McMaster Archive

November 24, 2021

McMaster graduate and supporter hosts kitchen party for frontline heroes

Philanthropist Walter Schroeder, ’69, MBA is hosting “A Newfoundland Kitchen Party,” a free variety show on December 3 for frontline workers from McMaster University and the surrounding communities.

November 23, 2021

Movember funds peer-support app for public health workers

Developed at Mac, OnCall is one of four Canadian initiatives supported by Movember's Veterans and First Responders Mental Health Grant program.

November 23, 2021

Mac grad and wine expert reflects on unconventional career path

Alumna and wine expert Tracey Dobbin MSc '02 reflects on her unconventional career path

November 22, 2021

Library releases guide on avoiding predatory publishers and conferences

It might be tempting to for early career researchers to take up an unsolicited email invitation for publication, but predatory journals can affect their reputation, citations and funding.

November 22, 2021

Medical student among WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women

She broke the chains of abuse and realized her dream of studying medicine at McMaster. Now, Samra Zafar is being honoured as a WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the Woman of Courage category – the second time she has made the Top 100 list.

November 19, 2021

McMaster students, alumni share creative sides in short story, photography and poetry contests

The winners of the summer short story, photography, poetry and graphic design contests have been named by the McMaster Alumni Association.

November 19, 2021

Video and recap: Nov. 18 State of Academy address

On Thursday, Susan Tighe, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, delivered McMaster’s virtual State of the Academy address, with over 800 participants in attendance.

November 18, 2021

McMaster signs charter to combat racism and foster Black inclusion

The Scarborough Charter identifies barriers to inclusion, recommends concrete actions to address systemic racism and includes accountability measures for institutions to deliver on their commitments.

November 17, 2021

Bees knees student project wins sustainability prize

A student-led project to increase awareness of native bees has won an award that recognizes innovative solutions that have a positive impact on climate change and health.

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.