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August 28, 2009
Collective Bargaining Update-August 28In advance of the Final Offer vote September 2nd and 3rd by members of CAW Local 555 Unit 1, the University has prepared a summary of how the pay for individual members will increase over the term of the proposed contract.
August 28, 2009
Ghost tour takes alumni, family through pioneer villageA 19th century pioneer village at twilight provided the perfect atmosphere for the McMaster Alumni Association's latest family outing.
August 27, 2009
Dates set for Final Offer voteThe Ontario Labour Relations Board has confirmed that the Final Offer vote for employees who are members of CAW Local 555, Unit 1 will be held September 2nd and 3rd.
August 26, 2009
Future nursing leaders sharpen skills at McMasterA group of Omani nursing graduates are poised to become leaders within their own country after gaining experience in critical care during a two-month clinical internship at McMaster University and its partner hospitals.
August 26, 2009
Collective Bargaining Update – August 26, 2009The potential for a strike by CAW, Local 555 Unit 1 has shifted from September 1 to September 4 as the University and the union have mutually agreed that a potential strike date will be moved.
August 25, 2009
Collective Bargaining Update-August 25The University's Salaried Pension Plan has been the focus of discussions both at and away from the bargaining table as McMaster negotiates a new agreement with CAW Local 555, Unit 1.
August 25, 2009
Student researches Art Museum’s rare set of Picasso printsAdam Belovari knew an applied humanities course would test his classroom-learned skills, but he didn't know it would lead to any exciting discoveries.
August 24, 2009
Honouring one of Hamilton’s bestHamilton lost one of its best this summer: legendary jazz and blues musician Jackie Washington, who passed away at the age of 89.
August 24, 2009
Collective Bargaining Update – August 24Employees who are members of the CAW, Local 555 Unit 1 bargaining unit will have the opportunity to vote directly on whether they accept or reject the University's Final Offer that was tabled last week.
August 21, 2009
McMaster’s made-in-Canada solution for isotope crisisFederal officials have called an emergency meeting today to discuss the isotope crisis.
August 20, 2009
Collective bargaining update – August 20, 2009The University and CAW returned to the bargaining table this week to continue negotiations for a renewed collective agreement for McMaster's 2200 support staff.
August 20, 2009
Psychiatrist in training wins prestigious fellowshipA resident doctor in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University is getting a rare opportunity to shape mental health policy through a prestigious fellowship offered by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
August 19, 2009
Collective bargaining update – August 19, 2009The University and CAW return to the bargaining table today to continue negotiations for a renewed collective agreement for McMaster's 2200 support staff.
August 18, 2009
Partnership in indigenous language revitalizationRepresentatives from both McMaster University and Six Nations were on hand at a recent ceremony held to announce the official launch of the Ogweho:weh Language Diploma program at the Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP).
August 18, 2009
Students put science trivia talent to the testDo you know how spiders hear? Which human organ is the heaviest? How about what Google was originally called?
August 17, 2009
Students have high hopes for GamesA number of McMaster students are in PEI in the hopes of returning with gold.
August 17, 2009
Early Researcher Awards recognize promise of six innovative thinkersMcMaster's six Early Researcher Award (ERA) winners were recognized today by The Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Research and Innovation and Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.
August 14, 2009
Collective Bargaining Update-University, CUPE Local 3906 schedule September bargaining sessionsThe University and CUPE Local 3906 Unit 1, which represents part-time Teaching and some Research Assistants (those who receive a Research Assistantship in lieu of a Teaching Assistantship), are making progress towards a new collective agreement and have scheduled more bargaining sessions for September.
August 13, 2009
Site helps students prepare for life off-campusMcMaster's Off-Campus Experience (OCE) has launched a new interactive website aimed at preparing students to live off-campus and helping them integrate into the community.
August 11, 2009
New Interim VP Administration appointedRoger Couldrey has been appointed McMaster's interim vice-president, Administration.