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May 31, 2021
McMaster Indigenous Studies community statement on Kamloops Indian Residential SchoolMcMaster's Indigenous Studies Program offers condolences to the Indigenous families and community in Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc after the discovery of a mass grave on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
May 30, 2021
Mourning an unfathomable lossLet us pause to collectively pay our respects and join in mourning the profound loss experienced by all Indigenous peoples and felt across diverse communities at McMaster and across nations.
May 28, 2021
Humanities courses help students across McMaster develop valuable leadership skillsWith a series of courses offered through the Faculty of Humanities, any student in any Faculty can learn about leadership: how to be a mentor, how to communicate effectively, how to manage relationships and how to drive social change.
May 28, 2021
Peer-run initiative helps student-athletes find their passions off the fieldTo help ease the transition from post-secondary athletics to what’s next, a group of student-athletes have teamed up to create a networking initiative called The Playbook.
May 27, 2021
Supporting Black Excellence at McMasterThe Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) provides an update on university initiatives to support Black excellence.
May 27, 2021
McMaster students share their innovative ideas for a more sustainable worldTwo McMaster student teams to compete in international competition aimed at finding innovative ways to address United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
May 27, 2021
Extended Canada Day weekend: July 2 will be a university holidayFriday July 2 will be a holiday this year to allow for an extended Canada Day weekend and to support our community members' well-being. Thank you for your commitment, caring and outstanding work.
May 26, 2021
Secure your McMaster IT experience with Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)To support a more secure McMaster, University Technology Services (UTS) will soon be requesting that all McMaster students, faculty, and staff reset their MacID password.
May 26, 2021
Mac grad Lavan Kandiah says the key to career success is building strong connectionsOver the past six years, McMaster alumnus Lavan Kandiah ’15 went from being a history major to working with the United Nations in Africa. Listen to his reflections and advice for Mac graduates on the latest episode of the Unconventional podcast.
May 26, 2021
Students connect with local seniors during the pandemic through pen pal programMcMaster charity Student Open Circles started ‘Seniors Connect’ program during the pandemic to help alleviate isolation among older adults in the community.
May 25, 2021
Equal representation of women in techTwo viewpoints from the faculties of business and humanities about how to increase the inclusion of women in tech community.
May 25, 2021
Confirmed COVID-19 case at McMaster: May 25The university has received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus, involving a student who tested positive on May 23 and was last on campus May 19.
May 21, 2021
McMaster to receive $2.5 million in provincial funding from Virtual Learning StrategyAs part of the Virtual Learning Strategy announced by the Ontario government in December, McMaster will receive over $2.5 million to fund 28 projects proposed by faculty, instructors and staff.
May 20, 2021
Return to McMaster Oversight Committee releases final recommendations reportAs we continue to develop plans for the Fall term, Provost Susan Tighe today shares recommendations from the Return to McMaster Oversight Committee.
May 20, 2021
New resources and supports aim to make McMaster’s virtual spaces more accessibleMay 20 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day which shines a light on the digital barriers faced by those with disabilities. To mark this event, the Office of Equity and Inclusion is highlighting the many resources available to those with disabilities now working and learning online.
May 20, 2021
McMaster expands resources for sexual violence prevention and responseBuilding on McMaster’s commitment to strengthen sexual violence prevention and response on campus, the university has commenced a search for a director to lead and further guide this work.
May 19, 2021
Six students honoured with Albert Lager Prize for their outstanding contributionsLeading up to the Alumni Awards Ceremony on June 2, learn more about the six students who are receiving the 2021 Albert Lager Prize for their involvement in campus life and long-lasting impact in their communities.
May 19, 2021
Hamilton Youth Film Festival welcoming submissionsUp-and-coming filmmakers, including McMaster University students, are being offered a chance to shine at the Hamilton Youth Film Festival.
May 18, 2021
IT system security updateWork is continuing as the university responds to the IT security incident that occurred early this week. A very small number of systems were involved and others have been taken offline by the university as a precaution.
May 18, 2021
For Michael-Lee Chin, ’74, being purpose-driven is about passionOne of McMaster’s most successful alumni talks about his career journey in the last episode of season one of the Unconventional podcast.