McMaster Archive

July 5, 2021

Parking update for fall 2021

Flexible parking pass options will be available to accommodate new or increasing levels of in-person activities on campus this Fall. 

July 1, 2021

‘We operate and try to be successful in two worlds’

Indigenous studies student Makasa Looking Horse, co-creator of the Ohneganos: Let’s Talk Water podcast, shares a reflection on July 1.

June 30, 2021

Voices of McMaster: Reflections on July 1

The past few years have highlighted a range of challenges and inequities in society at large and within Canada. In light of this, we have asked a range of university thought leaders to share what they are reflecting on come July 1st.

June 30, 2021

Campus ventilation systems are being assessed and upgraded

McMaster is assessing and making any required updates to the ventilation systems in buildings on campus.

June 30, 2021

Campus cleaning plan focuses on disinfecting high-touch surfaces

Safety is the top priority as McMaster’s Facility Services team prepares campus for the return of more students, staff and faculty members in the Fall of 2021.  

June 30, 2021

Ontario moves into Step 2: What this means for the McMaster community

As the province moves to Step 2 of reopening this week, there are a few changes to note related to operations on campus.

June 28, 2021

Telling the story of New York’s Indigenous ironworkers through animated film

McMaster professor Allan Downey and former student Carlee Loft received the 2020 Best Animated Short award at the American Indian Film Festival, one of the largest and most prestigious Indigenous film festivals in the world.

June 25, 2021

Brightside Neighbourhood Project earns President’s Award for Community Engaged Scholarship

McMaster history professor Nancy Bouchier and project facilitator Simon Orpana are the recipients of the prestigious award for community engagement and research.

June 24, 2021

A message to the community regarding the Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour investigation

Dear Members of the McMaster Community, It has been more than a year since McMaster began its investigations in response to a range of allegations . . .

June 24, 2021

In the News: McMaster student graduates after family overcomes domestic abuse, shelter living

Global News interviews McMaster nursing student Homayra Ahmed on her achievements as a School of Nursing grad, despite being dealt a tough hand in her last two years of schooling.

June 24, 2021

McMaster offers sincere condolences to Indigenous communities

It is with tremendous sadness that we have learned of the discovery and further exploration of hundreds of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan.

June 23, 2021

New associate dean on a mission to educate

Healthcare professionals seeking to upgrade their skills mid-career have a formidable ally in Teresa Chan, incoming associate dean of Continuing Professional Development.

June 23, 2021

Confirmed COVID-19 case at McMaster: June 23

The university has received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus, involving a staff member who tested positive on June 22.

June 22, 2021

Laurentian midwifery students find new home at McMaster

More than 50 midwifery students left by the closure of their program at Laurentian University will continue their studies at McMaster.

June 22, 2021

New report offers snapshot of campus-wide sustainability action

Collective environmental actions captured in McMaster’s first university-wide Sustainability Report

June 21, 2021

McMaster hosts panel on internationalization, SDGs and the role of higher education

As part of a CBIE conference earlier this month, McMaster hosted a panel exploring best practices for higher education institutions (HEIs) seeking to advance the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).

June 21, 2021

Two students earn the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Medal

Every year, at convocation, McMaster recognizes the achievements of students who have excelled in academics and student leadership. Here are this year’s winners of the Governor General’s Academic Medal.

June 18, 2021

VIDEO: Back to Mac student town hall

On June 17, university leaders answered questions submitted by McMaster students, addressing topics from campus safety measures to in person components expected for fall 2021.

June 18, 2021

VIDEO: Back to Mac faculty & staff town hall

On June 18, university leaders answered questions submitted by McMaster faculty and staff, addressing topics from campus safety measures to staff training and support.

June 18, 2021

Meet Michael Kehinde, today’s Engineering valedictorian

Meet Michael Kehinde, valedictorian at the June 18 Faculty of Engineering convocation.