McMaster Archive

November 24, 2010

Celebrating the Canada Research Chairs program

McMaster has 11 reasons to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program. The University has five new Canada Research Chairs, plus six current chairs renewed for yet another term.

November 23, 2010

Centre for Continuing Education recognized for CALM

McMaster's management training program CALM has once again been recognized for its innovative teaching and training methods.

November 22, 2010

New scholarships for international doctoral students

A new scholarship offered by the Ontario government will attract some of the world's brightest minds to McMaster University.

November 20, 2010

Deane to students: ‘Without you, the academy will have little impact’

Patrick Deane's address to fall convocation, following his installation as University President and Vice-Chancellor.

November 19, 2010

New class of health professionals graduate

A new class of health professionals are working in hospitals and family practices across the province following the completion of their training through McMaster University's physician assistant education program.

November 19, 2010

Fall convocation today

More than 1000 students will be awarded their degrees from McMaster University today as part of fall convocation.

November 18, 2010

Retirees show support for students through philanthropy

The connection between McMaster University's retired staff and its current students is not always evident, but support for those studying on campus today by those who have worked here in the past is strong.

November 18, 2010

Deane to be officially installed as President

Representatives from all levels of government and sister institutions across the province and country will be at Hamilton Place Friday morning for the first of McMaster's fall convocation ceremonies as Patrick Deane is officially installed as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University.

November 17, 2010

Thode at 100

The McMaster community will pay tribute to one of the University's most important builders Thursday.

November 17, 2010

Faculty and staff on the importance of philanthropy

McMaster's faculty and staff know the value of philanthropic giving first-hand.

November 17, 2010

‘Ultimate public servant’ to be honoured by Alumni Association

After dedicating his life to the Ontario public service, Tony Dean will be recognized at fall convocation Friday with the McMaster University Distinguished Alumni Award.

November 16, 2010

Who has been tagging on campus?

These tags have nothing to do with graffiti.

November 15, 2010

[Video] Philanthropy Week at McMaster

McMaster's President Patrick Deane talks about the importance of campus community support through philanthropic giving to the University.

November 12, 2010

Global health program a unique partnership with The Netherlands

Students in McMaster University's newly launched master's in global health program were praised for their enthusiasm, vision and commitment recently by former provincial health minister Elizabeth Witmer.

November 12, 2010

Opera singer, former bank governor to be honoured at fall convocation

An opera singer and the former governor of the Bank of Canada will each receive honorary degrees at McMaster University's fall convocation ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 19 in the Great Hall of Hamilton Place.

November 12, 2010

Three new members for health sciences’ Community of Distinction

Three pioneers who each blazed a path in Canada to establish midwifery education; psychosocial care for ill children and respiratory physiology are being honoured by the Faculty of Health Sciences.

November 12, 2010

USRA recipients tackle wide range of research topics

Undergraduate researchers study everything from the Rhinoceros Party of Canada to sulphur bacteria in the Alberta oil sands.

November 11, 2010

Full-time students, part-time soldiers

Two of McMaster's student-reservists reflect on what they've learned in the Canadian Forces.

November 11, 2010

McMaster retains its top tier spot in Maclean’s rankings

McMaster continues to be ranked among Canada's top universities, according to this year's Maclean's rankings.

November 11, 2010

Researchers uncover the origins of tinnitus, that phantom ringing in the ears

A research team from McMaster University and other universities in Canada and the United States has pinpointed the source of tinnitus - a phantom and constant ringing in the ears that affects millions of people worldwide and has a dramatic impact on the quality of their lives.