McMaster Archive

February 17, 2022

Mask recycling pilot underway on campus

Recycling boxes for disposable masks have been placed throughout campus. The initiative is part of McMaster's overall efforts towards sustainability.

February 16, 2022

In the News: Eugene Levy on friend and former McMaster classmate Ivan Reitman

Actor and comedian Eugene Levy is remembering his friend and former McMaster classmate Ivan Reitman. Reitman died Saturday at the age of

February 16, 2022

Charles Juravinski: Honouring the life and legacy of a hometown champion of health research and health care

Businessman, philanthropist, entrepreneur and lifelong Hamilton lover – Charles Juravinski never tired of praising his adopted hometown, nor of sharing his good fortune with the people living in it.

February 15, 2022

Meet some of our extraordinary YWCA Women of Distinction nominees

McMaster is proud to be associated with so many nominees for this year’s YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction awards.  

February 14, 2022

Remembering influential filmmaker and McMaster graduate Ivan Reitman

Ivan Reitman, McMaster graduate and influential producer-director behind beloved comedies Ghostbusters and Animal House, has died.

February 14, 2022

A McMaster love story

Mac graduates Matt Kumar and Julia Luca share how McMaster has played a pivotal role in their lives and in their relationship.

February 14, 2022

Share the love with #MacWinterWishes virtual valentines

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day, McMaster! Celebrate by sending your friends one of these #MacWinterWishes virtual valentines.

February 11, 2022

Transparent masks available for instructors 

McMaster is offering instructors and TAs masks with a clear component to make in-person classes more accessible. 

February 11, 2022

Reconnecting in spaces and places on campus

Here is a look at friendships being rekindled and connections being made in the spaces and places that make up McMaster's campus.

February 11, 2022

A new chapter: Scenes from the start of winter term on campus

Returning to campus means reconnecting - with routines, places and friends. Here's what it looked like on campus this week as we gathered as a community once again.

February 11, 2022

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we're highlighting the critical research being executed by women in STEM right here at McMaster.

February 11, 2022

Ask a McMaster Leader: Answers to your Back to Mac questions

As more in-person activities resume, we've collected common Back to Mac questions we're seeing and hearing from our students, staff and faculty members. McMaster leaders have provided answers, resources and advice.

February 11, 2022

MPP Bill Walker visits McMaster Nuclear Reactor 

The provincial member for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound had a first-hand view of Canada’s most powerful nuclear research reactor, which has been recognized as a global leader in medical isotope production. 

February 10, 2022

Santee Smith reappointed McMaster’s chancellor

The award-winning artist, dancer and choreographer is a two-time McMaster grad who also has a master's degree in dance and six years of training at the National School of Ballet

February 10, 2022

An MBA student’s perspective on Winter 2022

Vivian Sadeh, MBA Candidate 2022, shares her thoughts on returning to in-person learning.

February 10, 2022

When the bells change: Mac Eng students reflect on returning to campus

As the whole community returns to in-person classes, here’s a look at what some engineering students had to say about being back.

February 10, 2022

McMaster awarded Cisco Fast Future Innovation Award for Smart Campus Initiative

McMaster University is one of three recipients selected for the 2021 Cisco Fast Future Innovation Awards and has been awarded $200K CAD in funding from Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program.

February 8, 2022

McMaster students named finalists for McCall MacBain scholarship

Two McMaster students and a recent grad are in the running for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies.

February 7, 2022

Warm Winter Wishes: Finding light, warmth and joy in the McMaster community

Here are some of the sources of light, warmth and joy at McMaster as we gather as a community on campus once again.

February 4, 2022

Words to Action: Highlights from McMaster’s Black History Month launch event

The panel discussion, Words to Actions, featured seven faculty, student and staff leaders across campus sharing current and emerging Black focused initiatives on campus and reflecting on the work still to be done.