October 7, 2021
Faculty members in Humanities and Social Sciences named academic co-leads for Office of Community EngagementKaren Balcom and Ameil Joseph will continue the Office’s focus on sustainable, reciprocal relationships between McMaster and the community.
October 4, 2021
Vaccination policy information for faculty and staff: Beyond October 17Under McMaster’s Vaccination Policy, all faculty and staff are required to upload proof of vaccination to MacCheck by October 17th at 11:59pm ET. Please see guidance for faculty, staff and supervisors beyond October 17th.
October 4, 2021
McMaster COVID-19 testing centres closed for Thanksgiving weekendAll McMaster COVID-19 testing centres will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend (October 9 to 11). Both asymptomatic and symptomatic testing will be unavailable during this time.
October 4, 2021
New spaces open on campus for studentsNew spaces are open on campus for McMaster students to eat, study and participate in their online tests or lectures.
October 3, 2021
COVID-19 safety on campus reinforced following unsanctioned homecoming partyThe importance of adhering to COVID-19 safety rules is being stressed following a large unsanctioned homecoming gathering off-campus on Saturday.
October 3, 2021
Unsanctioned Homecoming events put students and our community at risk says McMaster presidentMcMaster will be cooperating fully with Hamilton Police and supporting their work to identify those who participated in any illegal activities. We will use the Student Code of Conduct to sanction students who violated the Code’s tenets of behaviour.
October 1, 2021
Kudos to McMaster’s custodiansTo mark National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day on October 2, McMaster students, faculty members and staff are invited to share their gratitude and praises on this Kudo Board.
October 1, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine pop-up clinic on campus: October 5McMaster University is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic on Tuesday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the tent on the lawn in front of the Burke Science Building on campus.
September 30, 2021
‘No one can look away now. We can’t look away’Community members gathered to mark Orange Shirt Day and the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at a moving ceremony at the Indigenous Circle.
September 30, 2021
Indigenous Education Council introduces new strategyIndigenous Strategic Directions will act as a guide for the University as a whole, with four main strategic goals of research, education, student experience and leadership and governance.
September 30, 2021
Reflections on the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationTake a look at some of the recommended readings, actions and reflections from the Faculty of Engineering students, faculty and staff to recognize Orange Shirt Day.
September 30, 2021
“There has to be truth before there can be reconciliation”Prior to the annual Gandhi Lecture on Nonviolence, Dawn Martin-Hill and Rick Monture reflect on the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace and what it means today.
September 29, 2021
Reconnecting with Indigenous Canada: In conversation with Tracy Bear, Paul Gareau and Dan LevyOn October 1, join Tracy Bear, the new Director of the McMaster Indigenous Research Institute, Paul Gareau, an assistant professor in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Native Studies, and actor, writer, and producer Dan Levy for a special virtual event on the impact of the University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada MOOC.
September 29, 2021
Working together to keep our neighbourhoods safeA quick reminder to students to keep safety, respect and their neighbours top of mind heading into the weekend and the football home opener.
September 29, 2021
Livestream: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation eventJoin the livestream on September 30th for the Orange Shirt Day commemoration and an announcement from the Indigenous Education Council (IEC).
September 29, 2021
President Farrar’s message on the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationLeading into the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, President David Farrar encourages all students, faculty and staff to reflect on the impact of residential schools and to honour the survivors.
September 29, 2021
Thomas Dignan, McMaster’s first Indigenous MD, inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of FameDignan fought against systemic racism in the medical profession and for more equitable Indigenous health care throughout his career.
September 28, 2021
Second season of Alumni Podcast Unconventional shares more stories of inspiring career journeysSecond season launched Monday, September 20
September 28, 2021
$1M gift from KPMG will create innovative learning lab at the DeGroote School of BusinessMcMaster’s DeGroote School of Business has received a $1-million gift from the KPMG Foundation and KPMG in Canada’s Regions East offices to develop a new lab that will embrace digital technology and promote experiential learning among students.
September 28, 2021
Humanities Career Apprenticeship Program launches its second yearThe program, which offers a year of full-time, paid employment to new Humanities graduates, has expanded from 10 to 20 spots following a successful pilot year.