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January 17, 2011
McMaster and Mohawk support new credit transfer system, look to further strengthen collaborations for studentsMcMaster University and Mohawk College applaud the Ontario government for improving the affordability of postsecondary education with the introduction of a credit transfer system.
January 14, 2011
All abilities welcome at Athletics & RecreationAndrew Louca isn't sure what to expect when he plays in his first game of European handball Saturday, but that's exactly why he signed up.
January 14, 2011
SEIU ratifies agreement – strike is overMembers of SEIU Local 2 (Hospitality) ratified a tentative agreement during a vote on Saturday, ending its strike. The University and SEIU Local 2 (Hospitality) reached a tentative agreement Friday afternoon. The union's bargaining team recommended members accept the tentative agreement.
January 13, 2011
12 year-old sets sights on Malar swim recordThe daughter of a McMaster staff member will attempt to break a 23 year-old swimming record held by Olympian and McMaster alumna Joanne Malar Friday at the Ivor Wynne Centre.
January 12, 2011
Interim business dean namedAn interim dean has been appointed at the DeGroote School of Business. Bob McNutt will assume the position as of March 1, 2011.
January 11, 2011
WHO calls on McMaster professorA McMaster University professor is joining the committee helping the World Health Organization (WHO) decide on priorities for health research world-wide.
January 10, 2011
Long-time supporter honoured by business schoolAl Oakie, a long-time supporter and tireless advocate of McMaster University, was recognized recently with the naming of the Dr. Alfred Oakie Room on the second floor of the DeGroote School of Business.
January 7, 2011
Collective bargaining update Jan.7 – SEIU Local 2 (Hospitality)SEIU Local 2 began its strike this morning at 6:00 a.m. There have been considerable delays entering campus and the University is working with Police to do as much as we can to minimize the waiting time. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
January 6, 2011
SEIU Local 2 rejects offer, strike to begin Friday morningMembers of SEIU Local 2 (Hospitality) have rejected the University's settlement offer and has given notice that a strike will begin and picket lines will be up at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7.There will be delays entering campus during the strike and students, faculty and staff are advised to give themselves additional time and to have patience.
January 5, 2011
Four step up for CBC television challengeThree McMaster staff members and a student have very publicly shown that getting exercise can sometimes be as simple as getting up and walking around.
January 4, 2011
Collective bargaining update Jan. 4 – SEIU Local 2 (Hospitality)The University continues meeting Jan. 4 and 5 with SEIU Local 2 (Hospitality) and a provincial conciliator working towards a renewed collective agreement. SEIU Local 2 represents hospitality and food service workers at McMaster. The union is in a legal strike position at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6.
January 4, 2011
Digital Holocaust archive will help scholars understand historical, modern atrocitiesSecond World War researchers as well as those looking to better understand atrocities committed in places like Rwanda and Sudan will soon have access to one of the world's leading Holocaust and resistance archives - and all they'll need is an internet connection.
January 3, 2011
Community advisors serve as first line of support for students in residenceMcMaster's residence community advisors deal with everything from loud roommates to academic worries.
December 23, 2010
School of Nursing supports United WayAfter helping to kick off the United Way's fundraising campaign with a sold-out dinner in the fall, McMaster's School of Nursing has made a year-end donation of $2,010 to the organization.
December 22, 2010
Marauders prepare to take on NCAA titansThe Marauders men's volleyball team will trade the sub-zero temperatures of southern Ontario for the relatively balmier climate of southern California next week for exhibition matches with some of the NCAA's best squads.
December 21, 2010
Students track sleep patterns with space-age watchesStudents in Sheila Whelan's Adaptations to Physiology course have found that they share more than just an interest in space with certain astronauts.
December 20, 2010
Bookstore donates holiday party funds to Mac Bread BinMcMaster's Bookstore staff have shown that they know the true meaning of the holiday season.
December 20, 2010
Ask a Mac Expert: Lunar eclipseSarah Symons, assistant professor in integrated science and physics & astronomy, talks about what a lunar eclipse is and explains the significance of Tuesday morning's celestial event.
December 16, 2010
Employees recognized for 25-year commitment to McMasterMcMaster University President Patrick Deane welcomed 89 employees into McMaster's Quarter Century Club at a reception and dinner held at CIBC Banquet Hall earlier this month.