McMaster Archive

June 11, 2021

Seven students to receive the President’s Award of Excellence in Student Leadership

As part of the convocation ceremonies running all next week, recipients of the President’s Award of Excellence in Student Leadership will be recognized.

June 11, 2021

President’s Retreat recognizes and celebrates past year and year ahead

Bringing together over 200 faculty, instructors and staff from McMaster’s teaching and learning community, this year’s virtual President’s Retreat concluded on June 7.

June 10, 2021

McCall MacBain Scholarships open grad school doors

Stephanie Kay (BHSc ‘20) and Gautham Krishnaraj (MSc ‘17, PhD ‘21) have won the McCall MacBain Finalist Award and Regional Award, respectively. 

June 10, 2021

New vice-president, Operations and Finance

Learning about McMaster and getting to know people will be the first order of business for McMaster’s new vice-president, Operations and Finance.  Saher Fazilat’s appointment has been approved by both Senate and the Board of Governors and she will be joining McMaster on July 21st. 

June 10, 2021

MacID Password Reset Coming for All McMaster – mid-June through August

Over the coming weeks and months, all McMaster staff, faculty, students, active alumni and retirees with a MacID will be scheduled to reset their passwords.

June 10, 2021

Back to Mac virtual town halls set for mid-June

Getting safely back to McMaster this fall is on top of everyone’s minds. If you’re wondering how the fall term will look, you’re invited to join two virtual town halls that will take place in mid-June — one for students and one for faculty and staff.

June 9, 2021

NSERC PromoScience funding helps Venture Academy reach more youth underrepresented in sciences

McMaster’s Venture Academy has been selected by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) to receive $309,675 over three years through the PromoScience program.

June 9, 2021

Ranil Sonnadara to lead Compute Ontario

McMaster’s Ranil Sonnadara has been appointed Compute Ontario’s new President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Research Officer.

June 9, 2021

Students’ Indigenous-led podcast forges global connections

In just a few months, Ohneganos: Let’s Talk Water has built a global following and is a finalist for two David Suzuki Foundation prizes.

June 8, 2021

McMaster united with Muslim community

We must stand together and actively safeguard against the attitudes and conditions that can breed hate, bias, and extremism.

June 7, 2021

From pasta straws to green roofs: Students present ideas for a more sustainable campus

As part of a sustainability course, undergraduate students present their ideas to address United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on McMaster's campus.

June 7, 2021

Virtual talk offers glimpse into rare books as works of art

Some of the most visually stunning books in the world, housed in the collections of McMaster University Library, will be front and centre at a free public talk called "The Whole Scheme of the Book": William Morris and the Kelmscott Press on June 23 at 12:30 p.m.

June 4, 2021

Celebrated humanitarian, diplomat and activist Stephen Lewis gives ‘life’s work’ to McMaster University 

From his campaign to galvanize global action on HIV/AIDS in Africa to addressing the genocide in Rwanda through his work with the United Nations, Stephen Lewis’ archive offers valuable insight into some of the world’s most pressing social and global health issues. 

June 3, 2021

Student Wellness Centre launches #StaySafeMac to encourage COVID-19 vaccination

#StaySafeMac, a campaign launched by the Student Wellness Centre, addresses vaccine hesitancies and encourages vaccination among those who are eligible.

June 3, 2021

Carmela Vespi honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding service

Carm Vespi, manager of alumni relations and youth programs, Faculty of Engineering ie being recognized for her 45-year career connecting students, alumni and youth.

June 3, 2021

McMaster hosts Ontario internationalization meeting with focus on equity and inclusion, sustainability 

The Canadian Bureau of international Education’s 2021 Ontario conference focuses on current challenges and future opportunities for internationalization in higher education.

June 2, 2021

Calling all theatre enthusiasts: Join McMaster’s Stratford Seminar Series

The Alumni Association is hosting an exceptional line-up of unique and illuminating webinars offering viewers an exclusive backstage pass into the productions showing in the Stratford Festival's 2021 line-up.

June 2, 2021

McMaster and Fusion Pharmaceuticals will build manufacturing facility, boost commercialization

McMaster and Fusion will build a 27,000 square foot Good Manufacturing Practice radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility at McMaster Innovation Park.

June 2, 2021

Meet the 2021 Alumni Gallery inductees

Tonight, the McMaster Alumni Association will shine a light on the outstanding accomplishments of alumni during their annual awards ceremony.

June 1, 2021

It’s National AccessAbility Week

National AccessAbility Week is a week-long celebration of the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities, as well as a recognition of the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion.