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August 25, 2021
Tech takeaways from the pandemic: Using Echo 360 to extend the virtual classroomIn this Q&A, two members of the McMaster teaching and learning community share their key takeaways from teaching online and what tools can be leveraged for hybrid or in-person learning environments.
August 24, 2021
New course in social impact and innovation pairs students and non-profits for experiential learningFourth-year McMaster students in Social Sciences, Humanities or Business can enrol to develop important foundational skills for working on social innovation in the non-profit sector
August 24, 2021
Confirmed COVID-19 cases at McMaster: Aug. 23The university has received notification of two unrelated COVID-19 cases on campus, involving individuals who were last on campus Aug. 19 and Aug. 20, respectively.
August 20, 2021
How to manage the anxiety of returning to in-person life'Know where to go for support and know that you aren’t alone' — Prof. Randi McCabe offers some tips and strategies as a return to in-person life brings increased levels of anxiety and stress.
August 20, 2021
Move-in week 2021: What you need to knowDates, directions, safety measures and other key information for the extended move-in period from August 27 to September 4.
August 19, 2021
Heads up, future startups: the McMaster Seed Fund is now accepting applicationsThe fund will support entrepreneurs within the McMaster community and advance the university’s culture of commercialization and social innovation, transforming research into products or services that will make a positive impact.
August 18, 2021
School of Nursing unveils ‘serious games’ to train studentsNursing students can soon test their critical thinking skills in computer-based scenario simulations aimed at preparing them for real-world dilemmas nurses often face.
August 18, 2021
McMaster libraries reopening in SeptemberMills and Thode libraries are set to welcome the community back on Sept. 7, and the Health Sciences Library is opening its doors on Sept. 13.
August 16, 2021
McMaster requires proof of vaccination and mandatory vaccines: A letter from the President and ProvostAll university community members or visitors who wish to access a McMaster campus or facility, including faculty, staff and students, are required to provide proof of vaccination.
August 13, 2021
Premier Doug Ford and key cabinet colleagues tour McMaster labs, thank researchers for their critical COVID workOntario Premier Doug Ford personally thanked McMaster researchers as he and key members of his caucus, with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger, toured some of the laboratories where researchers are working to resolve critical issues related to COVID-19.
August 11, 2021
Video and recap: Faculty & staff town hall Aug. 11At this morning’s virtual town hall for faculty and staff, university leaders addressed topics like safety protocols, vaccination requirements and return to on-campus work.
August 11, 2021
Video and recap: Student town hall Aug. 10At yesterday’s virtual town hall for students, university leaders answered addressed topics like convocation, welcome week, clubs and in-person class components for fall 2021.
August 10, 2021
Confirmed COVID-19 case at McMaster: August 10, 2021The university has received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus involving an employee who tested positive on August 7 and was last on campus July 30.
August 10, 2021
Compassionate communication toolkit for McMaster leaders now availableTo support faculty, staff and student leaders, the McMaster Okanagan Committee is proud to introduce a toolkit to facilitate clear and compassionate communication.
August 6, 2021
What can we learn from those who have been on campus throughout the pandemic?We asked community members about this exceptional time on campus and what advice they have for those returning in the Fall.
August 6, 2021
Feeling musical? Auditions for McMaster ensembles are coming upSchool of the Arts ensembles are open to all students and can be used as an academic credit
August 4, 2021
First recipient of the Daniel G Hill Scholarship announcedMac graduate, Natalie Young, is the first recipient of the scholarship for Black students pursuing graduate studies in Sociology at McMaster.
August 3, 2021
New course explores the languages of Hamilton’s immigrant communitiesHeritage Languages in the Hamilton Diaspora will give students a hands-on opportunity to study how language shapes the identities of Hamilton’s many diasporic groups.
July 30, 2021
McMaster student-athletes will require COVID vaccinationsMcMaster will require all student-athletes who wish to participate in varsity athletics to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine.
July 30, 2021
Why I #GotTheShot: Vaccination encouragement from McMaster staff and facultyCheck out these reflections from across McMaster to find out why faculty and staff #GotTheShot.