McMaster Archive

October 3, 2024

Stay safe and enjoy Homecoming events on campus

With Homecoming around the corner, McMaster University is collaborating with the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Service to share information on how to stay safe and be respectful to surrounding neighbourhoods. 

October 3, 2024

Livestream today: The U.S. presidential election and its impact on Canada

This month, Wilson College is bringing together experts on politics, civic engagement and communication to explore the upcoming election’s social, political and economic implications for Canada.

October 2, 2024

Gainful employMENT: Student entrepreneurs create app that matches international students with industry mentors

Omar Azmy and Stevan Japundzic are helping international students develop skills, build a professional network and gain work experience.

September 30, 2024

‘We learn from each other’ — Generations connect at Older Adult Open Campus Day

More than 70 older adults and 50 students toured campus attractions and facilities at the day-long event, which is part of McMaster’s commitment to improving accessibility, inclusion and the well-being of older adults through meaningful involvement in campus activities.

September 30, 2024

McMaster community marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Community members participated in events and observances the week leading up to Sept. 30, to learn more about and reflect on the ongoing impact of the residential school system.

September 27, 2024

Using art to spread a campus-wide message of community

An art-based project exploring different lived experiences at McMaster is helping spread a message of inclusivity and diversity across campus. 

September 26, 2024

Indigenous Studies Community Book Club pick is Tom Wilson’s ‘Beautiful Scars’

The book is a first-person account of the music legend’s discovery in his early 50s that he was adopted and that his ancestry is Mohawk.

September 25, 2024

New show brings more Indigenous sky lore to planetarium

Thomas Deer and David Moses, the creators of the immensely successful Celestial Bear show, worked together again on Onekwá:tara – The Seven Dancers of the Pleiades, which will debut at the W.J. McCallion Planetarium later this fall.

September 25, 2024

Innovation leader Tom Jenkins to deliver lecture on AI and its impact on society

The McMaster graduate and tech pioneer will talk about the practical applications of AI, and the value of understanding and adopting these new digital tools.

September 24, 2024

Mentorship Day forges new connections between McMaster entrepreneurs  

Dozens of expert and emerging entrepreneurs from across the university’s innovation ecosystem gathered on campus to expand their networks and share insights and inspiration.

September 23, 2024

President’s Message – Reconciliation means taking action

The Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission ask us to aid in the healing process by acknowledging the history of the residential school system, and working towards creating systems to prevent these abuses from happening again.

September 18, 2024

‘I made it:’ First generation graduate gives back after life-changing opportunity

Andy Nguyen, a graduate from the Integrated Business and Humanities Program, shares how an internship to leadership opportunity he received during his time at McMaster led to a life-changing experience.

September 18, 2024

Turning a lab into an escape room just one of the ways Shaiya Robinson engaging future scientists

The assistant professor says the extra hours she puts in on youth outreach events is important work and a way to give back to her community.

September 17, 2024

Two Row Paddle was ‘a life-changing experience’ for fourth-year student

Rifa Khoja went into the 10-day expedition hoping for a mental reset. She came out with a renewed sense of identity, ready to take on the big questions.

September 17, 2024

Why McMaster donors give: Honouring family and hope

David Isaacson’s gift will establish an award in honour of his late mother and sister that’s aimed at supporting future generations of medical professionals and advancing leukemia research.

September 16, 2024

New Queer Study Buddies program creates space for 2SLGBTQ+ students

Queer Study Buddies is a weekly event for 2SLGBTQ+ students to study and connect with other queer students.

September 13, 2024

Wilson College welcomes historian Kristina Llewellyn as affiliated faculty member

Kristina Llewellyn’s work focuses on studying historical harms to shape meaningful principles of restorative justice and offer paths for redress and ultimately, a more just future.

September 13, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Events and Resources

From Sept. 23 – 27, events and educational programming — both on campus and in the community — will provide students, faculty and staff with opportunities to learn more about the impacts of Canada’s residential school system.

September 12, 2024

Meet McMaster’s 2024 Schulich Leaders

Ten McMaster students are recipients of the highly coveted Schulich Leader Scholarships, a prestigious undergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) award.

September 12, 2024

Meet the 2024 McMaster Loran Scholars

Cianne Coutinho, Jakob DeGruchy, Lubna Ismail, Sally Smith, Aidan Webb and Kira Young have been recognized for their character, commitment to service and leadership potential.