McMaster Archive

September 28, 2022

Keep safe and do not attend street parties: A message from Dean of Students Sean Van Koughnett

The City of Hamilton has a new Nuisance Party Bylaw and University District Safety Initiative as part of efforts to discourage large, unsanctioned events like street parties.

September 28, 2022

Rapid tests available to McMaster community ahead of reading week

COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits will be distributed near the Starbucks in the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) on Wednesday, October 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or until supplies last.  

September 27, 2022

Archives Alive returns with virtual talk tracing history of the beloved and beauteous chapbook

This edition of the popular Archives Alive series will focus on chapbooks, small, affordable forms of literature that covered a range of topics and were available in Europe as early as the 16th century.

September 25, 2022

In photos: Indigenous Health Learning Lodge welcome gathering celebrates a transformative new space

In advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, a welcome gathering was held at the Indigenous Health Learning Lodge (IHLL).

September 23, 2022

GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 clinic coming to McMaster’s campus Sept. 27th

The GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 clinic, which will be offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster, will be outside Mary E. Keyes Residence from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Walk-ins will be accepted.

September 23, 2022

National Truth and Reconciliation Day Panel Discussion

Members of our campus community are invited to attend the National Truth and Reconciliation Day Panel Discussion hosted by Indigenous Studies faculty.

September 23, 2022

‘I’m making difficult connections and having difficult conversations’

Zahra Tootonsab, a PhD student in the Faculty of Humanities and a Wilson Leadership Scholar Award recipient, shares the influences on her work in environmental activism and water security.

September 23, 2022

Annual Gandhi lecture will focus on climate change

Mustafa Santiago Ali, the vice president of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation, will deliver the 21st annual Mahatma Gandhi Lecture on Non-Violence.

September 23, 2022

Ignite Program gives first-year international students tools to thrive at McMaster

The Ignite Program helps first-year international students living in residence get acquainted with campus and the city, and get connected to resources that will help them excel during their time at McMaster.

September 21, 2022

McMaster to honour Nobel laureates at special street naming ceremony

The names of McMaster alumni and Nobel laureates Myron Scholes and Donna Strickland will become permanent fixtures on campus. 

September 21, 2022

Wilson Leadership Scholar Award recipients reflect on program’s lasting impact

Launched in 2016 by Lynton “Red” Wilson, Chair of the Wilson Foundation and Chancellor Emeritus of McMaster University, the award recognizes and nurtures leadership potential in undergraduate and graduate students at McMaster, which hosts the award.

September 21, 2022

In photos: A celebration of a transformational $50M investment in Canada’s future leaders

A celebration was held Tuesday to mark Lynton "Red" Wilson’s remarkable $50-million investment to establish a comprehensive leadership college at McMaster University.

September 20, 2022

L.R. “Red” Wilson: A champion of McMaster University

For more than six decades, L.R. "Red" Wilson has been an extraordinary champion of McMaster University. View a timeline of his many contributions here.

September 20, 2022

Events and resources ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

While the university is open on Sept. 30, there will be no classes, offering an opportunity to learn about the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, and to reflect on truth and reconciliation, as well as on the potential of universities to drive meaningful change.

September 20, 2022

Livestream: Celebrating a $50M investment in a new generation of leaders

Join us as we celebrate a transformational $50M investment in Canada’s future leaders. McMaster University is launching Canada’s most comprehensive leadership college.

September 16, 2022

Largest gift to the liberal arts in Canada will create unique leadership college at McMaster

Chancellor Emeritus L.R. “Red” Wilson ’62 invests $50 million to establish the Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement.

September 15, 2022

McMaster remembers Michael G. DeGroote

McMaster is deeply saddened to learn of Mr. DeGroote’s passing and honours his unwavering support for the university

September 14, 2022

City of Hamilton introduces bylaw and zero tolerance zone to discourage street parties

With the community in mind, the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Police and McMaster are working together to discourage unsanctioned street parties.

September 12, 2022

Architecture of health lecture series kicks off

September 9, 2022

In photos: Students return to campus for first week of classes

This week marked the start of a new academic year and the return of thousands of students to campus.