McMaster Archive

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.

September 11, 2024

Why McMaster donors give: Remembering Alan Hitchen ’51

Hitchen’s legacy of generosity and helping others was recently highlighted by a $1.3-million bequest, which established student awards in chemistry and medicine.

September 9, 2024

99 trees for 99 years: Celebrating philanthropist Stephen Jarislowsky with west campus planting

Dozens of volunteers and university leaders planted native trees in recognition of Jarislowsky’s legacy and ongoing impact on environmental and health research.

September 6, 2024

Use your meal card! Students share wisdom, hopes for the new school year

To start off the new school year, we asked first-year students what they're looking forward to, and upper-year students to share what they know now, looking back. Here's what they said.

September 5, 2024

Home is where the art is

A new art installation showcases the diverse experiences of international and exchange students and their journeys to McMaster.

September 4, 2024

McMaster hosts event on climate solutions for Canada and the Caribbean

Canadian and Caribbean researchers, students, policymakers and community members will explore environmental, social and economic topics related to climate change at the 2024 Canada-Caribbean Institute Research Symposium in October.

September 4, 2024

Welcome to McMaster: Fall 2024 message from the provost

Through collaborative efforts, our focus remains on fostering an environment that supports student success and nurtures academic excellence.