McMaster Archive

March 22, 2010

Keeping up with the Joneses spurs vaccine use

A nation's adoption of a vaccine is influenced by whether its neighbours are already using it.

March 22, 2010

Whose grad student is it, anyway?

A biologist, a business woman and a chemical engineer walk into a bar...

March 19, 2010

Networking for newbies

Everyone knows that when it comes to business, it can sometimes be who you know rather than what you know. But what if you have been tucked away in grad school for the past five years?

March 19, 2010

Sacrifice pays off for Apprentice contestant

When Michael Thibodeau found out he was going to be competing in the 2010 MARS Apprentice, he took a drastic step. He quit his job.

March 18, 2010

These Gentlemen build great bridges

A group of McMaster engineers has shaken the foundations of a bridge-building dynasty.

March 17, 2010

Help recognize McMaster’s student volunteers

The McMaster Alumni Association is looking to reward a few good volunteers.

March 15, 2010

Exercising just got easier for busy people

If you're the type of person who invokes the "not enough time" clause when it comes to exercising, it's time to find a new excuse.

March 15, 2010

DeGroote students shed comfort, shelter to raise awareness

University students are accustomed to staying on campus for long hours studying, and many claim that they have no money. However, not many could say that they lived at McMaster for five days straight, slept outside at night, and begged for food.

March 12, 2010

Bachelor of Health Sciences program celebrates 10 years

It may be their anniversary, but the gifts are going to charity.

March 12, 2010

This game is for girls only

McMaster University will use the CIS Women's Basketball Championship as an opportunity to mentor 100 Hamilton middle-school girls.

March 12, 2010

A new day for cardiac, vascular and stroke research in Hamilton

Hamilton's role as one of the world's leading centres in cardiac, vascular and stroke research was amplified yesterday.

March 11, 2010

Evening of Accolades for DeGroote community

The DeGroote School of Business recognized its own this week.

March 10, 2010

Final Report of PACICES

Just before the end of last year, the President's Advisory Committee on the Impact of the Current Economic Situation (PACICES) released its interim report to the University.

March 10, 2010

Want to land your dream job?

It's nearly spring and that means many students are asking: who is hiring?

March 10, 2010

Giving the flu shot to children protects community

Vaccinating children and adolescents against influenza can provide the same level of protection for the wider community.

March 9, 2010

Home is where the health is

Social scientists are researching an ill that is taking its toll on the health of Canadians: poverty.

March 9, 2010

The many shades of green art

How the School of the Arts is building a sustainable studio.

March 5, 2010

Genetic cause discovered for rare bleeding disorder

For some Canadians, a cut from dental work or surgery can cause days or more of bleeding.

March 5, 2010

A message regarding the Federal Budget

The federal government delivered its 2010 budget on Thursday afternoon.

March 5, 2010

Groups to celebrate Women’s Day with events across campus

The McMaster Health Forum will mark International Women's Day Monday with a visit from noted health journalist and physician Marla Shapiro.