McMaster Archive

July 23, 2009

Professor part of Dead Sea Scrolls lecture series at ROM

A leading scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls says the hugely popular exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum is helping to foster an appreciation of Canada's role in the saga of one of the greatest archeological finds in modern times.

July 23, 2009

University’s Offer to Settle with CAW Local 555

On July 20 the University tabled an Offer to Settle with CAW Local 555, Unit 1.

July 23, 2009

Grad students first inside Chernobyl exclusion zone

A group of McMaster grad students has been given the distinction of being the first students permitted inside of the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor.

July 22, 2009

Collective Bargaining Update – July 22

The University and representatives of CAW Local 555, Unit 1 spent Monday and Tuesday of this week with the provincial conciliator. There have been a number of key developments.

July 22, 2009

Educators honoured for excellence in teaching

Three faculty members who have contributed to excellence in education at McMaster University have been named recipients of the 2009 President's Awards.

July 21, 2009

Researchers head north to explore telemedicine

A team of researchers from McMaster University has travelled north of the Arctic Circle to study how telemedicine can be used to treat sick or injured patients in remote environments such as space.

July 21, 2009

Expansion of campus recycling program

McMaster is about to get a little more blue so that its campus can be a lot more green.

July 20, 2009

Two professors share Sibley

Patricia Morden and Carol DeMatteo have been recognized for their contributions to enhancing education in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

July 17, 2009

Uncovering intimate partner violence

Studies show Canadian orthopedic surgeons believe intimate partner violence is rare, yet an estimated 653,000 Canadian women are involved in abusive relationships annually.

July 15, 2009

Exploring space in Pavilion Lake

British Columbia's picturesque Pavilion Lake may not look like the moon, but researchers are diving beneath its surface to advance their knowledge of astrobiology and to learn more about lunar and Martian exploration.

July 14, 2009

Printing toxin-detecting paper

If that inkjet printer has become just another office fixture, it's time to take a fresh look at it.

July 14, 2009

Cast your vote for McMaster engineering

Mechanical engineering and management graduates Lindsey Kettel and Cory Minkhorst need your help.

July 13, 2009

Mission2Mac kicks off in Sarnia

On July 15 the McMaster Alumni Association will kick off its 2009 Mission2Mac tour in Sarnia, Ontario.

July 13, 2009

DeGroote appoints new Teresa Cascioli Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership

How can entrepreneurship help stimulate Canada's economy?

July 10, 2009

Engineering puts focus on sustainability

The Faculty of Engineering has unveiled a new five-year strategic plan that places a heavy emphasis on teaching and research in sustainable engineering.

July 9, 2009

Collective bargaining update – July 9

The University and CAW return to the bargaining table today to resume negotiations for a new collective agreement for McMaster's 2200 support staff.

July 9, 2009

Volunteering half a world away

Most Canadians drive only a few kilometres to reach a hospital; Priscilla Medeiros will fly half-way around the globe.

July 8, 2009

Figuring out Facebook

Myles Yaksich might just have the best summer job around.

July 7, 2009

Oncology Student Research Day a success

On Wednesday June 24 the Department of Oncology held its sixth annual Student Research Day at the Juravinski Cancer Centre.

July 3, 2009

Students race solar-powered car Down Under

Prepared to brave the elements, their competitors and maybe even the odd kangaroo, a group of McMaster students will race their car from Australia's northern coast to its southern peninsula this October- but they won't use a drop of gasoline.