May 9, 2011
McMaster helps launch legal philosophy partnershipMcMaster is known around the world for a number of things: its transdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning, its innovative research, its excellence in student scholarship. Over the last number of years, the University has also come to be known for something else: its strengths in the study of legal philosophy.
May 5, 2011
New space for CLLToday, the Centre for Leadership in Learning formally opens its new space on the fifth floor of Mills Memorial Library, where all of its staff are now located in order to better serve campus needs.
May 5, 2011
McMaster midwives take steps to improve maternal healthMidwives in the Hamilton and Burlington area - including many with strong ties to McMaster University - will stride together this Mother's Day to raise awareness and funds in support of maternal health.
May 5, 2011
Exercise tests University’s level of emergency preparednessMcMaster's level of emergency preparedness was put to the test this week when the University, Hamilton Police, Hamilton Fire Services and EMS participated in an exercise involving dozens of volunteers and personnel.
May 5, 2011
Kelton continues leadership of Faculty of Health SciencesJohn Kelton has been reappointed as dean and vice-president to lead the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University for the next five years. He has held the position since 2001.
May 4, 2011
May @ Mac this SaturdayMore than 5,000 prospective students and their families are expected to visit McMaster this Saturday, May 7 for the University's annual May @ Mac open house.
May 4, 2011
Regional Dialogue brings high school counselors to McMasterNearly 400 high school guidance counselors will converge upon McMaster today and Thursday as part of a provincial meeting of guidance and liaison professionals.
May 3, 2011
Campaign communications: 4 questions for Alex SevignyAlex Sevigny, associate professor of communication studies and multimedia, talks about the use of new media in Monday's election as well as the new "political communication landscape" that resulted.
May 2, 2011
Emergency exercise to take place on campus May 3Members of the McMaster community, including the University's neighbours, should be aware of an emergency planning exercise planned for Tuesday, May 3.
May 2, 2011
Graduate shares his success by making gifts to foster financial educationMcMaster University's DeGroote School of Business announced today a new gift from Horizons Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and its CEO Adam Felesky, which will directly benefit MBA students by better preparing them for a career in financial services.
May 2, 2011
Composting on campusWith the expansion of McMaster's composting program, more food and kitchen scraps are finding their way into local gardens rather than the landfill.
April 29, 2011
Royal items in the archivesCarl Spadoni, director of the William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections, talks about a copy of an address given at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana as well as the importance of housing royal items.
April 29, 2011
Thode to add more study spaceMcMaster University Libraries is developing new study space for students at Thode.
April 28, 2011
Faculty and alumni among Top 40 Under 40Three McMaster alumni have been included on the Globe and Mail's list of the top 40 Canadians under the age of 40.
April 27, 2011
McMaster researchers awarded $1.5M by Canadian Cancer SocietyThree cancer studies led by McMaster University researchers are among 52 new research projects announced today by the Canadian Cancer Society.
April 25, 2011
Hope for those living with cystic fibrosisAn over-the-counter drug used to treat diarrhea combined with minocycline, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, could one day change the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis.
April 25, 2011
Brockhouse Medal comes ‘home’ to McMaster physicistThe Canadian Association of Physicists is awarding its Brockhouse Medal to McMaster Professor Bruce Gaulin - who happens to be director of the University's Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research.
April 23, 2011
Who was William McMaster?McMaster's namesake - businessman, politician and banker Senator William McMaster - isn't exactly unknown, but in the lead up to the 125th anniversary of the institution's founding, the McMaster Alumni Association wants to ensure that the community knows all about the remarkable man.
April 21, 2011
Changes to copyrightCopyright law in Canada is undergoing some significant changes and the impact will be felt across the University.
April 21, 2011
Exploring ‘Mars’ in the Utah desertYuval Brodsky has just returned from Mars. Well, almost.