McMaster Archive

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.

November 1, 2021

BDC student’s smartphone ER app wins Lion’s Lair pitch competition

Student Ron Galaev won $30,000 for his app that connects patients with hospital emergency rooms.

October 29, 2021

COVID-19 travel update for the McMaster community

Travelers are advised to stay informed of COVID-19 activity at their destination, including any travel restrictions or public health mandates. See details for university-related travel.

October 29, 2021

‘At the end of the day, there was still music in my mind:’ McMaster pianist on performing in a pandemic

Piano and music cognition student Joel Affoon reflects on playing a virtual concerto with the McMaster Chamber Orchestra and what’s next now that in-person performances are starting up again

October 29, 2021

A reminder to be a good neighbour

Please keep safety and respect for the community and our neighbours top of mind as you celebrate Halloween.

October 27, 2021

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365 to be required across campus

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a method used to secure McMaster email and associated Microsoft applications.

October 27, 2021

Creating inclusive learning spaces through online engagement

Learning in Colour is a digital platform dedicated to creating safe and inclusive classroom spaces informed by the perspectives and experiences of Black, Indigenous and racialized students.

October 27, 2021

Getting to know McMaster’s 2021 Faculty of Science Schulich Leaders

There are ten Schulich Scholarship recipients at McMaster University this year, with five awarded to students within the Faculty of Science, and five within the Faculty of Engineering.

October 26, 2021

McMaster departments work with local non-profit to address gender-based violence

McMaster’s Security Office and department of Athletics and Recreation will continue their partnership with the Interval House of Hamilton (IHOH), with a goal to eliminate gender-based violence on campus.

October 26, 2021

Getting to know McMaster’s 2021 Faculty of Engineering Schulich Leaders

The Schulich Scholarship is Canada’s most coveted undergraduate scholarship for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

October 25, 2021

Safety is McMaster’s top priority for winter term

As part of our safety strategy, McMaster will build upon its proactive and thorough layers of safety already in place or the fall term.

October 25, 2021

Updates to ventilation plan

Though all current operational classroom inventory meets or exceeds Public Health guidelines, McMaster is further enhancing our ventilation plan.