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October 8, 2010
Ron Joyce Centre officially openMcMaster University officially opened the DeGroote School of Business Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington, Ont. yesterday.
October 8, 2010
Labour Relations Update – Oct. 8Members of SEIU Local 2 voted Thursday night to reject the University's contract offer.
October 7, 2010
Celebrating 169 employees and nearly 4,000 years of serviceSome of McMaster's longest-serving staff members were recognized yesterday at the University's annual Years of Service luncheon, held in the Student Centre's CIBC Hall.
October 6, 2010
University Librarian takes on new roleAfter four years in his role as McMaster's chief librarian, Jeff Trzeciak has announced that he is leaving the University.
October 6, 2010
Collective Bargaining Update – Oct. 6SEIU Local 2 has called a meeting for Thursday, Oct. 7 for members to vote on the University's contract offer.
October 6, 2010
Mac Serve: By the numbersMac Serve is an annual event that sees hundreds of students spend a day volunteering in the community.
October 5, 2010
Building a sustainable economy in Africa, one shoe at a timeNot only has Oliberte created jobs in Africa, it has created employment opportunities free from exploitation, abuse and corruption, and with employment benefits North Americans might take for granted.
October 5, 2010
Collective Bargaining Update – Oct. 5The University and SEIU Local 2 are making progress as they continue to negotiate a new collective agreement.
October 4, 2010
‘Boxed lunch’ takes on a whole new meaningFor some students, mac and cheese is considered a staple. For others in the community, the boxed meal, often handed out by food banks, can mean the difference between dinner and going hungry.
October 2, 2010
Collective bargaining update – Sat. Oct. 2Update for Sat. Oct. 2 The University and SEIU Local 2 continue negotiations on a new contract. The union has now given the University written notice that the earliest possible date it could strike is Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. Pickets will not be formed prior to that date and time.
October 1, 2010
Collective Bargaining Update: Oct. 1The University and SEIU Local 2 are continuing negotiations Friday on a new collective agreement. SEIU Local 2 represents operations and maintenance, skilled trades and cleaners and custodians at McMaster.
October 1, 2010
Ethical dilemmas keep humanitarian workers from returning to the field: McMaster studyMcMaster ethicist Lisa Schwartz is analyzing the ethical struggles faced by humanitarian health care workers around the world.
September 30, 2010
CUDA Teaching Centre has potential to improve computingStudents looking for the next big trend in computer technology will want to keep an eye on a new initiative starting at McMaster.
September 30, 2010
Collective bargaining update: SEIU Local 2McMaster and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 2) have been bargaining since September 20 to reach a new collective agreement. While about half of the contract has been settled, the remaining monetary issues are very challenging.
September 28, 2010
Welcome Week benefits students and institutionsMost students agree: there's a lot to be gained by attending Welcome Week orientation events. But are incoming students the only ones who benefit from the week-long mix of educational sessions and social gatherings?
September 27, 2010
[Video] First Nations Student Association hosts powwow on campusAlly Stoett, Crystal St-Jean and Gasenneeyoh Crawford talk about the McMaster First Nations Student Association's annual Welcoming Powow, held to welcome first year native students to campus as well as to educate the McMaster community about native culture.
September 27, 2010
Students award faculty for excellence in teachingThe McMaster Students Union (MSU) handed out its annual teaching awards September 23 at a ceremony honouring faculty for their outstanding commitment to teaching.
September 24, 2010
McMaster goes to the fairMore than 200 McMaster faculty, staff and students will head to Toronto this weekend for the year's largest university recruitment event.
September 23, 2010
Six to be added to Athletic Hall of FameAs part of its annual Homecoming festivities, McMaster University will welcome six new inductees to its Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend, including four athletes, one coach and one builder.
September 23, 2010
Student-therapists help Marauder athletes stay in the gameYou don't notice them until disaster strikes. Most of their work is performed pre- or post-game and on the sidelines, helping McMaster's student-athletes stay loose, hydrated and ready for anything.