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July 21, 2020
Chancellor Santee Smith and Kaha:wi Dance Theatre win five Dora Mavor Moore AwardsThe Mush Hole, a multidisciplinary work of theatre and dance, “reflects the realities of the Mohawk Institute Residential School experience and offers a way to open dialogue and to heal,” says McMaster’s chancellor.
July 20, 2020
Faculty of Humanities welcomes new School of the Arts directorStephanie Springgay is a leader in the field of research-creation as well as the intersection between contemporary art and pedagogy.
July 17, 2020
Supporting artists and diversifying McMaster’s art collectionThe McMaster Museum of Art has purchased 20 works of art – 19 of them by living artists working in Canada.
July 17, 2020
Review of Black student-athletes’ experiences at McMaster to begin July 27thExternally led review seeks to understand the climate of Marauders Athletics after reports of anti-black racism.
July 16, 2020
COVID-19 update: Requesting priority access to campus; more on masksSome faculty and staff can request priority access to campus for occasional on-site work in extenuating circumstances.
July 16, 2020
Digital technology allows students to carry their diplomas in their pocketsMcMaster's registrar's office is offering all Spring 2020 graduates the opportunity to receive a digital diploma anchored in the blockchain.
July 16, 2020
New iBioMed student inspired by late fatherDavid Chung, who earned the TD Scholarship for Community Leadership ($70,000) and the Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarship ($10,000) says being able to see things from many different perspective is one of his strengths.
July 14, 2020
Archway ready to start connecting new students with McMasterThe Archway program has 200 upper-year students ready to assist incoming first-year students and in just two months has received an overwhelming 5,000 responses from first-years who are keen to participate in newly created virtual communities.
July 14, 2020
Mac101 gives first-year undergrads the tools they need to succeedThe week-long online intro to university life features webinars and discussion sessions for students and their families.
July 10, 2020
COVID-19 update: Masks or face coverings to be required on campus, David Braley Clinic reopeningEffective July 14, masks or face coverings will be required in all indoor public spaces.
July 8, 2020
WATCH: Ergonomic tips for your home officeAn improvised work space and improper set-up can cause troublesome health problems which can include backache, carpel tunnel syndrome and other ailments. Here's what to do instead.
July 8, 2020
Proposing creative solutions to COVID-19 challenges in HamiltonThe first-ever MacChangers: Change-a-Thon, a virtual week-long program, connected teams of students from all faculties and levels of study to brainstorm, share insights and collaborate with community groups in Hamilton.
July 6, 2020
Understanding and Enhancing the Climate for Racialized and Marginalized StudentsUnderstanding and enhancing the McMaster experience for racialized and marginalized students has been the goal of a climate study planned as one of the strategic actions identified in the university’s 2019 – 2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan.
July 6, 2020
Mac grad creates #BecauseWeCare packages for hospital patientsIf you have a minute to brighten someone's day, type out a friendly message on Jacqueline Rintjema's online form, and she'll write them on a card that goes with each package.
July 6, 2020
Original manuscripts, notebooks, photos among treasures in Library’s Stuart McLean archiveThis summer, CBC is re-running some of Canadian storyteller Stuart McLean's best-loved stories from his perennially popular radio program, the Vinyl Cafe. Learn more about Stuart McLean and his extensive personal and professional archives donated by McLean to McMaster University Library back in 2017.
July 2, 2020
Engineering grads tune up pitch for Dragon’s DenThis summer, a team of engineering physics students dares to enter the Den with their automatic guitar tuning stand.
July 1, 2020
WATCH: Tips to protect your mental health during COVID-19Randi McCabe, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience, offers practical tips for establishing a routine that can help you cope with the mental health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 30, 2020
Student Success Centre launches new websiteAccessible, personalized online hub aims to recreate the same warm SSC welcome that students would receive in person
June 30, 2020
Student First Rental program recognizes student-friendly landlords during COVID-19Landlords offering flexible lease terms and payments get free premium listings on McMaster’s off-campus housing site.
June 29, 2020
External advisor to conduct review of Black student-athlete experiences at McMasterA message from McMaster’s Associate Vice-President, (Students and Learning) and Dean of Students, Sean van Koughnett.