McMaster Archive

November 17, 2021

‘Is #WeTheNorth a reference to the Underground Railroad?’

A new McMaster course exploring the public memory of Black histories launches this winter.

November 15, 2021

Livestream State of the Academy address on Thursday Nov. 18

The community is invited to join the livestreamed event as Provost Susan Tighe shares a snapshot of where the university is, and where we are going.

November 15, 2021

Anna Purina appointed McMaster’s Chief Internal Auditor

Purina will direct and oversee the Internal Audit department, evaluating the university’s internal control processes.

November 12, 2021

Sherman Centre launches McMaster-tailored digital curation platform

Omeka S is an open-source web publishing platform that allows users to create digital exhibits that share a collaboratively built pool of items and their metadata.

November 12, 2021

Guidelines for eating on campus

In this guide, further details are provided on eating/drinking in various settings across McMaster locations.

November 12, 2021

Closure of Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Centre

McMaster’s Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Centre on campus will permanently close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday November 19th. 

November 11, 2021

We remember: WWII Veteran and McMaster student Byron (Barney) Rawson

WWII RCAF pilot and McMaster alumnus Byron (Barney) Rawson's life is a tragic reminder of the non-visible injuries of war that continue to weigh on veterans long after conflict has ended.

November 10, 2021

Guiding principles for Winter 2022 planning: A letter from the President and Provost

As McMaster continues planning for the winter 2022 term, let's revisit and update the principles that the university has been following since the pandemic began.

November 10, 2021

Alumni Memorial Hall: Honouring fellow graduates who gave their lives during World Wars I and II

In advance of Remembrance Day, a look back at the history of Alumni Memorial Hall, a project led by McMaster alumni to honour fellow graduates who served during World Wars I and II.

November 9, 2021

Student Wellness Centre holding flu shot clinic

The clinic will be set up outside of the Wellness Lounge on the second floor of Peter George Centre for Living and Learning on November 10th and 11th.

November 8, 2021

‘I am an innovator’ — Welcome to Global Entrepreneurship Week

Got a great idea? Meaningful change starts with you. Meet some of McMaster’s successful student entrepreneurs, who each got their start with a bright idea.

November 8, 2021

Fall convocation: Five things to know

McMaster’s fall convocation will be held on November 25 and 26, 2021.

November 7, 2021

Social Media threat being investigated by Hamilton Police

McMaster will be operating normally on Monday, November 8th

November 5, 2021

Showcasing McMaster’s commitment to global learning and engagement

This November, global-themed programs offer engagement opportunities across campus and address some of the world's most pressing issues.

November 5, 2021

Athletics and Recreation announces updates to services, programming effective November 8

McMaster’s department of Athletics & Recreation is easing restrictions in its facilities in response to the Government of Ontario’s Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario, effective Monday, November 8.

November 4, 2021

Celebrating 10 Years of Schulich Leaders: Seyedbehrad Dehnadi

As the Schulich Foundation marks its 10th anniversary, we are looking back at how the foundation's prestigious scholarships have played a role in the lives of McMaster students and alumni

November 4, 2021

Meet McMaster’s 2021 Loran Scholar

Tasneem Alnahhas, a first-year Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) student is one of this year's 30 Loran Scholarship winners.

November 4, 2021

$1M gift from McMaster alumnus helps equity-deserving students access university education

The Alan Hitchen Access Strategy Award will be granted to equity-deserving undergraduate students entering their first year of any program, who otherwise could not attend university without financial assistance.

November 3, 2021

Provost giving State of the Academy address on November 18

McMaster faculty, students and staff are invited to join Susan Tighe, provost and vice-president (Academic) for her inaugural State of the Academy address—covering both where we are and where we’re going as an institution. 

November 2, 2021

Legacy of McMaster Library retirees lives on through $1.1 million gift

The bequest from Carol and Vic Nunn will help purchase needed materials and bolster services at the library, where they met and worked for more than 30 years.