Daily News

November 1, 2007

The Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC) is the perfect venue for young physicists to share the results of their research projects, network with their peers, hear presentations by world-renowned physicists and learn about what is happening in physics in Canada.

October 31, 2007

After completing three historic spacewalks during a space mission in August, Canadian astronaut Dave Williams touched down in Hamilton yesterday to talk about his "out-of-this world experience" to McMaster faculty and students.

October 31, 2007

The importance of liberal arts to McMaster, the university experience, and to society was the theme of Chancellor Red Wilson's address earlier this week at the announcement of his $10 million gift to McMaster.

October 31, 2007

For Athena Elafros, research is music to her ears. The PhD student in sociology turned her lifelong love of music into a research project that will examine the ways in which values and social differences such as race, class, gender and sexuality are performed, represented and consumed within urban music and alternative rock.

October 30, 2007

McMaster continues to make progress as it works towards opening a new campus in Burlington. Today, the University provided the Mayor and City Council with an update on the project, including a decision to pursue new sites within the City rather than the downtown location.

October 30, 2007

McMaster's School of Graduate Studies is hosting two Graduate Studies Open Houses on Monday, Nov. 5 and Monday, Nov. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the MUSC.

October 29, 2007

Joyful applause filled Convocation Hall earlier today as the McMaster community celebrated the news of a $10 million gift to liberal arts from Chancellor Lynton (Red) Wilson. Wilson received a standing ovation from students, faculty, staff and guests when President Peter George announced the extraordinary gift.

October 29, 2007

Fifteen brave students stepped onto centre field during halftime of last Saturday's Marauders playoff game against the Guelph Gryphons to get their heads shaved to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

October 29, 2007

McMaster's Board of Governors unanimously gave the green light for the creation of a new institute that will bring industry and government together with the academic community to investigate transportation and logistics issues.

October 26, 2007

As President and Provost, we are pleased to provide an update to the McMaster community on the University's budget. At the Oct. 25 Board of Governors meeting, the Annual Financial Report 2006-2007 for the year ended April 30, 2007 was approved.

October 26, 2007

Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, professor of medicine at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, was recognized today for his leadership in the field of diabetes research and care.

October 26, 2007

The McMaster Chamber Orchestra will perform its first concert of the season on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in Convocation Hall. The concert will feature an eclectic program under the direction of Keith Kinder, associate professor in the School of the Arts, including a special performance of the restored version of the overture to Colas et Colinette, the first opera performed in Canada.

October 26, 2007

Research Infosource Inc. released its 2007 ranking of Canada's top 50 research universities and McMaster, once again, placed among the country's best.

October 26, 2007

Canada's literary celebrities struggle to find a happy medium between glad-handing with their public and craving the solitude that the writing life affords them. Literary Celebrity in Canada by Lorraine York, a professor of English & Cultural Studies, is the first study of the Canadian author as media star.

October 25, 2007

More than 2,500 prospective students and families are expected to visit McMaster for the Fall Preview on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about McMaster's programs, ask questions about admissions and tour the campus.

October 25, 2007

A diverse group of research projects will be advanced through funding from McMaster University's Collaborations for Health initiative. These projects fall within four key themes and cover topics ranging from reproductive health to driver attentiveness among senior citizens.

October 24, 2007

When Bridges Cafe opened two and a half years ago, Hospitality Services saw a niche market for a restaurant devoted entirely to vegetarian and vegan dietary needs. Now a huge success with the McMaster community, Bridges Cafe is enhancing its culinary experience by enlarging its environmental heart.

October 24, 2007

The School of the Arts presents award-winning musician Johannes Linstead on Friday, Oct. 26. Linstead won the Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for Guitarist of the Year in 2007 and his latest recording, Cafe Tropical, earned a JUNO nomination for Instrumental Album of the Year.

October 24, 2007

An innovative new community initiative originally begun by students at the DeGroote School of Business launched today. The program, which began with a marketing plan prepared by a group of third-year commerce students, is designed to assist employers with hiring and retaining qualified employees with disabilities.

October 23, 2007

DeGroote School of Business MBA graduates enjoy a triple-digit percentage increase in salaries upon graduating, leading all other business students across the country. A new survey by Canadian Business magazine shows DeGroote Co-op MBAs enjoying a 118 per cent post-graduation salary increase, allowing DeGroote to reclaim the top spot in the national study.