McMaster Archive

October 6, 2011

Significant step forward for campus ERP project

McMaster is one step closer to replacing many of its aging information systems with a new web-based integrated platform.

October 6, 2011

Students go head-to-head in Engineering & Science Olympics

More than 1,300 students from nearly 60 Ontario high schools will gather at the centre of campus Thursday to test their skills at the 22nd annual McMaster Engineering & Science Olympics. Over $20,000 in tuition entrance prizes will be on the line at the competition.

October 5, 2011

Eight is great for Snakehead Games

Co-owner of a rapidly growing online gaming company, Colin Ferguson has chosen to live in Hamilton because of its potential.

October 5, 2011

McMaster colleague describes Nobel winner as ‘first-rate’

Friends of McMaster's Origins Institute cheered this week when they heard who had won the 2011 Nobel Prize for physics.

October 4, 2011

Gandhi remembered with bust at Mills

University President Patrick Deane and Preeti Saran, consul general of India in Toronto, unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi outside of the Student Centre Monday in honour of the civil rights and Indian independence leader's birthday.

October 4, 2011

[Video] Arkells help alumnus propose during Homecoming concert

It was a Homecoming to remember for two soon-to-be-wed Marauders.

October 3, 2011

Don Pether’s vision realized as incubation centre opens

Helping engineering students through the challenge of converting their entrepreneurial ideas into business reality is the goal of the new Don Pether Incubation Centre that officially opens Monday.

October 3, 2011

Want to write for Wikipedia?

Wikipedia is making its first Canadian university stop at McMaster Tuesday to encourage students, faculty, researchers and staff to contribute to its medical and health pages.

September 30, 2011

Homecoming 2011

The University is gearing up for its annual Homecoming festivities, taking place this weekend.

September 30, 2011

McMaster to induct six into Athletic Hall of Fame

McMaster will induct four athletes, a coach and a builder into its Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend as part of the first Celebration of Sport event.

September 29, 2011

Cell tower to improve reception on campus

Cell phone users on the Rogers wireless network should soon see an improvement in service thanks to a joint initiative between the company, University Technology Services (UTS) and McMaster Purchasing Resources.

September 29, 2011

Powwow to welcome indigenous students to campus

The McMaster First Nations Student Association (MFNSA) is bringing a spirit of welcome to campus with its third annual powwow.

September 28, 2011

Mammoth opportunity for cornerback Cupido

McMaster Marauders football cornerback Joey Cupido has been given the chance to play pro - but on a different field.

September 28, 2011

Provost delivers State of the Academy address

Provost and Vice-President Academic Ilene Busch-Vishniac delivered the annual State of the Academy address Tuesday in Convocation Hall.

September 26, 2011

Forward with Integrity: A Letter to the McMaster Community

In a letter shared with the McMaster community Wednesday, McMaster President Patrick Deane has outlined the priorities and principles he believes will best help shape the University's development.

September 26, 2011

Origins Institute opens space to talk space

The Origins Institute is officially opening its first physical headquarters in an adapted physics lab in the Arthur Bourns Building.

September 26, 2011

Provost to give State of the Academy address

McMaster's Provost and Vice-President Academic Ilene Busch-Vishniac will deliver the State of the Academy address Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in Convocation Hall.

September 23, 2011

MacServe sends students, faculty, staff, alumni into community

More than 300 students, faculty, staff and alumni will hit the streets of Hamilton Saturday to volunteer with non-profit organizations in need of a helping hand.

September 23, 2011

McMaster opens Escarpment Cancer Research Institute

A distinguished team of cancer researchers has joined forces to create the Escarpment Cancer Research Institute (ECRI). Composed of 16 scientists from McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, they include some of the most distinguished cancer researchers in Canada.

September 23, 2011

Arts & Science celebrates 30 years with reunion

McMaster University's Arts & Science Program will host a class reunion this weekend to celebrate its 30th year in existence.