McMaster Archive

September 2, 2010

Video: Ask a Mac Expert – Does Labour Day mean anything in the 21st century?

For many people, Labour Day is more than just a good opportunity to close the cottage: it's a a reminder that, in many places, the struggle for workers' rights remains difficult.

September 1, 2010

Students move in to residence this weekend

More than 3000 of McMaster's newest students will take up residence on campus this weekend.

September 1, 2010

McMaster-Mohawk partnership ‘envy of 23 other college presidents’

McMaster's unique partnership with Mohawk College was celebrated Wednesday morning at Hamilton's LIUNA Station.

August 31, 2010

City of Hamilton votes to explore potential use of MIP land

Hamilton City Council at a special meeting on Tuesday passed a motion for the city of Hamilton to negotiate with the Tiger Cats to build a new stadium that includes the McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) as a potential site.

August 31, 2010

McMaster findings showcased at international cardiology conference

A drug trial led by McMaster University investigators has been stopped after overwhelming evidence that a new oral blood thinner prevents stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

August 30, 2010

Student publishes research on funding for rare disease treatment

Decisions to fund expensive treatments for rare diseases shouldn't be made on a one-off basis that leaves countless patients without treatment, says Abbas Panju, DeGroote School of Business co-op MBA student.

August 27, 2010

McMaster grad half of pair behind PANTS

Susie Taylor wasn't entirely sure what to do with herself after graduating from McMaster in 2009. So she decided to drive across the country.

August 27, 2010

Faculty form African Caribbean Association

During last February's Black History Month, a group of faculty members came together to establish the African Caribbean Faculty Association of McMaster (ACFAM).

August 26, 2010

On-campus farmer’s market opens today

A student's passion for local food has resulted in the establishment of a mini farmer's market at McMaster University.

August 25, 2010

Student to help produce new Journal of Professional Communication

Working as assistant editor for a professional academic journal is a big commitment for anyone, let alone a student.

August 25, 2010

McMaster signs agreement with China Scholarship Council

An agreement that will attract more graduate students from China to McMaster was signed today at the University.

August 24, 2010

Summer job helps student map out future career

Google Maps may help you navigate today's streets and highways, but what happens when you want to study a route that's a little more dated?

August 23, 2010

Unforgettable: An undergrad’s experience at the International AIDS Conference

Among those attending this year's International AIDS Conference was a small team of students from McMaster University.

August 20, 2010

CAUBO recognizes McMaster initiatives

McMaster was honoured this summer with a number of Quality and Productivity awards from the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO).

August 19, 2010

Ontario gives 10 awards to emerging researchers

The Ontario Government has given 10 Early Researcher Awards to McMaster University.

August 19, 2010

ERA recipients

McMaster's ERA recipients

August 19, 2010

ORFI-RI recipients

McMaster's ORFI-RI recipients.

August 19, 2010

Campus construction

The summer has brought construction to campus in an effort to make the University more pedestrian-friendly and accessible.

August 18, 2010

Alumnus served as class president for more than 70 years

Good volunteers can be hard to find. Volunteers that dedicate more than 70 years of their lives to a cause are almost non-existent.

August 17, 2010

Who was Lorraine?

An archival detective has gotten to the bottom of a mysterious photo album acquired by Mills Library nearly a year ago.