survivors and other witnesses, nearly 52,000 in all, contained in one of the largest archives of its kind.
November 1, 2011
McMaster climbs international rankings for medical schoolsMcMaster University has jumped to 16th in an international ranking of post-secondary institutions offering clinical, pre-clinical and health programs.
November 1, 2011
Marauders to host Gaels in semifinal football SaturdayThe 7-1 Marauders football team will be looking to move on to the Yates Cup final with a win Saturday against Queen's.
October 28, 2011
Hamilton industrialist’s legacy funds researcher’s quest for the genetic roots of social behaviourThe drive to socialize comes from deep within, and a McMaster researcher is now armed with the resources to search for the common genetic code that tells creatures of all kinds to get together.
October 28, 2011
McMaster begins search for provostPresident Patrick Deane announced on Friday that Ilene Busch-Vishniac has decided not to pursue a second term as McMaster's provost.
October 27, 2011
McMaster excels in student satisfaction, teaching, education, says reportThe Globe and Mail newspaper has released its Canadian University Report and once again McMaster leads the country when it comes to satisfied students, high-quality education and teaching.