McMaster Archive

October 28, 2009

Acclaimed anthropologist is next Author in the City

On Friday, October 30, award-winning ethnographer, anthropologist, ethnobotanist, filmmaker and photographer Wade Davis will be at the McMaster Innovation Park

October 27, 2009

McMaster named one of Canada’s top research universities

Research Infosource Inc. has released its 2009 list of Canada's top 50 research universities and McMaster University has again been named one of this country's best.

October 27, 2009

Paradise Catering wins prestigious awards

Paradise Catering has been honoured by its peers in the food services industry.

October 26, 2009

Experiential education at the DeGroote School of Business

To truly reap the benefits of a university education, students today need to do a lot more than attend lectures, take notes and write thought provoking assignments.

October 26, 2009

McMaster Innovation Park unveils first building today

After four years of demolition, redevelopment, renovation, and marketing for tenants, McMaster Innovation Park will celebrate the completion of its first building with a public Open House.

October 23, 2009

Engineering Technology Building opened today

There's a new face on Main Street in Hamilton and this one represents a sustainable, high-tech future.

October 23, 2009

McMaster to host 73rd annual Homecoming celebrations

Hundreds of McMaster alumni will descend upon the University this weekend for its 73rd annual Homecoming celebrations.

October 22, 2009

Students rank McMaster as one of Canada’s best

A new national survey finds McMaster students are highly satisfied with their experience on campus. Students cite the quality of education, campus atmosphere, advanced technology and high quality libraries and athletic facilities as key reasons why the University is one of the best in the country.

October 22, 2009

Haunted McMaster offers ghoulishly good time

With a campus as steeped in tradition and history as McMaster's, it should come as no surprise that there are more than a few ghost stories set at the University. With the release of a new collection of spooky stories, there is about to be one more.

October 21, 2009

Sustainability Day at McMaster

McMaster's campus will be a little greener this Thursday when the University marks its second annual Sustainability Day.

October 21, 2009

New scholarship for students in health, aging and society

Susan Farley's passion for learning will live on with a new award given to students in the Department of Health, Aging and Society.

October 20, 2009

Researchers honoured with Innovation Awards

Two McMaster researchers were recognized last night at the NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation reception.

October 20, 2009

Professor to give Last Lecture

Dick Day is giving his last lecture on Thursday.

October 19, 2009

Students compete at Engineering and Science Olympics

Nearly 1,000 students from 48 Ontario high schools put their engineering and science knowledge and abilities to the test at the 20th annual Engineering and Science Olympics held on Thursday, October 15.

October 15, 2009

McMaster United: Leading the Way

The McMaster United Way will kick off its latest fundraising campaign this month with a campus BBQ on Monday, October 19th.

October 15, 2009

McMaster announces next President

Patrick Deane will be the next President of McMaster University.

October 14, 2009

McMaster, Union Gas partner to create Energy Audit Program

Union Gas and the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University today unveiled a new Energy Audit Program aimed at helping local schools and businesses reduce their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

October 14, 2009

Canadian blood supply future uncertain

The Canadian blood supply relies heavily on a small number of donors - with young adults donating at higher rates - which may prove problematic as the population ages, according to a new study from McMaster University.

October 13, 2009

Confucius Institute begins week of Chinese cultural events

A week of cultural activities and events will kick off today (October 13) to introduce popular Chinese traditions to campus and to the greater Hamilton community.

October 13, 2009

RBC donates $1.5-million to water projects

A citizen-run program that will monitor and track biodiversity and ecosystem health in the Hamilton region is one of three water-focused projects that will be created as a result of a $1.5-million gift from the RBC Foundation for the RBC Water and Health Initiative.